CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ENGL 1020 COMPOSITION II
Spring 2009
Jayne Hasting
Office: H-113D
Email: jhasting@clevelandstatecc.edu
Office Phone: 473-2305
Office Hours: MWF: 12:00-2:00; TR: 12:30-1:15
Website: http://collegewritingcscc.blogspot.com/ (Location of syllabi and handouts) Copies of the course syllabus and handouts can be made using college printers only if you do not own a home computer/printer.
Required:
The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature 8th ed.
Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook. 16th ed.
Recommended: College dictionary
This is a writing course in which the basic principles of good rhetoric will be studied within the context of the critical essay dealing with drama, fiction, and/or poetry (at least two genres must be covered). Minimal departmental requirements are outlined below:
The unit and nature of the writing is the critical essay with an introductory paragraph, at least three middle paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph, including the research paper with a minimum of four secondary sources in addition to the primary source; the research paper is to be a minimum length of 1,500 words.
The amount of writing is to be at least three thousand words with a minimum of five essays, including the research paper. Two essays must be written in class. The research paper must be of passing quality in order for the student to receive a passing grade in the course.
The student will be expected to write essays relatively free of serious errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
ASSESMENTS:
A. In English 1020, at least two of the three genres of fiction, poetry, and drama must be covered.
B. The documented library research paper is to be a critical/analytical essay dealing with a specific work or works of literature. It is to focus on the elements of literature that are presented in class (i.e. character, theme, irony, symbolism, figurative language, etc.).
C. The four major essays and the research paper must be returned to the instructor on the last day of the course.
D. It is essential that an instructor not give credit for English 1020 to any student who cannot write acceptably on a college level.
E. No children are to be permitted in the classroom or left unattended in the buildings or on the grounds.
Essays will be evaluated in terms of rhetoric and mechanics.
The rhetoric grade is the instructor’s judgment of the structure of the essay, development, unity, coherence, sentence structure, diction, effectiveness, etc.
The mechanics grade is determined by the evaluation of the student’s ability to effectively use mechanical elements (i.e. punctuation, verb / noun / pronouns usage, etc.). Below is a list of possible errors along with the grade weight of these errors.
10 Point errors 10 Point errors
- Sentence Fragment - Comma Splice
- Fused Sentence - Incorrect Pronoun Reference / Agreement
- Subject/ Verb Disagreement - Incorrect Case
- Incorrect Verb Form / Tense / Principal Parts - Incorrect Verb Form
2 Point errors (includes apostrophe)
- Misspellings
- Inappropriate Diction (e.g. wrong word)
- Omitted Words
- Other Mechanical Errors (e.g. modifiers)
Quizzes
Quizzes are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up.
Homework
Missed work cannot be made up for any reason.
Late Work
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Any assignment not turned in at that time will be considered late and will receive an automatic 10 point grade reduction.
Essays not formatted correctly will be immediately returned to the student for correction and will be considered late.
Please get any missed assignments from a classmate. This is not a web course, so do not call or email me for missed assignments.
Make-ups for In-Class essays: There will be no make-ups for in-class essays without a documented excuse (doctor's notice). In addition, it is the student's responsibility to arrange with the instructor for make-up work
Conferences: Out of class essays will be preceded by a conference. Conference attendance is required. Missing a conference will result in a 10-point deduction in your essay grade.
Grading Scale
Quizzes & Homework: =20%
Final Exam (cumulative) =10%
4 Essays (750 words each.) = 40%
Research paper (1500 words) = 30%
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 59-0
Extra Credit: Attendance at all meetings of PAGES book club is worth 5 points on your final grade.
Attendence Policy:
More than 4 absences (excused or unexcused) will result in a 5 point reduction in your final grade. Regardless of whether or not students attend a given class meeting, they are entirely responsible for what takes place in class. (E.g. notes, assignments, in-class work, work due, etc.)
CLASS PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Vigorous participation in class discussions and the ability to answer questions correctly are requirements of this course. This means that you must have read the assigned literature before coming to class so that you can participate intelligently in the discussion. It is essential that you make me aware that you are in class and are engaged with the literature being studied.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
Any of the five major essays found to be partially or wholly plagiarized will result in an F for that essay and an F in the course.
CLASS DISRUPTIONS:
I HAVE A VERY LOW TOLERANCE FOR CELL PHONES. TURN THEM OFF BEFORE WALKING INTO THE CLASSROOM. ANY STUDENT USING A CELL PHONE DURING AN IN-CLASS ESSAY OR QUIZ WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE CHEATING AND RECEIVE AN F FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT. All other electronic devices (including laptops) are prohibited.
Disability statement:
If because of a documented disability you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to complete assigned work (such as note taking, readers, testing, etc.) it is your responsibility to contact the Student Development Office located in U118 either by phone or in person. This should be done as early as possible in the term.
