Course: English 1A –Reading and Composition Online
Instructor: Professor Roach
Section Number: 9350
Lecture Meeting Days: ONLINE (S, M, T, W, Th, F are recommended study days.) Orientation Live Chat Q&A: Sun., Jun. 19 &26, 7 p.m., PST
Due Date Times: 11:59 p.m. PST (Grace Period extends to Sunday after due date, at 11:59 p.m. PST except during final week of course.)
Instructor Information: (310) 900-1600, Ext. 2232 Distance Education Office: www.compton.edu/academics/distance-ed (G38)
Instructor’s Office Location: D31-B E-Mail: ; ;
Office Hours: By appointment (Chat online Sunday nights; only general questions because visible to class.)
IMPORTANT Supplemental Info: *Free Student E-mail: mail.elcamino.edu OR www.compton.edu > MyECC (upper left side) >Login or First Time User to set up “credentials” and check weekly or click “ECC email” near the top right)*Class Websites: https://myetudes.org (Username: First Name_Last or same as MyECC username Password: birth month day as in 0129 for January 29) (Friendly Warnings: Accept downloads and recommended computer settings when entering the class website the first time to avoid technological problems, and do not change email from college email presetting or you may be blocked from the site! After log-in each time, always click ENGL 1A tab about 2 inches from top) and 2) www.turnitin.com (Code: 4076834 Password: english1a) *Library: (310) 900-1648 (www.compton.edu/library). *Bookstore: (310) 900-1600 x2820
MISSION STATEMENT: El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of students from our diverse community.
I. REQUIRED TEXTS:
(1) Nadell, Judith, John Langan, and Eliza A Comodromos. The Longman Reader. 9th ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2009.($35 used)
(2) Douglass, Frederick. Narrative. (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Literature/Douglass/Autobiography/ ) ($1)
(3) Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. (1937). New York: Harper, 2006. ($6 used)
(4) Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference with Writing in the Disciplines. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2007. (www.dianahacker.com/writersref )
(5) Pocket OR Notebook College Dictionary and Thesaurus (highly recommended) ($3 each)
II. Course Description (Catalog description): This course is designed to strengthen the students’ ability to read with understanding and discernment, to discuss 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 conclusion, and contains primary and secondary support. College-level reading material will be assigned to provide the stimulus for class discussion and writing assignments, including a required research paper.
III. Course Prerequisites: Credit in English A and credit in English 84 or English 7; or qualification by English Placement Test
IV. El Camino College Course Objectives:
Students will learn the following--
· From review of grammar and usage, students will locate and demonstrate the ability to correct the following errors in composition: sentence fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, misplaced and dangling modifiers, incorrect pronoun case, faulty pronoun references, pronoun-antecedent disagreement, subject-verb agreement, and wrong tense
· From instruction in reading of essays, students will locate and paraphrase the thesis/proposition; identify the basic types of support used to develop the thesis or proposition-- examples, facts, details, reasons, illustrations, anecdotes; indicate the shift from general to specific levels of support; distinguish statements of facts from statements of opinions; identify the method of development/strategy used-- comparison, contrast, classification, definition, cause/effect, process, persuasion; summarize the idea and content; and advocate or challenge the author’s opinions.
· From instruction in reading of short fiction and poetry, students will paraphrase the work; identify and define the central theme or metaphor; assess the aesthetic qualities of the work; compare the work with another, drawing conclusions based on appropriate criteria.
· From instruction in reading of book-length nonfiction, students will summarize the work in its separate units and as a complete entity, identify the central theme or themes, judge the value of the information, and advocate or challenge the author’s opinions.
· From instruction in reading of novels, students will summarize the plot, identify the central themes, indicate the functions of characters, plot, and setting in relation to the themes, and judge the aesthetic value of 2 or 3 and of the whole work.
