English
1302: Composition II
Section
009; Synonym 44928
Associate
Adjunct Professor Becky Villarreal
Office: CYP
Learning Lab, room 2108
Email:
bvillarr@austincc.edu;
Phone: 512-223-2045
Website: http://www.austincc.edu/bvillarr/
Objectives
| Materials
| Index
| Office
Hours
| Grade
System |
Policies
|
Students with
Disabilities
PREREQUISITE
Enrollment in ENGL 1302 requires
credit for ENGL 1301, or its equivalent, with at least a
grade of "C." Instructor will verify.
Please send
me a photocopy of an official transcript showing that you
have successfully completed English 1301 BEFORE the
second day of class . If you've received both credit
through ACC, there is no need to send proof. You may send
the transcript via email, fax (512-223-2046; Attention:
Becky Villarreal), intercampus mail, or snail mail (Becky
Villarreal, Cypress Creek Campus, 1555 Cypress Creek
Road, Cedar Park, Texas, 78613). If you do not send your
proof by the second day of class, I may withdraw you from
my roster to make room for students who have their
records on file.
Course
Description
ENGLISH 1302 is a continuation
of English 1301 with emphasis on analysis of readings in
prose fiction. Students will use literary elements to
interpret short fiction.
Objectives
The goals of Composition II are
to promote
Critical thinking, reading, and
writing within an intercultural context;
Clear, coherent, confident, and
effective communication;
Collaborative writing and
learning;
Literary
analysis.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of English 1302,
students should be able to
o Think, read, and write
critically;
o Effectively use referential
(interpretive/analytical) writing;
o Critically analyze
fiction;
o Appreciate and understand how
the elements of fiction work together.
Requirements
This course will focus on seven
elements of fiction: central idea, character, conflict,
point of view, setting, language, and tone. These
elements will be incorporated into five to seven writing
assignments, varying in length from 200-1000 words (for a
minimum total of 2500 words) and using either a
cumulative or single-element approach. To qualify for the
Departmental Exam, in at least one paper students must
demonstrate their mastery of MLA style for documentation
by using parenthetical documentation and providing a list
of works cited that contains at least one source other
than the primary source.
Your instructor may establish
deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of
assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course.
It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor
will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
Essays 1-3 must be completed by
the date noted in the schedule in order to qualify for
the department exam (to be taken in the testing center).
Please see the English
department syllabus
for more information.
Grading
Your instructor will assign
letter or number grades to some or all required essays.
Students will be given the opportunity to draft and
revise each required essay assignment one or more times
(instructor will determine how many times and how final
grade will be awarded). Students will also be required to
pass the "Departmental Exam" (see description below) in
the Testing Center to pass the course with a minimum
grade of "C." Your instructor's grading system will be
explained in detail in his or her individual course
syllabus.
The Departmental
Exam
The Departmental Exam will be
taken under supervision in the Testing Center. Given a
story to read, you will write a critical analysis of at
least 750 words. Your instructor will provide you more
detailed instructions about the test, which will be
evaluated "ACCEPTED" or "RETEST" only. If you do not pass
on the first try, you may retest once. Your essay must
discuss all of the elements of fiction and must
demonstrate the following:
o Coherence, analytical
thinking, and an understanding of the story.
o Adherence to stylistic,
grammatical, and mechanical conventions.
Your instructor may establish
deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of
assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course.
It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor
will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
NOTE: You must provide your
instructor with a Composition II File Folder (available
in the bookstores) for your papers. Your instructor will
keep your folders for one semester following your
enrollment. You are responsible for making copies of any
papers you want to keep for your files.
INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODOLOGY
During this course, you will
write
five papers , read
over a dozen short stories, complete prewriting
activities and quizzes, peer edit, research, and
participate in online discussions.
The Course
Website Index
I. Blackboard
and ACC Email (Both
are MANDATORY)
Before beginning the course, you
will need to activate your ACCeID and ACC Email.
Establishing an ACC email account is a requirement for
this course.
