Mr. Kyle Solak
ksstexas@gmail.com
ENGL 1301- 51977 / Composition I / TTH/12:30-2p.m.
Course Description and Prerequisites
English 1301 presents the basics of rhetorical analysis and employment of these same
techniques in research papers. The course serves as a prerequisite for E 1302.
Textbook
The Arlington Reader, 3rd edition,
The New McGraw-Hill Handbook, second edition
A (90-100%): Excellent work that demonstrates clear understanding of the writing topic, has few
errors of any kind, and shows exceptional ability to communicate to a specific audience
B (80-89%): Above-average work that demonstrates understanding of the writing topic, has few
serious errors, and provides good communication with a specific audience
C (70-79%): Average work that demonstrates understanding of the writing topic and contains
few errors that interfere with adequate communication
D (60-69%): Below-average work that fails to respond adequately to the writing topic, contains a
number of serious errors, and provides only marginal communication with a specific audience
F (0-59%): Work that fails to respond to the writing topic, contains a number of serious
errors, and provides little communication with a specific audience
Class Policies
Make-Ups: If you have a conflict and cannot write an essay exam in class at the
scheduled time, you must arrange a make-up within one week following the assignment
date and submit proof that your absence was legitimate. Due to time constraints, the final
examination may not be made up.
Academic Honesty: Plagiarism involves various forms of academic dishonesty, including
directly quoting the words of others without using quotation marks or indented format to
identify them, using sources of information (published or unpublished) without
identifying them, and summarizing or paraphrasing materials or the ideas of others
without identifying the sources. The penalties for plagiarism are discussed in the HCCS
Student Handbook and include “a grade of 0 for a particular assignment, failure of the
course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.”
Attendance/Late Arrivals: Attendance is required. According to HCCS policy, if you
miss more than 12.5% of class meetings (four classes), you may be dropped from the
course. In fairness to all students, everyone must be seated on time since late arrivals are
distracting and disruptive. (If you must come late one day, do not interrupt the class
proceedings.)
Students with Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical,
learning, psychological, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodation must contact the disabilities services office at his or her college at
the beginning of each semester. Faculty members are authorized to provide only
the accommodations requested by the disabilities support services office. If you
have any questions, please contact the system office at (713) 718-5165 or the
disability counselor at your college.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student
feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated
time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based
questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement
of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College
Student System online near the end of the term.
Grading
Quizzes (3): 30%
Essays (3): 60%
Discussion / Participation: 10%