Friday, January 2, 2009
English Composition I Syllabus ENGL 1010
CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPRING SEMESTER 2009
ENGLISH 1010
Jayne Hasting
Humanities 113D
Email: jhasting@clevelandstatecc.edu
Phone: 473-2305
Website: http://collegewritingcscc.blogspot.com/ (Location of syllabi and handouts) Only those students without a home computer/printer are permitted to use college facilities to make copies.
Office Hours: MWF: 12:oo-2:00; TR 12:30-12:45
Please speak to me after class if you need to meet at another time.
Required:
Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook 16th ed (available for use in the library only; student ID req.) 9-781413-020625
The Longman Reader 8th ed.(available for use in the library only; student ID req.) 0-321-48173-9
A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett by Himself (available for two day checkout; student id req.) 0-8032-6325-2
Recommended:
college dictionary
*English 1010 introduces students to the college essay, using six major rhetorical strategies, and focusing on argumentation, research, and critical reading skills.
*Students will understand the essay components, the thesis statement, and its development in an academic essay, how to revise and edit their own writing, how to argue a stance and avoid fallacies in logic, have a clear grasp of research and documentation methods, and be able to demonstrate the ability to think, read, and write critically.
Grades:
Students will write six essays totaling 3000 words. Three must be written in class and three out-of-class.
In order to pass the course, the three in-class essays must receive at a minimum a C average.
All six essays must be typed, using MLA style. Other assessments include class participation, group assignments, and quizzes which are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up, and a journal. The journal will be collected at the end of the course; conferences will occur prior to the due date of each out-of-class essay. Attendance is mandatory. Missing your conference will result in a 10-point deduction in your final grade for that essay; essays turned in with formatting problems will be immediately returned to the student with a deduction of 10 points for being late.
A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 59-
Essays 1-5 50%
Essay 6 15%
Homework, Classwork, Quizzes 20%
Journal 5%
Final Exam 10%
Extra Credit: Students who participate in all three PAGES group meetings will have 5 points added to their final grade.
Determination of Essay Grades:
*Rhetoric grade determined by the quality of the student’s essay content;
*Mechanics grade determined by the total points deducted from 100:
Fragments, fused sentences, and verb agreement errors – 5 points
Comma splices, verb forms, and pronoun reference errors – 5 points
Punctuation, spelling, omissions, diction, awkward phrasing, and others – 2 points
Attendance, Participation, Make-up Policy:
*Vigorous participation in class discussions is expected. This means you must read the assigned text before coming to class.
*Students who miss more than six class sessions for any reason will have 5 points deducted from their final grade. An excused absence requires a note; however, you will not be allowed to make up any of your missed assignments except for the six major essays. In order to make up one of the six major essays, you must have proof of an excused absence (death of an immediate family member, you are hospitalized).
Late essays will receive an automatic deduction of 10-points per day. Late work will not be accepted. Late means anytime after the beginning of class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with journal entries, readings, and due dates of essays whenever an absence occurs. Please do not call or email asking if we did something the day you were not in class.
Under no circumstances will any work be accepted after Friday, May 1, 2009.
Student Support:
*The Language Arts Learning Center, aka, the writing lab, located in H-225 is a wonderful resource if you are experiencing difficulty with this course. Mrs. Eble, the LALC Specialist, can provide you with computer exercises, as well as individual tutoring.
*Smarthinking.com is another resource which is available to you free online. Live tutoring sessions are available. Finished essays can be submitted for comments. The turn-around time for essays is 24 hours.
Academic Integrity:
Civility and respect for others is a requirement for continued enrollment in this course. Any student found to have wholly or partially plagiarized an essay will receive an F for the essay and the course.
Disability:
If, because of a documented disability students require assistance or reasonable accommodations to complete assigned course work (such as modifications in testing, readers, special equipment) they must register with Disability Support Services and notify the instructor within the first Two weeks of the semester. Disability Support is located in the Office of Student Development and Testing 478-6217.
Electronic Devices:
I have a very low tolerance for cell phones. Turn them off before walking into the classroom. Any student using a cell phone during an in-class essay or quiz will be assumed to be cheating and receive an F for that assignment. All electronic devices, including laptops, are also prohibited.
SPRING SEMESTER 2009
ENGLISH 1010
Jayne Hasting
Humanities 113D
Email: jhasting@clevelandstatecc.edu
Phone: 473-2305
Website: http://collegewritingcscc.blogspot.com/ (Location of syllabi and handouts) Only those students without a home computer/printer are permitted to use college facilities to make copies.
Office Hours: MWF: 12:oo-2:00; TR 12:30-12:45
Please speak to me after class if you need to meet at another time.
