Syllabus: Linguistics 3C, Academic English
Ingrid K. Bowman
Fall 2021
ibowman@linguistics.ucsb.edu
MW: 11-12:40 (Girv 2112) and 3-4:40
Office hours: Zoom or live office hours by (HSSB 1232)
appointment
I am excited to be in the classroom
with you, Gauchos!
Course Description
Linguistics 3C is the third level in a four-course series intended to develop proficiency in university-level
reading and writing. This course emphasizes applying critical approaches to reading, practicing writing in
a variety of academic styles, and developing grammatical and lexical knowledge appropriate for a
university setting. Linguistics 3C is offered for a letter grade only and offers credit toward degrees. You
must pass with a grade of C (73-76%) or higher in order to move on to Linguistics 12.
Student Learning Outcomes
Linguistics 3C has five pages of specific course outcomes which align closely with the reading, practice
tasks and essay writing in this course. These outcomes can be broken down into the categories of reading,
using sources, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, punctuation and rhetorical development in the context of
academic writing. In a nutshell, a successful student in Ling 3C will achieve each of these general writing
outcomes by the end of this course:
a. Develop a personal program to increase the correct use of academic vocabulary and collocations
in writing.
b. Select salient details from the readings to summarize, analyze and interpret a prompt that would
satisfy the ELPE or AWPE entry-level requirements for Linguistics 12.
c. Structure two major papers using features of the process writing approach (e.g. brainstorming,
reflecting, discussion, peer editing, instructor feedback).
d. Consider and successfully apply peer and instructor feedback and editing comments when revising.
e. Revise an academic paper for content, organization and linguistic features.
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f. Master major grammar types identified in the class instruction and feedback, including (but not
limited to) verb tenses, pronoun forms, noun phrases, prepositional phrases or cohesive devices.
g. Identify patterns of errors and effective strategies to reduce the error frequency in writing.
Required materials
● Textbook: Atwan, Robert, Ed. (2020): America Now. Short Essays on Current Issues.
Thirteenth Edition. Bedford/St. Martin’s Macmillan Learning. Boston/New York
● Online grammar materials: Achieve for Readers & Writers. Access must be purchased using the
instructions provided on the flyer on GS.
● Access to the Internet for Gaucho Space, email, Zoom and other required course web sites
Course Overview
This course has required meetings twice a week. Outside of class, you will also have 5-7 hours of
homework each week including reading, writing and grammar elements. Some students may need more
time, so it is strongly recommended that you dedicate regular days to work on this course and leave enough
time in your schedule. The main course elements include:
1. In-class activities with peers and the instructor to prepare you for homework assignments
2. Authentic readings for analysis and discussion
3. Annotation, comprehension and writing practice with readings
4. Vocabulary and grammar study online and in class
5. Two graded. timed writings for multi-draft essays based on readings
6. Peer feedback on writing
7. Quizzes
8. Instructor feedback on writing, grammar and vocabulary
9. Optional conferencing with a CLAS tutor
10. Instructor conferencing and/or office hours via Zoom (or in person outside)
How to succeed in this course
Linguistics 3C is unique because it is a small class at UCSB with the rare chance to receive personalized
feedback and instruction, as well as to exchange ideas with your instructor and peers. Accept the challenge
to take advantage of our small community. Suggestions to succeed in this online course include:
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Come to every class session prepared
Read and annotate all articles (print them out if possible)
Check Gaucho Space daily
Schedule 5-7 dedicated hours each week for homework on this course
Communicate your questions, problems, ideas or feedback immediately in class or by email
Keep track of your own deadlines and major assignment grades
Begin writing assignments several days before the deadline and redraft
Participate authentically in forums, reading discussions and discussion boards
As your Instructor, I will:
➢ improve aspects of the course based on your feedback
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answer your questions in class, on Zoom or in an outdoor conference
prepare useful materials and offer personalized input
listen to your feedback and communicate regularly with you
offer constructive written feedback to prepare for future college writing
structure our discussions, vocabulary and grammar work to support assignments
Grading criteria
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Essays
Course module tasks (includes homework)
Quizzes
Full participation (both in class and on GS)
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15%
Major papers will receive feedback on the Achieve website, so I use Gradebook on Gaucho Space
only for other individual assignments that are submitted on GS. There are many opportunities to earn
points in this class, but I do NOT calculate the overall course grade on GS or post your daily
participation grades there. Keep track of major assignment grades (essays & quizzes). You are always
welcome to ask me about the status of your grade.
Quiz option: The four quizzes are an opportunity to test your understanding of grammar and to earn
points. If you take a quiz, then you will receive the grade. If you miss the quiz, or choose not to take it, I
will drop that grade and only average the quizzes you took. If you do not take any quizzes, then the 10%
will be evenly added to your essay and module task grades.
Grading scale: 100-97%=A+; 96-93%=A; 92-90%=A-; 89-87% = B+; 86-83% = B; 82-80%=B-; 7977%=C+; 76-73%=C; 72-70% = C-; 69-67% = D+; 66-63%=D; 62-60% = D-; 59-0% = F. You are
required to pass this course with a 73% or higher in order to advance to the next level (Linguistics 12).
