English Department
CCBC, Essex
School of Liberal Arts
ENGL 102, College Composition II
(CRN #) 53102
MWF: 10:30 – 12:30
Section Designation
HEA
Room:
J130
Summer, 2013
Basic Course Information
Semester/term and year
A.
Instructor: Robert Miller
B.
Instructor’s office room number: E-332
C.
Instructor’s phone number(s) and/ e-mail address: 443-840-1960
e-mail: rmiller2@ccbcmd.edu
D.
Instructor’s office hours: M, T, W, Th: 9:15 – 10:15
Prerequisites: THIS IS AN HONORS VERSION OF ENGL 102, WITH EMPHASIS
ON CLASS DISCUSSION, CRITICAL RESEARCH AND INDEPENDENT
ANALYSIS. PREREQUISITE: ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE HONORS PROGRAM; B. A GRADE OF "A" IN
ENGL 101; C. WRITTEN PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR OF HONORS
PROGRAM DIRECTOR. THIS SECTION IS A BLENDED SECTION
WHICH COMBINES FACE TO FACE INSTRUCTION WITH ONLINE
LEARNING. GO TO CCBC'S WEB PAGE (WWW.CCBCMD.EDU), CLICK
ONLINE LEARNING FOR THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Emergency Closings: For school cancellations, call 443-840-4567 or listen to local radio and
television stations like WBAL.
E.
Course-related concerns: Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty
member. If students are unable to resolve course-related concerns with the instructor
they should contact Associate Professor Brooke Bognanni, Coordinator of English for
CCBC-Essex. The CCBC Student Concerns Policy can be found in the 2011-2012
CCBC College Catalog at www.ccbcmd.edu/catalog12/senatepolices/Student Concerns
Policy.html.
Course Description: ENG 102 focuses on refining skills begun in ENG 101. It consists of discovering,
organizing, and developing ideas in relation to a writer’s purpose, subject, and audience. The focus is
on persuasive writing and reading. Writing persuasively is similar in one way to playing sports or a
musical instrument; frequent guided practice is necessary to maintain existing skills and to acquire new
ones. Even highly proficient writers need to continue building sets of strategies to move from thinking
about a piece of writing to polishing a final draft – strategies that vary depending on the nature of the
writing task and its audience. Therefore, our classes will be designed to provide you with practical
guided writing practice and feedback in the form of invention, research, drafting and revising activities.
Course Goals
A.
Course objectives (learning outcomes)—Upon completion of this course, students will be able
to:
1. Employ a generative and recursive writing process that includes invention, planning,
drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
2. Write whole essays with clear thesis statements, and coherent and unified paragraphs.
3. Think critically and support their thinking with details, examples, reasons, and evidence.
4. Write essays for a purpose, such as argumentation or exposition.
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Vary sentence structure and length for clarity, coherence, and interest.
Employ a variety of rhetorical strategies and modes to express complex ideas.
Use language appropriate to a given audience.
Conduct research using both print and electronic sources.
Incorporate direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrases into their essays.
Use parenthetical documentation and provide documentation for sources on a Works Cited
page.
11. Edit their writing to conform to the grammar and punctuation rules of standard written
English.
Major Topics
1. Writing as a recursive process
2. Unity, coherence, and clarity
3. Rhetorical strategies
4. Revision
5. Editing and proofreading
6. Summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting
7. Documenting sources
8. Grammar, mechanics, and usage review
C. Rationale—
English 102, the second course in a two-course sequence of writing courses, is one of the
essential components of the CCBC General Education Program, providing knowledge, skills,
and attitudes that enable you to achieve many of your academic and career goals. The course
provides you with knowledge that includes basic methods for planning and writing essays,
methods of revision, and techniques for editing and proofreading. Most of these methods and
techniques can be readily transferred to life-work situations in which you will be required to
communicate your ideas and arguments in writing. The advanced skills that you learn in this
course—the thinking as well as writing skills—will enable you to develop exam responses and
longer essays for a variety of academic courses as well as job-related writing assignments. In
addition, the writing experiences that you have in this course will help you develop attitudes of
persistence and cooperation that will enable you to succeed within the diversity of the
contemporary world.
