Syllabi for Ms. Brandon-Truyol
ENC 1101- - ENGLISH I SECTION 14818
CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FALL, 2010
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WINTER PARK CAMPUS
Instructor: Maria Brandon-Truyol Mailbox: 201 Credits: 3
Classroom and Meetings: F: 9:00–11:45 AM, Room 114 Office: Available before and after class at the Winter Park Campus, Room 114 or by appointment. Email Address: mbrandon@atlas.valenciacollege.edu. I respond to email messages Monday through Friday, usually within 24 hours after receiving a message. As I check my email daily, (except on weekends) if you do not receive a reply, re-check the address and resubmit it. (alternate email: mariabrandon1@hotmail.com)
Course Description: This course is designed to help you write essays for other classes, to read carefully, to expand your vocabulary, to improve your sentence grammar and punctuation, and to be able to think through issues more clearly. You will write five essays employing different rhetorical strategies introduced in class plus a number of short paragraphs. Each assignment will have specific instructions. On at least three of the essays you will support a thesis using primary or secondary sources and the correct form of documentation (MLA style). Development of essay form, including a documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis on clarity of central and support 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 required if ENC 1101 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements. This course includes a learning activity designed to ensure competence in the basic use of computers.
Prerequisite: Score of 83 on writing component of CPT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in ENC0012 and ENC0012L or ENC0012C or EAP1640 or ENS1441; also, score of 83 on REA0002 and REA0002L or REA0002C or EAP1620 or ENS1421.
Learning Goals of the Course: By the end of the term, a student should be able to:
1. Compose and professionally format 500-950w academic/professional compositions that use source material for support and evidence, and include the following qualities:
Introductions with thesis statements, developed body paragraphs, and conclusions;
Assertions supported by factual evidence thoughtfully reasoned; and
MLA formatted parenthetical and Works Cited documentation
2. Recognize in the student's and other essays
Effective thesis statements, introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions;
Strong paragraph topics and support sentences;
Vivid details and well-reasoned ideas; and
Primary and secondary source information.
3. Edit and revise writing to conform to Standard English and be able to
Recognize and correct most sentence, verb, and other grammatical errors;
Format papers professionally.
Valencia’s Core Competencies. These competencies prepare students for success in and beyond college. They are outlined in the College Catalog, but here is how I see them.
Think: Critical thinking skills = Success. Self reflection improves your thoughts and behaviors. Question and consider everything with an open mind.
Value: The world is narrow and incomplete if seen from one viewpoint. When you share your views, seek and respect the viewpoints of others, you learn the joy of a shared humanity.
Communicate: If you do not communicate, you are alone. Speaking and writing are distinct talents that allow you to control your thoughts, your actions, and the world around you.
Act: Actions define your character to others. Positive actions foster growth and evolution.
Requirements: In order to pass this course with a grade of C, you must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
* Satisfactorily complete all assignments.
* Maintain regular attendance and active participation in class.
* Complete all homework assignments (reading and writing).
Attendance: You are expected to come to every class. If you are absent and miss an assignment or lecture notes, it is your responsibility to get the material from another student or WebCt. If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you may e-mail it to me at . If you e-mail an assignment, and I have not replied to your e-mail within 24 hours, check the e-mail address and send it again. I read and reply to e-mail every single weekday, so I will not accept excuses like “I e-mailed the paper but I forgot to check that it went through.” Be aware that I will only accept ONE e-mailed assignment per student, so use this only in an emergency and don’t get in the habit of missing class and thinking you can e-mail your assignments. Also, be sure you e-mail the assignment early enough so that I will receive it on the due date. If I receive it after the due date, it will be subject to late paper penalties
Papers: All assignments must be typed, double spaced, and handed in on time on the day they are due. Late papers will be docked one letter grade per day, no exceptions. All essays, except the timed writings, must have quotes from sources such as the textbook, as well as a Works Cited page. An essay without quotes will receive a 10 point deduction. An essay without a Works Cited page will receive a 10 point deduction. You will receive guidelines for quoting and documenting sources. Bring 2 copies of your papers for workshop. Workshop counts for a grade, so be sure to come to class and bring your papers or you will lose 5 points.
