Santa Ana College

ENGL 101 – Course Syllabus

Fall Session 2018 (27 August – 16 December)

Freshman Composition (CRN 64371) I-201

Tuesday / Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:05 AM

 

 

Instructor: Josiah Jure

E-mail: Jure_Josiah@sac.edu

Office Hours: D-435 (by appointment only)

Digital Office Hours: T / TR 12:00-2:00 PM

 

Required Texts:

-The Little Seagull Handbook by Richard Bullock, Michael Brody, and Francine Weinberg (Third Edition)

- They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings (Third Edition)

Course Description:

English 100 C is a college level course in written communication. It is designed to develop reading, critical thinking, and writing strategies necessary for academic success. The emphasis is on writing expository essays. The course requires the use of research and documentation skills. Duplicate credit not granted for ENGL 100HC.e

 

Prerequisite:   ENGL 061 with a minimum grade of C or

EMLS 112 with a minimum grade of C or

ACE 116 or

qualifying profile from English placement process.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Read, analyze, and evaluate a variety of primary non-fiction texts for content, context, and rhetorical merit with consideration of time, audience, and purpose
2. Generate ideas for writing
3. Formulate a thesis statement that clearly expresses the central idea of the essays
4. Construct sentences with precise and appropriate words
5. Vary word choice and sentences for different audiences and purposes
6. Present ideas as related to, but clearly distinguished from, the ideas of others, demonstrating the ability to use research techniques and MLA documentation to avoid plagiarism
7. Support opinions and conclusions based upon the appropriate use of evidence and critical thinking
8. Proofread for errors and omissions of both form and substance
9. Proofread and correct errors and omissions in content, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, usage and grammar
10. Organize and develop timed in-class essays
11. Organize and develop a response to essay exam questions
12. Identify the main and subordinate ideas in writing and summarize in one’s own words
13. Identify different purposes and methods of writing, identify a writer’s point of view and tone, and interpret a writer’s meaning inferentially as well as literally
14. Draw reasonable conclusions from information in various sources, whether written, spoken, tabular, or graphic, and defend those conclusions rationally
15. Distinguish between fact and opinion

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• On any given essay, students will be able to formulate a thesis that clearly expresses the central idea of the essay, construct paragraphs that develop and support a main idea, and organize paragraphs into a logical sequence so that the central idea is developed to a logical conclusion
• In a research paper, students will be able to present ideas clearly distinguished from the ideas of others, demonstrating the ability to use research techniques and MLA documentation
• In a given writing task, students will be able to vary sentence structure and types, construct sentences with precise and appropriate words, and vary word choice and sentences for different purposes.

 

Class Activities:

Class will be composed of mini-lectures, discussions, writing workshops, media screenings, individual assignments, and small group work. Additionally, readings will cover cultural and social diversity (points of view that bring attention to hegemonic systems of power and oppression).

 

Required Supplies:

• Textbooks (bring to every class meeting unless otherwise noted)
• Composition book (for in-class writing activities)
• Writing instrument (pen / pencil)
• Two large Greenbooks, one for the Midterm and one for the Final (available at the bookstore)

 

Participation:

Participation is key to passing this class. My criteria for a student’s participation are as follows:

• Regular attendance
• Respect toward classmates and instructor
• Turning in quality work (maintaining a “C” average or higher)
• Your willingness to do in-class work and activities
• Participating in group and class discussions

 

Attendance (Absences and Tardiness):                                                                                         

Plan to attend class regularly and reserve your absences for illness or emergencies. If you accumulate more than three absences, I may drop you according to the absence policy. If I choose not to drop you, I will lower your grade (by 10%). Coming to class late equals one-third an absence, so three tardy arrivals will count as one absence. (10-15 minutes after class has started is what I consider late.) If you must miss, contact another student immediately to determine what material you have missed. Do not email me about what was covered in class. If you have too many absences due to illness or other reasons beyond your control, you need to drop.

 

Class Network: Please exchange contact information with your peers so that you will be prepared in the event that you need to miss class unexpectedly.

 

1. NAME:_____________________________ EMAIL:____________________________

 

PHONE:_______________________________ PREFERS: TEXT       EMAIL           CALL

 

2. NAME:_____________________________ EMAIL:____________________________

 

PHONE:_______________________________ PREFERS: TEXT       EMAIL           CALL

 

3. NAME:_____________________________ EMAIL:____________________________

 

PHONE:_______________________________ PREFERS: TEXT       EMAIL           CALL

 

Grading System:

Your final grade will be determined based on a 1000-point system. You begin the course with zero points and earn points as the semester progresses. Below is the letter grade breakdown. (NOTE: You are required to keep copies of all of your work and are responsible for checking grade accuracy in the Canvas gradebook.)

