Course Name & Number

Composition I

ENGL 1301-420

Semester & Year

 Fall 2017

Catalog Description

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.

[Rev. Fall 2012 THECB]

Prerequisite:  Satisfactory placement test score or passing grade in ENGL 0305.

Instructor’s Name

Jared Ince

Office Phone #

Instructor’s Office #

201

Office Fax #

E-mail Address

jince@nctc.edu

Office Hours

T/R: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM

Textbooks &  Materials

Required / Recommended

Lundsford, Andrea, et al.  Everyone’s an Author w/Readings, W.W. Norton, 2^nd Ed.  ISBN: 978-0-393-265293.

[Rev. Fall 2017]

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete English 1301 will meet the following learning outcomes:

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.

[Rev. Fall 2017 THECB]

Core Objectives

Foundational Component Area:  Communication

Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively.  Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.

• Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

• Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.

• Teamwork (TW)- to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

• Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making      [Rev. 5-2014  THECB]

Grading Policy & Procedures

Missed Exam, Quiz, or In-class Activity

A student who misses an exam, quiz, or other in-class assignment will receive a zero on that assignment.  Additionally, a student who is more than fifteen minutes late to an exam will not be permitted to take the exam.  The instructor reserves the right to make exceptions in extraordinary circumstances.

Cheating

Any form of cheating/plagiarism will result in an automatic zero on the offending assignment.

Assignment Make-Up Policy

Incorrectly submitted assignments will not be accepted.  Late submittal of any assignment should be accompanied by a carefully written explanation of the reason for the assignment’s tardiness, and acceptance of said late work is at the discretion of the instructor. In all cases, the grade may be reduced regardless of the quality of work if submitted work is late, incomplete, or insufficient. Assignment specific exceptions and addendums to the late work policy will be posted in Canvas.

Readings

Each day’s homework readings are to be completed before the start of the next class meeting.  You are expected to participate in the class’s discussion of the reading assignments.  Quizzes may be given in connection with any or all reading assignments; these quizzes will be averaged with the final exam grade.

In-class Assignments and Group Work

You are required to actively participate in all in-class assignments and group work.  Failure to do so will result in a zero on the assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

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:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
2. 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;
3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
6. 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.

[Rev. 3-20-2012–Plagiarism text added cb]

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be taken daily.  Should a student miss all or part of a class day, it is the student’s responsibility to email the instructor with information about the absence.  The student must obtain missed notes and/or materials from a classmate. 

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/DisabilitiesFacultyResources.aspx

[Rev. 7/25/2012 per Brent Wallace/Mary Martinson] 

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.

Calendar or Course Outline (REQUIRED)

• The instructor must indicate general blocks (or units) of study or supply a detailed calendar of activity.
• Numbers of the specific Learning Outcomes and individual Core Objectives associated with each unit of study must accompany each unit of study or appropriate calendar activity.

Units of Study

• Block I: Readings

     Students will read and analyze a variety of selections from the adopted textbook.

• Block II: Quizzes, Examinations, and the Final Exam

     Students may be required to take quizzes or tests over assigned readings and/or related materials. The class MUST meet during the final exam week. A final exam, if given, may count no more than 25% of the semester grade.

• Block III: Compositions

          Students will write a minimum of 5,000 words (20 pages) in a variety of compositions—formal and informal. As part of this required writing, students will produce a minimum of four graded assignments. At least two of these must use the complete writing process, which may consist of the following:

Ø  Invention

Ø  Drafting

Ø  Peer Review

Ø  Revision

Ø  Final Draft

• Block IV: Grammar and Mechanics

     Students will study grammar and mechanics in the adopted handbook in order to meet departmental standards. This study may be done by examination of units in the handbook or through writing as a process, according to the discretion of the instructor.

• Block V: Research

     Students will utilize library and electronic resources. They will submit a written assignment, such as an annotated bibliography, a documented essay, or several short compositions, using MLA style documentation. Pages generated as part of this research block are included in the required writing stipulated in Block III.