NOTE: RESEARCH PAPERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED LATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. IN ORDER TO PASS THIS CLASS, YOU MUST WRITE ALL MAJOR PAPERS AND THE RESEARCH PAPER.
Grades: All assignments will be evaluated on the basis of a numerical scale.
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-0 F
Your final grade will be determined as follows:
50% Essays 1 and 2
35% Research paper (must be argumentative)
10% In class essays, final essay
5% Journals, peer editing, quizzes
Journals: There will be journal assignments posted that will deal with the readings assigned.
Quizzes: There may be periodic quizzes based on both the readings assigned from all three books, and some of the lecture notes I have included in the course.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious offense which may result in failing the assignment or the class. The College’s plagiarism policy and procedures will be followed. A student is expected to be honest in all of his or her academic courseware and activities. Academic dishonesty such as cheating of any kind on examinations, course assignments, or projects; plagiarism, misrepresentation; and the unauthorized possession of examinations or other course-related materials is prohibited. Plagiarism is unacceptable to the College community. Academic work submitted by students is assumed to be the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. When students borrow ideas, wording, or organization from another source, they are expected to acknowledge that fact in an appropriate manner. Plagiarism is the deliberate use and appropriation of another’s work without identifying the source and trying to pass off such work as the student’s own. Any student who fails to give full credit for ideas or materials taken from another has plagiarized. When cheating or plagiarism has occurred, the instructor m ay take academic action ranging from denial of credit for or assigning a grade of “F” on a specific assignment, examination, or project, to assigning a grade of ”F” for the course. The student may also be subject to further sanctions such as disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal from the College.
Research papers: Must be a minimum of 1500 words. You are free to choose your topic; however, it must be an argumentative-persuasive paper, and you must give me your topic proposal before you write the paper. RESEARCH PAPERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED LATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Research papers must have quotes from sources other than your own brain, must include a Works Cited page, and must be in MLA format. You will be given guidelines for documenting sources and preparing a Works Cited page. Be sure to follow them. You will also give a brief presentation of your findings to the class.
Extra Credit: I never give extra credit assignments.
- Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (Winter Park Campus, room 203; (407) 582 6887).
Important Dates: Withdrawal Deadline: November 5, 2010
SYLLABUS – Fall, 2010 – Section 14818
TEXTS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: LEGEND:
Mercury Reader , Pearson M
The Brief McGraw-Hill Handbook , Maimon, Peritz, and Yancey B
Note: For the readings, you need only read the assignment; you do not need to answer any questions following any of the readings. However, be aware that there might be quizzes based on the readings, as well as journal entries.
NOTE: This syllabus may be changed.
Wk Date Assignment due Homework
1 9/3 Read 7-12M, and 3-16 B Read 1-7 M, and 16-34 B
2 9/10 Read 12-16 M, and 35-52 B
Read 16-20 M, and 52-72 B
3 9/17 . Read 31-36 M, 73-83 B, 36-42 M, and 87-94 B
4 9/24 Workshop rough drafts – 5 points if you don’t bring one.
Read 45-56 M, 94-100 B, and 101 111 B
5 10/1 ESSAY 1 DUE 10/1 Read 112-118 B, and 56-67 M
6 10/8 Timed writing 1 in class Read 67-72 M, and 119-123 B
Read 124-136 B
7 10/15 Read 89-103 M
Read 136-149 B
8 10/22 Read 103-114 M
Read 123-144 M, and 153-157 B
9 10/29 Workshop rough drafts – 5 points if you don’t bring one.
Read 154-158 M, and 158-172 B
10 11/5 ESSAY 2 DUE 11/5 Read 158-165 M, and 173-178 B
11 11/12 First Workshop research– 5 points if you don’t bring one. Read 165-180 M, and 179-185 B
12 11/19 Final Workshop research – 5 points if you don’t bring one. Read 198-204 M, and 186-207 B
Read 204-218 M, and 207-224 B
13 11/26 School closed for Thanksgiving holiday
14 12/3 RESEARCH PAPER DUE 12/3- - NO EXCEPTIONS
Read 225-262 B, and 218-228 M
15 12/10 Timed writing 2 – in class Read 78-89 M
All journals due/Last day of class
16 12/17 Final Essay in class