Course Number: Course Title

SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II

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

Course Number: ENG 104

Instructor: Ms. Susan Miller

Office: Room 519

Office Phone: (219) 473-4275

Office Hours: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 & By Appointment

Course Time: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Course Description:

English 104 develops and refines skills gained in English 103 with an emphasis on the development of research skills. The forms of English 103 are integrated into longer, cohesive papers on topics in many fields to enable students to communicate effectively and knowledgeably in their own fields of interest. Sixty pages of acceptable, typed papers, related to the rhetorical forms developed in class, will be required of each student. This course must be taken in the student's second semester at the College.

Prerequisites: ENG 103

Textbooks:

Hacker, Diane. A Writer’s Reference. Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin’s Press. 1999.

Schultz, John. Writing From Start To Finish. Portsmouth, NJ: Boyton/Cook Publishers. 1990.

Wright, Richard. Native Son.*

*Any printed edition will suffice.

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.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines 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).

Class Policy on Attendance:

Attendance is mandatory as the course is very interactive; we learn from each other. Missing 9+ hours constitutes a failing grade.

Class Policy For Assignments:

Failure to turn in assignments when due has a negative impact on your final grade.

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

learn how to keep a journal and will understand how journal entries increase self-awareness, understanding, and perceived interests.
understand and use the ability of seeing in the mind to increase conceptualization of relationships and the awareness of logical approaches to thought and writing.
learn to trust his/her own voice and will understand that the purpose of writing is communication
use seeing in the mind and trusting his/her own voice to exhibit clarity and completeness of thought in writing essays of specific formats.
complete a research paper in the proper format

Assessment:

Grades are based on participation, quiz scores, and written assignments. Particular emphasis is placed on the final research paper. Improvement may play a role in the determination of the final grade.

Grading Scale:

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

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

Format for Written Assignments:

All papers, except the in-class writings, must be typed, doubled-spaced, with one-inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom. Pagination is necessary, as is a title page. Font size must be appropriate. Papers must be acceptable college-level writing. Papers are to follow the MLA style documentation; expections will be discussed in class.

Other Policies, Standards, and Requirements:

The final research paper must be at least 8 pages in length, not including auxiliary pages (title page, works cited, illustration, etc.).
You are required to keep a journal for the term. Bring your journal to every class session. You should write in it 3-4 times per week.
You are required to read Native Son.
Pop quizzes will be given periodically. You are required to competently complete the quizzes.
One personal conference will be scheduled during the term. Missing your conference counts as one absence.
Total pages turned in by the end of the semester must equal of surpass 60 pages not including auxiliary pages). All assignments must be complete.
Keep in mind: Any papers, journals entries, or in-class writings may be red aloud to the class. Class participation plays an important role in communicating. This is an interactive class where everyone learns from each other. Students are expected to participate.