English 1101 Syllabus
Here is the syllabus for all my sections of English 1101 for Fall Semester, 2006
Course Texts:
Lunsford, Andrea A., Ruszkiewicz, John J., and Walters, Keith. Everything’s an Argument With Readings. Third Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004.
Lunsford, Andrea A. The St. Martin’s Handbook. Fifth Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2003.
Course Purpose
English 1101 is an introductory course in academic expository writing and the study of rhetoric. This course is intended to give students a number of exercises in working with the tasks associated with producing writing appropriate to the work done in sophisticated work environments both inside and outside of college life. It is also intended to introduce students to the fundamentals of critical thinking. As a course in rhetoric, 1101 is a survey of the basic functions of rhetorical speech and writing: to inform, to persuade or to move to action. In this course, students will do a good bit of reading and a good bit of writing. The exercises presented in the course are meant to be challenging in a way intended to prepare students for the realities of professional career life.
Attendance
All students are expected to attend all classes. Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. If you do not answer appropriately when I call roll (a simple “Here” spoken audibly will do), I shall count you as absent. Any student who misses three classes will be demoted by one letter grade for the course, with an additional letter grade drop for each additional absence. If a student comes into class after the roll is taken, the student will be counted as tardy. Two incidents of tardiness count as one absence. Failing to attend class does not exempt you from class readings. If you miss class, it’s up to you to find out what you missed and complete any tasks assigned while you were away. If you have a job or other outside obligation that will interfere with your taking this class and/or with attending sufficiently as specified in this syllabus, please understand that while I sympathize with such conflicts, I can’t and won’t grant any special treatment to accommodate such schedule conflicts.
Cell Phones, SmartPhones, Blackberrys, PDAs and Other Personal Communications Devices
Use of cell phones or other communications devices in the classroom (including text messaging devices or computer functions other than e-mail or other computer applications directly associated with assigned class work) is expressly prohibited. Violation of this policy will be treated as a breach of class discipline, in accordance with discipline policies set forth in the Kennesaw State University student handbook. Mute or power off any personal communications devices while in class, and do not use them in the classroom.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodations, please speak with me as soon as possible, and contact Disabled Student Services at 770-423-6443.
Academic Integrity Statement
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum on semester suspension requirement.
Plagiarism
Using another’s work as your own is wrong and will result in failing the course. Be sure that you have carefully and accurately given credit through documentation when you have borrowed words or ideas. We will practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism in class. If you do, however, submit the work of another student or essays/information found on the Internet as your own, you will automatically fail the course.
What You Need with You in Class
Each time you come to class, bring your text books, something to write with, something to write on (for making notes), and a portable electronic storage medium such as a USB flash drive, re-writable CD, or floppy drive. Losing your work because you didn’t save it does not excuse you from turning in your work on time. You also need to bring with you a KSU ID card with funds loaded onto it so that you can print documents in our classroom. To get detailed information on adding funds to your KSU ID card, go to the following URL: http://www.kennesaw.edu/idservices/copyprint.shtml.
What You Need Outside Class
To do your work for English 1101, you need your textbooks and you need access to a computer that has a version of Microsoft Word that is compatible with MS Word 97 or later. If you routinely work in some word processing software other than MS Word, you will need to be able to convert your computer files so that you can work on them in class using the latest version of Word for Windows XP. Not being able to work with your files in MS Word does not excuse you from turning in your work when it’s due.
Handing in Assigned Work
You will be given time to complete your work in class. Unless otherwise noted by the instructor, assigned work is due to be handed in by the student who did the work at the end of the class period on the due date announced by the instructor. You may NOT hand in work by e-mail, fax, mail or courier. In general, you should hand in your work directly to the instructor on the assigned due date. If you hand in your work after the due date as specified here, I reserve the right to demote it by a letter grade or to assign a grade of 0 (zero), depending on the circumstances of the late submission. NOTE: All work must be handed in typed, double-spaced, on 8.5” x 11” paper, with one-inch margins on all sides, using Times New Roman font of between 10 and 12 points. Each paper should list in the first-page header the student’s full name, the course number, and the exercise title. This information should be entered into the upper left-hand corner of the document’s first page header. Each submitted exercise should be formatted to have head-ers and footers different first page. Each submitted exercise should bear page numbers in the upper right-hand corner of page in the header area on all pages after the first page. There should be no page number on the first page.
