COURSE SYLLABUS Term: Spring 2017 (1/9-4/22) Course: English 104D T/R 10:15-11:45 (Room 182) Instructor Information: Instructor Name Linda Oldenburg Office Number: Room 181 Phone Number: 473-4215 Email: loldenburg@ccsj.edu Hours Available: T/R 11:45-12:45 p.m. Instructor Background: I have been a resident of Indiana my entire life. I earned my Master s Degree in English from Purdue University, and am a certified ESL instructor. I have been teaching English and Reading Strategies at the college level for 16 years. I teach all levels of English Composition and have experience working with students who struggle with reading and writing. I also teach New Student Orientation classes that are designed to help students acclimate into college life and have worked in various college tutoring centers Course Information: Course Time: Meeting Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:15-11:45p.m. Classroom: Room 182 Prerequisites: Required Books and Materials: English EWPC103G Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell. The Concise Cengage Handbook. 5th.Ed. New York: Cengage, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-305-66812-6 Graff, Gerald & Cathy Birkenstein, They Say, I Say. 3rd. Ed. 2014. ISBN: 13:9780393935844 2400 NEW YORK AVE. WHITING, IN 46394 TEL. 219-473-7770 773-721-0202 FAX 219-473-4259
2 Learning Outcomes/Course Competencies: The students will know how to write using sources, gracefully blending quotations and paraphrases into their own writing and correctly punctuating both in-line and block quotations. The student will use the library to find sources, efficiently searching the electronic catalog, Internet search engines, and electronic databases. The students will effectively evaluate Internet resources, accurately judging the reliability of websites and other online resources. The students will use online resources to properly format research writing in MLA style as well as an appropriate citation style for majors. The students will summarize non-fiction texts, identifying their main point or thesis and summarizing the main idea and argument. The students will effectively read a variety of academic sources: books, abstracts, newspapers, magazines, and articles in academic and popular journals. The student will know how to systematically skim and pre-read the title, the table of contents, preface, introduction, and index of a book. The students will actively read non-fiction texts, using effective annotation and highlighting techniques. The students will analyze an article, outlining its major divisions and showing how the parts work together to support its thesis. The students will understand the conventions of academic argument. The students will understand the elements of an argument (including claim, reasons, evidence, and warrants) and analyze the arguments of sources. The students will identify and avoid fallacies of reasoning, including equivocation, either/or, hasty generalizations, faulty analogies, begging the question, argument ad hominem, red herrings, etc. The students will understand ethical and emotional appeals in persuasive writing and the importance of adjusting argument and style for particular audiences. Course Description: This course teaches students the concepts and skills needed to read and write with sources. Students learn how to find, read, summarize, and respond to a variety of college level texts. It teaches students print and electronic search techniques, analytic and synthetic reading skills, and the conventions of academic argument, culminating in ten pages of source-based writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 103 Experiential Learning Opportunities: We will choose a problem to research and then explore any and all available sources of information. Then we will write for at least two real audiences. Students may be encouraged to submit their work to undergraduate conferences and publications. 2
3 Learning Strategies: Students will participate in group discussion, in class writing and independent research. There will be some lecture and group activities. Class Participation: You must be on time, stay for the whole class and speak up in a way that shows you have done the assigned reading. If you are not prepared for class discussion, you may be asked to leave, in which case you will be marked absent. Responsibilities Attending Class You cannot succeed in this class if you do not attend. We believe that intellectual growth and success in higher education occur through interaction in the classroom and laboratories. However, we do not want to penalize students for participating in college-sponsored events. When you miss class because of a college event, you must give notice of your absence in advance, and you are responsible for all missed work. Being absent doesn t excuse you from doing class work; you have more responsibilities to keep up and meet the objectives of this course. Intellectual growth and success in college is reinforced through interaction in the classroom. Students reach personal goals and course outcomes through regular and prompt attendance. Therefore, if a student is absent three (3) times the student will be subjected to a grade of F or FW per policy stated under the Withdrawal from Classes section on this syllabus. Turning In Your Work Using Electronic Devices Participating in Class Doing Your Own Work You cannot succeed in this class if you do not turn in all your work on the day it is due. All assignments are submitted via Blackboard Late assignments are NOT accepted Electronic devices can only be used in class for course-related purposes. If you text or access the Internet for other purposes, you may be asked to leave, in which case you will be marked absent. You must be on time, stay for the whole class and speak up in a way that shows you have done the assigned reading. If you are not prepared for class discussion, you may be asked to leave, in which case you will be marked absent. If you turn in work that is not your own, you are subject to judicial review, and these procedures can be found in the College Catalog and the Student Planner. