Los Angeles Mission College Spring 2017 English Section 3249

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1 Los Angeles Mission College Spring 2017 English Section 3249 Instructor: Susan Caggiano Office Hours: Wed. 11:15-12:00 and by appointment Office: TBD CSB Faculty Office Meeting days, place & time: s in CSB 111 at 12:10 pm 3:20 pm Contact: Canvas Messaging (best way to reach me) or caggias@lamission.edu Required Texts and Materials: COMPOSE: Gearing Up for Writing in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition, Caggiano and Turnmeyer Man s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Canvas access through Mission Online Drive or Cloud media to store your work LAMC account and internet access Strongly recommended: A college thesaurus and a college dictionary. Course Description: This course is designed to help you improve your writing skills in order to prepare you for the type of reading and writing that you will need for your college career. You will explore ideas, convey information and think critically about the ideas found in the readings we examine over the course of the semester. This class is meant to help you use logical reasoning to formulate arguments that are convincing using adequate factual support, and adopt a thoughtful position on substantive topics. You will also develop skills in organizing an essay, developing a logical thesis, and expressing your ideas clearly by choosing appropriate language and adopting an appropriate tone for academic writing. Beyond this, this class will also assist you in developing a degree of grace and style, which will make your writing interesting and readable. Student Learning Objectives: By the end of the course students will have learned to: Produce a unified essay of 1,000 words that shows a mastery of critical thinking, logical organization, and mechanics Produce an 8 page ( words) research paper which uses library research materials and documents evidence. Course Requirements/ Grading: Homework Assignments (HW): You will submit periodic assignments that will engage 1

2 you in multiple critical thinking tasks that are designed to develop those skills in response to the material assigned. These entries will be 1-3 pages, typed with your name and class information in MLA format along with citation as appropriate. These assignments will frequently serve as the basis of class discussions, and are due on the day we discuss the associated readings. Research Paper and Requirements: A formal argumentative research paper ( words, or 8-12 pages of text) will be based on reference sources developed through the Research Journal Project. The topic has a central focus but you may choose the general area of human activity to apply that focus. Your project focus will be pre-approved via submission of a research proposal (see schedule for due date). It should use a minimum of seven (5) secondary sources (complete, or portions of, scholarly books and articles, etc.) to support your argument. See the Research Project Module in Canvas for details of required assignments, dues dates and other helpful resources. Research Journal Project: These seven journals will document and develop your research to aid drafting your research paper later in the semester. They are due approximately every other week, have a very specific format. Please see assignment instructions and model in Canvas. Quizzes: There are 9 quizzes asking you to respond in several formats to the reading material assigned. These quizzes are to be completed in Canvas before class time. Participation in all class work and assignments is required. This will include attendance, quizzes, in-class written and verbal participation, and on-time submission of all assignments. Attendance: Since this is a discussion and workshop based class which requires your participation, you will not be able to make up absences or obtain notes from your classmates. Therefore, attendance is required. See the attendance policy below. Grading Policy: Type of Course Work Homework Assignments Quizzes Research Journal Project Ancillary Research Paper Assignments Research Paper Final Exam % of Grade "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. 14% Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." 15% 21% 10% 30% 10% ~Samuel Beckett Playwright, poet & novelist ( ) 2

3 Final Course Grades A=100 90% / B=89 80% / C=79 70% / D=69 60% / F=59% or less Final drafts of essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: Content and development: Controlling idea specific support, coherence Expression: Sentence structure and variety, precise word choices Organization: Clear and meaningful thesis, transitions, and overall unity Grammar, mechanics and usage: Standard written English, punctuation, spelling, meaningful title, and use of proper citation of sources. A (excellent): This paper demonstrates strength in all of the evaluation criteria listed above. It has a compelling, original, and thoughtful main point that is supported by accurate details, examples, and explanations. The paper is easy to follow because it is clearly organized and has transitional markers. In addition, precise and lively word choices are combined into balanced, clear sentences. There are few, if any, deviations from standard usage, grammar and mechanics. B (good): This paper is strong in all of the evaluation criteria, but is weaker than the A paper in the quality of the main point, development, diction, and sentence variety. It has few, if any, errors of usage, grammar, and mechanics. C (adequate): This paper is clearly organized around a main idea but may not be as fully developed as an A or B essay. Typically, expression is clear and sentences are correct but may lack variety. Errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics are infrequent. D (inadequate): This essay does not meet the criteria listed for the assignment. Usually, no organizational pattern is evident, or the main point and development are too general to be effective. Sentence-level problems (comma splices, run-ons, and fragments), incorrect word choices, or serious punctuation, usage, spelling or mechanical errors lower the grade. F (failing): This paper is unacceptable. It is off -topic, plagiarized, or unintelligible. Late Work, Missing Work: Read carefully. Plan accordingly All due dates are firm deadlines. All written work is due by the start of the class period. There is no make-up for work collected in class. Missing assignments receive a zero. Late Paper Policy: If missing a deadline is unavoidable, be aware of the grade reductions that apply. Always consult assignment instructions for details about how and when to submit your work. If you miss the 3

