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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
ENGL-1301-DC017 Composition I
Corequisite: INRW 0303 Prerequisite: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills
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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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
Amarillo College English Department. A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301, 1302 and 2311: A Custom Publication for Amarillo College. 4th ed., Hayden McNeil, 2019.
Meyer, Michael, editor. The Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing. 8th ed., Bedford, 2008.
Recommended Text (great for future English majors):
The Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook. 8th ed.,
The Modern Language Association of America, 2016.
A computer with reliable access to the internet and a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Notebook Paper
Pen
Chromebook (Provided by PDHS)-Bring charged EVERY DAY
Notebook/Journal for notes/writings
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.
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".
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Students must be in compliance with all Palo Duro High School Rules and Code of Conduct. No Cell phones visible or in use (except with teacher permission) No behaviors which interfere with other students' learning As Palo Duro High School Students, you are expected to follow the D-FORCE guidelines:
Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy (Revised 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.
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Percent-weighted scores for Amarillo College:
Essays (including semester test essay): 60%
Active Participation in Discussions (including Socratic Circles, Virtual Socratic Circles, Online Discussion, Roundtable Discussions, Whole Class Discussions, and Reflections): 10%
Daily Work (in and out of class writings, timed/on-demand writings, quizzes, homework): 30%
For your Amarillo ISD grades, each assignment has a point value. More comprehensive and complex assignments are worth more points than daily grades and homework assignments. Your Amarillo ISD and Amarillo College grades will differ.
Amarillo College Grading Scale:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
59% and lower=F
It is the responsibility of the student to request makeup work when absent. If you know will be absent in advance, you should get your work BEFORE you leave.
Major assignments must be turned in on the assigned due date in class or no later than 11:59 PM of the due date in PDF or .docx format to Canvas AND AC Connect (for dual credit students) at:
Missed work must be made up within three days of the absence unless you make arrangements with me during your absence or immediately upon your return. Please be aware that failing to make up missed work in a timely manner puts you at risk of falling further behind. This impacts your overall grade.
Remember: Stay current with the daily lesson—if you fall behind it is easy to keep up via Canvas or email.
Late Work Policy:
I do not accept late work on major assignments for dual credit. LATE WORK ON MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS WILL RECEIVE A SCORE OF 0. AISD grade on late major assignments will receive an immediate 30 point penalty. Deadlines are posted well in advance. However, if it becomes apparent that you will not meet the deadline for some unforeseeable reason, you must contact me before the due date. In this case, I will assign a new deadline. Should you choose this option, be aware that 70 will be the highest grade you can achieve. Use this option only in an emergency.
I would highly suggest keeping up with your Amarillo College email and monitoring your grade through AC Connect:
Monitoring your college grade is entirely your responsibility. I cannot contact your parents/guardian about your Amarillo College grade. I also cannot discuss your Amarillo College grade with your parents without your written consent.
If you have difficulties with using Amarillo College’s online systems, you can contact the CTL HelpDesk at (806)371-5992 or at ctl@actx.edu.
Students attend this class at Palo Duro High School and must abide by AISD attendance policy.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments. If during the semester you consider dropping, you must 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 November 23, 2021.
The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time in fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. There are certain exceptions to this policy and petitions for exceptions should be directed to the Registrar.
Major assignments and exams:
College Portfolio
Visual Analysis
Annotated bibliography of "wide reading" in preparation for research paper.
Researched Argument (long) with MLA documentation
Class Participation (class discussions, roundtable discussions, Socratic Circles)
Semester Exam
Extra Credit: Self-selected novel from list provided—or cleared with me— THAT YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY READ, book conference, 30-60 second book talk on Flipgrid, and organizer completed no later than December 3 during office hours (virtual). You may do this at any time in the semester and apply it to the current or a future six weeks.
Required and recommended reading
Selections from:
A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302.
MLA Handbook, 8th edition.
Additional non-fiction readings as assigned.
Literature: All of the following: Catcher in the Rye, The Importance of Being Earnest. Various poetry, literary criticism, articles, and short stories as assigned.
Major assignments, required reading, and subject matter of each lecture and discussion:
Unit 1: The Building Blocks of Argument (approximately 6 weeks (8/17-9/24)):
Theme: The Individual in Society
Essential Questions:
Who controls the message?
