ENG 1101—Spring 2006
Class Calendar
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Prerequisite: Admission to
NGCSU |
Meets: Sec. A-- |
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Instructor: Todd Campbell |
Office Phone: 706-867-2783 |
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Office: 223 Barnes Hall |
E-mail: tcampbell@ngcsu.edu |
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Office Hours: |
Web: radar.ngcsu.edu /~tcampbell/index.htm |
Required
Texts:
1.
Buscemi, Santi V. and Charlotte Smith.
75 Readings Plus,
7th edition.
2. Lewis, Helen M. and Monica Appleby. Mountain Sisters: From Convent to Community in
3. Glenn, Susan, et al, eds. The Writer's Harbrace Handbook,
2nd edition.
4. The American Heritage Dictionary or a reliable collegiate dictionary
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A composition course focusing on skills
required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on
exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of
a variety of research skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the
writing process by studying and practicing several kinds of writing: expository, analysis, and argumentation. Students will demonstrate logic, coherence,
organization, development, and clarity of written material. Students will use appropriate grammar,
diction, punctuation and mechanics.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: During the first week
of the semester, students will write an in-class diagnostic essay, which will
be graded but which will not count toward the course grade. All ENGL 1101 students will write 5000
words(roughly 15 pages) during the semester of evaluated writing. Assignments will be distributed evenly
throughout the semester and will demand exposition, analysis, and/or
argumentation. If revision is a part of
the 5000 words, it must be truly revision–a “rethinking what you have written”
(67)–and not just edited or rewritten versions of earlier pages. There
will be a significant research component to the 1101 class, including both the
discussion of research methods and an assignment (or assignments) that reflect
application of those methods. The assignments might include, but are not
limited to, an annotated bibliography, a library project, and/or a documented
essay. A minimum of two of the
assignments will be in-class essays, requiring students to demonstrate
single-draft writing skills required by Regents’ essay testing. In addition, the final examination will
include a two-hour in-class essay. Students will also be given frequent reading
assignments and may be given tests on reading assignments as well as on grammar
and punctuation.
EVALUATION: The course
grade is largely determined by performance on the various writing assignments,
tests, and homework assignments. Final
essays will count no more than one-third of the final grade. Class participation will also be graded.
Written Assignments
Narrative
paper (11%)
In order to establish your ethos
with the instructor, you will write a 3-5 page paper that tells the story of
the most epiphanal moment in your life thus far. In addition to relating the story, you will
analyze the impact this event has had on your life.
Exposition/Analysis
paper (14%)
You will choose a topic or issue and write a 4-6 page
expository/analytical paper that explains and analyzes that topic using any or
all of the following methods of analysis or modes of discourse: compare-contrast, illustration, definition,
sequence/process analysis, causal analysis, analogy, and classification. You will be required to use three to five
researched sources for this assignment, properly documented in MLA format. The sources must be highly reputable from a
magazine, a scholarly journal, a book, or some other source approved by the
instructor. No Web sites or Web pages.
Three full bibliographies will be included: one in MLA, one in APA, and one in either
Persuasive paper (8%)
You will write a 2-3 page persuasive/argumentative "Letter to the Editor" which voices your opinion on the topic researched for the second paper. Your letter will be sent to an appropriate publication or audience of your choosing so include all necessary contact information. You will also need to continue impeccable proofreading because the instructor will not make any corrections; make sure you present yourself appropriately.
Paper Drafts (11%)
The goal of this course is to improve each student's writing skills in
preparation for a successful college career.
Writing is a process filled with constant revision and, ideally,
numerous drafts; drafts are a VITAL part of the writing process! As a result, drafts will count roughly
one-third of the papers' grades. All
drafts must be typed; handwritten drafts will not be accepted.
In-Class Essays (20%)
NGCSU prides itself on its success on the Essay portion of the Regents’
Test which every public college student must take by the time he or she has
earned 45 hours towards graduation. In
the spirit of the Regents’ test, you will participate in three to four in-class
essays in which you will write a 2-3 page essay which addresses one of the
topics given on that particular day. You
will have roughly one hour for the assignment and will be allowed to use a
dictionary during the last 15 minutes of the allotted time. Blue
or black pen is required for all in-class essays.
Other
Assignments
Argument Presentation:(6%)
During the latter part of the semester, students will present arguments
on topics of their choice, essentially debating the issue until they have
exhausted either the nuances of the topic OR the time allotted for the debate.
Tests:(15%)
Tests will take on a variety of formats and will cover a wide range of
material from lecture topics to class discussions of readings to
grammar/documentation skills.
