Course: English 1A –Reading and Composition Online
Instructor: Professor Roach
Section Number: 9446
Lecture Meeting Days: ONLINE (Mon., Wed., and Fri. are recommended study days.) On-Campus Orientation: Thurs., Feb. 19, 3-4 p.m.
Due Date Times: 11:59 p.m. PST (Grace Period extends to Sunday after due date, at 11:59 p.m. PST except during final week of course.)
Instructor Information: (310) 900-1600, Ext. 2232
Instructor’s Office Location: D31-B
Office Hours: 12:30-1:00 p.m. MW; 10:15a.m.-12:15 p.m. TTh (Chat online during these times; only general questions because visible to class.)
E-Mail: ; ;
Supplemental Information: *Free Student E-mail: www.compton.edu > MyECC (upper left side) >Login or First Time User to see email messages
*Class Websites: https://etudes-ng.fhda.edu/portal (Username: First Name_Last Name Password: birth month and day) and www.Turnitin.com (Code: 2601401 Password: english1a) *Library: (310) 900-1648 (www.compton.edu/library). *Bookstore: (310) 900-1600 x2820
MISSION STATEMENT: El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of students from our diverse community.
I. REQUIRED TEXTS:
(1) Nadell, Judith, John Langan, and Eliza A Comodromos. The Longman Reader. 9th ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2009.
(2) Douglass, Frederick. Narrative. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Literature/Douglass/Autobiography/
(3) Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. (1937). New York: Harper, 2006.
(4) Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference with Writing in the Disciplines. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2007.
(5) Pocket College Dictionary with Thesaurus (highly recommended)
II. Course Description (Catalog description): This course is designed to strengthen the students’ ability to read with understanding and discernment, to discuss assigned readings intelligently, and to write clearly. Emphasis will be on writing essays in which each paragraph relates to a controlling idea, has an introduction and conclusion, and contains primary and secondary support. College-level reading material will be assigned to provide the stimulus for class discussion and writing assignments, including a required research paper.
III. Course Prerequisites: Credit in English A and credit in English 84 or English 7; or qualification by English Placement Test
IV. El Camino College Course Objectives:
Students will learn the following:
· From review of grammar and usage, students will locate and demonstrate the ability to correct the following errors in composition: sentence fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, misplaced and dangling modifiers, incorrect pronoun case, faulty pronoun references, pronoun-antecedent disagreement, subject-verb agreement, and wrong tense
· From instruction in reading of essays, students will locate and paraphrase the thesis/preposition; identify the basic types of support used to develop the thesis or preposition-- examples, facts, details, reasons, illustrations, anecdotes; indicate the shift from general to specific levels of support; distinguish statements of facts from statements of opinions; identify the method of development/strategy used-- comparison, contrast, classification, definition, cause/effect, process, persuasion; summarize the idea and content; and advocate or challenge the author’s opinions.
· From instruction in reading of short fiction and poetry, students will paraphrase the work; identify and define the central theme or metaphor; assess the aesthetic qualities of the work; compare the work with another, drawing conclusions based on appropriate criteria.
· From instruction in reading of book-length nonfiction, students will summarize the work in its separate units and as a complete entity, identify the central theme or themes, judge the value of the information, and advocate or challenge the author’s opinions.
· From instruction in reading of novels, students will summarize the plot, identify the central themes, indicate the functions of characters, plot, and setting in relation to the themes, judge the aesthetic value of 2 or 3 and of the whole work.
· From instruction in composition, students will compose theses/topic statements of a proper scope for the composition; delimit subjects by brainstorming and outlining; organize the content of a composition using spatial, climatic, and/or chronological principles; use a range of general and specific levels of support with proper transitions to signal shifts from one level to another; compose introductory and concluding paragraphs for a composition; compose a timed essay; perform research techniques (use library resources, cite and document sources) and compose a formal research paper of at least 1250 words, utilizing parenthetical documentation.
V. EL CAMINO COLLEGE ENGLISH 1A LEARNING OUTCOME:
Upon completion of the course, the student should demonstrate the following skill:
· Given an out-of-class writing task in which students find multiple sources related to a particular topic, students will write a research paper that shows the ability to support a single thesis using analysis, to synthesize and integrate materials effectively from a variety of sources, and to cite sources in MLA format (including a works-cited page). The report is organized, technically correct in paragraph composition, sentence structure, grammar, spelling and word use, and demonstrates a thoughtful treatment of the topic.