First, you will need to set up
an ACCeID. For instructions, go to:
http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/step1.htm
Next, you will need to set up
your ACC email (MANDATORY). Without ACC email, there will
be no way for us to communicate.
Click
here to set up your ACC email.
To access Blackboard using your
ACCeid, go to:
You can access this course by
clicking the course title located in the My Courses
module. If you have
problems with Blackboard, ACCeid, or ACC email, call the
Help Desk at: 512-223-help.
Click
here for technological requirements and helpful tips on
surviving the online environment.
After reading this syllabus, you
need to enroll into Blackboard
(you will not be
officially enrolled in this class until you have set up
Blackboard, which will not be available until 2-3 days
before the class begins). Although we are utilizing the
Blackboard system, please bookmark my ACC site
http://www.austincc.edu/bvillarr/
in the event that Blackboard experiences technical
difficulties.
Once inside Blackboard, the
Course Syllabus, Reading List, Minor Assignments Guide,
and Schedule can be found by clicking the Course
Information button. All quizzes can be found by clicking
Assignments. The Discussion Boards (BBs), Email, and Chat
Room (see Collaboration) can be accessed in the
Communication tab. In Tools, students can check grades.
II. Grammar,
Punctuation, and MLA Review
III. English
1302 Schedule
The schedule, linked above,
provides access to reading materials and
assignments.
IV. English
1302 Paper Guidelines
Paper assignments and guidelines
can be accessed from this link.
V. English
1302 Reading List
Delbanco, Nicholas and Alan
Cheuse. Literature Craft & Voice (LCV), Volume 1:
Fiction. ISBN 9780073104447
Any college English/writing
handbook with current (2009 or later) MLA guidelines
Folder for graded
papers
One large envelope (for sending
graded papers)
Personal computer and 28.8 +
modem
Word processing program like
Microsoft Word
3.5 computer floppy disks, C-D
roms, or flashdrives (for back-up)
To
order ACC texts online, click
here!
For
bargains, try Direct Textbooks!
***If you have any problems
finding your textbook via ACC, please contact Jeanette
Lien at (512)480-0815.
Grading
System
Your instructor will assign
letter or number grades to some or all required essays.
Students will be given the opportunity to draft and
revise each assignment one or more times (instructor will
determine how many times and how final grade will be
awarded). Students will also be required to pass the
"Departmental Exam" (see description below) in the
Testing Center to pass the course with a minimum grade of
"C."
The Departmental Exam will be
taken under supervision in the Testing Center. Given a
story to read, you will write a critical analysis of at
least 750 words. Your instructor will provide you more
detailed instructions about the test, which will be
evaluated "ACCEPTED" or "RETEST" only. If you do not pass
on the first try, you may retest once. Your essay must
discuss all of the elements of fiction and must
demonstrate the following:
o Coherence, analytical
thinking, and an understanding of the story.
o Adherence to stylistic,
grammatical, and mechanical conventions.
Your instructor may establish
deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of
assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course.
It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor
will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
NOTE: You must provide your
instructor with a Composition II File Folder (available
in the bookstores) for your papers. Your instructor will
keep your folders for one semester following your
enrollment. You are responsible for making copies of any
papers you want to keep for your files.
Activity
Points Maximum
for each
Points
Possible
Attendance/Participation
10
points deducted after 1st
absence
120
Five
Papers
100-200
pts.
800
Quizzes
20
pts.
80
Extra
Credit
5-10
pts.
10
maximum
1020 total
points possible
FINAL GRADE
A
900-1000
PTS
B
800-899
PTS.
C
700-799
PTS.
D
600-699
PTS.
F
599 OR
LESS
Attendance/Class
Participation and Course Policies
Regular and punctual class and
laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If
attendance or compliance with other course policies is
unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from
the class.
Attendance is mandatory.
Any
student who misses more than three classes in a row or a
total of five or more classes will be asked to withdraw.
Coming to class late or leaving early more than twice
counts as an absence.
