2010-2011 Syllabus (Fall Semester)
CM 102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
3 Credit Hours
Textbook
Literature for Composition, 8th Edition
Sylvan Barnet, William Burto, and William Cain
A Writer’s Reference, 6th Edition
Diana Hacker
Division of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor:
Dr. Peter J. Pellegrin
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this syllabus meet, or exceed, the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
2010-2011
Course Number: CM 102
Time & Day: M/W 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: C-1
Instructor: Dr. Peter J. Pellegrin
Office: C-6
Phone: 785.238.8010 ext. 22
Email:
Required
Texts: Literature for Composition, 8th Edition, by Barnet, Burto, and Cain
A Writer’s Reference, 6th Edition, by Diane Hacker
Other Required
Materials: A notebook for taking notes and for in-class writing assignments and activities.
A folder with pockets or a binder in which to keep your work.
Recommended
Materials: A good collegiate dictionary.
Office:
Course Description:
A continuation of English Composition I with an emphasis in writing and rewriting. Assigned readings, argument and persuasion, literary analysis, (poetry, fiction, drama), and research are included.
Prerequisite: A “C” or better in English Composition I.
SEQUENCING: This class is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Method of Evaluation/Grading:
The five letter grades given for themes, exercises, or tests may be defined as follows:
A = Work of exceptional quality, surpassing the expectations of the instructor.
B = Superior work, with few errors.
C = Average, acceptable work.
D = Substandard work, with unacceptable qualities.
F = Unacceptable work.
Teaching Methods:
Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion, group exercises, and in-class writing labs.
assignment policy:
Students are expected to complete all assignments before coming to class. Late papers will receive a grade reduction or will only be accepted with a grade deduction. If you know you will be absent, you may turn in an assignment before the due date.
All essays should be typed and in MLA format. Exceptions may be made for in-class writing assignments.
It is imperative that each student do his or her own work.
Other Assignment and Classroom Expectations:
· Five to eight essays of three- to five pages each, including research. Revision of essays is a main point of emphasis.
· In-class writing assignments and shorter essays.
· Reading and homework assignments.
· A mid-term exam and a final exam.
· Full participation in peer-review sessions.
· Full participation in class discussions.
Course Policies
ACADEMIC FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Because English courses include discussion and critical thinking, instructors and students will likely hear and read a wide range of differing opinions and ideas on sensitive and controversial subjects. Therefore, instructors and students are to adhere to the principles of free expression, including respect and civility. All in the classroom are expected to listen to the viewpoints of others without interruptions, name-calling, and other personal attacks. Personal views of instructors and students should not affect grades.
Academic Integrity
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
· Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone else’s work and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
· Giving other students your work knowing that they intend to turn it in as their own creation, giving other students your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help other students understand how to do an assignment if they do the work themselves with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
- You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam.
- You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
- You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
Penalties for Infractions:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students who violate this policy will face one of the following consequences, depending upon the severity of the case:
· The student will have to re-do the assignment.
· The student will receive an F for the assignment.
· The student will receive an F for the class.
· The student will be recommended for disciplinary action.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required at all classes and will affect the semester grade accordingly. Missing daily instruction, daily assignments and the opportunity to discuss readings will directly affect class performance. If you miss a class session it is your responsibility to find out what was turned in, discussed or assigned on that day. If you are absent, contact the instructor or another class member so that you will be prepared for the next session. In addition, you are expected to take quizzes when they are given. Do not come to the next class and expect to get out of a quiz because you were absent the previous class. Attending or participating in college-related extra-curricular activities such as sporting and arts events do not excuse students from fulfilling their responsibilities.
For students involved in extra curricular activities or those that miss due to illness or family emergencies, instructors may give extra credit writing assignments during the semester.
Conduct:
Classroom decorum is conducive to learning. You can help by actively participating in class discussions and exercises. The following behaviors show disrespect to the instructor and to your fellow students and are not acceptable:
· holding conversations on topics unrelated to the issue at hand
· talking privately with a classmate(s)
· chronic lateness
· leaving and returning to the classroom
· sleeping
· doing homework or studying for other classes
· eating
· chewing tobacco
In addition, please turn off all pagers and cell phones (or any devices that “beep”) prior to entering the classroom.
You are in the class to learn. If you aren’t, others are, and if you unduly disturb that effort, you may be asked to leave the class.
Examination Policy:
Makeup exams will only be given by special arrangement with the instructor and must be completed within a reasonable time frame. The makeup exams may not be the same exams as given in class. NO MAKEUP exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made with the instructor.
Instructor Assistance:
If you are having problems with the course work or assignments, please let the instructor know as early as possible.
Tutor Assistance:
Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.
