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ENGL 1302: Composition and Rhetoric II Syllabus – Writing about Literature
Instructor Contact & Course Information
Instructor:
Bob Reichle
Course/Sections:
ENGL 1302.4067; .4068; & .4069
Course Days/Times:
Tu-Th: 8:30-9:50am (section 4047); 10:00-11:20am (4048); 11:30-12:50pm (4049)
Semester:
Spring 2014
Office Hours:
Tu-Th 7:30-8:30am & 1:00-2:00pm, and by arrangement
Personal Website:
http://www.lonestar.edu/blogs/rreichle/
Email Address:
robert.e.reichle@lonestar.edu
Catalogue Description:
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. (2313015112)
Credit:
3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.)
Prerequisite:
ENGL 1301
Learning Outcomes:
In completing this course, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more
research-based essays.
Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e. g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
Required Materials:
Madden, Frank. Exploring Literature: Writing and Arguing about Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay. Pearson, 2012. ISBN10: 0-205-18479-0 OR ISBN-13: 978-0-205-18479-8. The assigned text for this class is a valuable resource to all of you. I have
not designed the weekly schedule of the course around the text, but I will point out particularly important and helpful features of
the text that will help all of you perform better in this class. Another way to put this: I use text books like they are used at the
university; that is, you read them, raise questions about anything in them you like, and let the textbook complement what I am
saying in class. I will not test you on textbook material; I will look to see HOW YOU USE INFORMATION IN THE TEXT
WHEN YOU DO THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS CLASS.
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ADA: The Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
These acts protect us against discrimination. Therefore, if you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical,
mental, or learning disability, notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and preferably before the 7th hour of class.
Additionally, students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the
Disability Services Office as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
Disability Services Contact: Vicki Saunders, Counselor; Office: C108D; Phone: 936.273.7239; and email:
Victoria.A.Saunders@LoneStar.edu
EEOC Statement: LSC-Montgomery is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The
college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status,
national origin, sexual orientation, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment
policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other college administered programs and activities.
Academic Integrity:
The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system
promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners—students, faculty,
staff, and administrators—will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the
work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the
system.
The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor, or the professor and academic dean, or the professor
and chief student services officer and can include but are not limited to:
1. Having additional class requirements imposed,
2. Receiving a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment,
3. Receiving a grade of "F" for the course,
4. Being withdrawn from the course or program,
5. Being expelled from the college system.
Professors will clearly explain how the student’s actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a grade was calculated, and
the actions taken.
(Revised Spring, 2009; 2009-2010 Catalog)
Drop Dates Notice:
Your instructor may drop you from the course if you have missed two or more class meetings on or before Monday,
January 27th. Neither you nor your instructor may drop you from the course after Thursday, April 3rd. Please note that
excellent attendance is absolutely necessary for your success in this course.
REICHLE’S Attendance Policy:
Class attendance is the student’s responsibility, not mine. If you miss class, you will be missing material and/or opportunities to
practice the skills necessary to do well in this class. If students are absent due to verifiable illness or personal issues outside of
school, I will gladly take the time to catch them up on missed material as best I can. If students are absent because they have
been vacationing in Hawai’I, then I will not take the time to inform them of missed material probably because I will be jealous of
their visit to Hawai’I (OK, you know the real reason: unexcused absence means YOUR responsibility, not mine). Anyway, in a
case like this, you will have to rely on classmates. I will deduct 1 point for every missed class. I will give up to 3 points back
at the end of the term for “excused” (verified illness, personal issues) absences. I WILL BE STRICT ABOUT THIS
POLICY.
**NOTE #1: Attendance at the Final Exam is required. I will deduct 5 attendance points from students who fail to attend
the Final Exam.
**NOTE #2: If you miss a scheduled individual CONFERENCE, I will deduct 3 attendance points.
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Make-Up Work:
Make-up work is allowed in general but must be arranged with me. At my discretion I will penalize late work by deducting 1
point from the assignment grade. If the work is late for “excused” reasons and if the quality of the work is good, I will be
inclined not to deduct points. My decisions about deducting points are based on individual circumstances; they will be discussed
and explained, but not negotiated.
Class Cancellations:
Decisions to cancel classes will be made by college administration (not the instructor), generally by 6am for day classes and by
3pm for evening classes. The closing announcement will be made on all local broadcast stations. You can sign up to receive
instant e-mail notification via “Emergency Notices” in the NEWS section of the system homepage at www.LoneStar.edu.
Classroom Respect:
Students should be respectful to their fellow students and their instructor at all times. Rude or disrespectful behavior in the
classroom will not be tolerated and will directly affect a student’s standing in the course.