HOW TO REACH
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Office Hours: Currently, I am
working in the Learning Lab at the Cypress Creek campus
in room 2108 and you are encouraged to schedule an
appointment at any time during the 20 hours a week that I
am scheduled to work each week. Please see Staff
Information in Blackboard or the ACC staff directory for
detailed office
hours because they
change each semester. The phone number in the lab is
512-223-2045, but only call this number when I am on duty
and please do not leave a message. Before making an
appointment, check my office
hours in Blackboard
to note my availability, and then email me at
bvillarr@austincc.edu. Email is the best way to contact
me as I check it daily.
Withdrawal
Policy
It is the responsibility of each
student to ensure that his or her name is removed from
the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the
class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to
drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If
a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also
verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final
Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged
to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their
records. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent
time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a
higher tuition rate, for that course. State law permits
students to withdraw from no more than six courses during
their entire undergraduate career at Texas public
colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all
course withdrawals automatically count towards this
limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the
ACC college catalog.
If major
assignments are not completed on time, you may be subject
to withdrawal by the instructor. If
you are failing the course or if you are asked to "drop,"
withdrawing is your responsibility. You can only withdraw
in the Admissions Office. If you are unable to withdraw
yourself, please ask me and I will try to do it for you.
The final withdrawal date is clearly listed in the course
schedule. Before you make the decision to withdraw from
any course, please consult with your counselor, financial
aid office, and instructor.
Incompletes
An instructor may award a grade
of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to
complete all of the objectives for
the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot
be carried beyond the established date in the
following semester. The completion
date is determined by the instructor but may not be later
than the final deadline
for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.
Except in
very rare situations, I do not give incompletes.
You must be currently passing the class at the time of
your request. I will review each case to determine
whether I feel an incomplete is warranted or not. In
general, however, barring extraordinary circumstances,
and unless you have completed 75% of the coursework on
time, I will not grant you an incomplete.
MISSED OR LATE
WORK
In this class, I
give all students a one-week grace period to complete all
assignments, except for the final paper. If an assignment
(major or minor) is 1-2 weeks late, a student may only
receive half the number of points for that assignment.
If you take more than
two weeks to complete and assignment, you may receive a
grade of zero and be subjected to withdrawal.
All work
must be completed by the last day of the course-- no
exceptions!
If you miss a quiz, you will
receive a zero. If you turn in an assignment late, you
will lose half the number of points given for that
assignment. If you come to class late or leave early more
than once, you will be counted absent.
If you have more
than two late assignments, you cannot earn an A in this
course.
Statement on Scholastic
Dishonesty
A student attending ACC assumes
responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of
the college as an
educational institution. Students have the responsibility
to submit coursework that is the result of their
own thought, research,
or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions
given by faculty or designated college
representatives when taking examinations, placement
assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.
Actions constituting scholastic
dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism,
cheating, fabrication, collusion,
and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic
dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the
violation and may range from
lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in
the course and/or expulsion from
the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and
Disciplinary Process and other policies at
http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow.
Any student who commits an act
of scholastic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary
action which may include receiving an F in the
course.
If you write a paper or work on
an assignment with a clear intent to cheat, disciplinary
action WILL BE taken. In general, cheating includes
plagiarism from another source such as the Internet;
copying from another student is a form of plagiarism.
When it comes to cheating, I have a no-tolerance
approach.
Student Rights and
Responsibilities
Students at the college have the
rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of
speech, peaceful assembly,
petition, and association. These rights carry with them
the responsibility to accord the same rights
to others in the college community
and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational
process. Opportunity for students to examine and question
pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline,
guided by the evidence of
scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning
environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally
demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the
student. As willing partners in learning, students
must comply with college
rules and procedures.
Statement
on Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support
services for students with documented disabilities.
Students with disabilities who
need classroom, academic or other accommodations must
request them through the Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD). Students
are encouraged to request accommodations when they
register for courses or
at least three weeks before the start of the semester,
otherwise the provision of accommodations may
be delayed.
