EMLS 106: College Reading and Writing II (Section 98021) Syllabus Meet Your Instructor Melanie Mowrer is a full-time professor at Santa Ana College in the EMLS department. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Moravian College, a master’s degree in education from United States International University, and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate (TESOL) from the University of California, Irvine. Melanie teaches Introduction to the Essay, College Reading and Writing 1, and Beginning and Intermediate Pronunciation. Prior to coming to SAC’s main campus in 2009, she worked in the School of Continuing Education where she held a variety of teaching and coordinating positions. She taught all levels of ESL and coordinated the High School Subjects and U.S. Citizenship programs. A native of Bucks County Pennsylvania, Melanie began her teaching career as a middle school language arts instructor. When asked about what she likes about her job, Melanie explained, “Teaching at Santa Ana College is my absolute dream job. I love working with students and helping them develop the English language skills they need to successfully transition into higher level academic classes with confidence.” On a personal note, Melanie enjoys riding her bicycle around Balboa Peninsula, working-out with her aqua group, participating in book club, and watching HGTV for innovative decorating ideas. Contact Information: Email: Mowrer_Melanie@SAC.edu Office Phone:(714) 564-6522 Cell phone: (949) 228-7344 Office hours: M,T,TH 9:00-10:15am email/phone; W 5:00-6:00pm D412 Course Description: EMLS 106 is a reading and short essay writing course for multilingual students who need to improve skills in reading academic material and writing academic essays. Emphasis on connection between reading and writing, responding to reading critically, following the writing process, and editing. Required Materials: English Skills with Readings by John Langan, 9th edition (REQUIRED) Spare Parts by Joshua Davis (REQUIRED) Three ring binder, college rule notebook paper and 5 colored dividers. Highlighters in 5 different colors. Learning Objectives: Students who successfully complete EMLS 106 will be able to: Utilize the writing process to develop academic paragraphs and essays Demonstrate competency in writing paragraphs with a specific purpose Use four reading strategies to comprehend text and connect skillful reading with skillful writing. Course Communication Facilitation: We will utilize live video conferencing via Canvas Zoom this semester which is housed in your EMLS 110 Canvas course shell. We will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 10:15am to 12:45pm August 23’rd December 08th. Attendance is REQUIRED. All assignments for this course are housed in the Canvas modules. All meetings will be recorded so if you are absent, you will be able to view them at a later time. Course Summary: EMLS 106 sets the foundation for students who want to transition into higher level English and general education courses. Students will learn the fundaments of effective writing, paragraph development, essay development, and sentence structure. In addition, the reading selections help students develop reading comprehension skills, learn vocabulary in context, and connect reading with writing. The ability to express oneself clearly and logically is important in school as well as in one’s career. If students really want to improve their language skills, this course will help them reach that goal. Attendance: Attendance is required. If students are absent from a Zoom class, they are still responsible for any assignments or activities missed. Please communicate with me either by email, phone, or text if you are having any attendance issues. Please do not just disappear! Grades: All graded assignments will be submitted in Canvas. No grades can be given by email. You will be able to view your grades at any time in Canvas Grades. Grades are based on averaging the following assessments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Five academic paragraphs one essay Quizzes Project Mid-term and final Honesty Policy: It is essential that students do their own work. Do not copy from other students. Any kind of cheating or plagiarism will be penalized. Zoom Classroom Protocol: Log onto the class in Canvas before 10:15 am. Find a quiet place free of any distractions. Participate in the class! Please show your face. Engage with your classmates. Speak English. Stay for the entire class. If you need to leave early, please let me know. Santa Ana College Mission Statement: Santa College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of learners. EMLS Department Mission Statement: The Santa Ana College EMLS Department is dedicated to helping students improve their academic reading and writing skills. With a focus on writing fluency, reading comprehension, and developing critical thinking skills, the program provides students with the instruction they need to be successful in college, in the community, and in their careers. Academic Accommodations: A student with a disability who would like to request an academic accommodation is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at (714) 5646295 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS department. The DSPS department is located in the Johnson Student Center, Room JSC 108. Schedule of Assignments and Activities: Week 1: August 23 and August 25 Welcome, instructor introduction, overview of course, and student learning outcomes. Show and explain color coded sections of English Skills with Readings text. Introduce novel – Spare Parts Class discussion about the connection between college reading and writing Importance of class participation and the Six Factors of Student Success Whole Group reading: The Late Paper and activities Assignment: Writing Sample – due 8/23 11:59 pm Read Chapter 1: An Introduction to Writing pages 2-17. Weeks 2 – 4: The Writing Process (Gold ) The Fundamentals of Effective Writing Chapters 1-6 in English Skills with Reading pages 2-167 prewriting strategies, topic sentences, supporting details, writing concluding sentences, revising editing Selected readings from Part 5 of text – Readings for Writers (white pages) Selected chapters from Handbook of Sentence Skills Part 4 (purple pages) commas, fragments, run-ons Spare Parts Weeks 5- 8: Paragraph Development (Brown) Read about, study, and produce various types of paragraphs including exemplification, process, cause and/or effect, comparison and/or contrast, description, argument Selected chapters from Sentence Skills including Grammar, Mechanics, Punctuation, Word Use, Practice Spare Parts continued Weeks 9-11 : Essay Development Writing the essay chapter 17 Differences between a paragraph and an essay Structuring of an essay Planning an essay and outlining Tying supporting paragraphs together – transitions Concluding an essay Examining model essays and creating a class essay Spare Parts continued Weeks 12-16: Essay Writing: Developing and writing your own outline and essay Individualized student conferences Spare Parts Weeks 12: November 8th - November 10th Read Chapter 17: Writing the Essay pages 324-356 Complete Activities 1-4 pages 328-332 Complete Questions 1-8 pages 336-337 Components of the essay/outline template Evaluating students essay models Planning and outlining essays Week 13: November 15th – November 17th Planning and outlining essays continued Practice writing thesis statements Evaluating student essay models continued Student/instructor conferences (Times will be assigned) Week 14: November 22rd – November 24th Submission of student outlines Student/instructor conferences continued Week 15: December 29th- December 1st Essays Review for final exam Week 16: December 6th - December 9th Final Exam Due 12/14 Course Evaluation Activity