ENG 0123:
CRN: 19528
Reading and Writing for
College
LAR 233
MWF 1:00 - 1:50
Fall 2015
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Ms. Kristen Kirkman
Office Phone: 405-974-5516
Office Location: LAR 229
KKirkman@uco.edu (preferred contact method)
Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:30; by appointment as needed
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Catalogue Description
Reading & Writing for College will prepare students for ENG 1113 (English Composition) by providing
extensive instruction in writing Standard English for academic and professional audiences. This course
is not available for college credit.
Prerequisites
None
Transformative Learning Outcomes
Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and
reflective learning experiences. All students at the University of Central Oklahoma will have
transformative learning experiences in six core areas: discipline knowledge; leadership; research;
creative and scholarly activities; service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural
competencies; and health and wellness.
This course supports the following tenets of transformative learning:
● Discipline Knowledge—students explore, discuss, and practice the techniques, conventions,
and processes that produce college-level writing.
● Global and Cultural Competency—students read and write about global and cultural issues
and direct writing to diverse audiences.
● Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities)—students read, write, and
discuss complex texts and produce short essays about college-level subjects.
● Civic Engagement—students learn how the public use of language has the potential to affect
an audience and to effect a change in their communities.
● Wellness—students read about, write about, and discuss those intellectual, emotional, and
spiritual issues that give human existence vitality and meaning.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of Reading and Writing for College, students will be able to
● read, comprehend, and summarize a range of complex texts commonly found in college
courses.
● cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking in support of inferences made about
texts.
● follow a reliable writing process that includes planning, drafting, editing, revising, and
experimenting.
● write complete sentences in Standard American English.
● reflect on the relations between stylistic and structural aspects of writing including word
choice, sentence order, and paragraph order.
● write coherent and cohesive short essays that put into practice the above objectives.
Textbooks
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Other readings as assigned in-class or on d2l
Other Supplies or Resources
Internet access, GoogleDrive, lined paper, blue or black ink pens
Course Outline, Grading, and Participation Requirements
Course Outline
Please see the course calendar provided in-class and on d2l.
Date and Time of Final Exam
There is no final exam for this course.
Number of Exams and Points for Each Exam
N/A
Names and Descriptions of Required Assignments and Percentages for Each Assignment
Because this is a support course for ENG 1113, many of the assignments will directly correlate to
assignments in that course and will be determined by student need. All assignments will fall under the
following categories:
Participation in / Completion of activities associated with ENG 1113 assignments: 40%
Reading Discussions and assignments associated with The Kite Runner: 30%
Critical Reading development assignments (outside of the novel): 15%
Writing/Language Usage exercises: 15%
Grading Scale
A grading rubric for papers will be provided in class.
Final Grade: You must earn a minimum of 70% to pass the course.
89.5-100 A
79.5-89.4 B
69.5 – 79.4 C
59.5 – 69.4 D
0 – 59.4 F
Class Management Information
Attendance Policy
The First-Year Composition Program has a standard attendance policy for all courses in the program.
Upon the ninth absence in a MWF section the student will fail the course. Absences due to a
university sponsored event or military service will not be counted towards these totals. Neither illness
nor family emergencies constitute an excused absence. Students will not be allowed to make up work
missed due to an unexcused absence. In addition to this policy, I ask that students be punctual to
class. If you arrive after I have taken attendance, it is your responsibility to come to me after class and
ask me to mark you as present. However, if you are more than 15 minutes late, you will be counted
absent. If you know you must miss class, you should make arrangements with me to submit the
assignment before the due date.
Late Work Policy
In most cases, late work will not be accepted. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. I do
not accept any assignments via email unless I give special permission.
If you feel you will miss class on a day an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to submit your
assignment BEFORE class begins.
If you miss class, it is also your responsibility to find out what you missed from a peer.
