English 100T
Fall 2015
English 100T: Transitional English Instructor: Amanda I. Ross E-mail:
[email protected] Offices: Language & Literature (L&L) 408A & Library (LIB) 188D Hours: L&L 408A from 2-2:50 PM on Mondays and Fridays LIB 188D from 2-2:50 PM on Tuesdays Sections: ENG 100T.003 Classroom: Farrell Hall 111 Class Hours: 12-12:50 MTWF
ENG 100T.007 L&L 415 3-3:50 MTWF
Meet in the Writing Center every Tuesday (except November 24th) Writing Center: LIB 190C (left of Circulation), e-mail:
[email protected], (509)963-1270
Course Description English 100T is a study of academic written English with review of sentence and paragraph-level skills, such as word usage, sentence structure, organization, grammar, and mechanics with a reading component to improve comprehension of academic English; students will learn to write unified, coherent paragraphs and short compositions. While this is a four credit course, credits will not be allowed toward meeting Bachelor’s degree requirements. Students must earn a minimum B- (80%) in order to receive a Satisfactory grade for the course. According to Central Washington University (CWU) academic credit policies, students should be working three hours per week per credit. Therefore, in addition to the four hours in class, plan to dedicate at least eight hours each week doing assignments, completing readings, and studying for English 100T.
Course Texts Anker, Susan. Real Skills Interactive: A Brief Guide to Writing Sentences and Paragraphs. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014. Cohen, Samuel. 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology 4th ed. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014.
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Real Skills Interactive is a workbook. You must purchase a new copy of this book. Learning Curve interactive software will be included when you buy Real Skills Interactive. You will use Learning Curve to complete your grammar homework.
Canvas & Outlook Each student must ensure that he/she can access both Canvas and Outlook. Canvas is an electronic tool that keeps track of grades and course documents and allows for communication between members of the class and the instructor. Any questions or concerns must be sent via Canvas or Outlook; messages sent from other accounts will not be answered. Any queries regarding grades must be made in person. Any important announcements from the instructor will be posted on Canvas. All assignments will be posted on Canvas only. Hardcopies will not be provided. Each student is responsible to download and print documents as needed. Also, all papers must be submitted electronically using Turnitin on Canvas as well as via hardcopy in class on the due date.
Assignments & Evaluation (Grading) The main goal of English 100T is to prepare you for English 101. This class is graded on a Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory (U) scale. To receive an S, you must earn a B- or better (80%). However, if you do not submit the Compare & Contrast Essay or do not take the Final Exam, you will not pass the course, no matter how many points you have at the end of the quarter. Assignment Break-Down: Syllabus Quiz Reading Pop Quizzes (four)* MLA Quiz In-class Work & Participation Midterm Exam Final Exam Learning Curve Grammar Practice (six) Peer/Self Reviews (seven) Reading Logs (nine) Daily Journal—collected midterm & final Descriptive Essay Narrative Essay Argument Essay Rhetorical Analysis Essay Compare & Contrast Essay
10 points 40 points (10 points each) 10 points 55 points 50 points 100 points 30 points (5 points each) 70 points (10 points each) 45 points (5 points each) 40 points (2x20 points) 50 points 100 points 100 points 150 points 150 points Total: 1000 points
A 1000-930 A- 929-900 B+ 899-870 B 869-830 B- 829-800 ----------------C+ 799-770 C 769-730 C- 729-700 D+ 699-670 D 669-630 D- 629-600 F 599-0
*More pop quizzes may be added at the instructor’s discretion.
