Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DENG-0410- Section: 71 Integrated Reading and Writing

Instructor Information
Instructor	Jeremy Belyeu
E-mail	belyeujc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6436
Office	Location: Student Success Center - Room: 130 Hours: MW: 10-12; TR: 10-2; F:10-11
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. Successful completion of this course if taught at the upper (exit) level fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing.
Prerequisites	None.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments. Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.
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 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. 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. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
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. Hawkes Learning's Foundations of English course software is required for successful completion of the course. The lessons provided will supplement instruction in basic grammar and usage and improve the developing students' consistency and quality of writing. An access code for the software can be purchased by registering at learn.hawkeslearning.com and accessing our course (DENG 0410-71 10144). Grades for the lessons completed through the Hawkes software will be displayed in the Blackboard gradebook. COMPLETION OF THE HAWKES LEARNING MATERIAL IS REQUIRED TO EARN A PASSING GRADE FOR DENG 0410. ISBN: 978-1-941552-55-1
Lecture Topics Outline	Hawkes Learning Lessons: IRW DENG 0410 2.1 Preparing Yourself to Read 2.2 Using Visual Clues 2.3 Reading Actively and Purposefully 2.4 Deconstructing Topics, Ideas, and Details 2.5 Identifying Organizational Patterns 2.6 Using Context for Unfamiliar Words or Phrases 2.7 Using Word Parts for Unfamiliar Words 2.8 Making Inferences about a Text 2.9 Recognizing Types of Main Ideas and Evidence 3.1 Identifying Purpose and Tone 3.2 Analyzing Argumentation Strategies 3.3 Identifying Bias 3.4 Evaluating Evidence 3.5 Understanding the Basics of Logic 3.6 Recognizing Logical Fallacies 3.7 Analyzing and Evaluating Visuals 4.1 Understanding Nouns 4.2 Understanding Pronouns 4.3 Understanding Verbs 4.4 Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs 4.5 Understanding Prepositions 4.6 Understanding Clauses and Conjunctions 4.7 Identifying the Characteristics of Sentences 4.8 Identifying Common Sentence Errors 4.9 Using Consistent Subjects and Verbs 4.10 Using Consistent Pronouns and Antecedents 4.11 Using Correct Pronoun Reference and Case 4.12 Using Commas 4.13 Using Semicolons and Colons 4.14 Using Apostrophes 4.15 Using Quotation Marks, Parentheses, and Brackets 4.16 Using Ellipses, Hyphens, and Dashes 4.17 Using Capitalization and Italics 4.18 Using Abbreviations and Numbers 4.19 Using Basic Spelling Rules 4.20 Spelling Commonly Confused Words 4.21 Proofreading Sentences for Grammar 6.1 The Writing Process for Paragraphs     6.2 Choosing a Topic and Scope for a Paragraph 6.3 Writing a Topic Sentence 6.4 Choosing an Organizational Pattern 6.5 Drafting a Paragraph     6.6 Revising and Editing a Paragraph 6.7 Submitting a Paragraph
Major Assignments Schedule	Week1-2: Course introduction; syllabus review; Region 5 Diagnostic Week 3-4: Formatting workshop, rough draft, paragraph development Week 5-6: Grammar Check-up, Peer Evaluation, Team Writing Week 7-8: Mid-Point Project Division and Classification Essay Week 9-11: Sentence-building workshop, Self-check- essay development (PPt), Week 12-14: Intro to Core Assessment, Cumulative response packet for CA Week 15: Final CA Workshop, Presentation Writing assignments will be assigned at instructor's discretion.
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2022 - 12:00 AM   Through  May 9, 2022 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	Developmental courses do not count toward a student's GPA; therefore, a grade of 90% or above will earn a student an "AD." The rest of the grading scale will follow the pattern of having a "D" for "developmental class" attached to the earned grade: 90-100: AD 80-89: BD 70-79: CD 60-69: DD Below 59: FD Students must earn a CD or above in order to move on to academic English coursework.
Determination of Final Grade	Hawkes assignments: 50% Participation, discussion, and supplemental writing assignments: 40% Final Exam (Core Assessment): 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Email is the easiest way to reach me (belyeujc@lamarpa.edu). Please include our course name (DENG 0410-71) in the subject line.
Attendance Policy	All Hawkes Learning assignments are due by Sunday, May 1, before midnight. All class materials are due by Monday, May 9, before midnight. No work will be graded after this date, and all missing assignments will be graded as "0"s. We will meet virtually throughout the semester via Microsoft Teams email invites. Students will have ample notice for each meeting and are expected to attend all meetings. Students who miss multiple meetings may be penalized by the loss of a letter grade on their final average.
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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Other	The Oxford Dictionary defines plagiarism as "the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own." In order to avoid both intentional and accidental plagiarism, please familiarize yourself with the four types of plagiarism most common in higher education here: https://copyleaks.com/blog/types-of-plagiarism Don't cheat. Don't have someone else write your papers or buy work from an online source. Don't copy and paste online material and try to pass it off as your own. I will know. The first offense will result in a zero on the assignment. The second offense will mean an automatic dismissal from the course and a failing grade. If I catch you plagiarizing, I reserve the right to retroactively regrade all past assignments to ensure that no previous plagiarism has taken place. Students will sign a contract acknowledging their understanding and acceptance of this course policy.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.