Course Name & Number: ENGL 1302 (Composition II)
Semester & Year: Fall 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]
Instructor's Name: Gabrielle Fletcher
Office Phone #:940 668-7731, Ext. 4392
Instructor's Office #: 502G Gainesville
Email Address: gfletcher@nctc.edu
Office Hours: posted in Canvas & on office door
Monday: 9-9:30 AM; 10:50-12:15, 2:20-2:50 (Callisburg HS)
Tuesday: 9-9:30AM
Wednesday: 9-9:30 AM; 10:50-12:15, 2:20-2:50 (Callisburg HS)
Thursday: 9-9:30AM 10:50-12 PM
By appointment as necessary
Textbooks & Materials: CP CONV 3E NCT&LPSACS6M&DEL&ENV
- Package Components
- Custom Textbook--Joining the Conversation
- Custom LaunchPad Solo for Readers and Writers (with eBook) Access Code
- Unnaturally Delicious, Jayson Lusk
- Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist, Paul Kingsnorth
- ISBN-13: 978-1-319-22941-2
COURSE AND COLLEGE INFORMATION
Learning Outcomes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
- Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
- Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
- Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.) [Rev. 8-2012 THECB]
Foundational Component Area: Communication
Core Objectives. 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]
Institutional Learning Goals. A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
- Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
- Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
- Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
Course Type: Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core). Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course. WECM Course
Program Purpose Statement. NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare a student for transfer to a university.
Departmental Purpose Statement. The Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Language provides quality instruction to students pursuing their academic and career goals.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
College 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)
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)
Regular attendance and active, prepared participation of all students is essential. Students who miss more than 20% of the course (equivalent to three weeks/6 days in a standard semester) will receive an F. It is truly your responsibility to drop yourself. There are no "excused" absences. Missed work will not be “made up” unless there are serious mitigating circumstances. If emergency circumstances warrant consideration, you will need to speak to me on an individual basis (not during class time). Documentation for accidents, court appearances, and other emergency type situations need to be presented to the instructor for consideration. Appointments and making up tests in another class are not viable excuses.
Students are also expected to arrive on time and not to leave before the end of class. Late arrivals and early departures (which are distracting to both professor and students) will be recorded and every two instances will count as one absence. I expect students to be punctual. This is your responsibility.
Online Resource: This syllabus, an announcement page, and various resources will be available for you on Canvas.
You will also find links to help you with your writing skills. 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.)
- LaunchPad - a great resources for writing and mechanics
- 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 my class if you cannot follow the guidelines I have explained.
- Phones/Beepers/Pagers – Please turn off all beepers/pagers before coming to class. They are disruptive! Emergency responders please see me; otherwise, be aware that the person whose device goes off can be assured of a ZERO grade for the next daily work assignment given.
-No food allowed in class – drinks with lids are fine.
Disability Accommodations: 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 psychological disorders are eligible for services.
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/student-services/disability-services/index.html
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.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services: The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office: http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html.
Last day to Withdraw: Last day to drop a class with grade of “W” is Nov. 8, 2018.
Scholastic Integrity – Plagiarism: 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 the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to the 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.
Please be aware that I take plagiarism very seriously. You may not have another person write, type, edit, or revise any parts of your Writing Assignments. You may not use someone else’s Writing Assignment or buy one from a “professional” source. You may not use the material on the internet or in print sources without documenting it. Failure to follow the proper guidelines for documentation constitutes plagiarism.
Considering the severity of the issue, if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding plagiarism, please consider this an open invitation to visit with me about the issue. If I discover that a student has committed intentional plagiarism, the Writing Assignment that has plagiarized materials will receive a zero, and I will recommend to the English Department Head that the student fails the course.
Student Rights & Responsibilities: NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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 Corinth Campus, rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus, rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus, room 111; and on the Bowie Campus, room 124.
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.
Grading Policy & Procedures.
