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Summer Sessions 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DENG-0410 (Section: 01, CRN: 60839) Integrated Reading and Writing |
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| Instructor | Chelsey Galloway | ||||||||
| daigleca1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6321 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 409 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Monday-Thursday 9am-10am, or by appointment for summer sessions. | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | EMAIL IS THE BEST WAY TO REACH ME! | ||||||||
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| Description | Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. Successful completion of this course (C or better) allows student to move to the College level/Co-Requisite course in the following semester /part of term. | ||||||||
| 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.
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Sufficient knowledge of Blackboard and other LSCPA platforms. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Core Objectives |
* 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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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Unit 1- College Level Reading Comprehension
Unit 2- Grammar
Unit 3- College Level Writing
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Unit 1- College Level Reading Comprehension
Unit 2- Grammar
Unit 3- College Level Writing
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| Final Exam Date | August 9, 2024 - 12:00 AM Through August 9, 2024 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
+ Attendance/Participation--20% + Reading Assignments--20% + Writing Assignments--20% + Unit Tests--20% + Final Exam--20% = Final Grade-- 100% |
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| Attendance Policy | Your attendance will be determined by your active participation is the online class discussions and assignments. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
Plagiarism is a serious issue, especially in the academic environment, and now that you are in college you areresponsible for yourself and knowing what plagiarism is.Ignorance is NOT a defense.Instructors MUST beable to rely on the integrity of a student’s work in order to maintain a climate for successful learning. Plagiarismreflects on character; therefore, you should diligently avoid inadvertent plagiarism. When you are unsure ifacknowledgement is needed, ask the teacher. The penalties for blatant plagiarism include loss of credit for theassignment (it will be a 0, zero) and NO opportunity to rewrite it. This maysignificantly loweryour final grade.Furthermore, plagiarism, a form of cheating, can result in serious repercussions at the college level. |
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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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