Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix Number
ENC 1102
CRN:
10363
Credit:
3
Term:
Fall 2011
A composition course that focuses on writing based upon a study and analysis of the major
literary genres.
Course Catalog
Description:
Course Title:
Developmental Writing I
E. Terranova
Contact Information:
Email: terranoe@lscc.edu
Phone: (352) 536-2264 (email
is preferred)
Instructor:
Office Location:
South Lake
Office- 2334
Office Hours:
MW 11-Noon and 3:30-5pm
TTH (Online Hours) 11amNoon and 3:30-5pm
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Co-requisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and Online
Computer Access
Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will do)
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
C or higher in ENC 1101
None
Kennedy, X.J., and Dana Gioia, Ed. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry,
Drama, and Writing 11th ed. New York: PearsonLongman, 2010.
and
The Little, Brown Compact Handbook with Exercises (Aaron 7th ed. 2009)
Students are expected to be able to communicate through an active LSCC e-mail account and
access the Internet to complete online exercises.
By applying the materials and theories offered in this course, students will be able to identify
three major forms of literature - the short story, poetry, and drama - and analyze them using
basic critical reading skills. Students will also be able to research background and critical
writings pertaining to an author or literary work, prepare a balanced and logical oral
presentation, and write technically correct yet readable papers about topics in literature. The
student will develop more sophisticated composition skills while acquiring an appreciation of
literature and an understanding of literary techniques and terminology.
Outcome:
To demonstrate analytical thinking skills with the ability to conduct close readings and
to interpret and analyze passages of literature.
Competency:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Read about and identify intercultural experiences in essays and literature, learning
from and synthesizing the information
Outcome:
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To demonstrate the ability to select appropriate academic sources of literary criticism
and to incorporate literary theory into critical analysis essays based on literature
employing an accepted academic documentation system.
Competency:
Write formal research paper(s) utilizing proper MLA Style for format &
documentation.
Utilize academically accepted resources in the creation of research project(s).
Outcome:
To write an essay that uses critical analysis and interpretation which illustrates
college-level language and communication skills.
Competency:
Write & edit essays that are free of surface issues, including grammar, spelling, &
punctuation issues
Write & edit essays that employ accepted Standard English, use appropriate
connotation/denotation, adopt an academic level of formality, and avoid clichés,
jargon, slang, doublespeak, etc.
Outcome:
To identify and discuss, major periods, authors, themes and works in literature.
Competency:
Understand and apply critical reading skills in responding to and critically analyzing
written text.
Utilize appropriate modes of rhetorical development, i.e. analysis and argument and
apply literary theory in written assignments.
Outcome:
To recognize the importance of planning and creating projects in a timely manner to
meet both a list of criteria and a deadline.
Competency:
Use the writing process to follow through a major research project: choosing an
appropriate topic, formulating a valid thesis, outlining a project, gathering resources,
producing the paper/project, revising it thoroughly, & proofreading it effectively.
Academic Integrity:
Important Information for
Students with Disabilities:
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of
respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of
academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful
and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate
consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library
resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See
college catalog for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations
should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The
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Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements
can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352365-3574 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at
www.lscc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services.
Privacy Policy (FERPA):
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a
Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for your
information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance in ENC 1102 is essential. If students miss class, they are responsible for
contacting the instructor to find out what they missed. E-mail is the preferred method
for this so that they can have their answer in writing. When emailing about the
course, students should put their name and ENC 1102 in the Subject line. If a
student doesn’t get a response of some kind within 24 hours, he or she should call the
instructor to check.
Missing the number of times equal toONE week of class meetings will have a
serious effect on a student’s grade for the course. Consequently, missing more than 3
classes will put the student in danger of failing the course. Because genuine
emergencies do occur, a student will not automatically be penalized for missing 3
classes. However, there are no excused absences. Regardless of why a student is
absent, he or she is still absent. If a student does miss a class, it is his or her
responsibility to contact the instructor (preferably by email so we have a written
record) before the missed class is over.
Being more than 15 minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early from any class
meeting will result in “half” an absence. Being tardy 3 times will result in an absence.
Quizzes or other activities done at the beginning or end of class cannot be made up if
the student is late or leaves early unless arrangements with the instructor have been
made in advance.
EXCEPT IN RARE CASES, there will be no make-up for quizzes, class work, and
exams.
If for any reason a student decides to discontinue class attendance, it is his or her
responsibility to withdraw from class prior to the date published in the catalog.
Withdrawal forms are available from the counseling center. Failure to withdraw
properly from class will result in a grade of “F” in the course.
