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El Paso Community College
Socorro High School Dual Credit English
Syllabus & Instructor’s Course Requirements
Fall 2014
(August 24, 2014-December 13, 2014)
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Course Number and Instructor Information: English 1301-Expository English Composition
Course Number: 13960; 14354
Room: Socorro High School; Room 1241
Class Time: Monday-Friday 11:18AM-12:03PM; 3:17PM-4:02PM
Instructor’s name: Ms. G. Zermeño
Phone Numbers: 937-2121; Alternate Number: 539-4901
Email: gzermeno@epcc.edu
Text(s) and Materials
A. Bullock and Goggin. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings.3 rd ed. W.W. Norton & Company.
B. Hacker, Diana and Nancy Sommers. A Writer’s Reference 7th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2010.
C. Hacker, Diana. Exercises for A Writer’s Reference 7th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2011. (Handouts will be provided for
you)
D. Other excerpts and texts (will be provided for you)
E. A current dictionary or thesaurus
F. Basic School Supplies: 8½ x 11 inch ruled paper for essays, agenda, two-pocket folder/notebook or paper protectors for
assignments turn-ins, blue and/or black ink pens, and access to internet and Microsoft Word with email and printing
capabilities.
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Course Requirements
This 1301 English class emphasizes practice in all stages of the writing process and will focus on writing, revising, and editing essays.
Correct English grammar and mechanics will be stressed in the course as well as increased attention to audience, purpose, and
rhetorical strategies in both reading and writing.
A. Discipline: See “Syllabus: Official Course Description” for ENGL 1301:
(http://www.epcc.edu/Catalog/Syllabi/E/ENGL1301.pdf.)
B. Instructor: See Instructor’s Policies, Grading Policies, Late Work, Attendance/Tardiness and Withdrawal
Policy.
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Grading Policy
The final grade for EPCC will consist of the average of 6 major essays, presentations, homework exercises, in-class assignments,
quizzes, and class participation. (Your final exam will be an in-class written essay.)
Diagnostic Essay……………………………………………………...………………100 (10%)
Memoir paper…………………………………………………………………………100 (10%)
Profile essay…………………………………………………………………………..100 (10%)
Literary Analysis essay……………………………………………………………….100 (10%)
Rhetorical Analysis essay…………………………………………………………….100 (10%)
Position essay…………………………………………………………………………100 (10%)
Presentation(s)………………………………………………………………………...100 (10%)
Introductory Letter…………………………………………………………………….100 (10%)
Media Design………………………………………………………………………….100 (10%
Homework, exercises, quizzes and class participation………………………………..100 (10%)
Total=1000(100%) points
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Instructor’s Policies
You are expected to attend all classes and be on time. Keep in mind that missing class will ultimately affect your final grade because
you will miss important material. Missing four or more classes will result in a failing grade. Everyone must follow the EPCC student
code of conduct.
*Make sure to turn off all electronic equipment. NO CELL PHONE use is allowed during class. Out of courtesy to others, please
quietly excuse yourself from class if you have an emergency. You may take your call outside.
*All out-of-class essays must be typed in MLA style, double-spaced. A notebook will be required for this class.
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Course Agenda
Students will write a total of five major essays, including an in-class final exam essay. These essays should involve the multiple stages
of the writing process and demonstrate a variety of strategies. Students will compose all out of class essays on a computer. These
assignments may vary in length, depending on the nature of the project, but the major essays should be at least 500-700 words (2-3
pgs.) Essentially, quality supersedes quantity. In addition to academic writing assignments, students will take quizzes covering basic
writing skills and required reading material, and may make at least one presentation before the class.
Late Papers will not be accepted! Papers must be submitted by assigned deadline at the beginning of class. Any work not turned in
by deadline will receive a zero. No exceptions.
*Complete all reading and writing assignments before class begins.