Students who have received approval
for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide
the instructor with the
"Notice of Approved Accommodations" from OSD before
accommodations will be provided. Arrangements
for academic accommodations can only be made after the
instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved
Accommodations’ from the student.
Students with approved
accommodations are encouraged to submit the "Notice of
Approved Accommodations" to
the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a
reasonable amount of time may be needed to
prepare and arrange for the
accommodations. Additional information about the Office
for Students with Disabilities
is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/.
Safety
Statement
Austin Community College is
committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for
study and work. You are
expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental,
health and safety procedures and agree to
follow ACC safety policies.
Additional information on these can be found at
http://www.austincc.edu/ehs.
Because some health and safety
circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you
become familiar with the
Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in
each classroom. Additional information
about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC
Emergency Alerts to be notified in
the event of a serious emergency
can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.
Please note, you are expected to
conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy
to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally
jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual
will be immediately dismissed from
the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class,
and/or barred from attending future
activities.
Use of ACC
Email
All College e-mail communication
to students will be sent solely to the student’s
ACCmail account, with the expectation that such
communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will
send important information and
will notify you of any college related emergencies using
this account. Students should only expect to receive
email communication from their instructor using this
account. Likewise, students should use their
ACCmail account when communicating
with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating
an ACCmail account can
be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.
Testing Center
Policy
Under certain circumstances, an
instructor may have students take an examination in a
testing center. Students
using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves
according to the Student Guide for
Use of ACC Testing Centers and
should read the entire guide before going to take the
exam.
To request an exam, one
must have:
• ACC Photo
ID
• Course Abbreviation
(e.g., ENGL)
• Course Number
(e.g.,1301)
• Course Synonym (e.g.,
10123)
• Course Section (e.g.,
005)
• Instructor's
Name
Do NOT bring cell phones to the
Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing
room, regardless of
whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing
privileges for the remainder of the
semester.
ACC Testing Center policies can
be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/.
Student And Instructional
Services
ACC strives to provide exemplary
support to its students and offers a broad variety of
opportunities and services.
Information on these services and support systems is
available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/.
Links to many student services and
other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/.
ACC Learning Labs provide free
tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled
in the course to be tutored.
The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found
at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php.
For help setting up your
ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab
Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.
GROUP WORK
Everyone in this class will be
required to peer edit papers. See Paper Guidelines for
information about completing the final paper as a group
project (optional).
FEEDBACK AND
COMMUNICATION
Please post GENERAL questions to
the Student Lounge in Blackboard (click the
Communications button to access), so that others can help
you to find the answer and/or benefit from the knowledge
as well.
Always submit email via
Blackboard. This is the only way that I can determine
which course you are enrolled in. When you email me, I
will respond within two business days of receipt
(business days fall between Monday 8 a.m. and Friday 5
p.m.). Therefore, if you email me between Friday 5:01
p.m. and Monday 7:59 a.m., don't expect me to respond
until Wednesday. I will not respond to students who lack
patience and persist in emailing me repeatedly. Please
keep in mind that I teach more than 100 students every
semester. Also, don't expect me to respond to emails
submitted in the middle of the night, on holidays
(including Spring Break), and on weekends.
Please limit yourself to
emailing me no more than once a day and no more than
three times a week. My preferred form of communication is
via Blackboard email.
Please proofread all papers,
emails, discussion posts, etc. for spelling, punctuation,
and grammar prior to submission.
During this course, I expect
everyone to communicate with dignity and respect. If you
harass me or other students, you will be asked to
withdraw from my course. Email is one of my favorite
forms of communication. However, please do not send
jokes, religious anecdotes, virus scares, political
propaganda, solicitation, etc. to me or other class
members, and I will try to do the same.
In the discussion boards and
chat rooms, the objective is to be collaborative, not
combative. Remember, even an innocent remark online can
be misconstrued. Therefore, proofread the content and
tone of your responses carefully before you post
them.
* I expect you to relate your
posts to the readings and lectures.
* I expect you to document
information derived from another source.
* I expect you to conduct
dynamic, lively, and interactive
discussions.
