ENGLISH 1302 STUDENT CALENDAR–Fall 2015
Instructor: Dr. Vali B. Karr
Email: vali.karr@hccs.edu
Off. Hours: by appointment
CRN 73826
Room B139
Sat.
12:30-3:30
Textbooks:
Barnet, Sylvan, and Hugo Bedau. Current Issues and Enduring Questions. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014. ISBN 978-1-45762260-1
Maimon, Elaine P., Janice H. Peritz, and Kathleen Blake Yancey. The McGraw-Hill Handbook, 3rd ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill,
ISBN: 13: 978-0-07-739730-2 (Optional ; You can study the topics assigned online or in any fairly new handbook.)
English 1302 Study Guide. Houston community College -Northwest
Other Materials:
One flash drive or other file saving device for back-up copies of your daily class activities
Grade Percentages:
Reader response paper (#1)
Midterm Essay (#2)
Movie Review (#3)
Oral report
Research Paper (#4)
Final Essay Exam (#5)
Class or group work
Instructor’s Choice
(10%) (Critical analysis of an argumentative essay selected from the Reader, out of class)
(10%) (Persuasive essay on liberal vs conservative values or gender issues)
(10%) (Critique of a documentary or feature film, selected by instructor and discussed in class)
(10%) (Brief oral presentation on a topic assigned by instructor)
(30%) (MLA documented paper on the same topic as that of oral presentation)
(10%) (In-class, fairly in-depth analysis of a persuasive piece from the Reader)
(10%) (Activities completed in class and saved on a flash drive)
(10%) (Consistent participation in class discussions and perfect attendance)
Learning Web:
You will need to check the class calendar on HCC’S Learning Web: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/vali.karr/engl1302-3/E2-M-W-2015Fall-1.docx/view Our syllabus should provide answers to questions about assignments, due dates, important days, etc. Bookmark it or
add it to your favorites for easy reference, especially for the days, for some reason or other, you decide to miss class. Please do not send
me emails with questions like, “What did we do on such and such day?” “Are we doing anything special today,” or” when is this or that
paper due?” Read the syllabus carefully first, or when you miss class, call a classmate to get updated about what went on in class.
Instructors might miss a couple of details here and there or simply not recall the particulars, and then conveniently be held responsible for
poor or substandard student work submitted later on.
This course focuses on the writing process, which includes generating ideas, drafting, revising, edition and self-evaluation. Throughout
the semester, we will explore the basic tools essential for the development of clear, concise writing, such as thesis development,
organization, and the creation of effective transitions. By the end of the semester, you will have grown increasingly sensitive to
identifying your audiences and to the rhetorical devices that will be most suitable for addressing them in your writing. You will develop
traditional research and documentation skills that will be important in 1302 and in your upper level curriculum. Writing, reading and
thinking go hand in hand. To become good writers, you need to learn how to read with precision and then methodically respond to what
you’ve read. You will learn to look at issues critically rather than readily accepting them merely because they appear in print; and then
to arrive at an informed decision or opinion. You will learn how to articulate that opinion in written and verbal formats and to affect
your audience. The critical and analytical skills you develop will serve you throughout your academic and professional careers and
enable you to express yourself clearly and effectively.
Our class will mimic, in so many ways, the real world in the sense that students will be expected to participate professionally—be on
time, stay engaged the entire class period, be prepared to discuss assigned material, meet deadlines, collaborate, and work fairly and
honestly. Talking to classmates about topics that are not related to the discussion focus is rude and will not be tolerated. Likewise,
reading outside materials (books, magazines, textbooks), working on assignments for other classes, using a cell phone or other
electronic device, or other non-class related activities are not allowed, and you will be penalized points for doing so.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken every class period. HCCS policy states that a student who is absent more than 12.5% (6 hours) of class may be
administratively dropped from the course. Coming in late or leaving early will constitute a tardy. The minutes will be recorded and
counted towards the permitted absence hours (6). Excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. “Excessive” is defined as more than two
tardies and/or more than 10 minutes. Please note: both absences and tardiness will have an effect on the grade you
receive for the course (i.e. points for missed work, such as quizzes, in-class writing assignments, etc. will be deducted from your
final grade average). Please make an effort to be on time to avoid losing points and disrupting the class.
