Craigg 1
El Camino College – Compton Center
Fall Quarter 2009
Course: English 1A - Reading and Composition
Instructor: Elizabeth A. Craigg
Section Number: 9650
Lecture Meeting Days: MWF
Lecture Meeting Times: 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.; 8/29-12/18
Meeting Room: D34
Credits: 4 units
Office Hours: Appointment Only
Email: ;
Required Text
Hacker, Diane. Writer’s Reference. 6th Edition. Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN# 0-312-45025-7
Hurston, Zora Neale Their Eyes Were Watching God
Nadell, Judith, Langan, John, and Comodromos, Eliza, The Longman Reader 9th Edition.
Optional Text Requirement: Dictionary & Thesaurus
Course Description: This course is designed to strengthen students’ ability to read with understanding and discernment, to discuss the 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 a conclusion, and contains a primary and secondary support. College-level reading material will be assigned to provide the stimulus for class discussion and writing assignments, including a research paper.
Prerequisite: Credit in English A and credit in English 84 or English 7; or qualification by testing (English Placement Test) and assessment
Course Objectives:
- Each student will be able to develop his/her own ideas
- Each student will be able to analyze and interpret the text
- Each student will be able to write a concise and cohesive essay
- Each student will be able to conduct a comprehensive research paper
- Each student will be able to share and present his/her ideas to the class
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completing the course, each student shall be able to:
o Demonstrate a stronger command of grammar and composition
o Generate an essay including an introduction, body, conclusion with a solid thesis
o Identify the various parts of the novel in order to evaluate meaning.
Assessment Activities:
- Essays
- Research Paper
- In Class Writing Assignments
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Participation 360
In- Class Assignments 120
Class Discussion 120
Homework 120
2. Essays 400
Essay (Interview – Narrative) 100
Essay (Compare or Contrast) 100
Essay (Persuasive) 100
Essay (Descriptive) 100
3. Group Activity 100
4. Mid Term 100
5. Portfolio 200
Personal Statement
6. Final 200
Research Paper 150
Presentation 50
Grading Scale:
A 1224-1360
B 1088-1223
C 952-1087
D 816-951
F 0-815
Absentee Policy:
Participation is apart of your grade; therefore, excessive absences will negatively affect your grade and can result in a failure or being dropped from the course.
Please adhere to the El Camino College – Compton Center course catalogue.
Academic Integrity:
Ø I expect each student to come to class with written and reading assignments completed. Each student must respect the instructor and each other by using appropriate language, not disturbing others with inappropriate outbursts, use of any electronic devices (unless it was previously approved), excessive tardiness, continually coming in and out of the class. These are just a few examples of disruptive behavior. I expect for each person to promote a healthy learning environment.
Ø Late/Missed Assignments will not be accepted.
Ø Plagiarism will not be tolerated. I will follow the procedures outlined in the El Camino College – Compton Center course catalogue when dealing with a student that is plagiarizing. Plagiarism consists of but does not exclude the following:
- Using someone else’s ideas and quotes within a paper without referencing the person and/or citation
- Using excessive quotes, without providing your own ideas
- Re-using another assignment for this class without prior permission from the instructor
- Using another person’s paper from a friend, Internet source, etc.
- Having a person help you write your paper until your words aren’t used
Ø Audio taping lectures – Please refer to El Camino College – Compton Center course catalog for description.
Ø Special Accommodations – Please see the instructor in regards to any accommodations that are needed. Please adhere to the El Camino College – Compton Center course catalog for the complete criteria for the accommodations.
Cheating: “Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information to the college.’’
Ø A. Examples of Cheating or Plagiarism:
Ø 1. Representing the words, ideas or work of another as one’s own in any academic exercise (plagiarism), including the use of commercial term paper companies;
Ø 2. Copying or allowing another student to copy from one’s paper or answer sheet during an examination;
Ø 3. Allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade in any of the following: testing, field trips or attendance;
Ø 4. Falsifying or attempting to falsify attendance records and/or grade rosters;
Ø 5. Changing answers on a previously scored test, assignment or experiment with the intent to defraud;
Ø 6. Inventing data for the purpose of completing a laboratory experiment or case study analysis with the intent to defraud;
Ø 7. Giving and/or taking information during an examination by any means such as sign language, hand signals or secret codes;
Ø 8. Obtaining copies of notes, exams or exam questions by any means other than distribution from the instructor. (This includes copying and removing exam questions from the classroom for any purpose.);
Ø 9. Using study aids such as calculators, tape recorders or notes that have been specifically prohibited by the instructor.
B. CONSEQUENCES FOR CHEATING OR PLAGIARSM
Ø Given alleged violation of the Standards of Conduct, any or all of the following actions may be imposed:
Ø 1. When there is evidence of cheating or plagiarism in classroom work, students may receive an F for that piece of work or may be suspended from all classes for that term and the following term if deemed appropriate.
Ø 2. The instructor may assign a failing grade to the examination or assignment in which the alleged cheating or plagiarism occurred. This action is based on information that the instructor had.
Ø 3. The instructor may dismiss the student from the class or activity for the present and/or following class session(s)
Ø 4. The instructor may recommend suspension or expulsion of the student from the college as stipulated in BP5138, Section IIB6 and 8. This recommendation must be in accordance with El Camino College’s Due Process and Disciplinary Procedures.
Ø 5. Complete the Academic Dishonesty Report Form and submit it to the Academic Affairs Office.