ENGL 1301-420
Weekly Schedule

Week 

Starting

Topic

Assignment

Learning Outcomes

Week 1

8/29/2017

Course Introduction

HW: Read Chapter 1 (Everyone's an Author pp. 1-17)

3,4

Rhetoric and Writing

HW: Short Writing Prompt 1

Close and Careful Reading

HW: Read Chapter 2 (Everyone's an Author pp. 18-24)

Week 2

9/5/2017

It is the student’s responsibility to check Lion Pride email and Canvas each week.

3,4

Rhetorical Situations:  Audience, purpose, and stance

HW: Read Chapter 3 (Everyone's an Author pp. 25-39)

In-class reading activity

HW: Short Writing Prompt 2

Week 3

9/12/2017

Plagiarism

HW:  Prepare for discussion of assigned essay

1,2,3,4,5

Writing skills review

HW: Bring an example of a descriptive narrative from music or popular media.  Be prepared to discuss.

Reading Rhetorically

HW: Develop a topic for Writing Assignment I

Writing Assignment I:  Descriptive Narrative

HW: Read Chapter 26 (Everyone's an Author pp. 527-534)

Reading activity

Week 4

9/19/2017

Discuss narrative examples

HW: Read Chapter 12 (Everyone's an Author pp. 159-200)

2,3,4

Writing a narrative

HW: Short Writing Prompt 3

Reading activity

HW: Writing Assignment I Rough Draft

Week 5

9/26/2017

Writing a narrative

HW:  Writing Assignment I Final Draft

1,2,3,4,5

MLA formatting and style

HW:  Develop topic for Writing Assignment II

Peer Review of Writing Assignment I

HW: Read Chapter 27 (Everyone's an Author pp. 535-590)

Writing skills review

Writing Assignment II:  Annotated Bibliography

Week 6

10/3/2017

Informative writing

HW: Read Chapter 23 (Everyone's an Author pp. 500-504)

1,2,3,4

Research topics and problems

HW: Begin Writing Assignment II research

Annotating a Bibliography

HW: Short Writing Prompt 4

Researching Databases workshop

Week 7

10/10/2017

Internet activity:  Work on Writing Assignment II in class

HW: Short Writing Prompt 5

1,2,3,4,5

Writing skills review

HW: Writing Assignment II Rough Draft

Peer Review of Writing Assignment II

HW: Writing Assignment II Final Draft

Persuasive Writing and Logical Fallacies

HW: Read Chapter 13 (Everyone's an Author pp. 201-251)

1,2,3,4,5

Week 8

10/17/2017

Rhetorical Analysis

HW: Short Writing Prompt 6

Writing Assignment III:  Rhetorical Analysis

HW: Develop a topic for Writing Assignment III

Week 9

10/24/2017

Watch documentary film depicting a rhetorical issue

HW: Read Chapter 25 (Everyone's an Author pp. 512-526)

2,4

Analyze film rhetorically in class

HW: Sign up for individual conferences

Incorporating source material in academic writing

Week 10

10/31/2017

Work on Writing Assignment III in class

HW: Short Writing Prompt 7

1,2,3,4,5

Individual conferences

HW: Writing Assignment III Rough Draft

Peer review Writing Assignment III

HW: Writing Assignment III Final Draft

Discuss Group Project

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Writing skills review

Week 11

11/7/2017

Assign groups for Group Project

HW: Read Chapter 8 (Everyone's an Author pp. 90-97)

1,2,3,4,5

Collaborative research

HW: Meet with group outside of class

Groups work on projects

HW: Short Writing Prompt 8

**Last Day to Drop with a W  is Thurs 11/9**

Week 12

11/14/2017

Effective academic presentations

HW: Meet with group outside of class

1,2,3,4,5

Groups work on projects

HW: Complete Group Project presentations

Week 13

11/21/2017

Practice presentations

HW: Revise Group Project presentations

1,2,3,4,5

Peer Review of Group Project

HW: Short Writing Prompt 9

Thanksgiving Holiday begins 11/22/17

Week 14

11/28/2017

Group Project Presentations

HW: Selected readings for discussion

1,2,3,4,5

HW: Short Writing Prompt 10

HW: Final Exam review

Week 15

12/5/2017

Review for Final Exam

HW: Final Exam review

1,2,4

**Final exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, at 12:30 PM

Other Pertinent Information

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.

[Rev. 5-2014]