ENGL_061_54078 Introduction to Composition_Thursday.doc

Santa Ana College

ENGL-061-54078 Introduction to Composition          

Fall 2018

 

Instructor: Mr. Michael Bradley

Email: Bradley_Michael@sac.edu

Class Meeting Days and Time: Thursday 06:00PM - 10:15PM

Location: Humanities – D - Dunlap Hall, Room D-207

Canvas Website: https://rsccd.instructure.com/

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Expository paragraph writing emphasizing various methods including argumentation. Practice in refining sentence skills and grammar.

 

Prerequisites

Grade of C or better in English N60 or qualifying profile from English placement process.

 

COURSE TEXTBOOK

1. All readings will be posted on Canvas.
2. Access to a computer and an active email account are mandatory.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will use the writing process to write, in MLA format, essays, including a documented paper, using

appropriately chosen details, organizational strategies, sentence variety, and sufficiently correct grammar and punctuation.

1. Students will be able to read critically for literal meaning and identify the main idea of a reading and the author’s writing strategies as well as summarize and paraphrase effectively.
2. Students will evaluate and ethically use primary and secondary sources.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Purpose, Audience, Strategies -- The student will use various rhetorical purposes, will recognize the needs of various audiences, and will accordingly, select from a variety of strategies to develop a text for a specific purpose and to appeal to a specific audience.
2. Critical Reading -- The student will understand texts at both the literal, interpretive and evaluative levels moving toward establishing the reader's own informed opinions.

III.  The Writing Process -- In preparing a completed draft for evaluation, the student will generate ideas through prewriting techniques, plan and organize those ideas, write a rough draft, revise it for content, form, and appropriateness of expression, and edit it for technical correctness.

1. Finding and Limiting Topics and Methods of Framing Topic Sentences and Thesis Statements – The student will find and limit a topic and use certain sentence patterns to frame effective topic sentences and thesis statements for a variety of rhetorical purposes.
2. Basic Structures of the Paragraph and the Essay
3. The student will produce effective paragraphs that include a clearly defined topic sentence, unified and coherent development, and, an effective sense of closure.
4. The student will produce effective introductions that include significant, clearly defined thesis statements, unified and coherent developmental paragraphs, and conclusions that reframe the essential elements of the essay and provide the paper with an effective sense of closure.
5. Sentence Structure, Diction, and Mechanics -- The student will develop sentence variety, style, and correctness by observing, analyzing, and imitating written models, through sentence combining and by applying customary rules of grammar mechanics and usage.

VII. Resources and the Documented Paper -- The student will use the library and other resources such as the Internet to gather evidence for the documented paper. In addition, the student will choose a topic, limit it appropriately, take notes, organize information, and write a paper, documenting and citing sources using the MLA format.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Communication Skills

Reading and Writing - Reading and Writing

1. Use the writing process with a focus on prewriting, planning, drafting, and revision strategies, which lead to a final product that is organized, formatted correctly, and substantive in content with correct grammar and mechanics.
2. Summarize and paraphrase effectively.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and competency of various rhetorical and logical principles related to development of significant expository content in intelligently organized essays, paragraphs, and sentences.
4. Read critically.

Listening and Speaking

1. Utilize interactive listening strategies for note-taking and appropriate questioning.
2. Determine purpose and goals for listening.
3. Use speaking as a tool for idea generation and utilize prior knowledge through small group and large group discussion.
4. Summarize and paraphrase effectively.

Thinking and Reasoning

1. Use narrative and descriptive skills in composing paragraphs and essays, including incorporating metaphors, similes, images, and other appropriate poetic devices.
2. Generate ideas using prewriting strategies.

Critical Thinking

1. Write expository/argumentative paragraphs and essays that are supported by evidence and logically organized using deductive and inductive reasoning.
2. Synthesize information to produce a paper incorporating research, using documentation and MLA format.

Information Management

1. A) Introduce primary and secondary sources, including Internet sources.
2. B) Use library's on-line catalog and resources.
3. C) Demonstrate awareness of breadth of sources.
4. D) Use sources ethically.