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Reminder:
Students must have passed English 1301 to be eligible to enroll in this course. Those who have not completed this required course will be
withdrawn from the course as soon as the system confirms the deficiency.
Late Paper Policy:
No late papers will be accepted after the paper due date - no exceptions.
HCC COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Students who intend to withdraw from the course must do so by the official withdrawal deadline (See important dates above).
Beginning fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who withdraw/drop courses excessively. Students are limited to
no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. Students are
encouraged to review the HCC 6 Drop Policy.
To help you avoid having to withdraw from any class, contact your professor regarding your academic performance. You may also want
to contact your counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.).
HOW TO DROP
• If a student decides to withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options, he/she can withdraw online before
the deadline through the HCC Student Center PeopleSoft link:
https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG
• HCC and/or professors may withdraw students for excessive absences without notification.
• Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for withdrawal dates and deadlines.
International Students:
Receiving a “W” in a course may affect the status of your student visa. Once a “W” is given for the course, it will not be changed to an
“F” because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about
your visa status and any other transfer issues.
Student Course Reinstatement Policy
Students have a responsibility to arrange payment for their classes when they register, either through cash, credit card, financial aid, or
the installment plan. Students who are dropped from their courses for non-payment of tuition and fees who request reinstatement after
the official date of record can be reinstated by making payment in full and paying an additional $75.00 per course reinstatement fee. The
academic dean may waive the reinstatement fee upon determining that the student was dropped because of a college error.
Use of Cameras and Recording Devices
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and
other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. These devices are also not allowed to be used in campus restrooms.
Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students
with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations.
Lab Conduct/Rules:
*No cell phones
*No palm pilots
*No laptops
*No food or drinks
*No unauthorized chatting
*No students allowed in the room without instructor
*No students allowed to print personal information or download vast amount of data but allowed to print only midterm and final exams
*No viewing of pornography
*No hacking attempts or trying to access hacking sites
*No downloading of AOL.com
Please note -- the above rules are maintained to enhance the lab experience for all HCCS students. All computer lab activities will be
monitored carefully by the instructor and HCCS IT personnel.
Other Course Policies:
*Please turn off cell phones and beepers prior to entering the classroom.
*No cell phones, Blue-tooth’s, MP3 Players, or IPODS in sight or in use inside the classroom – cell phones should be turned off
prior to entering class and are not allowed in sight – please place them in bags or pockets. Please remove ear buds/devices prior to
entering class.
*Please do not bring children, boy/girl friends, family members, etc. to class with you -- only students registered in the class may attend.
*Please do not chat with class colleagues during discussion.
*Please do not pack up books and belongings prior to being dismissed -- I will announce when class has been completed and it is time
for you to leave.
*If you should miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work you missed and to contact a classmate for any
special details about the work you missed. Make sure to obtain the phone number of a classmate to aid you in this situation.
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*Attendance will be checked daily.
QUIZZES: There may be quizzes on homework readings and lectures. Be sure to keep up with the readings and to take notes in class to
perform well on this part of your grade. If you are absent, you will automatically receive a zero on the quiz for that class period. No
makeup quizzes will be given.
Academic Advising
Advisors are available at each campus. Check with the information desk at the particular campus for room numbers and consult your
class schedule for telephone numbers.
Special Conditions (Accommodations):
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at their respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Library (Learning Resource Center)
The Northwest College has a Learning Resource Center at each campus for student use. The library provides electronic resources,
including a computerized catalog system as well as numerous data bases that contain full-text articles. Stop by your campus library to
find out hours of operation. All students will be required to obtain and/or update an HCCS Library Card. Please note – your HCC
picture id is your library card. http://library.hccs.edu/
New Policy on Repeating Courses:
"NOTICE: Students who repeat a course three or more times will be charged an additional fee at HCC and other Texas public colleges
and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course
withdrawal, or if you are not receiving passing grades."
Inclement Weather
During inclement weather conditions, monitor major local channels for updates on school closings. You can also check for school
closing information on the HCC homepage.
