Form 2A, Page 1 FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE COURSE NUMBER: ENC 1101 COURSE TITLE: PREREQUISITE(S) COREQUISITE(S): STUDENT ADVISING NOTE: English Composition I Satisfactory score on the placement test (for nonexempt students only) None Effective Spring 2014, students who entered the ninth grade in a Florida public high school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a standard Florida high school diploma, or students who are serving as active duty members in any branch of the United States Armed Services, will not be required to take the common placement test (P.E.R.T.) or to enroll in developmental education at any Florida College System institution, including Florida State College at Jacksonville (per Senate Bill 1720, State Board Rule 6A-10.0315). These students shall be considered exempt from common placement testing and developmental education instruction, and may accordingly enroll directly in ENC 1101C or ENC 1101. For placement in any communications course beyond ENC 1101/ENC 1101C, exempt students will be required to take the common placement test. CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 3 CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN: Lecture/Discussion: 3 Laboratory: Other : FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 3 STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION: 22 Form 2A, Page 2 CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course embodies the fundamentals of effective expression with emphasis on the various forms of expository, writing, logical and imaginative thinking, and reading for understanding. The course provides instruction in sentence structure, diction, organization of short essays, correct, usage of standard American English, documentation skills, and writing with sources. The latest edition of any of the following or an equivalent substitute may be used. Handbook: Horner, Winifred, Suzanne Webb, and Robert Miller. Hodges' Harbrace College Handbook. Fort Worth: Harbrace. Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. Boston: Bedford. Reader: Eastman, Arthur M., et al. Norton Reader. New York: Norton Ford, Marjorie and Jon Ford. Dreams and Inward Journeys: A Rhetoric and Reader for Writers. New YorK; Pearson/Longman. Stanford, Judith. Connections: A Multicultural Reader for Writers. Mountain View, Calif.: Mayfield. Trimmer, Joseph and Maxine Hairston. Riverside Reader. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Rae and Faega, Rites of Passage: A Thematic Reader. Heinle. Seyler, Dorothy, Patterns of Reflection. Pearson/Longman. Rhetoric: Wyrick, Jean. Steps to Writing Well. Fort Worth: Holt.
IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 1981 (821) Form 2A, Page 3 REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Fall Term, 1994 (951) Fall Term, 2002 (20031) Spring Term, 2007 (20072) Gordon Rule Fall Term, 2005 (20061) Fall Term, 2008 (20091) Outline Review 2007 Fall Term, 2012 (20131) GER Outline Review Fall Term, 2014 (20151) Proposal 2014-41
COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC Form 2A, Page 4 On completion of ENC 1101, the student should be able to: I. Use Resource Materials to Write and Revise 2 Essays A. Handbook B. Dictionary and Thesaurus C. Web Resources and Computer Writing Resources D. Library E. Selected Reading Materials II. Organize and Write Essays 25 A. Compose Essays 1. Select and Limit Subjects 2. Determine Purpose and Audience 3. Compose a Thesis 4. Develop Ideas That Support the Thesis 5. Develop Outlines 6. Write Introductory Paragraphs 7. Write Developmental Paragraphs 8. Write Concluding Paragraphs 9. Use Transitions Which Clearly Reflect the Coherence of Ideas and the Organizational Pattern 10. Compose Titles 11. Proofread and Revise So All Supporting Material is Relevant to the Thesis Statement and All Ideas are Stated in Unified Prose B. Compose Essays Using a Variety of the following Rhetorical Modes as Appropriate to the Purpose: 1. Narration 2. Description 3. Examples 4. Process 5. Comparison/Contrast 6. Classification/Division 7. Cause and Effect 8. Definition 9. Persuasion highlighted parts have changed)
Form 2A, Page 5 COURSE TOPICS (Continued CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC III. Adhere to Conventions of Grammar and Usage 5 A. Use all Parts of Speech Correctly 1. Use Standard Verb Forms (Curriculum Office: Please note that the levels of generality for the 2. Maintain Agreement Between Subject and Verb, Pronoun and Antecedent 3. Use Proper Case Forms B. Maintain a Consistent Point of View C. Use Correct Punctuation, Spelling, and Capitalization D. Construct Effective Sentences 1. Use Coordinate and Subordinate Sentence Elements According to Their Relative Importance 2. Place Modifiers Correctly 3. Use Parallel Expressions for Parallel Ideas 4. Give Emphasis to Important Ideas a. Alter Word Order b. Repeat Important Words c. Avoid Unnecessary Use of Passive Voice 5. Vary Sentence Structure and Length 6. Avoid Awkward Constructions 7. Avoid Fragments, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences E. Use Appropriate Diction 1. Use the Appropriate Level of Diction 2. Delete Unneeded Words 3. Use Exact Diction a. Use Words that Convey the Denotative and Connotative Meanings Required by Context b. Use Concrete Language c. Use Appropriate Figurative Language 4. Delete Slang, Jargon, Clichés, Pretentious Expressions F. Revise, Edit, Proofread to Assure the Clarity, Consistency and Conformity to Conventions of Standard American English IV. Write In-Class Composition(s) Under Limited 1 Time Conditions V. Analyze Texts and Demonstrate Critical Thinking 6 A. Purpose B. Main Idea C. Tone D. Organization
Form 2A, Page 6 COURSE TOPICS (Continued E. Major and Minor Support F. Style and Language CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC VI. Write an Essay with Sources and Use MLA Documentation 6 A. Provide Appropriate Documentation for Sources B. Avoid Plagiarism College-Level Writing Skills This course requires mastery and demonstration of college-level skills in writing. ENC 1101 includes significant writing assignments, totaling at least 6,000 words. At the minimum, students will compose 1 inclass timed essay and several revised out-of-class typed essays. At least one major writing assignment will require proper use of MLA documentation.
