Academic Chair: Dr. Shirley Oakley

EAP 1595 Advanced Reading and Writing I starts 1/9 – ends 5/5

Instructor Christina Spiller

E-mail Use My Courses (D2L) e-mail

Emergency or alternate contact ([email protected])

Class Meetings Classroom sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays in LA 115 Location Blended or on-line sessions – through My Courses (D2L)

Class Times Face-to-face Mondays and Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (equal to 5+ hours)

Blended or on-line equals 2+ hours

Course Credits 9 (is not be used towards graduation)

Homework Expect at least one hour for every credit hour (in this case at least 9 hours of homework in addition to class meetings) REQUIRED TEXTS New Directions, Second Edition by Peter S. Gardner Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN: 978- 0-521-54172-5

Grammar Writing Clearly, Third Edition by Janet Lane and Ellen Lange Heinle, 2012. ISBN: 13-978-1-111-35197-7

Novel – Options I Am Malala by Malala and Christine Lamb OR The Last Lecture by Jeffrey Zaslow and Randy Pausch

(both are available at SPC library)

COURSE PREREQUISITES Successful completion of EAP 0495 or placement via testing YOUR COURSE: Welcome to Advanced ESL level 1, also known as EAP 1595! Goal is to build skills in essay writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

This is a blended course - a way to combine in-class and online learning. Blended course means that you will do 1/3 of the classes on-line. In addition, you will have regular homework and quizzes both in and outside of class. We meet face-to-face two days a week, and for the online "day" you will do work through D2L

Here is the official description of the course from the SPC catalog: Prerequisite: EAP 0495 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL.  The fourth of five ESL courses, this college preparatory course is designed to enhance advanced skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building.  Students develop the ability to write structured academic essays with an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic writing tasks.  They develop the ability to comprehend lengthier texts on diverse academic topics by applying appropriate reading strategies, and they develop the ability to use complex grammatical structures appropriate to effective academic discourse, including discussions and essays.  Group interaction, critical thinking skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques.  137 contact hours. (NOTE: Credit for EAP 1595 cannot be used toward graduation.)

COURSE OBJECTIVES (for Students)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives: 1. The student will comprehend lengthy authentic texts on diverse academic topics and apply top down reading strategies. 2. The student will comprehend lengthy authentic texts on diverse academic topics and apply bottom up reading strategies. 3. The student will develop vocabulary acquisition skills to increase vocabulary. 4. The student will demonstrate the use of complex grammatical structures appropriate to effective academic discourse, including discussions and essays. 5. The student will compose structured academic essays and other academic assignments using the process approach with an emphasis on organization, accuracy and cohesiveness. 6. The student will develop media/information literacy for academic reading and writing at course level. GRADING/GRADING POLICY

New Directions 10% Novels 10% Journals 10% Essays 15% Grammar 15% Midterm exams *** 20% Final exams *** 20%

*** The Midterm and Final Exams: all three parts: Grammar, Reading, and Writing and must be at 70% The Final grade is assigned according to the following: 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C below 70 F withdrawal W punitive withdrawal WF Note - The grade of D is not available to students in the EAP program.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Treat everyone (including the teacher/s) in the classroom with respect.

 Be present, prepared, and ready to participate.  Have a positive, scholarly and friendly learning environment.  Work very hard to do well in the course.  No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, (whether that is verbal or physical; including the posting of inappropriate materials on the web).  The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave, call security, to delete posts or materials from an online, and/or take disciplinary action if behavior continues.  Students may not use the Internet for personal use during class time.  All electronic devices including computers, laptops, cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be silenced and/or turned off.  Assignments that are copied (plagiarism – see addendum at end of syllabus) from another student or the Internet will receive a grade of zero and a warning (first offense). If repeated, formal action/documentation and reporting to Chair and Dean of Communications with potential dismissal from SPC