Extra Credit Opportunities: 1. If you miss a quiz, you can make up some of the points once by writing a one-page excuse. Make it an interesting story! (up to 10 points)
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2. Visit the Writing Center and work with a tutor on an ENG 100T assignment for at least 30 minutes. You can only visit the Writing Center for extra credit once per week. Make sure the tutor sends me a Session Summary to receive credit. (10 points—up to five times)
Course Outcomes A. Reading Comprehension 1. Recognize implicitly stated main ideas in paragraphs and essays 2. Show how details are related to the main idea 3. Recognize unstated assumptions B. Fluency 1. Use precise vocabulary 2. Write clear and meaningful sentences and paragraphs within essays, strategically placing elements to provide clarity, cohesion, and focus C. Coherence 1. Link sentences within paragraphs and paragraphs within essays, strategically placing elements to provide clarity, cohesion, and focus 2. Distinguish between thesis statements and development (e.g. reasons, illustrations, examples, details) D. Proofreading 1. Include correct punctuation, mechanics, and spelling 2. Follow grammar conventions appropriate for an academic audience E. Process 1. Describe your own writing process 2. Edit your work and the work of other students
Class Policies
Respect one another. Any student whose behavior is disruptive to the instructor or fellow students or whose conduct is disorderly (using inappropriate language, talking out of turn, using cellular phones and other electronic devices in class, carrying on side conversations, etc.) will be reprimanded. At the instructor’s discretion, the student will be asked to leave the class, and the incident will be reported to Student Affairs. In the English Department and in this classroom, diversity of perspective is welcomed and celebrated. No forms of prejudice or discrimination will be tolerated, including those based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status. We are here to learn in a climate of civility and mutual respect. To find out more about diversity, contact the Diversity Education Center at (509)963-1685 or see the website at: www.cwu.edu/~diversity/ . Turn off and put away cellular phones and all other electronic devices for the duration of class. “Three Strikes” Cellular Phone Policy: strike one—student will sing his or her ringtone, strike two—student will surrender phone to instructor and lose points for the day, strike three—student will be expelled from class. Attend class, be on time, stay for the duration, and be prepared. No more than four absences of any kind are allowed. If a student misses more than four class meetings, he/she will fail. The instructor will close the door at the beginning of class and take roll. A student is considered late if he/she arrives after the door is closed. Every two late arrivals equal one absence. If a student is five minutes late or shows up to class unprepared (missing book,
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incomplete assignment, no pen/paper, etc.), he/she will be marked absent and lose points. If a student falls asleep, he/she will be marked absent and lose points. Start assignments early. Do not wait until the last minute. Each student will bring his/her papers to class peer reviews and workshops and, if he/she would like extra help, to the Writing Center before submitting it. Turn in assignments on time. Late assignments will receive zero points—no exceptions. If a student knows he/she will miss class the day an assignment is due, turn the hardcopy in early to the English Department office in L&L 423 (must be stamped by secretary) or ask a trusted classmate to submit it in class and on time. Upload the assignment to Canvas through Turnitin (if applicable). Academic dishonesty, in all of its forms, will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according to the professor’s discretion within the guidelines set forth by the University. The assignments each student submits must be his/her own, new, original work. Any cases of academic dishonesty—such as colluding, copying, and plagiarism in all of its forms (including re-using a previous assignment) will result in a failing grade for the assignment and may result in a failing grade for the class. Quizzes and tests are not collaborative; ensure there is no semblance of collusion, copying, etc. Furthermore, violations of the university’s Student Rights & Responsibilities will be reported at the instructor’s discretion. See the “Plagiarism” PowerPoint on Canvas as well as the following website for more information: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=106-120-027 Translation software is strictly prohibited for completing essays in English 100T. The work submitted must be representative of each student’s own reading/writing abilities. All assignment grades are final, barring a calculation or clerical error by the instructor. Graded work may not be revised or resubmitted unless directed by instructor.
ADA Statement Central Washington University is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If you anticipate or experience any barriers to learning, discuss your concerns with the instructor. Students with disabilities should contact Disability Services to discuss a range of options for removing barriers, including accommodations. Student Disability Services is located in Hogue 126. Call (509) 963-2214 or email
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Schedule of Assignments Subject to Change Week One SCHEDULE KEY
WEDNESDAY, 9/23
FRIDAY, 9/25
DUE= assignment due today
RS= reading from Real Skills
IN CLASS: Introductions,
IN CLASS: Descriptive Essay
HW= homework for next time
50E= reading from 50 Essays
Syllabus, Tech Talk
Assignment, Paragr. Structure
DUE:
DUE: Syllabus Quiz (in-class)
LIB= meet in Library
HW: study for Syllabus Quiz,
HW: draft Descriptive Essay,
RL= Reading Log (Tuesday)
RS 31-44, 51-3
bring copy to Peer Review
IN CLASS= topic or lecture LC= Learning Curve (Friday)
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Week Two MONDAY, 9/28
TUESDAY, 9/29 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 9/30
FRIDAY, 10/2
IN CLASS: Peer Review 1,
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Parts of Speech &
IN CLASS: Academic Honesty
Complete Sentences
& Avoiding Plagiarism
Learning Curve (again) DUE: rough draft
DUE: RL 1
DUE:
DUE: LC 1
HW: RL 1, 50E 360-73
HW: RS 81-99, LC 1
HW: revise Descriptive Essay,
HW: prepare final draft of
LC 1
Descriptive Essay, RS 46-8
“A Plague of Tics”
Week Three MONDAY, 10/5
TUESDAY, 10/6 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 10/7
FRIDAY, 10/9
IN CLASS: Narrative Essay
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Fragments
IN CLASS: Peer Review 2
DUE: Descriptive Essay
DUE: RL 2
DUE:
DUE: LC 2, rough draft
HW: RL 2, 50E 139-51
HW: RS 100-11, LC 2
HW: draft Narrative Essay,
HW: prepare final draft of
LC2
Narrative Essay
Assignment
“On Dumpster Diving”
Week Four MONDAY, 10/12
TUESDAY, 10/13 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 10/14
FRIDAY, 10/16
IN CLASS: Argument Essay
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: MLA Formatting,
IN CLASS: Peer Review 3
Assignment, Essay Structure
Citation & Documentation
DUE: Narrative Essay
DUE: RL 3
DUE:
DUE: rough draft
HW: RL 3, 50E 259-72
HW: RS 72-80, skim 50E 477-
HW: draft Argument Essay
HW: prepare final draft of
“On Being a Cripple”
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Argument Essay
Week Five MONDAY, 10/19
TUESDAY, 10/20 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 10/21
FRIDAY, 10/23
IN CLASS: Rhetorical
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Run-Ons and
IN CLASS: Midterm Review,
Analysis Assignment
Comma Splices
Rhetorical Analysis Practice
DUE: Argument Essay
DUE: RL 4
DUE:
DUE: LC 3
HW: RL 4, 50E 15-19
HW: RS 112-18, LC 3
HW: LC 3
HW: study for Midterm,
“Joy of Reading & Writing”
Prepare Journal 1
Week Six MONDAY, 10/26
TUESDAY, 10/27 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 10/28
FRIDAY, 10/30
IN CLASS: Midterm
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Verbs
IN CLASS: Peer Review 4,
“Just ‘bout that action, Boss.”