Course participation - in mind and body
In this course we’ll work and learn together. That means that you need to be here, in class, for the learning
to happen. I understand that you may encounter situations where you can’t attend class; for this reason,
you may miss one meeting without penalty. For each class you miss thereafter, your participation grade
will be zero for that day. If you miss more than three classes, you may not be able to achieve a passing
grade.
Major Assignments Calendar
There is no midterm or final exam in this class. Instead, we have two timed, in-class writing drafts.
Reading assignments, homework, group follow-up tasks and quizzes are posted and kept up-to-date on
Gaucho Space. The major paper assignments below are subject to change depending on the progress of
this class, but the planned dates for the major papers are as follows.
10/20: Paper 1, timed writing draft 1
10/29: Paper 1, draft 2 (with reflection at home)
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11/1: Paper 2, timed writing draft 1
11/24: Paper 2, draft 2 (with reflection at home)
12/1: Final project
Course and University Policies
Course Requirements:
Gauchospace & Achieve for Readers & Writers
The Gauchospace (GS) and Achieve digital platforms are essential to this course. You are required to
follow both regularly for homework assignments, deadlines, feedback, links and other supplemental
resources posted by the instructor. Our course is organized around two major essays. I will update
assignments two weeks ahead of time based on the pace of the class. Sometimes dates change so you
must check the course each week.
Homework Deadlines
Major tasks and deadlines are already available under the weekly tabs on GS. Homework, quizzes and
other assignments are posted one to two weeks in advance, but some deadlines do change on short
notice. You may turn in one homework assignment (major essays) no more than two days late during the
quarter without a penalty. If you choose to use this “late assignment” opportunity, you must notify me as
soon as possible. Use this opportunity carefully, since other late work will be penalized by 10 percent
per day.
Instructional Videos
Some videos to prepare for class will be assigned as part of your participation grade. Your viewing is
monitored on GS and classwork refers to these videos. Please take notes.
Assigned Readings & Discussion Groups
Ling 3C includes a substantial number of different articles in addition to the readings in the America Now
textbook. Fishbowl discussions with follow-up written tasks are required as an important part of your
participation grade. I record these daily grades. As long as you participate in English as best you can, your
grades should be fine. Talk to me if you are ever unsure about your own participation or need suggestions
on how to improve it.
Peer Feedback
Some writing assignments will be submitted on Achive. This website allows you to complete peer reviews
of classmates’ work so you can respond to their writing with your own feedback. This peer feedback is a
graded part of your two major writing assignments.
Grammar and Vocabulary Work
Essay writing is predominantly graded based on organization, vocabulary, grammar and language use.
This course includes specific grammar and vocabulary exercises designed to increase your language
awareness. Most exercises will be completed online and are directly related to your own writing.
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Papers
You will write two major papers for this course between 900-1300 words in length and based on assigned
readings and discussions. You will be graded on each draft based on a rubric provided by the Instructor.
You may take each paper to a CLAS tutor for guidance about your own revisions, or you are welcome to
meet with the Instructor.
Paper Format (MLA)
Type all assigned papers using MS Word, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1” margins and
save every draft separately. Put your name, Ling. 3C, the date, and the assignment title/draft number in
the upper left corner, and center the title of the essay below. Number the pages of your papers in the upperright corner of each page (e.g. Liu 1, Liu 2, etc.). Place a word count at the end (1000 words). A Works
Cited page at the end of you essay is also required in MLA format. Points will be deducted for incorrect
format.
Late Work
All work must be submitted on the day it is due since the quarter moves quickly and all of the work in the
course is cumulative. If work is late, you’ll fall behind and won’t receive the full benefit of the course. If
a verifiable emergency arises, I will work with you, as long as you contact me before the deadline. Late
submissions lose 10 points.
University Policies:
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) Tutor: Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
at UCSB provides free tutoring. Writing tutors at CLAS meet with students one-on-one via Zoom to
discuss any writing issue at any point in the composition process. On their website, you can register as a
new user and make your first appointment: http://clas.sa.ucsb.edu/.
Academic Integrity
All students are expected to understand and comply with university policies regarding plagiarism and
originality of work. Plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately passes off another's words or ideas
without acknowledging their source. For example, turning another's work as your own is plagiarism.
Plagiarized assignments (including copying of a friend’s homework) will be discussed with the instructor
and receive one chance to redo the assignment with a reduction in grade. Serious instances of plagiarism
will result in an F for the assignment and may also result in additional disciplinary action.
Please
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http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/Regulations/student_conduct.aspx.
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Plagiarism is different from misuse of sources, occasions when a writer does not properly cite a source,
misuses quotations, includes too much of an original source in a paraphrase or summary, or commits
similar unintentional violations of academic protocol. If you misuse sources, we will work together on
appropriately incorporating and/or citing the sources. Note that some instructors will consider misuse of
sources to be plagiarism; for this reason, it is extremely important for you to identify the conventions
associated with source use and citations in any class. When in doubt, just ask me.
