ENGL 0305 402 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH II

Introduction

Syllabus 0305 Fall 2016

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Fundamentals of English II

Course Prefix & Number: ENGL 0305

Section Number:  500, 402, 403

Semester: 161s

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

In this course, students will learn to compose unified, well-developed essays with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.  The thesis statement and topic sentences will be emphasized.  Students will also review and practice the basic grammar skills taught in ENGL 0300 and then move to more advanced topics, including modifiers and parallelism.  This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.             

Course Prerequisite(s): Earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement scores or earn satisfactory placement scores on another approved assessment.

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Biays: Along These Lines: Writing Paragraphs & Essays with Writing from Reading Strategies, Pearson, custom edition for North Central Texas College, 2016. (book bundle includes MyLabsPlus access code. Be sure to purchase from the NCTC Bookstore)

·         Standard loose leaf notebook paper (not spiral paper)

·         Folders with pockets (recommended: 2)

·         Highlighters (recommended: yellow)

·         Notecards (recommended 5 x 8 preferably colored)

·         Laminated Grammar Guide or ESL Guide

·         Dry Erase board and markers, tissue, eraser, or paper towel

·         Thumb drive

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Gerriann Martinez

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound, Corinth

Office Hours:

Available by Appointment

Telephone Number:

940.498.6208

E-mail Address:

gmartinez@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

10

Graded Mylabsplus Assignments

15%

3

Graded Classwork Assignments

15%

3

Homework Assignments

20%

3

Quizzes

20%

1

Final Exam

20%

1

Class Participation and Attendance

10%

 

Grade Scale:

  90 – 100% = A

  80 – 89% = B

  70 – 79% = C

  Below 70% = F

 

 

CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, LATE WORK, AND MAKE-UP WORK POLICIES

Successful writing skills develop through intentional practice, study, and review. It is important to do the following:

  • Attend class
  • Be on time
  • Take part in discussions and exercises during class
  • Take notes
  • Study notes
  • Review notes regularly
  • Follow written directions carefully
  • Do all assigned electronic labs by the assigned deadlines
  • Turn homework in on time
  • Last but not least: budget your time

 

 

WRITTEN HOMEWORK

  • Typed
  • Proper heading: UPPER RIGHT: Name, date, class (300), Assignment
  • Double space (preferably triple space)
  • Size 12 font, standard font like Cambria, Times New Roman, or Georgia
  • Indent each paragraph (Tab key on the left side of your keyboard)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

  • First off, don’t have late assignments
  • IF an assignment is late, turn it in the following class period. Expect 11 points to be taken off your grade. Email me via canvas to let me know if you have an emergency
  • Work not turned in will receive a zero

 

QUIZZES AND FINAL EXAM

  • Quizzes cannot be made up. I do not give retakes
  • IF you have an emergency, email me via canvas
  • If you need to take the final exam in the Office of Students with Disabilities, let me know in advance so I can make arrangements prior to the test

 

CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Treat the classroom as a professional environment:

  • Be courteous and respectful to your classmates and instructor
  • Arrive on time with everything that you need
  • Ask questions, get involved, do your homework
  • Turn off all electronic devices prior to the beginning of class

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.

Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.

2.

Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations.

3.

Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.

4.

Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information to formulate and develop a claim.

5.

Develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.

6.

Edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English.

 

TSI COMPLIANCE

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance will result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory course and possibly from North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all College Prep classes for which they have registered. There are NO excused absences. The Department of College Preparatory Studies will notify students of absences reported by instructors and one courtesy warning e-mail notification (Lion Pride email) will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mail (Lion Pride) is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the college.

After a student has been absent from class 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped. If the student is dropped from the only College Prep class in which he/she is enrolled and is TSI liable, the student may be DROPPED from all remaining courses for that semester.

Inform the instructor in writing during the first week of class of any religious holidays observed this semester. Documentation must be given to the instructor at the class following the holiday.

Also, since punctuality has become a problem in recent semesters, three tardies will be considered one absence. Coming in late disrupts the class. Occasions do occur that you will need to be tardy, but not on a consistent basis.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Elizabeth Howell

Office Location:

Corinth 324

Telephone Number:

940.498.6209

E-mail Address:

ehowell@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Alford

Office Location:

Flower Mound Suite 200

Telephone Number:

972.899.8401

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu

 

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.

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