Required:
Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook 16th ed (available for use in the library only; student ID req.) 9-781413-020625
The Longman Reader 8th ed.(available for use in the library only; student ID req.) 0-321-48173-9
A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett by Himself (available for two day checkout; student id req.) 0-8032-6325-2
Recommended:
college dictionary
*English 1010 introduces students to the college essay, using six major rhetorical strategies, and focusing on argumentation, research, and critical reading skills.
*Students will understand the essay components, the thesis statement, and its development in an academic essay, how to revise and edit their own writing, how to argue a stance and avoid fallacies in logic, have a clear grasp of research and documentation methods, and be able to demonstrate the ability to think, read, and write critically.
Grades:
Students will write six essays totaling 3000 words. Three must be written in class and three out-of-class.
In order to pass the course, the three in-class essays must receive at a minimum a C average.
All six essays must be typed, using MLA style. Other assessments include class participation, group assignments, and quizzes which are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up, and a journal. The journal will be collected at the end of the course; conferences will occur prior to the due date of each out-of-class essay. Attendance is mandatory. Missing your conference will result in a 10-point deduction in your final grade for that essay; essays turned in with formatting problems will be immediately returned to the student with a deduction of 10 points for being late.
A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 59-
Essays 1-5 50%
Essay 6 15%
Homework, Classwork, Quizzes 20%
Journal 5%
Final Exam 10%
Extra Credit: Students who participate in all three PAGES group meetings will have 5 points added to their final grade.
Determination of Essay Grades:
*Rhetoric grade determined by the quality of the student’s essay content;
*Mechanics grade determined by the total points deducted from 100:
Fragments, fused sentences, and verb agreement errors – 5 points
Comma splices, verb forms, and pronoun reference errors – 5 points
Punctuation, spelling, omissions, diction, awkward phrasing, and others – 2 points
Attendance, Participation, Make-up Policy:
*Vigorous participation in class discussions is expected. This means you must read the assigned text before coming to class.
*Students who miss more than six class sessions for any reason will have 5 points deducted from their final grade. An excused absence requires a note; however, you will not be allowed to make up any of your missed assignments except for the six major essays. In order to make up one of the six major essays, you must have proof of an excused absence (death of an immediate family member, you are hospitalized).
Late essays will receive an automatic deduction of 10-points per day. Late work will not be accepted. Late means anytime after the beginning of class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with journal entries, readings, and due dates of essays whenever an absence occurs. Please do not call or email asking if we did something the day you were not in class.
Under no circumstances will any work be accepted after Friday, May 1, 2009.
Student Support:
*The Language Arts Learning Center, aka, the writing lab, located in H-225 is a wonderful resource if you are experiencing difficulty with this course. Mrs. Eble, the LALC Specialist, can provide you with computer exercises, as well as individual tutoring.
*Smarthinking.com is another resource which is available to you free online. Live tutoring sessions are available. Finished essays can be submitted for comments. The turn-around time for essays is 24 hours.
Academic Integrity:
Civility and respect for others is a requirement for continued enrollment in this course. Any student found to have wholly or partially plagiarized an essay will receive an F for the essay and the course.
Disability:
If, because of a documented disability students require assistance or reasonable accommodations to complete assigned course work (such as modifications in testing, readers, special equipment) they must register with Disability Support Services and notify the instructor within the first Two weeks of the semester. Disability Support is located in the Office of Student Development and Testing 478-6217.
Electronic Devices:
I have a very low tolerance for cell phones. Turn them off before walking into the classroom. Any student using a cell phone during an in-class essay or quiz will be assumed to be cheating and receive an F for that assignment. All electronic devices, including laptops, are also prohibited.
Developmental Writing Syllabus DSPW 0800
CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DSPW 0800 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING SEC. 101 & 102
SPRING 2009
Jayne Hasting jhasting@clevelandstatecc.edu Humanities 113D 473-2305
Office Hours: MWF: 12-2; TR: 12:30-1:15
Website: http://collegewritingcscc.blogspot.com/ Location of syllabi and handouts for this course Only those students without a home computer/printer are permitted to copy this syllabus and handouts using college facilities.
Required:
Writing First 3rd ed. (available for use in the library only; student ID req.)
Tuesday’s with Morrie (available for 2 day check out in library; student ID req.)
Students are expected to bring their textbook, paper, and pen or pencil to class beginning with the first class meeting.
This course will cover essay reading, writing skills, grammar, and editing skills. All graded work must be returned to the instructor and kept in a folder.
Upon completion of this course, students will know how to develop ideas for writing, be able to write a coherent paragraph, use formal, academic English, vary writing according to purpose and audience, rewrite and edit their own writing, and write a college-level essay.
Assignments will include class work, homework, quizzes, two typed in-class essays, and two typed essays written out-of-class. *Conferences are required for each out of class essay. The final exam will be cumulative.
GRADES:
Students must have a C average (75 or higher) and must write all four essays in order to pass this course. Any essay found to be wholly or partially plagiarized will receive an F and the student will automatically fail the course.
