Frederick Community College

Course Syllabus

English Composition, EN 101-ONL4 Spring 2012

Class Begins: 1-30	Class Ends: 5-18	Last Day to Withdraw: 4-16
Meeting Days, Times, Room: Online Only

Instructor Information

Instructor: Amy E. Clayton	Office: NA
E-mail: amyclayton@frederick.edu	Phone Number: NA
Office Hours: I’ll be checking emails primarily in the evenings.	Campus Mail Box Number: 797

Course Information

Course: EN 101, English Composition	Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EN 50A and EN 52 OR ESL 95 and ESL 99:

Course Description

EN 101 develops students’ ability to use writing, reading, research, and thinking processes to create documented essays that demonstrate the conventions of academic writing. 

Core Learning Outcomes

By the end of the semester, students will demonstrate

1. College-level communication skills by writing effective, organized, clear, concise, grammatically correct English.

2. Critical thinking skills by evaluating evidence, generating and evaluating alternative solutions to problems, researching, analyzing, comparing, synthesizing, and drawing inferences from readings and other materials.

3. Social and educational values by identifying and evaluating moral issues and conflicts, displaying academic honesty, properly documenting source material, valuing the responsibility of the individual, and understanding the need for lifelong learning.

4. Cultural competence by acknowledging a plurality of cultural and personal values, demonstrating respect for the right of others to express their viewpoints, and working cooperatively in groups with diverse membership.

5. The use of technology by formatting papers and conducting research.

Instructional Methods

We will be using discussion boards, peer response, and Voice Thread to help us develop our understanding of college reading and writing.

Texts

Kennedy, X.J., Dorothy Kennedy, and Marcia F. Muth. The Bedford Guide for College Writers with Reader, Research Manual, and Handbook. 9^th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2011.	required
English Composition Student Resource Site is at http://frederick.blackboard.com Login: English; Password: Chalk
Students may use FCC’s web data storage through their myfcc account or use their own USB drives. Always use your FCC email for all course communication. Be sure to use Word for papers and /or save files as rtf.files.

Progress Report

By the end of the sixth week of the semester, I will have returned the memory assignment. At this point, you will be able to evaluate your progress and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional time devoted to course, tutoring, conference with me) to best assure your success in this course.

Assessment Method

Tests / Papers / Projects	Point or Percentage Value	Final Grade Scale
Discussion Board Posts – 5 pts. each	80 points	A 905 - 819
“Mini-Project” Posts – range 10-20 pts. each	80 points	B 818 - 732
Essays: Op-Ed, Definition, Memory, Compare –Contrast, research draft – range 25-100 points each	335 points	C 731 - 645
Annotated Bibliography – 100 points	100 points	D 644 - 559
Wiki contribution – 30 points	30 points	F 558 - 0
Final Research Paper – 200 points	200 points
Team Presentation – 80 points	80 points
TOTAL	905 points

Codes of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students are required to uphold the Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct. Students who violate either of these codes may receive a failing grade in the class. Information about these codes and other student policies, procedures, and penalties is available on the Student Policy and Procedures web page at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx .

Student Services

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 .

Participation Policy

Please be present and prompt for all classes. This course requires students’ participation in learning activities every class session. If students are absent from class, they cannot participate; therefore, they should miss class only for serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions.

Late Work Policy

All assignments are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. except for discussion board posts which require peer response. Please submit these no later than Friday at 11:59 p.m. in order to allow classmates a chance to log a response. No late work will be accepted.

Email Communication

All students will receive and be expected to use their FCC email addresses for their correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at the login page: https://myfcc.frederick.edu.

Topical Outline

Every effort will be made to keep to this schedule; however, the instructor reserves the right to alter or amend it as necessary. Additional dates, as published in the academic schedule of classes and listed below, may be required as make-up days for inclement weather.

Class	Content	Assignment Due
Week 1	Getting Acquainted Syllabus Questions Reading Response Integrity Pledge WIKI POSTS – see discussion boards	Assignments are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Discussion boards post should be submitted no later than Friday at 11:59 p.m. as a courtesy to your peers who will be required to respond. (Assignment details listed in Blackboard under assignments) Discussion board posts Sign the Integrity Pledge Wiki Posts – 3 total throughout the semester
Week 2	Chapters 4 and 5 Memory Essay Write a Description	Essay Discussion Board Posts
Week 3	MLA Paper layout Reading "The New Literacy" and "Computers Cannot Teach Children Basic Skills" Lecture Notes : Thesis Opinion - Editorial Essay Self-Assessment	Essay Discussion Board Posts
Week 4	Read chapter 20 Read Chapter 7 pages 116-132 in BG View Frontline "College Inc." - Write a response Listen to Grammar Girl podcast on commas - write a response	Discussion Board Posts
Week 5	Outline for Compare / Contrast Essay Read / Write / Think - formulas for compare / contrast Graphic organizer links for essays Testing Center for "in class" writing	Outline essay Testing Center Essay Exam
Week 6	Virtual Library Orientation Plagiarism Video Read Chapter 33 - Evaluating Sources MLA PowerPoint	Orientation quiz Discussion Board Posts
Week 7	Watch Tapped Thinking about water Brainstorm paper topic ideas Definition assignment	Discussion board Posts Definition Writing Assignment
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Week 8	Read Chapter 14 Respond / Analysis of a visual Post a visual for peers to analyze / analyze the post of a peer Reflection on the impact of visual medium, and importance of media literacy Grammar Girl Podcast -	Discussion Board Posts
Week 9	Read Logical Fallacies View: Hanna Barbera Anti-Drug PSA            Life According To Jim Find a logical fallacy and share with class Submit a potential thesis for your paper	Discussion Board Post Thesis
Week 10	Annotated Bibliography	Annotated Bibliography
Week 11	Read Chapter 12 Read Chapter 21 Read Chapter 22 Begin writing a draft of your paper See research paper guidelines	Discussion Board Posts
Week 12	Draft of research paper Peer editing	Draft of Research Paper Discussion Board Posts
Week 13	Final Paper Due Self-assessment	Discussion Board Posts Final Research Paper
Week 14	Read “The Creation of Discontent” Read "In Defense of Consumerism" Watch "Is Walmart Good For America" Choose your partner for final presentation Cause and Effect Presentation Preview	Discussion Board Posts Working with team, preparing presentation
Week 15	Cause and Effect Presentations	Presentations Due Discussion Board Post