Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC
& COMPOSITION I
Term: Fall, 2001-2002
(011) (Sept. 3 – Dec. 7)
Course Number: ENG 103a
Instructor: Dr. Barbara Goodman
Office
Phone: 219-473-4272
E-mail: bgoodman@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours: Monday 9:30-10:30
2:00-7:00
Tuesday TBA/appointments
Wednesday 1:00-4:00
Thursday 2:00-5:00
Instructor
Background: Currently director of English. Also direct college drama productions and
sponsor trips to theatrical events (e.g. annual trip to Canada for Shakespeare
Festival).
Course
Time: Monday and Thursdays10:30a – 12:00p
Course
Description: English 103 is the study and practice of correct,
lively, and clear writing. In this
course, we employ the writing workshop method of developing correct writing
through oral presentations and reading.
Individual grammatical problems are addressed. This course must be taken in the student's first semester at the
College.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
·
Demonstrate their communication skills
·
Demonstrate a strong, clear voice in writing
·
Demonstrate writing skills, especially writing
substantive, coherent and organized essays
·
Identify the differences between personal and academic
writing
·
Employ technology as it relates to writing essays
and papers
Textbooks:
The
Mercury Reader (2001 edition) Compiled by CCSJ for Rhetoric and Composition I
& II
A
Writer’s Reference (4th edition) Diana Hacker
Black
Boy Richard Wright
Learning
Strategies: In-class writing, Group Work, Collaborative
Learning, Teacher mentoring and instruction, etc.
Assessment:
Final grades will
be based on many things:
a.
oral and written performance in class
b.
progress and improvement in writing as reflected in
the student’s portfolio
c.
fulfilling the requirements of each of the assigned
forms
d.
handing in any and all rewrites as required by
instructor
e.
quizzes (if given)
f.
handing in a substantial amount of acceptable writing (including required
revisions and rewrites)*
g.
passing the end of course competency writing essay
·
A rubric for acceptable
writing is found at the end of the syllabus. The end of course competency writing essay is evaluated according
to the same rubric.
Class
Policy for Assignments:
All assignments
must be handed in on time, or if late, with a proper explanation. Late papers will adversely affect the
student’s grade. I will not accept late
papers the last week of classes.
All papers will
be/have:
a.
typed
b.
double-spaced
c.
stapled
d.
done in 10/12 font in either New Times Roman or
Courier News fonts ONLY
e.
one inch margins
f.
a cover page with student’s name, paper form and
date turned in
g.
form of paper typed as title on page 1 of paper
Papers not done in this format will not be accepted.
Class
Policy on Attendance:
In accordance with English program policy, any
student missing more than NINE (9) hours of class will receive an F. These nine hours include both excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware these hours include
birthdays, sport events, illness, work, etc.
If a problem arises with your absences, please come and talk to me
immediately.
Grading
Scale:
Letter grades will be assigned according to the
student’s fulfilling the requirements listed above (See assessment and Class
policy for Assignments, and Class policy on Attendance.)
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices:
Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc. It is disruptive to have them going off
during class. If there is an important
reason why you must have your phone or beeper turned on (e.g. illness at home,
work situation), please inform me before class begins.
Course
Outline:
Forms
and Assignments:
Unit I Letter
I
Unit II Narrative
(How it happens)
Unit III How-to
Unit IV Letter
on your Behalf
Individual
Conferences will be held after the completion of Unit IV papers
Unit V Comparison
and Contrast
Unit VI Cause-Effect
Unit VII Persuasive
Unit VIII Summary
Unit IX Competency
Paper
Unit X Creative
Writing (if time allows)
Appropriate readings from The Mercury Reader, Black Boy, A Writer’s Reference and other
handouts will be assigned. Students are
expected to hand in all papers, required revisions, and do all the assigned
readings.
Class
Participation:
This class is a workshop. This means what goes on in class is extremely important. It is absolutely imperative that you attend
all classes and participate fully in the exercises, as well as doing all the
required writing. (Also see section
above on Attendance Policy.)
Please
Note: Modifications to this syllabus may be made to meet the needs of this
specific class.
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. 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. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
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. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27) Please be aware that your paper may be submitted for
examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check Internet company
with which the college has contracted.
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
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).
RUBRIC/CRITERIA FOR
ACCEPTABLE WRITING:
English 103
Students
will write a clear, well-organized academic essay that