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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
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-1301-LC1 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.
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)
On Campus Course
Amarillo College English Dept., eds. A Rhetorical Handbook, 5th ed., Hayden-McNeil, 2023.
Richard Bullock, Michal Brody, and Francine Weinberg. The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises, 4th ed., W.W. Norton and Company, 2021.
Ruled paper and a writing utensil
A USB drive is also helpful
Bring a typed, printed copy of your current essay or research paper to class for peer reviews and to every tutoring session or teacher conference. Since you will be working with another person, accessing the paper on a laptop or on your phone is not appropriate for these situations.
** You MUST KNOW YOUR ACConnect ID NAME AND PASSWORD. We will be using campus computers, and you will need this information to sign-on. Also, you will need to know this information to access BlackBoard from any computer.
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
5. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
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.
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".
CLASS CONDUCT:
My first and most important expectation of you is that you show respect to me and to the other students in the class. If you use foul language or disrespectful language or are distracting others from learning, I will ask you to leave the classroom. I also ask that you don’t smoke/vape in class. I expect you to be here and on time each class day (unless you have an emergency—it’s helpful to let me know if there is an emergency). I understand that life happens and that you may have to be late at some point. Please just slip in quietly if that is the case.
CLASS CONTENT:
In the college experience, students will encounter diverse views and new subject matter, which expand their knowledge and perspective. In this college English class, we might read and discuss some works with subject matter that could include (but not be limited to) death, violence, sexuality, potentially offensive language, and political or religious viewpoints different from your own. If this is a concern for you, please meet with me.
Plagiarism:
The Amarillo College English Department defines plagiarism as “using exact words from any outside source without using quotation marks or properly citing them; paraphrasing words from any outside source without citing them; or using research from any outside source without citing it.”
Collusion:
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or GoogleBard) and computer translators, in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cheating:
Cheating includes:
Consequences for Plagiarism, Colluding, or Cheating
Any work produced in part or in whole through plagiarism, collusion or cheating may receive a penalty on the paper or test grade, which could even result in a zero for the assignment. A subsequent infraction will result in a meeting with the head of the department and possible expulsion from the class. Another incident will result in a referral to the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
ESSAYS: 60%
DAILY GRADES: 10%
1. Journals
2. In-class Assignments
3. Rough Drafts (counts as two daily grades)
4. Other Minor Assignments
QUIZZES: 10%
FINAL EXAM: 20%
GRADING SCHEMA:
A - 90-100 High Achievement
B - 80-89 Above Average Achievement
C - 70-79 Average Achievement
D - 60-69 Below Average Achievement
F - 0-59 Unacceptable
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Lack of attendance will negatively impact your daily grades. Therefore, it is your responsibility as a student to attend class and be on time.
Student Withdrawal Procedures: Students who wish to withdraw from a class must initiate the request with their instructor before the withdrawal deadline, February 27, 2024.
Administrative Drop Policy: Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped.
Please see the complete calendar on Blackboard
CONTACTS
I highly recommend that you write down the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three classmates. Call or write them if you need help with something to do with this class if you are unable to contact me.
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 806-371-5191. 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 www.actx.edu/arc
AC Advocacy & Resource Center
806-371-543
AC Counseling Center
806-371-5191
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