Grading: Kingsworth Book Project 15%; Sustainability Project 10%; Major Research Essay 20%; Letter of Reflection 5%; Poem assignment 10%; Values Essay 15%; Classwork 25%
Papers: You will be required to write several essays. I will only take papers when they are due! There are no rewrite opportunities. If you think you may miss class when a paper is due for whatever reason, turn it in early or get a friend you trust to turn it in for you! All out of class work must be typed, 12 point font, double spaced, using MLA citing! All papers will be submitted in folders in class when asked for by instructor (coming after class to submit a paper = LATE) & papers without drafts = F
Quizzes, in-class participation & in-class activities: The quality and quantity of classroom discussions on reading material will dictate the amount of quizzes I think are necessary. There will be many in-class assignments throughout the semester – if you are absent, you will not have the opportunity to make up that work.
Calendar or Course Outline
WEEK 1 (LO 1-3; CT)
T – Aug 28 Syllabus, Navigate Canvas
R – Aug 30 Reading & Researching Skills; read JC: 81-94 Working with Sources
WEEK 2 (LO1-3 CT COM)
T- Sept 4 Tips Assignment due; MLA boot camp/ICITE; read JC sources: 103-106 & 270-282; JC 173-184, see listing on p. 285
R- Sept 6 Begin reading Kingsworth Book; “My Arkansas”
WEEK 3 (LO1-3 CT TW COM PR)
T Sept 11-Writing Review JC Book? “Ballad of Birmingham” & “Theme for English B”
R Sept 13 “Summer Day” & “Hope is a Thing with Feathers”; PDF EW 349-356 Conciseness/variety 34.2 & 35.1
WEEK 4 (LO1-5 CT TW)
T- Sept 18 “Barbie Doll” p. 247 & “Metaphor”
R- Sept 20; Poem assignment due; Read “Breath” & “Barbie-Q” (in class activity)
WEEK 5 (LO1-4 PR COM CT)
T-Sept 25 “Lamb to Slaughter” & “One of These Days”
R- Sept 27 Lectures & historical background 19th c. America- West & Mark Twain.
WEEK 6 (LO 1-7 CT PR)
T-Oct 2- Read "How to tell a Story,” "Carson Massacre,” & "Solar Man,” (Canvas) in class activity
R Oct 4 Collaborative Assignment (in class)
WEEK 7 (LO1-7 CT)
T Oct 9 - Read “The Role of the Individual in Sustainability/Citizenship”
R- Oct 11 - Start Sustainability Map Project (in class work);Kingsworth Part 1 due
WEEK 8 (LO1-4 CT TW COM)
T Oct 16- “All About Suicide” & “Once Upon a Time”
W-Oct 18- Sustainability Project (in class work)
WEEK 9 (LO1-7 CT COM)
T- Oct 23 View "Green Table" video/dance in class (Canvas)’ “Congress on Vacation” (Canvas)
R- Oct 25 Sustainability Map Project (in class work) presentation due
WEEK 10 (LO 1-4 TW CT COM)
M-Oct 30 Kingsworth Part 2 due ; Read JC 202-206 outlines
W-Nov 1 Citizen Honors (in class)
WEEK 11 (LO 1-7 CT PR)
M-Nov 6- Commitment & Citizenship exercises (in class)
W- Nov 8- workshop Value essay
WEEK 12 (LO1-4 COM)
T Nov 13 – Value essay due; Roughing It Chapter LIV
R-Apr 15- Annotated Bibliography due
WEEK 13 (LO 1-7 COM CT PR)
T- Nov 20 – Kingsworth Part 3 due
R- Nov 22 – Thanksgiving NO CLASS
WEEK 14 (LO 1-5 COM CT)
T- Nov. 27 – (Fred Korematsu lecture); “In Response to Executive Order 9066”
R- Nov. 29- Final workshop for research essay
WEEK 15 (LO 1 - 5 COM CT TW)
T- Dec 4 Major research paper due
R- Dec 6 Review for Final/ Letter of Reflection
Final Exam TBA
The instructor will decide upon and publicize the method of arriving at the final grade, allowing no more than twenty-five percent of the final grade to be the value of the final exam. Actual weighting of these grades is left to the discretion of the instructor.