Summer Sessions 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: ENGL-1301- Section: 71
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Instructor Information
Instructor Jeremy Belyeu
E-mailbelyeujc@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6436
Office
Location:Student Success Center - Room: 130
Hours:N/A
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 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.
Prerequisites Basic skills competency in reading and writing required. Students must be TSI-compliant in writing or concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite foundations course.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
(PSLO 1) measured by essay rubric.
2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
(PSLO 1 & 4) measured by class discussion/teamwork and essay rubric.
3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
(PSLO 2) measured by essay rubric.
4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
(PSLO 1,4,6) measured by class discussion & essay rubric.
5. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
(PSLO 2)measured by essay rubric.
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.

We will be reading and responding to a series of stories in PDF format throughout the semester. YOU DO NOT NEED A TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1: Syllabus; Response Essay: "The Day Kennedy Died"; Descriptive Essay
Week 2: Response Essay: "Letter from Birmingham Jail"; "Reunion" response; Narrative
Week 3: "Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain" response; Process Analysis Essay
Week 4: Compare/Contrast Essay: "Shiloh" and "Story of an Hour"
Week 5: "A Modest Proposal" Response; Argument Essay

The last day to submit any assignment is Sunday, August 14, before midnight. There is no final exam in this course. Due dates for assignments will be posted on the assignment itself as well as through class Blackboard/email announcements.
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1: Syllabus; Response Essay: "The Day Kennedy Died"; Descriptive Essay
Week 2: Response Essay: "Letter from Birmingham Jail"; "Reunion" response; Narrative
Week 3: "Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain" response; Process Analysis Essay
Week 4: Compare/Contrast Essay: "Shiloh" and "Story of an Hour"
Week 5: "A Modest Proposal" Response; Argument Essay

The last day to submit any assignment is Sunday, August 14, before midnight. There is no final exam in this course. Due dates for assignments will be posted on the assignment itself as well as through class Blackboard/email announcements.
Final Exam Date August 15, 2022 - 8:00 AM   Through  August 15, 2022 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale While focusing on your grades, consider this: students caught cheating on an assignment receive a zero on the assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students caught cheating a second time automatically fail the course. Don't cheat.
Determination of
Final Grade		 Major Expository Essays (Description, Narrative, Process, C/C, Argument): 60%
Additional Writing (Responses to Literature, Reflections): 30%
Class Participation and Discussion 10%

ALL WRITING SUBMITTED MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT (him or herself) ENROLLED IN THE CLASS WITH NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE.

All essay grading will be based upon the ten-category ENGL 1301 Essay Rubric available on the class homepage.

Some of our essays may include multiple drafts with peer-review input. These activities will be factored into the students' essay grades.

There is no final exam in the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies ALL of the writing in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help. Late work will not be accepted. If technical issues prevent you from submitting your assignments on the Blackboard page, you may email them to me.
Attendance Policy None, although 10% of your final grade is based on participation, so you will be graded on your contributions to class discussions via the Discussion Board.
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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. 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.