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K. George/ English 1B/ Fall 2015 1

CHAFFEY COLLEGE FALL 2015

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SECTION #: 84258 INSTRUCTOR: Kimberly George Office Hours:

Days: TTh Phone: 909-652-6929 Monday 9:30-10:30 & 1:30-2

Time: 8-9:20 Email: [email protected] Tuesday 9:30-10:30 & 2-2:30

Room: LA 111 Website: englishwithkimg. weebly.com Wednesday 9:30-10 & 3:30-4

Office: LA 117 Thursday 11:30-12:30

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WELCOME TO ENGLISH 1B!

You have made it to the highest level of composition here at Chaffey College through the

completion of English 1A (pre-requisite). In this class, you will continue to develop your writing and critical

thinking skills through writing assignments that ask you to thoroughly research, make interesting

connections, deeply analyze, and effectively persuade. Not only will this course help you develop writing

skills for other classes (Transfer credit: CSU, UC), it will challenge you to think critically about the world

around you.

In this particular section of English 1B, we will be reading

this year’s College Book Twilight Los Angeles, 1992. You will

write essays about issues related to the LA Riots, including

identity, inequality, social issues facing our world today and the

prospect of social change. Not only will you read and analyze

other writers’ arguments and perspectives, you will research

thoroughly to support your own positions on these topics.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS

o From Critical Thinking to Argument 4th Edition. Sylvan Barnet and Hugo Bedau. (Bedford/ St. Martin’s, ISBN: 978-1-4576-4995-0)**

o Twilight Los Angeles, 1992. Anna Deavere Smith. (Anchor Books, ISBN: 978-0-385-47376-7)**

o 1 green book for journals

o Folder or binder for notes, handouts, drafts, essays.

o A stapler for final drafts

o USB flash drive or cloud account for saving your drafts

ENGLISH 1B: ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND

CRITICAL THINKING

In English 1B,

“Using primarily non-fiction reading models,

students emulate and incorporate various

rhetorical strategies in the development of

written analysis and researched

argumentation. [Students] focus on logical

analysis (e.g., inductive and deductive

reasoning) and effective reasoning,

establishing credibility, and emotional

appeals to develop persuasive arguments.

Course is writing intensive with a minimum

production requirement of 6,000 words”

(Chaffey College Course Catalogue).

**Available on one hour reserve at the

library.

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PARTICIPATION AND CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

In my experience, the students who get the most out of a class are those who contribute their

thoughts and ideas in discussions, participate actively during group work, and ask questions when they

have them. Not only does this type of participation directly improve your participation grade, it will

improve your essays by encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving.

In this class, sharing your perspectives and hearing the perspectives of others is necessary to create a lively and diverse environment in class, as well as a supportive classroom community. We will frequently work in groups and have whole class discussions. In order to maintain a respectful and productive climate for critical and creative discussions, we’ll create “Guidelines for Participation” together in class, as well as “Guidelines for Peer Reviews.”

DISCLAIMER: We will read and discuss many controversial and sensitive topics in this course, including racism, classism, police brutality, and violence. Out of respect for yourself, your peers, and Chaffey College, please treat all subject manner in a mature, academic, and courteous manner. Please also remember, the goal of critical thinking and critical discussing in this class is never to offend or insult. As critical thinkers, our goal must be to challenge our own positions and reasoning, as well as that of our peers, in order to develop new insights and develop more effective means of supporting our arguments.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Absences and tardiness will directly impact your grade. After 2 absences, 1 participation point will be

deducted for each additional absence. Submit any assignments before class if you have to be absent.

ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

o Reading Notes/ Proposals/ Outlines/Annotated Bibs/ Rough Drafts & Peer Reviews (30%)

These assignments are designed to help you plan your essay early and breakdown the writing task into more manageable parts. You will submit one of these for each essay you write.

o Essays (56%)

In this class, you will write a total of four out-of-class essays, typed using MLA format, and submitted as a packet (final draft, rough draft, peer review, outline, annotated bib, proposal and reading notes). Please keep all of your graded essay packets throughout the semester.

**You may meet with a Language Success Center writing tutor for up to 4 points of extra credit (2 points per visit, maximum 4 points). This visit must be completed one day before the paper is due in order for it to count as credit. Please attach the tutoring slip to the front of your final draft packet.

o Final Presentation (9%)

Presentations will relate to the reading/ writing assignments from class and will be held finals week.

o Journals and Participation (5%)

This includes active participation during class activities and group discussions, as well as prompt attendance to class. Failure to participate due to tardiness, absence or other reasons will negatively impact your grade. You will need one green book for your journal entries. This will include quick-writes, brainstorming and group work. Journals will be collected the week before finals (Week 17).


