Composition I Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

ENGL-1301-072 Composition I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331 and ENGL 0302-minimum grade of C or scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills

Course Description

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating and critical analysis.

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Department Expectations

1.     Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.

2.     Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.

3.     Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.

4.     Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.

5.     Use Edited American English in academic essays.

In addition to the learning outcomes listed, students will be expected to use the library’s online databases and other computer resources for research and word processing. Also, all students will write a third person, argumentative research paper that follows the MLA format for citing sources and utilizes peer review. 

Students are expected to complete all work in order to pass the clas

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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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: 

Amarillo College English Department. A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302. 3rd ed., Hayden McNeil, 2016.*

Bullock, Richard, Michal Brody, and Francine Wineberg. The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises. 3rd ed., W. W. Norton, 2017

*This book is available for purchase only at the AC Bookstore.

If you have questions regarding your textbooks call the AC Bookstore at (806) 371-5307. 

                           

                                              

 

Supplies

A reliable computer and access to a reliable Internet connection or the ability to use AC's computer lab

 

Student Performance

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS

This is an 8-week class.  8-week classes are condensed classes that meet for half the semester instead of the entire semester.  A traditional  8-week class has to meet every day in order to cover a semester’s worth of material.    The  assignments are located in our course in Blackboard, available through “AC Connect” on the AC Website at www.actx.edu.

PAPERS:

Students will be required to write three major papers and an annotated bibliography.  The first will be a narrative essay, and the second will be a rhetorical analysis essay, and third will be an argumentative essay with research.  Papers should be typed double-spaced, and follow MLA guidelines (8^th edition).  At least three outside sources from credible databases are required for the research paper.  NOTE: Papers must be turned in on time or there will be late point deductions.

Discussion Board: In an online course, discussion boards take the place of class discussion. You are expected to post an original comment and then reply to at least one of your classmates' responses. See the rubric for scoring criteria.

 

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

AMARILLO COLLEGE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PLAGIARISM POLICY

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.

 

 

ONLINE CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE/NETIQUETTE:

Please include your name in each email communication. Pay attention to grammar and spelling. Please keep comments focused on the relevant topic and be considerate of faculty and fellow classmates by always rereading your comments to check for tone. Discussion boards that lack civility can alienate fellow students and frustrate faculty.

Grading Criteria

 

60%     Essays and Annotated Bibliography

 5% Peer Review Drafts and Peer Review Comments, Discussion Board entries and responses

5%     Online  Quizzes,

10%     Final Exam     (Timed Essay)

20% Minor Assignments

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

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. In an online format, that means students are expected to login daily, participate in class discussions, and complete all assignments.  NOTE: Attendance is especially important for a condensed 8-week class.

The deadline for drops this semester is December 5, 2018.

WITHDRAWAL. Before you consider dropping this class or any class, talk with your instructor to try to protect your investment in the course.  If a student wants to withdraw from a class, then the student must contact the instructor and follow the Student Withdrawal Procedures steps above.

MAKEUP WORK: Minor assignments, discussion board entries and replies and quizzes may not be turned in late for any reason including Internet or computer issues

If an emergency arises,  the protocol in an online college course is to contact the instructor as soon as possible by email .  This demonstrates respect and a willingness to do well in the class.

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Additional Information

DEPARTMENT EXPECTATIONS:

In addition to the course description, the skills taught in this course will be primarily achieved through the writing process. Also, in addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the writing process from invention to draft to revision to final draft. 

FINAL EXAM:

You will have a broad essay topic which does not require research