Textbook:
Required
Lunsford, Andrea, and John J. Ruskiewicz. Everything’s an Argument. 6th ed. Boston:
(Without Readings)
A College Level Writers Handbook
Strongly Recommended
A recently published collegiate dictionary
A recently published Thesaurus
Other Materials, Requirements, and Expenses:
Photocopying
Computing Supplies and Printing
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Course Policies:
1. Policy on class attendance
Because writing classes are performance courses that depend upon student attendance for both the class
and the student’s success, this policy is non-negotiable. Therefore, without exception, a student who
exceeds will fail the course. All absences count equally, irrespective of the cause and students who
exceed 2 absences this semester will almost certainly fail. There are no excused absences.
Also, if you must miss a class, you are still responsible for the material that is presented and/or
that is due on that day. Use the lines below to write the names and phone numbers/e-mail address of 4
class members. You should contact one or more of them in case you need something turned in or to get
information about the class you missed.
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Note: Students who participate in college-sanctioned activities and/or who will be unable to
meet the attendance requirements for this class should move to another section where their
activity schedules will not interfere with their classroom obligations (students can freely switch
sections during the first week of the semester). To accommodate students who participate in
college-sanctioned activities, sections of this course are offered at various times of the day and
week. If you think that this course may conflict with a personal or school activity in which you
are involved, please see me immediately.
Religious Holidays: Students not attending class because they are observing major religious holidays
shall be given the opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount
of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the student and the faculty
member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments or test must be made in advance of the
religious holiday at the initiation of the student.
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy: In the event that the college (or a specific
campus) opens late due to weather-related or other emergency conditions, classes will commence
at the announced opening time and resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of
the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff should report to wherever they would normally
have been at the announced opening time. When class is cancelled due to weather, the schedule
will shift down a day, and we will pick up with the missed day when we meet again (for
example, if Monday's class is cancelled, we will do the assignments from Monday on
Wednesday).
Tardiness: Tardiness is not acceptable. Three lates (10 minutes or more) will equal 1 absence.
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2. If I am absent
If I need to cancel class because my car broke down or if I am ill, I will try to get someone to post a
sign. I also will try to email you all, before class. However, if you come to class and I am not here by
the time 15 minutes has elapsed (from when class is to start), please assume that class is cancelled.
3. Grading
Grading for Writing Projects will follow English Department standards, which are based on content,
organization, expression, and mechanics.
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A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = .65 - 69
F = 60 - 59
No paper = 0
4. Behavior
It pains me to have to include such a section, but recent semesters have presented unfortunate situations
where a lack of classroom etiquette resulted in the disruption of the learning of others. Therefore, the
following behaviors will result in an immediate absence for the day: excessive talking, text messaging,
taking phone calls, playing electronic games, instant messaging, viewing non-academic websites,
completing work for other classes, and sleeping. In addition, I kindly ask that you remove sunglasses
and tip hats up, so your eyes are not covered. If, after a verbal warning, your behavior continues to
disrupt others, I will ask you to leave the class. You will be welcome to return to class after we meet in
my office, during office hours, for a conference.
5. The public nature of class writing and discussions
Please consider every piece of writing you do for this class to be "public property." Part of becoming a
good writer is learning to appreciate the ideas and criticisms of others, and in this course our purpose is
to come together as a writing community. Remember that you will often be expected to share your
writing with others, so avoid writing about things that you may not be prepared to subject to public
scrutiny, or things you feel so strongly about that you are unwilling to listen to perspectives other than
your own. This does not mean that you are not entitled to an opinion but that you adopt positions
responsibly, contemplating the possible effect on others.
6. Classroom Protocol: We will spend most of our class time in large and small group discussions and
activities. Some time will also be spent on traditional lecture. Regardless of the class format, you will
be expected to be prepared, to listen and to participate appropriately. Failure to do so is distracting to
other students and will not be tolerated. I may require you to leave (which will constitute an absence),
or if your problem persists, withdraw you from the class.
7. Late Writing Projects
Papers: There are no “excused” paper due-date extensions. However, in the interest of fairness, you will
be allowed to turn in one paper once, one class period late (not including the last paper) with no
penalty, at your discretion. You MUST inform me, in person, the class before the paper’s due date that
you will be taking your “late paper option”. If you do not inform me, you will lose 1 grade for each
class period that your paper is late. This includes drafts and final essays. If you are not here the day
a draft is due, it must be emailed to me via webct BEFORE class starts or you will lose a grade. Papers
are due at the beginning of class for which they have been assigned. Also, any paper that is late (drafts
or otherwise) may NOT be rewritten.