DISCLAIMER: The best way to grow as a writer is to read other writers’ work. Therefore, I may use your writing as a model/sample in our class or for future sections of English 1B. This is a great way for you to contribute to the growth and learning of your peers here at Chaffey College.

LATE-WORK POLICY:

On the last page of your syllabus, you have one late paper pass. This allows you to submit one essay one class session late. However, I do not accept late homework assignments or make-ups of in-class activities. If you need to be absent, please arrange for your assignments to be submitted early for credit.

REVISION OPTION:

You may revise one essay (#1, #2 or #3) for a higher grade. To be eligible, you must attend a tutoring session at the LSC or meet with me to discuss your essay. The graded essay and the grading rubric need to be submitted with the revised essay. Revisions due the week before finals (Week 17).

PLAGIARISM POLICY:

Plagiarism ranges from copying a sentence from an article you read, to turning in an essay that you did not write. In this class, you will receive zero points for any plagiarized work which may result in failure of the course. Chaffey’s policy on plagiarism is as follows:

“Violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College English courses. Plagiarism is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism or other violations may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course. Additionally, the professor may file a Student Academic Integrity Form documenting the violation and may seek other sanctions. The complete Student Academic Integrity Code appears in the Chaffey College Student Handbook” (English Department Guidelines).

GRADING & POINTS:

There are 285 points possible in this course and the opportunity for up to 4 extra credit points (up to 1%). In order to pass, you will need a “C” or better (70% or 199.5+ points). My grading scale is as follows:

A (100-90%) B (89-80%) C (79-70%) D (69-60%) F (59-0%)

Use the “grade tracker” on the next page to see the point value of each assignment and track your points. Grade Tracker

By the end of English 1B you will be able to…

Demonstrate mastery in evaluating, integrating, and documenting sources. [SLO] Support an argumentative thesis with persuasive evidence and reasoning. [SLO] Write essays that synthesize information to support analysis or argument. [SLO] Recognize inferences, inductive and deductive reasoning, and both stated and unstated assumptions. Analyze the structure, validity, counter-arguments, fallacies, and supporting evidence in arguments you

read and construct sound arguments. Recognize the influence of style and voice on purpose, and infer how these reveal a writer’s intentions. Use analysis, synthesis and summary to write essays that define, interpret, analyze causes, persuade,

advocate ideas, refute opposition, and evaluate.


SOME RESOURCES TO HELP!

Assignment Points Possible My

Points

Reading Notes 1 4

Proposal 1 2

Outline 1 2

Annotated Bib 1 3

Rough Draft 1 5

Peer Review 1 5

Essay 1 40

Reading Notes 2 4

Proposal 2 2

Outline 2 2

Annotated Bib 2 3

Rough Draft 2 5

Peer Review 2 5

Essay 2 40

Reading Notes 3 4

Proposal 3 2

Outline 3 2

Annotated Bib 3 3

Rough Draft 3 5

Peer Review 3 5

Essay 3 40

Reading Notes 4 4

Proposal 4 2

Outline 4 2

Annotated Bib 4 3

Rough Draft 4 5

Peer Review 4 5

Essay 4 40

Extra Credit (Tutor Slips) (up to 4)

In-Class Essay (Final) 25

Participation & Journals 16

Track your progress in class with this formula: Your points ÷ current points possible = current %

GPS Centers The Guiding Panthers to Success centers (GPS) provide

new and returning Chaffey College students with

assistance in registration, unit load planning, logging in

and utilization of MyChaffeyView, campus resources, as

well as the development and creation of Abbreviated

Education Plans (first year course recommendations).

Many services are provided on a walk-in basis.

Rancho GPS: VSS-111 Chino GPS: CHMB-240

Fontana GPS: FNFC-121

Counseling Department The Counseling Department provides career, academic,

and personal counseling to assist students in successfully

completing their educational goals. The department is

located in the lower north lobby of the Student Services

Administration building. Counseling services also provided

at the Chino and Fontana campuses. (909) 652-6200

Transfer Center The Transfer Center is located in SSA 120 on the Rancho

Cucamonga Campus. We are open Monday and Thursday

from 7:30am to 7:00pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30am-

4:30pm and Friday, 7:30am-2:00pm. Transfer services are

also available at Fontana on Monday afternoons from 1:30

to 4:30pm and at Chino on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:00pm.