VI. Assessment:
The following activities will be used to assess specific competencies:
A. Summary and response reading journal
B. Individual papers
C. Research paper
D. Portfolio
VII. Evaluation Criteria: 90-100%=A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D; etc.
Paper #1Exploratory Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #2
Midterm and Literary Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #3
Expository Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #4
Research Paper / 200 Points (20%)
Final Exam with Portfolio revisions / 200 Points (20%)
Reading Journals & Assignments
Summaries of assigned reading selections / 140 Points (14%)
Online Reactions
Discussion postings on assigned reading selections / 60 Points (6%)
Reviews
Questions to answer about essays and reading selections / 100 Points (10%)
Total / 1000 points
Grading Distribution:
A / 900 -1000 pointsB / 800-899 points
C / 700-799 points
D / 600-699 points
F / 0-599 points
VIII. Attendance Requirements:
A. Tardy Policy—Three tardies due to emergency is equivalent to one absence.
B. Absence Policy—You may be dropped for missing 10% of course. All assignments and RESEARCH PAPER are necessary to pass the course.
IX. Statement of Student Conduct (ALL COLLEGE POLICIES APPLY):
A. Instructor expectation of student conduct: Students should participate in all class sessions by taking notes, actively engaging in group sessions, and completing writing assignments. Textbooks and references should be consulted, including on the midterm and final exam.
B. Late/Missed assignment policy: Late assignments receive one quarter credit.
C. Academic conduct, cheating, plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating results in failing the assignment and possible expulsion for repeated offenses with due process (Catalog, p. 26). All College policies apply (See Catalog).
D. Lab Policies: Expected cooperative compliance with Writing Lab and Writing Center policies where tutoring and computer privileges are provided
X. Special Accommodations: If you have a recognized disability, you need to contact me and disabled services (F10) within the first week of class so that reasonable accommodations can be made.
XI. Disclaimer Statement: Students will be notified ahead of time when and if any changes are made to course requirements or policies
XII. Semester schedule of topics and assignments ANALYZING AMERICAN CULTURE:
Note on assignments: Assignments should be completed in Standard English at or attached to “Tasks, Tests, and Surveys.”
Note: The abbreviation LR stands for The Longman Reader and “ec” stands for “extra credit.”
Wk / Date / Topic / Objective/Outcome / Preparation / Assignment/Assessment / Pts1 / 2/18 / Welcome /
Intro to Composition / *Be able to identify and form effective and valid arguments through the reading and writing process / *Online mini-lectures (1.3 and 1.4)
*Read Chapt. 1 in LR / *Post Self Introduction
*Diagnostic essay (Due 2/20) / 5
2/20 / Read Chapt. 2 in LR / *Review of key terms assignment / 25
2 / 2/23 / Workshop on sentences / *Be able to write with sentence variation / *Study handout
2/25 / Lifelong learning through narration / *How to analyze narrative essays / *Online mini-lecture / * Quick Think Due / 2
2/27 / / *Read Lorde, Orwell, and Hughes in LR / *Summaries
*Post online reactions
*Review of key terms / 10
5
15
3 / 3/2 / *How to write exploratory narrative essays for college and beyond / Outline Due
(or point deduction) / 5
3/4 / *How to write an appropriate title
*How to effectively introduce and conclude a college essay
*How to write a carefully considered, specific thesis statement / *Read Hacker,
pp. 14-18 / *Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs Due
(or point deduction) / 5
3/6 / Lifelong learning through description / *How to analyze descriptive essays / *Online mini-lecture
*Read Chapters 3 and 4 in LR, (72-85, 123-35) / Quick Think Due / 2
4 / 3/9 / / / *Read Parks, Helvarg, Kamiya, and Ortiz-Cofer in LR
/ *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online
*Review of key terms assignment / 10
5
10
3/11 / *How to write exploratory descriptive essays for college and beyond / Outline Due
(point deduction if missed) / 5
3/13 / *Using punctuation effectively / *Online mini-lecture
*Skim Hacker, pp. 259-293 / Draft Due / 5
5 / 3/16 / *MLA format / *How to format college papers / See Handout / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft
3/18 / *How to write a college-level exploratory essay / Typed Paper Due
(Submit to Turnitin.com) / 100
3/20 / Lifelong learning through classification / *How to use critical thinking to classify / *Online mini-lecture