Florida State College At Jacksonville Learning Outcomes & Assessment NOTE: Use either the Tab key or mouse click to move from field to field. The box will expand to accommodate your entry. Section 1 COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: ENC 1101 COURSE TITLE: English Composition I SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC): 3 CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 3 Section 2 TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply) AA Elective AS Required Professional College Prep AS Professional Elective AAS Required Professional Technical Certificate Other PSAV Apprenticeship General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 7) Section 3 (If applicable) INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Communications Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Humanities Section 4 INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES: Reading Speaking Critical Analysis Writing Listening Information Literacy Quantitative Skills Ethical Judgment Scientific Method of Inquiry Working Collaboratively Section 5 STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA Communication Critical Thinking Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning Information Global Sociocultural Responsibility Literacy Section 6 LEARNING OUTCOMES Communication Information Literacy Students will be able to write and present logically organized essays/speeches that demonstrate a clear progression of ideas. Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed,, Gen. Ed. Gen. Ed. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT At least one thesis-based essay that incorporates sources and demonstrates appropriate documentation At least one thesis-based essay that incorporates sources and demonstrates appropriate documentation Multiple thesis-based essays
Section 6 (Continued) LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to write and present essays/speeches with a clear thesis that are supported by appropriate, sufficient evidence. Students will be able to cite/document information sources correctly in their essays and speeches. Students will be able to write essays or present oral messages tailored to a specific purpose and audience. Students will be able to identify and locate appropriate and credible information through reading, listening, and/or observation. Students will be able to evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information gained through reading, listening, and/or observation. Students will be able to write and speak using grammatically correct standard American English. Students will be able to write and speak using proper diction, appropriate tone, and correct word usage. use resources properly. organize and write essays. write essays following various rhetorical models or modes. write using the correct grammar, word usage, and diction. write in-class timed college-level compositions. analyze an essay for prescribed elements. analyze a reading selection and have a fundamental understanding of MLA documentation. Section 7 Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed,, Multiple thesis-based essays METHOD OF ASSESSMENT At least one thesis-based essay that incorporates sources and demonstrates appropriate documentation and exercises related to documentation skills Multiple thesis-based essays Assessments may include essays, quizzes, and presentations. At least one thesis-based essay that incorporates sources and demonstrates appropriate documentation. Assessments may include essays, exercises, and computer-assisted lessons. Assessments may include essays, exercises, computerassisted lessons. Multiple thesis-based essays Assessments may include thesis-based essays, quizzes, presentations. Multiple essays that follow various rhetorical models Multiple thesis-based essays, exercises, computer-assisted lessons At least one in-class essay. Assessments may include essays, quizzes, presentations. At least one major writing assignment will require proper use of MLA documentation. Name of Person completing This Form: The Letters Council, co-chairs Herschel Shepard, Nancy Richard-LanyJana Kinder, Tammy Cherry, and Audrey Antee Date: 4/11/201210/30/14
SECTION 8 MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ONLY (exclude AA electives) Section 8 KNOWLEDGE Primary Second ary N/A VALUE Primary Second ary N/A A. Global and Historical Knowledge & Understanding Intellectual honesty Comprehends a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of major civilizations Curiosity and openness to new ideas Comprehends the workings and interrelations of personal, business and government economies Recognition of one s own creative potential Comprehends political, social and economic systems and their effects upon society B. Cultural and Aesthetic Knowledge and Understanding Acceptance of and respect for differences among people and cultures Comprehends the contributions of the arts and humanities to the human experience on a personal, national or global level Civic Engagement Comprehends the historical development of the arts and sciences Lifelong Learning Comprehends religious and cultural systems and their effects upon society C. Human Awareness and Understanding Comprehends the dynamics of human behavior and the process of increasing self-awareness, growth and development Comprehends the stages of human development and the dynamics of human relationships in diverse cultures Comprehends the factors that promote physical, mental and social well-being D. Mathematics, Science and Technology Comprehends the basic concepts and investigative processes of the natural sciences Comprehends the breadth, significance and development of the mathematical sciences Comprehends the ways science and technology have shaped and continue to reshape human cultures and the environment Section 9 Name of Person Completing This Form: The Letters Council, co-chairs Herschel Shepard, Nancy Richard- LanyJana Kinder, Tammy Cherry, and Audrey Antee Date: 10/30/1404/12/11