COURSE SYLLABUS
for
ENGL 1302: Composition and
Rhetoric II
Writing about Literature
Instructor Contact &
Course Information
Semester: Spring 2009
Instructor: Alice Thomas
Email Address(es): alice.m.thomas@lonestar.edu
Phone Number(s): 936-273-7000
Course Days/Times: Distance Learning
Catalogue
Description:
A
continuation of ENGL 1301, with an emphasis on critical papers, culminating in
a term paper or papers.
Credit
3 hours
Prerequisites
ENGL 1301
The
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973)
The
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
These
acts protect us against discrimination.
Therefore, if you require reasonable accommodations because of a
physical, mental, or learning disability, notify the instructor of this course
as soon as possible and preferably before the 7th hour of class.
Additionally,
students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this
course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at 936-273-7239
located in Building E, Office 101D, as soon as possible to better ensure that
such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
District Course
Learning Outcomes
In completing this course, students will be able
to:
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Analyze
a text by implementing rhetorical and/or literary strategies.
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Recognize
the elements of appropriate literary genres.
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Focus
a topic and formulate a critical/analytical thesis, focus, main point, or claim
appropriate for an academic audience that analyzes literature—nonfiction and/or
fiction.
§
Use
a variety of organizational strategies within a single paper to support a
thesis, focus, main point, or claim.
§
Interpret
texts in a variety of cultural and historical contexts.
§
Demonstrate
an ability to use effective research techniques to find appropriate oral and/or
written media such as books, articles, interviews, visuals, and government
documents.
§
Demonstrate
an ability to evaluate sources.
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Avoid
plagiarism when incorporating quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.
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Follow standard guidelines in documenting sources.
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Synthesize
and evaluate various interpretations of texts to complete an extended research
project.
§
Compose
relatively error-free papers.
Academic
Integrity
The
District upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and
accountability. We promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We
embrace the belief that all learners—students, faculty, staff, and
administrators—will produce their own work and must give appropriate credit to
the work of others. No fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized
collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the District.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude a professor or
academic unit from issuing guidelines giving examples of plagiarism or other
forms of academic dishonesty and academic misconduct which are pertinent to the
subject matter of the class.
Possible consequences for academic dishonesty to be determined by the
professor, or the professor and Academic Dean, or the professor and Chief
Student Services Officer can include but are not limited to
1. Having additional course requirement imposed
2. Receiving a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment
3. Receiving a grade of "F" for the course
4. Being withdrawn from the course or program
5. Being expelled from the college district
Professors retain the primary responsibility for
matters relating to Academic Integrity within their classes. Professors should
clearly explain how the student’s actions violated the academic integrity
policy, how a grade was calculated, and the actions taken.
Students who wish to appeal inappropriate
penalties imposed for an academic integrity violation related to classroom
instruction should use the academic appeal process.
Students who wish to appeal sanctions imposed
for an academic integrity violation that is related to general student conduct
should use the student discipline committee.
Revised
Equal Education
Required
Materials:
Barnet,
Sylvan; Burto, William E.; and Cain, William E. Literature for Composition: Essays, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama.
Troyka,
Lynn Quitman. Quick Access Reference for
Writers. 5th ed.
Attendance
Policy:
Attendance to all
classes is expected. Should you anticipate
an absence, please notify the instructor in advance. An excessive number of absences will prohibit
the successful completion of this course.
If you should miss a class, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain
lecture notes and assignments from a classmate.
It is highly recommended that you miss be in class,, since missing class
and not turning in work are the two main reasons for students doing poorly in
this class, and because you have a responsibility to your classroom community
to participate in it.
Make-Up
Work:
You
are responsible for all work done in class and for keeping up with assignments
announced in your absence. I do not
accept any late or make-up work from students
Grading
Policy: Total Points. Each assignment is
assigned a point value visible on the assignment tool or the assessment tool.
Components
of the Course
Journals/writing
practice
Assignments that help students build editing, grammar, and mechanical skills within the context of student writing
Process letters or
letters of self-evaluation
Student web
logs/discussion boards
Various writing
responses to readings from the text or other outside reading selections
Visual rhetoric
exercises (including analysis of movies, advertisements, art, pop-culture
references, et cetera).
Turnitin.com
The
North Harris Montgomery Community College District subscribes to Turnitin.com
which supports faculty in their quest to uphold academic integrity. Student coursework may be submitted to the
scrutiny of the Turnitin software. Please
note that these submissions of assignments to Turnitin do not necessarily
constitute an accusation or suspicion of plagiarism on the student’s part.
Grading
Scale:
The
evaluation of a student’s course progress and final grade is based upon the degree
of mastery and of course outcomes. The grade breakdown for this class is as
follows:90-100=A;
80-89=B; 75-79=C; 70-74=D; 0-69=F.
Class
Cancellations
In case of inclement
weather or other emergencies, students should call (936) 273-7000 for information
regarding College class information regarding College class closings.
Information will also be available from radio station KTRH 740AM.
Classroom
Respect:
As college students you
are expected to behave in a courteous and respectful manner toward your
instructor and fellow students at all times.
You should avoid acting belligerently or in a belittling manner, openly
challenging the instructor’s authority, or otherwise displaying disruptive
behavior. Verbal harassment of
instructors or fellow students orally or through discussion board and email will not be tolerated. Should any of these occur, I will have a
conference with the student(s) in question and referral may be made to the Dean
of Students for further disciplinary action.
Tutoring:
Free
academic tutoring is available to all students at
Changes
to Assignment Schedule and Course Policies:
The
instructor reserves the right to update the course policies, assignments, and
schedule at any time. Changes may be made throughout the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up
with changes as they are announced.
Additional
Information:
Discuss course concerns you have with your
instructor as they arise.
MC Dual Credit Liaison: Ray Stout
MC Program Manager for School Partnerships:
Jennifer Roberts
MC English Department Chair: vivian.jones@nhmccd.edu
MC Counselors: Monique Olivas and Kari Chaffee
MC Dean: Dr. Barbara Buchanan
Spring 2009 Calendar
Subject to Change
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Date |
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Week 1 February 8-14 |
Letter of Introduction Chapter 1: The Writer as Reader Read: “Ripe Figs” by Kate Chopin and “Senior Picture Day” by Michele Serros. |
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Week 2 February 15-21 |
Chapter 2: The Reader as Writer Chapter 12: Read “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin (page 22) and “The Storm” by Kate Chopin (page 40). |
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Week 3 February 22-28 |
Chapter 4: Reading Literature Closely: Explication Read “Harlem” by Langston Hughes; “Sonnet 73” by William Shakespeare; “I Ask My Mother to Sing” by Li-Young Lee; “One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop; and “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. |
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Week 4 March 1-7 |
Chapter 5: Reading Literature Closely: Analysis |
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Week 5 March 15-21 |
Chapter 6: Arguing an Interpretation Read “Immigrants” by Pat Mora; “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost |
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Week 6 March 22-28 |
Chapter 7: Introduction to Poetry: Chapter 17— |
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Weeks 7-8 March 29-April 11 |
Chapter 8: Research: Writing with Sources Chapter 10—Critical Thinking: Asking Questions and Making Comparisons |
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Week 9 April 12-18 |
Chapter 15: |
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Weeks 10-11 April 19-May 2 |
Chapter 16: Thinking Critically about Plays |
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Week 12 May 3-9 |
Final Exam |