International Institute For Health Care Professionals, Inc.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Course Number:
Course Length:
Credit Hours:
Course Length:
English Composition I
ENC 1101
45 lecture hrs
3 semester credits
6- weeks
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Professor Claudette Fletcher
Phone: 561-394-5822
E-mail: IIHCP.BocaRation@yahoo.com
COURSE SCHEDULE
Start Date: 01/19/2013
End Date: 03/02/2013
Class Days:
Class Time:
Classroom #: xxx-x
Campus: Boca Raton/ Fort Pierce, Florida
Course Description
In this course, the student will learn College Writing Skills with Readings. Students will be able to master the
traditional five-paragraph essay and its variations to learning about the finer points of grammar and punctuation.
Course Objective
English Composition I course will help you develop the quality writing skills necessary for success in college and in
your future career. Step-by-step, you’ll study the writing process and different writing formats: compare/contrast,
argumentative, persuasive, narrative, descriptive and summary. You’ll see how to write essays and employ proper
research techniques, how to evaluate different literary forms, and how to avoid plagiarizing.
Pre-Requisites
HS Diploma or GED
Co-Requisites
CHM 1033, CHM 1033L, BSC 1085, BSC 1085L, BSC 1086, BSC 1086L,
Attendance
Attendance is essential to achieve program requirements and will be regulated in accordance with the Institute’s
attendance policy as outlined in the school catalog. Students are encouraged to attend all classes.
Methods of Instruction
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The instructor will develop practical integrated student-centered lessons, organized under the basic principles of adult
learning and motivation. During this course, the student will be motivated to learn the concepts of college writing and
the use of various methods, and activities. The interactive activities developed in class will be supported with lecture,
discussion, videos, and computer software, along with sample questions. The lessons will emphasize individual and
creative learning, as well as independent and group work. Activities will be planned in a logical sequence to develop
well-organized lessons and to facilitate the learning of English Composition I.
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WEEK 1
COMPETENCY 1: An Introduction to Writing
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Explain an important difference between Writing and Talking.
2. Point and Support in a Paragraph.
3. The structure of the traditional Essay.
4. Parts of an Essay.
5. Writing as a Process of Discovery.
6. Using a computer at each stage of the Writing Process.
Bibliographic Reference
1.Textbook: Chapter 1
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS-
WEEK 2
COMPETENCY 2: The Writing Process
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Prewriting and Free writing.
2. Preparing a Scratch Outline and Clustering.
3. Writing a first Draft.
4. Revising an Essay.
5. Editing an Essay. .
Bibliographic Reference
1.Textbook: Chapter 2
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WEEK 3
COMPETENCY 3: The First and Second Steps in Essay Writing.
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Explain The First and Second Steps in Essay Writing.
2. Write a Good Thesis.
3. Make Sure Statements Develop Only One Idea.
4. Support the Thesis with Specific Evidence.
5. Understand the Importance Of Specific Details.
6. Practice in Advancing and Supporting a Thesis.
7. Complete Thesis Statements.
Bibliographic Reference
1..Textbook: Chapter 3
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS-
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WEEK 4
COMPETENCY 4: The Third Step in Essay Writing.
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Organize and Connect Specific Evidence.
2. Write Introductions, Conclusions, and Titles.
3. Write a Concluding Paragraph.
4. Organize through Time or Emphatic Order.
5. Complete Transitional Sentences.
6. Identify Introductions and Conclusions.
Bibliographic Reference
1.Textbook: Chapter 4
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS-
WEEK 5
COMPETENCY 5: Subjec -Verb Agreement
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Understand the Words between Subject and Verb.
2. Use Verbs before Subject in Writing.
3. Compound Subjects, Indefinite Pronouns.
4. Explain the relationship Possessive Pronouns and Demonstrative Pronouns.
5. Describe the changes in prosocial behavior and friendship patterns during early childhood.
Bibliographic Reference
1. Textbook: Chapters 27
2. Textbook: Chapter 28
3. Textbook: Chapter 29
4. Textbook: Chapter 30
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS-
WEEK 6
COMPETENCY 6: Complete a Thesis
Skills/Objectives (at the end of this portion of the course the student has acquired the ability to)
1. Complete a Thesis of no less than 2500 Words.
Bibliographic Reference
1. Textbook: All Chapters Considered
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
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Required Textbooks
Langan (2012); College Writing Skills; 8th Edition; Published by McGraw Hill , McGraw Hill ; ISBN: 978-07344888-5
Supplementary Textbooks and Materials:
Berk; L. E. (2010); Exploring Lifespan Development; 2nd Edition; Published by Allyn & Bacon, Pearson; ISBN-13:
978-0-205-74859-4
Venes, D. et al (2009); Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary; 21st Edition; Published by F. A. Davis; ISBN: 978-0803-61560-1
Electronic Resources
www.mcgrawhillconnect,.com
iihcplearning
All students enrolled in any program at IIHCP will receive a user ID and password to login to www.
http://iihcp.edu20.org and will have access to this learning environment throughout the duration of their program.
Instructors may require that some assignments be submitted via http://iihcp.edu20.org Written work will be evaluated
on the basis of content, grammar, and spelling. In addition, students will receive an e-mail address
fromhttp://iihcp.edu20.org to maintain a fluid communication with their instructors and other student support services.
Final Grade Determination
The final grade will reflect proficiency in the knowledge and skills covered during this course. The final course grade
is a result of the combination of Homework, Quizzes, Mid-term Examination and Final Examination.
The evaluation system will comprise the following elements:
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Systematic evaluation: This will include 5 (five) quizzes or homework assignments which will help the
instructor evaluate the students for acquired knowledge and comprehension of course content. ( 100
points per quiz)
Final Examination: This examination will be given on Week 6 and will help the instructor evaluate the
students for acquired knowledge of Competencies 1 through 6 (500) Points.
Grading Matrix
Homework 1/Quiz 1
Homework 2 /Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Quiz 4
Quiz 5
Thesis
Points towards Final Grade
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
500 points
Total
1000 points
Grading Scale and Incomplete Policy
Points Earned
Grade
93-100
A
86-92
B
80-85
C
79 and below
(must repeat course)
A passing grade is 80 or greater.
Instruction/Learning Support Center
Students who need help completing assignments or with class work are encouraged to request a counseling session
with their instructors and/or seek help in the Nursing Department.
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Students are required to review the policies, rules and regulations described in the school catalog available at the
school.
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Course – English Composition
ENC-1101
Please print this form and bring it completed and signed, and provide to the instructor before
leaving the first class meeting.
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