Attendance:
1. Attendance at First Class
Students who enroll in class but do not attend the first scheduled class meeting may be dropped from the roster. A student who registers for a class and never attends is still responsible for dropping the class.
2. Attendance Without Official Enrollment
Students will not be permitted to attend classes in which they are not enrolled.
3. Attendance During Semester
A student may be dropped from class when the number of hours absent exceeds the umber of units assigned to the course. If your absences and tardiness exceed the unit value of the course, you can be dropped.
This rule also applies to excessive absences due to illness or medical treatment.
Statement of Student Conduct
I. Classroom Misconduct
1. Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information to the College.
2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, or identification.
3. Violation of college policies or off -campus regulations, including but not limited to campus regulations concerning student organizations, the use of college facilities, or time, place, and manner of public expression.
4. Continued disruptive behavior, continued willful disobedience, profanity or vulgarity, or continued defiance of the authority of, or abuse of, college personnel or to anyone on campus.
5. Willful misconduct results in injury or death to a student or college personnel.
6. Assault, battery, sex crimes including sexual assault or rape, or any t threat of force or violence upon a student or college personnel.
7. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
8. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other authorized college activities including but not limited to its community service functions or to authorized activities held off campus. Obstruction or disruption includes but is not limited to the use of skateboards, bicycles, radios, and roller skates.
9. Unauthorized entry to or use of college facilities, equipment or supplies.
10. Theft or deliberate damage to property of a college staff member, a student, or a visitor to the college including but not limited to the Library, Bookstore, and Food Service areas.
11. Defacing or damaging any college real or personal property.
12. Failure to comply with the directions of a member of the college certificated personnel, college management or supervisor personnel, or campus police acting within the scope of his or her duties.
II. Disciplinary Action - Disciplinary action appropriate to the misconduct as defined above may be taken by an instructor the Dean of Student Services or his or her designee and the Board of Trustees. Misconduct should be brought to the immediate attention of the Campus Police, or local police department/security force for courses taught off campus.
1. Removal by Instructor — In addition to an instructor’s right to drop a student permanently from a class when the student is no longer participating, i.e. lack of attendance in the course, an instructor may remove (suspend) a student from his or her class for the day of the incident and the next class meeting. During this period of removal, a conference should be held with the instructor and the student to attempt to resolve the situation that led to the student’s removal and the student shall not be returned to the class from which he or she was removed without the concurrence of the instructor of the class.
a. If a student is suspended for one class meeting, no additional formal disciplinary procedures are necessary.
b. If a student is suspended from class for the day of the incident and the next class meeting, the instructor shall send a written report of the action to his or her dean who shall forward this information to the Dean of Student Services, the Provost. If the student removed by an instructor is a minor, the President’s designee (Dean of Student Services) shall ask a parent or guardian of the student to attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon as possible. If the instructor or the parent or guardian so requests, a college administrator shall attend the conference.
c. The instructor may recommend to his or her dean that a student be suspended for longer than two class meetings. If the dean, instructor and student cannot resolve the problem, the suspension will be referred to the President or the President’s designee.
d. During the period following the initial suspension from class for the day of the incident and the following class meeting, the student shall be allowed to return to the class until due process and the disciplinary procedures are completed unless the student is further suspended as a result of actions.
Faculty Consultation:
Feel free to email me at . I will respond within 24 hours. Otherwise, office hours are by appointment only.
Additional Assistance:
Please utilize the resources on this campus. The Learning Resource Center is located at G-39. Those who use this resource in revising or conceptualizing their paper can receive extra credit in participation. Along with achieving extra credit, receiving tutoring will dramatically improve your grade.
Course Schedule:
§ In Class Assignment – these are grammar drills, pop quizzes and/or journal writing
§ The Reading & Homework Assignments will be assigned daily
§ Absence is not an excuse to turning in late work, everything is due on the due date
Aug.
31: Intro to class & Intro to text, Affirmation Activity, Commitment Assign Essay #1
Sept. 2: Nadell - Chapter One
4: Hurston – Chapter 1 &2
7: No School
9: Nadell – Chapter 2
11: Huston – Chapter 3 & 4
14: Nadell – Chapter 3
16: Nadell – Chapter 3
18: Hurston – Chapter 5 & 6
21: Nadell – Chapter 4
23: Nadell – Chapter 4
25: Hurston – Chapter 7 & 8
28: Nadell – Chapter 5
30: Nadell – Chapter 5
Oct. 2: Hurston – Chapter 9 & 10
5: Nadell – Chapter 6
7: Nadell – Chapter 6
9: Hurston – Chapter 11 & 12
12: Nadell – Chapter 7
14: Nadell – Chapter 7
16: Midterm
19: Nadell – Chapter 8
21: Nadell – Chapter 8
23: Hurston – Chapter 13-16
26: Nadell – Chapter 9
28: Nadell – Chapter 9
30: Hurston – Chapter 17 & 18
Nov. 2: Nadell – Chapter 10
4: Nadell – Chapter 10
6: Hurston Chapter 19 & 20
9: Nadell – Chapter 11
11: Nadell – Chapter 11
13: Their Eyes Were Watching God (movie)
16: Nadell – Chapter 12
18: Nadell – Chapter 12
20: Their Eyes Were Watching God (movie)
23: Library Orientation
25: Group Work
27: No School
30: Group Work
Dec. 2: Group Work
4: Group Work
7: Group Work Presentation
9: Group Work Presentation
11: Research Paper/Portfolio
14: Final (Presentations)
16: Final (Presentations)
18: Final