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What kind of help is acceptable for your papers?
✓ Meeting with Ingrid Bowman.
✓ Meeting with a CLAS tutor.
✓ Asking peers in our class to read your writing and discuss it.
✓ Reading a paragraph of your paper aloud to a native speaker (like your RA) for a reaction, so they
can tell you which parts are confusing.
Intellectual Property (course materials)
All course materials (class lectures and discussions, handouts, examinations, web materials) and the
intellectual content of the course itself are protected by United States Federal Copyright Law and the
California Civil Code. UC Policy 102.23 expressly prohibits students (and all other persons) from
recording lectures or discussions and from distributing or selling course materials without the prior written
permission of the instructor. (See http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710530/PACAOS-100). Students are
permitted to make notes solely for their own private educational use. Exceptions to accommodate students
with disabilities may be granted with appropriate documentation.
COVID-19 and Our Classroom
In order to act in the best interests of our shared classroom community, please be sure to abide by policies
established by the University of California and UC Santa Barbara. As a reminder all members of our
campus community are required to follow the University of California Covid 19 Vaccination policy.
• Please complete the daily symptom survey before coming to class. Do not come to class if your
badge is not green. So that we can all feel confident that we have all remembered to complete the
survey, we may periodically show one another our daily clearance badges before starting the day’s
class.
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Remember that we all must wear masks indoors at all times. If you forget your mask, please take
time to get one from your dorm or from one of available distribution spots. You will not be
penalized for late arrival if you need to do so.
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If you are feeling ill or suspect you may have been exposed to someone who is ill, please stay
home. Let me know, and we will make arrangements for you.
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Please also remember that weekly testing is required for all non-vaccinated undergraduate
students, and recommended for all other non-vaccinated groups. Testing is also available to any
member of our campus community free of charge. For more information, visit the UCSB COVID19 testing site.
This class is designed for in person learning. If the situation changes and public health guidelines
recommendations change, or if I need to self-isolate, I will let you know and we will modify our course
format, using Zoom, GauchoSpace, and other platforms to continue our work together. I will communicate
with you via email using the address that you use to log into GauchoSpace. Please be sure to use your
@ucsb email for that purpose and be sure to check your email at least once daily.
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General Compliance
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Student non-compliance with COVID-19 health and safety requirements or with related directions
from the instructor is a violation of the UCSB Student Code of Conduct and will be adjudicated
accordingly.
All students of this course, as a condition of physical presence in this classroom (including for
exams or tests in this classroom or any other location on the UCSB campus), must be compliant
with the UC SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program at all times.
Student Resources
General academic support: Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) offers instructional groups,
drop-in tutoring, writing and ESL services, skills workshops and one-on-one consultations. CLAS is
located on the third floor of the Student Resource Building.
Students with disabilities: If you are a student with a documented disability (registered with the DSP
program: 893-2668, www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp) and would like to arrange accommodations, please contact me
and I will be happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
LGBTQ statement:
Gender and Sex Discrimination Policy and Student Support: Under Title IX, university students are
protected from harassment and discrimination based on gender and sex. If you feel uncomfortable or in
need of support at any time related to your gender, sex, and/or sexual orientation, please contact the course
instructor immediately. If you would like to disclose information related to pronouns, name changes, or
identities, I encourage you to do so. UCSB's Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity in the
Student Resource Building is also available to advocate and be of and support to students.
Use of Pronouns
Maintaining a respectful learning environment is important for this course. One way to do this is to ensure
that we are using the correct pronouns of other students and instructors. Pronouns are words used in place
of someone's name, and common third person pronouns are she.her.hers, they.them.theirs, and he.him.his.
Students are able to indicate their pronouns in GOLD, which will then display on course rosters and in
GauchoSpace. Consider adding your pronouns to your Zoom display name, and check for others' pronouns
in their display names when referring to them in this class. Remember that it is always okay to use
someone's name to avoid using the wrong pronouns for them. For more information, visit
http://rcsgd.sa.ucsb.edu/education/pronouns.
(from Enn Burke, Coordinator, Equity and Inclusion, Office of the Dean of Students)
Mental health
Managing stress
Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, cultural differences, can interfere with
the ability of students to succeed and thrive. For resources, contact UCSB Counseling & Psychological
Services (CAPS).
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Mental health services
If you are experiencing any difficulties meeting class requirements, or any difficulties in your personal
life, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services. For information, please call (805-893-4411)
or visit their web site (www.counseling.ucsb.edu).
Statement on sexual harassment
UCSB does not tolerate sexual harassment/sexual violence, which is prohibited by university policy and
state and federal law. The Title IX Compliance and Sexual Harassment Policy Compliance Office
(TIX/SHPC) provides assistance in preventing and resolving and investigating complaints of sexual
harassment/sexual violence and gender discrimination. (https://oeosh.ucsb.edu/titleix/)
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