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ENGL-1301-001 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)
Hybrid
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
computer access
Students are expected to submit work as described on assignments and in a timely fashion. Late work will be the exception not the rule.
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".
Assignments (in-class and online "daily work") 40%
Essay One 20%
Essay Two 20%
Final Exam Writing 20%
Submission of work per assigned dates is required and monitored.
Texting or calling when help is needed is encouraged.
Official drop date is March 1.
For technical assistance, contact the Student Help Center at 371-5992.
Note: O=online work to be completed and posted before the next class period (hybrid onlinework consists of
reading quizzes and four sessions.)
A= Class homework to be completed and brought to class at the next class meeting time
Tentative Schedule
WEEK ONE:
Monday
--Intro to course, to reading & writing, to novel as writing text
--3rd person academic writing
--MLA basic format
--Basic Writing: The Foundation--Sentence work discussion
A: See handout and complete: Grammar and Punctuation Lesson 1. Bring to class.
Wednesday
--Take up grammar work
--Rhetorical Appeals & Sepetys’ use of each
--The importance of historical Setting
--Writing & Development handout
A: Read Chapters 1-15 (at least)
O: Complete Quizzes, Chapters 1-7 and 8-15
A: 10-12 sentence (minimum) paragraph on your individual “Lithuania” topic per DEVELOPMENT. PRINT OUT AND BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY!
WEEK TWO:
Monday
--Group work: Lithuania paragraphs (key points garnered)
--Discussion of chapters 1-15
--Adjectives and Adverbs: WS
O: Quizzes, chapters 16-24 & 24-32
O: Writer’s Corner tutoring -- revise “Lithuania” paragraph as to grammar (ethos) and strong adjectives & adverbs (pathos)
A: Rewrite and bring to class revised “Lithuania” paragraph on Wednesday
Wednesday
--Discussion Section 1
--Discussion: Style
O: Quizzes chapters 33-40 & 41-48
A: “Thieves and Prostitutes”—write a grammatically correct, stylistic and descriptive paragraph.
WEEK THREE
Monday: Holiday
Wednesday
--Take up paragraphs
--Discuss quizzes
--MLA: Parenthetical Citations
O: Quizzes, chapters 49-56 & 57-64
O: Writer’s Corner tutoring in order to begin revising “Thieves and Prostitutes” stylistic paragraph.
A: Revised “Thieves and Prostitutes” stylistic paragraph due including parenthetical (in-text) citation.
WEEK FOUR:
Monday
--Discuss chapters
--Organization/Transitions
--Peer Edit
--Take up revised “Thieves & Prostitutes” Paragraph
O: Quiz, chapters 65-72
A: Transition paragraphs. Bring two printed copies of your work to class.
Wednesday
--Essay 1 assigned
O: Quiz, chapters 73-Epilogue
A: Intro paragraph. Bring two printed copies of your work to class.
WEEK FIVE:
Monday
--Discussion Section 3
--Peer work, intro paragraphs. In-text citation work.
O: Writer’s Corner tutoring: essay
A: Finish revising Essay 1
Wednesday
--Essay 1 due at the beginning of class!
--Sample essay work
WEEK SIX:
Monday
--Clarification: epilogue
--Essay 2 assigned. --WC exercises
O: Summary of “Lithuanians by the Laptev Sea” posted to dropbox.
Wednesday
--Research. WC entries. Introductory paragraphs.
O: Writer’s Corner tutoring: essay
WEEK SEVEN:
Monday
--Scheduled conference with completed draft!
Wednesday
-- Essay 2 due at beginning of class
WEEK EIGHT:
--Honors presentations; Final exam review & Final Exam
This course covers adult subject matter.
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