4 deadline, your paper is late. Also, it s worth noting: for some assignments, late papers are not accepted. Late paper grade reductions are calculated as follows: A. Late on same day as due date: A half-letter grade reduction. B. Submitted by start of next class meeting: One full-letter grade reduction. C. Submitted by start of class, two class meetings later: two full-letter grade reductions. D. Later than two class meetings after due date: Papers will not be read/accepted Exceptions to the above are granted only in extraordinary circumstances and at the professor s discretion. Students experiencing an emergency, crisis, or other serious situation (such as active military duty) and who need an extension, should contact me in advance of the deadline. Absences, Late Arrivals, Early Departures: Attendance is mandatory. This means arriving on time and being present the entire period. Absences adversely affect your grade, as do chronic late arrivals or early departures. Excessive absence consecutive or otherwise may cause you to be dropped. If you are experiencing a unique personal crisis, emergency, or other situation that disrupts your regular attendance, communicate with me. You are responsible for following this course s attendance policies, so read carefully. Absences 2 absences the first week: Dropped from course 2 consecutive absences any time in first 2 weeks Dropped from the course 4 absences by end of Week 5: Dropped from course 5 absences total for semester: Dropped, or lowered a course grade Late Arrivals/Early Departures Plan ahead. Traffic is a constant. The bus gets crowded and passes you by. Parking is frustrating. Printers run out of ink. These conditions are not surprises. Anticipate what you need to arrive on time. Do not drop off your backpack and then leave class to frantically hunt for a stapler, a printer, or the blue book you need, and then return 20 minutes after the period has begun. It is disruptive and will count as a partial absence. Late arrivals & early departures count as partial absences and may adversely affect your grade. If you arrive after attendance is taken, see me after class to ensure you were marked as present. If you have an exceptional situation that may require you to leave before the period is over, inform me before class begins. 4

5 Withdrawal/Dropping: Do not assume you ve been dropped because you stopped attending. You may still be enrolled and end up with a failing grade instead. It is your responsibility to notify the admissions office and to meet LAMC requirements for dropping. Please see the Orientation Module for important dates and deadlines for details. (If you do drop, please to let me know). Disabilities If you need special test conditions, course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, or if you have special medical information to share, please see me the first week of class and contact the DSPS office on campus in the Instructional building. As you might imagine, I get more s than might be considered reasonable, therefore, please be considerate and only use to set up a conference with me if my office hours conflict with your schedule. Please use the subject line Meeting request to alert me. Your message should include at least two times when you would like to meet and a brief (one-two sentence) description of the reason for the meeting. s sent for any other reason will not be considered or acknowledged. I strongly encourage you to ask questions about the syllabus and assignments during class time. For more in-depth discussions (such as guidance on assignments) please plan to meet in person, either during my regularly scheduled office hours, or by pre-arrangement in my office or on Skype/Canvas Confer. Our conversations should take place in person rather than via , thus allowing us to get to know each other better, which will help me to help you, and foster a more collegial learning atmosphere. Conferences: Even if things are going smoothly, conferences are a good way of getting one to one feedback on your writing. Therefore at least one conference is highly recommended. You are welcome to schedule a conference with me at any time during the semester, or just drop in to see me during my office hours. I am here to help and I encourage you to see me at any time especially if you need guidance in specific writing areas or clarification of an assignment. Using Canvas: Canvas is the online adjunct to our regular class meetings. Assignment instructions will be posted there. So will last-minute cancellations, changes, syllabus updates, handouts, hyperlinks, instructions for upcoming classes, and links to other material for you to read, download and print. Announcements, miscellaneous opportunities, and other news also will be posted on Canvas. Please consult Canvas regularly for assignments due, and use its calendar notifications to help you stay on top of your assignments. To access it, go to the Los Angeles Mission home page nad click on Mission Online, or use this link: Academic Dishonesty: This is otherwise known as plagiarism. Plagiarism is the act of 5