 

GRADING SCALE*

Points		Grade
900-1000	=	A
800-899	=	B
700-799	=	C
600-699	=	D
Below	=	F

 

 

Grade Distribution [Total amount of possible points: 1,000]

Participation / Composition Books           95 points

Midterm (In-class Essay 1)                     100 points

Final Exam (In-class Essay 2)                100 points

14 Reading Responses                            105 points (7.5 points each) 

Essay #1* (Narrative Essay) 4-5 pgs.     130 points

Essay #2  (Object Essay) 4-5 pgs.          130 points

Essay #3  (Analysis Essay) 4-5 pgs.       130 points

Essay #4 (Research Essay) 8-10 pgs.     210 points

 

*On peer review days, rough drafts are worth 10% of the final grade for essays, so rough drafts for Essays #1-3 are all worth 13 points, which go toward the final grade of 130 points. Likewise, the rough draft for Essay #4 is worth a total of 21 points. Important: A completed rough draft is required in order to receive the total 10%. For example, if your rough draft is only three out of four pages long, you will receive 10 points instead of 12.

 

Final Essay Grades:

Students have the option to revise one of the first three out-of-class essays, but only if they receive a grade of “C” or lower. In order to revise, you must fill out the Revision Reflection (to be given by me) and turn it in on the date mentioned in the course outline. Students cannot revise a paragraph that they did not turn in. 

 

Reading Responses (Canvas Writing Assignments):

As the name suggests, Reading Responses are designed to help you process the assigned reading, but they also prepare for classroom activities and formulate approaches to essay writing. Reading responses will be submitted online each week to Canvas. Before the end of class, I will go over each assignment on Canvas.

 

*In order to receive full credit, responses must be at least 200 words and submitted online before the beginning class (on the day they are due).

 

Compositions Books (In-class Activities)

You need to buy a composition book for two reasons:

1. To record prompt-lead, journal-entry writing at the beginning of class. These journal entries will be graded.*
2. To record writing activities, such as brainstorming, drafting, etc. These writing activities will not be graded but are necessary for participation. They will be written in your composition book so that you may refer to them during out-of-class writing projects.

 

* Journal entries will be awarded full credit as long as you are thoughtful and thorough. I will be reviewing your composition books during the midterm and final.

 

Composition books must be brought to our next class meeting.

 

Make-up and Late Policy:

Late work may be accepted for full credit if you contact me before an absence and receive my approval. To receive approval, please explain to me the reason for your absence and inability to turn in the assignment on its due date.

 

*Otherwise, late work may be turned in for half credit. Late essays, however, will be reduced by one letter grade.

 

 

 

 

Withdrawal:

Last day to drop and receive a refund: 9/9

Last day to drop without a “W”: 9/9

Last day to drop with a “W”: 11/18

 

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONEST POLICY:

The full Academic Honest Policy can be found in the current catalog. Plagiarism and any other forms of academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated in this class under any circumstances whatsoever. The use of the words and ideas of another entity, without proper attribution, is plagiarism. Any writing that has been turned in that has been detected as, and confirmed to be, plagiarism, will be assumed to have been generated with the intent of deception. Academic dishonesty may result in an “F” on all or part of an assignment and referral to the dean.  

 

*Although turning in a paper from another class is considered plagiarism and is therefore impermissible, I do allow students to revise older papers, but only if they get my permission beforehand. Yet this does not exclude students from reworking and submitting the required rough drafts for out-of-class essays.

 

Turnitin.com (THIS IS HOW I KNOW YOU PLAGIARIZED)

To ensure academic honesty, our class will be using turnitin.com for all out-of-class essays, including rough drafts. In order to receive credit for both rough and final drafts, you must submit a copy of your essay digitally to turnitin.com before the assignment is due in class. In addition to submitting rough drafts electronically, a physical copy of your essay must be brought to class as well (on peer review days). More specific essay submission requirements will be addressed with each assignment. Please register for turnitin.com by 9/4 (next Tuesday).

           

Food and Beverage Policy:

With the exception of water, food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom. Students violating this policy must leave and will be marked as absent for the day.

