ENG 1003 Freshman English I
Catalog description:
Instruction in expository essay form, structure, and style. (F, S, Su) ACTS Equivalent
Course Number = ENGL 1013
Type of course: Theory
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: ACT score of 19 or more in both English and Reading
or successful completion of ENG 0053 English Fundamentals
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name: Mrs. Rachel Zaideman
Office: Marked Tree, ASUN Library (in Main Building)
Phone: 870-358-8624
Email: rachel_zaideman@asun.edu
Office hours:
M-Th 7:30-5:30 EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
CLOSED DURING CLASSES: MTWTh 10:30-3:15
Division office phone: 870-358-2117
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS:
Text: Wyrick, Jean. Steps to Writing Well , 12 th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-133-31131-7
References: a college dictionary, a thesaurus (Visit dictionary.com for online versions), the campus library (Visit asun.edu/library for the online catalog and databases), and the internet
Materials: a flash drive (jump drive), a notebook, paper, pencils, pens, and access to a computer with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint installed and with access to the internet
Computers are available for student use in the Learning Resource Center and in the
Library.
MISSION STATEMENT:
ASU-Newport provides an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the lives of our students, enriches our communities and strengthens the regional economy.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Every student graduating from ASU Newport with any Associate Degree will be proficient in the following competencies:
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Communication Skills (oral and written)
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1. Students will demonstrate effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
2. Students will identify an appropriate audience when producing and utilizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
3. Students will discern the purposes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
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Math Skills
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using a mathematical process.
2. Students will show the ability to distinguish between multiple types of equations and apply the correct problem solving procedure.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to graph equations.
4. Students will display, analyze, and interpret data.
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Critical Thinking Skills
1. Students will evaluate concepts learned and apply them to assignments that reflect real life scenarios. (Life application)
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and effectively assess value, relevance, authority, and applicability of information. (Information literacy)
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple problem solving methods, choose the best method for a possible solution to the problem. (Problem solving)
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Technology Skills
1. Students will demonstrate basic skills required to utilize computer hardware, software, and external devices.
2. Students will display the ability to access and utilize an array of software programs both online and offline.
3. Students will show the capacity to communicate electronically including the sending and receiving of email and adding and opening attachments.
4. Students will demonstrate skills necessary to utilize the campus Learning
Management System (LMS) to access direct and indirect academic tools and resources.
EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (ACTS: ENGL 1013) :
The student will achieve the following outcomes:
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respond appropriately to various rhetorical situations, purposes, and audiences
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use writing and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communicating
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integrate original ideas with those of others
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develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading
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use collaborative writing processes
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demonstrate knowledge of structure, paragraphing, tone, mechanics, syntax, grammar, and documentation
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ASSESSMENT OF COURSE COMPETENCIES:
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writing exercises
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on-line and paper exercises on grammar, mechanics, usage, and vocabulary
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paragraphs and short essays employing the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing
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quizzes and exams
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completion of assignments in a timely fashion
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
In this course students will
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engage in critical thinking
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complete writing, grammar, mechanics, usage, and vocabulary exercises
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use the writing process to produce and organize well-written prose
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write effective Standard English sentences, paragraphs, and essays
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refine mechanics and style through proofreading and editing activities
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complete quizzes and exams
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complete assignments in a timely fashion
GRADING CRITERIA AND SCALE:
Attendance and Participation
Paragraphs and Essays
Final Exam
380 points
400 points
3000 points (approximate)
Exercises, Quizzes, and Exams 2000 points (approximate)
ASU-Newport
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = below 60%
TOTAL POSSIBLE 5780 points (approximate)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
In order to obtain appropriate disability related accommodations and services to which they are entitled, students with documented disabilities should voluntarily and confidentially provide the Office of Disability Services (870-358-8636 or disabilityservices@asun.edu
) with appropriate medical documentation regarding the nature and extent of their disability, make their needs known to this Office and follow established procedures for acquiring needed services and accommodations in the classroom or online.
ADVISING STATEMENT:
Students should remain in close contact with their academic advisor to assess degree progress and ensure the timely completion of programs of study.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Dishonesty in any form —including plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others, or unauthorized possession of exams
—may result in the student’s receiving an
F and/or being suspended from the university.
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STUDENT CONDUCT:
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Cell phones and other electronic devices must be disabled before entering the classroom. If special circumstances require your notification, see the instructor before class begins.
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Students should attend every session of every course in which they are enrolled.
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Students are responsible for all material and information given out in class or posted on the Portal.
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Students must not use computers during class unless authorized by the instructor, and computers must be used for class assignments only.
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Students must not disturb others by chatting during class.
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Students must be courteous and respectful toward others at all times.
POLICY ON ABSENCES:
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Students should attend every session of every course in which they are enrolled.
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Students will lose points on their grade for every absence. These points cannot be made up.
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Three occasions of arriving late or leaving early count as an absence.
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Leaving early counts against the attendance grade the same as arriving late.
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If you are absent for part or all of a class, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what information or assignments you may have missed.
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Assignments are due on their due date, even if you are absent. BEING ABSENT
IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR NOT TURNING IN AN ASSIGNMENT WHEN IT IS
DUE.
POLICY ON LATE WORK:
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If you miss an assignment, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to see the instructor and arrange to make up the work.
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Late work will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor; some work cannot be made up.
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TWENTY PERCENT WILL BE DEDUCTED from the grade FOR EACH DAY
LATE on paragraphs, essays, and some other assignments.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
 week 1: chapter 1; chapter 2; chapter 3; example essay ; essay structure assignment; grammar assignments
 week 2: chapter 4; chapter 5; chapter 9; process analysis essay ; essay structure assignment; grammar assignments
 week 3: chapter 10; cause or effect essay ; essay structure assignment; outline assignments; grammar assignments
 week 4: argument essay ; essay structure assignment; dictionary assignment; grammar assignments;
 week 5: grammar assignments; review assignments; final essay ; final exam
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS: sample heading for all assignments:
Student Name
Rachel Zaideman
English I
June 1, 2015
Rough Draft of Descriptive Essay format for all assignments:
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must be typed in Arial 12 point font (even rough drafts)
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must be double-spaced (even rough drafts)
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must have 1-inch margins (even rough drafts)
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must be stapled (if they consist of more than one page)
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must have the correct heading (see above)
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must have a title, if necessary (in addition to the heading)
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must be finished
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must be of the full assigned length
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Since writing is a process, every writing assignment must include at least one or two pre-written, typed rough drafts that you will bring to class for the peer editing process.
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If you email me a document, it MUST be sent as an attachment in Microsoft
Word format. If not, you will receive a zero.
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If you do not have Microsoft Office on your computer, you may download it free from portal.asun.edu > Information Technology Services > Software Download
(Microsoft Office). Be prepared for this download to take some time, and be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
Important messages and updates will be posted on the Portal. You should log on to the
Portal at least three times a week.
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Students are responsible for keeping up with any changes.
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