Grades
You should expect the work you do for this course to be evaluated with the same level of scrutiny you would find in any professional workplace. I intend to teach you with the highest reasonable standards of performance in mind, because this is what you need to succeed in your work life. My intention is to be fair and also rigorous as I evaluate your work. Here is how I grade your work:
A: The work is superior in composition, thought development, grammar, word usage and spelling correctness, and style. An A is the result of originality of thought, depth of understanding, and outstanding style as well as excellence in grammar and development.
B: The work is a paper in which the material has been presented in an above-average manner with a minimum number of errors of any kind.
C: This is average work; it is the grade most papers receive. There is a clear and adequately developed thesis, and most serious grammatical errors are lacking; however, the C paper lacks the vigor of thought, development, and expression required for a higher grade.
D: This grade denotes below-average, unsatisfactory work. A paper with errors in subject-verb agreement, comma splices or fused sentences, sentence fragments, illogical sentences, or numerous spelling errors will not be awarded a grade higher than this.
F: Unacceptable writing at the university level
C papers meet assignment requirements and are free of significant errors. A and B papers exceed assignment requirements and are also free of significant errors.
I use the following formulas to compute your grades for individual exercises and course grades:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
Your grade will be derived from the grades awarded to major writing exercises as follows:
Report, 10%
Definition, 15%
Evaluation, 20%
Causal Argument, 25%
Proposal, 30%
Course Calendar
EA=Everything’s an Argument; SM=St. Martin’s Handbook
Monday, 21 August: Course Introduction, Introductory in-class writing exercise.
Wednesday, 23 August: EA Ch. 2. Writing Exercise—locating agents; in-class writing: Describing Student Life.
Monday, 28 August: EA Ch. 9. Working with MS Word; on-line technology.
Wednesday, 30 August: EA Ch. 7; exercise: agents, actions and goals.
Monday, Sept. 4: No class—Labor Day holiday.
Wednesday, Sept. 6: Report due.
Monday, Sept. 11: SM Pp 659-696; EA Ch. 9.
Wednesday, Sept. 13: EA Ch. 4; In-class writing.
Monday, Sept. 18: EA Ch. 5 AND 6; Working with Lexis-Nexis.
Wednesday, Sept. 20: In-class writing.
Monday, Sept. 25: EA Ch. 7.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: Definition paper due.
Monday, October 2: EA Ch 10.
Wednesday, October 4: TBA.
Monday, October 9: EA, Ch. 8
Wednesday, October 11: TBA.
Friday, October 13: LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT ACADEMIC PENALTY.
Monday, October 16: EA Ch. 19
Wednesday, October 18: In-class writing.
Monday, October 23: Evaluation paper due. EA, Ch. 11
Wednesday, October 25: TBA.
Monday, October 30: EA, Ch. 22
Wednesday, November 1: TBA.
Monday, November 6: TBA
Wednesday, November 8: In-class writing.
Monday, November 13: Causal argument paper due. EA Ch 12
Wednesday, November 15: TBA.
Monday, November 20: Student conferences.
November 22 through 26—fall break, no classes.
Monday, November 27: TBA
Wednesday, November 29: In-class writing.
Monday, December 4: TBA
Wednesday, December 6: Proposal paper due. LAST DAY OF CLASSES.
Friday, December 15: Final grades due
Note: reading assignments will be added to the schedule as I see your work develop. Note that from time to time I shall announce additional assignments not mentioned in the class calendar here above. Please take responsibility for staying current with your reading and other assignments.
Please note also that all provisions of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor. Each student is individually responsible for staying abreast of any changes, updates, or additions to the class reading and exercise assignments.
Writing Assignments:
Report: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 500 words discussing the various aspects of the topic covered in the readings.
Definition: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 500 words defining the topic as it is raised in the readings.
Evaluation: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 750 words evaluating the different points of view expressed in the topic readings.
Causal Argument: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 1000 words focusing on how cause-and-effect relationships are discussed in the readings.
Proposal: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 1250 words evaluating the different points of view discussed in the chapter readings and develop a proposal for change or action relating to the topic. This paper should also incorporate at least one reading on the topic from outside the class text, and the paper should include a works cited page.
