Grammar and Composition IV Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor
Deborah Oliver (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-371-5391</p>Office Location
Ware Student Commons 305
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By Appointment
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Course
ESL-0345-001 Grammar and Composition IV
Prerequisites
Course Description
Write compositions up to five paragraphs. Emphasis placed on content, organization and mechanics.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Great Essays by Folse, Muchmore-Vokoun, & Vestri Solomon
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Supplies
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Student Performance
\ 1. Select a topic. 2. Brainstorm, generate ideas. 3. Write a topic or thesis sentence. 4. Select supporting details. 5. Organize and arrange ideas and details. 6. Write introductions and conclusions. 7. Learn to proofread and correct organizational and mechanical errors. 8. Revise and re-write a paragraph or essay.
\ To enable students to write clear, well organized expository compositions of one to five paragraphs. To further develop proofreading and revision skills.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ Please speak English in the classroom at all times. Cell phones must be turned off during class times unless special permission is given by the instructor.
Grading Criteria
\ A = 90-100 Excellent; B = 80-89 Good; C = 70-79 Fair; D = 60-69 Failing. One hour of lab per week is required. If a student or a class does not finish the material needed to complete this level,
\ Make up tests will not be given. If you miss one test, the grades you have will be averaged with no penalty. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a 0 for the test missed.
Attendance
\ Please limit absences to no more than 5 a semester. Additional absences can affect your final grade in the class. If you stop attending class and do not formally withdraw, you will receive an F.
Calendar
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1. Introduction to essay – structure, types | \
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1. Introduce Unit 1 (pages 1-6, 19-22, 28-35) | \
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1. Complete classification essay | \
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1. Brainstorm and outline comparison essay | \
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1. Complete first draft of comparison essay | \
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1. Begin and complete final draft of comparison essay (Exam Grade) | \
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1. Introduce Unit 5 – Argumentative essay (pages 108-129) | \
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1. Begin first draft of argumentative essay | \
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1. Complete first draft of argumentative essay | \
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1. Begin and complete final draft of argumentative essay (Exam Grade) | \
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1. Brainstorm and outline cause-effect essay | \
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1. Begin and complete final draft of cause-effect essay (Exam Grade) | \
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1. Introduce Unit 2 – Narrative essay (pages 37-61, 7-10) | \
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1. Brainstorm and outline narrative essay | \
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1. Complete narrative essay | \
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Additional Information
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