Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: ENGL-1302- Section: 18E English Composition II |
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Instructor | Anne Christine Rudholm | ||||||||||
rudholma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6330 | ||||||||||
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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 re | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | Basic skills competency in reading and writing required. Students whose degree plan requires both English 1301 and 1302 must take these courses in sequence. | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.) |
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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. |
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Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. All readings are available online for free. Assigned readings will be announced in class. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Three essays, each of which should be the result of a process (editing, peer reviewing, consultations, etc.) and one researched essay of at least 1200 words, also the result of pre-writing. Also, two essay/content exams, quizzes (unannounced) covering the assigned readings and my lectures will be given regularly. A final exam is given at the end of the semester. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and collaborative activities. To this end, the assigned readings and assignments must be completed beforehand. | ||||||||||
Major Assignments Schedule |
This course outline is subject to change and I reserve the right to make any changes as I see fit depending upon the needs of the class. Detailed explanations of assignments, page numbers, due dates of essays, homework etc. given in class. We will be reading and discussing a great deal of literature. Coming to class prepared is essential in this course. Week 1 Critical thinking/reading Why study and write about literature? Denotation/Connotation The Value of a Dictionary Metaphor, Figurative Language Week 2 How to read a poem Discussion of selected poems Elements of poetry Critical Thinking Project: Logos, Pathos, Ethos Week 3 Discussion of selected poems Historical and cultural contexts Writing about Literature Team/Group Project on poetry theme. Bring drafts Week 4 Writing about Literature (conventions) Discussion of selected poems Grammar Review Essay on Poetry Week 5 How to read fiction/ Elements of fiction Discussion of selected works of fiction Historical and cultural contexts Content Exam I Week 6 Discussion of selected works of fiction Writing about fiction Team Project on fiction theme. Bring drafts Week 7 Essay on Fiction Discussion of selected works of fiction Historical and cultural contexts for fiction Week 8 Discussion of selected fiction or drama Critical thinking/logic More about the writing process Content Exam II SPRING BREAK: Week 9 Discussion of selected fiction or drama Logical fallacies and more critical thinking Essay #3 Week 10 Introduction to research Discussion of research topics The Annotated Bibliography Week 11 The research paper Library/Technological sources Team Project: Literary research methods/ critical examination of sources Week 12 The research paper Presentations on research findings and critical evaluation of sources Week 13 Presentations on research findings and critical evaluation of sources Wrapping up the research project Week 14 Round table discussions on selected readings Review critical approaches to literature, writing about literature Review elements of Composition Last class day: Review for final exam. No other assignments. |
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Final Exam Date | May 11, 2020 - 2:00 PM Through May 11, 2020 - 4:00 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
GRADING (Percentages contributing toward final grade) Essays: 30% Exams: 20% Research project: 20% Final Exam: 10% Homework, Quizzes, Participation, Collaborative activities, Presentations: 20% 100 ? 90 =A 89 ? 80 =B 79 ? 70 =C 69 ? 60 =D 59 and below =F |
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Instructor Policies |
The class shall maintain an environment that is ?conducive to learning? without the presence of ?students or others who disrupt the academic community? (Lamar University Handbook). Any student who fails to demonstrate collegiate behavior will not be permitted to remain in class and a grade of ?F? may result. Deliberately disrupting the class will result in failure of the course. Students who make rude, offensive, or threatening remarks to the teacher or other students will fail the course. Use of cell phones and other electronic devices during class is distracting and disrespectful. If you use your phone or other electronic devices during class, you will be marked as absent for the day, and possibly asked to leave. Students who are disrespectful to the instructor or other students, who disrupt class, or who refuse to follow instructions will be dismissed from class permanently. |
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Attendance Policy |
ATTENDANCE Class attendance is mandatory. However, for either illness or emergencies, I will allow two absences for this course without penalty. For each subsequent absence, a letter grade will be deducted from your semester average. If you accumulate four absences (two weeks), you will fail the course. Student athletes are exceptions to these rules and must provide me with the appropriate paperwork. If you are absent (for any reason), you are still responsible for material that was covered during your absence and for assignments given during your absence. If you get up and leave before I dismiss class, you will be marked absent for the day. It is discourteous to leave while class is in session, but if you really must leave the classroom during class (even for just a couple of minutes), you are still responsible for whatever was covered during your absence. TARDINESS Tardiness is disruptive and hence frowned upon. If you arrive late to class, you will be marked as absent. If you leave during class (for example, to use the bathroom or make a phone call), you will be marked absent. If you are late, it is also your responsibility to find out what you missed because you will still be held responsible for whatever was covered. Quizzes (when they are given) are usually given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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. |