Rude or disrespectful behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:
 Unauthorized texting/cell phone/computer usage during class.
 Sleeping or putting one’s head down during class.
 Talking when the instructor is talking.
 Verbal aggression towards the instructor and/or fellow student in the class.
 Inappropriate comments towards the instructor and/or fellow students in the class.
 Ignoring the instructor or fellow students during class.
Consequences for engaging the behaviors described above may include one, or more, of the following:
 Being asked to leave the classroom
 Earning a point reduction in your course grade for each incidence
The Write Place: The Writing-Across-the-Curriculum Writing Center at LSC-Montgomery:
The Write Place (Bld. G, Room 103) offers free academic tutoring to help with writing projects at any stage. Students are
encouraged to schedule a half hour appointment for tutoring. In addition, free workshops are offered throughout the semester.
Topics range from preparing for job interviews to writing discipline-specific assignments.
Location: Bldg. G, Room 103
Website: http://www.lonestar.edu/write-place.htm
Phone: 936-273-7055
Class Evaluations:
Class evaluations will be available for students to complete through their student portals online for several weeks after midsemester. The evaluation is part multiple choice and part comment. Instructors will not see these evaluations until after they
turn in grades at the end of the semester.
Computer Access:
Students have access to computers in the library (Bldg. F, 1 st floor), in the Extended Learning Center (Bldg. C, 2 nd floor), the
hallways of Bldg. G, and in The Write Place (Bldg. G, room 103). If you have wireless technology on your computer, you can
access the internet anywhere on campus. Students can print documents in the library (Bldg. F, 1 st floor).
Library (Bldg. F, 1st floor):
Students may access books, journals, videos, and other materials from a wide selection of libraries with their student ID card.
Students may also work online through the library databases to access academic information for class research.
Veterans Services:
Contact Valerie Shepherd at 936-271-6137 or Valerie.B.Shepherd@lonestar.edu.
Disability Services:
Contact Vicki Saunders, Counselor; Office: C108D; Phone: 936.273.7239; and email: Victoria.A.Saunders@LoneStar.edu
Child Care (Bldg. A, Room 102):
Contact Elizabeth Logue at 936.273.7452.
Career Services:
Contact Myla Crouse at 936.273.7221 or Myla.C.Crouse@lonestar.edu.
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Final Exam Information:
The final exam time is observed on LSCS campuses in the times posted online at:
http://www.lonestar.edu/examschedule.htm
Turnitin.com:
LSCS subscribes to Turnitin.com which supports faculty in their quest to uphold academic integrity. Student coursework may be
submitted to the scrutiny of the Turnitin software. Please note that these submissions of assignments to Turnitin do not
necessarily constitute an accusation or suspicion of plagiarism on the student’s part.
Changes to Assignment Schedule and Course Policies:
The instructor reserves the right to update the course policies, assignments, and schedule at any time. Changes may be made
throughout the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with changes as they are announced.
Additional Contacts:
Discuss any course questions or concerns you have with your instructor as they arise. The instructor’s contact information is
listed on the first page of the syllabus.
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LSC-Montgomery, BELS Division, English Department Chair:
o Beverley Turner, Chair of English and Developmental English, Beverley.C.Turner@lonestar.edu
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LSC-Montgomery, BELS Division, Counselors:
o Angela Martin, Angela.R.Martin@lonestar.edu
o Rachel Trackey, Rachel.L.Trackey@lonestar.edu
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LSC-Montgomery, BELS Division, Co-Deans:
o Dr. David Zimmerman, David.H.Zimmermann@lonestar.edu
o Dr. Brandy Harvey, Brandy.A.Harvey@lonestar.edu
Grading Scale:
The evaluation of a student’s course progress and final grade is based upon the degree of mastery and of course outcomes. The
grade breakdown for this class is as follows:
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
CLASS DISCUSSION
ATTENDANCE
RESEARCH PAPER I (POETRY)
POETRY PRESENTATION
POETRY PAPER
FICTION EXAM
RESEARCH PAPER II (FICTION)
LITERARY ESSAY ANALYSIS
PERSONAL ESSAY
(XC) - POETRY PARODY 2 PTS MAX. / FINAL EXAM 3 PTS MAX.
