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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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ENGL-1302-DC003 Composition II
<p>Prerequisite: ENGL 1301</p>
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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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.
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 that utilizes peer review.
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.
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Dual Credit Course
Amarillo College English Dept., eds. A Rhetorical Handbook for English 1301 and 1302 2nd ed.
Plymouth, MI: Hayden-McNeil, 2016.
Bullock, Richard, Michael Brody, and Fancine Wineberg. The Little Seagull Handbook
3rd ed., W.W.Norton 2017.
writing utensil, paper, access to Internet and Microsoft Word (Google Docs is not supported by Blackboard)
No performance information available
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".
Communication: If you need to contact me after hours, please email heather.hale@canyonisd.net. Your emails need to be addressed and signed. Take time to format, compose, and proof-read your emails as communicating with a professor in a professional manner is expected. Emails sent after 9 PM will not be answered until the following day.
Late Work: Since we have some time to work in class and you have advanced notice of due dates, late work is not accepted. Please plan accordingly because technology problems and absences are not acceptable excuses for late work or non-participation in peer review activities.
50% Essays and Annotated Bibliography
20% Minor Assignments
15% Final
10% Peer Review and Rough Draft
5% Lesson Quizzes
We will follow the Canyon High School Attendance policy. Canyon High School exemptions for finals do not apply to AC finals. Assignments are due on date whether you are present or absent (this includes excused and school sponsored absences)
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Unit |
Readings (additional articles will be posted in Bb) |
Grammar |
Assignment Due Dates |
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Unit 1- Poetry Analysis (Weeks 1-6) |
Metamorphosis and 1984; short stories and poetry |
Commas Sentence Structure Synthesis and quotations Nominalization |
Feb. 8-9- Minor Assignment Feb. 20- Rough Draft Feb. 20-21- Peer Edit Feb. 23- Final Draft (completion of unit & grammar quizzes) |
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Unit 2- Prose Analysis (Weeks 7-13) |
British Colonialism- various texts; short stories and poetry; literary criticism |
Conciseness/Simplicity Passive/Active Voice Verb Tenses |
March 23- Minor Assignment March 29- Annotated Bibliography April 4- Minor Assignment April 12- Rough Draft April 12-13- Peer Review April 18- Final Draft (completion of unit & grammar quizzes) |
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Unit 3- Creative Writing Revision
(Week 14) |
TBA |
Word Choice Syntax Appositives |
April 30- Project Due |
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Finals |
Week of May 7 Date, time and location TBA |
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No additional information available
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