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VALENCIA COLLEGE
ENC 1102: Freshman Composition 2
SPRING 2018
CRN: 20450, 20456, 20457, 20474, 21408
Professor: Dr. J. Brand
E-mail: Blackboardemail only (sign on to Blackboard)
Office:Building 5, Room 238 Office Phone Number: 407. 582.5009
Office Hours:MW: 10-11am (Office) and 4-5 (Blackboard), TH:2:30-3:30 (Office and Blackboard), F: 10-1pm (Blackboard)
Classroom:7-207
Prerequisite
Students must have passed ENC 1101 with a “C” or better to be eligible to take ENC 1102.
Course Description
The second of two required English courses at Valencia College, ENC 1102 builds upon and refines the skills acquired in ENC 1101. Those skills would be logical thinking, thoughtful reading and effective writing. Students will also learn to analyze works of literature and develop writing skills learned in Composition One. Composition 2 is a literature-based course. Students will focus primarily on contemporary writings. Students will be expected to read and come to class prepared to discuss what was read.
The course reading materials are divided into two sections.
The first section is a Drama section. We will begin the semester with reading, analyzing and discussing a number of plays. You will also work on a play project which will be due at the end of the semester.
The second section focuses on reading assignments that have been labeled as Multicultural Literature. This is literature that represents varying ethnic groups, women, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, the vulnerable, and the marginalized people of our society. Topics such as racism, stereotyping, prejudice, diversity and other multicultural issues will be discussed in class.
Core Competencies
Think, Communicate, Value and Act are Valencia’s core competencies. See the college catalog for a more detailed explanation of the competencies.
Required Texts and Readings
Kirszner and Mandell. Portable Literature. 9th edition
(All reading assignments assigned for HW will come from this textbook. If the reading assignment is not in the textbook and you have assigned to read it, it will be posted on Blackboard.)
Bullock and Weinberg. The Little Seagull Handbook (for MLA purposes) (Optional)
(This is the grammar and writing handbook that was used in Comp I. It is not mandatory for this class but it will be incredibly helpful when reviewing how to write your research papers and MLA.
Online reading resources (provided by professor on Blackboard)
A college level dictionary
Course Requirements and Grades
Composition Two is a three-credit, Gordon rule class. Among other things, the Gordon Rule requires students to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Also, a minimum grade of C is required in the course. In this class, you must write 2 documented papers, take all exams and quizzes.
Grade Composition:
Documented Essay One100pts
Documented Essay Two100pts
Exam One100pts
Exam Two100pts
Quizzes (10quizzes at 5pts each) 50pts
Play Project100pts.
Total points for class=550pts.
Final grade= total points earned/550
Final grade
A 90-100
B80-89
C70-79
D60-69
FBelow 60
You must get at least a C in this course to pass.
If an assignment is not handed in on its due date or not completed, it will receive 0 points.
Documented Papers
You will be assigned 2 documented essays. This paper will be focused on the material you have been assigned to read for class. You will be given the topics. You will be asked to write on some aspect of the piece of literature that is being discussed in class. Your paper will require research. It will account for a major portion of your grade. You are expected to follow the proper guidelines (MLA format) and use audience appropriate language. A rubric will be given to further explain how your paper will be graded.
Exams
There will be two exams during the course of the semester. Information about the exams will be provided. For these exams, you will be allowed to use your text and notes.
Quizzes
After every reading assignment, there will a short quiz in the beginning of class. Questions will focus on your reading assignments.
Group Project
During the course of the semester, you will work in a group of 4-6 students to write an original play. You will begin the project in the beginning of the semester and present your play at the end of the semester. In addition to the written portion of your project, you will present your play to your classmates. More information will be given about this during the course of the semester.
Attendance/ Lateness
You are expected to be in class. After two absences, you will be given an “excessive absence” notification. This notification will be via email. Refusal to address this notification can result in your withdrawal from the course (see withdrawal policy section). You should give the instructor either a verbal or written notification of your absences. After three absences you willbe withdrawn from class.
If you will be late for class or if you have to leave class early, send a notification to the professor.
Being late to class and leaving early is disruptive. Every effort should be made to arrive on time to class and leave only when the instructor has dismissed class.
Participation
Your participation in this course is based on two things. First, you need to attend. Second, because this is a literature-based class, you are expected to come to class ready to discuss whatever you have read. As you are reading, make notes and try to prepare thoughtful commentaries that you can share with your classmates and instructor.
Deadlines
All assignments are due on the specified date and time; they will be submitted on Blackboard on the Assignment submission page. Assignments that are printed and brought to class, sent via Blackboard email or Atlas email will not be accepted. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Withdrawal Policy
A student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadlinewill receive a grade of “W.” A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up to the beginning of the final exam period, for violation of the faculty member's attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus. A student is not permitted to withdraw from this class after the withdrawal deadline; if you remain in the class after the withdrawal deadline, you can only receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be assigned under extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the semester. If you receive an I, the work missed must be made up during the following semester, at which time you will get an A, B,C,D or F. Failure to make up the work during the following semester will result in you getting a grade of F in the course. Any student who withdraws from this class during a third or subsequent attempt in this course will be assigned a grade of F.
The withdrawal deadline forSPRING FULL TERM 2018FOR A W GRADE IS MARCH 30t. Please see your course outline for other important dates.
Missed Exam
If you miss an end of unit exam, you will have a maximum of five days to make-up that exam. After five days, the exam cannot be made up. You will need to discuss with your professor an appropriate time and date for the make-up. The exam can be sent to the testing center.