TOTALS
Grading Scale:
90-100 pts
80-89 pts
70-79 pts
60-69 pts
0-59 pts
10
30
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
≤5
100
A
B
C
D (D grades do not typically count towards degree plans or transfer to other institutions)
F (Failing)
Final Exam – Required Attendance – Graded as NC/CR/XC – XC = 3 points MAX
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Spring 2014 - Important Dates
 Monday, January 13 – Classes Begin
 Monday, January 20 – MLK Holiday – College Closed
 Monday, January 27 – Official Day (Students may be dropped for non-attendance prior to official day)
 Monday, March 10 – Sunday, March 16 – Mid-Semester Break – College Closed
 Thursday, April 3 – Last day to drop and receive a “W” (withdraw)
 Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20 – Spring Holiday – College Closed
 Monday, May 5 – Sunday, May 11 – Final Exams
SPRING ’14 -Course Calendar (Due dates, activities, and assignments may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion)
Week 1
Monday, January 13 –
Sunday, January 19
Week 2
Monday, January 20Sunday, January 26
Week 3
Monday, January 27 –
Sunday, February 2
Week 4
Monday, February 3 –
Sunday, February 9
Week 5
Monday, February 10 –
Sunday, February 16
Week 6
Monday, February 17 –
Sunday, February 23
Week 7
Monday, February 24 –
Sunday, March 2
Week 8
Monday, March 3 –
Sunday, March 9
TUES:
Intro to Course
Intro to Poetry
THURS:
Poetic Features
Discussion
TUES:
Poetic Features
Discussion
THURS:
Poetic Features
Discussion
TUES:
Discussion
THURS:
Discussion
TUES:
Research Paper #1 due
In-Class Prep for Poetry Pres
THURS:
In-Class Prep for Poetry Pres
TUES:
POETRY PRESENTATIONS
THURS:
TBA
TUES:
POETRY PRESENTATIONS
THURS:
POETRY PRESENTATIONS
TUES:
Poetry Paper Due
Intro to Fiction & CARVER
THURS:
Discuss CARVER: “Popular
Mechanics” & “Cathedral”
TUES:
Discuss CARVER: “The Calm”
& “So Much water So Close to
Home”
THURS:
Extra Credit Poetry Parodies Due
Monday, March 10 – Sunday, March 16 – Mid-Semester Break – College Closed
Week 9
Monday, March 17 –
Sunday, March 23
Week 10
Monday, March 24 –
Sunday, March 30
TUES:
Introduce O’CONNOR
THURS: Discuss O’CONNOR: “Everything
that Rises Must Converge”
TUES:
Discuss O’CONNOR: “Good
Country People”
THURS: Present Fiction Take-Home Exam
Give Research 2 Assignment
Intro to Literary Essay
Week 11
Monday, March 31 –
Sunday, April 6
TUES:
Discuss SELZER: “Imelda”
Week 12
Monday, April 7 –
Sunday, April 13
TUES:
Take-Home Fiction Exam Due
Discuss EISELEY: “…Frogs” &
“…Birds”
THURS: Discuss DIDION: “Marrying
Absurd” & REICHLE: “Regret and
Performance”
THURS: Discuss DILLARD “The Deer…”
& “Living Like Weasels”
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Week 13
Monday, April 14 –
Sunday, April 20
TUES:
Week 14
Monday, April 21 –
Sunday, April 27
TUES:
Week 15
Monday, April 28 –
Sunday, May 4
Week 16
Monday, May 5 –
Sunday, May 11
Intro to EB WHITE
Discuss WHITE “Death of a Pig”
CONFERENCES
(for Personal Essay & “The Ring of
Time” Analysis Paper )
TUES: CONFERENCES
(for Personal Essay & “The Ring of
Time” Analysis Paper )
Personal Essay Due
THURS:
the Lake”
THURS:
THURS:
Research Paper II Due
Discuss WHITE “Once More to
CONFERENCES
(for Personal Essay & “The Ring
of Time” Analysis Paper )
“The Ring of Time” Analysis
Paper Due
The only meeting this week will be at our assigned EXAM BLOCK TIME. Please see the exam
schedule for the time that corresponds to your particular section. Bring Personal Essay.
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Course Work (100 total possible points for the semester)
 Discussion
10
 Attendance
30
 Research Paper I – Poetry (~ 1000 words)
-- Content:
-- Style:
-- MLA Format:
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1
1
5
 Poetry Presentation
5
 Poetry Paper
-- Content:
-- Style
8
2
10
9
1
10
6
4
10
 Fiction Exam
-- Content:
-- Style:
 Personal Essay
-- Content:
-- Style:
 Research Paper II- Fiction (1200-1800 words)
-- Content:
-- Style:
-- MLA Format:
6
2
2
10
8
2
10
 “Ring of Time” Analysis
-- Content:
-- Style:
TOTAL =
Grade Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = below 60
Poetry Parody: XC, 2 pts max.
Final Exam (Required Attendance): XC, 3 pts. Max.
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