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Frederick
Community College EN101-ONL1–English Composition SPRING 2010
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Class
begins: 1/23/10 |
Class
ends: 5/14/10 |
Last
Day to Withdraw: 4/9/10 |
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Instructor Information: |
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Name: Robin Abell |
Office: H278 |
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E-mail: rabell@frederick.edu |
Phone Number: (301)846-2670 |
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Contact Hours: email and by appointment for in-person meeting |
Campus Mail Box #: 128 |
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Course Information: |
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus Meetings: 1 |
On-campus Exams: 1 |
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Prerequisites: EN50A and EN52 or placement test OR ESL 95
and ESL 99 |
Corequisites: none |
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Course Description: |
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Presents the basic
techniques of exposition through the writing of essays and the study of prose
models. |
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Core Learning Outcomes: |
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Students will demonstrate |
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1. College-level communication skills by §
Writing effective, organized, clear,
concise, grammatically correct English by · using appropriate stylistic options (tone, word choice, and sentence patterns) for a specific subject, audience, and purpose (informing, arguing, or persuading). · Demonstrating the ability to understand and interpret both written texts and oral presentations in English. ·
Understanding the critical role of
listening in communication. ·
Demonstrating an ability to organize
ideas effectively by selecting
and limiting a topic. developing
and supporting a thesis with relevant and well- reasoned
material. employing
a logical plan of development and using effective transitions. §
Demonstrating an understanding of the
conventions of the English language by writing essays that are substantially
free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics. 2.
Critical thinking
skills by Evaluating evidence by differentiating among facts,
opinions, and Inferences. Generating
and evaluating alternative solutions to problems. Researching,
analyzing, comparing, synthesizing, and drawing inferences
from readings and other research materials in order to make valid
judgments and rational decisions. 3.
Social and
educational values by Identifying and evaluating moral issues and
conflicts. Displaying
academic honesty and properly documenting source material. Valuing
the importance and responsibility of the individual. Understanding
the need for lifelong learning and its applicability to their educational goals. 4. The
value of a multicultural society by Acknowledging
a plurality of cultural and personal values and demonstrating Respect
for the right of others to express their viewpoints. Working
cooperatively in groups with diverse membership and contributing to the group’s efforts with ideas and
suggestions. 5. The use of technology by formatting papers
and conducting research. |
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Instructional
Methods: |
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The methods used in this
course will include reading and discussion of textbook and online materials,
research activities, quizzes, peer review, and formal and informal writing
assignments. |
How
is this course organized:
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This course is organized into eight units of varying lengths, each focusing on a writing assignment. The units are then divided into weeks, with activities and assignments for each week. The work for each week is due on the Monday of the next week, with the exceptions of holiday weeks and the last week of class. |
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Text(s) and Course
Materials: |
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Kennedy, X. J., and
Dorothy Kennedy. The Bedford Guide
for College Writers with Reader. 8th
ed. Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook. 7th
ed. |
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Progress Report: |
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By the end of the sixth
week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress
in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional
study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this
course. |
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Evaluation Methods: |
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Tests / Papers / Projects /
Participation
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Point Value
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Final
Grade Scale |
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4 Essays @ 100 pts. 1 Research Paper @ 200
pts. 2 Part Portfolio
Assignment @ 25 pts./part 1 Summary @ 50 pts. Grammar Pre- and Post-test
@ 30 pts. 4 Quizzes @ 10 pts. 6 Reading Responses @ 10
pts. 8 Discussions @ 10 pts. 4 Peer Reviews @10 pts. 1 MLA Assignment @ 20 pts. 1 Outline @ 10 pts. 4 Grammar Exercises @ 5 pts. |
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200 100 30 40 60 80 40 20 10 20 1000 pts.
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900-1000=
A 800-899=
B 700-799=
C 600-699=
D Below
600 = F |
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If the graded performance
for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for
proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer
additional tests. Late work will receive a
penalty of 10% per day late unless other arrangements are made with the
instructor prior to the due date. |
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Student Services |
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A variety of
services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn
more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx. Students with
disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related
to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about
these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page:
http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. |
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Participation
Policy: |
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To maintain the highest
quality of academic work, students are expected to participate fully in
all course activities. In case of serious
illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college
functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the
course. This
course is not self-paced, and all work must be completed by the due dates
indicated. Students must complete one
on-campus writing assignment during the final weeks of the semester. |
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Email
Policy: |
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Email is an instructional
tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In
the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all
students in this course. However, students are
permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for
the purpose and the duration of this course. Students who are concerned
about the privacy of their personal email address are reminded of
commercially available products that allow them to create unique email
addresses specifically for the purpose and duration of this course. The instructor can be
expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted
assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours. |
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Academic Integrity: |
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Work in
this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic
Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is
your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.
More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at
http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
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You must send your Academic Integrity
Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm |
Topical
Outline
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Week
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SUBJECT |
ACTIVITIES |
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Week 1 |
Unit 1: Course Introduction |
Read Bedford Guide
Ch. 1-2 Portfolio Assignment Grammar Pre-test |
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Week 2 |
Unit 2: Summary/Text
Analysis |
Portfolio
Assignment Due
Mon. Read Bedford Guide
p. 561-563 Take Writing Process/Parts
of Essay quiz Begin Summary/Text
Analysis Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities |
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Week 3 |
Unit
2: Summary/Text Analysis
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Summary Due Mon. Read Handbook Ch.
19 and 20 Complete Grammar Ex. 20-3 |
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Week 4 |
Unit
3: Research
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Peer Review of Text Analysis
Skim Bedford Guide
Quick Research Guide A-D (in Appendix) Complete Discussion
Activity |
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Week 5 |
Unit 4:
Definition/Research Project |
Text Analysis Due Mon. Read Bedford Guide p.
546-551 On-campus
library visit
Choose research topic and Submit it to Discussion |
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Week 6 |
Unit
5: Definition
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Take Definition/Research
quiz Complete Reading Response Read Handbook Ch.
52 and 55; Skim Ch. 56 and 57 |
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Week 7 |
Unit
5: Definition
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Complete Documentation Discussion and Assignment Read Handbook Ch.
32 Complete Grammar Ex. 32-4 Peer review |
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Week 8 |
Unit
6: Cause and Effect
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Definition
Due Mon.
Read Bedford Guide p.
122-126 and 129-138 Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities Take Cause and Effect quiz |
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Week 9 |
Unit
6: Cause and Effect
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Read Handbook Ch.
22 Complete Grammar Ex. 22-1 Peer Review |
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Week 10 Friday, 4/9: Last day to Withdraw |
Unit
7: Argument Research Paper
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Cause
and Effect Due Mon.
Read Bedford Guide p.
166-182 Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities |
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Week 11 |
Unit
7: Argument Research Paper
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Read Bedford Guide p.
140-142 and 208-232 Complete Reading Response And Discussion Activities Take Argument quiz |
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Week 12 |
Unit 7: Argument Research
Paper |
Read Bedford Guide p.
205-208 And Handbook student
research essay p. 659-666 Complete Reading Response Activity Read Handbook Ch.
36 Complete Grammar Ex. 36-1 |
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Week 13 |
Unit 7: Argument Research
Paper |
Work on outline of
Argument Essay Peer Review Read Bedford Guide
p. 277-283 Prepare for On-campus
Essay |
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Week 14 |
Unit
8: Review
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Argument
Research Paper Due
Mon. Grammar Post-test Complete On-campus Essay
by Wed., 5/12 |
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Week 15 |
Unit
8: Review
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Complete Discussion Activity
Portfolio
Assignment Part II
Due Last Day of Class |
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NOTE: Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this
outline as needed. |