Syllabus | ENGL 1301 761 - COMPOSITION I

ENGL 1301 761 - COMPOSITION I

Introduction

Introduction

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English 1301Syllabus

English 1301Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Jack Cody
Campus/Office Location:	NCTC/Graham E1
Telephone Number:	940-521-0720; 940-521-0784
E-mail Address:	jcody@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30– 9:30 am		8:30– 9:00 am

Or by appointment

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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.

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
Average of ten (10) major grades to determine final grade	Six(6) major essays—descriptive, narration, comparison/contrast, definition, argumentative, documented MLA research paper
	Average of journals and daily grades
	Average special projects, reports
	Average of class attendance/participation
	Final exam

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 __November 9, 2017_____________.

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)________

x Communication

 Mathematics

 Life and Physical Science

x Language, Philosophy & Culture

 Creative Arts

 American History

 Government/Political Science

 Social and Behavioral Sciences

 Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

x Critical Thinking

x Communication

x Empirical and Quantitative

x Teamwork

x Personal Responsibility

x Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

 Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

 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:

[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)]

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Rochelle Gregory
Office Location:	NCTC/Corinth
Telephone Number:	940-498-6297
E-mail Address:	rgregory@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	NCTC/Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

Course Title:

"Composition I
ENGL 1301"

Course Prefix & Number: English 1301

Section Number:

761

Semester/Year

Fall: 2017

Semester Credit Hours:

Lecture Hours:

Lab Hours:

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

"Principles and techniques of expository and persuasive writing; critical thinking and textual analysis; essays and research methods.”

Course Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test score or passing grade in ENGL 0305."

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Kirchner ,Mandell Patterns for College Writing

Bedford/St. Martin’s ISBN 978-1-319-08806-4

Bullock, Richard, Michael Brody and Francine Weinberg. The Little Seagull Handbook w/Exercises, 2nd ed. W.W. Norton, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-393-93581-3 [Rev. Fall 2015]