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. Using standard citation guidelines, such as MLA or APA format, to document sources avoids plagiarism. The Library has reference copies of each of these manuals, and there are brief checklists in your Student 3
4 Handbook and Planner. Withdrawing from Class Student Success Center: Disability Services: PLEASE NOTE: All papers may be electronically checked for plagiarism. After the last day established for class changes has passed (see the College calendar), you may withdraw from a course by following the policy outlined in the CCSJ Course Catalog. Resources The Student Success Center provides faculty tutors at all levels to help you master specific subjects and develop effective learning skills. It is open to all students at no charge. You can contact the Student Success Center at 219 473-4287 or stop by the Library. Disability Services strives to meet the needs of all students by providing academic services in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. If you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability, contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 219-473-4349. CCSJ Alerts: Calumet College of St. Joseph s emergency communications system will tell you about emergencies, weather-related closings, or other incidents via text, email, or voice messages. Please sign up for this important service annually on the College s website at: http://www.ccsj.edu/alerts/index.html. In addition, you can check other media for important information, such as school closings: Internet: http://www.ccsj.edu Radio: WAKE 1500 AM, WGN 720 AM, WIJE 105.5 FM, WLS 890 AM, WZVN 107.1 FM, WBBM NEWS RADIO 78 TV Channels: 2, 5, 7, 9, 32 MEDICAL EMERGENCY Emergency Procedures 1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Do not move the patient unless safety dictates. 3. Have someone direct emergency personnel to patient. 4. If trained: Use pressure to stop bleeding. 5. Provide basic life support as needed. FIRE 1. Pull alarm (located by EXIT doors). 2. Leave the building. 4
5 3. Call 911 from a safe distance, and give the following information: Location of the fire within the building. A description of the fire and how it started (if known) BUILDING EVACUATION 1. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by security/safety personnel. DO NOT ACTIVATE ALARM IN THE EVENT OF A BOMB THREAT. 2. If necessary or if directed to do so by a designated emergency official, activate the building alarm. 3. When the building evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. 4. Assist the disabled in exiting the building! Remember that the elevators are reserved for persons who are disabled. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE. DO NOT PANIC. 5. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. The assembly point is the sidewalk in front of the college on New York Avenue. 6. DO NOT RETURN to the evacuated building unless told to do so by College official or emergency responders. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND ARE UNABLE TO EVACUATE: Stay calm, and take steps to protect yourself. If there is a working telephone, call 911 and tell the emergency dispatcher where you are or where you will be moving. If you must move, 1. Move to an exterior enclosed stairwell. 2. Request persons exiting by way of the stairway to notify the Fire Department of your location. 3. As soon as practical, move onto the stairway and await emergency personnel. 4. Prepare for emergencies by learning the locations of exit corridors and enclosed stairwells. Inform professors, and/or classmates of best methods of assistance during an emergency. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL/RELEASE 1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. Secure the area. 3. Assist the injured. 4. Evacuate if necessary. TORNADO 1. Avoid automobiles and open areas. 2. Move to a basement or corridor. 3. Stay away from windows. 4. Do not call 911 unless you require emergency assistance. SHELTER IN PLACE 1. Stay inside a building. 2. Seek inside shelter if outside. 3. Seal off openings to your room if possible. 5