Class Participation:(5%)
Students are expected to put forth 100% effort in every activity,
whether in the classroom or out of the classroom; learning is not a spectator
sport. As a result, students will
receive a grade for every class work/homework assignment, effort in class
discussions, attitude towards classmates, etc.
In addition, students are REQUIRED to conference with me at least once
during the semester regarding papers, writing, or progress, either during
office hours or during extra class time.
Final Exam:(10%) The final exam, per department definition,
will consist of a two-hour in-class essay.
Students will receive significant feedback concerning their academic performance and grades prior to March 6, the last day to withdraw from class with a grade of “W.”
Grading
Scale
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A=90-100 |
B=80-89 |
C=70-79 |
D=60-69 |
F=0-59 |
**You must earn a grade
of C or higher in this course to take English Composition II.**
How can I get . . . ?
Often students ask how they
can get a certain grade in the class, but they are not satisfied with my
answer, so I thought I would provide a more concrete guideline. These suggestions do NOT guarantee a grade,
but following these suggestions can increase your chances.
To get an A, attend at
least 4 tutoring sessions in the
To get a B, attend at
least 3 tutoring sessions in the
To get a C, attend at
least 2 tutoring sessions in the
To get a D, attend at
least one tutoring session in the
To get an F, do not
attend any sessions nor conference with me.
FORMAT
GUIDELINES FOR ENGLISH 1101 ESSAYS
The format of most out-of-class papers will follow MLA guidelines. In essence, you must use white 8 ½ x 11 paper, Times New Roman 12 regular font, one-inch margins all around, and black ink. All text must be double-spaced. For more details regarding document design, consult Harbrace 171-177.
The faculty
of English has approved the following minimal
standards for passing English 1101. Students must demonstrate their ability to
1.
Compose first-year level essays that are logical, engaging, and
informative;
2.
Develop essays that include a controlling idea or thesis, provide
adequate supportive evidence, and make use of effective organization;
3.
Document and cite material taken from sources;
4.
Construct clear, precise, grammatically correct sentences, avoiding
awkward or confusing phrasing;
5.
Recognize and use Standard Edited American English;
6.
Understand basic English grammar and avoid errors, including but not
limited to:
fragments, comma splices,
run-on sentences, subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent disagreement, faulty
pronoun reference, misuse of possessives, and misspellings.
[Note:
Achievement above the minimal passing level with a grade of A, B, or C results from exceeding
minimum expectations in terms of essay development and quality of content.]
This class has been designed to meet NCTE
standards 3-9, 11 and 12: (3) Students
will apply various strategies of comprehension; (4) they will practice active
and effective communication; (5) they will employ a range of writing
strategies; (6) they will apply detailed knowledge of language conventions; (7)
they will conduct focused research; (8) they will use technological and information
resources; (9) they will understand and respect linguistic diversity; (11) they
will participate in literacy communities; (12) they will use language to
accomplish their own purposes.
English 1101:
This course is designed to meet NCATE standards 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Plagiarism:
To plagiarize is to use another’s words or ideas as if they were your
own. The
Writer's Harbrace Handbook notes that you must document all the following material
derived from sources: direct quotations, summaries or paraphrases of material;
ideas, illustrations, tables, graphs, and charts; and public electronic and
personal communication (278-281). To avoid problems, please read and understand
sections 8, 9, and 10 of The Writer's
Harbrace Handbook.
You are also
responsible for reading and following the guidelines on plagiarism presented in
the North Georgia College & State
University Undergraduate Bulletin: “Academic Integrity Policy” (66-69). The
student who plagiarizes will be given a zero for the assignment, typically an F for the class, and should expect
disciplinary action by the college.
Absence and Withdrawals:
To allow for illness and other
unforeseeable misfortunes, a student may be permitted 6 absences for this
class. If a student’s absences exceed 14% of the scheduled classes, regardless
of reasons, the instructor may drop the student from the class with a “WF” or
every absence over 6 will result in
lowering the final average by five points.
At the discretion of the professor, a student is allowed a make-up
examination or essay only for valid and documented
reasons (e.g. sickness) within one
week of the absence. If a student misses
an essay or examination without a documented excuse, the student will receive a
grade penalty (usually a “0” on the assignment). Foreseeable problems must be discussed with
the instructor before the
absence.
Late Assignments: Late
work is defined as any work which the instructor receives AFTER the end of
class time. Late work will be accepted
only under the requirements set forth under the Absences section. Note:
Computers sometimes crash or get viruses or won’t print, so make sure
you have at least two copies of your papers:
one copy on your computer and the other on removable storage, be it a
ZIP disk, a JumpDrive, a floppy disk, or a Direct CD. Print your paper out EARLY if at all
possible. You may e-mail your papers to
me; however, if your e-mail does not reach me or you have forgotten to attach
the assignment, your paper will be considered late and will be promptly deleted
if received after the due time. Any work
left in my box or on my desk will be thrown away if I receive it after the end
of class on the due date.
