FINAL 1102 Syllabus-Fall 2010

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Waycross College English 1102 SyllabusFall 2010

Instructor- Elaine Stephens Office-129 C Bldg.

Telephone- 912-449-7562

Home- 912-449-2431

Cell- 912-337-0667

E-mail- [email protected]

[email protected]

Textbooks:

Barnet, et.al. An Introduction to Literature, 16th editionHardy, Thomas The Return of the Native 2nd edition, (edited by Phillip Mallett)

Scope of the Course:Extended forms of writing in exposition and argument; research techniques and

the research paper; introduction to literature

Overall Objectives:To refine and extend the students writing and reading skills

Specific Objectives:1. Organizing essays with complex structure and development

2. Refining and polishing sentence structure and style

3. Locating and utilizing pertinent library materials4. Reading and writing critically about literature

Attendance:Of all responsibilities for the student, attendance is the most important. An

instructor may drop a student from class with a grade of WF when the student has

missed 20 per cent of regularly scheduled classes. Id such absences are excused,

withdrawal grade will be W or WF, depending on the students status at the time h

was dropped. However, it is the students responsibility to pursue the withdrawal

process. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal, nor does it guarantee

administrative withdrawal.

Tardiness:Class will begin on time, and assignments are due in the first five minutes of cl

and not after. Students are expected to remain in class until dismissed by theinstructor. Tardies and/or early departures can count as absences.

Make-up Work:It is the students responsibility to make up any missed work absolutely no later

ONE week after the absence. Habitual absences will not be excused. When a student

absent, he/she has the responsibility of getting make up work immediately; in fac

is in the students best interest to contact the instructor so that he/she can ha

work completed by the next class day. If a student misses a test, then he/she wil

make it up pursuant to the instructors discretion.All make up tests roll into Ocomprehensive test that the student will take on the day of the final after he/shfinishes the final; this comprehensive test will be substantially more thoroughthan original test(s).

Classroom Conduct:This is college. Period. As such, students know and use proper and mature behavio

Rude and/or disruptive people will be asked to leave, and people who are not on t

will also be asked to leave. Electronic devices will be turned off during class.

instructor will not remind students of this rule; it is a matter of courtesy. Tho

who feel the need to use electronic devices in class should reconsider their choi

pursue post-secondary education. Repeat: this is college.

NOTE:Because this class is designed to foster intelligent, mature discussion, it requi

that students behave accordingly.
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Grading:The final grade is determined by:

1. Quizzes 5 %

2. Tests 15 %

3. In class essays 40 %

4. Research paper 20 %

(paper will be retained in division files)

5. Final exam 20 %

(exam will be retained in division files)

Grading:A= 90-100 C= 70-79 F=59 and below

B= 80-89 D= 60-69

Requirements to Pass English 1102:1. An overall average of at least a C

2. An average on the in-class essays of at least C-

3. Satisfactory completion of all assignments

Incompletes:The grade of Incomplete is given to students who, for reason of illness or accide

are unable to complete the course. At least 75% of the coursework must have beencompleted with a passing grade at the time of the request before an I will be

considered. In no case will an I be given as a means of avoiding a failing grad

ADA Statement:

The college is committed to providing accessibility to all students in

accordance to ADA/504 guidelines. Students should contact the director of

student life regarding accessibility.

Academic Support Center:The Academic Support Center (ASC) was created to offer supplemental assistance

to students enrolled in all courses at the college. It provides a variety of

services at all levels, ranging from personal tutoring in math, reading and

composition skills, to providing handouts and supplementary materials on writing

research papers and critiques, taking essay and objective tests, and developing

effective study techniques. Through audiovisual, computerized, self-paced, andone-on-one tutorial work, the ASC assists students in developing strengths and

eliminating deficiencies. Students may be referred by instructors or may

independently seek help.

Individualized ASC Assignments:Instructors may make additional individualized assignments in the ASC. Students

will be informed of such assignments and should check their instructors file in

the ASC for instructions.

The Regents Test:

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia instituted Regents

Testing Program to serve as one means by which each institution in the

University System can ensure that students receiving degrees from theinstitution possess certain minimum skills of reading and writing. Since 1972,

passing both the essay and reading comprehension parts of the Regents Test has

been a requirement for students receiving transfer associate or baccalaureate

degrees from the 34 institutions of the University System (BOR Regents Testing

Program website). The Board of regents requires most students to take the

Regents test during their first semester of enrollment, and preparation for the

test begins in English 1101. If a student does not pass either or both portions

of the test on the first attempt, he/she must retake the test until he/she

passes it. If a student has not passed either or both portions of the test by

the time he/she has 45 semester hours of college credit, he/she will be required

to enroll in the appropriate Regents Skills course(s) prior to retaking the

test(s).


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Tips for Taking the Regents Test:

1. Make sure you register for the test via the colleges website

(http://www.waycross.edu/stlife/forms/test-registration.htm) by the

appropriate date

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appropriate date

3. Get a good nights sleep beforehand; eat breakfast before you take the test

4. Arrive at the testing site at least 10 minutes early; bring a picture IDwith you

5. Attend to personal needs before the test begins; arrange for childcare in

advance

6. Bring at least two pencils for the reading test, two black or blue ink

pens for the essay test, and a dictionary. You will be allowed to use the

dictionary only during the last 15 minutes of the essay testing period

7. Remember that the reading test must be completed ion pencil, and the essay

test must be in ink. No form of white-out or liquid paper is allowed.

