Composition II Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

ENGL-1302-024 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

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Students will reference an electronic text in hybrid AC Online shell. Rhetoric Handbook is required per department.

Supplies

\ pocket folder, highlighter, computer access

Student Performance

\ 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.)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

No behavior expectations available

Grading Criteria

\ "Portfolio" 20% (some assignments will be specifically graded and recorded; additionally, there will be an overall portfolio grade)

\ Major essay one 20%

\ Major essay two 20%

\ Midterm 20%

\ Final exam essay 20%

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students are responsible for getting any material from any missed class.

If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is November 17.

Academic decorum: You are adults attending a school of higher learning. The classroom is not the place for taking care of personal matters. It is the place to learn. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. This includes such behaviors as talking on cell phones, texting, leaving class, participating in disruptive chatting, habitual tardiness, etc.

Calendar

Tentative Schedule: Comp II

Week One:

--Intro to course/Imagination

Assignment? “When I Heard the Learn’d Astonomer” (Google “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” analysis—choose gradesaver). Write a paragraph (8-10 sentences) explaining what this poem says about the power of imagination.

--Discussion: Plot and plot development.

Read “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Groups—analyze plot.

Assignment? Read “Roman Fever.” Be prepared for reading quiz.

Week Two:

--Quiz/Discussion “Roman Fever.” Introduce Short Story Terms. Apply to “Plato’s Allegory” Analysis. Assignment? Analyze “Roman Fever” per short story terms.

--Take up homework. Introduce Poetry terms. Analyze “The Road not Taken.” Narration & Point of View and Character. (Parallel with Poetry? SPEAKER/VOICE).

-What do you think is the most important literary aspect of “Roman Fever” and “The Road not Taken?” Explain in a well-developed paragraph.

Week Three:

--Grammar Review.

--Read “Barn Burning” and Google “Barn Burning Sparknotes.” Answer questions. Be prepared for quiz.

Week Four:

--Discussion “Barn Burning,” particularly as it relates to setting. In-class? “My Son, My Executioner.”

Assignment? “Harrison Bergeron” -- discuss the importance of time and place.

--Discussion: “Harrison Bergeron.” Setting & symbolic imagery. Assignment? “The Tyger” & “The Lamb.”

Week Five:

--Discussion Blake. Introduce Hawthorne. Assignment? “The Birthmark” questions.

--Discuss and contrast with “”My Mistress’ Eyes.”

Week Six:

--MLA: Youtube Integrating Quotes . . . examples from “The Birthmark” and “My Mistress’ Eyes.” Introduce Sample Essay.

--Essay One Assignment: downstairs intro

Week Seven:

--Peer work/tutoring: Major Essay One

Week Eight:

--Essay due. Read “Jesus Saves.” Introduce John Donne & selected poems

--Discussion: metaphysics & Donne

Week Nine:

--The Lost Generation & Hemingway. “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.”

--Blake & “The Chimney Sweeper Poems.”

Week Ten:

--Milton & “When I Consider...”

--“A Good Man” & Grace. Discussion. Assignment? “God’s Grandeur” and “Easter Wings.” Youtube: Works Cited page. Assignment? Find scholarly research and make a works cited page entry for each.

Week Eleven:

--Herbert’s poetry.

--Review works cited assignment.

Week Twelve:

--Introduce Langston Hughes. “Salvation.” Poetry. MLA Worksheet

----War via poetry.

Week Thirteen:

--Introduce feminist literature: “Women.” Assignment? “Cinderella” & “The Story of an Hour”

--2nd Major Essay assigned. Intro due.

Weeks Fourteen & Fifteen:

--Drama & “Trifles”

--Major Essay Two: research, draft, editing

Week Sixteen:

--Final Exam

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