Call us at (909) 652-6233 or visit the website at

www.chaffey.edu/transfer.

Honors Program

The Honors Program provides an intellectual and cultural

community for students at Chaffey College. Program benefits

include smaller classes, creative and challenging coursework,

academic enrichment activities, and scholarships. Students

also have opportunities to present research at scholarly

conferences, build social responsibility through community

service, and receive ongoing personalized academic

advisement as well as support during the transfer process.

Students who complete the Honors Program may take

advantage of our transfer agreements with prestigious

institutions like UCLA. Visit http:///www.chaffey.edu/honors

or SSA-122 for more information and admission

requirements.

http://www.chaffey.edu/honors


Career Center The Career Center helps Chaffey College students

find meaningful careers. The program offers career

counseling, career assessments, résumé assistance,

interviewing skills preparation, job referrals,

student employment, and career related

workshops. The Career Center is located on the

Rancho Cucamonga Campus in MACC-203. Please

call (909) 652-6511 for more information.

Student Success Centers Chaffey College has created a network of Student Success Centers – offering free tutorials, workshops,

learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resources access – to assist students in their

academic development and success.

Chino Campus Success Center

Multidisciplinary Success Center (CHMB-145) 909-652-8150

Fontana Campus Success Center

Multidisciplinary Success Center (FNFC-122) 909-652-7408

Rancho Campus Success Centers

Language Success Center (BEB-101) 909-652-6907/652-6820

Math Success Center (Math-121) 909-652-6452

Multidisciplinary Success Center (Library) 909-652-6932

Questions? Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information.

Online appointments: https://chaffey.mywconline.com/

Veterans & Eligible Family Members Chaffey College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is

dedicated to assisting veterans and eligible family

members in achieving their educational goals. If you

are a veteran or eligible family member, please

contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-

6235 or [email protected] for information

regarding educational benefits and opportunities. AD-

125 on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus.

EOPS and CARE Extended Opportunity Programs and

Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure

student retention and success through

academic support and financial assistance

for eligible students. Cooperative

Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

is a program that serves a limited number

of EOPS students who are single heads of

household parents. It provides additional

support services beyond those available

through EOPS. Call (909) 652-6345 for

more information.

Disability Programs & Services Chaffey College’s Disabled Students Programs and

Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students

across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with

physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric

disabilities by providing accommodations based on the

type of disability and verifying documentation.

Services include academic counseling, disability related

counseling and referral for community resources, test

accommodations, tram services, adapted computer

lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and

equipment loan. (909) 652-6379.

Student Health Services Student Health Services is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and

emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full

and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize the

services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.

Rancho Campus MACC-202 (909) 652-6331

Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

http://www.chaffey.edu/success/

https://chaffey.mywconline.com/

mailto:[email protected]


COURSE SCHEDULE See below for the schedule of readings and assignments. Supplemental readings will be

introduced in class as needed and found on the class website (englishwithkimg.weebly.com).

(This schedule may be subject to change.)

WEEK TUESDAY THURSDAY

1

8/18

In class:

- Introduction to class and class books - Instant essay

8/20

- Work on getting copies of the text books - Read the syllabus - Bring a green book to class

In class:

- Syllabus review - Introduction to classmates

2

8/25

- *CTA: Critical Thinking (3-11), Active Reading (39-44) - *TLA: “Intro” (xvii-xxvi)

In class:

- Critical thinking - Active reading - Intro to TLA

8/27

- TLA: (1-15) - KWL chart due

In class:

- Discuss TLA and the LA Riots - Guidelines for class discussions

3

9/1

- Reading Notes 1 due - *TLA: (16-48) - *CTA: Process (168-171)

In class:

- Discuss “The Territory” - Intro to Essay 1

9/3

- CTA: Why Use Sources? (214-217), Annotated Bibs (236-237)

- Supplemental reading (see website) - Topic Proposal 1 due - TLA: (51-80)

In class:

- Developing topics (What makes identity?) - Using support (Selecting and analyzing examples)

*CTA= From Critical Thinking to Argument

*TLA=Twilight Los Angeles, 1992

1. Check your course schedule after class.

(Questions about due dates? Check here first!)

2. Complete readings and assignments.

(All assignments are listed on the day they are due.)

3. Bring your books, journal, notes and essays-in- progress

to every class.