Withdrawal Deadline:
Monday, October 31st
Methods of Evaluation:
Each paper will be graded using a rubric provided when the assignment is given. The
student’s work will be judged against accepted academic standards for writing and
documentation.
All assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the due date listed on the
course calendar. Penalties for late assignments are as follows:
One class late: -10% of the grade for that assignment
Two classes late: -20% of the grade for that assignment
Three classes late: student can receive half credit for completion
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Over three classes late: no work accepted
If a student is absent, he or she should email the assignment by the start of class time
and bring the “hard copy” on the day the student returns to class. The student will
receive an email confirming receipt of the assignment. If the instructor has NOT
confirmed the receipt of the assignment; then, the assignment has NOT been received.
Participation15%
Quizzes15%
Oral Presentation 10%
Literary Analysis 10% (x3)
Grading Scale:
Mid Term
Final Exam
90-100 = A
89-80 = B
79-70 = C
69-60 = D
59 or below = F
15%
15%
Readings are due the first day of the week they are assigned. This is also posted on my
website.
Week One- 8/22-8/26Syllabus
Course Intro
Reading a Story
Writing about Literature
Week Two-8/29-9/2- Read Ch. 2 (pp 25-40) in Book 1
-Point of View
-A Rose for Emily
-A Tell Tale Heart
Course Calendar:
Week Three-9/5(HOLIDAY)-9/9- Read pp 51-74; pp 42-51 Book 1
Point of View, cont'd
James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues"
Week Four-9/12-9/16- Read pp 436-454; pp 110-114 Book 1
Eudora Welty’s “Why I Live at the P.O.”
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Kate Chopin’s “The Storm”
Week Five-9/19-9/23- Read pp 369-379; pp 407-415 Book 1
Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
Flannery O'Connor on Writing
first 2 selections from Critics on Flannery O'Connor
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Week Six-9/26-9/30- Read Ch. 42 (pp 1912-1936) & Ch. 45 (pp 1972-1996) Book
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Writing about a Story
Writing a Research Paper
Mid Term Review
Week Seven- 10/3-10/7- Draft of Short Story Paper DUE 10/7
Midterm Monday
Review of MLA documentation
Bring rough draft of Fiction Paper on Wednesday
Week Eight- 10/10-10/14- Read Ch. 13 (pp 631-644); Ch. 14 (pp 645-673); Book 2
Short Story Paper due 10/14
Reading a Poem
Listening to a Voice
Week Nine- 10/17-10/21- Read Ch. 22 (pp 809-826) & Ch. 43 (pp 1937-1959) Book 2
and Book 4
Closed Form Poetry
Writing about a Poem;
Poetry Paper Assignment
Week Ten- 10/24-10/28 Read Ch. 25 (pp 866-886); Ch. 31 (pp 974-992); Book 2
Draft of Poetry Paper DUE 10/28
Myth & Narrative
Critical Casebook: Dickinson and Hughes
Week Eleven- 10/31-11/4- Read Ch. 34 (pp 1109-1132) Book 3
Poetry Paper due 11/14
Week Twelve- 11/7-11/11 (Holiday)- Read Ch. 39 (pp 1677-1679); Preview
Shakespeare by reading at least 1 or 2 scenes to get a feel for the language. Book 3
Evaluating a Play
Drama assignment
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Film)
Week Thirteen- 11/14- 11/18- Read pp 1558-1612 Book 3
Draft of Drama Paper 11/18
Finish A Midsummer Night's Dream
Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House
Week Fourteen- 11/21-11/25 (Holiday 11/23-11/25)- Read pp 1612-1660 Book 3
Drama Paper due 11/25
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Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie
Week Fifteen- 11/28-12/2Final Exam Review
-Final Exam Review
Cell phones or any devices which may interrupt class with an audible sound MUST be
turned off and put away during class. If a student interrupts class with one of these
devices, that student will leave class immediately and not return until the next class
meeting.
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
No text messaging or any other electronic communications should occur while we are
in class.
Students are expected to participate in class discussion in a responsible manner,
presenting opinions but also permitting others to present their opinions. Disrespect,
whether verbal or non-verbal, will not be tolerated and any student exhibiting such
behavior will be asked to leave the classroom.
Leaving the classroom during class is not acceptable except for an emergency. If a
student needs to use the restroom, he or she should do so before class begins. If a
student is thirsty, he or she should get a drink before class begins. Students are not
permitted to leave class for those reasons. If a student has some circumstance that
prevents him or her from sitting through class, that student should talk to me about it
outside of class.
If a student comes late to class, he or she should enter quietly and NEVER cross the
class in front of the instructor or any speaker.
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
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Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College
Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule
2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary changes in
course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.
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