Course Name & Number

Composition II

ENGL 1302

Semester & Year

 Summer I 2018

Catalog Description

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based 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.

[Rev. Fall 2012 THECB]

Prerequisite:  English 1301 or its equivalent.

Textbooks &  Materials

Required*

Schlib and Clifford.  Arguing About Literature, Bedford St. Martin’s, 2^nd Ed. ISBN: 9781319035327*

Lunsford. Everyday Writer with Exercises, 2016 MLA Update, Bedford St. Martin’s, 6^th Ed.  ISBN: 9781319083441.*

Recommended: A recent standard college dictionary

[Rev. Fall 2012]

Instructor’s Name

G. Fletcher

Office Phone #

ext 4392

Instructor’s Office #

502

Office Fax #

NA

E-mail Address

gfletcher@nctc.edu

Office Hours

Available as needed

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

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 style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)

[Rev. 8-2012 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

 Essay 1 - Rhetorical Analysis (10%)

 Essay 2 – D. Seuss Visual Analysis: (15%)

 MLA review/ Annotated Bib (15%)

Essay 3  Argument Essay (20%)

Final Exam –- timed essay test Oscar critique (5%)

 Classwork (9) -Discussion Boards/quizzes/assignments (40%) :  MLA citation page, tips paper, Sylvia Plath discussion board, Dr. Seuss sign up, Free speech discussion board, story of an hour discussion board, reading questions, sign up for 2 literary pieces, EW exercises

June 4 Classes Begin

June 7 Official Date of Record

June 28 Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of 'W'

July 4 4th of July Holiday Observed - College closed

July 5 Final exams administered during class;

Term Ends July 7 Final Grades, Attendance Rosters & Grade Rolls due at Noon

Papers: You will be required to write several essays.  I will only take papers when they are due!  There are no rewrite opportunities.  All out of class work should be typed, 12 point font, double spaced, using MLA citing.  All papers must be submitted to Canvas in the drop box by the due date (7 AM). Failure to do so = 0!   

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

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 June 28, 2018.

Regular and active, prepared participation of all students is essential. It is truly your responsibility to drop yourself.  If emergency circumstances warrant consideration, you will need to speak to me on an individual basis Documentation for accidents and hospitalizations are pretty much the only emergency type situations & need to be presented to the instructor for consideration. 

  [Rev. 5-2014]

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)

STUDENT ALERT

Students should notice that this class is writing intensive. Although I will try to look at everything students write, I will not necessarily assess or respond to all submissions. You should faithfully complete all assignments so that you gain practice in writing and acquire the specific skills being taught in this course. The semester grade criteria articulated in the syllabus and on the rubrics in Canvas make clear the weight of assignments.

Course Schedule

Each week of study is subdivided into lesson modules. All modules are listed in chronological order.  Refer to each module's To Do List for specific information, instructions, readings, and activities. (To access the modules, click on the "Modules" button in the left navigation pane.)

1. Refer to the syllabus & the TO DO LIST for due dates. All of the materials you will need to be successful in this course can be found in your REQUIRED textbooks and/or the modules provided here in Canvas. At the start of each module, be sure to scroll down and examine all materials contained in the module so you know what is available to support your studies.
2. You are required to follow module instructions in the order in which they are given to ensure you complete all work as scheduled. Due dates are all at 7AM.  There are no extensions or exceptions.
3. Please note that the final exam is scheduled for  July 5th 

WEEK 1 (LO1-5/CT,PR,COM)

JUNE 4 Welcome: read syllabus, navigate site & read directions on discussion boards, database access, Read  Arguing About Literature (AAL)  pp. 7-22;  27-37, 43-46.  Respond non-graded practice) to the discussion board:  "Tell me what you will do with your one wild and precious life?"  This is a great way to introduce yourself to the class and make sure you are ready for this online experience.  Posting should be competed by 7 AM June 5th.

5     AAL: Reading Process 88-99,  Research Writing Review 117-132; Read Lecture on literary elements Canvas Online - MLA Review & AAL- 207-219;  Reference Everyday Writer (EW) MLA section/orange tab; read AAL: Elements of poetry 176-181;

6    MLA citation page DUE 7 AM

7        Watch literary theory video lecture; & Finding Insights video Start- a little lit . Read AAL: Theme for English B” 919-921 & “Harlem" 921-922;

8           Tips assignment due7 AM  

9        Read  "Congress on Vacation" – Galloway (Canvas)  & View "Green Table" (video/dance in class – Canvas; Read directions for essay #1

10  read AAL:  “Daddy” 438-441 &  articles (Axelrod 443 & Kendell 448) – discussion board DUE; 7 AM initial response.   