8. Choose a topic you know something about

9. When writing the essay, do not skip lines; if you make a mistake, simply

draw a line through the mistake and keep writing

10. Pace yourself. For the essay test, do not spend too much time

brainstorming, and MAKE SURE to leave time for proofreading. For the

reading test, allow ten minutes per passage; do not spend you much time onany one passage

11. You are not penalized for guessing on the reading test, so be sure

to answer every question

12. Remember that an effective essay has an interesting and concise

introduction, a well-organized body with specific details, and a clear

conclusion

13. If you have a tendency to get off topic, reread the topic after each

paragraph you write and make sure you are answering the question

14. If you suspect misspelling, place an asterisk or check mark in the

margin to aid you in finding the error when proofreading so you can

correct it

15. Always, ALWAYS proofread!

Criteria for Grading Essays- Waycross College:

A

Outstanding vocabulary, sentence structure, development and organization

Outstanding maturity of thought and logic

No major errors

No more than two minor errors, depending on the length of the essay

B

Good vocabulary, sentence structure, development and organization

Good maturity of thought and logic

Only one major error

No more than a few minor errors, depending on the length of the essay

C

Average vocabulary, sentence structure, development and organization

Average maturity of thought sand logic

No more than two major errors

Several minor errors, depending on the length of the essay

D

Weak vocabulary, sentence structure, development and organization

Weak maturity of thought and logic

No more than three major errors

Multiple minor errors
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F

Unsatisfactory vocabulary, sentence structure, development and organization

Unsatisfactory maturity of thought and logic

Three or more major errors

Multiple minor errors

Major errors (any one of the following):

1. Sentence fragment 4. Garbled sentence

2. Comma splices 5. Faulty subject-verb agreement

3. Run-on sentence

Minor errors (any three of the following equal a major error):

1. Misused verb form

2. Nonparallel element

3. Misused or omitted comma

4. Misused or omitted semicolon

5. Dangling or misplaced modifier

6. Misuse of adjective or adverb

7. Misused or omitted apostrophe

8. Error in pronoun-antecedent agreement

9. Error in capitalization

10. Error in pronoun case or reference

11. Inappropriate word choice or sentence structure

12. Misspelled word13. Omission of word ending

Controlled Research Paper Assignment:In 1102 a controlled research paper is required and constitutes 20% of the

final grade.

Topic: The paper is a critical interpretation of one aspect (such as style,

character, theme, symbolism, etc.) of the assigned novel. The paper will be

developed using evidence from both primary and secondary sources and will be

approximately 1000words (four to six typed pages) in length.

NOTE: THE PAPER MAY NOT DEAL WITH THE AUTHORS LIFE.For the research paper, a minimum of four secondary sources is required,

exclusive of primary sources, encyclopedias, Masterplots, Cliffs Notes, etc.

All sources must come from the Waycross College Library, from the novel,

and/or from those approved by the instructor. The paper uses MLA format.

Steps for the research paper:

1. Read carefully the novel assigned by the instructor.

2. Identify a tentative topic and submit that topic to the instructor

3. Find secondary sources and submit a working bibliography

4. Develop and submit a working thesis statement and topic outline

5. Complete notes from primary source

6. Complete notes from secondary sources

7. Write and submit outline segments/topic sentences

8. Write rough draft of paper

9. Revise and edit final draft, including documentation and works cited page

10. Submit paper

This paper should represent the students own interpretation of the novel and

should be organized as an extended, fully documented essay. Information and

ideas gained through research should be integrated with the students own

ideas as he/she develops and supports the theses and should be documented.

Proper documentation is essential and will follow the forms reviewed in

class. The Works Cited page should be a separate section at the end of the

paper. The manuscript should be typed (four to six pages) or handwritten (six

to eight pages) in blue or black ink on unlined white paper. One-inch margins

are expected.

PLAGIARISM IS PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO ON THE RESEARCHPAPER.


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Week 10- (10/25-10/28) Work on outlines, etc. for research papers

Week 11-(11/1-11/4)Outline due; Irony- pp. 649-650; Ozymandias-pp. 651-652; To His Coy Mistress-pp. 652-653;Rhythm and Versification-660; An

Immorality-661; Eight OClock-663; GLOSSARY FOR REFERENCE-665-668;

General Review-650; Analysis Tips- 690-692;Do Not Go Gentle into That Good

Night-pp.681-682; poetic forms and stanzaic patterns-672-674;When I

Consider How My Light Is Spent-678; When I Heard the LearndAstronomer687; The Dover Bitch- 806; Dover Beach-778;In-class theme 4

Week 12-(11/8-11/11) Test 11: Poetry; research paper rough draft segments due

Week 13-(11/15-11/18) Work on research papers; rough drafts.NOTE: roughdraft segments will receive grades; failure to maintain deadlines will resultin no grade(s) for these segments

Week 14-(11/22-11/25; HOLIDAY-11/24-26)) Play Reading/Analysis- 839-844;Trifles-845-854; 1359-1360;A Dolls House- 1280-1334; Slam the Door

Softly-handout; (A Dolls House video if time permits)Week 15-(11/29-12/2) Research papers due on 11/30/10 by noon; In-class theme5

Week 16-(12/6-12/9) Test III- Drama; Review for final exam (A Dolls Housevideo if time permits)

12/13-15-Final exams- see schedule on college website

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