· From instruction in composition, students will compose theses/topic statements of a proper scope for the composition; delimit subjects by brainstorming and outlining; organize the content of a composition using spatial, climatic, and/or chronological principles; use a range of general and specific levels of support with proper transitions to signal shifts from one level to another; compose introductory and concluding paragraphs for a composition; compose a timed essay; perform research techniques (use library resources, cite and document sources) and compose a formal research paper of at least 1250 words, utilizing parenthetical documentation.
V. EL CAMINO COLLEGE ENGLISH 1A LEARNING OUTCOME:
Upon completion of the course, the student should demonstrate the following skill--
· Given an out-of-class writing task in which students find multiple sources related to a particular topic, students will write a research paper that shows the ability to support a single thesis using analysis, to synthesize and integrate materials effectively from a variety of sources, and to cite sources in MLA format (including a works-cited page). The report is organized, technically correct in paragraph composition, sentence structure, grammar, spelling and word use, and demonstrates a thoughtful treatment of the topic.
VI. Assessment:
The following activities will be used to assess specific competencies--
A. Summary and response reading journal (Blogging) and prewriting
B. Individual papers
C. Research paper
D. Portfolio
VII. Evaluation Criteria: 90-100%=A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D; etc.
Paper #1Exploratory Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #2
Midterm and Literary Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #3
Expository Paper / 100 Points (10%)
Paper #4
Research Paper / 200 Points (20%)
Final Exam with Portfolio Revisions / 200 Points (20%)
“Blogs” at Class Website in Etudes
5 summary and/or reaction paragraph reading journals posted / 150 Points (15%)
Prewriting Assignments
Assigned “Quick Think” outlines, worksheets, drafts / 50 Points (5%)
Reviews
Questions to answer about essays and reading selections / 100 Points (10%)
Total / 1000 points
Grading Distribution:
A / 900 -1000 pointsB / 800-899 points
C / 700-799 points
D / 600-699 points
F / 0-599 points
VIII. Attendance Requirements:
A. Tardy Policy—Three tardies due to emergency is equivalent to one absence.
B. Absence Policy—You may be dropped for missing 10% of course or two consecutive weeks of assignments. All assignments and the RESEARCH PAPER are necessary to pass the course. Twice weekly minimum, you should check-in to the website at Etudes.
IX. Statement of Student Conduct (ALL COLLEGE POLICIES APPLY):
A. Instructor expectation of student conduct: Students should participate in all class sessions by taking notes, actively engaging in group sessions, and completing writing assignments. Textbooks and references should be consulted, including on the midterm and final exam.
B. Late/Missed assignment policy: Late assignments receive one quarter credit.
C. Academic conduct, cheating, plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating results in failing the assignment and possible expulsion for repeated offenses with due process (Catalog, p. 263). All College policies apply (See Catalog).
D. Lab Policies: Expected cooperative compliance with Writing Lab and Writing Center policies where tutoring and computer privileges are provided
X. Special Accommodations: If you have a recognized disability, you need to contact me and disabled services (F10) within the first week of class so that reasonable accommodations can be made. Also, see the free “Natural Reader” link on the left side inside the Etudes class website.
XI. Disclaimer Statement: Students will be notified ahead of time when and if any changes are made to course requirements or policies
XII. Semester schedule of topics and assignments ANALYZING AMERICAN CULTURE:
(Grace periods until SATURDAY night at 11:59 p.m. pst)
Note on assignments: Assignments should be completed in standard English at or attached to “Assignments, Tests, and Surveys” in Etudes.
Note: Abbreviations below--LR for Longman Reader; AT&S for Assignments, Tests, and Surveys; D&PM for Discussion and Private Messages.