WEEK 2 (LO1-5/CT,PR,COM, TW)

JUNE 11 Read directions for visual analysis &  Sign up for Seuss Cartoon due 7 AM

Watch Outline video; complete 2 peer responses for “Daddy’  board due by 7 AM

12  Read “Literature and Current Issues: What Aren’t You Free to say?” 773-774; “Free Speech Is Flunking Out in College Campuses” pp. 782-783,  “Restoring Free Speech on Campus” 784-786, & Mizzou, Yale and Free Speech 787- 789. Discussion Board- initial response due by 7 am

13  Rhetorical analysis outline with works cited - workshop peers; Watch Accessing NCTC Databases Video tutorial

14  Read EW  329-336 Coordination, Subordination, & Emphasis /”Story of an Hour” week 3 groups will be emailed to you by the instructor; 2 peer response for “Free Speech” board due by 7 AM

15  Rhetorical Analysis due 7 AM ; Watch Finding Insights & Complexity Video

 16   Read Trifles    p 740  

17  Workshop outline visual analysis with works cited (online peers)

WEEK 3 (LO1-5/CT,PR,COM, TW)

JUNE 18 Read “Story of an Hour" 555-557;

19   Week 3 Discussion board initial response DUE 7 AM  

20  work on connection MAP; 2 peer responses for “Story of an Hour"’ due by 7 AM

21  “Why ISIS Trumps Freedom” – p 431-433 & “From Teenage Angst to Jihad” – 433-436 (answer Questions "Thinking About the Text" 1-5 p 433 & "Thinking About the Text" 1-5 p. 436 due 7 AM)

22  Visual Analysis due 7 AM

23 Chose two pieces  in the book not assigned (first come first serve) that you think fits in with our theme of conflicts/clashes/struggles - whether it’s racial, gender, socio-economic, family, government,  (sign up on AAL board to use in your Argument Paper) due 7 AM

24  Read Argument essay directions & MLA Review Directions

WEEK 4(LO1-5/CT,PR,COM, TW)

JUNE 25  Database research – set dates for online workshops & be prepared watch online tutorials)

26  Read EW 337- 341 Consistency & Completeness

27  MLA Review due7 AM

28   Read EW 341- 345 Consistency & Completeness; If you didn’t sign up for two pieces on the AAL Discussion board, I will assign pieces to you!

29    Outline with works cited workshop due 7 AM

30   EW  exercises  due 31.2, 32.1, 32.2 (Thinking about your own uses of parallelism p 345)

July 1  final draft workshop; review SCRAAP video

WEEK 5 (LO1-5/CT,PR,COM)

July 2 finish essay & prepare for final (all notes & books can be used)

3 -  Argument ESSAY DUE 7 AM  ; Review Paramedic method PPT

4 - Prep for final (all notes & books can be used)

5 – FINAL EXAM Opens at 7 am due midnight (Oscar critique essay): 

6 - Nothing for you

7- Nothing for you- I will be submitting your final Grades.

Other Pertinent Information

Canvas: 

In order to take this course online, you were given online instructions about how to use Canvas.  Technical problems should be directed to Canvas IT staff.  I will respond to academic/instruction questions.

At this point, I should not have to spend time trying to read papers with poor mechanical skills.  You should have taken care of those problems in 1301.  You are here to continue sharpening your analytical and literary skills as well as continuing to improve on the compositional skills you learned in 1301. 

  -  Suggested link for editing/revising your papers Paramedic method site:

http://sites.unc.edu/%7Elorenar/engl1196/Handouts/PARAMED2.html (Links to an external site.) 

- I also encourage you to take advantage of the NCTC tutor lab

- I reserve the right to change, add, or delete readings as the semester progresses, so please pay attention in class and take notes!  Check the web site page regularly for updated information.  You will also be responsible for printing paper assignments off the web.

-This syllabus is a contract between us.  By accepting this, you are responsible for adhering to all the rules and regulations discussed in this document and in class.  I will ask you to leave this course if you cannot follow the guidelines or cannot purport yourself in a civil manner.

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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. 3/20/2012_Brent Wallace]