Course Texts:
Lunsford, Andrea A., Ruszkiewicz, John J., and Walters, Keith. Everything’s an Argument With Readings. Third Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004.
Lunsford, Andrea A. The St. Martin’s Handbook. Fifth Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2003.
Course Purpose
English 1101 is an introductory course in academic expository writing and the study of rhetoric. This course is intended to give students a number of exercises in working with the tasks associated with producing writing appropriate to the work done in sophisticated work environments both inside and outside of college life. It is also intended to introduce students to the fundamentals of critical thinking. As a course in rhetoric, 1101 is a survey of the basic functions of rhetorical speech and writing: to inform, to persuade or to move to action. In this course, students will do a good bit of reading and a good bit of writing. The exercises presented in the course are meant to be challenging in a way intended to prepare students for the realities of professional career life.
Attendance
All students are expected to attend all classes. Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. If you do not answer appropriately when I call roll (a simple “Here” spoken audibly will do), I shall count you as absent. Any student who misses three classes will be demoted by one letter grade for the course, with an additional letter grade drop for each additional absence. If a student comes into class after the roll is taken, the student will be counted as tardy. Two incidents of tardiness count as one absence. Failing to attend class does not exempt you from class readings. If you miss class, it’s up to you to find out what you missed and complete any tasks assigned while you were away. If you have a job or other outside obligation that will interfere with your taking this class and/or with attending sufficiently as specified in this syllabus, please understand that while I sympathize with such conflicts, I can’t and won’t grant any special treatment to accommodate such schedule conflicts.
Cell Phones, SmartPhones, Blackberrys, PDAs and Other Personal Communications Devices
Use of cell phones or other communications devices in the classroom (including text messaging devices or computer functions other than e-mail or other computer applications directly associated with assigned class work) is expressly prohibited. Violation of this policy will be treated as a breach of class discipline, in accordance with discipline policies set forth in the Kennesaw State University student handbook. Mute or power off any personal communications devices while in class, and do not use them in the classroom.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodations, please speak with me as soon as possible, and contact Disabled Student Services at 770-423-6443.
Academic Integrity Statement
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum on semester suspension requirement.
Plagiarism
Using another’s work as your own is wrong and will result in failing the course. Be sure that you have carefully and accurately given credit through documentation when you have borrowed words or ideas. We will practice strategies for avoiding plagiarism in class. If you do, however, submit the work of another student or essays/information found on the Internet as your own, you will automatically fail the course.
What You Need with You in Class
Each time you come to class, bring your text books, something to write with, something to write on (for making notes), and a portable electronic storage medium such as a USB flash drive, re-writable CD, or floppy drive. Losing your work because you didn’t save it does not excuse you from turning in your work on time. You also need to bring with you a KSU ID card with funds loaded onto it so that you can print documents in our classroom. To get detailed information on adding funds to your KSU ID card, go to the following URL: http://www.kennesaw.edu/idservices/copyprint.shtml.
What You Need Outside Class
To do your work for English 1101, you need your textbooks and you need access to a computer that has a version of Microsoft Word that is compatible with MS Word 97 or later. If you routinely work in some word processing software other than MS Word, you will need to be able to convert your computer files so that you can work on them in class using the latest version of Word for Windows XP. Not being able to work with your files in MS Word does not excuse you from turning in your work when it’s due.
Handing in Assigned Work
You will be given time to complete your work in class. Unless otherwise noted by the instructor, assigned work is due to be handed in by the student who did the work at the end of the class period on the due date announced by the instructor. You may NOT hand in work by e-mail, fax, mail or courier. In general, you should hand in your work directly to the instructor on the assigned due date. If you hand in your work after the due date as specified here, I reserve the right to demote it by a letter grade or to assign a grade of 0 (zero), depending on the circumstances of the late submission. NOTE: All work must be handed in typed, double-spaced, on 8.5” x 11” paper, with one-inch margins on all sides, using Times New Roman font of between 10 and 12 points. Each paper should list in the first-page header the student’s full name, the course number, and the exercise title. This information should be entered into the upper left-hand corner of the document’s first page header. Each submitted exercise should be formatted to have head-ers and footers different first page. Each submitted exercise should bear page numbers in the upper right-hand corner of page in the header area on all pages after the first page. There should be no page number on the first page.
