Freshman Composition I (Eng 111)

Fall 2014 Campbellsville High School Dual Credit (English IV)

Instructor: Andrea Lawler

Course Description

English 111 is a course in writing as a recursive process involving the discovery and communication of meaning. The students write, revise, and edit texts with the aim of communicating with various audiences of readers. Students whose final grades are lower than “C” must retake ENG 111 the next semester.

Assignments in this dual-credit course include a variety of writing situations and demands, with 20-25 combined pages of writing required. The objective of this course is an advanced standard of proficiency. Effective communication will be stressed. Because the thrust of the course is toward academic discourse for a general audience, papers will not be highly specialized: ability to communicate with non-specialist teacher and students from other disciplines is an important element in each writing assignment.

Course Objectives (Goals):

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Connect good writing with life scenarios and other disciplines (Diversity and Human behavior);
  • Use critical thinking to evaluate, analyze and synthesize data in texts (Critical Thinking);
  • Develop ethical understanding and technical proficiency in use of MLA or other documentation studies and in the presentation of sources (Ethics); and
  • Demonstrate appropriate style, vocabulary, and Standard English (Oral and Written communication).

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Instructor Information

Mrs. Andrea Lawler

BA in English (University of the Cumberlands 2001)

Teacher Certification (Campbellsville University 2008)

MA in English (Morehead State University 2009-2011)

MA in Library and Information Science (University of Kentucky 2014)

Planning: 6th Period

Email:

Website:

Phone: 270.465.8774 ext. 2209

Address: (CHS) 230 West Main Street

Campbellsville, KY 42718

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Grade Scale

90-100% A

80-89%B

70-79%C

60-69%D

Weight of Assignments:

Essays70%

Online Blogs10%

In-Class Writing/Participation/ 20%

Homework/Quizzes/Attendance

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Attendance:

Mandatory unless cleared with instructor or required due to illness/emergency. Reoccurring absences could lead to an F.

Late Work/Revisions:

Essays may be revised and resubmitted one week after returned to the student (unless previously noted). The student will receive the higher grade. Late papers WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED unless prior permission is granted. In these cases, students must present the instructor with a doctor’s note or school activity waiver. No papers may be emailed, unless requested by the instructor. Any student missing work due to an official school activity must contact the instructor to turn in work and/or to be prepared for the next class. Absence does not excuse one from preparation.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes any instance of copying another’s words without using quotations orparaphrase or any instance of using another’s ideas without citations. Most of your work will be based on materials you have collected from sources; therefore, you must keep track of your sources as you collect the data and be sure to cite them in any of the papers you write. Citations need to follow the MLA format. If you do plagiarize material for an assignment, expect to receive a zero (0) as a grade on that assignment and to face disciplinary action according to the student handbook.

Required Texts:

Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2012. Print.

MLA Handbook 7th Edition (Supplied in class- but you may want your OWN copy for convenience and use in other courses)

Troyka, Lynn Quitman, and Douglas Hesse. Quick Access Compact (Brief). 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc., 2014. Print. (ISBN-13:978-0321914071)

(Students must have classroom access to the text to be successful in completing the course.)

Required Materials:

2” or 3” - 3 Ring Binder (with 5 plain tab dividers- white only)Post-it notes

College Ruled Notebook PaperClip Board

Highlighter2 Pocket Folder (No clips) -Purple

Black Ink Pen

Red Ink Pen

Jump Drive

General Information:

All essays are to be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt font unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Students will need a binder to keep evidence of their work and revisions. No drafts will be thrown away. Changes in the syllabus may occur. Students must have access to the Internet and word processing software. If a student does not have access to these at home, they must PLAN AHEAD and use the computer at the high school or university. Any student enrolled in this course will have access to the CU library.

Disability Statement:

Campbellsville University is committed to reasonable accommodations for students who have documented learning and physical disabilities, as well as medical and emotional conditions. If you have a documented disability or condition of this nature, you may be eligible for disability services. Documentation must be from a licensed professional and current in terms of assessment. Please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at 270-789-5192 to inquire about services.

Major Assignments(Dates Subject to Change)

POINTSDUE DATE

Essay 1: The Danger of A single Story (Narrative Essay)100ptsAUG 22ND

Essay 2: Description Essay 100ptsSept 12th

Essay 3: Definition Essay(Concept)100ptsOCT 2nd

Essay 4: Analyzing a Story (Compare and Contrast Essay)150ptsOCT 31st

Essay 5: Process Essay (Snapguide Project)150ptsNOV 14th

Essay 6: Classification and Division Essay150ptsDEC 5th

FINAL ESSAY: Cause & Effect Essay250ptsDec 19th

(For details on weekly assignments/tasks, please refer to the class schedule)