Wk / Due Date / InteractiveModules / Objective/Outcome / Preparation / Assignment/Assessment / Pts
Wk1 / 6/19 / Welcome / Intro to College-level Composition -> / *Explore class website-10 min. (http://myetudes.org (1) MyECC username (2) birth month & day as password as in 0129) -> / *Inside, click ENGL 1A tab at top & explore tabs on left side. / *Click on Modules >“Getting Started” / Click next to progress to Activities study / *Post Self Introduction D&PM / *Pre-Test in AT&S / 10
5
6/20 / *Identify and form effective and valid arguments through the reading and writing process -> / *Online argument mini-lectures ->
(Chapter 1, 2, 11 in LR) / *Argument Review in AT&S / 25
6/21 / Workshop on sentences -> / *Be able to write with sentence variation -> / *Handout / Optional Videos 1& 4 www.dianahacker.com/writersref -> / *Diagnostic Writing Sample
(Etudes and www.turnitin.com) / 10
6/22 / College-level Narration -> / *How to analyze narrative essays -> / *Online narration mini-lecture/*Read Lorde, Orwell, and Hughes in LR -> / *Narrative Review in AT&S / 10
6/23 / *Post Narrative Blog in D&PM / (20)
6/24 / *How to write exploratory narrative essays for college and beyond -> / *Narrative Quick Think Outline in AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
Wk 2 / 6/26 / College-level Description -> / *How to analyze descriptive essays -> / *Online description mini-lecture /
*Read Parks, Helvarg, Kamiya, and Ortiz-Cofer in LR -> / *Description Review in AT&S / 10
6/27 / *Description Blog in D&PM / (20)
6/28 / *How to write exploratory descriptive essays for college and beyond -> / *Chapters 3 and 4 in LR, (pp. 72-85, 123-35) / *Description Quick Outline in AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
6/29 / *How to write an appropriate title, effective introduction and conclusion, and a carefully considered, specific thesis statement for a college paper-> / *Online title, intro, and conclusion mini-lecture / *Read Hacker, pp. 14-18 (samples) -> / *Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs Due in AT&S
(or point deduction) / 5
6/30 / *Using punctuation effectively
-> / *Online handout
*Skim Hacker, pp. 259-293 -> / Draft & Peer Review in D&PM / 10
7/1 / *MLA format - / *How to format college papers
- / See Handout -> / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft
Wk3 / 7/5 / *How to write a college-level exploratory essay -> / EXPLORATORY Paper Due
(Etudes and www.TurnItIn.com) / 100
7/6 / College-level Classification / *How to use critical thinking to classify -> / *Online classification mini-lecture /
* Ch 6 in LR (pp.228-43) ->
7/7 / *Read Douglass’ Narrative, Ch. 1-7 (Link in Textbooks above) -> / *Classification Review in AT&S / 10
7/8 / *Classification Outline AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
Wk4 / 7/10 / College-level Process Analysis -> / *Online process analysis mini-lecture
7/11 / *Read Douglass, Chapters 8-Appendix -> / *Process Blog in D&PM / (20)
7/12 / *Ch 7 in LR (pp.282-297) -> / Process Quick Outline AT&S / 3
7/13 / College-level Literature Analysis -> / *How to analyze literature (poetry, short stories, and novels) -> / *Online literature mini-lecture-- poetry and short story /*Read Hughes’ poem and short story online -> / *Literature Review in AT&S *Literature Blog in D&PM / 10
(20)
7/14 / * Read Chapters 1-6 of Their Eyes Were Watching God -> / *Novel Blog (1-6) in D&PM / (20)
7/15 / *How to write a literary analysis paper -> / See model literature paper at www.dianahacker.com/writersref / Timed essay –MIDTERM
(AT&S and www.turnitin.com) / 100
Wk5 / 7/17 / College-level Comparisons / *How to use critical thinking to identify comparisons and contrasts -> / *Online comparison mini-lecture /
*Read Chapters 7-13 of Their Eyes Were Watching God -> / *Comparison Review in AT&S
*Novel Blog (7-13) in D&PM / 10
(20)
