Frederick Community College EN101-ONL1: English Composition Spring 2009
Class begins: 1/24/09	Class ends: 5/15/09	Last Day to Drop: 4/3/09

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Instructor Information:
Name: Robin Abell	Office: C115
E-mail: rabell@frederick.edu	Phone Number: 301.846.2670
Office Hours: by appointment	Campus Mail Box #: 128

Course Information:
Credits: 3
On-campus Meetings: 1	On-campus Exams: 1
Prerequisites: EN50A and EN52 or placement test	Co-requisites: none

Course Description:

Presents the basic techniques of exposition through the writing of essays and the study of prose models.

Core Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate

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.

Instructional Methods:

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:

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 exception of the second and last weeks of class.

Text(s) for Course:

Kennedy, X. J., and Dorothy Kennedy. The Bedford Guide for College Writers with Reader. 8^th ed.

Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook. 7^th ed.

Progress Report:

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.

Students with Disabilities

FCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and amendments. Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to request and apply for services. The SSD office will require appropriate documentation of a disability. Questions related to accommodations or services can be directed to the SSD office. Additional information related to services can be viewed at the following FCC web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

If you currently receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student Success Plan to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your accommodations and needs in class. I will hold any information you share with me in strict confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise.

Evaluation Methods:
Tests / Papers / Projects	Point Value	Final Grade Scale
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.	400 200 100 30 40 60 80 40 20 10 20 1000 pts.	1000-900= A 899-800= B 799-700= C 699-600= D Below 600 = F
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 be penalized 10% of the grade per day late. Work will not be accepted more than 1 week late without prior permission of the instructor. If extra time is needed for an assignment, an extension may be given if arrangements are made before the assignment is due.

Attendance/Participation Policy:

This course is NOT self-paced. Students must complete all activities within the time limits given. To do so, they must log onto the Blackboard site regularly (a few times a week). Students are expected to complete all online activities as well as one on-campus writing assignment and one on-campus library visit. In order to pass the class, students must complete all of the major writing assignments (5 full-length essays).

Email Policy:

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.

Academic Honesty:

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Honesty. 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.

Topical Outline

Week	SUBJECT	CONTENT
Week 1	Unit 1: Course Introduction	Read Bedford Guide Ch. 1-2 Portfolio Assignment Grammar Pre-test
Week 2	Unit 2: Summary/Text Analysis	Portfolio Assignment Due Mon. Read Bedford Guide p. 140-142 Take Writing Process/Parts of Essay quiz Begin Summary/Text Analysis Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities
Week 3	Unit 2: Summary/Text Analysis	Summary Due Mon. Read Handbook Ch. 19 and 20 Complete Grammar Ex. 20-3
Week 4	Unit 3: Research	Peer Review of Text Analysis Skim Bedford Guide Quick Research Guide A-D (in Appendix) Complete Discussion Activity
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
Week 6	Unit 5: Definition	Take Definition/Research quiz Complete Reading Response Read Handbook Ch. 52 and 55; Skim Ch. 56 and 57
Week 7	Unit 5: Definition	Complete Documentation Discussion and Assignment Read Handbook Ch. 32 Complete Grammar Ex. 32-4 Peer review
Week 8	Unit 6: Cause and Effect	Definition Due Mon. Read Bedford Guide p. 122-126 and 129-138 Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities Take Cause and Effect quiz
Week 9	Unit 6: Cause and Effect	Read Handbook Ch. 22 Complete Grammar Ex. 22-1 Peer Review
Week 10	Unit 7: Argument Research Paper	Cause and Effect Due Mon. Read Bedford Guide p. 166-182 Complete Reading Response And Discussion activities
Week 11	Unit 7: Argument Research Paper	Read Bedford Guide p. 200-204 and 208-232 Complete Reading Response And Discussion Activities Take Argument quiz
Week 12	Unit 7: Argument Research Paper	Read Bedford Guide p. 205-208 And Handbook student research essay Complete Reading Response Activity Read Handbook Ch. 36 Complete Grammar Ex. 36-1
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
Week 14	Unit 8: Review	Argument Research Paper Due Mon. Grammar Post-test Complete On-campus Essay by Wed., 5/13
Week 15	Unit 8: Review	Complete Discussion Activity Portfolio Assignment Part II Due Last Day of Class

NOTE: your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.