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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: ENGL-1301 (Section: 01, CRN: 10030) Composition I |
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| Instructor | Caitlin James | ||||||||
| jamescr1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6415 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 416 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | MW- 12:00-3:00pm, F- 12:00-2:00, TTH- 8:30-9:30am. Or by appointment. | ||||||||
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| Description | Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. | ||||||||
| Required 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.
No book is required for this course, all readings are public domain on the Internet. Links, pdfs, and handouts will be provided by the Instructor. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Please have a folder or binder with pockets, highlighters, pens, wide-ruled paper. A flash-drive is also required. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | Basic skills competency (TSI complete) in reading and writing required.">Basic skills competency (TSI complete) in reading and writing required. | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. 2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. 3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. 4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. 5. Use Edited American English in academic essays. |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Intro to course, cover syllabus. PSLO Pre-test. Log on to LamarPA and email. Netiquette Review, Six Traits Good Writing, Grammar/Punctuation, TED talk diagnostic writing. Week 2: Grammar/Punctuation, Fiction, Writing Week 3: Essay#1 Due: Narrative, Grammar/Punctuation Week 4: Fiction, Writing and workshopping Week 5: Essay#2 Due: Descriptive Week 6: Fiction, Writing and workshopping Week 7: Essay#3 Due: Division/Classification Week 8: Intro to Library Research and Annotated Bibliography Week 9: Research & Anno Bibs, Intro to Etymology/Definition Week10: Anno-Bibs due, Etymology, Intro to Group Projects Week11: Group Projects, Group Presentations due Week12: Essay #4 Due: Etymology/Definition Week13: Argumentation/Persuasion Workshop, Writing Week 14: Argumentation/Persuasion, Intro to Satire Week 15: Essay #5 Due, Review for Final Week 16: Final Exam *The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to the schedule or any assignments as they see fit. |
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| Final Exam Date | May 5, 2023 - 10:0 AM Through May 5, 2023 - 11:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Narrative- 10% Descriptive- 10% Division/Classification- 15% Definition Essay- 15% Annotated Bibliography- 10% Argument essay- 15% Quizzes- 15% Daily Work/Group Work- 5% In-Class Response Papers- 5% _______________________ 100% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
1. The Instructor reserves 2 weeks to grade all submitted essays. 2. The Instructor reserves the right to not allow you to enter the classroom late, as this disrupts everyone who has shown up on time. 3. Students are expected to have mature decorum and participate during lectures and activities, you will not be given credit for simply warming a seat. 4. Student incivility, rudeness, or attacks of a personal nature or statements will not be tolerated, whether directed at the instructor or another student. Any student engaging in disruptive or disrespectful activities on campus or online classes will be required to cease such behavior or leave the classroom. If the behavior continues after the first warning, the student will no longer continue as a student of the course. As a consequence, the student will be removed from the course. The instructor will notify the vice president of academic affairs and the academic studies department chair. 5. In order to discuss your grade, you must first email me at jamescr1@lamarpa.edu and then a time can be set to have a phone or office meeting. 6. Switching from a face-to-face section to an online section is prohibited after the census date. 7. English 1301 is a composition class, so we will be doing a GREAT DEAL of writing, almost all written in class. Therefore: NO LATE WORK. NO MAKE-UP WORK. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Regular attendance in the course is mandatory. You are expected to attend every class meeting. If you accumulate more than three absences, your grade will be dropped one full letter for each additional absence. If you accumulate more than five absences, you will fail the course. If you arrive late to class, you will be marked absent. Missing more than what is allowed during the semester will result in a failure to meet class objectives. Excessive tardiness will, likewise, have an effect on the grade. Please DO NOT disrupt the class by arriving late; it is not only distracting but rude. I will be here, so I expect you to be. COVID addendum will be explained in class and added to a folder on Blackboard. In the event of a death in the family or circumstances out of the student's control, consideration will be given if proper/legal documentation is provided to the Instructor. |
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| Additional Information |
ALL WRITING SUBMITTED MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT (him or herself) ENROLLED IN THE CLASS WITH NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE. Plagiarism: A grade of 0 for first time (whatever the assignment is). An F for the entire course if it happens again. Ignorance is NOT a defense. Students MUST know exactly what plagiarism is and the consequences if it is committed. Plagiarism is a serious offense at the college level and will be dealt with as such. Students will read, sign, and submit plagiarism contract that clearly defines plagiarism. In addition, if artificial intelligence is suspected, the Instructor will have the student rewrite the assignment by hand in their presence. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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