SYLLABUS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH

Term: Fall, 1999 (991) August 30, 1999 – December 11, 1999

Course Number: ENG 095

Instructor: Dr. Richard Damashek

Office: Room # 522

Office Phone: 219 473-4273

E-mail: richardd8@aol.com

Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am - 4 p.m.

Course Time: Thursday - 1:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

This course prepares the student for English 103 by teaching the composition of correct, effective sentences constructed into well-organized paragraphs and longer papers. It reviews grammar, syntax and mechanics and focuses on improving reading and study skills. Not applicable to a degree.

Prerequisites: None.

Textbooks: Gather Together in My Name, Maya Angelou, Transitions, Barbara Fine Clouse, Writer’s Reference, Diana Hacker, American Heritage Dictionary (recommended)

Other Materials: 2 computer disks, 1 spiral notebook

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.

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).

In accordance to English program policy, any student missing more than nine (9) hours of class will receive an F.

All assignments must be handed in on time, or if late, with a proper explanation. No more than 10 pages of written work will be accepted the last two weeks of class.

Students in this course will:

• Develop their written communication shills
• Relate the ability to express themselves clearly in speech with the ability to express themselves clearly in writing
• Develop a quality of voice in their writing
• Develop writing skills, especially writing substantive, coherent and organized papers

Final grades will be based on many things:

1. oral and written performance in class
2. progress and improvement in writing as reflected in the student’s portfolio
3. fulfilling the requirements of each of the assigned forms
4. handing in 40 typed papers of acceptable writing
5. quizzes

NOTE: No student will pass this class if he/she does not meet the minimum requirement of 40 pages of acceptable writing.

Letter grades will be assigned according to the student’s fulfilling the requirements listed above.

A: A-: B+: B: B-: C+:

C: C-: D+: D: D-: F:

All papers will be/have

1. typed
2. double-spaced
3. one inch margins
4. have a cover page
5. stapled or paper clipped together

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 the exercises, as well as doing all the required writing

(Also see section on assessment.)

Please note: assignments and activities may be modified or reorganized during the semester to fit the needs of the class. Hand-outs may be used to supplement in-class reading.

Tardy: Late arrivals are disruptive to class activities. Don’t be late. If you are late more than 10 minutes, I will count that event as half an absence. If you leave class early for any reason, I will count that as ½ an absence.

Reading and written assignments are due each week. No more than two late papers may be turned in the last day of the course.

Quizzes: Short quizzes will be given each period to insure that you are keeping up with the reading. Quiz grades will be count as 10% of your final grade. If you miss a quiz, you may ask for a make-up the next class after your return. No other make-ups will be permitted.

Journal: Students are required to keep a journal in which they record personal reactions and understandings of the written assignments and classroom discussion. You will be called upon to read from your journal in class. You should record at least two entries each week . The Journal counts as 10% of your grade.

Students may earn extra credit by attending regular weekly one-hour tutoring sessions. I will provide you with notice of tutor availability. Ask your tutor to give you a "Proof of Attendance Form" to attach to your papers. Regular weekly attendance is guaranteed to increase your grade by at least one full grade. Sporadic attendance may be of some help to you, but will not guarantee to improve your final grade.

Portfolio of Writings 80% of grade

Quizzes 10% of grade

Journal /Class participation 10% of grade

All papers go into a portfolio that I keep in my office. Students are required to have a second copy for their own files. Students should submit a folder for the maintenance of their portfolios.

Students will be expected to contribute to class discussion and to read from their journals.

Reading and Writing: Reading and writing assignments will be given weekly. Students who are absent are responsible for all missed quizzes and assignments.

I will meet with you for a private conference during the semester. Failure to attend your scheduled conference will count as one class absence.