Incomplete Policy:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
English Composition II is a General Education “A” course.
Students enrolled in this course will be expected to fulfill the General Education Communication Goal. The successful student will be able to write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation when appropriate. The paper will meet the following criteria:
· Main Idea – The paper stays on topic, is unified, clear, defines terms, and meets the requirements of the topic.
· Organization – The paper includes the effective use of modes, has an introduction and conclusion, and uses transitions.
· Content – The paper contains specific details, full support, and development of ideas.
· Mechanics – The paper demonstrates proper use of sentence construction, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Student learning will be assessed by artifacts that are evaluated according to the following rubric:
5 = Superior The paper executes all the elements excellently. The paper has style and personality; it has a clear main idea, logical organization, relevant and detailed content, and full command of all mechanics.
4 = Good The paper is good in all elements. The main idea is clear, its organization logical, its content, although detailed and relevant, may not have the impact of an exceptional paper; the mechanics are very good but not excellent.
3 = Acceptable The paper communicates clearly. Its execution might be average on the whole, but there might be flaws in the idea, organization, content or mechanics. There might be an outstanding element present.
2 = Below The paper is below average. The main idea might be somewhat vague; organization skewed, content might not be sufficiently relevant or detailed; or mechanics might be flawed. The paper lacks one or two elements. There may be an outstanding element present.
1 = Substandard The paper does not meet standards. The main idea is vague, organization is not apparent, content is irrelevant or lacks detail, and mechanics are highly flawed.
Outcomes Standards for Writing: 85% pf the student papers examined will achieve a 3 or higher.
Department Goals:
The following are the goals students should be able to achieve in CCCC English courses.
· To write clearly and effectively
· To read critically
· To gather materials and synthesize them into the student’s own work.
· To analyze literature
· To compose creatively
COURSE GOALS (Student Learning Outcomes):
By the end of the semester students should be able to integrate into their writing
· Reasoned argumentative/persuasive approaches
· Effective methods of interpreting, summarizing, evaluating, and analyzing literature
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS:
Each instructor measures one or two course goals each semester. Instructors then submit a written report to the Dean of their division. The Dean submits a compilation of their division to the Assessment Coordinator and the Assessment Committee. The course assessment reports will be done on a calendar year basis. Instructors will evaluate the spring semester and the next fall semester. Their report will be submitted no later than February 15 of the next calendar year. The Dean’s compilation will be due no later than March 15. Each course taught by an instructor should be evaluated at least once over the course of two calendar years.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGLISH ARTIFACTS:
· English artifacts must be typed.
· English artifacts must not have students’ or instructors’ names. Otherwise, the artifacts should be in MLA format.
· English artifacts should be complete essays using one or more of the common rhetorical strategies (e. g. description, exemplification, comparison-contrast, argument, etc.)
Accommodation for Disability:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement Center.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KJCK 1420 AM or 94.5 FM KXBZ 104.7 FM
KQLA 103.5 FM KBLS 102.5 FM
KMAN 1350 AM KSAJ 98.5
KMKF 101.5 FM
You may also go to www.cancellations.com
Students should call the switchboard at 785-238-8010 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
Course Work
Intro to course, distribution of syllabi,“The Widow of Ephesus” (handout)
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, “Ripe Figs,” “The Story of an Hour”
Character analysis
“A Worn Path” Welty 644
“A Good Man Is Hard to Find” O’ Connor 345
In class essay (character analysis)
Imagery
“Young Goodman Brown” Hawthorne 873
“Masque of the Red Death” handout
Out of class essay due
Irony
“ Tha Cask of Amontillado” 124
“Everyday Use” Alice Walker 1046
Maturation Theme
“The Man Who Was almost a Man” Richard Wright 776
“A & P “ John Updike 375
African-American experience
“Sweat” Zora Neale Hurston 712
“Battle Royal” Ralph Ellison 1310
In Class Essay
Begin poetry Chapter 13 397 – 422
“The Lamb” Blake 896
“The Tyger” Blake 896
“For Allen Ginsberg” X. J. Kennedy (Handout)
“Harlem” Langston Hughes 72
“Sonnet 73 “That Time of year . . “ Shakespeare 81
“London” Blake (Handout)
“The Sick Rose” Blake 542
“Upon Julia’s Clothes” Herrick 544
“On My First Son” Ben Jonson (Handout)
Poetry continued
“My Last Duchess” Browning 561
“Soliloquy in a Spanish Cloister” Browning (handout)
3 haikus Basho and Wright 571
“The World Is Too Much With Us” Wordsworth 439 (Handout)
“A Noiseless Patient Spider” Whitman 578
“Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” Frost 164
“Mending Wall” Frost 173
“Nothing Gold Can Stay” Frost (handout)