KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document

KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document Instructor: Professor Barletta Master of Arts-Florida Atlantic University ABD in Higher Education Instructional Leadership- Nova Southeastern University (Ed.D. in Progress) E-mail: [email protected] Access to the Blog and Assignments: http://keiserenglishcomp.weebly.com/

COURSE TITLE:  English Composition I COURSE NUMBER:  ENC 1101 PREREQUISITES:  ENC 0001 or demonstration of proficiency in basic English CREDIT HOURS:  3.0 semester credit hours CONTACT HOURS:  48 LECTURE HOURS:  48 TEXTBOOK TITLE:  Write Now, Custom Bundle with Smart Thinking (You will need Smarthinking for all of your assignments) PUBLISHER’S McGraw-Hill NAME: TEXT AUTHOR’S  Karin Russell NAME: TEXT ISBN:  TBA INSTRUCTOR  Earned doctorate or master’s degree in English or master’s degree with 18 QUALIFICATIONS: graduate credit hours in subject taught. GORDON RULE:  This is a Gordon Rule course requiring a minimum of 4,000 written words. Students enrolled in AA, BA or BS programs must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive credit. COURSE  Develops writing skills to achieve career goals. Topics include using principles DESCRIPTION: of pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing to write clear, well-developed paragraphs, essays, and a documented research paper. COURSE TOPICS:  Using the writing process: discovering, planning, composing, getting feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading.  Writing effective paragraphs and essays using a variety of rhetorical aims and writing strategies.  Developing critical thinking skills through responding critically to readings and various media.  Recognizing and correcting common errors in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.  Writing a documented research essay using the APA format. COURSE  Upon completion of the course, students are able to: OBJECTIVES: 1. Effectively apply the principles of the writing process: discovering, planning, composing, getting feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading. 2. Develop and organize purposeful, unified, and coherent paragraphs and essays using a variety of rhetorical aims and writing strategies. 3. Respond critically to readings and various media. 4. Apply higher-order writing skills (such as organization, coherence, and support for arguments) and lower-order skills (such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, and documentation). 5. Apply research and documentation methods using the APA format.

1 ENC1101 Scope and Sequence Effective 2011

WEEK 1 Course Evaluation Strategies (Methodologies) Student performance is evaluated as follows: 20 %  Examinations 55 %  Assignments (quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, presentations, collaborative activities) 20 %  Final examination or project 05 %  Post-test 100 %  Total possible score

Grading Scale A final grade is determined using the following grading scale 90-100%  A 80-89.99%  B 70-79.99%  C 65-69.99%  D Up to 64.99%  F

Methods of Course Delivery: The subject matter in this course is presented in various forms which may include lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, collaborative activities, computer assignments, student projects and presentations, on-line research, guest speakers, or field trips.

Attendance

Class attendance is mandatory and imperative for student success. If you plan on missing class, will be late, or need to leave early, please let me know ahead of time and understand that it is your responsibility to complete all assignments to the best of your ability and turn them in on time.

Students who miss 20% or more of the classes will not be eligible to take the final exam and will not be able to pass the course.

Students who miss 2.5 or more classes will be ineligible to take the midterm and/or final exam.

Part of the attendance includes dress code, which means you must be in business attire as part of the class and Keiser requirements. Students not properly dressed will be asked to leave and return when dressed appropriately.

2 ENC1101 Effective 2011 Students are responsible for all course material, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, and exams that are missed due to class absences.

Students must be present on the days of the midterm and final. Students will not be permitted to makeup the exam without proper documentation.

Any quiz, test, exam, or writing assignment missed must be made up by Friday of that week in order to avoid earning a grade of “0.” (The quiz, test, or exam will be in the library.)

Withdrawing from the Class

If you decide to withdraw from the course, you must do so by the end of week 2 in order to avoid receiving a “WF.”

Late Policy

Late work will not be accepted. If you are absent on the date that an assignment is due, it must be e-mailed to me by the beginning of class.

Students who do not turn in an assignment will receive a grade of “0.”

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of words and/or ideas of another as if they were one’s own and without acknowledgement of their source. The act of plagiarizing will result in a failing grade in the course. If you are unsure how to properly cite your sources, please e-mail me or see me during my office hours. Please see the Keiser University Catalog for more information on the disciplinary actions of plagiarism.

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to complete all assignments.

Class participation is important and expected.

Please bring your textbook and a notebook or laptop to each class.

Be respectful of all members of the class.

You may bring food or drinks to class, but please save them for the break and do not eat or drink in class.

3 ENC1101 Effective 2011 Please keep cellphones out of sight. If you are expecting an important phone call, please let me know at the beginning of class.

You are required to login to www.keiseruniversity.org 2-3 times a week to access course information and to submit assignments

Login: WPBENC1101

Password: Success

KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document – Evidence of Understanding Course: ENC 1101

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