1. Changes Being Made Victor Valley College Course Outline 2. Course Number and Title ENGL 101 English Composition and Reading 3. Title 5 Category Certificate/Skill Award AA/AS Degree Distance Ed BA/BS Degree Applicable 4. Certificate Applicable 5. Number of Units (Zero units for non-credit courses) 4 6. Contact hours per term 64 72 Lecture Lab Activity Independent Study Individualized Instruction Maximum class size 25 7. Special Topics No 8. Grading GRD - Letter Grade Only 9. Repeatability 0 10. Catalog Description Principles and methods of research and expository writing. Analytical reading of source materials and writing of expository essays. Prerequisite: Completion of English 50 with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment. CSU, UC 11. Schedule Description Principles and methods of expository writing. Analytical reading of source materials and writing of expository essays. Prerequisite: Completion of English 50 with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment. CSU,UC 12. Entrance Skills You have not defined entry skills.
13. 14. Requisites Prerequisite Standard UCR CSUSB CSU Fullerton ENGL 50 Patty Golder Karen Tomlin Validated Date: 06/09/2012 or Prerequisite Eligibility as determined by VVC assessment. Standard UCR CSUSB CSU Fullerton Patty Golder Karen Tomlin Validated Date: 06/09/2012 A. Instructional Objectives Upon completion of the course the student should be able to: B. 1. Write college level essays of various modes to include, for example, narration, comparison/contrast, persuasion, and critical analysis, choosing the appropriate methods of development for the writing project. 2. Summarize, paraphrase, quote and synthesize sources appropriately and in accordance with the MLA style guide. 3. Revise compositions for clarity, organization, and mechanical and grammatical correctness. 4. Demonstrate information competency skills using the VVC Library catalog, online databases, and the Internet to locate, retrieve, analyze and evaluate information sources. 5. Write documented research papers which support a thesis using diverse resource material and MLA documentation. 6. Read and analyze college level material for audience, purpose, style and content. 7. Select, analyze, and evaluate college level materials for use in writing projects. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course the student can: 1. Research sources using the library's catalog, databases, and the Internet to develop information competency skills. 2. Produce a written researched argument which makes a clear claim and incorporates appropriate source material.
3. Format, document, and integrate sources according to the MLA style manual. C. Course Content I. The Writing Process A. Invention B. Planning and Organizing C. Drafting D. Critiquing and Incorporating Criticism E. Revising F. Editing and Proofreading II. Critical Reading of Professional Texts A. Traditional Printed Texts B. Database Sources C. Online Sources 1. Web pages 2. News Groups 3. List serves III. Writing of Essays A. Narrating B. Reporting C. Explaining a Concept D. Evaluating E. Persuading/Arguing F. Proposing Solutions IV. Practice in other Written Forms A. Summary B. Paraphrase C. Synthesis D. Essay Examination V. Develop Information Competency Skills for Researched Writing A. Library Research B. Online and Database Research 1. Periodical and Reference Databases 2. VVC Library Catalog C. MLA Documentation 1. Traditional Sources 2. Electronic Sources D. Research Paper 1. Computer-enhanced Research; Databases, websites, other sources 2. Library research; books, periodicals, other sources VI. Mechanics of Writing A. Punctuation B. Common Grammatical Errors C. Common Errors in Usage D. Style and Tone V. Critical Reading
A. Analysis B. Evaluation C. Comparison/Contrast D. Course Lab Content None E. Assignments 1. 2. Required Reading Assignment - Describe in detail the chapter or article being read and the purpose for this assignment. MATCH THE INSTRUCTNL OBJCTVES FOR THIS ASSGNMNT BY USING THE BLUE LINK BELOW Research and select a variety of sources for a specified writing project. SLO: Reseach sources using the Library and the Internet. Assessment criteria: an essay in which source material is accurately represented and appropriately used assessed against an instructor-created rubric. Required Assignment - Describe in detail one specific example of a writing or problem solving or performance assignment. MATCH INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES TO THIS ASSIGNMENT BY USING THE BLUE LINK BELOW Incorporating variety of sources, write an essay to support a point about a specified topic. SLO: Produce a written researched argument which makes a clear claim and incorporates appropriate source material. Assessment criteria: a researched essay of at least five to ten typed pages (250 words per page)assessed against an instructor-created rubric. F. Methods of Instruction 1. Distance Education (Online,Hybrid,ITV,2-Way Audio) 2. Lecture 3. Other (explain in text box below) 4. Other: 1. Generate group exercises for analysis of essays and development of structure for essays. 2. Present through lecture methods of reading, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, invention and arrangement in writing, grammatical principles and problems. 3. Facilitate full-class discussion of essays and other reading and the rhetorical techniques used in writing. 4. Prompt in-class writing for focus and development of ideas. 5. Describe and model major paper
assignments to develop writing skills. 6. Create and present individual exercises in grammatical and usage concepts and quoting and documentation. 7. Demonstrate hands-on techniques of online research including analyzing websites, online resources, and material from online databases using instructor generated exercises. 8. Instructor-led exercises for the application of objective criteria to online and electronic resources. 9. Facilitate peer groups for critiquing and revision. 10. Critique and provide constructive criticism on student writing. G. Methods of Evaluation 1. Exams/Tests/Quizzes 2. Research Projects 3. Portfolios 4. Written Assignments 5. Projects 6. Group Projects 7. Class Participation 8. Class Work 9. Home Work 10. Competency based written and practical tests which demonstrate the students ability to apply skills and concepts learned to minimum standards established by the instructor 15. Text and Other Materials Textbooks: Kennedy, X.J., Dorothy M. Kennedy, Marcia F. Muth, and Sylvia A. Holladay. The Bedford Guide for College Writers, 9th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2011 Hacker, Diana. THE WRITER'S REFERENCE, 7th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2009 Axelrod, R and Cooper, C. St. Martin's Guide to Writing, 7 ed. New York: Beford/St. Martin's, 2007 Beherns, L and Rosen L. A Sequence for Academic Writers, 4 ed. New York: Longman, 2009 Manuals: Modern Language Association. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7t ed., MLA, 01-01-2009 16. Distance Education: Regular Effective Contact On Campus Meeting Announcements, Frequency: Equal to instructor-student in traditional setting/semester accomplished through use of blackboard, office hours, email, discussion boards, chats, and on-campus meeting announcements. Course Delivery System:
Hybrid 100% Online Other 17. Learning Resources 18. Library Resources Part A: The Library has sufficient resources presently available to support this course. The Library resources are sufficient to offer this course but new materials should be added to improve and update the holdings in this subject area. 19. Academic Accommodation 20. Dates A. A course syllabus or other explanation with due dates for course materials and assignments is available for students in alternative formats (e.g., electronic format). B. Auxiliary aids can be used in classroom or lab setting (e.g., Tape recorder, interpreters, and mobility devices). C. If this course requires field trips, there will be alternatives for field trips. D. Material is available in more than one modality or methodology (e.g., visual, oral, tactile). E. Students have access to the instructor to discuss accommodations. F. Technology used to deliver Distance Education components of this course meet standards for accessibility to persons with disabilities. G. Video or audiotapes are available in accessible formats. Board of Trustees Date 03/12/13 Effective Date 03/13/13 State Approval Date 09/17/07 Last Outline Revision Date 06/07/07 CC Approval Date 01/31/13 Content Review Date 01/31/13 21. Proposed Start Date Fall of 2007 22. Cross Listed Courses 23. Need for Course