Who SHOULD you trust? Why?
What is YOUR message and do you know how to take control of it?
Who is your audience? What do you know or not know about them? How can you find out?
What is your purpose? How do you separate YOUR goals, needs, dreams, plans from everyone else’s?
Major Assignments and Due Dates:
College Portfolio: (Final Due Date: Sept. 13) (1st Six Weeks)
(Rough Drafts: Due 24 hours prior to scheduled in-class conference)
College portfolio will consist of a minimum of 1000 written words for college application essays or scholarship essays. There should be a minimum of two essays. Compositions should be well-edited and ready for publication through the submission process.
Visual Analysis: (Final Due Date: Oct. 4) (2nd Six Weeks)
(Rough Draft Due: Sept. 25 @ noon)
Peer Review: Sept. 30
Students will analyze an art piece, noting the artist’s primary theme and the devices and techniques the creator utilizes to communicate the message. Students should consider, tone, color, symbol, and use of artistic technique. The art should be of professional (museum or art book) quality and can be in any medium. Responses should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced in MLA format. The Works Cited page is NEVER included in the page count.
Objectives:
Students will understand the objectives for the course.
Students will review the writing process and practice prewriting and revision techniques.
Students will have a deep understanding of purpose and audience.
Students will effectively analyze diction.
Students will effectively analyze tone.
Students will increase timed writing skills.
Students will understand the interplay of topic, thesis, and theme.
Students will enhance vocabulary.
Students will understand the peer review and conferring processes.
Students will extend their knowledge of rhetorical appeals.
Students will understand author’s craft and techniques.
Weekly Breakdown:
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Week |
Dates |
Primary Focus |
Major Readings |
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8/17-8/20 |
Course Objectives/Learning Styles/Classroom Norms/Plagiarism |
Rhetoric Handbook (p. 38),“Three Problems with the Melania Trump Plagiarism Admission” by Ryan Lizza, Side-by-side speech comparison |
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2 |
8/23-8/27 |
Plagiarism/Audience & Purpose/Writing Process (Prewriting/Collecting) |
College Websites, Rhetoric Handbook (p. 23), “This is Water” by David Foster Wallace, “S***** First Drafts” (Good Reasons pp.458-461), “The Maker’s Eye” (Good Reasons pp. 462-465), Exemplary College Admission and Scholarship Essays, Rhetoric Handbook (pp. 24-29) |
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3 |
8/30-9/3 |
Audience & Purpose/Writing Process(Drafting/Revision/Editing/Publishing) |
Exemplary College Admission and Scholarship Essays |
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4 |
9/7-9/10 |
Audience & Purpose/Writing Process(Drafting/Revision/Editing/Publishing) |
Exemplary College Admission and Scholarship Essays |
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5 |
9/13-9/17 |
Visual Analysis: Collecting/Drafting/ Introduction to Timed Writings |
Art Books and anthologies |
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6 |
9/20-9/24 |
Visual Analysis: Revision/Editing Publishing/ Timed Writing |
Art Books and anthologies |
Unit 2: The World Around Us (approximately 7 weeks: 9/27-11/12).
Theme: Discovery and Relationships: How do you relate to the world around you?
Essential Questions:
Who are you? How do you know?
What are the limits of personal responsibility? Can one person save the world?
How can you “find yourself”?
Major Assignments and Due Dates:
Annotated Bibliographies (Due Nov. 13) (3rd Six Weeks)
After students have selected a topic for research related to adaptation in historical figures, students will complete five annotated bibliographies while completing wide-reading for research purposes. Bibliographies must contain the correct MLA 8 citation; students will summarize their source, evaluate its effectiveness, and reflect on the source’s possible usefulness in the research paper, as well as recording a minimum of three potentially helpful quotes.
Objectives:
Students will review literary techniques.
Students will be able to make connections between nonfiction and fiction readings.
Students will be able to use prewriting topics in order to flesh out a topic about self-discovery.
Students will explore the concept of self-discovery.
Students will understand source reliability.
Students will understand how to correctly paraphrase, quote, and summarize.
Students will understand the purpose of annotated bibliographies.
Students will understand the research process.