Grades
You should expect the work you do for this course to be evaluated with the same level of scrutiny you would find in any professional workplace. I intend to teach you with the highest reasonable standards of performance in mind, because this is what you need to succeed in your work life. My intention is to be fair and also rigorous as I evaluate your work. Here is how I grade your work:
A: The work is superior in composition, thought development, grammar, word usage and spelling correctness, and style. An A is the result of originality of thought, depth of understanding, and outstanding style as well as excellence in grammar and development.
B: The work is a paper in which the material has been presented in an above-average manner with a minimum number of errors of any kind.
C: This is average work; it is the grade most papers receive. There is a clear and adequately developed thesis, and most serious grammatical errors are lacking; however, the C paper lacks the vigor of thought, development, and expression required for a higher grade.
D: This grade denotes below-average, unsatisfactory work. A paper with errors in subject-verb agreement, comma splices or fused sentences, sentence fragments, illogical sentences, or numerous spelling errors will not be awarded a grade higher than this.
F: Unacceptable writing at the university level
C papers meet assignment requirements and are free of significant errors. A and B papers exceed assignment requirements and are also free of significant errors.
I use the following formulas to compute your grades for individual exercises and course grades:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
Your grade will be derived from the grades awarded to major writing exercises as follows:
Report, 10%
Definition, 15%
Evaluation, 20%
Causal Argument, 25%
Proposal, 30%
Course Calendar
EA=Everything’s an Argument; SM=St. Martin’s Handbook
Monday, 21 August: Course Introduction, Introductory in-class writing exercise.
Wednesday, 23 August: EA Ch. 2. Writing Exercise—locating agents; in-class writing: Describing Student Life.
Monday, 28 August: EA Ch. 9. Working with MS Word; on-line technology.
Wednesday, 30 August: EA Ch. 7; exercise: agents, actions and goals.
Monday, Sept. 4: No class—Labor Day holiday.
Wednesday, Sept. 6: Report due.
Monday, Sept. 11: SM Pp 659-696; EA Ch. 9.
Wednesday, Sept. 13: EA Ch. 4; In-class writing.
Monday, Sept. 18: EA Ch. 5 AND 6; Working with Lexis-Nexis.
Wednesday, Sept. 20: In-class writing.
Monday, Sept. 25: EA Ch. 7.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: Definition paper due.
Monday, October 2: EA Ch 10.
Wednesday, October 4: TBA.
Monday, October 9: EA, Ch. 8
Wednesday, October 11: TBA.
Friday, October 13: LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT ACADEMIC PENALTY.
Monday, October 16: EA Ch. 19
Wednesday, October 18: In-class writing.
Monday, October 23: Evaluation paper due. EA, Ch. 11
Wednesday, October 25: TBA.
Monday, October 30: EA, Ch. 22
Wednesday, November 1: TBA.
Monday, November 6: TBA
Wednesday, November 8: In-class writing.
Monday, November 13: Causal argument paper due. EA Ch 12
Wednesday, November 15: TBA.
Monday, November 20: Student conferences.
November 22 through 26—fall break, no classes.
Monday, November 27: TBA
Wednesday, November 29: In-class writing.
Monday, December 4: TBA
Wednesday, December 6: Proposal paper due. LAST DAY OF CLASSES.
Friday, December 15: Final grades due
Note: reading assignments will be added to the schedule as I see your work develop. Note that from time to time I shall announce additional assignments not mentioned in the class calendar here above. Please take responsibility for staying current with your reading and other assignments.
Please note also that all provisions of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor. Each student is individually responsible for staying abreast of any changes, updates, or additions to the class reading and exercise assignments.
Writing Assignments:
Report: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 500 words discussing the various aspects of the topic covered in the readings.
Definition: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 500 words defining the topic as it is raised in the readings.
Evaluation: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 750 words evaluating the different points of view expressed in the topic readings.
Causal Argument: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 1000 words focusing on how cause-and-effect relationships are discussed in the readings.
Proposal: Choosing a topic covered in Chapters 23 through 28 of Everything’s an Argument, write a paper of no less than 1250 words evaluating the different points of view discussed in the chapter readings and develop a proposal for change or action relating to the topic. This paper should also incorporate at least one reading on the topic from outside the class text, and the paper should include a works cited page.
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