 

Electronics Policy:

Cell phones must be turned off and put away before coming into class. Any use of cell phones or electronic devices in the classroom without the instructor’s explicit permission will be cause for expulsion from the classroom with an absence.

 

Disabilities:

A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself or himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) as early in the semester as possible, or at least 2 weeks before the accommodation is needed. To have accommodations authorized, students must provide DSPS with verification of disability and meet with a DSPS professional for an evaluation of needs. To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disabled Student Office in B-100, and by phone at 714-241-5769.

 

 

Title IX

Santa Ana College faculty are committed to supporting our students and upholding gender equity laws as outlined by Title IX. Therefore, if a student chooses to confide in a member of SCC’s faculty regarding an issue of sexual misconduct, that faculty member is obligated to tell SAC’s Title IX Coordinator. If a student does not wish to formally report an incident to a faculty member but wishes to speak to someone confidentially about an unwelcomed sexual encounter, the student can speak to the College Psychologist who is not legally bound to report the conversation. The College Psychologist is located in the Student Health and Wellness Center in VL-211 or call (714) 564-6216.

 

Drop Policy

As stated in the SAC College Catalog: “It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course. However, because of enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting. A student may also be dropped for excessive absences when the total hours of absence exceed 10% of the total scheduled hours of the class. Under extenuating circumstances, the student may be reinstated by the instructor.”

 

Syllabus Changes:

I, the instructor, reserve the right to make necessary changes to the syllabus. If any changes are made, however, I will promptly notify you, and sufficient time will be given to adjust to the changes.

 

Student Acknowledgement of Contractual Syllabus Agreement:

This syllabus is a contract and if you remain in this class, you are agreeing to abide by its rules and regulations. It is important that you understand that by attending and participating in class you are agreeing to the guidelines that are spelled out in this syllabus. Failure to act in accordance with these guidelines may result in a lowered grade (5%-10%), failure of the course, and/or withdraw from the course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT SEMESTER PLANNER

Major readings and assignments are listed below. Student Handbook readings and additional readings are not listed; they will be listed elsewhere—either on Canvas or at class meetings. Readings and assignments will form the basis of our in-class discussions and activities. Scheduled due dates and assignments subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

(Week 1) T 8/28	Course Introduction	(Week 6) T 10/2	TSIS: Chpt. 10 “But Don’t Get Me Wrong”
TR 8/30	Essay #1 Handout Diagnostic Writing	TR 10/4	TSIS: Chpt. 1 “They Say” RR #5
(Week 2) T 9/4	TSIS: Chpt. 9 “Ain’t So / Is Not” RR #1	(Week 7) T 10/9	TSIS: Chpt. 2 “Her Point Is” RR #6
TR 9/6	TSIS: Introduction “Entering the Conversation”	TR 10/11	Peer Review
(Week 3) T 9/11	RR #2	(Week 8) T 10/16	Essay #2 Due (Final Draft)
TR 9/13	Rough Draft Due	TR 10/18	Prepare for Midterm RR #7
(Week 4) T 9/18	Essay #1 Due (Final Draft)	(Week 9) T 10/23	Midterm
TR 9/20	TSIS: Chpt. 14 What’s Motivating this Writer? RR #3	TR 10/25	TSIS: Chpt. 15 “Analyze This” RR #8
(Week 5) T 9/25	TSIS: Chpt. 7 “So What? Who Cares?” RR #4	(Week 10) T 10/30	TSIS Chpt. 3 “As He Himself Puts It” RR #9
TR 9/27	TSIS: Chpt. 8 “As a Result”	TR 11/1	TSIS: Chpt. 4 “Yes / No/ Okay, But”

 

 

 

 

(Week 11) T 11/06	Example Essays TSIS: Chpt. 5 “And Yet” RR #10	(Week 14) T 11/27	Documentation Workshop RR #13
TR 11/08	Peer Review	TR 11/29	A.B. Revision Example Essays
(Week 12) T 11/13	Veterans Day (Campus Closed) RR #11	(Week 15) M 12/04	TSIS: Chpt. 11”He Says Contends” RR #14
TR 11/15	Essay #3 Due (Final Draft) Introduction to Research	W 12/06	Peer Review
(Week 13) T 11/20	TSIS: Chpt. 6 “Skeptics May Object”	(Week 16) M 12/11	Final: In-class Analysis Essay
TR 11/22	Annotated Bibliography RR #12	W 12/13	Final: In-class Analysis Essay   Essay #4 Due (Final Draft)