MLA Review
DUE: Midterm (& notecard),
DUE: RL 5
DUE:
DUE: rough draft, LC 4
HW: RS 119-61, LC 4
HW: draft Rhetorical Analysis,
HW: revise draft for Monday,
LC 4
review MLA
Journal 1 HW: RL 5, 50E 417-23 “Mother Tongue”
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Week Seven MONDAY, 11/2
TUESDAY, 11/3 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 11/4
FRIDAY, 11/6
IN CLASS: MLA Quiz,
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Pronouns and
IN CLASS: In-Class Writing
Modifiers
Exercise (“The Drawbridge”)
Self Review 5 DUE: second draft
DUE: RL 6
DUE:
DUE: LC 5
HW: RL 6, 50E 159-68
HW: RS 162-81, LC 5
HW: LC 5
HW: prepare final draft of
“The Ways We Lie”
Rhetorical Analysis
Week Eight MONDAY, 11/9
TUESDAY, 11/10 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 11/11
FRIDAY, 11/13
IN CLASS: Compare and
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
NO CLASS MEETING
IN CLASS: Essay Outline
DUE: Rhetorical Analysis
DUE: RL 7
VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
DUE: topic for essay
HW: RL 7, 50E 394-8
HW: RS 62-5, select essay
HW:
HW: draft Outline for essay
“Just Walk on By”
topic
Contrast Essay Assignment
Assignment
Week Nine MONDAY, 11/16
TUESDAY, 11/17 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 11/18
FRIDAY, 11/20
IN CLASS: Peer Review 5
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Capitalization &
IN CLASS: To Be Determined
DUE: draft of Outline
DUE: RL 8
DUE:
DUE: LC 6
HW: RL 8, 50E 72-5
HW: RS 212-33, LC 6
HW: LC 6
HW: draft Compare and
Punctuation
“Turkeys in the Kitchen”
Contrast Essay
Week Ten MONDAY, 11/23
TUESDAY, 11/24
WEDNESDAY, 11/25
FRIDAY, 11/27
IN CLASS: Peer Review 6
IN CLASS: In-Class Reading
NO CLASS MEETING
NO CLASS MEETING
Discussion DUE: rough draft
DUE: RL 9
THANKSGIVING RECESS
THANKSGIVING RECESS
HW: RL 9, 50E 290-4
HW: work on essay
HW:
HW:
MONDAY, 11/30
TUESDAY, 12/1 (LIB)
WEDNESDAY, 12/2
FRIDAY, 12/4
IN CLASS: Final Review—
IN CLASS: Reading Groups
IN CLASS: Final Review—
IN CLASS: Final Review—
Grammar
Essays & Reading Comp.
DUE:
DUE: Journal 2, Compare &
“Two Ways to Belong…”
Week Eleven
MLA/Plagiarism DUE:
DUE: RL 10
Contrast Essay, all Extra Credit HW: RL 10, 50E 221-6
HW:
HW: prepare final draft of
“Reading to Write”
HW: study for Final Exam
Comp/Cont, prepare Journal 2
Finals Week (MONDAY, 12/7— THURSDAY, 12/10) Date and time of the final exam will be announced via MyCWU and Canvas later in the quarter. The exam date and time is not adjustable. Late arrivals will not be admitted; early or make-up exams will not be given. Final grades for all courses will be submitted to Registrar by 10:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15th.
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