Prerequisite(s) Course Description Student Learning Outcomes Class days and time Campus and Class location Required textbook and Course Materials Last Date of Withdrawal Make-up policy Daily Activities, Class Participation, Pop Quizzes, etc. Final Examination Tutors and Office of Specialized Student Services Emergency Preparedness and Sexual Misconduct SYLLABUS ENG 101-07 3 Credit Hours English Composition I Spring 2016 Course Information Course Prerequisite: Compass Placement or Successful Completion of ENG 093 Students are required to complete prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all course prerequisites are completed and documented at the College. English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of six (6) formal, analytical essays. Additionally, English Composition I provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage. The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral communication skills, and critical thinking skills. Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Martin Campus – Room 2214 The Norton Field Guide to Literature Full Term: April 7, 2016 Students with excused absences are allowed to make up tests. Reading Essays Quizzes Class Discussions Tests Wednesday May 4, 2016 @ 10:30 – 12:30 pm “Shelton State Community College is dedicated to the success of its students. To further that goal, free tutoring is available to all currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact Annette Cook at acook@sheltonstate.edu. If you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be successful, contact Michele Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu or visit her in the Office of Specialized Student Services.” Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment for students and employees. In an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community free from weapon related violence and to eradicate sexual misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has recently enacted the following policies that address these areas specifically. Sexual misconduct is an often underreported crime and victims should be aware that SSCC has a confidential process in place for reporting such actions and for helping victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these policies and other important emergency preparedness related topics may be found on the college website: http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx. Instructor Information Instructor Instructor’s E-mail and phone number Student hours Janice Filer jfiler@sheltonstate.edu 205.391.2940 Monday/Wednesday 9:15 – 9:30 am Room 2711 (Office)/12:45 – 1:00 pm – Room 2214 and location Website Division Chair’s E-mail and phone number http://www.sheltonstate.edu/faculty_staff/faculty_website_directory/filer_janice.aspx Beth Hamner Beth.hamner@sheltonstate.edu 205.391.3917 College Policy Information Academic Misconduct Attendance Policy Standard College Policies Student Email (Bucs Mail) Quality Enhancement Plan Whether or not academic misconduct has occurred and what classroom sanctions, if any, are to be applied are matters to be determined by the respective instructor. A student who opposes the sanction imposed by an instructor may appeal the matter to the appropriate Associate Dean. SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt, and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. If a student is unable to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or circumstance, it is recommended that the student withdraw from that class; excessive absences interfere with the student’s ability to successfully complete the course. The college catalog and website detail standard college polices for all teaching and learning activities. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and expectations in this class. Students are expected to be aware of and abide by College policies in every class. All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an e-mail account. Students who are currently registered must have an e-mail account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this e-mail account to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at www.sheltonstate.edu. Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Improving Student Success in Online Classes Grading: Activities and Material covered by that Activity Percentage of Grade Or Number of Points Essays (4@100) Analysis (2@100) Research (1@300) Other Activities (200) Class Discussion (Participation) Research Presentation Student’s Score 60% 30% 10% 100 % or total number of points possible Letter grades will be assigned according to the following: Percentage Grade 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 59 and below Letter grade A B C D F The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions, programs, and services in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. - See more at: http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/eeoc_statement.aspx#sthash.ZEfKOVpJ.dpuf Last day to withdraw from classes Date Wednesday, January 06, 2016 Monday, January 11, 2016 Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Monday, January 18, 2016 Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Monday, January 25, 2016 Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Monday, February 01, 2016 Wednesday, February 03, 2016 Monday, February 08, 2016 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Monday, February 15, 2016 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Monday, February 22, 2016 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Monday, February 29, 2016 Wednesday, March 02, 2016 Monday, March 07, 2016 Wednesday, March 09, 2016 Monday, March 14, 2016 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Monday, March 21, 2016 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Monday, March 28, 2016 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Monday, April 04, 2016 Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Monday, April 11, 2016 Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Monday, April 18, 2016 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Monday, April 25, 2016 Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Wednesday, May 04, 2016 Thursday, April 07, 2016 Topics Introduction to Course Learning Styles Leaning Styles Presentations Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) Read “The Connection between Reading and Writing” (p 621) Review Paragraph 5 Paragraph Essay & Rubric Narrative Definition Descriptive Comparison Argument Introduce Research Process Writing Article Summaries In-Class Writing (Article Summaries) Citations/Work Cited Page Research Presentations Research Presentations Introduce Literature Analysis “Everyday Use” Spring Break (No Classes) Spring Break (No Classes) “Who Moved My Cheese” (WMMC) Class Discussion - WMMC Class Discussion – WMMC Presentations – WMMC Presentations – WMMC Grade Reviews Selective Readings (TBA) w/ in-class discussion Selective Readings (TBA) w/in-class writing assign. Selective Readings (TBA) w/in-class writing assign. Selective Readings (TBA) w/ in-class discussion Make up day Make up day/Last day of class Final Exam (In-class essay)
