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Chaffey College—Rancho Cucamonga Campus
English 1A: Freshman Composition
Instructor: _____________
Email: _________________@chaffey.edu
Voicemail: (909) 652-______
Final: ___[Day/Date/Time]____
Semester: ______________
Section: ________________
Day: ______ Time: ______
Building: ______ Room: ______
Course Description
[Please include the Course Catalogue description, but consider adding your own “Welcome” and/or vision for the
course.]
Careful study and practice of expository and argumentative writing techniques and the frequent writing of compositions
with the ultimate goal of research project. A minimum of 6,000 written words is expected over the course of the term.
Three arranged hours of supplemental learning in a Success Center that supports this course is required. Designed to
prepare the student for satisfactory college writing. May be offered as an Honors course. (Taken from the Chaffey
College English 1A course description). [Pre-requisites: English 475 or placement by assessment, Transfer: CSU, UC.]
Chaffey College Mission: Chaffey College inspires hope and success by improving lives and our community in a dynamic,
supportive, and engaging environment of educational excellent, where our diverse students learn and benefit from
foundation, career, and transfer programs. [Governing Board to approve new Mission Statement in 2016.]
Chaffey College Vision: “Improving lives through education.” [Governing Board to approve new Vision Statement in 2016.]
Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives
[Please include the following SLOs and Objectives]
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating, integrating, and documenting sources. [SLO]
Support a complex thesis statement with sophisticated evidence. [SLO]
Write essays that deliberately connect audience and purpose in a variety of genres. [SLO]
In order for you to achieve these goals, we will work on the following:
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Developing critical thinking strategies through the primary use of a variety of 750 word or longer persuasive/
argumentative essay readings.
Arranging argumentative points in clear, effective prose.
Critiquing and applying the principles of unity and coherence in essays.
Developing and using the forms of exposition and argumentation.
Producing logical, coherent, unified essays with minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Appraising the relationships between audience, tone, purpose, and levels of diction.
Composing clear and specific thesis statements and developing theses into unified and complete essays.
Analyzing the structure of various kinds of essay development, including exposition (analysis, classification,
definition, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and argumentation), and argumentation and construct
essays in such patterns.
Examining the relationship of logical ideas within an essay, distinguishing fact from judgment, and eliminating
prejudice and fallacious reasoning in your own writing.
Inspecting your own writing for grammatical, punctuation, spelling and paragraphing errors to facilitate more
effective author/reader communication.
Studying and practicing stylistic devices. (Including devices like metaphor and allusion.)
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Generating a suitable and manageable research topic. (Because the research project is a tool in serving the goal
of critical thinking, the subject matter should be argumentative.)
Choosing relevant source material using the library and information technology resources.
Evaluating potential sources.
Integrating source material into your writing to support assertions.
Producing proper style format for citation and documentation through research papers.
Required Course Materials
[Please include important school supplies, required textbooks, and consider placing them on reserve in the library.]
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Title, Edition, Authors/Editors, Publisher, ISBN**
Title, Edition, Authors/Editors, Publisher, ISBN**
Green book for the in-class essay (final)
Folder or binder for keeping notes, handouts, drafts, essays, etc.
An active Chaffey email account
USB flash drive or cloud account for saving your drafts
**Available on one hour reserve at the library
Course Policies
Our class policies and procedures are subject to change based upon the needs of the class.
Attendance
[Be sure to include a clear and fair attendance policy for your course. Consider the following:
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What is considered an absence and how does regular attendance benefit students and benefit their success in
the class?
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Avoid policies that give specific points per towards the overall course grade (i.e. “Five absences will result in one
letter grade reduction). Instead consider, can points be given to in class activities?
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Avoid dropping students after the census date due to absences/ no-shows. Instead, consider using Early
Advantage, emailing students, or conferencing with students who are chronically absent. At the end of the
semester, you can issue an FW (failure to withdraw) grade for any students who fade away during the
semester.]
Classroom Code of Conduct
[As you develop guidelines for participation and classroom conduct, consider the following:
Through their participation and interaction with you and the class, students will learn how to better interact within our
college community. Consider how the protocols you implement will determine the learning environment in your
classroom. Consider the following questions to help you think through your course design or to develop guidelines as a
class:
- What guidelines will help the student create a mindful behavior mindset?
- Will the class’ conduct need to evolve over time?
- How does the class’ conduct affect and effect the class’ learning environment?
- How will students maintain their learning environment?
- How will your class community support your colleagues during a class discussion?
- How will students need to react and behave during a discussion of controversial and sensitive topics?
- What are you reading, writing, and discussion goals? How do these goals tie into the class conduct policy?
- Will the class cover any sensitive material? If so, consider adding a disclaimer of course content.]
