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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
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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-1302-006 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.
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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)
Online Course
Students will use the electronic text in the Blackboard course.
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.
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".
Decorum is an important aspect of any college course. Please use language that appeals to your audience--professor and college-level peers. Email correspondence should evidence clear understanding of the Engoish language.
Readings may include adult subject matter.
60% major essays
20% discussion postings
20% drop box assignments
This is a short summer online class. Such requires a high level of self-discipline. Please set aside time to devote to this class as if you were attending it on campus. Getting behind will much limit your chance of success. If at any time, you have questions, need help, or want a conference, please call me at 806-206-0310. The official drop date this semester is June 23rd.
NOTE: For technical assistance, contact ctlhelpdesk@actx.edu
I am not using a day-to-day calendar. This course will run on a weekly basis; unless otherwise specified, assignments are due at the end of each week—Sunday, by midnight. This allows students to budget their time throughout the week as best fits their individual schedule. A bit of advice: look over the work at the beginning of each week and make yourself a time schedule! Accepting late work will be the exception!
It's summer. If you need a quick reply, do not hesitate to call me or text questions, okay? (206-0310)
Below is a tentative schedule of assignments. Do check each Monday morning as "life changes!'
Week One Assignment: Introductory Work--to course and literature
--a) Open Content. Print out and read the five pages in Introductory Materials and answer "Exploring Course" Questions (Drop Box)
--b) Study Literary Terms (Content) and take corresponding quiz (Term Quiz: Drop Box)
--c & d) Read carefully “There Will Come Soft Rains” (located in the Electronic Text) and read and study carefully the two articles posted under the short story. Then, answer the question given in Drop Box and also post to the Discussion Forum. (These are two different assignments!)
This introductory assignment work (all assignments!) is due by Sunday at midnight. (Please note: if not completed, I will have to file non-attendance on AC Roster that must be completed on Monday for the Registrar. You will be administratively dropped from the course.)
Week Two: "The Machine Stops," Critical Thinking,--and MLA Formatting and In-Text Citation Work
--Read Weekly Commentary posting (Content) reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification. Do not hesitate to call, text, or email questions or concerns.
--a) Read the short story, “The Machine Stops” (Electronic Text). (It's your longest piece this semester--don't wait until the last minute.) IF YOU NEED QUICK HELP WITH COMPREHENSION, REFER TO NON-SCHOLARLY ARTICLE POSTED JUST UNDERNEATH THE STORY. b) Read carefully the scholarly ranalysis, i.e., critical research article, posted below the story c) Then, respond to accompanying Discussion Post. d) Answer questions on story in Drop Box assignments.
--e) Go to Content: Drop Box. Watch Librarian's Videos (answer embedded questions in video).
Week Three: "Harrison Bergeron," and "Dystopia,"--Literary Analysis and Critical Thinking
-Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification. Do not hesitate to call, text, or email questions or concerns.
This week focuses on literature—one short story and one poem.
--a) Read the short story, "Harrison Bergeron” (Electronic Text). F YOU NEED QUICK HELP WITH COMPREHENSION, REFER TO NON-SCHOLARLY ARTICLE POSTED JUST UNDERNEATH THE STORY. b) Read carefully the scholarly research article, i.e., critical research article, posted below the story. c) Then, respond to accompanying Discussion Post. d) Answer questions on story (Drop Box).
--a) Study the poem, “Dystopia” (Electronic Text). b) Respond to accompanying Discussion Post. c) Answer questions on the poem (Drop Box).
All work due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Four: MLA and ESSAY ONE
Be sure to read Weekly Commentary posting reviewing last week's assignments. You will be held responsible for this clarification. Do not hesitate to call, text, or email questions or concerns.
It's summer school--budget your time this week. Begin NOW--Monday morning! This week focuses on further study of MLA Research Style and composing essay one which is worth 20% of your grade.
--Read material on pages 1-6 in Content: Research/MLA. Choose one specific piece of information from each page and explain why you found it important. Submit to Drop Box. Do this before tackling essay!
--Study Major Essay Assignment One (Content--Essay Assignments). Write Essay One, keeping in mind that the MLA aspect of importance in this essay is the correct embedding of quotations from your chosen story. READ WEEKLY COMMENTARY ON YOUR CHOSEN STORY AGAIN--THOROUGHLY--BEFORE BEGINNING ESSAY. (Don't forget to utilize Tutoring a.s.a.p.! See Sidebar on course ONLINE TUTORING and SMARTHINKING)!)
Drop box MLA work and Essay One: due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Five: Major Essay Two
-Take a couple of minutes and google Purdue OWL MLA and locate the MLA sample paper. Take time to note that works cited entries directly reflect in-text citations. That is the purpose: in-text citations take the reader directly to the source! Study boxed comments. Post the ten most important things you learned THROUGHOUT THE PAPER in the “boxed comments” to Discussions. Do this before beginning essay!
--Study Major Essay Assignment Two (Content--Essay Assignments). Carefully study "How to Access Database Research" as academic research is required. Utilize tutoring services. If you need help with research or MLA, go to Blackboard Institution Page, scroll to Library, and utilize "Library Chat."
Week Six: Final Exam
--Final exam writing. (You will receive an email Monday morning describing this writing. It needs to be submitted no later than TUESDAY, AT NOON.)
Accepting late work will be the exception, not the rule, and may require a doctor's note for such consideration. The final exam indicates completion of course. No work will be accepted after the final exam is submitted per date due.
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