* I expect you to use critical
thinking to explore the topics of our
discussions.
* I expect your online tone to
be respectful and professional.
* I expect you not to incite
others-- including your teacher.
Eng
1302 Schedule
| Eng
1302 Papers
| English
1302 Reading List
Created
by Becky Villarreal Austin Community College
2009
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Objectives | Materials | Index | Office Hours | Grade System | Policies | Students with Disabilities |
PREREQUISITE
Enrollment in ENGL 1302 requires credit for ENGL 1301, or its equivalent, with at least a grade of "C." Instructor will verify.
Please send me a photocopy of an official transcript showing that you have successfully completed English 1301 BEFORE the second day of class . If you've received both credit through ACC, there is no need to send proof. You may send the transcript via email, fax (512-223-2046; Attention: Becky Villarreal), intercampus mail, or snail mail (Becky Villarreal, Cypress Creek Campus, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas, 78613). If you do not send your proof by the second day of class, I may withdraw you from my roster to make room for students who have their records on file.
Course Description
ENGLISH 1302 is a continuation of English 1301 with emphasis on analysis of readings in prose fiction. Students will use literary elements to interpret short fiction.
Objectives
The goals of Composition II are to promote
Critical thinking, reading, and writing within an intercultural context;
Clear, coherent, confident, and effective communication;
Collaborative writing and learning;
Literary analysis.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of English 1302, students should be able to
o Think, read, and write critically;
o Effectively use referential (interpretive/analytical) writing;
o Critically analyze fiction;
o Appreciate and understand how the elements of fiction work together.
Requirements
This course will focus on seven elements of fiction: central idea, character, conflict, point of view, setting, language, and tone. These elements will be incorporated into five to seven writing assignments, varying in length from 200-1000 words (for a minimum total of 2500 words) and using either a cumulative or single-element approach. To qualify for the Departmental Exam, in at least one paper students must demonstrate their mastery of MLA style for documentation by using parenthetical documentation and providing a list of works cited that contains at least one source other than the primary source.
Your instructor may establish deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course. It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
Essays 1-3 must be completed by the date noted in the schedule in order to qualify for the department exam (to be taken in the testing center). Please see the English department syllabus for more information.
Grading
Your instructor will assign letter or number grades to some or all required essays. Students will be given the opportunity to draft and revise each required essay assignment one or more times (instructor will determine how many times and how final grade will be awarded). Students will also be required to pass the "Departmental Exam" (see description below) in the Testing Center to pass the course with a minimum grade of "C." Your instructor's grading system will be explained in detail in his or her individual course syllabus.
The Departmental Exam
The Departmental Exam will be taken under supervision in the Testing Center. Given a story to read, you will write a critical analysis of at least 750 words. Your instructor will provide you more detailed instructions about the test, which will be evaluated "ACCEPTED" or "RETEST" only. If you do not pass on the first try, you may retest once. Your essay must discuss all of the elements of fiction and must demonstrate the following:
o Coherence, analytical thinking, and an understanding of the story.
o Adherence to stylistic, grammatical, and mechanical conventions.
Your instructor may establish deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course. It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
NOTE: You must provide your instructor with a Composition II File Folder (available in the bookstores) for your papers. Your instructor will keep your folders for one semester following your enrollment. You are responsible for making copies of any papers you want to keep for your files.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
During this course, you will write five papers , read over a dozen short stories, complete prewriting activities and quizzes, peer edit, research, and participate in online discussions.
The Course Website Index
I. Blackboard and ACC Email (Both are MANDATORY)
Before beginning the course, you will need to activate your ACCeID and ACC Email. Establishing an ACC email account is a requirement for this course.
First, you will need to set up an ACCeID. For instructions, go to:
http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/step1.htm
Next, you will need to set up your ACC email (MANDATORY). Without ACC email, there will be no way for us to communicate.
Click here to set up your ACC email.
To access Blackboard using your ACCeid, go to:
You can access this course by clicking the course title located in the My Courses module. If you have problems with Blackboard, ACCeid, or ACC email, call the Help Desk at: 512-223-help.
