Course Name & Number

Fundamentals of English I

ENGL 0300

Semester & Year

Fall 2017

Catalog Description

In this course, students will learn to write clear, well-developed paragraphs.  Students will also learn to identify and correct major sentence errors, including fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. Other topics include subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and basic punctuation.  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.

Instructor’s Name

Sharon Sproles

Office Phone #

940-498-6413

Instructor’s Office #

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

ssproles@nctc.edu

Office Hours

MW

10:15-10:45am

3:20-3:50pm

Sun. (online)

9:00 - 10:00pm

Textbooks & Materials Required / Recommended

Biays: Along These Lines: Wri0ng Sentences & Paragraphs with Wri0ng from Reading Strategies, Pearson, 6^th ediIon, 2016. (book

bundle includes MyLabsPlus access code)

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.

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

5.           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 Non-compliance with the rules of attendance may result in a student being withdrawn from the college preparatory course. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

In the long term, a student that twice receives an F or W in a College Prep course based on non-attendance will be placed on academic hold and blocked from enrolling in any courses other than the required College Prep course.

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action.  This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

·       Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;

·       Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;

·       Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;

·       Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;

·       Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;

·       Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work,

whether or not the student gives credit.

Attendance Policy

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College.

From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is

Wednesday November 8, 2017.

Ten bonus points will be awarded to students who maintain 90% attendance during the semester.

Note:

Attending class means more than simply being in your seat. Academic success depends on being mentally present during class time and actively participating in learning opportunities. Distractive behavior can result in being asked to leave the classroom. The two most common distractive behaviors are sleeping and excessive attention to electronic devices (e.g. phones). Students are expected to use common sense regarding cell phone use during class. If you must take a call/text, leave the room and return once

your business is concluded

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs. The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department.  Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance. Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services.

Disability Accommodations

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call

940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

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/DisabiliIesFacultyResources.aspx

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the

employment or the provision of services.

Course Calendar

The Course Calendar is provided to students at the first class

meeting. A digital version is available in Canvas.

Name of Division Chair:

Rochelle Gregory, Ph.D.

Office Location:

Corinth 238

Telephone Number:

940.498.6297

E-mail Address:

Name of Instructional Dean:

rgregory@nctc.edu

Dean Larry Gilbert

Office Location:

Corinth 3^rd Floor Deans’ Suite

Telephone Number:

940.498.6222

E-mail Address:

lgilbert@nctc.edu

Other Pertinent Information

“language is the main tool that promotes thinking, develops reasoning, and supports cultural activities like reading and

writing” (Lev Vygotsky)

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at

940-668-4240.