Composition II Syllabus for 2021-2022
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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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Course

ENGL-1302-DC008 Composition II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

Course Description

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

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Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Little Seagull

Supplies

access to computer and internet

Student Performance

No performance information available

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

Communication: If you need to contact me after hours, please email heather.hale@canyonisd.net. Your emails need to be addressed and signed. Take time to format, compose, and proofread your emails as communicating with a professor in a professional manner is expected. Emails sent after 9 PM will not be answered until the following day.
Late Work: Since we have some time to work in class and you have advanced notice of due dates, late work is not accepted. Please plan accordingly because technology problems and absences are not acceptable excuses for late work or non-participation in peer review activities.

Grading Criteria

50% Essays and Annotated Bibliography
15% Minor Assignments
15% Final
15% Capstone
5% Peer Review and Rough Drafts

Attendance

We will follow the Canyon High School attendance policy. Canyon High School exemptions for finals do not apply to AC finals. Assignments are due on date whether you are present or absent (this includes excused and school sponsored absences).

Calendar

Unit Readings (additional articles/ lectures will be posted in Bb) Assignment Due Dates
Unit 1- Visual Analysis Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and art

Jan. 28- Rough Draft (GC by 4 pm)

Jan. 31- Peer Review

Feb. 2- Final Draft Due (BB by 10 pm)
Unit 2- Poetry Analysis Poetry

Feb. 11- Minor Assignment

Feb. 17- Rough Draft Due (GC by 4 pm)

Feb. 22-24- Conferencing

Feb. 28- Final Draft Due (BB by 10 pm)
Unit 3- Prose Analysis various texts; literary criticism

April 14- Capstone Due  (BB by 10 pm)

April 19- Annotated Bibliography Due (BB by 10 pm)

April 22- Minor Assignment: Outline Due (BB by 10 pm)

April 28- Rough Draft Due (GC by 4 pm)

May 2-3- Peer Review

May 6- Final Paper Due (BB by 10 pm)
Finals Room 1301; sign-ups to come May 10

 

Additional Information

 *I will notify you in advance of any changes made to the calendar. All assignments on this calendar (except rough drafts brought to class) must be submitted through Blackboard.

Syllabus Created on:

01/17/22 10:35 AM

Last Edited on:

01/17/22 10:45 AM