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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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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-1302-012 Composition II
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
STUDENT PRINTING PROCEDURES
For students to put money on their account, they must go to this website https://acprinthub.actx.edu/myprintcenter/ and either use PayPal account or their credit/debit card to add money, or they can go to the Student Services building to add money with credit/debit or with cash. Neither Writers’ Corner or the Writing Lab can add money to the account.
However, if the students need help adding money to their account, we can help them do that here in the lab. All students are responsible for adding money to their own account. But students need to have money on their own account in order to print anywhere on campus.
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.
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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
Electronic text in Blackboard course. Students are responsible for printing works and bringing to class.
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".
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 All sophomore literature classes will include at least one writing assignment designed to connect the literature being studied to an ethical dilemma, demanding that students communicate their critical thinking as they consider both personal and social responsibility issues.
Discussions: 20%; Drop Box assignments: 20%; Essays: 40%; Final: 20%
Faithful attendance is necessary for student success. Diligent attention to hybrid assignments is equally important. The last date to drop this semester is Dec.8th.
Accepting late work is the exception, not the rule, and a doctor's note may be requested.
NOTE: For technical assistance, contact Buster Bonjour at 371-5992 or Richard Stephenson at 371-5932. Email? r0446412@actx.edu
I am not using a day-to-day calendar. This remote course will run on a weekly basis; unless otherwise specified, assignments are due at the end of each week—Sunday, by midnight. This allows students to budget their time throughout the week as best fits their individual schedule. A bit of advice: look over the work at the beginning of each week and make yourself a time schedule! Accepting late work will be the exception!
And, do note the Monday/Wednesday "class features" we will tackle repetitively each week! On Mondays at 10:30--indiviudual conferences as requested. On Wednesdays at 10:30--class meetings! (See further description on weekly schedule below.)
Do not hesitate to call or text if you have questions, okay? (206-0310)
Below is a tentative schedule of assignments. Do check it each Monday morning as, at times, I am forced to make some alterations.
Week One Assignment: Introductory Work--to course and literature
--a) Print out and read carefully all Introductory Materials pages (7 pages in Course Content) and answer "Exploring Course" Questions (located in Course Content/ Drop Box). Do this assignment first as it will help you get acquainted with course layout.
--b) Study Literary Terms (in Content) and take corresponding quiz (Term Quiz: Drop Box)
--c) Read carefully “There Will Come Soft Rains” (located in Content in the Electronic Text) and read and study carefully the two pieces of analysis under the short story.
--d) Then, answer the question given in Drop Box (Content) and the different question in Discussion Forum (on sidebar menu).
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting. (Same “Let’s Talk” feature noted above.)
The above introductory assignment work (all) is due by Sunday at midnight. (Please note: if not completed, I will have to note non-attendance on AC Roster that must be completed on Monday for the Registrar. AC Administration will drop you from the course.)
Week Two: "The Machine Stops," Critical Thinking
--Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting (Content) reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification.
--a) Read the short story, “The Machine Stops” (Electronic Text). (It's your longest piece this semester--don't wait until the last minute.) b) Read carefully the scholarly research article posted just below the story. c) Then, respond to accompanying Discussion Post. d) Answer questions on story in Drop Box assignments.
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting.
Week Three: "Harrison Bergeron," "Dystopia," "We Ate the Children Last"--Literary Analysis and Critical Thinking
-Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification.
This week you are analyzing two short stories and one poem. BUDGET YOUR TIME.
--a) Read the short story, "Harrison Bergeron” (Electronic Text). b) Read carefully the scholarly research article indicated just below the story. c) Then, respond to accompanying Discussion Post. d) Answer questions on story (Drop Box).
--e) Study the poem, “Dystopia” (Electronic Text). f) Respond to accompanying Discussion Post. g) Answer questions on the poem (Drop Box).
--h) Read the short story, "We Ate the Children Last" (Electronic Text.) i) Watch the video posted just below it. h) Respond to accompanying Discussion Post. j) Answer questions on the story (Drop Box.)
All work due by Sunday at midnight.
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting.
Week Four: MLA
Again, be sure to read weekly commentary on last week's pieces of literature!
This week focuses on MLA Research Style. Your upcoming essay grades will certainly reflect solid use of MLA.
a) Essential: Watch "Embedding Quotations" video in Content. Complete drop box per instructions.
b) Watch Research Librarian’s MLA videos (Drop Box) and answer questions as you work through videos.
c) Read material on pages 1-6 in Content: Research/MLA. Choose one specific piece of information from each page and explain why you found it important. Enter and discuss with others in Discussion Post.
d) Take a couple of minutes and google Purdue OWL MLA and locate the MLA sample paper. Take time to note that works cited entries directly reflect in-text citations. That is the purpose: in-text citations take the reader directly to the source! Study boxed comments. Focus on inserted quotations; they are embedded into the writer's sentences. Post the ten most important things you learned THROUGHOUT THE PAPER in the “boxed comments” to Drop Box.
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting.
Week Five: Major Essay One: Literary Analysis
--Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting reviewing last week's assignments. As usual, you will be held responsible for this clarification.
--Answer Discussion Posting regarding a specific commentary regarding weekly commentaries!
--Study Major Essay Assignment One (Content--Essay Assignments). Note that tutoring--and evaluation of such--is required by the end of the week. Schedule tutoring time early. ESSAY DUE Nov. 29th. Do not hesitate to call or text if you have any questions.
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting.
Weeks Six and Seven: Major Essay Two: Research Paper
Note: You have nearly two weeks for this essay as searching for and incorporating research takes time!
-- --Study Major Essay Assignment Two. WORKS CITED PAGE TO BE SUBMITTED TO DROP BOX BY Dec. 2nd. ESSAY DUE: Dec. 11th (FRIDAY)
--TUTORING IS REQUIRED. Submit a draft or your paper early!!!
NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED.
--ON MONDAYS @ 10:30 I will be available for individual conferences in Blackboard Collaborate (zoom). This “Let’s Talk” feature is located in Content . . . scroll down. Email me and we will set up such conferences. THEN, ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 we will meet for a short class Blackboard Collaborate (zoom) meeting.
Week Eight: Final Exam
--Final exam writing. It needs to be submitted no later than Tuesday, Dec. 15th AT NOON.) NOTE; LATE WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED AFTER DEC. 13TH!
The final exam marks the end of the course. No work will be accepted after the final exam is available. This course includes adult content.
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