Weekly Breakdown:
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Week |
Dates |
Primary Focus |
Major Readings |
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1 |
9/27-10/1 |
POV/Perspective/Character |
“The Girl with Bangs” by Zadie Smith, “Roselily” by Alice Walker, Excerpts from How to Read Literature Like a Professor, |
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2 |
10/4-10/7 |
Setting/Symbols/Theme |
Excerpts from How to Read Literature Like a Professor, “Water Names” by Lin Samantha Chang, “Clothes” Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
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3 |
10/12-10/15 |
POV/Perspective/ Character/Setting |
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger |
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4 |
10/18-10/22 |
POV/Perspective/Symbols |
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, |
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5 |
10/25-10/29 |
POV/Perspective/Theme |
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Rhetoric Handbook |
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6 |
11/1-11/5 |
Researched Essay (Prewriting/Topic) Source Reliability/Paraphrase/ Quote/Summary/Annotated Bibs |
Sample articles and webpages |
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7 |
11/8-11/12 |
Annotated Bibliographies (Collecting/Prewriting) |
Wide reading of databases, books, and articles on Research Essay topic |
Unit 3: Searching for Self Amid the Chaos: Finding Answers for Some of the Questions and More Questions for Some of the Answers (approximately 5 weeks: 11/15-12/17).
Theme: Values and Choices: How does understanding beliefs and values of characters and exploring the CHOICES the characters make to uphold or compromise those beliefs determine their path and level of achievement of self-discovery?
Essential Questions:
What do I really believe? What are my core values?
When am I willing to compromise my beliefs and values?
Who am I? How does it change? How can I make myself better?
Major Assignments and Due Dates:
Researched Arguments (Due Dec. 6) (3rd Six Weeks)
(Proposal Due: Nov. 5)
(Rough Draft Due: Nov. 22)
(Writing Conference (optional): Dec. 3)
In Catcher in the Rye, Holden lacks the courage to take a risk: life seems too much for him, and without the coping skills and tools to handle an ever-changing world and the transition from childhood to adulthood, he is lost and lacks the courage and strategies to move forward with his life.
Read the following quotations from historical and literary figures who had a unique and practical expectations of taking risks.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller
“If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.” Neil Gaiman
“No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life in a great cause.” Neil Gaiman
“When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” Ellen DeGeneres
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot
“Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” Mary Tyler Moore
Students will select an event, discovery, invention that demonstrates a great RISK, a risk that greatly changed the world for the better. Students need to study and compile (through wide reading and annotated bibliographies) the details of their chosen topic as well as research as to what was required of the people who instituted the change. What was required for them to take the risk? The essay should address the strategies utilized to take the risks involved in the leap required to make the world move forward as well as analyze and justify how the change created a better world. They will use the bibliographies in order to reflect their own thoughts about the reading they conduct for research. The drafting of this essay will take place primarily during class. The revision will take place mostly outside of class. Essays should be 4-5 pages in MLA format and contain a Works Cited page (the Works Cited page is NEVER included in the page count).
*Extra Credit: Book Conference (On or before Dec. 3)
Self-selected novel from list provided—or cleared with me— THAT YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY READ, book conference, and organizer completed no later than December 4 during office hours. You may do this at any time in the semester and apply it to the current or a future six weeks. You must also submit a Q3 Graphic Organizer and a Flipgrid 30-60 second book talk.
In-class Final (Dec. 10 & 13) (3rd Six Weeks)
Students will take an in-class final exam. The exam will take place over three days. It will include an in-class rhetorical analysis, and a written argument.
Objectives:
Students will understand different forms of irony, and analyze how writers use irony.
Students will be able to compose original examples of irony.
Students will understand passive voice.
Students will be able to polish essays.
Students will understand MLA format.
Students will review rhetorical strategies.
Students will review vocabulary.
Students will read and annotate passages for the semester exam.
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Week |
Dates |
Primary Focus |
Major Readings |
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1 |
11/15-11/19 |
In-class drafting of Researched Arguments/Writing Conferences |
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2 |
11/22-23 |
Irony/Satire |
The Importance of Being Earnest |
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3 |
11/29-12/3 |
Irony/Satire |
The Importance of Being Earnest |
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4 |
12/6- 12/9 |
Irony/Satire/Theme |
The Importance of Being Earnest |
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5 |
12/10&12/13 |
Final Exam |
08/25/21 8:36 AM
08/25/21 8:39 AM