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Name:
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Todd
Campbell |
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Spring
2008 |
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School:
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Academic
Affairs |
Email
Address: |
tcampbell@ngcsu.edu |
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Department
Name: |
Learning
Support |
Office
Location: |
227
Barnes Hall |
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Course
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LANG
0099 |
Office
Phone #: |
706-864-1435 |
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Course
Title: |
Developmental
Language Arts |
Office
Hours: |
MWF 9:05-10:00; T Th 3:55-5:20; by appt. |
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Semester
Hours: |
3
credit hours |
Web
Address |
http://radar.ngcsu.edu/~tcampbell/index.htm |
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Prerequisites:
Admission to NGCSU; score below 70 on COMPASS Writing Placement Test |
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Corequisites: None |
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Course Description: “Required of students whose
performance on placement tests indicates the need for at least one semester
of remediation. This course offers instruction in reading, basic usage and grammar
skills, and composition”(Handbook 98). |
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Course Objectives: Students will receive instruction
preparing them for success in ENGL 1101 and other writing-intensive
courses. Students will learn to use
various writing processes, proofreading techniques, research sources,
appropriate rhetorical devices, and appropriate grammar and mechanical
skills. |
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Methods of Instruction: Lecture, collaborative
assignments, individual assignments. |
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Evaluation Methods: Within the first week or two,
students will be given a diagnostic grammar test to assess their skills; the
same test will be given at the end to measure their improvement over the
course of the semester. Students will
also write a number of essays requiring exposition, analysis, and
argumentation, some of which may be in the in-class essay genre to prepare students
for first draft writing as evaluated by the Regents’ Essay Test. In addition, students will take tests
related to grammar and the assigned readings.
Class participation may also be graded. Grade range: A=90-100
B=80-89 C=70-79 F=0-69 WF=Withdrew Failing IP=In Progress A grade of IP(in progress) is assigned if required
students have not achieved a minimum of a C average in the course or do not
pass the exit examination; the grade of IP indicates students will be
retained in the course without penalty of grade assignment. Required students who have not successfully
completed the course in the allotted three semesters receive a grade of F and
are academically suspended for three (3) years. Assignment weights:
In-Class Essays:
Typically, the entire class time will be given to writing an in-class
essay, partly to prepare you for the exit essay but mainly to prepare you for
ENGL 1101 in-class essays and the Regents Essay test. In-Class essays will be written in blue or
black ink on notebook paper. Papers: All
papers are expected to be in proper MLA format (which will be discussed in
class). Out of class papers are
expected to be free from grammatical and editing mistakes, so read back over
your work to make sure. Drafts:
Writing is a process which requires many stages. You are required to write a formal draft
for each paper turned in. Drafts will
consist of revisions of the in-class essays. Journals:
Since one tenet of writing is “Thou shalt write before thou write,”
students are expected to keep a journal in which they will record ideas,
reflections on their writing, vocabulary lessons, and grammar progress. Journals are a vital part of writing
instruction in that they keep the writer in a writing frame of mind. If students blog, they may use their blogs
as a journal, setting up a specific folder or page for this class. Journals will be turned in on the last day
of every month and on the last day of the semester. Tests:
Writing and grammar knowledge and practice will be tested periodically
in the form of grammar quizzes and tests which will usually consist of some
definitions, some sentences to correct, some sentences to write, and some
longer written responses. In some
cases practice COMPASS tests will be substituted. Class Participation:
We will do some writing or grammar exercises in class and sometimes as
homework, all of which will count towards the class participation grade. Final Exam:
The COMPASS English Test will be your final exam. |
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General Expectations: “Students in LANG 0099 must achieve a
minimum of a C on an end-of-semester, independently graded in-class
essay. Students will be limited to
three (3) semesters to complete their learning support requirements” (Handbook
93-94). Attendance Policy:
“Students required to enroll in learning support courses are not
allowed more than four unexcused absences (LANG 0099, MATH 0099, & DSRD
0099) and will be dropped with a grade of WF when they exceed the allowed
number of unexcused absences. Excused
absences are those for which students have documentation for illnesses and
other medical matters and for official leaves of absence for university-sponsored
activities” (Handbook 94). Etiquette:
Students are expected to treat each other with respect, regardless of
opinions, skin color, cultural background, or ability level. This classroom is a place of comfort and
safety, where we are all in the same boat rowing toward the same goal—writing
proficiency. The First Amendment
applies to this classroom, but expressers are not free from consequences of
offensive speech. Please turn off your
cell phones before class begins; any disruptions will be treated accordingly. Resources:
The In addition, computer labs are available on campus
for any typing or research which you might have to use. Locations are in the Stewart Library, *Extracurricular Activities: You are in college, which means you are
responsible for your own learning. If
you have any questions, I expect you to ask them—stupid questions do not
exist. This semester some published
writers will visit our campus and talk about their work. You should attend at least one of these
readings, primarily to experience other writers, to join the community of
literacy around you, and to discover that writing is not a mystical art but
is a craft that anyone can learn and do well. |
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Course Content:
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Knowledge Base: Required
texts: Troyka, Lynn Quitman and Jerrold Nudelman. Steps in Composition, 8th ed. A good dictionary. |
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Academic
Integrity Policy: -
Honor Code: “On
my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, or
tolerate those who do.” -
Suspected
violations of the Academic Integrity policy should be referred by students to
the instructor. If the instructor concludes that a violation of the Academic
Integrity policy has occurred, the instructor will either (1) penalize the
student and file an incident report with the Academic Integrity Council or
(2) refer the matter directly to the Academic Integrity Council. If an
incident report is filed by the instructor, the instructor will review the
completed report with the student and will request that the student sign the
report as an indication that the student is aware of the contents of the
report |
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Accommodation
for Students with Disabilities: North Georgia College & State University
(NGCSU) is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities
and to the principle of individual rights and responsibilities. To that end,
the policies and procedures of NGCSU reasonably ensure that a person with a
disability is not, on the basis of that disability, denied full and equal
access to and the enjoyment of academic programs and co-curricular activities
or otherwise is subjected to discrimination in such programs and activities. The policies for access by individuals with
disabilities at NGCSU are designed to ensure full compliance with all
pertinent federal and state legislation, specifically to include Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) of 1990. To receive disability accommodations, the student
should contact the Coordinator of Disability Resources, Office of Academic
Support Programs, Room 122 Barnes Hall. Approval of reasonable accommodations
will be made on a case-by-case basis. |
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Additional
Content the instructor may wish to include:
Urgent notice: Under the University System of Georgia semester
policy, academic assistance students are recommended for suspension for a
period of three years if they do not complete all their academic assistance
requirements in three (3) semesters. The Division of Learning Support
Services strictly adheres to this policy. ***NOTE: I reserve the right to make changes to this
syllabus as necessary.*** |