Composition II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ENGL-1302-018 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

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The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ LIT. Kirszner & Mandell.  2012.

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\  A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302. 

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Supplies

\ Notebook for notes and class materials

Student Performance

\ Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository

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\ 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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\ 1.     Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.

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\ 2.     Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.

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\ 3.     Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.

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\ 4.     Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.

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\ 5.     Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)

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\ 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.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADING SCALE:

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60% Papers

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10% Critiques and Rough Drafts

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10% Quizzes

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20% Final Exam         

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90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F

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MAKE-UP  WORK:

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If you miss a class for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain any homework assignments or notes.  Missed reading quizzes may NOT be made up.  You should notify me if you are going to be absent and to obtain any missed assignments before you return to class. When you are absent, the protocol in college is to contact the instructor as soon as possible by email or phone.  This demonstrates respect and a willingness to do well in the class.

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NOTE: No essays will be accepted late!

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Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students are expected to attend every class on time, participate in class discussions, and complete all assignments.  Students are responsible for providing evidence to substantiate a possible excused absence. 

If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan, one that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it.  Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is April 23, 2015.

 

 

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Additional Information

 

PAPERS: You will write two papers for this class.  The first essay will be an analysis of a short story.  The second essay will be analysis of a poem and will require the use of secondary sources.  Both will be a minimum of 1000 words.