ENC 1101 (10230 and 13647 online) –Valencia College (West campus hub)

instructor: Dr. Neal Phillips

Fall 2016

FRESHMAN Composition I (online)

WITHDRAWAL Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2016

CREDIT HOURS: 3

FINAL EXAM DATE: Week of December 12 -16 - online

Course Description:

ENC1101. FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I.
Prerequisites: Score of 103 on writing component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C inENC0027or minimum grade of C in ENC 0025C orEAP1640C, and a score of 106 on reading component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in REA 0017C orEAP1620C. Development of essay form, including documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis on clarity of central and support ideas, adequate development, logical organization, coherence, appropriate citing of primary and/or secondary sources, and grammatical and mechanical accuracy. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C is required ifENC1101is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and General Education Requirements.

Description of assigned computer-based learning activity: On all formal papers students must use Microsoft Word to show computer competency and usage; this is also required so that students may save their work to simplify changes and reproduction. You will also likely be required to use Google hangout and free audio software applications as part of group projects. There will be AT LEAST one period of 30 minutes you will need to coordinate being online with group members.
Description of impact on percentage of the final course grade: Formal essays make-up a large portion of the course grade; failure to submit them in the proper computer-based format will likely result in failure of the course.

TEXT: The instructor will provide all texts in the form of attachments or links to online, open sources, so you may save your money for that late night coffee you’ll need. J

ULTIMATE COURSE GOAL: For you to develop the strengths and overcome the weaknesses of your communication skills.

The course will challenge you in each of the four areas of Valencia’s Core Competencies:

1) THINK critically: analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry (Students will accomplish this by regarding collegial writing, taking ideas presented and implementing them accordingly in their own work, and revising writing continually)

2) VALUE judgments: make them reasonable while making responsible commitments (Students will accomplish this through their review of websites and via persuasive and compare/contrast writing)

3) ACT purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly in your personal, professional, and community life (Students will accomplish this by completing assignments in a timely manner, organizing long-term research so as to accomplish it easily, and create a transitional presentation that both entertains and informs)

4) COMMUNICATE with different audiences using varied means by speaking, listening, reading and writing (Students will accomplish this through many essay mediums and through critiquing themselves and others)

Withdrawal Policy

During a first attempt or a second attempt in the same course, if you withdraw or are withdrawn by your professor before the specified withdrawal deadline, you will receive a W (Withdrawn).

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You MUST complete an activity in the course during its first week or you will be WITHDRAWN from the course as a "No Show"!! Please be sure that you are checking in online at least three times per week. Many assignments will “lock” you out if not completed within a particular timeframe, so stay consistent!

THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND NO LATE WORK PERMITTED. IF you do not do an assignment by the due date and submit it per directions, you will receive a ZERO score for that assignment.

After the first week, if you do not complete at least one assignment within a two week period at any time during the course, you will be withdrawn.

**** Students MUST use a computer with reliable internet access. Excuses or failure to complete assignments and assessments due to computer error will not be permitted! ****

Academic Honesty: Under no circumstances is a student to use another person’s work or ideas without giving credit to the source. Doing so will result in a failure, not only on the work, but possibly in the course as well. Refer to College Policy

# 6Hx28:10-16.

Student Code of Conduct: - Certain conduct is expected of students. Please refer to the College’s Policy of Student Code of Classroom Conduct Policy Number: 6Hx28:10-18.

FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION:

Your final grade will be determined by a total amount of points achieved divided by the total amount of points eligible. Points will be earned based on activities inside and outside of class, formal essays, and any additional assignments. You may periodically track your progress on the class Blackboard site by clicking the “My Grades” tab.

I will use these percentages to compute your final grade:

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 F

Students with disabilities***Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class.

Dr. Phillips’ OFFICE HOURS:

In person in Office 3-241, West campus:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

AND I am also available for Google+ hangouts!

Office 3-241, office phone 407-582-1134

ONLINE office hours:

Fridays: 9:00am – 11:00am

** We can always also make appointments. Just ask. J**

projected course THEMATIC SCHEDULE:

Week 1: "Under Pressure" (Narratives)

Week 2: "Awareness and Transformation" (Description)

Week 3: "Reflection" (Description continued)

Week 4: Diverse Demonstration #1

Week 5: WRITING -- Elaboration and Grammar Review

Week 6: "What Are You Passionate About?" (Persuasion)

Week 7: "Division and Classification"

Week 8: Diverse Demonstration #2

Week 9: Literary Group assignment #1: Google Hangout

Week 10: "Being A Futurist"

Week 11: "Let's Wrap It Up"

Week 12: Literary Group assignment #2: Song Creation project

Week 13: "Breaking It Down" and Final Exam (Post-Test)

(ALL assignments will be due on Sundays by 11:59pm*)*That's midnight by a hair! JDISCLAIMER