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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
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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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
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
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)
Dual Credit Course
A. Use a three ring binder, arranged as you choose, to keep ALL PAPERS in as the year goes on. We will return to these papers throughout the year to monitor progress and to use to demonstrate composition techniques. Do not throw away any writing. Include a composition notebook within your binder.
B. Use regular lined—not college ruled—theme paper for handwritten assignments.
C. Use blue or black ink for any writing that will be for an audience other than yourself.
D. Again, major papers are to be typed using ten or twelve point font and double spaced using MLA format.
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
5. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Departmental expectations:
6. Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis.
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".
Amarillo College 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.
Grades are based primarily on tests, projects, oral presentations, and compositions. This course has few grades—perhaps five—in a six weeks period. Therefore, do not rely on several high daily grades to salvage missing or inferior work. Each assignment is important and must be done to the best of your ability.
10% Quizzes, Homework/Classwork
15% Tests
60% Essays
15% Final In-Class Essay
90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F
ASSIGNMENTS:
We must meet many curricular demands and rigid deadlines. Time is scarce, and the pace of the class has to be rapid.
A. All homework, prewriting, major assignments, written or oral, must be finished on the day when they are due. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class. Late work is not accepted.
B. Oral work and group projects require responsible actions. Other people are depending on you to do your part for a high quality performance. Do not let them down.
C. Final drafts of all compositions will be typed in the MLA Handbook style in Times New Roman, twelve point font and double spaced.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments.
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A. Remember that this is a college class. Your presence in-class every day is vital.
B. Should you be absent, check with me on the day you return as early as is feasible.
C. One day’s absence will not excuse a student from taking a test which was assigned before the absence.
D. If you know in advance that you will be absent, see me about your assignment before you leave.
E. AISD requires 90% attendance to receive credit and to successfully complete the course.
F. Late assignments are not accepted.
If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan, one that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is April 23.
Calendar
We must meet many curricular demands and rigid deadlines. Time is scarce, and the pace of the class has to be rapid.
All homework, prewriting, major assignments, written or oral, must be finished on the day when they are due. Late work is not accepted. Hard copy of assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class and/or to Canvas/Turnitin at the assigned time.
Oral work and group projects require responsible actions. Other people are depending on you doing your part for a high quality performance. Do not let them down.
Final drafts of all compositions will be typed in the MLA Handbook style in Times New Roman, twelve point font.
Jan. 18-22
Read Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler in class.
Discuss motivation and the search for power.
Continue reading the 19th Century choice novel for homework
Jan. 25-29
Hedda Gabler and Jungian psychology. Group assignment on
symbols/psychology/social mores
Jan. 25--First half of 19th Century Novel is due
Jan. 27-- Novel Part 1 is due
This week we will work on the Hedda Gabler literary analysis essay.
Feb. 1-5
Feb. 2--Hedda Gabler Test
Feb. 3—Hedda Gabler essay is due for conferencing.
Feb 3-5—We work on major revisions: introductions, theses, transitions, conclusions
Feb. 8-12
This week we will begin a study of sonnets' structural demands and themes and a
study of John Donne’s metaphysical poetry.
Feb.9--Hedda Gabler literary analysis is due.
Feb. 15-19
We will continue to work on poetry.
Feb. 19--poetry analysis is due.
Feb. 22-26
Renaissance background—
Begin Hamlet or Othello by William Shakespeare
March 1-5
Read Shakespeare play and examine characters’ motivations
March 8-12
Continue reading Shakespeare play
March 15-19
Spring Break
March 22-26
Read Shakespeare play and examine themes
March 29-April 2
March 29-- Shakespeare play test
Library research
April 5-9
April 5—Annotated bibliography is due.
Video analysis of selected scenes from the play as directed by various
Directors
April 8—Peer Review
April 12-16
April 12 Shakespeare Research Paper is due
Close reading of 19th and 20th century poetry
Poetry Timed writing
Assign 20th century novel
April 19-23
Practice timed writing
April 26-30
Practice timed writing
May 3-7
May 5—Test 20th century novel
Timed writing
May 10-14
May 11-12 Timed Writing Final Exam
All dates are at the discretion of the instructor and may change.
01/18/21 8:34 PM
02/03/21 3:37 PM