Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number ENC 2300 Course Title: COMPOSITION: ARGUMENTATION CRN: Credit: 3 Term: Fall 2013 M/W/F 8:00-8:50 This course builds upon the expository skills acquired in the composition sequence, but focuses on argumentation with emphasis placed on logical development of ideas. In addition Course Catalog to written exposition, the course includes a substantive unit on oral skills and oral Description: communication. This is a Gordon Rule course, which means you must complete 6,000 words of writing. One or more papers require significant research, and at least one oral presentation will be required. Matthew Kennedy Contact Information: kennedym@lssc.edu Instructor: 2-237A South Lake South Lake: M/W 3:00-5:00 Office Location: CM 4112 Sumter Office Hours: Sumter: M/W 11:20-2:10 F 9:50-10:10 All students are required to use LakerMail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail. Prerequisites: C OR HIGHER IN ENC 1102 Co-requisites: NONE Textbook and Other Course Materials: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Argument! By Messenger, Gooch, Sayer (2 nd ed.) Students are required to have a working knowledge of (and accessibility to) Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint. Students are required to have a working knowledge (and accessibility to) . Students are required to understand the basics of attaching Word and documents to . Students are required to activate LakerMail accounts. Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Students will write coherent persuasive essays, one of which will be a research paper. The essays will be free of distracting errors in mechanics, grammar, and spelling. Students will also develop skills in oral communication. 1

2 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: Outcome: The students will compose essays with clear argumentative purpose. Competencies: The students will express their argumentative purpose clearly in an effectively worded argumentative thesis and will support their arguments with relevant facts, examples, analogies, inductive and deductive reasoning, and testimony of experts. The students will anticipate opposing arguments and either concede or refute them. Outcome: The student will recognize logical fallacies and emotional appeals in what they read and write. Competencies: The students will employ effective word choice including appropriate denotation and connotation in direct support of the persuasive goal, avoiding logical fallacies and inappropriate emotional appeals. Outcome: The students will employ effective idea organization and delivery techniques in formulating and delivering oral presentations. Competencies: The students will deliver oral presentations which communicate clearly and engage the audience. The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) In my class, consequences for plagiarism can range from a rewrite of the plagiarized assignment and a deduction of the assignment grade to failure from the course. We will have a class session early in the semester on what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and what potential consequences may be. Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. Note: Missing multiple classes affects students' grades. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. You are allowed 3 absences. You will lose 5% from your final grade for each following absence. If you exceed 3 absences, failure is not automatic, but it is a strong probability. If you miss more than 10 minutes of class, you will be marked absent. If you come in late, and 2

3 miss roll, it is your responsibility to let me know and mark you as present. Arriving late for two classes or leaving early for two classes equals one missed class. EXCEPT IN RARE CASES, there will be no make- up sessions for quizzes, class work, and exams. You will be graded on class participation, so don't skip class if you didn't complete a reading or an assignment - turning in the assignment late will be less damaging than missing the class activities as well. Withdrawal Deadline: Oct. 28 Assignment 1: Travel Destination Speech 50% Assignment 2: Business Plan/ Charity Speech 50% Assignment 3: Rhetorical Analysis of Article 10% Assignment 4: Environmental Impact Speech 10% Methods of Evaluation: Assignment 5: Court Case Speech 10% Assignment 6: Pro/Con Debate 10% Assignment 7: Persuasive Research Essay 10% Assignment 8: Aesthetics Speech 50% Notebook/ Chapter Power Point/ Quizzes 250% Attendance and class participation 10% Determined by points earned out of 1000: Grading Scale: Course Calendar: Classroom Rules and Policies: A B C D F Grades available in Blackboard and LOIS by Dec. 13 *See Last Page of Syllabus Students will: Be treated and treat the instructor and each other with courtesy and respect. Show up on time, be prepared to participate, and stay for the entire course time. Turn off cell phones and refrain from text mes- saging. Phrase comments and critical remarks (written or oral) in constructive, non- judgmental terms. Ignoring these rules of conduct or disrupting the class in any other way affects the entire class, so you will be asked to leave and forfeit the credit for that day's work. See attendance policies about how leaving early (for any reason) will 3

