IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Syllabus Information
English Composition 106
Term: Fall 2011
I. Faculty Information:
Instructor: Mrs. Schnepel
Phone: 487-3804
E-mail: eschnepel@treynor.k12.ia.us
Schedule: 8:00-1:45
II. Course Information
Course Prefix/ No.
Eng 106
Course Name
English Composition II
Credits
3
Course Description:
Composition II follows Composition I with advanced readings and practice in different kinds of
writing, including exposition, argumentation, and critical analysis. The course includes library
research and culminates in the presentation of a term paper. (3/0)
Prerequisite: A grade of ―C‖ or higher in Composition I.
Course Meeting Times
M-F; assigned class period
Course Location
Mrs. Schnepel’s classroom or lab as assigned
Required Textbooks
Literature and Its Writers: Ann and Samuel Charters
Suggested Supplemental Textbooks, References
As noted in class
Materials and Supplies to be Furnished by Student
Pocket folder for writing portfolios
Pocket folder for journal assignments
Spiral notebook for class notes and journaling
flash drive for saving work
Writing utensil
Course Learning Objectives
Students in this class are expected to achieve the following objectives:
1. Composes developed and organized texts for appropriate audiences.
2. Demonstrates critical thinking and reading skills in class discourses.
3. Incorporates conventions of formal English into the editing and revising process.
4. Appropriately integrates sources into a text.
5. Produces texts in a variety of rhetorical modes.
6. A minimum of four assignments or l4 polished pages of writing is required
Goals for students:
Improved proficiency in these skillsClose reading, summary and analysis of own and others’ writing
Navigating a college library and locating and evaluating print and online information
Critically interpreting and evaluating texts
Analyzing arguments in other writers’ texts
Crafting well-informed, carefully-reasoned arguments
Evaluating other writers’ drafts, giving appropriate and useful feedback
Sentence-level editing and proofreading
The ability to write papers with these characteristicsA clear thesis
A clear, reader-friendly structure, including an effective introduction and conclusion and
achieved unity and cohesion
Thorough, honest exploration of ideas
Appropriate citation of sources using MLA and/or APA documentation format
Clear, varied, well-constructed sentences
Usage and mechanics conforming with standard edited English
A productive conception of writingUnderstanding of writing as a complex, recursive process involving prewriting, drafting,
substantive revision, and editing
Understanding of writing as a process whereby ideas are developed, explored,
evaluated and communicated as a means of challenging and/or extending the thinking
of others
Understanding of writing as communication addressed to a particular audience and
governed by a particular set of purposes.
Course Practices:
1. Attendance Requirements : Please pay close attention to the attendance and tardy policies.
These are in place to ensure each student’s academic success. Missing class always
means missing information. Skipping class shows disrespect to self, peers, and teachers.
Class time always includes discussion and explanation that you’ll need to successfully
complete assignments. If you miss a class, get the information from a responsible student or
from me before school.
Attendance: Any unexcused absence will result in ―0‖ credit for all work missed during
the time absent. Any student who has 4 or more unexcused absences from a class may
receive a letter grade of ―F‖ for the class and will be required to remain in the class for
the rest of the semester.
Students will be allowed eight class absences per semester for all absences. Any
student who accumulates 4 or more unexcused absences from any class or classes per
semester, or is absent a total of 8 times (excused and/or unexcused) may be assigned
the grade of ―F‖ for the class, and the student will remain in that class for the remainder
of the semester.
Tardy: Each unexcused tardy will be reported to the office. A tardy of longer than 10
minutes counts as an absence for that class. See the student handbook for the complete
tardy policy.
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If a teacher necessarily detains a student at the end of a class period, a pass will be
given for the next class and the tardy will be recorded as ―excused‖.
Standards for written work
 Daily assignments can be hand written
 Formal papers will be typed
 See SAT scoring guide and sample essays
Late papers and assignments
 Late daily assignments will be accepted for up to 1 week at a 50% deduction
 Late formal essays (1-2 days: 20%; 3-5 days: 50%; after 1 week: 0%)
Missed exams
 Exams can be made up for excused absences. See student handbook for specific policy.
Extra Credit
 No extra credit is available.
Participation
 Class participation is mandatory and is scored according to the discussion rubric
7. Classroom Management and Behavior
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1. Do show respect for each other, yourselves, and me.
2. Do listen to others.
3. Do expect fair treatment.
4. Do take responsibility for your actions.
5. Do be prompt.
GRADING: (guideline only)
Daily participation—10 points per seminar (x 12-15)
Group presentations—100 points per semester
Journal/reading log—10 points per assigned reading (x12-15)
Research logs—10 (x12-15 MLA style works cited entries per week)
Analyses papers—3 x 100 points
Reader response paper (1/2 page per assigned reading x 10 points)
Quizzes—Temperament theory x 3
Final exam—100 points
GRADING SCALE:
90-100 %
A
80-89 %
B
70-79 %
C
60-69 %
D
Below 60% F
Course Schedule
Week 1: Rdg: Nonfiction—social science. Psychological theory: David Keirsey’s Temperament
Theory. Quiz end of each section (3)
Week 2: Introduction and elements of fiction: 7-16; Reading, Thinking, and Writing about Short
Fiction 17-21; Literary theory 1609-16 Writing focus: Literary analysis, and personal
narrative/reflective writing.
