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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
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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-1302-010 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.
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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)
Online Course
Students will reference an electronic text in hybrid AC Online shell.
computer access
1. Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres through reading a variety of literature representing different authors and time periods.
2. Reinforce and enhance writing skills learned in English 1301 by writing rhetorical and interpretive essays over works written in verse and prose.
3. Know the basic vocabulary of literary and rhetorical analysis.
4. Use the library, the computer resources in the English Writing Laboratory, or other resources in researching a topic.
5. Evaluate sources, selecting appropriate evidence for a literary analysis research paper or several shorter researched essays on works of literature.
6. Document primary and secondary sources in standard MLA form for citations and works cited; know the penalties for plagiarism.
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.
FERPA guarantees students confidentiality, thereby disallowing me as your professor to discuss your grades, behavior, or anything to do with this class with anyone other than you.
Discussions 10%
Drop Box Assignments 20%
Reading Quizzes 10%
Major Essays 40%
Final Essay Exam 20%
You are expected to log in to your class on a regular basis and comply with the weekly schedule of assignments. You should check your Google Mail account frequently for messages from Dr. Dodson.
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 May 5th. THIS IS AN 8-WEEK ONLINE COURSE!
NOTE: For technical assistance, contact Buster Bonjour at 371-5992 or Richard Stephenson at 371-5932.
I do not use a calendar. This course runs 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, not the rule, and a doctor’s note may be required for such consideration. Below is a tentative schedule of assignments. Do not hesitate to call or text if you have questions, okay? (206-0310)
Week One Assignment: Introductory Work--to course and literature
--a) Print out and read all Introductory Materials pages and answer "Exploring Course" Questions (Drop Box)
--b) Study Literary Terms (Content) and take corresponding quiz (Term Quiz: Drop Box)
--c) Read carefully “There Will Come Soft Rains” (located in the Electronic Text) and read and study carefully the two pieces of analysis under the short story. Then, answer the question given in Drop Box and post to Discussion Forum.
This introductory assignment work 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. You will be administratively dropped from the course.)
Week Two: "The Machine Stops," Critical Thinking,--and MLA Formatting and In-Text Citation Work
--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.
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 focuses on literature—two short stories and one poem. Please 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).
--a) Study the poem, “Dystopia” (Electronic Text). b) Respond to accompanying Discussion Post. c) Answer questions on the poem (Drop Box).
--a) Read the short story, "We Ate the Children Last" (Electronic Text.) b) Watch the video posted just below it. c) Respond to accompanying Discussion Post. d) Answer questions on the story (Drop Box.)
All work due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Four: MLA
This week focuses on MLA Research Style. You have five drop box assignments.
--Go to Content--Scroll down to Research/MLA. a) Read the first two entries on Research/MLA (“1. Research—Two Types” and “2. MLA—What is it?”). b) Then, watch the youtube on "3. MLA Formatting." c) Answer questions (Drop Box—MLA: Types and Formatting).
--Then, go to "4.In-Text Citations." a) Complete In-Text Citation assignment in Drop Box.
--Next, watch Youtube "5. Works Cited Entries" (Research) and study "6.Works Cited Helps" (Research). Then, complete assignment “Your Turn” in Drop Box and “Works Cited Entries” in Drop Box.
--Last, 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. Post the five most important things you learned in these “boxed comments” to Drop Box.
All work due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Five: Major Essay One
--Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification. Then, answer Discussion Posting regarding a specific commentary!
--Study Major Essay Assignment One (Content--Essay Assignments). On Tuesday, submit sample essay answers to questions (Drop Box). Essay is due by Sunday at midnight. Do not hesitate to call or text if you have any questions. Let me know if you want to come in for help. Per assignment, use tutors--submit report to Drop Box! Contact them immediately if you want to pursue online tutoring.
Weeks Six and Seven: Major Essay Two
Note: You have two weeks for this essay as research takes time!
--Review Purdue OWL University sample works cited page.
--Study Major Essay Assignment Two. Essay is due Sunday at midnight.
--Individual Conference required in person with draft of paper. Call me pronto: 206-0310.
--Use tutors per assignment as you work on this essay.
Week Eight: Final Exam
--Final exam writing. (You will receive an email Monday morning describing this writing. It needs to be submitted no later than Wednesday, Oct. 16th, AT NOON.)
At times, it is helpful to pick another student's brains about something brought up in class or an assignment you don't fully understand. If you are comfortable doing so, change numbers with one of your peers. Also, do not hesitate to contact me: my cell is 206-0310. I am most willing to help you, but you are responsible for letting me know when you need help! Please do communicate with me; it's the key to any good relationship. This course includes adult subject matter.
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