Diversity

1. A) Cultural -- Read, understand and appreciate literary and expository works from diverse historical and cultural backgrounds.
2. B) Social -- Read, understand, and appreciate literary and expository works from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Civic Responsibility

1. A) Ethical
2. Discuss moral dilemmas that are present in the readings.
3. Examine both historical and contemporary societal issues that are present in the readings.

Life Skills

1. Appreciate aesthetics of literary works.
2. Meet deadlines.
3. Develop tolerance for diverse opinions.
4. Develop confidence in writing and speaking.

 

GRADING SCALE

(A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F= 59% or less.)

 

Participation	10 %
In-Class Exercises	5 %
In-Class Essays	10 %
Writing Projects
Paper 1	10 %
Paper 2	15 %
Paper 3	15 %
Paper 4	20 %
Final Exam	15 %
Total	100 %

 

 

Course Policies

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.  Attendance is an important part of this course. For each class session, I will take attendance at the beginning and at the end of class. You are expected to be on time and attend class regularly. An absence counts as missing more than 60% of the class meeting; coming late or leaving early counts as half an absence. Students may be dropped from the course if their total absences exceed 15% of the total scheduled class hours. However, it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course if he or she so chooses. Not showing up for class does not constitute as a drop. You must log on to Webadvisor and drop the class yourself.

 

If you see you can’t finish an assignment or are having problems, discuss it with me immediately.  Except for extraordinary circumstances, no late papers will be accepted and make up work will be allowed only with my permission.  Anything turned in late, left in my mailbox or slipped under my office door will lose 10% of its grade automatically. If you are allowed to turn in something late or to revise an assignment that has serious problems, you have one week only in which to do so. 

 

Mission Statement of the District

The mission of the Rancho Santiago Community College District is to provide quality educational programs and services that address the needs of our diverse students and communities.

 

Mission Statement of Santa Ana College English Department

The Santa Ana College English Department provides numerous opportunities for our students to develop and improve the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills required to succeed at their chosen careers, to meet the rigors of the writing demands at four-year transfer institutions, and to foster lifelong learning and an appreciation of literature.

 

EXPECTATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS

If you take this class seriously, I will take you seriously and help you succeed.  I am available to you during my office hours for questions, comments, or extra help.  Make copies of all your work.  I have never misplaced a paper, but I am human.  Make sure to keep all of the work I return to you until your final grades are available.

 

Student Responsibilities:   1.  Attend Regularly 2.  Arrive Promptly 3.  Be Prepared to Learn 4.  Be open to new ideas and opinions 5.  Be Respectful to Others 6.  Maintain Class Policies 7.  Be attentive to all speakers and refrain from      talking while others are talking 8.  Have a positive attitude 9.  Ask questions and give feedback 10. Communicate

Instructor Responsibilities:   1.  Attend Regularly 2.  Arrive Promptly 3.  Be Prepared to Teach 4.  Be open to new ideas and opinions                                                                                             5.  Be Respectful to Others 6.  Develop Reasonable Policies   7.  Vary teaching methods 8.  Have a positive attitude 9.  Ask questions and give feedback 10. Communicate

 

Zero Tolerance Policy: Based on recent behavior, you will be issued one warning about texting, inappropriate use of a laptop (emailing rather than notetaking), or coming into class late.  The second occurrence will result in your being asked to leave class and an absence rewarded.

 

We are all here to learn.  No one of us has the right to interfere with anyone else's learning environment.  A student who is behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave and may be dismissed from the class.

 

CANVAS

I use Canvas extensively throughout the course. I post handouts and important documents, collect assignments, and record grades via Blackboard. To log on to Canvas, follow the link from the SAC homepage and enter your Webadvisor ID and password.

 

DISABILITIES SERVICES STATEMENT

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6295. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

 

PLAGIARISM

Violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated in SAC English courses. Plagiarism is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of an-other as one’s own. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism or other violations may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course. Additionally, the professor may report the violation to the Dean.

 

Sexual Harassment / Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Rancho Santiago Community College District to provide an educational, employment and business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by State and Federal law.

 

The Rancho Santiago Community College District forbids any form of sexual harassment. Prompt disciplinary action will be taken against any student or employee engaging in sexual harassment.

