SYLLABUS--ENGLISH 1010
COMPOSITION
Spring 2005
DR. BONDS
Office: SAC 468 Hours: M-W 2-3; T/R 1:30-2:30 and by appointment Phone: 519-4657
E mail: ellen.bonds@villanova.edu Webpage: http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/ellen.bonds/
Texts:
The New World Reader Gilbert H. Muller, Houghton Mifflin, 2005
Technical Communications Paul V. Anderson, Heinle & Heinle, 1999
A Writer’s Reference, Diana Hacker, Beford/St. Martin’s, 1999
Assignments:
Reading Assignments--Students will prepare readings in advance of class and be ready to demonstrate
that they have read ACTIVELY. Students must bring all pertinent texts to class.
I may give unannounced quizzes.
Course Goals:
At the outcome of this course, students will be able to
*Determine the appropriate response and format for a variety of communications situations.
*Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using clear, concise, correct expression.
*Continue to develop their effective communications and critical thinking skills.
Writing Assignments--Students will plan, draft, workshop, and rewrite three papers and a research project
and attend personal writing conferences.
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All final drafts must be typed, double spaced, and follow MLA format
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All pages must be numbered with student’s name in upper right-hand corner
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All final papers must use proper citation format
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All final papers must be submitted in a folder along with ALL
preliminary work INCLUDING COMPUTER DRAFTS and handwritten planning.
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Papers will lose one letter grade for each class day that they are late.
No paper will be accepted unless ALL of the above guidelines are met.
Class Participation Assignments--Students will participate in small group discussions and oral
presentations.
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All students must attend ALL small group discussions
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All students must participate in class oral reports.
Class Policies--Students will be responsible for regular class attendance and for prompt, courteous
communication with me.
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Students are expected to attend ALL classes: 3 unexcused absences will lower final grade;
six or more may result in failing the class.
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For excused absences and make-ups, please provide documentation.
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If you miss class, you must contact me or one of your classmates to find out
what you have missed. You will be responsible for being prepared for class when you
return.
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Being unprepared for class counts as an unexcused absence.
Students must practice academic honesty. I will enforce the penalties set up by the
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University’s policy. Refer to http://www.vpaa.villanova.edu/academicintegrity/
FINAL GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: PAPER 1 (10%); PAPER 2 (20%); PAPER
3 AND ORAL REPORT (20%) ; RESEARCH PROJECT (30%); AND CLASS GRADE (20%).
If you have any special concerns and/or needs, please schedule a CONFIDENTIAL conference with me.
Schedule
WEEK ONE
1/18-20
Intro to course. Bring handbooks to class
Review the writing process; WORKSHOP—Getting Started
Read Chapters 3,4 & 10 Technical Communication (TC)
For next week, read Chapter 5 and 189-211 TC
WEEK TWO
1/25-27
Argument/Persuasion and King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
Attend a MLK event
WEEK THREE
2/1-3
Selections from New World Reader
WEEK FOUR
2/8-10
Paper One Due/Selections from New World Reader cont’d.
WEEK FIVE
2/15-17
Conferences and Workshop
WEEK SIX
2/22-24
Selections from New World Reader
WEEK SEVEN
3/1-3
Discuss Research and Reports—read Chapter 6 (TC) Paper 2 due
Library Workshop/Meet in Falvey—second floor
WEEK EIGHT
3/7-11
FALL BREAK
WEEK NINE
3/15-17
Oral Communication & Executive Summaries
Chapters 11, 17 & 20 Technical Communications
WEEK TEN
3/22-24
Work on Oral Reports
Easter Break
WEEK ELEVEN
3/29-31
WEEK TWELVE
4/5-7
ORAL REPORT PRESENTATIONS
WEEK THIRTEEN
4/12-14
WEEK FOURTEEN
4/19-21
WEEK FIFTEEN
4/26-28
WEEK SIXTEEN
N.B.: 5/3=Friday
Discuss Chpt 21 and workshops for Proposals
Oral Reports cont’d
Executive Summaries due 4/7
Read Chapter 21 (TC)
Work on Proposals cont’d.
No Class—Conferences
Evaluations/Research Proposals Due
5/5