Dr. Bessie M. Vaughns
English 100 AL Compostion
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Course Description (A credit course applicable to the Associate Degree) This is a text-based composition course which teaches students to recognize, analyze, and critically evaluate a broad spectrum of ideas from sources of short and book length texts—emphasis nonfiction with one book of fiction. Students will write a minimum of 8,000 to 10,000 words of logical, polished, correct expository, and college sophisticated prose. Writing practice is based on a study of the form and content of the essay. This course is designed primarily for students in the ASTEP learning community but is open to all eligible students. The course structure is taught in a sheltered environment and those students who may benefit from this environment will be required to meet individually with the instructor periodically. Important Student Information Each student is obligated to know and uphold the College Rules and Regulations. Students who engage in disruptive behavior--conduct that interferes with the instructional, administrative, or service functions of the course--can be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from the course and/or college. Specifically, cell phone interruptions, the use of iPods and/or pagers, habitual profanity or vulgarity, and continued willful disobedience will result in disciplinary action. Students should reference the Student Code or Conduct for further description of unacceptable disruptive behavior.
Syllabus (clickto download English 100 Microsoft Word version) Prerequisites: WRITING – ENGLISH 836, ENGLISH 846 or ESOL 400 with a grade of C or better, or eligibility for ENGLISH 100 on approved college placement tests and other measures as necessary. READING – Reading 836 with Credit or grade of C or better, or ENGLISH 846 with a grade of C or better, or ESOL 400 with a grade of C or better, or eligibility for 400-level Reading courses on approved college Reading placement test, and other measures as necessary. NOTE: This section is designed primarily for students in the ASTEP learning community but is open to all eligible students. Transfer: UC; CSU (A2, A3). CAN ENGLISH 2, ENGLISH 100 + ENGLISH 110 = CAN ENGLISH SEQ A.
Course Content: During the course of this semester English 100 students are assigned at least four books. These books depict certain areas of controversy to evoke critical thinking. The books are tentatively assigned as follows:
Students will write logically and mechanically correct essays based upon the essay evaluation that is outlined in this syllabus. While good figurative language use is always a plus, it is also extremely important for the students to remember that the final evaluation of their essays rests with the quality of their work and not quantity. Specific Instructional Objective: Substantial guidance in the writing process to compose essays which employ writing strategies, such as analysis, synthesis, summary, and evaluation, and which emphasize writing tasks, such as causal analysis, argumentation, definition, interpretation, and comparative analysis. thus leading to a three to five page research paper as a final. Instructional Objectives: Reading
Instructional Objectives: Writing
Student Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course students should be able to
Course Content: English 100 includes instruction in the following areas—
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Methods of Instruction:
Teaching methods and/or strategies include lecture/discussion, small group instruction, individual exercises and writing practice, (sheltered or) individual work with the instructor, in-class writing, textbooks and/or supplemental instruction per week. Seven outsides essays are also required. (One hour outside of class for additional practice is not to be confused with homework). Extra Credit: EC is awarded through oral participation and thorough critical examination of the author’s work above and beyond the assigned tasks. Required: Class written essays are turned in at the end of the period; the instructor evaluates and returns them to the students the following day. Students will then revise and/or correct each essay and return it to the instructor for a second grade. Exam: Students should expect weekly quizzes (oral or written) that will reflect their knowledge of the previous week’s lessons. There will be a midterm and a final exam reflecting their knowledge of the reading, lectures, and of literary devices in composition writing: tests and quizzes – weekly
Statement: In coordination with the DSPS Office, reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities. If you do not yet have an accommodation letter, please contact the DSPS Office at 650-738-4280.
Attendance: Daily attendance is required. Students who are absent may miss too many lecture assignments that can not be made up; those lectures will help improve their writing skills and overall English learning. Since writing is a most vital ingredient in this class, it is to the students’ great advantage to attend class every day. Students who miss six classes may be dropped from the roll; however, students are required to file an appropriate drop or withdrawal from admissions and records or they may receive an F in the course. Make-Up Policy: Daily attendance is required. Students who are absent may miss too many lecture assignments that can not be made up; those lectures will help improve their writing skills and overall English learning. Since writing is a most vital ingredient in the evaluation of the students’ total score in this class, it is to the students’ great advantage to attend class every day. Students who miss six classes may be dropped from the roll; however, students are required to file an appropriate drop or withdrawal from admissions and records or they may receive an F in the course. Make-Up Policy: All work MUST be made up within a one week period after its due date. It is the student’s choice to stay on task with his/her assignments by using his/her weekly board notes’ assignments in the case of his/her absence; however, he/she will receive a low grade if he/she does not stay on task in this class. Rules:
Evaluation of Student Performance: A passing grade is based on satisfactory completion of writing tasks turned in on time, quizzes, exams, conscientious attendance, absence of tardies, effective participation, and satisfactory completion of reading assignments and final projects. (Final Writing Project must be turned in on the assigned day without exception.) Students are graded on the percentage or point system only:
Essay Evaluation: -Essay has a clearly evident introductory paragraph which develops the idea to be presented in the thesis. It has a clearly stated thesis. A strong, clearly stated thesis is essential, which should focus on only one main point.
Plagiarism is deadly to a student’s college career in the English subject. Not only is it copying the author’s work verbatim, it also comes under copying work from the internet to be used as your own and/or using work done by a tutor as your own. All three will earn a failing grade in this class. Support Services Available: Computer Writing Center; English Assistance Lab; Library and Student Services (“THE ABOVE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES IN THE COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE EVENT OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.”)
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