7/18 / * Chapter 8 in LR (pp. 337-351) / *Comparison Quick Think Outline Due in AT&S / 3
7/19 / College-level Cause and Effect Analysis / *Use critical thinking to identify causes and effects -> / *Online cause & effect mini-lecture /
*Read Chapters 14-20 of Their Eyes Were Watching God -> / *Cause/Effects Review AT&S
*Novel Blog (14-20) in D&PM / 10
(20)
7/20 / *Chapter 9 in LR (pp. 383-398) -> / *Quick Think Outline Due in AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
7/21 / Draft & Peer Review in D&PM / 10
/ 7/22 / *How to write a literary analysis paper -> / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft -> / LITERARY Paper Due
(Etudes and www.Turnitin.com) / 50
Wk
6 / 7/24 / College-level Illustration -> / *How to analyze exemplification essays for adequate and appropriate examples -> / *Online illustration mini-lecture
* Read Sykes, Savan, Hymowitz, and Johnson in LR -> / *Illustration Review in AT&S
*Illustration Blog in D&PM / 10
20
7/25 / *Post image with source in D&PM / 10
7/26 / *Chapter 5 in LR (pp. 173-187) -> / *Quick Think Outline Due in AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
7/27 / Style workshop
-> / *How to adjust writing style -> / *Online style mini-lecture
*Skim Hacker, pp. 123-160 -> / *Style Quick Think Due in AT&S (or point deduction) / 3
7/28 / APA format -> / *How to format science papers / *Online mini-lecture -> / *Draft & Peer Review in D&PM / 10
7/29 / *How to write and format a paper for science classes -> / Complete, revise, and edit typed draft
-> / EXPOSITORY Paper Due
(Etudes and www.Turnitin.com) / 100
Wk7 / 7/31 / College-level Definition -> / *How to analyze definitions -> / *Online definition mini-lecture / *Read Cole and Raspberry in LR-> / *Definition Blog in D&PM / (20)
8/1 / *How to write definitions -> / *Chapter 10 in LR (pp. 430-442) -> / Definition Quick Think Outline Due in AT&S(or point deduction) / 3
8/2 / College-level Argumentation
-> / *How to analyze and form modern and contemporary arguments -> / *Review Good and Bad Arguments mini-lectures /*Chapter 11 in LR (pp. 472-506) / * Read four King essays, (2 in LR and 2 online) -> / *Argument Blog in D&PM / 20
8/3 / College-level Research -> / *How to find, evaluate, and paraphrase sources -> / Online research writing mini-lecture
- / *Working Bibliography Due in AT&S (or point deduction) / 5
8/4 / *Optional Tutorial 2 & 3 (Videos) at www.dianahacker.com/writersref (Sample in online research writing mini-lecture slides) -> / “Notecards” Due in AT&S
(or point deduction) / 3
8/5 / *How to narrow a topic and form a claim or argument -> / See handout in Research Module > “Activities” -> / Prepare debate with classmate (sources)
Wk 8 / 8/7 / Complete typed outline -> / *Debate assignment Due / 100
8/8 / Combining patterns / *Optional Tutorial #5 (Video) at www.dianahacker.com/writersref *Complete, revise, and edit typed draft of research paper -> / *Peer Review in D&PM
(extra credit)
*Revise draft / 5ec
8/9 / *How to write a research paper -> / See model MLA research paper at www.dianahacker.com/writersref -> / *RESEARCH PAPER DUE
(Etudes and Turnitin.com) / 100
8/10 / Review -> / See instructions to review portfolio handout, notes, and papers -> / *Annotated Portfolio revisions
8/11 / *Final Exam (Timed essay)
*Portfolio Due
(Etudes and Turnitin.com) / 200
Final Research Paper: The portfolio of revised and edited thematic papers analyzing American culture and showing writing across the disciplines will be concluded by a capstone research paper on an assigned topic. It is your task to (1) narrow the topic, (2) gather information in a working bibliography, (3) prepare a minimum of one each of summary, paraphrase, and quotation notecards, (4) form a carefully considered, specific thesis statement and tentative outline, (5) write first draft, (6) revise and edit draft, and (7) produce final draft of 5-8 pages typed double-spaced in MLA format.