FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I ¨ ENC 1101 CRN 10064 ¨ Fall 2017
Valencia College East Campus ¨ Building 1 Room 1-331
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Instructor: Colleen Dieckmann
Best Contact: Blackboard Message
E-mail:
Campus Office Hours: by appointment
Communications Department – Building 7
REQUIRED BOOK & Materials:
· Everything You Need to Know about College Writing, Lerych & Criswell, 20156, Bedford/St. Martin's
ISBN 978-1-319-08807-1
(Our Valencia Bookstore: http://www.valenciabookstores.com - select East Campus)
· Plain Pocket Folders for Writing Portfolio Submission, Index Cards, Class Notebook/Organizer, 8.5” x 11” Blank Lined Paper (no ruffled edges), Printer, Printer Ink, and Printer Paper (personal and/or computer lab), Dark Ink Pens
· Access to Internet/Blackboard Online Class Account/Microsoft Word & Excel
We use a Valencia College online (Blackboard) account for communication and assignments beyond the classroom and for access to all class information and handouts.
Valencia College has computer labs available for students to access Blackboard for their work, and it is the student's responsibility to manage his or her schedule to obtain needed access. Blackboard access will be reviewed the first week of class, and students are expected to follow the directions, complete the online orientation and learn Blackboard independently of the classroom. (Additional Blackboard help is available via Skillshops, faculty office hours, and other resources listed online.) Students are responsible for making arrangements to log in to the class Blackboard account for assignments and as needed to review information, communicate with the instructor and classmates, and access and print any/all assignments and related handouts as needed and required. A full copy of the syllabus, detailed assignment list, and any updates to the class schedule are located in the class Blackboard account. There are two ways to access the class Blackboard account:
To Access Our blackboard account:
From the main Valencia web page http://valenciacollege.edu
1. Select 'Blackboard Learn' from the 'Quick Links' pull down menu at the top of the page
2. Log in using your Atlas login information
4. Choose Freshman Comp I from the My Courses list
From Valencia Atlas:
1. Log in to Atlas from the main Valencia web page http://valenciacollege.edu
2. Select the 'Courses' tab
3. Click on 'My Courses (Blackboard)' in the My Courses box
4. Choose Freshman Comp I from the My Courses list
Valencia College provides labs and necessary technologies. Contact the labs for more information: http://valenciacollege.edu/labs/.
Technology Tools:
· Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Adobe Reader and other tools
· Firefox Browser
· Microsoft Student Advantage Office Pro Plus is available via Atlas for students: http://valenciacollege.edu/support/howto/
· The above listed tools are available in student or trial versions at the bookstore and/or via the Student Services System Requirements/Plug-ins page http://valenciacollege.edu/oit/learning-technology-services/student-resources/getting-started-online/system-requirements.cfm.
· Flash, Quicktime and other programs may be needed to watch some of the additional helpful resources.
· Course Support- http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/
Note: Students may find some functions limited with Safari or Explorer in the Blackboard environment. If you have any trouble, especially with Safe Assign, try Firefox.
*** Proficiency in a word processing program such as Microsoft Word is needed to successfully complete this class. Students who need to learn Word or a similar program need to seek out assistance immediately through Valencia Skillshops, tutoring, or other training classes. Students are expected to begin submitting work using Word or another similar program within the first week of classes. Students will be required to use Word by the second week of class, to obtain documents online and begin writing, editing, and printing papers. ***
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
Successful Reading, Writing, Technology & Research Strategies!
Course Description:
Development of essay form, including documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis on clarity of central and supporting ideas, adequate development, logical organization, coherence, appropriate citing of primary and/or secondary sources, and grammatical and mechanical accuracy. Gordon Rule course in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. Minimum grade of C is required if ENC 1101 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.
Course Objectives and Outcomes:
Students will compose expository essays (first course outcome).
Objectives related to this outcome:
Student will be able to construct a thesis that clearly expresses the main idea of the assignment.
Student will be able to develop topic sentences that support the thesis.
Student will be able to generate supporting ideas/details.
Student will be able to integrate supporting ideas/details.
Student will be able to connect supporting ideas/details to thesis statement.
Student will be able to compose introductions and conclusions.
Student will be able to implement transitions between ideas.
Student will be able to draft, revise, edit, and proofread.
Students will write in standard American English (second course outcome).
Objectives related to this outcome:
Student will be able to write grammatically correct sentences.
Student will be able to write mechanically correct sentences.
Student will be able to vary sentence patterns.
Student will be able to employ effective diction.
Student will be able to edit for clarity.
Students will write a documented essay (third course outcome).
Objectives related to this outcome:
Student will be able to recognize information that requires documentation.
Student will be able to integrate source materials into essay.
Student will be able to use a recognized documentation style, which includes in-text citations and a works cited/reference page.
Students will demonstrate information literacy (fourth course outcome).
Objectives related to this outcome:
Student will be able to recognize credible print and digital source material.
Student will be able to identify existing technological resources for writing.
Students will develop critical reading skills (final course outcome).
Objectives related to this outcome:
Student will be able to identify main ideas and supporting details.
Student will be able to recognize overall patterns of organization.
Student will be able to discern author's tone.
Student will be able to recognize intent and/or bias.
Student will be able to read texts for literal meaning.
Student will be able to read texts for inferential meaning.