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90 (4 points per semester hour); B = 89 – 80 (3 points per semester hour); C = 79 – 70 (2 points per semester hour); D = 69 –
60 (1 point per semester hour); 59 and below = F (0 points per semester hour); *IP [In Progress] (0 points per semester hour); W
[Withdrawn] (0 points per semester hour); *I [Incomplete] (0 points per semester hour); AUD [Audit] (0 points per semester hour)
Mission Statement of the English Department:
The purpose of the English Department is to provide courses that transfer to four-year colleges; introduce students to literature from
diverse traditions; prepare students to write clear, communicative, well-organized, and detailed prose; and develop students’ reading,
writing, and analytical skills.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:
According to the 2010-2011 Student Handbook for the Houston Community College System:
“Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or
disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by college district officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. ‘Scholastic
dishonesty’ includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion” (13).
‘Cheating’ on a test includes:
-- Copying from another student’s test paper;
--Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
--Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
--Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an administered test;
--Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
‘Plagiarism’ means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own
written work offered for credit.
‘Collusion’ means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
Please note the possible consequences of such dishonesty, as stated in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook: “Possible punishments for
academic dishonesty may include a grade of ‘0’ or ‘F’ for the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for
probation or dismissal from the college district. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will
be referred to the college Dean of Instruction for disciplinary disposition. Students have the right to appeal the decision” (13).
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarized papers or projects will receive a grade of “0” (zero) -- no exceptions. Cheating or collusion will also result in a grade of “0”
(zero) on that paper or project. Plagiarism or collusion on a second major assignment will result in a zero in the course. Students need to
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be aware that the instructor will be utilizing plagiarism software and internet sources to check student work for potential plagiarism.
This will be discussed in more detail during class lecture.
ENGLISH 13O2 COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 1302 is a more extensive study of the skills introduced in English 1301 with an emphasis on critical thinking, research and
documentation techniques, and literary and rhetorical analysis. English 1302 is a core curriculum course.
I. BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES IN HCCS CORE
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READING: Reading material at the college level means having the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of materials -- books,
articles, and documents.
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WRITING: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose,
occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become familiar
with the writing process, including how to discover a topic, how to develop and organize it, and how to phrase it effectively for
their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
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SPEAKING: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to
purpose, occasion, and audience.
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LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
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CRITICAL THINKING: Critical thinking embraces methods of applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and
creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the
applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
· COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-based technology in
communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits,
problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new
technologies as they become available.
II. EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: ENGLISH 1302:
By the time they have completed English 1302, students will
• demonstrate the ability to use consistently and effectively the writing process for both in-class and out-of-class essays (thus
reinforcing English 1301 instruction);
• understand and apply the basic principles of critical thinking—evaluation, analysis, and synthesis— as they write essays that persuade
or argue;
• be able to analyze, in writing, readings by professional and student writers (for such elements as purpose, audience tone, style, writing
strategy, and for much deeper meanings);
• be able to develop a critical and creative essay in response to an issue related to reading(s) or other class projects;
• demonstrate the ability to resist simplistic formulations, whether in their own or others’ texts;
• understand the characteristics of imaginative texts and write effective analyses of various genres;
• be able to acknowledge, as appropriate, their own history, interests, and biases as they discuss a topic, thus placing themselves
credibly in the discussion;
• develop the ability to research and write a documented paper;
• make effective stylistic choices (diction, tone, sentence structure) in all writing assignments, depending upon the audience and
purpose of a piece of writing;
• apply suggestions, as appropriate, from evaluated compositions to other writing tasks; and
Student Learning Outcomes for English 1302:
1. Apply basic principles of rhetorical analysis.
2. Write essays that classify, explain, and evaluate rhetorical and literary strategies employed in argument, persuasion, and various
forms of literature.
3. Identify, differentiate, integrate, and synthesize research materials into argumentative and/or analytical essays.
4. Employ appropriate documentation style and format across the spectrum of in-class and out-of-class written discourse.
5. Demonstrate library literacy.
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Important Dates:
Aug. 21:
Aug. 24:
Sep. 7:
Sep. 8:
Oct. 30:
Nov. 26-29:
Dec. 6:
Dec.7-13:
Dec. 13:
Dec. 18:
Last Day for 100% refund
Classes Begin
Labor Day Holiday
Official Day of Record
Last Day for Administrative /Student Withdrawals (4:30pm)
Thanksgiving Holiday
Instruction Ends
Final Exams
Semester Ends
Grades Available online
Daily Schedule and Assignments (subject to change)
Aug. 29
• Proof of registration
• Brief introduction to English 1302
• Grade legend
• Purpose, core competencies, and objectives
Assignment: MH: the Writing Process: Chapters 1 – 3
CI, pp. 655-68, “What is the Ideal Society?”