Click here for technological requirements and helpful tips on surviving the online environment.
After reading this syllabus, you need to enroll into Blackboard (you will not be officially enrolled in this class until you have set up Blackboard, which will not be available until 2-3 days before the class begins). Although we are utilizing the Blackboard system, please bookmark my ACC site http://www.austincc.edu/bvillarr/ in the event that Blackboard experiences technical difficulties.
Once inside Blackboard, the Course Syllabus, Reading List, Minor Assignments Guide, and Schedule can be found by clicking the Course Information button. All quizzes can be found by clicking Assignments. The Discussion Boards (BBs), Email, and Chat Room (see Collaboration) can be accessed in the Communication tab. In Tools, students can check grades.
II. Grammar, Punctuation, and MLA Review
III. English 1302 Schedule
The schedule, linked above, provides access to reading materials and assignments.
IV. English 1302 Paper Guidelines
Paper assignments and guidelines can be accessed from this link.
V. English 1302 Reading List
Delbanco, Nicholas and Alan Cheuse. Literature Craft & Voice (LCV), Volume 1: Fiction. ISBN 9780073104447
Any college English/writing handbook with current (2009 or later) MLA guidelines
Folder for graded papers
One large envelope (for sending graded papers)
Personal computer and 28.8 + modem
Word processing program like Microsoft Word
3.5 computer floppy disks, C-D roms, or flashdrives (for back-up)
To order ACC texts online, click here!
For bargains, try Direct Textbooks!
***If you have any problems finding your textbook via ACC, please contact Jeanette Lien at (512)480-0815.
Grading System
Your instructor will assign letter or number grades to some or all required essays. Students will be given the opportunity to draft and revise each assignment one or more times (instructor will determine how many times and how final grade will be awarded). Students will also be required to pass the "Departmental Exam" (see description below) in the Testing Center to pass the course with a minimum grade of "C."
The Departmental Exam will be taken under supervision in the Testing Center. Given a story to read, you will write a critical analysis of at least 750 words. Your instructor will provide you more detailed instructions about the test, which will be evaluated "ACCEPTED" or "RETEST" only. If you do not pass on the first try, you may retest once. Your essay must discuss all of the elements of fiction and must demonstrate the following:
o Coherence, analytical thinking, and an understanding of the story.
o Adherence to stylistic, grammatical, and mechanical conventions.
Your instructor may establish deadlines by which you must complete a specific number of assignments or be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course. It is your responsibility to know whether your instructor will withdraw you if you cannot meet such deadlines.
NOTE: You must provide your instructor with a Composition II File Folder (available in the bookstores) for your papers. Your instructor will keep your folders for one semester following your enrollment. You are responsible for making copies of any papers you want to keep for your files.
Activity
Points Maximum
for each
Points
Possible
Attendance/Participation
10
points deducted after 1st
absence
120
Five
Papers
100-200
pts.
800
Quizzes
20
pts.
80
Extra
Credit
5-10
pts.
10
maximum
1020 total
points possible
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FINAL GRADE
A
900-1000
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B
800-899
PTS.
C
700-799
PTS.
D
600-699
PTS.
F
599 OR
LESS
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900-1000 PTS |
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800-899 PTS. |
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700-799 PTS. |
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600-699 PTS. |
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599 OR LESS |
Attendance/Class Participation and Course Policies
Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.
Attendance is mandatory. Any student who misses more than three classes in a row or a total of five or more classes will be asked to withdraw. Coming to class late or leaving early more than twice counts as an absence.
HOW TO REACH YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Office Hours: Currently, I am working in the Learning Lab at the Cypress Creek campus in room 2108 and you are encouraged to schedule an appointment at any time during the 20 hours a week that I am scheduled to work each week. Please see Staff Information in Blackboard or the ACC staff directory for detailed office hours because they change each semester. The phone number in the lab is 512-223-2045, but only call this number when I am on duty and please do not leave a message. Before making an appointment, check my office hours in Blackboard to note my availability, and then email me at bvillarr@austincc.edu. Email is the best way to contact me as I check it daily.