6 4. Remain in place until you are told that it is safe to leave. BOMB THREATS 1. Call 911 and report incident. 2. If a suspicious object is observed (e.g. a bag or package left unattended): Don t touch it! Evacuate the area. TERRORISM AND ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS 1. Call 911 and report intruder. RUN, HIDE OR FIGHT TIPS: 1. Prepare frequent training drills to prepare the most effectively. 2. Run and take others with you learn to stay in groups if possible. 3. Leave the cellphone. 4. Can t run? Hide lock the door and lock or block the door to prevent the shooter from coming inside the room. 5. Silence your cellphone -- use landline phone line. 6. Why the landline? It allows emergency responders to know your physical location. 7. Fight learn to fight for your life by utilizing everything you can use as a weapon. 8. Forget about getting shot fight! You want to buy time to distract the shooter to allow time for emergency responders to arrive. 9. Aim high attack the shooter in the upper half of the body: the face, hands, shoulder, neck. 10. Fight as a group the more people come together, the better the chance to take down the shooter. 11. Whatever you do, do something react immediately is the better option to reduce traumatic incidents. 6
7 Dates to Remember Classes Begin: January 9 Martin Luther King Day (No classes) January 16 Last day to withdraw without instructor approval February 6 Midterm February 6 Spring Break February 27-March 3 Last day to withdraw with instructor approval April 21 Classes End: April 22 Semester Examinations April 24-29 Assessments Summary/Response Essay (2@50 points each) 100 points Topic Essay Expository Essay Argument Essay 50 points 150 points 200 points First Drafts 5@10 points each 50 points Peer Reviews 5@10 points each 50 points Textbook Quizzes 10@10 points each 100 points Annotated Bibliography Assignment MLA/APA Exercise Midterm 50 points 50 points 50 points Journals 10@ 5 points each 50 points Conferences 4@ 5 points each 20 points Final Individual Presentation Total Points for Course 80 points 1000 points 7
8 Major Essays Topic Essay For this essay students will write an essay about a chosen argumentative topic. In this essay students will discuss any general knowledge they have about the topic. They will discuss any relevant information or views they have on their topic. No sources will be used for this essay. Expository Essay: This essay will build on the student s topic essay. Students will now conduct research for their chosen argumentative topic. For this essay students will write an essay using factual, credible sources. Students will look at both sides of their topic and discuss the issues. Students will not take a position, but will take an unbiased view by discussing both sides of the issue. Argument Essay: This essay will build on student s expository essay. For this essay, students will be required to choose a position concerning their topic. Students will continue to conduct research and be required to use additional sources. Students will argue their position and will be required to use sound reasoning for their position. Students will also be required to look at opposing viewpoints and counter these viewpoints. Grading Scale: 1000-920 A 919-900 A- 899-880 B+ 879-820 B 819-800 B- 799-780 C+ 779-720 C 719-700 C- 699-680 D+ 679-620 D 619-600 D- 599-0 RIGHT OF REVISION: The College reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as necessary. Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes. 8
9 Weekly Assignments (WC= Wadsworth Concise Handbook) Weekly Discussions Week Due Dates Assignments Due Introductions 1 (T) 1/10 Class Introductions Syllabus Review Discuss CCSJ Alert 1 (R) 1/12 Review Syllabus Discuss Summary/Response 2 (T) 1/17 Journal 1: 5 pts Discuss (WC) Chapter 1 2 (R) 1/19 Quiz 1: 10 pts Discuss MLA formatting 3 (T) 1/24 Journal 2: 5 pts Discuss (WC) Chapter 2 3 (R) 1/26 Quiz 2: 10 points Draft Summary Response 1: 10 pts Review Guidelines Peer Review Draft 4 Review Grading Rubric Discuss (WC) Chapter 3 Discuss Career Research (T) 1/31 Journal 3: 5 pts Peer Summary Response 1: 10 pts Conference 1: 5 pts 4 (R) 2/2 Quiz 3: 10 points Final Summary Response 1: 50 pts Discuss CCSJ Library Online Discuss MLA formatting Discuss (WC) Chapter 6 Discuss Department of Labor 5 (T) 2/7 Journal 4: 5 pts MLA/APA Exercise: 50 pts 5 (R) 2/9 Quiz 4: 10 points Journal 5: 5 pts Review Midterm 6 (T) 2/14 Midterm: 50 pts. Discuss (WC) Chapter 6 Review Grading Rubric Review Peer Guidelines Discuss Draft Discuss (WC) Chapter 6 Discuss Familiar Essay 6 (R) 2/16 Quiz 5: 10 pts. Draft Summary/Response 2: 10pts 7 (T) 2/21 Journal 6: 5 pts Peer Summary/Response 2: 10 pts Conference 2: 5 pts. 7 (R) 2/23 Quiz 6: 10 points Final Summary/Response 2: 50 pts 8 (T) 2/28 SPRING BREAK 2/29-3/5 8 (R) 3/2 SPRING BREAK 2/29-3/5 9
10 Review Guidelines Review Peer Reviews Review Grading Rubric Discuss (WC) Chapter 6 Discuss Expository Essay 9 (T) 3/7 Journal 7: 5 pts Draft: Topic Essay: 10 pts Peer Review: Familiar Essay: 10 pts. 9 (R) 3/9 Quiz 7: 10 points Final: Topic Essay: 50 pts Discuss Annotated 10 (T) 3/14 Journal 8: 5 pts Annotated Bibliography: 50 pts. Discuss (WC) Chapter 8 Discuss Grading Rubric Discuss Peer Reviews Discuss Grades to Date Discuss (WC) Chapter 11 Discuss Argument Essay 10 (R) 3/16 Quiz 8: 10 pts. Drafts: Expository Essay: 10 pts. 11 (T) 3/21 Journal 9: 5 pts Peer Review: Expository Essay: 10 pts. Conference 3: 5 pts. 11 (R) 3/23 Quiz 9: 10 pts. Final Expository Essay: 150 pts. Discuss MLA Formatting 12 (T) 3/28 Journal 10: 5 pts Discuss (WC) Chapter 12 Review Grading Rubric Review Peer Reviews Discuss Presentation 12 (R) 3/30 Quiz 10: 10 pts. Drafts: Argument Essay: 10 pts. 13 (T) 4/4 Peer Reviews: Argument Essay: 10 pts. Review Grading Rubric 13 (R) 4/6 Final Argument Essay: 200 pts Review Grades to Date 14 (T) 4/11 Conference 4: 5 pts. 14 (R) 4/13 Individual Presentation: Discussion Finals Week 15 (T) 4/18 Individual Presentation: 80 pts. Final Grade 15 (R) 4/20 Conferences: Classes End April 22 Final Exam Week 4/24-4/29 10