Basic Grammar and Writing II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

ENGL-0302-060 Basic Grammar and Writing II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0301 and BASW 0302-minimum grade of C or acceptable TSI scores.
Corequisite: ENGL 0301  

Course Description

Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision and utilization of writing conventions and Standard English.

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Department Expectations

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.

 

 

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Bullock, Richard, and Goggin, Maureen Daly. The Norton Field Guide to  Writing with Readings. Fourth Edition. W.W. Norton and Company, New York and London, 2016.

A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302: A custom publication for Amarillo College. First Edition, 2013.

Ford, Jamie. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Ballantine Books Trade Paperback Edition, New York, 2009. Note:  This is Amarillo College’s Common Reader for the year. You should be able to obtain one for free.

Supplies

USB/Flash Drive

Access to a computer, the internet, and Microsoft Word. 

Pen and notebook

Student Performance

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this intervention, students will:

1. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.

2. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations.

3. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.

4. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information to formulate and develop a claim.

5. Develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.

6. Edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English.

The grade for this course will be a duplicate of that earned in the corequisite 1301 class. See corequisite 1301 syllabus for that grade breakdown.

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

All rules and regulations set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” section in the current edition of the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities publication will be followed in this course. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a copy of the handbook from the Dean of Student Services Office and to become familiar with the contents and provisions of the college’s policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct.

The class environment is based upon a simple principle: the instructor commits to treat you with respect, and you commit to treat each other and the instructor with respect. Everyone is equally responsible for maintaining a respectful dialogue and attitude. Disrespectful behavior towards anyone will not be tolerated in this class.

 

Grading Criteria

The grade for this course will be a duplicate of that earned in the corequisite 1301 class. 

Grade Breakdown

MAJOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: 60% (Peer Introduction, Narrative Essay, Research Essay, Rhetorical Analysis)

DAILY WORK, HW, QUIZZES: 25% (Quizzes, Lab work)

ATTENDANCE: 5% (See attendance policy for a detailed breakdown)

FINAL EXAM: 10% (In-class essay)

Grading Schema

A         90-100= high achievement
B         80-89= above average achievement
C         70-79= satisfactory achievement
D         60-69= unsatisfactory achievement
F          0-59= unacceptable

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes. That means both sessions of the class each day: 1301 and 0302. If you miss one section of the course per day, then you will be considered absent for the day. Because of the collaborative nature of this course and the fact that success in this course depends on continuous practice and constant direction from the instructor, missing even one class can interfere with your grade. Absences start on the first scheduled day on which the class meets.

Attendance is 5% of your grade, and you begin the semester with 100 attendance points. Excused absences allow you to make up a quiz or any missed assignments during the first class period you return. You may have two excused or unexcused absences without receiving a grade penalty. That said, your attendance grade drops significantly after four total absences. You will receive an automatic zero for your attendance grade after six absences. Lastly, it is your responsibility to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Failure to withdraw may result in a grade of “F” for the course.

0 absences = 100/100 points

1 absence = 100/100

2 absences = 100/100

3 absences = 90/100

4 absences = 80/100

5 absences = 50/100

6 absences = 40/100

7 or more absences = 0/100

Calendar

Additional Information

ENGL 0302-060 is a co-requisite course with ENGL 1301-060. Students must be enrolled in both courses.

CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION

16 Week Course: 8/22 – 12/16

M, W: 12:30pm – 1:45pm (ENGL 1301), Byrd Room #204

M, W: 2pm – 3:15pm (ENGL 0302), Byrd Room #204

COURSE POLICIES

LATE WORK: Avoid if possible. I dock 10% for each day late. Essays turned in after four days late receive an automatic F. I do, however, give makeup quizzes/tests for 100% of the grade if you have an excused absence. Note: I will give you one class period after the original quiz date to make up the quiz.

E-MAIL ETIQUETTE:  E-mails sent to your instructors must be addressed and signed. E-mails, like all academic work, should be carefully scrutinized by their senders, as the senders’ professionalism is reflected in the grammar, spelling and structure of the e-mail.  E-mails should never look like text messages that contain slang words or heavily abbreviated terms.  E-mails that do not meet the aforementioned criteria will not be answered.

E-MAIL: Check it at least twice daily, especially before class. This is the only way I can communicate with you if there are important announcements or changes that need to be made. Email me at bmanning@actx.edu or through your Blackboard Course. 

TALKING IN CLASS & CELL PHONES: Disrupting class with chatter that doesn’t pertain to the class discussion will be greeted with a 1.) a warning and then 2.) immediate dismissal from the class and a marked unexcused absence. The same applies to cell phone usage. Your phones can be in your pocket, but they must not be brought out unless there’s an emergency. We need to cover a lot of material this semester, so the class must stay on topic and minimize needless interruptions.

GRADES/EXTRA CREDIT: Grades are updated throughout the semester, so it is imperative you check your progress on a weekly basis. I will not be assigning extra credit opportunities on an individual basis; I will, however, give the class an Extra Credit assignment at the end of the semester. If, for instance, you need a “C” in the class, you need to take responsibility to meet that goal in Week 1 on, and not Week 7. The best way to do this is to attend every class and consult me earlier rather than later about any grade concerns. Unless there has been an error on my part, you are not to email me during Finals Week requesting grade changes.

TUTORING

Amarillo College provides tutoring through the The Writers’ Corner and Smarthinking. The Writers’ Corner is on the first floor of Ordway Hall in room 102. It is suggested that you make an appointment at the Writers’ Corner, but you can also drop by for tutoring.  You can call for an appointment at (806) 345-5580.  In addition, AC subscribes to Smarthinking, an on-line tutoring service you may use free for 10 hours each semester. This service is available nights and weekends. 

CONTACTS

I highly recommend that you write down the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three classmates. Call or write them if you need help with something to do with this class if you are unable to contact me. 

ON THE NATURE OF A LINKED COURSE

It wasn’t too long ago where you would have to take multiple semesters of developmental writing just before you could enroll in credit-level ENGL 1301. Now you are able to take them concurrently, so there are a few items to go over for your assistance:

• The first class period from 12:30 to 1:45 will be conducted like a regular, credit-bearing 1301 course. 
• The second class period from 2pm to 3:15 will be conducted like a lab, where we will work closely on grammar, style, and sentence-level issues. 
• You need to bring your Norton text with you to every class 
• Attendance is taken for both periods, so you must bring your ID card to all meetings. 
• Only use your 1301-060 class in Blackboard. That’s where all of our activity will take place, including your grades, discussions, and assignment drop boxes.