All major essay assignments (graded drafts) must be submitted to D2L before class on the posted due
date and your binder containing a clean, printed draft and all previous drafts must be submitted at
the beginning of class on the due date.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty in which a student presents the words or ideas of another
author in a way that intentionally misleads a reader to believe that the words or ideas were the
student’s. Instructors have numerous options for dealing with confirmed cases of plagiarism, ranging
from asking students to repeat an assignment to failure of the course and other severe university
sanctions. The procedures for dealing with confirmed cases of academic dishonesty are located in the
Student Code of Conduct, section IV.D.4.
Turnitin.com Policy
UCO subscribes to the Turnitin.com plagiarism prevention service. Students agree that by taking this
course, all required assignments may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to
Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted assignments will be included as source
documents in the Turnitin.com restricted access reference database for the purpose of detecting
plagiarism of such assignments. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and
Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com website. Turnitin.com is just one of various plagiarism
prevention tools and methods which may be utilized by your faculty instructor during the terms of the
semesters.
Behavior policy
Within this course, we will likely discuss issues that elicit differing responses and opinions. Good
critical thinking, which is a catalyst to good writing, involves the ability to enter sensibly into on-going
conversations about controversial and highly debatable topics. The instructor promotes healthy
discussion, but students are expected to approach topics in a respectful and judicious manner.
Moreover, discriminatory language of any kind will not be tolerated.
Although the instructor seeks to provide an environment in which students feel comfortable adding
their input, this, too, should be done considerately. Do not talk over classmates, and do not talk when
the instructor is talking.
The instructor reserves the right to have disruptive students leave class. If a student must leave class
because of behavioral issues, he or she must speak with the instructor before returning to the next
class meeting. The student will not receive participation points for the day and will be counted absent.
Technology Policy
Use of cell phones will not be allowed during class time without instructor permission. There will be
work days on which items such as headphones will be allowed. As we are in a computer classroom,
items such as laptops are not necessary.
Please check your UCO email and D2L daily.
Other UCO Policies
Students Requesting Special Accommodations
The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special
accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405)
974-2516. The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should also
notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class.
UCO Student Information Sheet and Syllabus Attachment
The UCO Master Calendar lists all times the University is closed for
Holidays. http://calendar.uco.edu/MasterCalendar .aspx
LIBRAIW HOURS
The Max Chambers Library hours can be found al
http://library.uco.edu/
WEATHE R RELATED INFO RMATION
Students, faculty, and staff may call the UCO Closing Linc al (405)
974-2002 or check the UCO H ome Page at www.uco.edu . You ma
also check with local media. Classes that are scheduled 10 begin
when the campus is closed are canceled. Any activity (classes,
meetings, events, etc.) that is going on at the time of Universi ty
closure will terminate at that time. When daytime classes arc
canceled or a late starting time isannounced,local media are called
by 6:30 a.m.If evening classes are canceled, calls to the media arc
made beginning at 4:00 p.m.. in time for the 5 o'clock news.
EMERGENC IES DURING FINALS STATEMENT
Ifa university emergency occurs that prevents the administration of a
final examination. the student's final course grade will be calculated
based on the work in the course completed 10 lhal point in time. Final
exams will not be rescheduled,and a grade of"I"will not be given dS
a result of the canceled exam.
Fl A L EXAM DAI LY LIM ITS
A s1uden1is not required 10take more than two final examinations on
the same day. When three or more final examinations are scheduled
on the same day, as listed in the official examination schedule,
rescheduling of the excess examinations will start with the lowest
course (not CRN) numbcr(s). Online courses arc excluded.
To reschedule a final examination:
I) the student must petition the appropriate dean(s) using the Petition
for Reschedu ling Final Exams form which is available from any
dean's office or online at:
http://www.uco.edu/academic .
affairs/filcs/policiesandguidelines/4academicstandards/4.4f1na!E1a
msOFFICIAL.pdf ;
2) the petition must be made no later than five calendar days prior 10
the beginning of exam week for the semester or term in question;
3) 1he approval will be delivered to the faculty member by the
student;
4) dean(s} will send a copy of approved form to AV P/Studenl Affairs.
(13ox 151);
5) the faculty member shall reschedule, with the student, a day and
time agreeable to both;
6) the exam must be administered only during the official final
examinat ion week;
7) the new exam dale must nol interfere with the timely submission
of grades for the entire class.
