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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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ENGL-1302-014 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
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
Electronic text in Blackboard course. Students are responsible for printing works and bringing to class.
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.
20%--Hybrid; 20%--In-class work; 40% Essays; 20% Final exam
HYBRID COURSE ATTENDANCE POLICY Students should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive— in a hybrid course that is three missed classes—the student may receive a grade of F in the course. Exceptions to this policy may be considered if a medical doctor communicates in writing that a medical leave is necessary.
Accepting late work is the exception, not the rule, and a doctor's note may be requested.
The official drop date this semester is May 3.
For technical assistance, contact the Student Help Center at 371-5992.
Tentative Schedule: Comp II
WEEK ONE: Introduce Course (roll, students, Blackboard, syllabus, Welcome, etc.)
Literary Terms!
Dystopian Literature Discussion & Term Quiz
Josh Gibbens’ “Dystopia”
Reading Assignment: “The Machine Stops”
ONLINE SUBMISSION: "The Machine Stops"/Research and Conflict
WEEK TWO:
“The Machine Stops” Quiz/ Analysis
Non-scholarly/academic and academic research…
Print out and read and bring to class: “The Machine Stops”
In-Text Citation Work
Reading Assignment: “There Will Come Soft Rains.” Prepare for a quiz over story.
ONLINE SUBMISSION: “There Will Come Soft Rains”
WEEK THREE:
“There Will Come Soft Rains” Quiz
Works Cited Review
Reading Assignment: “We Ate the Children Last”
ONLINE SUBMISSION: "We Ate the Children Last"
A: Write a well-developed paragraph (minimum: 10-12 sentences) describing which short story assigned thus far you have most liked--explain why. Include at least one in-text citation, one stylistic sentence, and well-chosen adjectives. Write in third person and per MLA style. Edit carefully!
WEEK FOUR: Essay One Assigned (if not in class, copies of assignment are in English dept. main office in Dr. Dodson's box)
Organization/Topic Sentences/Thesis Discussion
Two copies of intro paragraph brought to class on Wednesday
A: Discussions: ONLINE SUBMISSION: TUTORING REPORT: Essay 1
WEEK FIVE:
Essay due
Review essays
Honors Check
Read "Harrison Bergeron"
WEEK SIX: Quiz & Discussion: “Harrison Bergeron”
Essay Two Assigned
Research Day/Works Cited Entries/ Intro Paragraphs: two copies
WEEK SEVEN:
Draft--Essay
Essay Two Due
WEEK EIGHT: Final Exam Week. Post your final exam writing to Blackboard drop box no later than 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
The final exam marks the end of the course. No work will be accepted after the final exam is available. This course includes adult content.
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