This is the general department Syllabus for all sections of Comp. I at ACC. See the course schedule and other links for policies specific to this section.
ENGLISH 1301--COMPOSITION I COURSE SYLLABUS
Course
Description
ENGLISH 1301 is a study of the principles of composition with
emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, types of discourse, and research
and documentation.
Course
Objectives
The goals of Composition I are to promote
o critical thinking,
reading, and writing;
o clear, coherent, confident, and effective communication;
o collaborative writing and learning.
Course
Outcomes
Upon completion of English 1301, students should be able to
o
identify rhetorical purposes and methods of organization appropriate to topic,
thesis, and audience;
o collect, read, analyze, and use information from a
wide range of sources;
o write a coherent essay observing appropriate grammatical,
mechanical, and stylistic
conventions;
o evaluate, edit, and revise at
all stages of the writing process.
Requirements
All students in
all sections must receive "Accepted" on 4 to 6 essays to be eligible
to receive a Test Permit for taking the "C" test. Of these essays, one
will be a research paper of at least 1000 words, and one will be a textual analysis.
The research paper will use MLA style and will require a minimum of three sources,
including at least two different types of sources. The remaining essays will achieve
at least two of the following rhetorical aims: expressive, literary, referential,
and persuasive. Together, all papers will comprise a minimum of 3500 words. In
writing each essay, students will use one or more of the following methods of
development: cause and effect, comparison/contrast, classification, definition,
description, illustration, narration, process analysis, and evaluation. They will
also complete The Info Game, http://library.austincc.edu/infogame.htm, an on-line
information literacy program. Additional assignments are required for the grades
of "B" and "A." Instructors may also assign readings, quizzes,
multiple drafts, and other activities that affect final grades. Instructors will
provide specific written guidelines for each assignment and may require part or
all of at least one paper to be written under supervision.
"C" TEST: The "C" test will be taken under supervision in the Testing Center. Given a selection to read, you will write an interpretive essay of at least 750 words analyzing the selection. The "C" test will be evaluated "ACCEPTED" or "RETEST" only. If you do not pass on the first try, you may retest once. Your essay must include a summary, analysis, and evaluation and must demonstrate the following:
o
coherence, critical thinking, and an understanding of the selection's thesis,
purpose(s), and method(s) of organization;
o adherence to stylistic, grammatical,
and mechanical conventions.
"B" Requirement: Write an essay according to guidelines provided by your instructor. Minimum length: 1000 words. Your instructor may provide an alternative assignment.
"A" PAPER: Following guidelines provided by your instructor, write an essay using two or more sources on a similar topic. Minimum length: 1000 words. MLA Documentation required.
Enrollment
in ENGL 1302 requires credit for 1301, or its equivalent, with a least a grade
of "C." Instructor will verify.
Grading
Your
final grade will be determined by the grade level you complete. Each paper will
be marked "ACCEPTED," "EDIT," "REVISE," or "REWRITE."
(You may submit only one paper at a time; when one is ACCEPTED, you may submit
the next one.) In addition, compliance with your instructor's point system for
deadlines and activities may determine your eligibility for a grade of "B"
or "A."
ACCEPTED: the paper fulfills the objectives of the
assignment and is relatively free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
EDIT: the paper fulfills the objectives of the assignment but contains
errors. You must
avoid similar errors in subsequent papers in order to progress
in the course.
REVISE: the paper needs improvement in style, organization,
or development.
REWRITE: the paper does not fulfill the objectives of the
assignment.
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 do not meet such deadlines.
NOTE: You must provide your instructor with a Composition I File Folder
(available in the bookstores) for your papers. Your instructor will keep your
folder for one semester following your enrollment. You are responsible for making
copies of any papers you want to keep for your files.
Scholastic
Dishonesty
Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered
include scholastic dishonesty (e.g., cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing,
and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work). Academic
work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or
self-expression. Academic work is defined as (but not limited to) tests and quizzes,
whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group;
classroom presentations; and homework.
Student
Freedom of Expression
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in
class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking,
there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the
learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike
will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students
may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor.
It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when
expressed in classroom discussions.
Students
with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with
documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities
must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities
on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students
are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.