6 intentionally or knowingly representing the words, ideas, or work of another s as one s own in any academic exercise. (This includes taking pre-written papers from the Internet, or having your roommate or your girl/boyfriend write them for you). Plagiarizing will result in a failing grade on the plagiarized assignment and possible disciplinary action by the College. I strongly urge you to meet with me if you are unsure if your writing could be construed as plagiarism. 6

7 Tentative Assignment Schedule and Due Dates READ YOUR SYLLABUS DAILY! Consult the schedule regularly and plan ahead. It is subject to change on short notice. Changes may be announced in class, sent to your LAMC account and/or posted on Canvas. Always consult Canvas for Assignment Sheets and any additional instructions & materials. Complete assignments and readings due the beginning of class on the date given. Each assignment will be numbered accordingly, typed and in MLA format, and submitted to Turnitin.com. For each class, have with you the assigned books and/or materials needed for each class session. Compose= Compose: Gearing Up for Writing in the 21 st Century textbook Class Meeting Agenda Due WEEK 1: February 8th N/A WEEK 2: February 15th WEEK 3: February 22nd WEEK 4: March 1st Introduction to English 101 Syllabus Review Meet your peers Lecture: The Rhetorical Situation, The Writing Process and Elements of Rhetoric Introduction to the Research Project: Research Question and Generating Topics Annotations Introduction to Frankl reading schedule Logical Fallacies Library Orientation Frankl Discussion/ Research Journal Project Assigned Compose: Read Student Preface Compose: Ch. 1 and Ch. 7 Compose: Ch. 2 (Critical Think-Read) QUIZ #1 Print and bring to class: How to Teach Students to Detect Fake News Compose: Ch. 11 (Logical Fallacy) QUIZ #2 Research Project Proposal Due Compose: Ch. 8 (Evaluate & Manage Sources) Compose: Ch. 3 (Critical Reading - Summary/Analysis/Inference) Quiz #3 FRANKL: Segment 1 due: Foreword to p. 28 7

8 WEEK 5: March 8th WEEK 6: March 15th WEEK 7: March 22nd WEEK 8: March 29th FRANKL Discussion/ Introduction to HW Assignment 2 Three-part packet FRANKL Discussion/ FRANKL Discussion/ FRANKL Discussion/ FRANKL: Segment 2 due: PP FRANKL: Segment 3 due: PP HW Assignment 1: Summary and Analysis (Segment 3) Quiz #4 FRANKL: Segment 4 due PP HW Assignment 2A - Bring a copy to class RJ #2 Quiz #5 FRANKL: Segment 5 due: PP HW Assignment 2B Bring a copy to class Quiz #6 FRANKL: Segment 6 due: Pp (Postscript and Afterword) HW Assignment 2C Bring a copy to class Three-part packet COMPLETE - SUBMIT all three in one document TO CANVAS RJ #3 WEEK 9: NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK April 1, April 7, 2017 WEEK 10: April 12th WEEK 11: April 19 WEEK 12: April 26th WEEK 13: May 3rd Openers and Thesis Statements Intro to Clarifying and Paraphrasing Developing depth and clarity a revision exercise Peer review Interview Script Counter-Argument, Refutation/Rebuttal Revision TBA Quiz #7 Compose: Ch. 4 (Critical Ideas to Thesis) Read/watch Frankl-related materials TBD Read Trimble Openers RJ #4 HW Assignment #3 Clarifying, Paraphrasing Draft of Interview Script DUE Bring in TYPED copy and submit to Canvas QUIZ #8 Compose: Ch. 12 (Developing Ethos: Argument, Counter-Argument) RJ #5 (INTERVIEW) RJ #6 QUIZ #9 HW Assignment 4: Zinsser s Writing 8

9 WEEK 14: May 10th WEEK 15: May 17th WEEK 16: May 24 th Sunday May 29th Revision Research Paper Guidelines Preparing to Draft MLA Review Peer Review Last day of regular class meeting Final Exam review English as a Second Language Compose: Ch. 5 (Revision Strategies) Read Trimble s Thinking Well then do HW Assignment 5 (Revise/Reflect) Compose: Ch. 13 (Research Papers Do s and Don ts) Research Outline Draft of Research Works Cited RJ #7 Compose: Ch. 6 (Editing, Proofreading, Style, Polish) Research Rough Draft DUE FINAL DRAFT RESEARCH PAPER DUE Submit to Canvas by 11:59pm NO LATE PAPERS will be accepted. WEEK 17: FINAL EXAM WEEK May 30, June 5, :30-2:30 pm See Final Exam Module in Canvas May 31st 9