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Calendar *Calendar is subject to change
WEEK
ESSAY
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8/25
Diagnostic Essay
Composing and Revising; MLA Format
Writing Today: Ppt. Drafting Introductions and
Conclusions (Pt 4- Ch 19-23)
August 27 (Early Release)
Writing Today: Ppt. Getting Started (Pt 1-Ch
1,2,3)
Memoir: DUE: SEPTEMBER 12
A Writer’s Reference: Basic Grammar
*September 4- Census Date *Labor Day 9.1.12
Memoir: Readings Part 7 Section 62 p. 797
A Writer’s Reference: Punctuation and
Mechanics
Profile: DUE: September 26 (Paper will be
submitted electronically; EPCC Tutoring is
required)
Norton’s Field Guide: Part 2 Section;16 p.191
Writer’s Reference: Punctuation & Mechanics
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9/1
3
9/8
4
9/15
5
9/22
6
9/29
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10/6
Norton’s Field Guide: Readings—Part 7 Section
63; Pg. 836
Writer’s Reference: Punctuation and Mechanics
September 24 (Early Release)
Writer’s Reference: Grammatical Sentences
*Fall Break for SHS only September 29-10
Literary Analysis: DUE: October 24
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10/27
11
11/3
13
11/17
15
12/1
16
12/8
Profile DUE: SEPTEMBER 23, 25, 26
PowerPoint for lessons will be sent via email.
Read independently and take notes. Be prepared
for class discussion upon our return.
Textual/Rhetorical Analysis: November 21
Samples to compare – In class writing
assignment.
Textual/Rhetorical Analysis: Definition, Key
Features, Examples, Word Indicators.
Position Paper: DUE December 1st
Norton’s Field Guide: Readings—Part 7 Section
60; p. 726
November 10-No School-Veteran’s Day
*November 14-Last Day to DROP with a “W”
Media/Design
Part 6 p. 523
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11/24
September 18th – No Student Services
available/All offices are closed…PD Day
On Campus, It’s One Big Commercial, Marlen
Esparza: Going the Distance, Jimmy Santiago
Baca: Poetry as Lifesaver, Drawn to a Larger
Scale, Defying the Odds: Victor Cruz
A Writer’s Reference Section w
Norton’s Field Guide: Part 2 Section 10 p. 119
Writer’s Reference: Grammatical Sentences
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11/10
Us and Them, The Myth of the Latin Woman, First
Job, En Route, Finding My Cancer Style
Memoir DUE: SEPTEMBER 9, 11, &12
Choosing a subject, Necessary Background, Angle,
Details, Research; Key Features
Writer’s Reference: Word Choice
*October 29 (Early Release)
*SHS ONLY: November 24-28 (Thanksgiving
Break) EPCC Thanksgiving break November
27-28; classes resume Saturday, November 29.
Media Design
FINAL
A Writer’s Reference pgs 309-327
Basic Grammar
Memoir: Part 2 Section 15; pg 183
Writer’s Reference: Sentence Style pgs 123-136
Literary Analysis: DUE: October 24
Norton’s Field Guide:Part2 Section 8 p.52, 81-86
Writer’s Reference: Academic Writing
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10/20
Writing and Genres; Topic, Angle, Purpose;
Readers, Contexts, and Rhetorical Situations.
PowerPoint for lessons will be sent via email.
Read independently and take notes. Be prepared
for class discussion upon our return. Be prepared to
turn in all completed assignments on your first day
back.
Definition, Key Features, Examples, summary
context, interpretation/judgment, support.
Arguable thesis, language, patterns or themes,
interpretation
Literary Analysis Paper DUE OCTOBER 21, 23,
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Writer’s Reference: Sentence Style
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10/13
NOTES (Assigned Readings)
Norton’s Field Guide
A Writer’s Reference/workbook
Diagnostic Essay; Letter to your audience
A Writer’s Reference pgs 32-39
Section C-4 (a-d) Writing Paragraphs
Drafting intro and conclusion; dev. Paragraphs and
A Writer’s Reference Section MLA
sections, Basic Rhetorical patterns, Argumentative
MLA updated guidelines
Strategies, collaboration with other writers.
Prewriting
Examples through rhetorical analysis to compare
(YouTube): The Ad Critique: Salesjerk; Keep
America Beautiful (The Crying Indian)
Textual/Rhetorical Analysis DUE: NOVEMBER
11, 13, and 14
Definition, Key Features, Examples
Basing Argument on Sound Premises, Induction,
Deduction, Common Fallacies, Strong Evidence,
Quotations, Anticipation of the Opposition,
Persuasion and Argumentation, Common
Knowledge and Specific Knowledge
Should Gamers Be Prosecuted for Virtual Stealing?