Withdrawal Policy
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.
If major assignments are not completed on time, you may be subject to withdrawal by the instructor. If you are failing the course or if you are asked to "drop," withdrawing is your responsibility. You can only withdraw in the Admissions Office. If you are unable to withdraw yourself, please ask me and I will try to do it for you. The final withdrawal date is clearly listed in the course schedule. Before you make the decision to withdraw from any course, please consult with your counselor, financial aid office, and instructor.
Incompletes
An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.
Except in very rare situations, I do not give incompletes. You must be currently passing the class at the time of your request. I will review each case to determine whether I feel an incomplete is warranted or not. In general, however, barring extraordinary circumstances, and unless you have completed 75% of the coursework on time, I will not grant you an incomplete.
MISSED OR LATE WORK
In this class, I give all students a one-week grace period to complete all assignments, except for the final paper. If an assignment (major or minor) is 1-2 weeks late, a student may only receive half the number of points for that assignment. If you take more than two weeks to complete and assignment, you may receive a grade of zero and be subjected to withdrawal. All work must be completed by the last day of the course-- no exceptions!
If you miss a quiz, you will receive a zero. If you turn in an assignment late, you will lose half the number of points given for that assignment. If you come to class late or leave early more than once, you will be counted absent.
If you have more than two late assignments, you cannot earn an A in this course.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty
A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow.
Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action which may include receiving an F in the course.
If you write a paper or work on an assignment with a clear intent to cheat, disciplinary action WILL BE taken. In general, cheating includes plagiarism from another source such as the Internet; copying from another student is a form of plagiarism. When it comes to cheating, I have a no-tolerance approach.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.
Statement on Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the "Notice of Approved Accommodations" from OSD before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the "Notice of Approved Accommodations" to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/.
Safety Statement
Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.
Use of ACC Email
All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.
Testing Center Policy
Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam.
To request an exam, one must have:
• ACC Photo ID
• Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
• Course Number (e.g.,1301)
• Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
• Course Section (e.g., 005)
• Instructor's Name
Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester.
ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/.
Student And Instructional Services
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/. Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/.
ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php.
For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.
GROUP WORK
Everyone in this class will be required to peer edit papers. See Paper Guidelines for information about completing the final paper as a group project (optional).
FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION
Please post GENERAL questions to the Student Lounge in Blackboard (click the Communications button to access), so that others can help you to find the answer and/or benefit from the knowledge as well.
Always submit email via Blackboard. This is the only way that I can determine which course you are enrolled in. When you email me, I will respond within two business days of receipt (business days fall between Monday 8 a.m. and Friday 5 p.m.). Therefore, if you email me between Friday 5:01 p.m. and Monday 7:59 a.m., don't expect me to respond until Wednesday. I will not respond to students who lack patience and persist in emailing me repeatedly. Please keep in mind that I teach more than 100 students every semester. Also, don't expect me to respond to emails submitted in the middle of the night, on holidays (including Spring Break), and on weekends.
Please limit yourself to emailing me no more than once a day and no more than three times a week. My preferred form of communication is via Blackboard email.
Please proofread all papers, emails, discussion posts, etc. for spelling, punctuation, and grammar prior to submission.
During this course, I expect everyone to communicate with dignity and respect. If you harass me or other students, you will be asked to withdraw from my course. Email is one of my favorite forms of communication. However, please do not send jokes, religious anecdotes, virus scares, political propaganda, solicitation, etc. to me or other class members, and I will try to do the same.
In the discussion boards and chat rooms, the objective is to be collaborative, not combative. Remember, even an innocent remark online can be misconstrued. Therefore, proofread the content and tone of your responses carefully before you post them.
* I expect you to relate your posts to the readings and lectures.
* I expect you to document information derived from another source.
* I expect you to conduct dynamic, lively, and interactive discussions.
* I expect you to use critical thinking to explore the topics of our discussions.
* I expect your online tone to be respectful and professional.
* I expect you not to incite others-- including your teacher.