Composition II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor
Frank Sobey (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715472Office Location
WARE 210E
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Course
ENGL-1302-004 Composition II
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Course Description
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
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Department Expectations
Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 2013
\ \The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.
\ \Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.
\ \Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty.
\ \Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
\ \Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion.
\ \In addition to the course description, the skills taught in this course will be primarily achieved through the study of literature. Also, in addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis, as well as write a researched literary analysis paper that utilizes peer review.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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- A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302, latest ed. \
- The Concise Wadsworth Handbook (4th edition) with packaged Insite card \
- Introduction to Literature, custom ed. for Sobey, with greenish-yellow yarn covering all of front cover \
- The Road, Cormac McCarthy \
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Student Performance
\ ENGL 1302 Composition II
\\ Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository
\\ and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
\\ 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
\\ 2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
\\ 3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
\\ 4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
\\ 5. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
\\ In addition to the course description, the skills taught in this course will be primarily achieved through the study of literature. Also, in addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis, as well as write a researched literary analysis paper that utilizes peer review.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 2013
\\ The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.
\\ Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.
\\ Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty.
\\ Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
\\ Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion.
\\ Late Work: All late work will suffer a 10% point reduction for every day late.
\\ I make exceptions for serious family and medical emergencies. But you must contact me ASAP should a situation come up. Moreover, in the event of mass technical difficulties with Insite or AC Online, I will extend deadlines. The main thing is communication. If you know you are going to be gone or if something comes up, contact me about a possible extension.
\\ Discussion Protocol: In your communication with other students and me, you must maintain a civil, nonthreatening tone of voice; refrain from insults, slurs, insensitive comments, and slang; and always conduct yourself in a manner appropriate to the academic environment and consistent with the general guidelines outlined in the AC Student Code of Conduct. We will have occasion to discuss contemporary moral, ethical, and/or political issues that may be divisive. Please be fair and restrained in how you engage others in the class. If a problem does occur, allow me to handle it first.
\\ Also, all of your communication should be edited and correctly formatted to the best of your ability. Do not use the sort of abbreviated vernacular that is useful for text messaging. Use a spellchecker. Address your audience, and sign off. In other words, I want you to adhere to the normal rules of polite but serious-minded conversation.
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Grading Criteria
Discussion -- 150 points
Minor Assignments -- 150 points -- You have 3 minor assignments, each worth 50 points: Rhetorical Analysis of Short Story, Quoting The Road, and Annotated Bibliography.
Rough Drafts -- 40 points -- You have one rough draft for each essay.
Two Major Essays -- 500 points -- Each essay is worth 250 points.
Tutoring -- 60 points -- Each tutoring session is worth 30 points.
Final Exam -- 100 points -- An essay exam that is not comprehensive
Grading Schema:
89.5% - 100% = A
79.5% - less than 89.5% = B
69.5% - less than 79.5% = C
59.5% - less than 69.5% = D
0% - less than 59.5% = F
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM