ENGL 0305 405 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH II

Introduction

Syllabus

Course Title: Fundamentals of English II

Course Prefix & Number: ENGL 0305

Section Number: 405

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)

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Britton Blackwood

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

Office Hours:

TBA

Telephone Number:

808-542-4144

E-mail Address:

bblackwood@nctc.edu

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GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

3

Essays (100 pts each)

300

3

Tests (100 pts each)

300

10

MyWritingLabs Exercises (20 pts each)

200

4

Essay Analyses (25 pts each)

         100

1

Final Exam (100 pts)

         100
     

 

     
     
     
     
     

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;     Below 70% = F

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ASSIGNMENTS:  Assignments should be turned in on time.  Make-up work is permitted only by special agreement between  the student and instructor.  Late work will not be accepted.

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

    * See calendar (separate handout).

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.

CLASSROOM COURTESY:

Treat your classmates and instructor with respect.  That is one measure of your commitment to

success in the course.  Your attention should be directed toward the instructor or the class

members presenting information.  Avoid discussing topics other than what is at hand in the class.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES:

Cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants, or any other electronic communications device

must be turned off and placed out of your, other students’, and the instructor’s sight before entering the classroom and throughout the session.  These devices must also remain out of sight until you have left the classroom for the day.  Otherwise, the device[s] will be confiscated by the instructor for the duration of the class.  If an electronic device goes off during class, the class members will immediately have a pop quiz.

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS:

~Prepare for each class.  Complete any assignments due, read over notes from the

                  prior class meeting, and refresh your memory about topics under discussion.

~Direct your full attention to each discussion or other classroom activity.

~Bring all required materials to class:  textbooks, paper, blue or black pen, home-

                  work when assigned, etc.

~If the instructor writes material on the board, consider it important information

                  you should add to your notes.

~If the instructor makes a point or refers to an idea or piece of information, add it to

                  your lecture notes.

~Always treat your classmates and instructor with courtesy and respect.

~Studies indicate that the most successful college students sit near the front of the

                  classroom, prepare for each class session, participate in discussions, and work

with the instructor on assignments, when needed.

 

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

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

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

TESTS AND FINAL EXAM

  • There are no retakes
  • IF you have an emergency, email me
  • 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