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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Composition I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1301
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Section Number:
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410
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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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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Intensive study 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): ENGL 0305
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Lunsford, Andrea et al. Everyone’s an Author. 2nd ed., Norton, 2017. (ISBN: 978-0-393-91201-2)
Lunsford, Andrea A. The Everyday Writer with Exercises. 6th ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2016. (ISBN:978-1-319-08344-1)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Ellen H. Schweers
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Campus/Office Location:
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COR 201
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6204
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E-mail Address:
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eschweers@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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11:15 – 12:15
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3:30 – 4:30
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11:15 – 12:15
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12:45 – 1:45
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3:30 – 4:30
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3:30 – 4:30
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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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1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
5. 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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3 Papers
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Students will construct and revise both informative reports and arguments, using researched sources and proper MLA documentation.
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45%
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1 Oral Presentation
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Students will present to the class the papers they have written, focusing on both content and process.
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15%
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1 Midterm Exam
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Students will be tested over concepts and terminology covered in the first half of the semester readings.
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15%
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1 Final Exam
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Students will be tested over concepts and terminology covered in the second half of the semester readings; they will also be asked to demonstrate their summarizing and paraphrasing skills.
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15%
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20 Daily Work
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Students will practice various skills pertinent to course content, such as supporting a debatable thesis. A Vocabulary Notebook will be an ongoing assignment.
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10%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Paper 1—Informative Research Report
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9/25/17
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Ability to research a topic, report information on it neutrally, and document it using MLA documentation.
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Paper 2—Research Argument
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10/23/17
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Ability to state a position on a controversial issue, defend it effectively, and use MLA documentation.
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Paper 3—Revision of Paper 1
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11/15/17
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Ability to thoughtfully revise and correct major and minor errors to make substantial improvements to Paper 1.
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Midterm Exam
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10/16/17
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Knowledge of terminology and concepts covered in the first half of the class readings.
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Oral Presentation of Papers 1 and 2
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Due dates vary by individual.
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Ability to present to an audience an oral summary of Papers 1 and 2, concerning both content and process.
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Final Exam
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12/13/17
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Knowledge of terminology and concepts covered in the second half of class readings.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY (NCTC)
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’s 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)
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
I will allow you a maximum of FIVE personal absences for the entire semester. If you are absent six times, I will drop you from the class. Documentation explaining your absences is not necessary.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is 11/9/17.
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
þ 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)
þ Critical Thinking
þ Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
þ Teamwork
þ Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
þ 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 failing grade on the assignment.
- A failing grade in the course.
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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COR 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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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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COR 300
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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