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Class Accommodations
If you need accommodations due to a documented disability, please let me know. I’m happy to help make this course as
accessible as possible. 
Late-Work Policy
[Be sure to include your policies and expectations regarding late essays and late work. Do you take late essays? If so,
when and how? What should students do if they’re absent?]
Plagiarism Policy
[Please include the following policy.]
Plagiarism ranges from copying a sentence from an article you read, to turning in an essay that you did not write. In this
class, you will receive zero points for any plagiarized work which may result in failure of the course. If you are unsure
if you are plagiarizing or have questions about using sources, please ask. Chaffey’s policy on plagiarism is as follows:
“Violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College English
courses. Plagiarism is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own. At the
discretion of the professor, plagiarism or other violations may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the
course. Additionally, the professor may file a Student Academic Integrity Form documenting the violation and may seek
other sanctions. The complete Student Academic Integrity Code appears in the Chaffey College Student Handbook”
(from the English Department Guidelines).
Assignments & Requirements
[Clearly state all the major requirements for your class and include each deadline in your course outline]
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Writing Center Stamps (at least 5% of the class but no more than 10% of the class.)
Homework (may include assignments such as Prewriting/Outlines/Summary of Sources/ Rough Draft)
Essays (at least 50% of the class)
Classwork and Participation (Peer Reviews)
Conferences (optional)
Feedback from Tutor (optional, but recommended)
One Book, One College Event (optional, but recommended)
[Also, consider adding a disclaimer regarding the use of student work for samples or examples in class.]
Disclaimer: The best way to grow as a writer is to read other writers’ work, so I may use your writing as a model/sample
in our class or for future sections of English 1A. This is a great way for you to contribute to the growth and learning of
your peers here at Chaffey College.
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Grading & Points
[Don’t forget the grading scale and a grade tracker with spaces for students to track their points.]
There are _____ points possible in this course. In order to pass English 1A, you will need a “C” or better.
Grading Scale
A+ 97-100%
C+ 77-79%
A 93-96%
C 73-70%
A- 90-92%
D+ 67-69%
B+ 87-89%
D 63-66%
B 83-86%
D- 60-62%
B- 80-82%
F 0-59%
Passing= C or better (70% or __+ points)
Track your progress in class with this formula: Points earned ÷ current points possible = current %
GRADE TRACKER
Assignment
Points
Possible
Assignment
Points
Possible
Prewriting 1
10
Prewriting 3
10
Outline 1
10
Outline 3
10
LSC Stamp 1
20
LSC Stamp 3
20
Rough Draft 1
20
Rough Draft 3
20
Peer Review
20
Peer Review3
10
Essay 1
150
Essay 3
150
Prewriting 2
10
Prewriting 4
10
Outline 2
10
Outline 4
10
LSC Stamp 2
20
Rough Draft 4
20
Rough Draft 2
20
Peer Review4
20
Peer Review2
20
Essay 4
150
Essay 2
150
Final
100
My Points
My Points
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Resources to Support your Success
[Please include this list of campus resources.]
Career Center helps Chaffey College students find meaningful careers. The program offers career counseling, career
assessments, résumé assistance, interviewing skills preparation, job referrals, student employment, and career
related workshops. The Career Center is located on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in MACC-203. Please call
(909) 652-6511 for more information.
Disability Programs and Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves
students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based
on the type of disability and verifying documentation. Services include academic counseling, disability related
counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab,
assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. For more information please contact the DPS
general phone line at (909) 652-6379.
EOPS & CARE: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure student retention and success
through academic support and financial assistance for eligible students. Cooperative Agencies Resources for
Education (CARE) is a program that serves a limited number of EOPS students who are single heads of household
parents. It provides additional support services beyond those available through EOPS. The ultimate goal is
completion of a certificate program, an associate degree, and/or transfer to a four-year college. For more
information, call (909) 652-6345.
GPS Centers: The Guiding Panthers to Success centers provide new and returning Chaffey College students with
assistance in registration, unit load planning, using MyChaffeyView, using campus resources, making an
Abbreviated Education Plan (first year course recommendations). Visit the GPS center to check progress on
academic goals. Many services are provided on a walk-in basis. Please call a GPS center for more information.
Rancho GPS: VSS # 111.
Phone 909-652-6466
Chino GPS: CHMB 240
Phone: 909-652-8030
Fontana GPS: FNFC 121
Phone: 909-652-7460
Honors Program provides an intellectual and cultural community for students at Chaffey College. Program benefits
include smaller classes, creative and challenging coursework, academic enrichment activities, and scholarships.