Incompletes: Incompletes are awarded only when a student
is doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic reasons beyond the student’s
control, is unable to meet the full requirements of the course.
Equal Access: Disabilities and Accommodations. North
Georgia College and State University is committed to equal access to its
programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability
requiring an accommodation, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor
and the Office of Student Disability Resources.
In this case, contact Elizabeth McIntosh, Coordinator, Student
Disability Resources at 122 Barnes Hall, 867-2782. E-mail: emcintosh@ngcsu.edu.
The
Computer Labs:
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Location |
M-H |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Health and Natural
Sciences 152, 150 |
800-1800 |
800-1700 |
Closed |
Closed |
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Dunlap 108L |
800-2200 |
800-1700 |
Closed |
Closed |
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Cyber Café ( |
800-2300 |
800-1700 |
1400-1800 |
1500-1900 |
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Library Lab |
800-2200 |
800-1600 |
Closed |
1500-2200 |
Library: The Stewart Library(Main Library) is where
you will do most of your research for this course. Hours are below:
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Sunday |
Monday-Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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1400-2200 |
730-2200 |
730-1700 |
Closed |
NOTE: Under the "Assignment
Due" heading, Harbrace is the
grammar book; the names indicate the author(s) of the essays to be read for
class discussion on the assigned day, and page numbers are from Buscemi text.
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Date |
Activity |
Assignment
Due |
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Jan. 6 |
Course Introduction |
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Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 |
Writing Basics |
Harbrace 2-15, 27-33, 130-156,
171-177 |
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Writing Processes |
Marius 102-105/Harbrace 15-26, 196 |
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Last
Day to Add or Drop classes In-Class
Writing |
ICD/Harbrace
115-129 |
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Jan. 18 Jan. 20 |
Ethos lecture |
Harbrace 72-75 |
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Ethos(cont'd)/Hooks |
Harbrace 59-60 |
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Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 |
Description(Meet in Student Center Gallery) |
Woolf 50-52, Momaday 54-58, Didion 68-71/Harbrace
60 |
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Narrative essay lecture-discussion |
Orwell 2-8, Hughes 9-11 |
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Narrative essay discussion |
Paper 1A draft due/
Angelou 14-19, |
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Jan. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 3 |
In-Class Writing |
IC1/Harbrace 115-129 |
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Voice—David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" |
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Voice |
Sedaris
38-42
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Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 |
Research Methods/Library Orientation |
Paper 1B draft due
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Style Workshop I |
Harbrace 223-247 |
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Logos lecture-discussion |
Harbrace 16-17,
82-85
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Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 |
Test
1 |
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Logos
(cont'd)/Exposition-Modes |
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Paper 1 due/Harbrace 107-114 |
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Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 |
Library
Day |
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Analyzing Sources |
Paper 2 proposal due |
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Style Workshop II(Bring sources) |
Harbrace 248-263 |
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Feb. 27 Mar. 1 Mar. 3 |
Analyzing Topics/Subjects |
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Writing Time |
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In-Class Writing |
IC2 |
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Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 10 |
Peer Responding/Last Day to Drop with W |
Harbrace 91-106/Paper 2A draft
due |
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Library Day |
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Mechanics Finetuning(as needed) |
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Mar. 20 Mar. 22 Mar. 24 |
Style workshop III |
Harbrace 264-323 |
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Writing Groups |
Paper 2B draft due/Harbrace 67-72, 78-106 |
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Pathos lecture-discussion |
Harbrace 17, 75-77, 197 |
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Mar. 27 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 |
Conclusion
paragraphs--Whammies |
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In-Class
Writing |
IC3/Harbrace 115-129 |
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Writing Arguments |
Hentoff 384-391/Harbrace 178-222 |
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Apr. 3 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 |
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Paper 2 due/Harbrace 107-114 |
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Writing
Persuasion |
Swift 419-425 |
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Persuasion,
pt. 2 |
King 428-432, Dickerson 434-438, Nye 445-449, Brady
451-453 |
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Apr. 10 Apr. 12 Apr. 14 |
Test
2 |
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Writing
Group |
Paper 3A draft due/Harbrace
35-58, 65-66, 91-106 |
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In-Class Writing |
IC4/Harbrace 115-129 |
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Apr. 17 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 |
Library
Day to research Arguments |
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