Blackboard
Even though this is a face-to-face class, Blackboard will be used. Our class is considered web enhanced. Important materials for the course will be posted on Blackboard. They are rarely given out in class. You are encouraged to use your Blackboard email to contact your professor. Directions on how to use Blackboard is at the end of this syllabus. These directions will also be discussed in class.
Communication with your Professor
Our class email on Blackboard is best. If there is a need to see your professor on a one to one basis, (this is encouraged) visit during office hours or make an appointment. Proper communication between the professor and the student makes for an easier class.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. It can result in a failing grade for the assignment and an F in the course. All work submitted must be totally original or properly credited. Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s words, ideas, pictures, design, and/or intellectual property without the correct documentation or punctuation.
Format for Writing Assignments and Computer Requirements (a rubric with further details for all writing assignments will be provided)
All response papers written out of class must follow the MLA format.
-always double-space
-use a 12 point font, Times New Roman
-allow for a one inch margin on all four sides
-number each page at the upper right hand corner with your last name
-in the upper left hand corner of your paper include the following items:
Your name
ENC 1102
Professor Brand
Date (use the date the assignment is due)
-always use a title, which must be centered at the top of your essay
Classroom Behavior
-An effort should be made to arrive on time to class and leave when class is
dismissed by the instructor.
-All cell phones should be turned off during class. They should not be set to the vibrate or silent mode. There is no texting. Unless told otherwise, there will be no laptops used in the classroom.
-Sleeping will not be tolerated.
-An effort should be made to participate in class discussions
-There should be no private conversations between students. Respect should be
given to whoever is speaking.
-Many different opinions will be expressed in class. Those opinions need to be
respected.
Course Outline and Schedule
For reading/writing assignments and due dates, refer to the class outline and schedule on Blackboard. Unforeseen circumstances may require changes in the schedule.
Each student should regularly check his or her Blackboard email. This is a means of communicating important and time-sensitive information.
Additional Student Information
Health Assistance:
Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.
Security:
We want to reassure you that our security officers are here around the clock to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. It’s important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening hours. Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus. White security phones can also be found in many of our buildings; simply pick up the phone and security will answer.
Finally, report any suspicious persons to West Campus Security at 407-582-1000, 407-582-1030 (after-hours number) or by using the yellow emergency call boxes located on light poles in the parking lots and along walkways.
Student with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class; accommodations will not be applied retroactively. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.West Campus SSB, Rm. 102 Phone: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326
Writing Center
The West Campus Writing Center is an appointment-based resource located in building 5, room 155 (Phone: 407-582-5454). At the Writing Center, consultants help students at any point of the writing/learning process. The qualified staff will go over English language assignments with students from all disciplines and courses, college wide, helping with grammar assignments; pronunciation; understanding main ideas and other reading skills; organizing and developing a speech; constructing paragraphs, essays, or research papers; and scholarship essays, letters, and resumes. The Writing Center consultant will not edit or proofread the paper. The student should make attempts at revising and editing on his or her own before coming to the Writing Center. The fall semester hours are:
Monday through Thursday, 8am-8pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm.
For more information, please visit
This syllabus is subject to change at the professor’s discretion.
Information on Using Blackboard
How do I access our course online?
- Go to valenciacollege.edu
- On top right, go to Quick Links. On the drop down menu, go to BLACKBOARD LEARN.
- Log in. Your user ID and password is the same as your Atlas account user ID and password.
- After you login, you should see all the classes you are currently taking at Valencia even if they are not online or hybrid. Click on our class.
How do I use Blackboard?
- One you have logged into our course, you will see our main page. This main page will always be our Announcement page.
- On the left you will see various headings: Announcements and Syllabus and Course Schedule, Course Materials with Content, Office Hours and Class Email, and Resources and Help links.
Announcements: This is where I will post important announcements pertaining to our class. It will be the first thing you will see when you open our course. Please make sure you read any announcements carefully.
Syllabus and Course Outline: Here you will find the course syllabus, course outline and any other information pertinent to our class.
Content: This is where I will post most of the things pertaining to our class. If you click on content, you will see various folders. Those folders will have more information as the class and the semester progresses.
Class Email: This is our class email-your Blackboard email. This email is only for our class and it will be the only way I will communicate with you. I do not use Atlas (if I use Atlas, it means our Blackboard email is not working.)
On your Blackboard email, you can send an email to me and everyone else in the class.
My Grades:This is where you can view your grade for the class.
Students Resources and Help links: If you have questions on how to use any of the features on Blackboard, go to these links.
How do I use Blackboard email?
- On the left menu click on Class Email.
- Click Create Message
- Click on TO. You will see everyone’s name in our class, including mine.
- Choose who you want to send your email to. Click the forward arrow (>) and that person’s name will appear in the recipient’s box.
- Fill in the subject box.
- Write your email and click Submit on the bottom right of the page.
- If you would like to attach a document, please do so before you click Submit.
How do I get my assignments?
- Go to Content in course menu.
- Choose the assignment you need.
How do I submit my assignments?
- After you have read and completed your assignment, save it as a word document.
- Go to Content in Course Menu.
- Choose the assignment.
- At the bottom, attach your assignment as a word document and then hit Submit.
- DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN THE BOX PROVIDED. IF YOU DO THAT, I WILL NOT ACCEPT IT. EVERYTING MUST COME TO ME IN A PROEPRLY FORMATTED(MLA format) WORD DOCUMENT
All assignments must be saved as a word document.
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