SYLLABUS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH

Term: Summer, 2000 (993) (May 1 - August 5, 2000)

Course Time: Tuesday, 7:00 - 10:00p.m.

This course prepares the student for English 103 by teaching the student techniques for writing including how to develop and organize material, write for specific audiences, and write effectively in various formats. Students will learn to grammar and punctuation more effectively. The course also focuses on developing improved reading skills. Not applicable toward a degree.

Gather Together in My Name, Maya Angelou

Transitions, Barbara Fine Clouse

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.

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: All assignments must be handed in on time. No more than two late papers will be accepted during the final week of classes.

Course Goals: Students in this course will:

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

Course Objectives: Students will

• Submit 40 pages of acceptable writing
• Demonstrate improvement in their writing over the course of the semester
• Demonstrate comprehension of the assigned reading
• Keep a leaning journal to record their reactions to their reading assignments

Outcome Measures: Final grades will be based on:

1. progress and improvement in writing as reflected in the student’s portfolio—80%.
2. submission of 40 typed papers of acceptable writing
3. receive a passing grade on 75% of the quizzes and the final exam: 10%
4. a minimum of 1 full page of journal entries for each week’s reading assignment: 10%

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

Format for Written Assignments: All papers will be/have

1. typed
2. double-spaced
3. one inch margins
4. have a cover page with your name and the type of writing assignment
5. stapled

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 classes.

Quizzes: Short quizzes will be given each period. 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 to record personal reactions and understandings of the reading assignments and classroom discussion. You are expected to bring your journals with you to each class period. Your journal entries should be at least one full page per week.

Extra Credit: Students may earn extra credit by attending regular weekly one-hour tutoring sessions. Ask your tutor to give you a copy of the "Tutorial Record Form" to attach to your papers. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are 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.

Absences: Students who are absent are responsible for all missed quizzes and assignments.

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

Unit I How to Writing

Unit II Letter I

Unit II Instances

Unit IV Monster

Unit V Humorous Story

Unit VI Model Telling

Unit VII Rewrite

Unit VIII Comparison and Contrast

Unit IX How to do something you are

Unit X Model Character Telling

Unit XI Opposites

Unit XII Rewrite

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.