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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Composition II
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Course Prefix & Number:
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ENGL 1302
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Section Number:
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426
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2018
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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):
ENGL 1302 - COMPOSITION II
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-
based on expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical
inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal,
visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of
information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
48 lecture hours
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Grade Basis: I use the standard grading scale:
A—90-100
B—80-89
C—70-79
D—60-69
F—0-59
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Course Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Schilb, John, and John Clifford. Arguing about Literature: A Guide and Reader. 2nd ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017
Lunsford, Andrea A., The Everyday Writer. 6th ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2016.
A recent standard college dictionary or dictionary app.
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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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9:45-10:45 a.m.
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9:45-10:45 a.m.
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9:45-10-45 a.m.
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12:45-1:45 p.m.
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12:45-1:45 p.m.
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3: 45-4:45 p.m.
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Also by appointment.
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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 research processes.
2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
5. Apply the conventions of the MLA style manual.
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. 8-2012 THECB]
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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 literary arguments with and without research.
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60%
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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 reading; 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 keeping reading journals, supporting a debatable thesis, and scanning a poem. I will give reading quizzes weekly.
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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—Literary Argument
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2/27/18
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Ability to successfully formulate a debatable thesis about a literary work and support it with elements from the text itself. Use of MLA documentation.
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Paper 2—Literary Research Argument
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4/12/18
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Everything listed in cell above for Paper 1. Added ability to use research sources effectively to support the literary argument.
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Paper 3—Revision of Paper 1
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5/1/18
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Ability to thoughtfully revise and correct major and minor errors to make substantial improvements on Paper 1.
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Midterm Exam
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2/1/18
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Knowledge of terminology and concepts covered in the first half of the class readings.
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Final Exam
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5/8/18
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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 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.
OTHER POLICIES
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5, 2018.
You may bring laptops, tablets, and phones to class to use for class purposes ONLY. I reserve the right to confiscate devices for the duration of the class period if you use them in class for other purposes.
Many of our class meetings will be spent in workshops designed to help you develop your writing assignments and advance in your writing skills. For many of these workshops you will be working in groups. These workshop opportunities are not social occasions. I expect you to approach them seriously with the sincere intention to work hard and gain the benefits they offer. If you use these occasions to engage in chitchat or become absorbed in your phone, I will ask you to leave and count you absent for the day. Repeated instances will result in your being dropped from the class.
Please do not eat in class. You may bring to class a covered drink.
I hope you will approach this class with a willingness to learn and grow intellectually. Writing skills are essential in a college curriculum, which is why you are required to take this class. You will probably be surprised throughout your life at the extent to which you will use them. Own your education, and strive for your personal best throughout the semester. And remember that I’m here to help.
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 provide 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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