Composition II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor
Carol Summers (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
ORDWAY, Room 203B
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM & 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
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Course
ESL-0325-001 Composition II
Prerequisites
Course Description
Write simple and compound sentences on a variety of subjects. Emphasis placed on adding details to sentences, subject-verb agreement and proofreading.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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Student Performance
\ 1. Write simple sentences and learn to check for subject-verb agreement. 2. Expand simple sentences by using details. 3. Learn to combine simple sentences with conjunctions. 4. Recognize and use possessives. 5. Learn to write several sentences on the same subject. 6. Improve grammar and spelling skills.
\ To enable students to write clear, well-organized sentences. To enable students to use the technique of combining sentences. To enable students to expand sentences through prepositions. To improve grammar and spelling 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 = Below 70 ; Failing, must repeat. One hour of lab work per week is required. One hour of lab per week is required. If a student d
\ 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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Simple present tense & adverbs of frequency | \
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Quality and degree words | \
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Additional Information
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