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4

9/8

- CTA: Thesis statements (178), A sample student process (204-212)

- TLA: (83-93) - Annotated Bibliography 1 due - Outline 1 due

In class:

- Review essay structure (thesis, paragraph structure and cohesion)

- Guidelines for peer review

9/10

- Rough Draft 1 due (3 full pages) - TLA: (94-112)

In class:

- Peer Review 1

5

9/15

- Essay 1 due - CTA: Tone and Persona (196-204) - TLA: (113-128)

In class:

- Academic tone and the good/bad language myth - Introduce Essay 2

9/17

- Reading Notes 2 due - TLA: (129-141)

In class:

- Discuss “Here’s a Nobody” and 1st half of “War Zone”

6

9/22

- CTA: Review Tone and Persona (196-204), Review DL example (10-11), Examining Assumptions (31-35, 81-82)

- TLA: (142-149)

In class:

- Detecting assumptions and bias - Analyzing evidence and explaining reasoning

9/24

- Topic Proposal 2 due - Supplemental readings (see website) - CTA: Audience (179-184), Nonrational Appeals (102-

106) - TLA: (150-169)

In class:

- Writing for an audience - Structuring a response

7

9/29 & 10/1

Conferences This Week: No Class Meeting

Instead, you will be meeting with me at _________ in _________. Bring the following materials:

- Outline 2 - Annotated Bibliography 2 due

- TLA: (169-179)





8

10/6

- Rough Draft 2 due (4 full pages) - TLA: (180-187)

In class:

- Peer Review 2

10/8

- CTA: Avoiding Plagiarism (232-236), Quoting Sources (241-246), Sample essay (273-280)

- TLA: (188-196)

In class:

- Integrating sources and signal phrases - Citation

9

10/13

- Essay 2 due

In Class:

- Checking for source integration and proper citations - Introduce Essay 3

10/15


In class:

- Discuss 2nd half of “War Zone” and 1st half of “Twilight”

10

10/20

- CTA: Finding Sources (219-225) and Taking Notes (229-235), Evaluating Sources (226-227, checklists on 230-231)

- TLA: (218-230) - Topic Proposal 3 due

In class:

- Using a variety of research platforms - Examining source credibility

10/22

- CTA: Analyzing Arguments (147-155) - Annotated Bib 3 due - TLA: (232-236)

In class:

- Developing elements for analysis and comparison

11

10/27

- Outline 3 due - Supplemental reading (see website) - TLA: Intro (xvii-xxvi), (239-243)

In class:

- Developing elements for analysis and comparison - Considering the author’s purpose/ relationship to

audience

10/29

- Rough Draft 3 due (4 full pages)

In class:

- Peer Review 3



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12

11/3

- Essay 3 due

In class:

- Eliminating wordiness and word choice - Intro to Essay 4

11/5


In class:

- Discuss ending and all of TLA

13

11/10

- Topic Proposal 4 due - CTA: Audience (179-184) - Supplemental readings (see web)

In class:

- Causal reasoning - Developing research questions

11/12

- Supplemental readings (see website)

In class:

- Reading peer reviewed journals - Developing inferences

14

11/17

- CTA: Using Evidence (90-102), Synthesizing Sources (241-246), Transitions chart (193)

- Annotated Bibliography 4 due

In class:

- Types of evidence - Synthesizing sources

11/19

- CTA: Titles, Openings and Closings (184-188, 192-

194), Organizing Arguments (189-192) - Outline 4 due

In class:

- Analyzing your evidence (claim, data, warrants)

15

11/24

- Rough Draft 4 due (4 full pages)

In class:

- Peer Review 4

11/26

No School: Thanksgiving




LATE PAPER COUPON

Allows you to submit one essay late. Essay is due at the beginning of the next class session.

Staple this coupon to the front of your essay.

Name: ________________________________________________________Date: ________________

Essay #______________________________________ Essay’s Original Due Date: _________________


16

12/1

- Supplemental readings (see web)

In class:

- Avoiding fallacies

12/3

- Essay 4 due

In class:

- Introduce final project - Discuss revision option

17

12/8

- Supplemental readings (see web) - CTA: Definition (74-80 and chart on 81), Visual

Rhetoric (117-146)

In class:

- Developing definitions - Intro to visual rhetoric

12/10

- CTA: Visual Rhetoric (117-146) - (Optional) Revisions due - Journals due

In class:

- Visual rhetoric

Fin

als

12/15

Final Presentations:

8:45-11:15

Enjoy your winter break!

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