HOW TO CONTACT A FACULTY MEMBER
If you have questions regarding your class. speak with your
instructor. Faculty include their office hours and/or phone number :n
the class syllabus.
Cl.ASS ATTE 'DANCE IS IMPORTA 'T
Talk with your instructor about fil!Y absences. SOME
DEPARTME TS A D PROFESSORS HAV E MA DATORY
ATIENDA CE POLICIES so your grade may be affected by your
absence. Check your course syllabus or ask your instructor for this
infonnation.
EXPECTATION OF WORK
Full-time college students are expected 10 spend approximately 40
hours each week in class attendance and study outside of class.
According to Regents' policy, for each hour in class a student is
expected to spend two (2) to three (3) hours studying for the class
(OSRH E 11-2-34)
WE' RE H ERE FOR YOU!
The administration, faculty, and staff want you to be successful in
your learning experience here at UCO! I f you have questions or
concerns, seek help EARLY.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL H EALTH: The
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Professional SiaITof1he Center for Counseling and Well-Being help
UCO students to resolve emotional difficulties, improve personal
skills, overcome the effects of trauma or grief,decrease substance
use, and achieve their intellectual, personal and creative potential.
Services arc confidential and private. Please sec
hllp://www.uco .edu/studcn1-affairs/scc/ for contact infonnalion , 10
make an appointment ,or to complete an anonymous screening at the
Student Counseling Center. Services arc free lo UCO sllldcnls.
Call SAM
UCO also participates in Call SAM (Student Assistance by Mercy), a
free mental health services call center dedicated lo helping students.
The 2417, toll-free helpline service can be reached by calling 855225-2SAM (2627). Call SAM is managed by behavioral health and
medical providers trained in mental health. Students can call for help
with depression, anxiety, unhealthy eating, substance abuse, social
issues, or any other stressors.
llELPFUL NUMB ERS
Admissions Office, 974-2727
Advisement Center,974-2342
Bookstore,974-2736
Campus Activities and Events, 974-2363
Career Services,974-3346
Center for cLeaming and Customized Education,974-2420
College of Business.974-2426
College of Education and Professional Studies,974-570 I
College of Fine Arts and Design, 974-3770
College of Liberal Arts. 974-5540
College of Mathematics and Science, 974-2461
Counseling Center, 974-2215
Distance Education-SPOC,974-2347
Financial Aid Office, 974-3334
Fraternity and Sorority Life, 974-2580
Global Affairs, 974-2390
Graduate College, 974-3341
Housing Office, 974-2746
Off-Campus Life, 974-3654
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 974-3588
Police Services, 974-2345 non-emergency, 9-1-1 emergency
Resi<lence l.ife. 974-2746
Student Life, 974-2364
Testing Center, 974-2388
Transportation and Parking, 974-2780
Volunteer and Service Leaming Center, 974-2621
EMERGEN CY EVACUATION AN D DRILLS:
The purpose of an Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Drill is to
educate the participants in the fire safety features, shelter locations,
exit routes available, and procedures 10be followed in the event of a
real emergency. All drills shall be treated as real events. All
students will be asked to sign an attendance sheet once you arc al the
designated relocation point. In the event of Severe Weather:
Primary Shelter Location are - Library Basement, Liberal Arts
Basement, Murdaugh Hall Basement.Tiiatchcr Hall Basement, NUC
noor north, Howell Hall Suite 118, and Central Plaza Basement. In
the event you cannot reach a designated shelter area in a timely and
safe manner, it isrecommended 1ha1 you "shelter in place" by
moving 10 the lowest level and smallest room located in the center
of the structure. An interior closet or bathroom is generally a good
location. Use what you have to shield your hands and face from
nying debris. Put as much space between you and exterior walls as
possible and stay away from windows. Nc\lcr take shelter in a. hall
that opens 10 the south or the west . Do not leave your shelter 111 place
location until you arc sure the danger has passed . A basement is
considered the safest location in severe weather and locations on
campus with accessible basements are limited.
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Map of Emergency Shelters on campus: