SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC & COMPOSITION I
Term: Fall 2005
Course
Numbers: ENG103Y
Instructor: Kimberly
Allen
Office: 518
Phone: cell
phone: 219-561-3501
E-mail: kimberlyallen@prodigy.net (This is the best
way to contact me)
Office Hours: Before or after class and by appointment
Instructor Background:
MA, English, Indiana State University, 1995
BA, English, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1993
Adjunct faculty, Dept. of English, Calumet College of Saint
Joseph, 1999-present
Course Time: 7:00 - 10 p.m., Thursdays
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 both small and large
group discussions, reading and writing. This course must be taken in the
student's first semester at the College.
Prerequisite: None
Learning Outcomes/
Competencies:
Students in this course will:
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Write sustained, well‑developed pieces of prose. This includes
the competency exam given at the end of the semester.
Definition follows:
1. Central ideas clearly stated
2. Supportive material supportive and
substantive
3. Ideas developed logically and
clearly
4. Main points and supporting material
ordered logically
5. Clear focus
6. Paragraphing used effectively
7. Word choice/sentence structure used
appropriately
8. Mechanics used
appropriately/effectively
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Identify
the differences between personal and academic writing
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Develop
a proficiency in using computer technology for writing papers
Textbooks and Materials:
Rodrigues
& Tuman Writing Essentials (2nd ed.)
O’Brien The Things They Carried
2 computer disks: one for you to keep a
copy of your papers and one to turn in
1 folder for portfolio
Learning Strategies:
In-class writing, Group Work,
Collaborative Learning, Teacher instruction, etc.
Assessment:
All writing classes use the portfolio
as the primary means of assessment.
Overall portfolio, student progress, attendance/participation, and
ability to meet ruberic standards will determine final grades.
Final grades will be based on:
1. Progress and improvement in writing, reflected
in the portfolio (240 points possible)
Fulfilling the requirements of each
assigned form (outline and paper)
Timeliness of submission of drafts and
any revisions
Handing in the required number of
pages of acceptable writing (including revisions, rewrites, etc.)Note: assignment
lengths will vary
2.
Class participation and attendance (30 points possible)
3.
Quizzes, assigned exercises, etc. (30 points possible)
4.
Passing course competency writing essay, given during the tenth week of
the semester
NOTE: You must pass the competency exam in order to
pass the course. Also, you must have ALL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN, or
you will not be allowed to
take the exam.
Class Policy for
Assignments:
All assignments must be handed in on
time. Late papers will lose one point each day after the original
due date. No more than one late paper
will be allowed, without affecting your grade.
All papers will be/have:
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typed
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double-spaced
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12 point font, easy to read (Times New Roman,
for ex.)
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one
inch margins
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a
cover page with student=s name, paper form and date
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the
proper length (number of pages), as specified by the instructor
Papers done in any other format will
not be accepted.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100
A-: 90-92
B+: 88-89 B: 83-87
B-: 80-82 C+: 78-79
C: 73-77
C-: 70-72
D+: 68-69 D: 63-67
D-: 60-62 F: 59 & below
Class Policy on
Attendance:
All Writing classes allow NINE (9) hours of absences. This
includes 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. Any student missing more than nine hours of class will receive
an F.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices:
The use of cell phones, beepers, or pagers during class is
distracting. Please do not use these devices during class. If you need to make
calls, check messages, etc., do so outside of the writing lab, during the class
break.
Classroom Decorum:
Classroom decorum will be maintained at all times. Students have
the right to study and learn in an environment conducive to those ends. As the
instructor, I also have the right to engage in the teaching process without
interruption. Examples of disruptive behavior include (but are not limited to):
leaving the class without permission; talking to other students while another
student or the instructor is talking; using the Internet or email during class
(unless assigned to do so); making phone calls during class, etc.
Any student or group of students who infringe on the rights of
other students or on the rights of this instructor will be asked to leave the
classroom and will not be allowed back during that period. The student=s removal from the classroom will result in an entire (three
hours) absence for the day and will be counted toward the total of nine
allowable absences. Students removed a second time for disruptive behavior may
be required to withdraw from the course.
Course Outline:
At the end of this syllabus there is a schedule of
topics for the semester. I will hand out a separate reading/writing schedule
for you to follow. Please note that this schedule might change during the
course of the semester (depending on time, class needs, etc.)
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 the
classes and participate fully in class discussions. Students should come to
class prepared, having completed all assigned readings and writing assignments.
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. For this
reason, students attending tutoring sessions (either through the CAE or
online, via the college website) will receive extra credit. Students need to send documentation of
these tutoring sessions to me, in order to receive credit.
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 (see Academic Planner). NOTE: Papers for this course may be
checked for plagiarism, via a web service, www.turnitin.com
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
Schedule of Topics/Assignments
Assignment 1 Narrative
Assignment 2 Illustration Essay
Assignment 3 Comparison/Contrast
Assignment 4 Cause
and Effect
Assignment 5 Revision
Assignment 6 Persuasion
Competency
Exam