SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION ISYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I
Term: Spring, 1999-2000 (992) (January 10 - April 19, 2000)
Course Number: ENG103X
Instructor: Dr. Richard Damashek
Office: Room # 522
Office Phone: 219-473-4273
E-mail: richardd8@aol.com
Office Hours: M,T,W 1-4 pm
Course Time: Tuesday, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
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. 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 students' first semester at the College.
Prerequisites: None
Textbooks:
Schultz Writing from Start to Finish
Hacker A Writer’s Reference
Wright Black Boy
Other Materials
2 computer disks
1 spiral notebook
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.
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. Students who are failing the course should withdraw by the last week of classes to avoid getting an F on their transcript.
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: In accordance to English program policy, any student missing more than nine (9) hours of class will receive an F.
Class Policy For Assignments: All assignments must be handed in on time, or if late, with a proper explanation. No more than 2 late papers work will be accepted the last two weeks of class.
Course Objectives: Students in this course will:
Assessment: Final grades will be based on:
a make-up the next class after your return. No other make-ups will be permitted.
reactions and understandings of the reading assignments and classroom discussion.
You will be called upon to read from your journal in class. You should record at least
three entries each week .
NOTE: No student will pass this class if he/she does not meet the minimum requirement of 60 pages of acceptable writing.
Grading Scale: 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:
Tardy: Late arrivals are disruptive to class activities. 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.
Class Policy For Assignments: Reading and written assignments are due each week. No more than two late papers may be turned in the last day of the course.
Assessment:
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 must submit a folder for the maintenance of their portfolios.
Conferences: I will meet with you for a private conference during the semester. Failure to attend your scheduled conference will count as one class absence.
Format for Written Assignments: All papers will be/have
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 the exercises, as well as doing all the required writing. (Also see section on assessment.)Class Assignments:
Topic-Assignment
Unit I How to Writing
(readings in Schultz and Wright) mini-grammar/punctuation lesson
Unit II Letter I (readings in Schultz and Wright)
mini-grammar/punctuation lesson (a new
lesson will be offered each week)
Unit II Instances
(readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit IV Monster
(readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit V Parody
(readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit VI Model Telling
(readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit VII Rewrite
(after individual conferences with students)
Unit VIII Comparison and Contrast (readings in Schultz
and Wright)
Unit IX How to do something you are not supposed
to do (readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit X Model Character Telling (readings in Schultz and Wright)
Unit XI Opposites (readings in Schultz)
Unit XII Rewrite
Final Exam
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.