Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR 103 SUPPLEMENT

 

Term: Spring 2000-2001 (00-2) January 8, 2001-April 21, 2001

Course Numbers: ENG 100a, ENG 100x

Instructor: Nita Danko

Office: Room 518

Office Phone: 473-4294

E-mail: nitadanko@aol.com

Office Hours: Monday-Friday via e-mail

Course Time: 1:50-4:50p Monday (100a)

7-10p Tuesday (100x)

Course Description:

English 100, a three-credit supplemental writing course is taken together with Rhetoric and Composition 103. English 100 is designed to provide supplemental writing support for students in Rhetoric and Composition 103. Students will receive one-on-one writing assistance to help meet the writing requirements of Rhetoric and Composition 103. The three credits for English 100 count toward graduation.

Prerequisites: You must be enrolled in English 103

Textbooks:

Schultz Writing from Start to Finish

Hacker A Writer's Reference

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance:

In accordance to English program policy, any student missing more than nine (9) hours of class will receive an F. These absences include excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware absences for birthdays, sports, illness, etc. are INCLUDED in the nine hours.

Class Policy For Assignments:

While there is no set curriculum for English 100, your assignments for every class are to come to class with pre-writing material (or final drafts when applicable) for the assignments that are due in your English 103 class. Coming to class without either written or word-processed work will result in a non-passing grade for that day. It is imperative that you come prepared to class as English 100 is designed to help you with your writing for English 103.

Course Objectives:

English 100 is designed to help students generate pre-writing material for English 103, as well as, to help students determine the weaknesses in their writing. Students in this course will work together to boost the amount of pre-writing material to help make the writing process easier, and they will work with the instructor to strengthen their writing. Students will work toward meeting the criteria which defines acceptable writing.

Learning Outcomes/Student Competencies:

Students in this course will:

Assessment:

Class participation, collaboration, attendance 100% of your grade

Class Participation:

Class participation is imperative. Because students will be sharing their writings with the class, participation is necessary to help your peers with their work. The workshop atmosphere demands full participation.

**Rubrics/Criteria which define acceptable writing**

  1. central ideas are clearly stated
  2. material included is supportive and substantive
  3. ideas are developed logically and clearly
  4. paper has a clear focus
  5. paragraphing is used effectively
  6. word choice and sentence structure are used appropriately
  7. mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling) are used appropriately and effectively

Class Assignments:

Assignments for this course will be the assignments that are due for English 103

 

 

 

Tutoring:

Students who would like to improve their academic performance in this, or any other, course are urged to take advantage of the free services of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE). The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Tutoring is conducted by appointment only. Call 473-4273 to arrange an appointment.