In-class assignments, peer review sessions, drafts, and conferences cannot be “made up” under any
circumstances, since these activities are only effective when conducted “in person”
Please also keep a copy of any Writing Project you turn in, for your own files. You'll need them for the
portfolios, and also if you want to file a grade appeal. Please also note: when you turn in the final
version of any Writing Project, you must also turn in all earlier versions, including notes, outlines, etc.
I will not accept Writing Projects unless all earlier versions are turned in at the same time as the
final version.
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8. Student Out of Class School Work Expectations Policy:
For Face-to-Face Courses: This is a credit/billable hour course. For each credit/billable hour, the
student is expected to complete at least two hours of work per week outside of the class, including
reading, class preparation, homework, studying, etc. Example: If this is a three credit course, the
student is expected to complete at least six hours of work per week outside of the class including
reading, class preparation, homework, studying, etc.
9. Plagiarism
A.
Departmental Plagiarism Policy:
(College Plagiarism Policy is included on the “My CCBC Syllabus Tab” on the student
portal.)
Academic Integrity: For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution
of higher learning, we must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical
behavior. In seeking the truth, learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of
constructive service, honesty is imperative. To these ends, the following actions are
expected of students:
complete all work without unauthorized assistance;
follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments;
as for clarification when instructions are not clear;
provide proper credit when quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing;
and submit only one’s own work.
Part of each student’s education requires learning how to use information correctly.
Using other people’s words or ideas without giving proper credit to the source is
plagiarism and is a serious offense. Students who plagiarize unknowingly should be
shown their error and instructed in the proper use and attribution of information. Students
who plagiarize will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the
assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat
and extreme offenses, the college reserves the right to suspend or expel students.
Suspension and expulsion are actions taken only by the chief student development officer
on campus or a designee.
Examples of plagiarism include:
 Submitting written work taken from another source as one’s own. Examples of other
sources are material from a published author or from the Internet;
 Including in original work undocumented quotations or passages from another writer;
 Including someone else’s original ideas, opinions, or research ideas without giving
him/her credit;
 Paraphrasing without documentation.
Paper and Assignment Format: You must make hard (paper) copies of all papers and drafts. I may
ask you to turn in hard copies of addition materials, including homework, drafts, and source materials.
All final drafts must be typed. Use standard weight, white 8 ½” by 11” paper. All work is to be double
spaced. Put your name, my name and the date in the upper-left hand corner of the first page.
Staple all sheets together. All papers must be handed in together with the “packet”: early drafts,
peer reviews, copies of articles (if assigned), and possibly other materials.
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Incompletes: Please see college policy.
Revising: You will be asked to prepare and revise at least one draft of each paper before you submit it
formally for a grade. If you choose, you may further revise one paper (except paper #4) to try for a
higher grade. This revised version will be due the last class of the semester. NOTE: You may only
revise a paper that was originally turned in on time.
Please also note: During the semester, we will cancel a class so we can hold conferences. You will still
have an assignment for the day. If you miss a conference, you will be counted absent for the same
number of classes that were canceled in order to hold conferences.
Grading:
Essay 1
Essay 2
Paper 3
Project 4
Midterm
Final Retrospective
Journals
Other assignments
20%
20%
20%
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10%
ALL WORK MUST BE STAPLED! Failure to do so will result in a 5 point drop for the essay in
question. One of the best investments you can make for college is buying an inexpensive stapler.
Before each major essay is due, you will be required to share your writing with a group of classmates in
order to give and receive important feedback. You will complete a workshop review sheet for each
group member’s essay.
Drafts: If you are absent for a draft of an essay, it must be emailed to the instructor BY the time it is
due. Otherwise, you will NOT be able to receive an A on the final draft.
COURSE & HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
The following is not intended to be all-inclusive; but rather a brief outline of the due dates and
activities that will occur during the semester. It may (and probably will) be changed, at which time I
will hand out a revised calendar. Readings will be announced in class, so be sure to pay attention in
class as to which readings are due.