 

If you feel that you have been the victim of sexual harassment please contact the Office of Human Resources (714) 480-4788

 

DISABILITIES SERVICES STATEMENT

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6295. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

 

LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center is located in D-307. This is a valuable resource for you to get extra help, either by seeing a tutor, or by attending one of the many workshops offered throughout the semester. It also has computers and printers available for student use. To use the Learning Center, you must first register on WebAdvisor. To do this, click on the Register for Classes link, select 2017 FAN, Location CEC, and enter section number 47280.

 

CLASSROOM CONDUCT

Students are not allowed to record, to take pictures, or to take videos during class without the teacher’s express permission in writing.

 

In addition, the NOCCCD Sexual Harassment/Non-Discrimination Statement can be found in the College Catalog.

 

 

 

 

Course Schedule

Week 1
Thursday, 8/30	Course Overview Review Syllabus In-class Writing
Week 2
Thursday, 9/6	Due in class Carver, “Cathedral” (Reading posted on Canvas) Discuss Paper 1
Week 3
Thursday, 9/13	Due in class Orwell, “Shooting an Elephant” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 4
Thursday, 9/20	Due in class Agosin, “Always Living in Spanish” (Reading posted on Canvas) Vallowe, “Write or Wrong Identity”  (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 5
Thursday, 9/27	Due in class Rozniak, “The First Crush: A Retrospective Analysis” (Reading posted on Canvas) Peer Review Process-Draft of Paper 1 Due (Post Draft on Canvas prior to class)
Week 6
Thursday, 10/4	Due in class Paper 1 due on Canvas prior to class In-Class Essay 1 Discuss Paper 2 Berry, “The Fashion Industry: Free to be an Individual” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 7
Thursday, 10/11	Due in class Anderson, “Just One More Game”(Reading posted on Canvas) Cullington, “Does Texting Affect Writing” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 8
Thursday, 10/18	Due in class Fallows, “Throwing Like a Girl” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 9
Thursday, 10/25	Due in class Marcus, “The Reason College Costs More Than You Think” (Reading posted on Canvas) Peer Review Process-Draft of Paper 2 Due (Post Draft on Canvas prior to class)
Week 10
Thursday, 11/1	Due in class 1 v 1 Conferences to discuss student progress Paper 2 Due In-class Essay 2 Discuss Paper 3 Mackay, “Organ Sales will Save Lives” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 11
Thursday, 11/8	Due in class Leonard, “Black Friday: Consumerism Minus Civilization” (Reading posted on Canvas) Granof, “Course Requirement: Extortion” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 12
Thursday, 11/15	Due in class Chua, “What Drives Success” (Reading posted on Canvas) Peer Review Process-Draft of Paper 3 Due (Post Draft on Canvas prior to class)
Week 13
Thursday, 11/22	Thanksgiving-no class Paper 3 Due by midnight on 11/25 (Submit via Canvas)
Week 14
Thursday, 11/29	Due in class In-class Essay 3 Discuss Paper 4 Swanson, “How Film Feeds the Mind or when I’m Hungry I Like to Eat Candy” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 15
Thursday, 12/6	Due in class Heinenkamp, “Juno: Not Just Another Teen Movie” (Reading posted on Canvas)
Week 16
Thursday, 12/13	Due in class Draft of Paper 4 Due (Post Draft on Canvas prior to class) Final Exam Paper 4 Due by midnight on Sunday, 12/16 (Submit via Canvas)

 

 

 

 

Eliza Doolittle                                                                                                                                                                    Doolittle 1

Professor Higgins

English 60

14 September 2006

                                                                            Flower Sales in the Third World

                This is a sample of MLA format (see page 64, 484-86 in LBB Fifth Ed.). The student’s full name starts at the top left, followed by the instructor’s name, the class name, and the date, double-spaced.  In the top right hand corner is a header, with the student's last name and a page number.  The title of the essay is presented as above.  Margins are one inch all the way around.  The entire essay is double-spaced.  Create a header that numbers each page, including the first page.   Do not justify the right margin.

                Do not use fancy fonts.  Stick with Times New Roman, Courier, etc.  Your essay’s title is not underlined, in all caps or in quotation marks.  Do not create a title page.  Do not use a plastic folder.