A 93-100; B 83-92; C 82-75; F below 75
Essays 1-3 45%
Essay 4 25%
Class/Homework/Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 10%
Extra Credit Opportunity:
Students who participate in the reading scholarship program in conjunction with the writing lab will have 5 points added to their final grade. (10 book minimum)
ATTENDANCE
More than four absences (excused or unexcused) for Section 102 or more than six absences for Section 101 will result in 5 points being deducted from the final grade.
Conference attendance is mandatory. Missing a conference will result in a 10-point deduction in that essay’s grade.
No late work other than the four major essays will be accepted. No class/homework/quizzes can be made up in this course no matter what the reason for the absence. A late essay will receive a 10 point deduction per day.
Under no circumstances will any work be accepted after Friday, May 1, 2009.
Student Support:
The Language Arts Learning Center aka. the writing lab, in H225 is a wonderful resource if you are experiencing difficulty with this course. Mrs. Eble, the LALC manager, can provide you with computer exercises, as well as individual tutoring.
Smarthinking.com is another resource which is available to you free online. Live tutoring sessions are available. Finished essays are accepted for comments. The turn around time for essays is 24 hours.
Disability Statement:
If, because of a documented disability, students require assistance or reasonable accommodations to complete assigned course work they must register with Disability Support Services and notify the instructor within the first two weeks of the semester. Disability Support can be reached at 478-6217.
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty (plagiarism) will be grounds for failing the course. Civility and respect for others is a requirement for continued enrollment in this course.
Electronic Devices:
I have a very low tolerance for cell phones. Turn them off before walking into the classroom. Any student using a cell phone during an in-class essay or quiz will be assumed to be cheating and receive an F for that assignment. Laptops may not be used in this course.
DSPW 0800 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING SEC. 101 & 102
SPRING 2009
Jayne Hasting jhasting@clevelandstatecc.edu Humanities 113D 473-2305
Office Hours: MWF: 12-2; TR: 12:30-1:15
Website: http://collegewritingcscc.blogspot.com/ Location of syllabi and handouts for this course Only those students without a home computer/printer are permitted to copy this syllabus and handouts using college facilities.
Required:
Writing First 3rd ed. (available for use in the library only; student ID req.)
Tuesday’s with Morrie (available for 2 day check out in library; student ID req.)
Students are expected to bring their textbook, paper, and pen or pencil to class beginning with the first class meeting.
This course will cover essay reading, writing skills, grammar, and editing skills. All graded work must be returned to the instructor and kept in a folder.
Upon completion of this course, students will know how to develop ideas for writing, be able to write a coherent paragraph, use formal, academic English, vary writing according to purpose and audience, rewrite and edit their own writing, and write a college-level essay.
Assignments will include class work, homework, quizzes, two typed in-class essays, and two typed essays written out-of-class. *Conferences are required for each out of class essay. The final exam will be cumulative.
GRADES:
Students must have a C average (75 or higher) and must write all four essays in order to pass this course. Any essay found to be wholly or partially plagiarized will receive an F and the student will automatically fail the course.
A 93-100; B 83-92; C 82-75; F below 75
Essays 1-3 45%
Essay 4 25%
Class/Homework/Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 10%
Extra Credit Opportunity:
Students who participate in the reading scholarship program in conjunction with the writing lab will have 5 points added to their final grade. (10 book minimum)
ATTENDANCE
More than four absences (excused or unexcused) for Section 102 or more than six absences for Section 101 will result in 5 points being deducted from the final grade.
Conference attendance is mandatory. Missing a conference will result in a 10-point deduction in that essay’s grade.
No late work other than the four major essays will be accepted. No class/homework/quizzes can be made up in this course no matter what the reason for the absence. A late essay will receive a 10 point deduction per day.
Under no circumstances will any work be accepted after Friday, May 1, 2009.
Student Support:
The Language Arts Learning Center aka. the writing lab, in H225 is a wonderful resource if you are experiencing difficulty with this course. Mrs. Eble, the LALC manager, can provide you with computer exercises, as well as individual tutoring.
Smarthinking.com is another resource which is available to you free online. Live tutoring sessions are available. Finished essays are accepted for comments. The turn around time for essays is 24 hours.
Disability Statement:
If, because of a documented disability, students require assistance or reasonable accommodations to complete assigned course work they must register with Disability Support Services and notify the instructor within the first two weeks of the semester. Disability Support can be reached at 478-6217.
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty (plagiarism) will be grounds for failing the course. Civility and respect for others is a requirement for continued enrollment in this course.
Electronic Devices:
I have a very low tolerance for cell phones. Turn them off before walking into the classroom. Any student using a cell phone during an in-class essay or quiz will be assumed to be cheating and receive an F for that assignment. Laptops may not be used in this course.
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