Week 1
6/3
Assignments due today:
In-class today: Introduction to class. For next time: Purchase textbook
6/4
Assignments due today: buy textbook; Read webct reading 1: Ebonics. Hw 1: Answer question 1 or 2,
pg. 729; Rd. text chapter 1
In-class today: Introductory exercises. Discussion; Prepare to discuss Audience. WebCt. Turnitin.com;
assign Essay #1.
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6/5
Assignments due today: Read text chapter 20. Make a list of 3contested, misunderstood, or obscure
terms or concepts in your field that interest you (possible topics for essay); Read “webct-Reading- 2”;
HW. #2-question 4 at end of reading.
In-class today: In-class exercise; Discuss reading, field, audience. in-class exercise.
6/6
Assignments due today: Assignments due today: Read text Chapter2; Read “webct-Reading- “Play
with our Name”; HW. #3-question 4 at end of reading. Read chapter 7 (make assignment)
In-class today: in-class exercise. Discuss reading, field; ; Sign up for conferences
Week 2
6/10
Assignments due today: Read text chapter 9; HW #4 pg 240 #3 (only do the first paragraph of the
exercise): In-class today: Discuss defining terms, concepts. Skim Text chapter 21; Citation; Sign up for
conferences; In-Class Exercise. Discuss/change peer review standards
6/11
Assignments due today: Essay 1 – 1st draft; Read chapter 17
In-class today: Individual Conferences
6/12
Assignments due today: first draft for peer review; and Rd. Text Chapter 19; HW 5– text pg 547 #1
In-class today: Peer Reviews/Evaluations. Revision workshop; summary/paraphrasing
6/13
Assignments due today: Essay 1, final draft; read Text Chapter 8; read text chapter 11
In-class today: Essay 2 assigned. Discussion
Week 3
6/17
Assignments due today: Read text chapter 16. Read text chapter 18
In-class today: In-class exercises.
6/18
Assignments due today: Read text Chapter. 3; First Draft of Paper #2
In-class today: Support methodology; Discuss reading.; Peer Review
6/19
Assignments due today: Journals Due; Read chapter 4; Summary HW # 6 Due
In-class today: MIDTERM – in class today: discussion - evaluative claims; Midterm;
6/20
Assignments due today: Blackboard Reading-Play With Our Name. HW 7- What evidence does
Shore present for his argument? Final draft of Essay #2 due; Read Chapter 6; Journals Due
In-class today: Peer Review; discussion; Assign Essay 3
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Week 4
6/24
Assignments due today: Read chapter 10; read chapter 12
In-class today: Class discussion
Last day to withdraw with "W" on transcript
6/25
Assignments due today:; read webct reading: Harrison Bergeron. HW 8: Did you like the story? Why
or why not?
In-class today: Project Essay 4; Final Retrospective Asssigned
6/26
Assignments due today: First Draft Essay 3; Read text chapter 11
In-class today: Causal Arguments; peer evaluation
6/27
Assignments due today: Read Text chapter 13; Blackboard reading: If Hitler Asked You: HW 9:
Would you or wouldn’t you do it?
In-class today:; Stylin’; Diction/Discussion
Week 5
7/1
Assignments due today: Rd. Chapter 5; Final draft of paper #3
In-class today: Fallacies;
7/2
Assignments due today: Essay 3 – Final Draft due ; read text chapter 14; Read webct reading – The
Perfect Joke
In-class today: in-class work
7/3
Assignments due today: Essay 3 – Final Draft Due; Final Retrospective due: read chapter 15; Revised
paper (optional) due.
In-class today: Oral Presentation
7/4 NO SCHOOL
Final Exam: There is no final “exam” for this class; however, you may pick up your graded work
during the scheduled final exam period for this class. We will discuss this when the time approaches.
Assignments: Assignments in this class will be clustered around a particular field of interest for each
student, whether a major or an area that you are interested in further researching.
Paper 1: Definitional Essay.
Paper 2. Review of a journal article within your “field”.
Paper 3. A Proposal of an Argument.
Project 4.. A humorous recasting of your proposal –
a) using power point OR
b) other media
Final Retrospective
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Journals: To be turned in two times per semester (see calendar)
Write minimum ½ page twice a week. (Does NOT need to be typed.)
a) one free write
b) one reaction to week in class
In-class assignments: To be handed out as the semester progresses.
Final retrospective analysis: To be explained at later date.
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