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Course Title:
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Composition I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Engl 1301
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test score or passing grade in Engl 0305
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 13th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Lunsford, Andrea A. The Everyday Writer with Exercises. 6th ed. (2016 MLA Update). Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2016.
Supplementary Texts: A recent standard dictionary and thesaurus
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Mrs. L. Coolen
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ext. 4306
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E-mail Address:
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lcoolen@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9:30-10:50
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11-12
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9:30-10:50
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11-12
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5:00-5:50
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1:00-3:30
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1:30-3:30
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes
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Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution
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Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose
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Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts
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Use edited American English in academic essays
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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2
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Essays
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30%
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1
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Essay
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25%
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1
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Collaborative research project
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15%
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10-14
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Quizzes (drop 3-4 lowest)
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10%
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Earned Points (100)
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Earned in a variety of ways including attendance and submitting work on time
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10%
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2
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Grammar Exams (Highest one counts)
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10%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Unit I
August 28-September 11
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Introduction to the course
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Course requirements, contracts, class folder, Diagnostic Grammar Exam, Diagnostic Essay, Grammar Essentials, Patterns readings
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Unit 2
September 5-11
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Laying a Foundation for the Writing Process
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Reading and class discussion from The Everyday Writer,
grammar essentials
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Unit 3
September 12-October 4
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Emphasizing Process in the
Essay
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Readings from TEW and Patterns, grammar essentials. Developing and submitting Essay 1. Grammar exam 1.
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Unit 4
October 5-17
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Emphasizing Exemplification in the Essay
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Readings from TEW and Patterns. Developing and submitting Essay 2.
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Unit 5
October 18-31
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Emphasizing Comparison/Contrast in the Essay
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Readings from TEW and Patterns. Developing and submitting Essay 3.
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Unit 6
November 1-December 7
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Using Argumentation—Effecting Change; Dealing with Opposition and Recognizing Logical Fallacies
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Collaborative project based on textual readings and film.
Grammar exam 2.
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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 judgment 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). Class syllabus stipulates the class attendance policy.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- A grade of F for the assignment
- Forced withdrawal from the course and a grade of F
- Dismissal from the college
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Rochelle Gregory
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Room 238
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6297
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E-mail Address:
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rgregory@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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None currently
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