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Eng1010 Syllabus/Schedule 1

English 1010 – Expository Writing -- Spring 2003 Course Theme: J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter

INSTR: Mr. Sean Wilson Section 47 OFFICE: AMG 305 TR 1230-0145, PH 315 OFC HRS: TR 10:00-11:30 & by Appt. Section 48 PHONE: 904-8262 TR 0200-0315, AMG 304 EMAIL: [email protected]

REQUIRED TEXTS  Axelrod, Rise B., and Charles R. Cooper. The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, Short 6th edition  Hodges, John C. Hodges, et al. Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook, 14th edition (2000)  Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, (1997) REQUIRED MATERIALS  Access to Microsoft Word  Dictionary  Access to the Internet  Email Account  College-ruled, loose-leaf notebook  Floppy Disk paper  Letter-sized Manila file folders

COURSE OBJECTIVES--English 1010 will introduce you to a systematic writing process and give you much practice in writing. More specifically, you will learn to generate ideas for writing and to explore and limit subjects; to draw content for your writing from various sources to use these sources, and to document them; and to revise your writing to create interesting, unified, coherent essays that are adequately developed.

COURSE ACTIVITIES Reading--You will read (1) chapters from The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing dealing with strategies for writing and reading, (2) sections from Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook on matters of rhetoric and style, and (3) other essays.

Writing & Revising--In addition to in-class writings, you will write at least two drafts of each of the four out of class essays (650-800 words each). You will learn that effective writing is a matter of rewriting, and you will have an opportunity to receive feedback on your writing and to rewrite each of your essays.

Objective tests of reading assignments--You will outline selected chapters in The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing and take objective tests over that material. In addition, you will have quizzes covering chapters that you will have read in H.P. and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Reading Journal—You will maintain a journal in which you will record various kinds of notes about, and reactions to, Ms. Rowling’s story. This type of journal “allows students to make personal connections with literary characters by encouraging students to react in writing to the characters’ actions as the work progresses.” (Source: Winifred Montgomery. “Journal Writing: Connecting Reading and Writing in Mainstream Educational Settings.” Reading & Writing Quarterly 17 (2001): 93-98.).

In class, you will do this journal writing on loose-leaf notebook paper. Out of class, you will type these notes, and ALL of your journal entries will be organized in a folder that will be collected at various times during the semester. Your journal grade will be based on the ratio of journal entries you complete to the total journal entries assigned. Expect about one or two journal entries per week as assignments. These entries are for your own benefit to help you gather ideas and practice things we go over in class. Eng1010 Syllabus/Schedule 2

Attendance—I will take roll daily, and if you miss more than three classes or fail to attend any mandatory teacher/student conferences, you will fail the course. Once you have used up your three free absences, they are gone, and I cannot overlook or excuse any additional absences. Only absences for university-sanctioned functions (for instance, trips relating to sports, chorus events, livestock judging, &c.) are excused. In such cases, you are responsible for notifying me of the absence well in advance and for getting your work in before you will be absent.

Tardiness-- You should also be aware that class runs by MY watch, not yours! Arriving late indicates a lack of respect for me and for your classmates. Therefore, TWO late arrivals will equal an absence. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after I have started class, you are absent.

GRADES Final Course Grade—To be eligible to earn course credit, you must (1) complete all in-class writings, (2) complete at least two drafts of all five essays, (3) meet writing assignment deadlines, and (4) meet all attendance requirements. Then your course grade will be determined as a ratio of Total Points Earned divided by Total Points Available (see below).

100 pts. Essay 1 (Diagnostic) 150 pts. Essay 5 (Interpretation) 100 pts. Essay 2 (C & C/Response) 200 pts. Final Essay 150 pts. Essay 3 (Profile ) *GROUP PROJECT* 50 pts. Participation &, Writing Journal 200 pts. Essay 4 (Arguing a Position) 50 pts. UWC Tutorials Eng1010 Syllabus/Schedule 3

1000 TOTAL POINTS

Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D below 60 = F (0-0.6) Please note that to pass English 1010, you course average must be a C (at least 70).

Students who fulfill all course requirements but fail to achieve C or better and who are attempting the course for the first time will receive a course grade of N (not passing), which gives them another opportunity to pass the course without lowering their GPAs. Final course grades will be reported as A, B, C, F or N (no plus or minus grades).

COURSE POLICIES Late Work—All assigned work is DUE on the day that it is DUE. Nevertheless, Life does happen. For that reason, you have one and only one opportunity to submit a late essay. You may turn in one essay up to 24 hours late, except for the Final Essay, without a grade penalty. After that one exemption, any other late work will NOT be accepted. This does not cover homework or in-class work, which cannot be turned in late.

Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities. If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, please speak with me as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Students Services (898-2783) with questions about accommodations.

Plagiarism-- The most flagrant instances of plagiarism are (1) submitting work that is copied from another student's writing, (2) having someone dictate what should be written, and (3) using printed or Internet sources without documentation. If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating in my class, you will receive an F in my class and your activities will be reported to the Dean of Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action.

TUTORING SERVICE--The Writing Center is located in Peck Hall 325 (phone 904-8237, e-mail [email protected]). If I find that you have writing problems that can be best addressed in tutoring sessions, I will require that you take advantage of this free service. Also throughout the semester, I will require all students to go to the Writing Center and take part in various grammatical and mechanical tutorial sessions.

**On days when our class does not meet you should make every effort to either work ahead, to read ahead, or to schedule a session to work with a member of the Writing Center staff on the development or revision of an essay.

*** This syllabus is subject to modification at the instructor’s discretion.

English 1010 (Expository Writing) -- CLASS SCHEDULE -- Fall 2001

IMPORTANT NOTES: Always bring this syllabus/schedule to class along with your copy of The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing. Bring other books and materials as instructed.

Homework writings and outlines for tests: This work should be completed in full prior to the class for which it is due. Late homework will not be accepted

A partial overview of the semester’s work: Eng1010 Syllabus/Schedule 4

Week 01 (01/07-01/09) T – Course Introduction and Syllabus R – ESSAY ONE: Diagnostic Week 02 (01/14-01/16) T – Discuss: The Writing Process R – TEST: SMG ch. 13; Return Diagnostic; Discuss: Paragraph Development Week 03 (01/21-01/23) T – Discuss: Revising vs. Editing; Writing Center Presentation R – TEST: SMG chs. 14&15; Discuss: Reading Strategies; Week 04 (01/28-01/30) T – Discuss: Critical Reading Strategies; Submit Revised Essay 1 R – Discuss: Journal Assignment *N.B. – 02/03 is the last day to drop this class without a Grade. Week 05 (02/03-02/05) T – TEST: Harry Potter, chs. 1&2; Review Journal Entries