Through reading and discussion of non-fiction essays and other documents, you will improve your critical thinking, speaking, reading and writing skills. You will:
§ compose essays in several rhetorical modes
§ use conventions of standard American English
§ demonstrate competence in research & documentation
§ participate in class discussions, group exercises, and group presentations to learn strategies for evaluating different types of written documents, developing presentation skills, and managing classroom technologies
§ improve your written communication skills by writing several drafts of a variety of college papers, using the latest MLA guidelines,
§ learn to use electronic media to evaluate learning styles and resources, review grammar and punctuation, and research topics for critical analysis.
ENC 1101 is designed to introduce students to current literacies, including learning activities to ensure competence in the basic use of computers. This course includes computer-based activities, which impact your final grade.
§ You will be required to use a word processor for final and edited drafts of all writing assignments outside of the classroom.
§ In addition to standards of composition, 10-20 percent of your grade per typed assignment will reflect neatness and accuracy in following standard requirements for paper format, such as margins and spacing, as outlined in this course.
§ You will be required to log on to your Online Course (Blackboard) account to access handouts, submit electronic copies of your assignments and write online journal responses to active links and writing prompts.
§ Your formal typed papers are a total of 70% of your grade, and your online journals are worth 5% of your final course grade.
Each student is expected to turn in a total of 4 writing portfolio projects that include revised, typed essays, along with the corresponding rough and revised drafts of each essay with all prewriting and research in MLA format. All major papers are required for success in this class. In addition, the final exam must be completed for credit in this course.
Course Prerequisite:
Score of 103 on writing component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in ENC 0027 or minimum grade of C in ENC 0025C or EAP 1640C, and a score of 106 on reading component of PERT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in REA 0017C or EAP 1620C.
Valencia Student Core Competencies:
This course seeks to reinforce the following Valencia Student Competencies:
v Think clearly, critically and creatively by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating and evaluating knowledge.
v Evaluate your own and other’s values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives.
v Communicate by reading, listening, writing, and speaking effectively.
v Act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly by implementing effective problem solving and decision making strategies.
v Understand and use quantitative information.
CLASS LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS: A RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY OF WRITERS
Class interaction is used to clarify points, introduce new writing strategies and interact with other college writers in learning and workshop groups. It is critical that students prepare ahead of time with their readings and paper drafts as outlined on the schedule.
· A balance of active participation and, at times, refocusing on the tasks at hand is essential for class success. Since class time is limited, some discussions will be moved to our online community or conference for further discussion.
· As this class investigates topics with alternate points of view, it is important to practice mutual respect. Please refer to the handout “Your Community of Writers” and your handbooks.
· Although small groups allow for a more informal roundtable discussion, during class lecture and discussions please raise your hand and wait to be called to speak. Distracting behavior, including talking out of turn, and using unapproved technology is inappropriate college classroom behavior.
· Points will be deducted from a student’s class participation grade for distracting behavior, and students who continue such behavior may be reassigned seating, removed from the classroom and may be required to attend a personal conference, counseling, an official report on file with the college, and a class behavior seminar before returning to the classroom.
· No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom. Please eat your snacks before entering the classroom and dispose of all drinks (except for spill proof containers) before entering the classroom.
Attendance Policy & Requirements: COMMUNICATE ¨ DON’T BE LATE
This class is designed as a writing workshop. Class work includes supervised practice of individual writing, group writing, editing, evaluating and rewriting activities. Regular class attendance is absolutely necessary.
n Valencia’s policy states: “Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered.” Classroom attendance and participation are vital to academic success. Missing more than three classes during our semester is considered excessive. Students are subject to being withdrawn from the course after the 4th absence except for documented medical emergencies, approved and documented medical treatment/conditions, or excused absences listed below. Students are subject to being withdrawn from the course for missing over 20% of classes, excused and unexcused.
n Planned Absences: Notify instructor of any planned absences two weeks in advance in writing via our Blackboard Messages and in person and to arrange for missed work in advance. There are no excused absences except for designated religious holidays, approved school events, military service and approved/documented severe medical treatments/conditions, so make arrangements to attend all classes. Students who have an excused absence must make arrangements in advance for any missed work and must be prepared to bring in their current class assignment on their return. (Late work for planned absences is not accepted unless pre-arranged/approved, except for main papers with late penalties – see late work policy.)
n Medical Emergences: Notify instructor of documented medical emergencies as soon as possible and arrange a face to face or phone conference as soon as possible to discuss missed assignments and within one week of the absence.
n Please note that ongoing medical challenges do not excuse a student from regular attendance. Please see the instructor in advance to discuss absences, make-up work, and clarifications regarding the above attendance policy.
n The no-show reporting period for this course begins September 6th. If students registered for the course have not attended any classes from the first day of class to the beginning of the no-show reporting period, then the instructor will withdraw them from the course on the first day of the no-show reporting period.This will count as an attempt in the class, and students will be liable for tuition. If your plans have changed and you will not be attending this class, please withdraw yourself through your Atlas account during the drop period for this part of term.
n Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W”. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline listed on the Valencia College Calendar. A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date. The withdrawal deadline for this class is November 10th, 2017. It is highly recommended that you meet with your faculty, academic and financial aid advisors before making changes to your class status. The complete policy and the deadline to withdrawal from this course is listed in the current catalog and is also available online at http://valenciacollege.edu.
n Note to International Students (F1 or J1 Visa): Please be advised that withdrawal from this course due to attendance may result in the termination of your visa status if you fall below the full-time enrollment requirement of 12 credit hours. Contact Valencia’s International Student Services for more information.