ONLINE LEARNING A portion of this course is taken online which involves inherent risks with regard to technology. It is the student's responsibility to maintain access to course materials by using technical support resources as needed. If hardware and/or software should fail, it is the student's responsibility to make the necessary repairs in a timely fashion. The student should also have an alternative computer identified and available at all times in order to assure continuation of the course. Technical difficulties or unavailability of an alternative computer are not an excuse for missing due dates or assignments. You, alone, are responsible for completing all assignments and quizzes in this course. No other person can have access to this account and/or complete the assignments. If it is revealed that another person has engaged in any class activities, this will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the class.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION: In other words, you must actively participate in class. For this course, active participation is defined as missing no more than three classes and maintaining a course average above 70% .

ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION: The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm For this class, active participation is defined as regular attendance, participation in class discussions, engagement in independent and collaborative assignments, and other in-and-out-of- class assignments. The expectation for this course is that the student supports the work of other students in the class and that the study supports the instructor. Because classroom activities are so important, students will not be considered actively participating in the course if they miss as many as three (3) class sessions , regardless of reasons. The instructor will verify student attendance at least once each week during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, the instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined above. Students classified, as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Students may withdraw themselves from the class at any time during the term. A student who withdraws from a class prior to the 60% point of the term will receive a “W.” Student withdrawals submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF,” which will negatively affect the student’s grade point average here at SPC. Students and instructors will automatically receive an e-mail notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs. ATTENDANCE: Attendance and punctuality is particularly important because we only meet together two times a week. Late work is not accepted No makeup quizzes. **** Three absences are allowed. Please email before class. Tardiness policy: Arriving late to class means you are missing instruction and information. It disrupts the class and causes distractions as well. **** Three late arrivals (10 minutes or more) will count as one absence.

***Special circumstances: please come see me. The college-wide attendance policy is in the Syllabus Addendum: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm MISCELLANEOUS Important Dates Holidays (No classes, Campus is closed): Course Dates: 1/9 - 5/4 MLK Day – 1/16 Deadline to Drop/Add (with refund): 1/13 Spring Break: 3/5 – 3/12 Withdrawal Date to receive a “W”: 3/22 Spring Holiday 4/14 - 4/16 Midterms 3/1 Finals 5/1 - 5/4

Syllabus Addendum— It is also important that you read and understand the additional SPC policies and practices shown on the Syllabus Addendum. The following link below covers the below listed topics: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm • Drop/add and Audit • Grading and repeat course policies • Attendance/Active participation/Withdrawal policies • Federal guidelines related to financial aid and total withdrawal from the college • CLAS graduation requirements • Academic honesty • Student expectations • Online student participation and conduct guidelines • Emergency preparedness • Campus safety and security • Sexual predator information • Disability resources • D2L maintenance • Other support services • College calendar This course is designed to be accessible to all students. Be sure to let your instructor know immediately if you find any part of the course that is not accessible to you. Also, if you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability, please note that St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATIONS Academic Chair: Dr. Shirley Oakley Office Location: LA 185, Clearwater Campus Office Number: (727) 791-5904 Email: [email protected]

LEARNING CENTER (LIBRARY) Free tutoring and 1 hour workshops – Writing Center

What is Plagiarism (SPC handbook)— The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computer-based work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student. When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing one’s name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgements. A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgement of indebtedness. Examples include: 1 Quoting another person's actual words. 2 Using another person's idea, opinion, or theory, even if it is completely paraphrased in one's own words. 3 Drawing upon facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials — unless the information is common knowledge. 4 Submitting a paper purchased from a term paper service as one's own work. 5 Failing to accurately document information or wording obtained on the World Wide Web. 6 Submitting anyone else's paper as one's own work. 7 Violating federal copyright laws, including unauthorized duplication and/or distribution of copyrighted material. Offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantages for yourself or another.

The Use of TurnitIn The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. The Turnitin Usage Agreement can be reviewed at: turnitin.com/agreement.asp. Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.

**** Instructor has the right to change course materials and objectives