Engl& 101- English Composition I Winter 2016

BELLEVUE COLLEGE

Paula D. Sebastian, Ph.C.

Contact Information:M&W 10-11 Online or By Appointment

On Canvas Class Site, find me under "People" or BC email at nclude class name and number in message box.

POLICY STATEMENT

Textbook:

Fields of Reading: Motives for Writing 10thed, Nancy Comley et.al.

Ground Rules:

1. Since all course materials and assignments are posted online, it is your responsibility to stay up-to-date on assignments and due dates as they appear in the Module and calendar

2. Deadlines (due dates and times) are posted on the course calendar on CANVAS.NO LATE ASSIGNMENTSwill be accepted.

3. All assignments must be typed as a word document [no google.docs please!] and submitted on CANVAS. Please make yourself familiar with the various computer labs on campus (D building, NWCET) and the Tech Café. Free tutoring is available at the Writing Lab D204. After the first week of the quarter, technology issues will not be accepted as a valid excuse for any missed or late assignment

4. Special Needs: If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of an emergency, please contact the DSS (Disability Support Services).

Expectations and Outcomes:

The assumption for English 101 is that each student is entering the course with a sound understanding of the following from high school or from ENGL 092/093:

Audience
Sentence/paragraph/paper structure
Grammar and the rules of punctuation

In other words, you should already be able to produce a unified, coherent, and well-developed substantive document.

English 101 will expand on this foundation so that by the end of the course, you will have accomplished the following Course Outcomes, namely the ability to do the following:

Think and read critically:carefully read, analyze, interpret and evaluate claims, beliefs, texts and/or issues.

· frame questions, define problems, and position arguments.

· consider multiple points of view and differentiate between assumptions, beliefs, facts, opinions, and biases.

· read and respond to various texts critically for purposes of interpretation, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and/or judgment.

· demonstrate an understanding of a text’s main point/thesis and its relevant supporting details.

Compose and revise in context:shape written responses for different audiences and purposes.

· consider flexible strategies for prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.

· develop and support thesis statements that are appropriately complex and significant.

· construct unified paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details that advance the thesis.

· apply various methods of development such as illustration, comparison and contrast, and/or analysis.

· balance their individual voices with those from other texts.

· employ style, tone, and mechanical conventions appropriate to the demands of a particular audience or purpose.

Reflect and evaluate: recognize and incorporate newly acquired skills.

· develop the ability to critique their own and others’ work.

· gain a clearer perspective of habits that may detract from the effectiveness of their own writing.

· respond to comments from their instructor and peers

Expectations for Success

What I expect of you so that you will be successful in this course:

that you download and frequently refer to the Modules and Calendar
that you will check Canvas daily Monday through Friday and Sunday evening
that you will check for messages and for any new postings Calendar
that you will submit all assignments on time (I do NOT accept late work).
that you will carefully follow the directions on the various assignments. If you do not understand any directions, please ask me for clarification. I always think that I am being perfectly clear, but I have learned that this is not always the case. Please, ask me if you are confused, but don’t wait until the last minute. It is your responsibility to be fully informed and to submit the requested work on time.
If you are attending in-class meetings that you arrive on time fully informed (having read the requisite materials) and fully prepared to participate in the day’s activities. Do note that I take attendance for both in-class and on-line courses.

What you may expect of me in this course:

that I will check messages as often as possible Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00 pm
that I will check messages at some point on Sunday evening (before 7:00 pm)
that I will respond to your message within 24 hours, with the exception of Friday afternoon through Sunday evening
that I will endeavor to return all assignments within a one week period. I am usually able to do so.
that I am happy to meet with you to discuss your work. You may message me on Canvas or drop by the office at R230 during office hours

Grading Policy:

25% Participation

15% Readings and Reading Response Assignments

25% Rough Draft Assignments

10% Peer Evaluations

25% Final Draft Essays

Final Draft Essays

You will write four 1500-word papers in this class.

Use the MLA guidelines for formatting all assignments. On the first page of every assignment in the top left corner,

Include the following:

Your Name
Course: English 101 & Section # of Class
Instructor’s Name: Paula Sebastian
Date the assignment is submitted
Assignment Title
Creative title for essay, followed by an explanatory title

NOTE: The process for writing, revising and submitting work is on a tight timeline. We will spend extensive timeon the structure, logical organization and development of your papers. NOTE: Papers should be revised during the Rough Draft phase so that the Rough Draft assignment you post is as close to your final draft essay as you can make it. Once a Final Draft has been posted and graded, the assignment is considered complete. Please feel free to ask for additional help from me.