Office: 518

Office Phone: 219-989-2683

E-mail: collegewriting@aol.com

Office Hours: advanced appointment only

Instructor Background: I have a Master of Arts, English Literature (18^th and 19^th centuries). I have taught English 100 for five years. I have also taught composition at other college for six years. I teach from the developmental reading and writing levels to research writing. I am a tutor here at CCSJ as well as other colleges. I adore reading British women writers of the 18^th and 19^th centuries, and modern American women writers as well. I am also nerdy enough to love research and academic writing. Something you might never guess about me? I love busting packs of NASCAR racing cards!

Course Time: Monday, 6:30-10 p.m., Writing Lab

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. Cross-listed under ASP.

Important: You must also be enrolled in 103 in order to be in 100. If you withdraw from 100, you must also withdraw from 103.

Textbooks and Supplies:

Mercury Reader

Hacker A Writer’s Reference

Two 3-½ floppy disks with your English 103 work on them.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of CCSJ. Call the CAE to make an appointment 1t 473-4287. The CAE 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 in any class. New to the CAE is online tutoring.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

ü Develop their communication skills

ü Develop a strong clear voice in writing

ü Develop pre-writing skills to aid in the writing of substantive, coherent and organized essays

ü Identify the differences between personal and academic writing

ü Develop an aptitude with technology as it relates to writing essays and papers

**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 and used appropriately

7. Mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling) are used appropriately and effectively

Learning Strategies: English 100 will be utilizing the components of the workshop atmosphere: group discussion, peer editing, and collaborative use of pre-writing strategies.

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) __20_____% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/assignments __40____% of grade

Attendance __40____% of grade

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. There will be in-class assignments due during the class period. There will also be periodic quizzes.

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.

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 absences include excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware absences for birthdays, sports, illness, etc., are INCLUDED in the nine hours.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: The college classroom is a learning environment. Therefore, cell phones, beepers, and two-way radios are banned from my classroom. These devices are not conducive to learning. If there is an emergency situation, which requires you to use one, I must be made aware of it before class starts. In the event your device goes off, you will be asked to leave the classroom for that day, and given an absence.

Course Outline: English 100 follows the course outline of your English 103 class.

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)

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).