Week 3-4: Applying psychological criticism using temperament theory. Practice using literary
theory:
Bambara “The Lesson” 61-7; Chopin “The Story of An Hour” 137-9; Gilman, “The Yellow
Wallpaper” 182-93 Updike “A&P” 520-4; Oates “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
396-408; Tan, “Two Kinds” 511-20; O’Connor 434-47 “Good Country People”, 434-47, “A Good
Man is Hard to Find” 448-60 and commentaries 630,633,639; Hemingway “Hills Like White
Elephants” 230-3; Ellison “Battle Royal” 150-60; Baldwin “Sonny’s Blues” 38-61; Walker
“Everyday Use,” 530-7
Week 5-6: Paper—psychological analysis. Choose from one of the following stories. You will be
responsible for your own and your group members’ stories.
Munro, “An Ounce of Cure” (handout); Wolff, “Powder” (handout); Boyle, “Carnal Knowledge”
(handout); Steinbeck “The Chrysanthemums” 502-10Carver “Cathedral” 75-84; O’Brien “The
Things They Carried” 409-422; Alexie “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven” 22-27;
Erdrich, “The Red Convertible” 161-8; Silko, “The Man to Send Rain Clouds” 498-501;
presentations; RD analysis #1 due; conferences. Analysis paper #1 due
Weeks 7-9 Novel—To Kill A Mockingbird; Senior Memory Book: begin 1 entry per week.
Analysis paper #2 due
To Kill A Mockingbird test
Week 10-11: Complete senior memory book. See guidelines and rubric. (15 page minimum)
Week 12-14: Drama analysis: Grades include quality of final product (see score sheet); presentation
of material, and self analysis.
Each group assigned one of the following plays: Sophocles, A Doll House, The Glass Menagerie,
Death of a Salesman; Raisin in the Sun
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Research the author’s background and the history of the play. (1 page)
Review chapter 24: Critical perspectives and literary theory. Choose 4 to apply to the play. (1
page per critical perspective)
Character analysis: What drives/motivates these characters? What do you learn about their
personalities from direct and indirect characterization? (1 page)
Read the play using the guidelines for reading drama on page 1075. (type notes—particularly
interesting observations for #4-6 made throughout the play)
Read the accompanying commentaries in your book and 2 others that you find using EBSCO and
write a summary and reflection about each.
Develop presentation—must include: A. power point or other visual aid B. a representation of a
key scene C. Explanation of information gathered and synthesized for #s 1-5.
Week 15-17: Hamlet
Analysis paper #3 due
Week 18: Review/Final Exam
III. College Policy/Information
Honor Code – Academic Honesty
Upon enrolling at Iowa Western Community College, each student assumes an obligation to conduct
her/his academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic honesty established by
the College and its faculty. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student, disciplinary action will
be taken.
Diversity Statement
Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that promote
intellectual growth and human enrichment.
American with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to fully participate in academic
programs or campus activities, please email disabilityservices@iwcc.edu or call 712-325-3299.
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Accommodations are arranged through the Student Success Office, located in the Student Center (2
floor). Please allow for adequate time to implement your accommodations.
FERPA
Student rights concerning access to educational records are spelled out in Federal Public Law 98-380 as
amended by Public Law 93-568 and in regulations published by the Department of Education. Student
records and class schedules will be released only to students showing proper identification.
Cyber-Library and Academic Support (Students can access books, magazines, journals, newspapers,
films and audio books 24/7 through the IWCC Cyber-Library by clicking on the ―Resources‖ tab in any
SAIL course and choosing OneSearch. For questions about finding information at your campus or center,
email cyberliabrary@iwcc.edu or call 712-325-3478 for the Council Bluffs Campus or 712-542-5117 for
the Clarinda Campus. FREE tutoring and academic assistance are available through the Academic
Support Center, located on the second floor of the Student Center on the Council Bluffs campus, in a
variety of core, general requirement classes. One-on-one assistance is available on a walk-in basis or by
appointment for certain subjects. Group tutoring is available, but must be scheduled in advance. For
more information about tutoring services or help in your classes, email tutoring@iwcc.edu or call 712-3253494.
Personal Electronic Devices
To provide an environment conducive to learning, Iowa Western Community College requires that cellular
phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices be turned off or set to vibrate when entering
classrooms, computer labs, library, offices, auditoriums, or arena areas. Cellular phones with picture
taking capabilities are not allowed in bathrooms, locker rooms or other areas where there is a reasonable
expectation of privacy. Faculty members do have the right to prohibit the use of any electronic device in
their classroom.