4 affect your grade. *Continued disruptions will result in the student being dismissed from the class and receiving an F for the semester. Late work/make-ups There will be no make- ups for missed classes or quizzes. Papers must be submitted through Turntin.com and as a hard copy to be considered on time. Late papers are only accepted in extreme circumstances only if formally requested by and the request accepted by the professor before the assignment due date. Papers are due at the beginning of class on the due date. If formal request of late work is granted, late work (more than 15 minutes) will be docked one letter grade for each day it is late (includes weekends). Late papers will not be accepted more than 2 days after the due date under any circumstances. If you must miss class on an assignment due date, you need to e- mail the assignment to me and submit it to turnitin.com by the beginning of class time, and give a hard copy to me the next class you are present. I do not accept disks or USB drives. It is your responsibility to contact a peer for any notes or homework assignments you may have missed due to absences. If you cannot contact that peer, it is your responsibility to contact me by the next class for any homework assignments. Late homework will not be accepted. MLA Formatting for research papers: All papers must be in MLA format, including the identification, title, in text citations and works cited page. Papers must be: 12 Point Font, Times New Roman, Double Spaced. WARNING: DO NOT USE any commercial websites (.com) such as Spark Notes, Classic Notes, Wikipedia, etc as critical sources. While these sites may offer helpful summaries of major works of literature, they do not contain the detail or language of a peer- reviewed scholarly journal. 4

5 Cell phones/ Laptops Please put your cell phones on vibrate / silent. I understand emergencies sometimes happen. If you need to take a call, please walk quietly outside and quietly back in. If you are text messaging during class, I will ask you once to stop. If I ask you gain, I will ask you to leave. Do not turn on laptops during class unless given specific permission. *If cell phone or laptop use is a continued problem, you will be dismissed from the class and receive an F for the semester. Being part of a community Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Our composition classroom is a community. Within it we are all learners. As we learn, we often make mistakes or do not know the answers. Perhaps we already think we know the issues and disagree with others' opinions. Though civil discourse is prized in college, discourse that intimidates or seeks to insult others will not be tolerated. This classroom should be an open and safe place in which we navigate among ideas. Please help me make our class an open and safe environment by showing care in your language and respect towards others. Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. Class/ Date Course Calendar: In-Class Topics and Reading Homework Class ENC /19 M Introduction- Syllabus & Course Outline Student Introductions In Class Assignment: Personal Essay: Describe a time I won (or lost) an argument 5

6 8/21 W 8/23 F Complete Personal Essay/ Read to Class Power Point: Pathos, Ethos and Logos Assignment 1: Travel Destination Speech HW Assignment: Argument Ch 1. The Basics of Argument Bring Travel Magazines, Maps, Pictures or Souvenirs from a place you or a family member has been. 8/26 M Review Chapter 1: Student Power Point Share Travel Stories Choose a travel destination to research/ How can you convince others to go there? Outline Travel Speech 8/28 W Peer Review Outline of Travel Speech Work on Rough Drafts 8/30 F Peer Review Rough Drafts/ Practice Speeches HW Assignment: Argument Ch 2. Responding Critically to the Arguments of Others 9/2 M Labor Day 9/4 W Holiday Review Chapter 2: Student Power Point Assignment 1 Due: Present Speeches with visual aides on Travel Destination. 6

