Composition II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ENGL-1302-031 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

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

 

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: Modern

     Language Association of America, 2009. Print.

 

Hosseini, Khaled. A Thousand Splendid Suns. New York: Riverhead

     Books, 2007. Print.

 

Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell.  The Concise

    Wadsworth Handbook with InSite Card (2 semester

     card).  3rd  Edition.  MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011. 

 

O’Brien, Tim. The Things They Carried. City: Collins, 1990. Print

 

Orwell, George, and Erich Fromm. 1984 : a novel. New York, N.Y:

      Signet Classic, 1961. Print.

 

Pritchett, Laura. Stars Go Blue: a novel. Berkeley, California:

     Counterpoint, 2014. Print.

Supplies

A word processing program and a computer with reliable Internet access would be useful, as well as a thumb drive for saving work while on campus.  Students may use the English Writing Lab in Ordway Hall, Room 101, on the Washington Street cam

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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\ 1.  Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres.
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\ 2.  Reinforce and enhance writing skills learned in English 1301; write rhetorical and interpretive essays on short stories, plays, and poems using diction appropriate to the topic.
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\ 3.  Know the basic vocabulary of literary and rhetorical analysis.
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\ 4.  Use the library, the computer resources in the English Writing Laboratory, or other resources in researching a topic.
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\ 5.  Evaluate sources, selecting appropriate evidence for a literary analysis research paper or several shorter researched essays on works  of literature.

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\ 6.  Document primary and secondary sources in standard MLA form for citations and works-cited; know the penalties for plagiarism.  

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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.

Grading Criteria

20%   Quizzes and daily work (as the instructor judges necessary) 
\ 70%   Paragraphs and essays (in-class and out) and research exercise 
\ 10%   Final Exam (may count up to 25% of semester grade)

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

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LATE WORK:    Late work is not accepted.However, I always accept work turned in early; if you are going to miss a class in which an assignment is due you may turn it in early, submit via email, or have a fellow student submit the assignment for you. If technology or your chosen peer should fail to turn in the assignment on time, you are still responsible. 

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is required and is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments. Three or more absences in a class will be considered excessive and could contribute to a failing grade. It is imperative that you communicate with me when an emergency arises.   If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by the deadline; otherwise, I must record an F for thesemester. Students with no absences will receive additional points at the end of the semester.  

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