Spring 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ENGL-1302- Section: 14D English Composition II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Jeremy Belyeu
E-mail	belyeujc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6436
Office	Location: Student Success Center - Room: 130 Hours: MWF 12-2; TR 9-11
Department	30104 Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341
Course Information
Description	Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent Note: Students whose degree plan requires both English 1301 and 1302 must take these courses in sequence.
Prerequisites	Successful completion of Composition 1
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes. 2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays. 3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence. 4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. 5. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA (LSCPA): Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 2: Communication Skills Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making.
Textbooks	Literature, A Pocket Anthology, 6th Edition, ed. R.S. Gwynn ISBN: 978-0-321-94274-6 (Older editions of the book are also acceptable.)
Lecture Topics Outline	Unit 1 (Weeks 3-5): The Short Story Unit 2 (Weeks 6-8): Poetry and poetical forms Dramatic research project (Week 10) Unit 3 (Weeks 11-14): Drama
Major Assignments Schedule	Weeks 1 and 2: Syllabus Review, Diagnostic assignment, glossary of terms Weeks 3-5: Study of the short story as a rhetorical device, Unit 1 Test Weeks 6-8: Study of Poetry Week 9 Spring Break Week 10: Unit 2 Test, Research Project Weeks 11-14: Study of drama, research presentation, Unit 3 Test Weeks 15-16: Wrap-up, final
Final Exam Date	May 13, 2019 - 2:00 PM   Through  May 13, 2019 - 4:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Unit Tests: 45% (Three Total) Research Project: 15% Response Papers: 20% (Six to Eight total) Final Exam: 20% Final MUST be taken in order to pass this course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Please address emails to me by including our class (ENGL 1302-11D) in the subject line.
Attendance Policy	Since class discussion is essential to understanding the material, attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than five class periods during the course of the semester may lose letter grades from their final averages. Three tardies count as an absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.