English 061X Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus: 061XMWSyllabus-2.doc

 

Course Objectives:

- In this class, you will work to increase your ability to compose academically successful paragraphs and essays that will be similar to written assignments you may complete for other classes. In order to achieve these goals, this class will focus on effective writing techniques and critical thinking. During in-class workshops, you will gain an understanding to the benefits of prewriting, revising your work, and proofreading your assignment before submission. The written assignments in this class will emphasize core concepts in expository composition.

Additional Course Information:  Additionally, please note that this class will move quickly despite it meeting for a longer amount of time. The goal of this course is to have you prepared for English 101 in sixteen weeks. So, it is strongly encouraged that you manage your time effectively to take advantage of this course.

 

Textbook Information:

- English 061X Course Packet (Found on Canvas)

• Labeled as CP on the Reading Schedule

- English 061X Grammar Packet (Found on Canvas)

• Labeled as GP on the Reading Schedule

- Ask the Dust by John Fante

Student Learning Objectives:

-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.

- Students will use the writing process to write, in proper MLA format, essays, including a documented paper, using appropriately chosen details, organizational strategies, sentence variety, and sufficiently correct grammar and punctuation.

- Students will ethically integrate and document source material.

 

Meet Your Instructor:

- Brandon Rocke

Office D-409 in Dunlap Hall

Office Hours:

- Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.

- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

Best reached through email. No appointment necessary.

 

Learning Center Information:

Location: Dunlap Hall, D-307

Hours:

- Monday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

- Friday 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

- Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

How to Register:

1) Log in to WebAdvisor using your log in information.

2) Click on the link to register for classes.

3) Select the following term: 2018 FAN

4) Select the following location: CEC - Centennial Education Center.

5) Type in the following section number: 62858

6) The course number should be LRN 095 which will allow you to attend the Learning Center on campus for your DLAs.

7) Click Submit.

Approved DLAs are listed below. Please pick ones that will help you in future assignments.

To Be Completed by the End of Week 7 (Pick 2):

- ENGL 061X-1: Verbs and Adverbs

- ENGL 061X-2: Apostrophes

- ENGL 061X-3: Commonly Confused Words

To be Completed by the End of Week 14 (Pick 2):

- ENGL 061X-4: Verb Tense Consistency

- ENGL 061X-5: Active Reading

- ENGL 061X-6: Capitalization