SG, pp. 3-4, “Reading, Thinking, Writing”
Sep. 5
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Response to reading assignments/Class Discussion: Elements of Argumentation: Introduction to Rhetoric
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Logic and reasoning
Assignment: MH: Chapter 9, “Interpretive Analyses”
CI, pp. 349-83, “A Logician’s View: Deduction, Induction, Fallacies,”
SG, pp. 5-11, “Persuasion”
Sep. 12
• Library Orientation
• Independent study (Explore your research theme online and prepare a tentative list of sources (5-6) for your research paper)
Assignment: MH: Chapter 36, “Problems with Pronouns”
CI, pp.801-803, "I Want a Wife"
SG, pp. 11-14, “Inductive and deductive reasoning”
Sep. 19
• Critical analysis of "I Want a Wife”
• Word Choice (styles, sexist language; gender stereotypes and labels)
• Oral presentations begin (extra credit)
Assignment: MH: Chapter. 10, “Arguments,”
CI, pp. 438-40, “The Story of an Hour” and pp. 798-801 “About Men”
SG, pp. 14-21, “Patterns of Logical Development”
Sep. 26
• DUE: Essay #1 (see Grade Percentages above: Critical analysis of an essay selected from the Reader, out of class)
• Argumentative writing strategy
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapter 4d, “Develop ideas and use visuals strategically”
CI, pp. 203-206, “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”
SG, pp. 22-26, “Critical Analysis”
Oct. 3.
• Using sources (direct quotations, paraphrases, interpretations, and summaries)
• Sample MLA research papers
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MLA style of documentation
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapters. 15-16;
CI, pp. 736-51, “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
SG, pp. 26-28, “Appeals”
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Oct. 10
• Overview of writing process
• Response to reading assignments/In Class Writing Activity (Argumentation & Rhetoric analysis)
• Research process (choosing a research topic and online search)
• Oral presentations begin (extra credit)
Assignment: MH: Chapter.13, “Oral Presentations,”
SG, pp. 29-34, “Examining Support for a Thesis or a Claim”
Oct. 17
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Discuss reading assignments
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Critical analysis/discussion of “The Singer Solution to World Poverty” and “The Night I Was Nobody.”
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapter 37, “Problems with Adjectives and Adverbs”
CI, pp.141-53, “Visual Rhetoric: Images as Arguments”
SG, pp. 35-45, “Classic Argumentation”
Oct. 24
• Essay #2: Midterm (in-class paper on a choice of topics assigned on the exam day)
• Paragraphing (types, methods of development, and organization)
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapters 32-35, “Editing for Grammar Conventions”
CI, pp. 426-32, “Checklist for an Argument about Literature…”
SG, pp. 46-52, “Classic Argumentation: Checklist: Confirmation”
Oct. 31:
• Discuss reading assignments
• Thinking critically and constructing arguments
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH Chapter 49 “Reading and Writing About Literature.”
CI, pp. 682-86, “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions”
Nov. 7:
• Movie reviews
• Research experience and overview of skills practiced
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapter 23,” MLA Documentation Style” and Chapter 12,”Essay Exams”
CI, pp. 295-318, “Documentation, MLA Format, List of Works Cited, etc.”
SG, pp. 60-63, “Essays Requiring All Three Appeals and four Sources …”
Nov. 14:
• Essay #3 (an out-of-class critique of a feature or documentary film viewed and discussed in class)
• Oral presentations continued
Assignment: MH: Chapter 23,” MLA Documentation Style” and Chapter 12,”Essay Exams”
SG, pp. 64-78, “In-class Analytical Essay”
Nov. 21:
• Last day for oral presentations
Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Holiday-No Classes
Dec. 5:
DUE: Research Paper (#4, MLA documented research paper on the same topic as that of the oral presentation,
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assigned during first or second week of class)
Individual conferences
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(student feedback, absences, grades, etc.)
Assignment: MH: Chapter 53: “Essay Examinations.”
SG, pp. 53-57, “Addendum: Student Essays” and pp. 78-83, “Student Sample: Argumentative”
Dec. 12:
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Final Essay Exam, 12:30-2:30 pm (Paper #5, written in class, on a topic, assigned on the exam day)
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