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1101 Syllabus
Fall Semester
2011
Dr.
Jamison
Gamble 202C
Office: 344-3097
E-mail: Carol.Jamison@armstrong.edu
Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday, 2-3; Tuesday and Thursday 12:45-1:30; and by appointment
Texts:
The
Norton Reader, 12th edition
Little Penguin Handbook
a good collegiate dictionary
Materials:
In-class
assignments must be neatly hand-written in ink and double-spaced on loose-leaf
paper. All major out-of-class essays must be typed on computer. You will
need access to an on-line computer, as well (available on campus to AASU
students). Books are mandatory!! You must bring both texts to class
every day or you may receive a grade penalty.
Objectives:
The skills
developed in English 1101 are necessary for academic success: the course
is designed to sharpen the student’s ability to read and write at
the college level. The class will focus upon all stages of the writing
process: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. The emphasis will
be upon all elements of writing which are necessary for rhetorically effective,
mechanically sound essays. Students will practice writing clear, emphatic
sentences, well-developed paragraphs, and logically organized essays employing
a variety of techniques (exposition, argument, narration). Thus,
critical thinking is an important aspect of this course. Students will
learn to develop an effective voice, write for a variety of audiences,
and build a mature vocabulary. Students will analyze and react to the
writings of professional authors in class discussions and presentations.
Students will also learn to use the college library. The course includes
an introduction to research skills. In addition, this course is supplemented
by a web site, the use of which is mandatory.
Attendance
and participation:
To succeed
in this class, daily participation is essential. Students who miss more
than five classes may lose one letter grade for each additional absence. This
includes both excused and unexcused absences. If you are consistently
late, you will be counted absent (i.e., three tardies will be equivalent
to an absence). Excessive absences can lead to failure in the course.
Even if you must be absent, you will be responsible for turning in assignments.
I will not "re-teach" materials to students who miss class.
No makeup quizzes will be given, although I will drop the lowest quiz
grade at the end of the semester.
Web Requirements:
This course is supplemented
by a web site. Your use of this web site is mandatory, and you will be
expected to visit the site frequently. A brief overview follows:
The
News page will update you about new information,
contain announcements, and guide you to specific pages. The direct address
to this page follows: http://www.llp.armstrong.edu/5800/news.html. I update
this page several times each week, and I expect that you will check it
several times each week. This page contains crucial information about
assignments, and you are responsible for having that information at class
time. I may also refer you to other web pages linked to the News page,
such as the Exercise and Notes page.
Plagiarism:
Violations of
the Honor Code will be handled according to the procedures in the Armstrong
Atlantic State University Handbook. All out-of-class essays must be submitted
to SourceCheck. Instructions will be provided. Students will not receive
a grade on an out-of-class essay until it has been submitted.
Completion of
Work
All assignments
must be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. Absolutely
no late work will be accepted. Failure to attempt an assigned essay will
result in an "F" in the course. Quizzes are typically
given at the beginning of class. Students who arrive late will not
be allowed extra time to complete the quizzes. No make-up quizzes
are given. Revision is extremely important. All essay grades
include drafts; research grade includes drafts and other activities.
Students who do not participate in all stages of the writing process will
receive major grade penalties. The passing research paper must include
xerox copies of all major sources and must adhere to MLA guidelines.
Disability Statement:
Under the Americans
with Disabilities Act, AASU provides appropriate, reasonable accommodations
to students with documented disabilities. Documentation and services are
available at the Office of Disability Services located in Student Affairs
in MCC.
Conduct:
Cell phones are not
to be used in class! They must be out of sight and turned off or on silent
mode. For urgent situations, I may occassionally allow a student to leave
phone on vibrate mode. Text messaging is strictly prohibited in this class!!
Those who violate this policy will be counted absent for the day and may
be asked to leave class. Persistent violators (more than twice) will receive
a severe grade penalty and may be referred to Student Affairs. Disruptive
behavior will not be tolerated. All students must be respectful
of their peers and the professor by refraining from individual conversations
during class time.