* Read Ch 6 in LR (pp.228-43) / Quick Think Due / 2
6 / 3/23 / *Read Douglass’
Narrative, Ch. 1-7 (Link in Textbooks above) / *Review of key terms / 10
3/25 / *Outline Due (or point deduction) / 5
3/27 / Lifelong learning through process analysis / / *Online mini-lecture / Quick Think Due / 2
7 / 3/30 / *Read Douglass, Chapters 8-Appen. / *Summary Due
*Post online reactions / 10
5
4/1 / *Read Ch 7 in LR (pp.282-297) / Outline Due
(or point deduction) / 10
5
4/3 / Lifelong learning through comparison / *How to analyze literature (poetry, short stories, and novels) / *Online mini-lecture-- poetry and short story
*Read Hughes’ poem and short story online / *Key Term Review
*Summaries Due
*Post reactions online / 10
10
5
8 / 4/6 / / * Read Chapters 1-6 of Their Eyes Were Watching God / *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online / 10
5
4/8 / *How to use critical thinking to identify comparisons and contrasts / *Online mini-lecture
* Read Chapter 8 in LR (pp. 337-351) / *Review of key terms / 10
4/10 / *How to write a literary analysis paper / Timed essay –MIDTERM / 50
SPRING BREAK
9 / 4/20 / *Read Chapters 7-13 of Their Eyes / *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online / 10
5
4/22 / *Outline Due (or point deduction) / 5
4/24 / Lifelong learning through cause and effect / *Use critical thinking to identify causes and effects / *Online mini-lecture
*Read Chapter 9 in LR (pp. 383-398) / *Quick Think Due / 2
10 / 4/27 / *Read Chapters 14-20 of Their Eyes Were Watching God / *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online
*Review of key terms / 10
5
10
4/29 / Outline Due and Draft Due / 5
5/1 / *How to write a literary analysis paper / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft / Typed Paper Due
(Submit to Turnitin.com) / 50
11 / 5/4 / Lifelong learning through illustration / *How to analyze exemplification essays for adequate and appropriate examples / *Online mini-lecture
*Read Chapter 5 in LR (pp. 173-187) / * Quick Think Due / 2
5/6 / / / * Read Sykes, Savan, Hymowitz, and Johnson in LR / *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online
*Post image with source / 10
5
5
5/8 / Style workshop / *How to adjust writing style / *Online mini-lecture
*Read Hacker, pp. 123-160 / *Quick Think Due
*Outline Due (or point deduction) / 2
5
12 / 5/11 / Draft Due / 5
5/13 / APA format / *How to format papers for science classes / Review of key terms
*Peer review / 10
5ec
5/15 / *How to write and format a paper for science classes / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft / Typed Paper Due
(Submit to Turnitin.com) / 100
13 / 5/18 / Lifelong learning through definition / *How to analyze definitions / *Online mini-lecture
*Read Chapter 10 in LR (pp. 430-442) / *Quick Think Due / 2
5/20 / / *Read Cole and Raspberry in LR / *Summaries Due
*Post reactions online / 10
5
5/22 / *How to write definitions / Outline Due (or point deduction) / 5
14 / 5/25 / Discuss Argumentation / *How to analyze and form modern and contemporary arguments / *Review Good and Bad Arguments mini-lectures
*Read Chapter 11 in LR (pp. 472-506)
* Read four King essays, (2 in LR and 2 online) / *Summaries due
*Post reactions online / 10
5
5/27 / Lifelong learning through research / *How to find, evaluate, and paraphrase sources / Online research writing mini-lecture / *Virtual Library Research Orientation
5/29 / Working Bibliography Due / 5
15 / 6/1 / *How to narrow a topic and form a claim or argument / Prepare debate with classmate (sources) / “Notecards” Due / 5
6/3 / Complete typed outline / *Debate assignment Due / 100
6/5 / Discuss combining patterns / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft of research paper / *Peer evaluation
*Revise draft / 5ec
16 / 6/8 / *How to write a research paper / Review notes and papers / *RESEARCH PAPER DUE
(Submit to Turnitin.com) / 100
6/10 / Review / Review notes / *Annotated Portfolio revisions
6/12 / *Final Exam (Timed essay)
*Portfolio Due / 200
Final Research Paper: The portfolio of revised and edited thematic papers analyzing American culture and showing writing across the disciplines will be concluded by a capstone research paper on an assigned topic. It is your task to (1) narrow the topic, (2) gather information in a working bibliography, (3) prepare a minimum of three summary, paraphrase, and quotation notecards, (4) form a carefully considered, specific thesis statement and tentative outline, (5) write first draft, (6) revise and edit draft, and (7) produce final draft of 5-8 pages typed double-spaced in MLA format.