<p> KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document Instructor: Ms. Crystal Barletta Master of Arts-Florida Atlantic University ABD in Higher Education Instructional Leadership- Nova Southeastern University (Ed.D. in Progress) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://keiserenglishcomp.weebly.com/ Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 5:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. (students can also meet with me during break or after class) 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 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 </p><p>1 ENC1101 Effective 2011 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.</p><p>Scope and Sequence</p><p>WEEK 1</p><p>Learning  1, 2, 3, 4 Objectives:</p><p>Assigned Reading: M 3/28: Introduction to the course; writing diagnostic and pre-test (QEP) Part 1: Chapters 1-4 (pgs. 3-78) The Rhetorical Star Approach: pgs. 5-12 Purposes of writing pgs. 6-8 Writing Strategies pgs. 8&9 Writing Process pgs. 15-45 Read “The Making of Debtor Nation” by Dr. Louis Hyman http://chronicle.com/article/The-Making-of-Debtor-Nation/126657/ and label the essay following the model on pages 57&58 Read and discuss a response to “How do I prepare for a job interview” from Business Week http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/may2009/ca2009055_836512.htm Write a response to how you do/plan on approaching the interview process. Use Liz Ryan’s article as a model and include tips on how to approach the interview process. </p><p>T 3/29: Part 2: Chapter 5 (pgs. 81-93) “Steps for Writing a Narrative” Read and respond to “Clinical Narrative” (pgs. 86-89); “Interview: Johnny Depp for Alice in Wonderland” (pgs. 91-93)</p><p>Writing Activity: Write a collaborative narrative</p><p>Drafting for 3 page paper narrative (writing workshop)</p><p>Assignment Due Thursday, March 31st: Write a 3 page narrative on a work related experience using the steps in Chapter 5 and read pages 94-111; review chapters 1-5</p><p>TH 3/31: 3 page narrative due and have read pgs. 94-111 Quiz on Chapters 1-5</p><p>2 ENC1101 Effective 2011 3 page narrative peer-review Present papers and peer reviews Part 4: Editing Guide and Editing Activities (pgs. 395-429)</p><p>Assignment Due Monday, April 4th: Read pages 119-131 and pages 134-137; write a 500 word response to one of the writing suggestions from pages 121, 123,128, 129, 130. Write a 1 paragraph response to one of your peers.</p><p>Suggested Learning  Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, collaborative activities, Activities: writing assignments, peer review, informal presentations, and analysis of various media and readings.</p><p>Evaluation:  Pre-test, writing assignments, discussions, collaborative activities, and quizzes</p><p>WEEK 2</p><p>Learning  1, 2, 3, 4 Objectives:</p><p>Assigned Reading: M 4/4: Assignment Due: Have read pages 119-129 and have written a 500 word response to one of the writing suggestions from pages 121, 123,128, or 129 and have written a 1 paragraph response to one of your peers.</p><p>Review and discuss Chapter 6 Writing for Description</p><p>Read and discuss Chapter 7: “Explaining a Process: Cultures and Traditions” pgs. 137-164</p><p>In-class writing and response</p><p>Midterm Review Handout</p><p>Assignment Due Tuesday, April 5th: Read Chapter 8: “Comparing and Contrasting: Computers and Technology” pgs. 166-185</p><p>T 4/5: Assignment Due: Have read Chapter 8: “Comparing and Contrasting: Computers and Technology” pgs. 166-185</p><p>Instead of a quiz, you will come to class and write a response to the Chapter 8 readings</p><p>Read and discuss pgs. 186-193</p><p>Midterm Review</p><p>3 ENC1101 Effective 2011 Write a 1 page analysis of the different writing styles and purposes for writing</p><p>TH 4/7: Midterm Assignment Due Monday, April 11th: Read Chapter 9: “Analyzing Causes and Effects: Health and Medicine” pgs. 195-219 and write a 1 page response to one of the writing assignments on pages 214-215</p><p>Suggested Learning  Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, collaborative activities, Activities: writing assignments, peer review, informal presentations, and analysis of various media and readings.</p><p>Evaluation:  Quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, collaborative activities, and mid-term examination</p><p>WEEK 3</p><p>Learning  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Objectives:</p><p>Assigned Reading: M 4/11: Assignment Due: Have read Chapter 9: “Analyzing Causes and Effects: Health and Medicine” pgs. 195-219 and have written a 1 page response to one of the writing assignments on pages 214-215</p><p>Peer Review using the questions on pg. 218 Read and discuss Chapter 10: “Persuading: Relationships” pgs. 220-257 Writing Activities using Persuasion Videos on Persuasion</p><p>T: 4/12: Quiz on Chapter 9 Readings Chapter 13: “Research Guide” pgs. 317-337 Chapter 14: “Documenting a Research Paper” pgs. 338-381</p><p>Research Writing Activities Research Paper Assigned (1,500 words) Due Tuesday 4/19 Part 4: Editing Guide as needed</p><p>TH 4/14: 3 page paper due (see pg. 240 Writing Suggestions #2) Peer Reviews Outline for the Research Paper Chapter 15: “Giving an Oral Presentation” pgs. 382-393 Power Point Presentations Review and Analysis of Readings Assignment Due Monday, April 18th: Prepare and present a Power Point Presentation on how to write a research paper with your sources and paper outline </p><p>4 ENC1101 Effective 2011 (10-15 slides)</p><p>Suggested Learning  Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, collaborative activities, Activities: writing assignments, peer review, informal presentations, and analysis of various media and readings.</p><p>Evaluation:  Quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, and collaborative activities</p><p>WEEK 4</p><p>Learning  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Objective(s):</p><p>Assigned Reading: M 4/18: Assignment Due: Power Point Presentation on how to write a research paper with your sources and paper outline (10-15 slides)</p><p>Research Writing Workshop Final Exam and Post-Test Review</p><p>T 4/19: Research Paper Due</p><p>Peer Review In-class writing: Write a 2 page analysis of the readings and skills from Week 3</p><p>Final Exam and Post-Test Review TH 4/21: Final Exam and Post-Test</p><p>Suggested Learning  Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, collaborative activities, Activities: writing assignments, peer review, informal presentations, and analysis of various media and readings.</p><p>Evaluation:  Quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, collaborative activities, research essay, presentations, post-test, and a final examination or project</p><p>5 ENC1101 Effective 2011 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</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>6 ENC1101 Effective 2011 KEISER UNIVERSITY Course Control Document – Evidence of Understanding Course: ENC 1101</p><p>By signing below, I affirm that I have received, read and understand the information prov ided in the above course control document; and the grade which I must achieve to pass th e course.</p><p>Print Name: ______</p><p>Signature: ______</p><p>Date: ______</p><p>Instructor: ______</p><p>7 ENC1101 Effective 2011</p>