Evaluation:
The student’s
final grade is determined by a variety of factors. In addition to essays,
students will be graded on oral participation, library research skills,
and essay writing. I typically do not give extra credit. The breakdown
of class activities is determined below:
ESSAYS:
Three major
essays. Out-of-class essays must be submitted to Ephorus.com (Source Check).
Failure to attempt any of these essays will result in a failing grade
for the semester. Failure to work on drafts or show drafts at appointed
times may result in a failing grade for the essay. The third essay is
a research essay. The final grade on the research essay includes research
and library activities culminating in the final draft.
Essay One: 20%
Essay Two: 20%
Essay Three: 25% (research)
Quizzes: 20%
Quizzes
will be given throughout the semester, often without notice. Make-up quizzes
are not permitted. I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of the
semester.
Minor Writing
Assignments, and Participation: 15%
Students
are required to write a Regents practice essay and will also have a number
of minor writing and other assignments. Unless directed otherwise, these
minor assignments will be turned in to me in a folder (portfolio) near
the end of the semester. It is the student's responsibility to keep up
with portfolio assignments, although I will keep a running list on the
Exercise page of the website.This
portfolio grade will include class participation (attendance, promptness,
contributions to class discussions, mature behavior in class, etc.). I
will deduct points in this category for students who violate class policies
or come to class unprepared.
**NOTE
Students must earn a "C" or better in English 1101 to qualify
for admission to English 1102. Students who do not earn at least
a "C" will have to re-take English 1101.
Tentative
Daily Schedule
(You should
have completed readings by the date on this schedule.These readings are
from The Norton Reader. You should also bring The Blair Handbook
to class daily.)
(Note that
this page will be updated frequently. It is your responsibility to check
the website for changes. I will generally make an announcement on the
News page when I have changed the schedule.)
August 16, 18
T: Introductions
Th : REGENTS PRACTICE
Aug. 23, 25
T: pre-writing/ parts of speech/forming a thesis
Th: Introductions and Conclusions/ "His 'Er" 549 and
"Notes on Punctuation" 553
Aug. 30, Sept. 1
T: Introductions and Conclusions
Th:"Once More to the Lake" 93/ comma rules
Sept. 6, 8
T: "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self" 69/ comma rules,
cont.
Th: "Under the Influence" 140/ comma rules, cont.
Sept. 13, 15
T: Draft in class
Th: Definition: "On Being a Cripple" 59/ "Being a Man"
223/ ESSAY I DUE/ fragments
Sept. 20, 22
T: Comparison: "Examsmanship and the Liberal Arts" 500/ "Kill
'em, Crush 'em" 354
Th: in class revision
Sept. 27, 29
T: Classification: "Going to the Movies" 1105/ "On Dumpster
Diving" 20/ "Thinking as a Hobby" 494/ comma splice
Th: Cause/Effect: "Why the Reckless Survive" 991/ "Who
Shot Johnny" 399/ comma splice cont.
Oct. 4, 6
T draft in class
Th: Essay II Due/ comma splice cont.
Oct. 11, 13
T: HOLIDAY
Th: revise in class
Oct. 18, 20
T: logic (intro and terms)
Th: logic (ad exercise)
Oct. 25, 27
T: Argument: "Clan of the One-Breasted Women" 666/ dangling
modifers
Th: "Binge Drinking" 425/ "Battle of the Binge" 422/
"Too Many Colleges are in Denial" 417how to quote
Nov. 1, 3
T: "A Modest Proposal" 858
Th: "A Modest Proposal" continued
Nov. 8, 10
T: research skills/ topic proposals due
Th: how to quote/paraphrase/summarize
Nov. 15, 17
T: library orientation
Th:MLA practice
Nov. 22, 24
T: in-class draft
Th: HOLIDAY
Nov. 29, Dec. 1
T: In-class draft
Th: ESSAY IIII DUE
Dr.
Carol Jamison
Gamble Hall 202C
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912.344-3097
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