Students also have opportunities to present research at scholarly conferences, build social responsibility through
community service, and receive ongoing personalized academic advisement as well as support during the
transfer process. Students who complete the Honors Program may take advantage of our transfer agreements
with prestigious institutions like UCLA. Visit http://www.chaffey.edu/honors or SSA-122 for more information
and admission requirements.
Hope Engage Succeed Campaign here at Chaffey is our commitment to helping students develop a growth mindset, set
goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to success. Here at Chaffey College we embrace each
student’s journey to develop a growth mindset, set goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to
success. Keep an eye out for Hope Engage Succeed posters and workshops around campus.
One Book, One College Committee strives to create a community of readers across the curriculum at Chaffey College
and within the communities it serves. Each year, the committee selects a college book and creates a diverse
series of related events. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enrich their educational
experience at Chaffey. http://www.chaffey.edu/collegebook/index.shtml
Success Centers offer free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/ resources
access to assist students in their academic development and success. These are free services for students. For
this class, you will complete three lab hours as a requirement (3 stamps). One-on-one tutoring is also available if
you would like to get feedback on your writing. Tutors are happy to help you with writing assignments for any of
your classes (not just English!). Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for
more information.
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Chino Campus
Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-8150, (CHMB-145)
Fontana Campus
Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-7408, (FNFC-122)
Rancho Campus
Language Success Center: 909-652-6907/652-6820, (BEB-101)
Math Success Center: 909-652-6452, (Math-121)
Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-6932, (Library)
A current Chaffey College photo ID card is required for all Success Center services. Walk-ins are welcome, and
advanced appointments are available for most services. Call the centers or consult the center website for more
information. Make your online appointments at https://chaffey.mywconline.com/
Student Health Services is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and
emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled
full and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize
the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.
Rancho Campus
MACC-202
(909) 652-6331
Chino Campus
CHMB-105
(909) 652-8190
Transfer Center assists you in successfully transferring from Chaffey College to a university. The Transfer Center and the
Transfer Center website provide information useful in researching transfer options and reaching your transfer
goals. You can also access scholarship information through the Transfer Center. Check out their website
http://www.chaffey.edu/transfer/ or visit the center in SSA-120. You can also call (909) 652-6233 for more
information.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to assisting veterans and eligible family members in achieving their
educational goals efficiently and without impediments. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, please
contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-6235 or vrc.staff@chaffey.edu for information regarding
educational benefits and opportunities. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in AD-125 on Chaffey
College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus.
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art serves as a learning lab featuring temporary exhibitions of innovative
contemporary art throughout the year. Exhibitions and programming are organized with our students in mind in
order to augment their academic experience by complementing the college’s curricula and broadening the
understanding of contemporary art. Our exhibitions allow visitors to see and experience a variety of
contemporary artistic practices that examine timely and relevant topics.
http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/exhibitions.shtml
Your Professors are also always glad to help! Although I don’t have office hours, I am happy to answer questions or
discuss your papers through email or after class. Also, please feel free to ask or email me ( ______@chaffey.edu)
to me about any questions or concerns you have about writing, our class or Chaffey College.
Your Classmates are an important resource for success in any college course! Use the space below to get the phone
number or email of two or three other students in this class.
Name:____________________________________ Contact Info:_____________________________________
Name:____________________________________ Contact Info:_____________________________________
Name:____________________________________ Contact Info:_____________________________________
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Course Schedule
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The following is the schedule of assignments for this class. The schedule of readings & assignments are subject
to change based upon the needs of the class.
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All readings and assignments are listed on the day they are due. Please come to class with all readings and
assignments completed the day it is listed on the syllabus.
Week
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Date
Homework Assignments
Class Activities
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
M Jan. 11
W Jan. 13
M Jan. 18
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Deadline to ADD fullterm classes
W Jan. 20
M Jan. 25
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Refund Deadline for
full-term classes
W Jan. 27
M Feb. 1
4
DROP full-term
classes without a “W”
W Feb. 3
M Feb. 8
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W Feb. 10
M Feb. 15
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W Feb. 17
M Feb. 22
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W Feb. 24
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M Feb. 29
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Homework Assignments
Class Activities
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
FACULTY LECTURE—NO CLASS
FACULTY LECTURE—NO CLASS
W Mar. 2
M Mar. 7
9
W Mar. 9
SPRING BREAK
M Mar. 21
10
W Mar. 23
M Mar. 28
11
W Mar. 30
M Apr. 4
12
W Apr. 6
DROP full-term
classes with a “W”
M Apr. 11
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W Apr. 13
M Apr. 18
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W Apr. 20
M Apr. 25
15
W Apr. 27
M May 2
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W May 4
M May 9
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W May 11
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Week
Final Examination
Week (12-18)
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[Feel free to add a space for students to sign and acknowledge their understanding of this syllabus.]