Course Name & Number

Composition I
ENGL 1301"

Semester & Year

Fall 2018

Catalog Description

"Principles and techniques of expository and persuasive writing; critical thinking and textual analysis; essays and research methods. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement test score or passing grade in ENGL 0305."

Textbooks & Materials

Required / Recommended

Palmquist, Mike. Joining the Conversation, A Guide for Writers 3^rd ed. Bedford/St. Martins’s ISBN 978-1-319--04723-8

Kingsnorth, Paul. Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist and Other Essays Graywolf Press ISBN 978-1-55597-780-1

Lusk, Jayon. Unnaturally Delicious. St. Martin’s ISBN 9781250074300

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.

Instructor’s Name

Jack Cody

Office Phone #

521-0720

Instructor’s Office #

E-1

Office Fax #

521-0784

E-mail Address

jcody@nctc.edu

Office Hours

9 – 10 M/W

Or by appt.

Grading Policy & Procedures

A. Five (5) major essays
B. Average of journals
C. Average special projects, reports
D. Average of class attendance

E. Daily grades/class participation

F. Final exam
Average of ten (10) major grades to determine final grade
OFFICIAL LAST DAY TO DROP: NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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]"

Attendance Policy

"1. Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students.
2. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to sickness or emergencies which are approved by the instructor, or due to participation in an approved sponsored activity
3. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reasons given for absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do NOT relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.
4. Students will NOT be allowed to make up an examination or major project/writing deadlines missed due to absence UNLESS they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when exam or major project/writing is scheduled should petition the instructor IN ADVANCE if possible for rescheduling.
5. Late writings/projects MUST be turned in within a week with a LETTER GRADE point deduction (B). Any work turned in later than a week will receive a grade NO HIGHER than a 50. In cases of emergencies the student may petition the instructor.
6. Students may be dropped from a class upon recommendation of the instructor who thinks the student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the objectives of the course.
7. Per NCTC policy, ALL INSTRUCTORS are required to take attendance every class meeting for reporting purposes. [Rev. 5-2015"

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.

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

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).

Foundation Component Area: Communication

Other Pertinent Information

Tobacco-Free Campus

Calendar or Course Outline (REQUIRED)

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]"

STUDENT CONDUCT

A student must show respect for other class members, the instructor, and the class activities as presented. Any disrespect or disruptive behavior will result in the student’s removal from the class for a time to be determined by the instructor, and serious violations may result in the permanent removal of the student.

"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]"

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property.

"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:
Invention
Drafting
Peer Review
Revision
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."

ADA Statement

Students are 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 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.

ACCESS Program:

The ACCESS Program provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psycho-logical challenge or physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a non-distracting environment, note taker in class, etc.  For the Graham Campus, contact Mrs. C. Bewley, central office.

NETWORKS is a childcare reimbursement program that may assist technical students with partial childcare reimbursement for those that apply and qualify. Contact Yvonne Sandmann, ACCESS Specialist, for more information.

Students can also access the Department of Student Success’ website by going to www.nctc.edu and clicking on the Student Services link and Student Success or “Tutoring and Other ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES”, or by going directly to http://www.nctc.edu/Student_Services/Access/AcademicandStudentSupportServices.htm

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 non-distracting environment, note taker in class, etc. On the Graham Campus go to central office Kim Birdwell, or Nancy Bramlet.. North Central Texas College is 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).

Student Success:

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Graham Campus in the Student Center with Nancy Clayborn for English/composition..

TRIO Program:

TRIO Programs are federally funded programs which offer services designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals. Services include educational workshops, academic advising, tutoring, personal counseling, career counseling, cultural enrichment, and financial aid information.  Students may be eligible for TRIO if they are currently enrolled at North Central Texas College, have academic need, and meet at least ONE of THREE criteria which include:  1) first generation status—neither parent has graduated from college, 2) income level is within federal low income guidelines, and/or 3) has a documented disability. 

Students can also access the Department of Student Success’ website by going to www.nctc.edu and clicking on the red button in the middle of the page labeled “Tutoring and Other ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES” or by going directly to http://www.nctc.edu/Student_Services/Access/AcademicandStudentSupportServices.htm .

Early Alert and NCTC Cares

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at- risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert, you will be notified via your NCTC email address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community—such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an email to CARETeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

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.