7 9/6 F Complete Travel Presentations Assignment 2: Business Plan or Charity Discuss ideas for a Business Or Charity HW Assignment: Argument Ch 3. Writing Effective Arguments Argument Ch 10. Reading, Analyzing and Using Visuals and Statistics in Argument 9/9 M Review Chapter 3 and 10: Student Power Point Outline Business/ Charity Plan Speech 9/11 W Peer Review Rough Draft of Speech HW Assignment: Argument Ch 4. Induction, Deduction, Analogy and Logical Fallacies Argument Ch 9. Writing a Rhetorical Analysis (Example ) 9/13 F Review Chapter 4 & 9: Student Power Point Practice Business Plan Speeches in Groups Begin Assignment 3: Rhetorical Analysis Essay 9/16 M HW Assignment: Bring Two Articles on a Political Topic to Review Assignment 2 Due: Present Business Plan/ Charity Speech with Visuals to class Share Articles from home/ Determine method of reasoning Power Point: Logical Fallacies 7

8 9/16 M Assignment 2 Due: Present Business Plan/ Charity Speech with Visuals to class Share Articles from home/ Determine method of reasoning Power Point: Logical Fallacies Review Articles for Logical Fallacies MLA Review/ Researching Sources 9/18 W Complete Business Plan/ Charity Speeches Outline of Rhetorical Analysis of Article 9/20 F Logical Fallacies Activity Work on Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft HW Assignment: Argument Ch 5. Refuting an Argument & Ch 14. Documenting Sources (MLA only: ) 9/23 M Review Chapter 5 & 14: Student Power Points Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review 9/25 W Assignment 3 Due: Rhetorical Analysis Essay and Article Assignment 4: Environmental Impact Speech/ To be completed in Groups of Two Discuss Possible Topics 9/27 F Research Environmental Topics Complete Outlines HW Assignment: Argument Ch. 7 Writing a Causal Analysis & 8

9 10/2 W Peer Review Rough Draft of Speech 10/4 F Practice Environmental Impact Speech 10/7 M Assignment 4 Due: Environmental Impact Speech Presentations HW Assignment: Argument Ch 6. Taking a Position 10/9 W Complete Environmental Impact Speeches Review Chapter 6: Student PowerPoint Assignment 5: Current Court Case Speech/ Groups of Two HW: Assignment: Bring in Two Articles on Current Court Cases 10/11 F Review Court Case Articles/ Choose Partners Practice MLA Citation 10/14 M Plan & Research Court Case Arguments with partners. Work on Speech Outlines 10/16 W 10/18 F 10/21 M Work on Rough Drafts/ Visual Aides Peer Review Rough Drafts/ Practice Speeches Assignment 5 Due: Court Case Speech Presentations 10/23 W Complete Court Case Speech Presentations Assignment 6: Discuss Pro/Con Debate 9

10 10/23 W Complete Court Case Speech Presentations Assignment 6: Discuss Pro/Con Debate Assignment 7: Begin Research Essay 10/25 F Choose Debate Groups and Topics Begin Research on Topic & Research Essay HW Assignment: Argument Ch 11. Planning the Researched Argument 10/ 28 M Review Chapter 11: Student Power Point Group Research and Preparation 10/30 W Group Research and Preparation 11/1 F Parallelism- Examples- John F. Kennedy & Winston Churchill Peer Review of Research Essay Outlines HW Assignment: Argument Ch 12. Evaluating and Utilizing Sources & Ch 13. Drafting and Revising the Researched Argument 11/4 M Review Ch. 12 & 13: Student Power Points Group Debate Preparation 11/6 W 11/8 F Peer Review of Research Essays Group Debate Preparation Group Debate Preparation 11/11 M Holiday 10

11 11/13 W Assignment 6 Due: Complete In Class Debates Debate Group 1 & 2 11/15 F Debate Group 3 & 4 11/18 M Assignment 7 Due: Research Essay Begin Assignment 8: Aesthetics Speech 11/20 W Work on research/ Outline/ Find Visual Aides 11/22 F Peer Review Outlines 11/25 M Peer Review Rough Drafts Turn In Notebooks 11/27 W Assignment 8 Due: Aesthetics Speech Presentations 11/29 F Thanksgiving 12/2 M Holiday Complete Aesthetics Speech Presentations 12/3 Final Exam me your Final Exam Assignment by Midnight on 12/3. 11