Stanko ENG101 Syllabus 6wks 2013

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COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINEInstructor:Instructor: Jeannine StankoJeannine Stanko Semester/Session: Summer#2 2013

Course Number: ENG101

Course Title: English Composition 1

Course Credits: 3

Lecture hours: 3 Lab hours: Other hours:

Pre-requisite(s): English Placement Test or ENG100 and Reading Placement Testor successful completion of DVS101 or DVS103

Co-requisite(s): NONE

Course Description:This is a course that introduces or continues to familiarize students with critical thinking, the principles of academic

writing, and rudimentary research skills. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support

ideas; investigate, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine

appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes.

Students must earn a C grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a

prerequisite for a course in another discipline.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Write academic essays thato Develop a thesis

o Create an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience and contexto Make valid inferences

o Support ideas with relevant explanation and substantial evidence details

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Introduce:1. Distinguishing observations, inferences & value judgments2. Summarizing or reporting a position vs. arguing for or against a position3. Problem-solving techniques4. Critiquing the informational or argumentative weaknesses of a document

The student will produce five to seven reading based multi-paragraphed expository and argumentative essays ofincreasing difficulty, totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.

REFERENCES, RESOURCES OR LEARNING MATERIALS:(May be unique to each class)Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, Internet resources and multi-media

Section Dates Days Time RoomClass Section(s) Time & Location: SC41 7/2 8/9 T/TH 8:00 11:45AM

Instructor: Jeannine Stanko Office Hours: T/TH: By Appointment

Telephone: 724-396-4158 Office Location: B-609

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Materials and Resources:Required Text(s): Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing and Reading Across the

Curriculum. 4th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2011.Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St/Martins, 2009.

Required Materials: 3-ring binder

Recommended Material: flash drive

Open Lab, Tutoring, etc. The Learning Assistance Center in Room L-547 provides free tutoring to

registered CCAC students. Students must call 412-469-6284 to schedule anappointment to see a tutor regarding a specific subject.

Teaching Methods:


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Mulligans:For each quiz and essay, one mulligan or do-over will be offered. All mulligans are due before the next quizor essay in the course outline sequence. The mulligan is forfeited if absent on the day of the original quiz or

on an essays due date as listed in the course outline.

Plagiarism:A plagiarized essay will result in an automatic failure for the assignment. Plagiarism is representingsomeone elses research, writing, or ideas as your own. Depending on the severity of the offense, aplagiarized essay or assignment may result in course failure and/or academic dismissal from the college.

Miscellaneous:All electronics (cell phones, iPods, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class. Texting or engaging

in any electronic social networking will result in a class absence. If class is held in a computer lab, studentswho choose to engage in internet or computer activities without instructor consent will receive an absencefor that class period.

Students should not be receiving personal calls nor taking restroom breaks during class time. If there is anemergency or medical problem, please let me know ahead. Otherwise, plan to stay in the room for theentire time.

Please be aware that it is very disruptive when students talk in class while the instructor is teaching or otherstudents are asking questions. Every student should have a copy of the Student Handbookwhich outlinesacceptable and unacceptable behavior. Any student who demonstrates an inability to conform to acceptablesocial conduct will be subject to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the college.

Please remember that it is school policy that children are not permitted in classes.

Students with Disabilities:The Community College of Allegheny County makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations forstudents with disabilities. Questions about services and procedures for students with disabilities should bedirected to the Office of Supportive Services at your campus.

Course Outline Corrections:


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The following is the tentative class schedule for the Summer#2- 2012 semester. In the event of cancelled or shortened days due to severeweather or emergencies, the schedule may be modified.

Please call the South Campus Emergency/Severe Weather Hotline if you suspect that class may be cancelled or delayed: 412-469-6335.Information regarding cancellations or delays will also be posted on the CCAC website.

Course Plan:

ClassWeek/Date

Lesson or Topic Learning Activities Assignments Evaluation

1July

2

Course introduction,Writing Sample, MLAformat, Proofreadingmarks, the WritingProcess

introductions, proofreadingmarks, writing sample

Hacker pgs. 1-68 Writing diagnostic

Week 2July

9

Capitalization,Fragments, Run-ons,

Summary writing

Lecture, homeworkassignments (see log),

discussion, group work,drafting

Hacker pgs. 362-366; 180-187; 188-195

Behrens pgs. 3-26

Homework login-class exercises

Week 2July11

Appropriate language,using exact words, activeverbs, writingintroductions &conclusions, summarywriting

Lecture, homeworkassignments (see log),discussion, in-class writingactivities, peer review

Hacker pgs. 161-170, 171-178, 112-115Behrens pgs. 3-26

QuizSummary rough draftHomework log

Week 3July16

MLA style, evaluatingsources, avoidingplagiarism, Critique

writing

Quiz correction, lecture,homework assignments(see log), discussion,

group work, begin drafting

Hacker pgs. 457-523, 437-456Behrens pgs. 27-52

Summary final copyHomework login-class exercises

Week 3July18

Apostrophe, quotationmarks, comma,semicolon, colon, critiquewriting

Lecture, homeworkassignments (see log),discussion, peer review

Hacker pgs 321-332, 292-307, 314-320Behrens pgs. 27-52

QuizCritique writing rough draftHomework log

Week 4July23

Other punctuation,hyphen, Analysis writing

Quiz correction, lecture,homework assignments(see log), discussion,group activities, drafting


Critique writing final copyHomework logIn-class activities

Week 4July

25

Sentence Variety,Parallel Ideas, Analysis

writing

Lecture, homeworkassignments (see log),

discussion, peer review


QuizAnalysis rough draft

Homework Log


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ClassWeek/Date

Lesson or Topic Learning Activities Assignments Evaluation

Week 5July30

Pronoun & antecedentagreement, pronounreference, pronoun case,who & whom, synthesisargument writing

Quiz correction, lecture,homework assignments(see log), discussion,group activities

Hacker pgs. 207-223Behrens pgs. 53-108

Analysis essay final copyHomework login-class exercises

Week 5August

1

Misplaced & danglingmodifiers, shifts,synthesis argumentrough draft

Lecture, homeworkassignments (see log),peer review

Hacker pgs. 127-140Behrens pgs. 53-108

QuizSynthesis argument roughdraftHomework log

Week 6August

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Review all topics Review activities Study guides and ancillary readings Synthesis argument finalcopyHomework log

Week 6August

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Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examination

wjp10/24/06

Approved by Academic Deans 10/24/2006

Stanko ENG101 Syllabus 6wks 2013

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