Is Google Making Us Stupid? Of the 1%, by the 1%,
for the 1%, Anti-Intellectualism: Why We Hate the
Smart Kids, Kenneth Cole Gets Schooled
Definition, Key Features, Examples
Major Bases for Comparison, Organization, Using
Indicators; Design
Writer’s Reference: pgs. 259-285
Punctuation
Writer’s Reference: pgs. 286-305
Punctuation
Writer’s Reference: pgs. 175-206
A Writer’s Reference: pgs. 111-122
Parallelism; Needed Words; Misplaced
Modifiers;
Grammar Review: Basic Grammar;
Punctuation; Grammatical Sentences
A Writer’s Reference pgs. 67-108
Academic Writing
Writer’s Reference: pgs 123-136 Shifts;
Mixed Constructions; Coordination and
Subordination; Faulty Subordination;
Sentence Variety
A Writer’s Reference: pgs 139-169 Usage;
Wordy Sentences; Active Verbs; jargon;
Slang; Nonsexist language; Synonyms;
misused words; Standard idioms; Clichés.
A Writer’s Reference: pgs 175-222
Agreement; Irregular Verbs; PN Reference;
PN Case; Adj and Adv; Fragments; Runons.
Position Paper DUE: December 1st (all three
drafts with referral forms from tutorials)
Website and presentation due December 3rd
In-class FINAL written Exam December 12, 2014
Individual Professional Presentations 123-14 to 12-12-14
Grades Available December 17, 2014
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First Formal Essay Due: Memoir (September 9, 11, 12) Late Papers will not be accepted!
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Rhetorical Techniques: Narrative, Definition and Comparison
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Composition and Style of a formal paper: A Writer’s Reference
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What is Rhetoric?
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Assigned Readings and Related Readings
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Consistent Point of View, Theme, Pacing, Vivid Details, Dialogue, Significance
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Basic Grammar: A Writer’s Reference
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1st draft due Sept 9, peer editing
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2nd draft due Sept 11, peer editing (tutoring required)
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Final draft due Sept 12
Second Formal Paper Due: Profile Essay (September 23, 25, 26) Late papers will not be accepted!
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Rhetorical Techniques: Profile, Definition, Example, Process
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Choosing an interesting subject, Necessary Background, Angle, Details, Research
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1st draft due and 2nd draft due after fall intersession: October 15
Peer editing/tutoring required
C.
1st draft due Sept 23, peer editing
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2nd draft due Sept 25, peer editing (tutoring required)
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Final draft due Sept 26
D.
Punctuation and Mechanics; Grammatical Sentences: A Writer’s Reference
Third Formal Paper Due: Literary Analysis (October 21, 23, 24) Late papers will not be accepted!
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Rhetorical Techniques: Textual Analysis, Definition, and Example
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Literary Analysis, Assigned Readings—Part 2 Section 7
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Word Indicators
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Rhetorical Strategies; Analysis; Examples
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1st draft due Oct 21, peer editing
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2nd draft due Oct 23, peer editing (tutoring required)
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Final draft due Oct 24
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Sentence Style; Academic Writing; Word Choice: A Writer’s Reference
Fourth Essay Due: Textual/Rhetorical Analysis: (November 11, 13, 14) Late papers will not be accepted!
VII.
Rhetorical Techniques: Textual Analysis, Rhetoric, Definition, Example
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Assigned readings, definition, examples
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Rhetorical Strategies
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In-class analysis, formal writing
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1st draft due Nov 11, peer editing
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2nd draft due Nov 13, peer editing (tutoring required)
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Final draft due Nov 14
Fourth Formal Essay Due: Position Paper (December 1st ) Late papers will not be accepted!
VIII.
Rhetorical Techniques: Argumentative, Definition, and Example
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Position, Part 2 Section 9—Assigned Readings
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Basing Argument on Sound Premises, Induction, Deduction, Common Fallacies, Strong Evidence,
Quotations, Anticipation of the Opposition, Persuasion and Argumentation, Common Knowledge and
Specific Knowledge
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Grammatical Sentences: A Writer’s Reference
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all three drafts will be due December 1st with tutorial referral reports.
*Fifth and FINAL in-class Essay with presentation: Media/Design (December 12)
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End of Course: Final Exam (Wednesday, December 13)
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PART 6
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Major Bases for Comparison, Organization, Using Indicators
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Design
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Sign up for presentation (December 3-12)