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Page 1 of 7CCOOUURRSSEEOOUUTTLLIINNEEIInnssttrruuccttoorr::JJeeaannnniinneeSSttaannkkoo Semester/Session: SummerII 2014 BC

Course Number: ENG102

Course Title: English Composition 2

Course Credits: 3

Lecture hours: 3 Lab hours: Other hours:

Pre-requisite(s): ENG101 (English Composition 1)

Co-requisite(s): None

Course Description:This is a course that further develops skills in formal research-based and argumentative writing andemphasizes the use of multi-disciplinary sources.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After successful completion of the course, the student will: Use Standard Written English to create well-structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays Review the writing process and use strategies to further revising and editing skills Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using argument and a variety of structural patterns considering

audience and tone Write logically, critically, and analytically, synthesizing and documenting sources Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from a

variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews and surveys Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources

but not limited to information gathered from Web sites

LISTED TOPICS:Review as Needed:

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Page 2 of 7Section Dates Days Time Room

Class Section(s) Time & Location: BC81R 7/1-8/7/2014 T/TH 6:009:45PM N308

Instructor: Jeannine Stanko Office Hours: T/TH by appointmentTelephone: 724-396-4158 Office Location:

E-Mail Address: jstanko@ccac.edu

Materials and Resources:Required Text(s): Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing and Reading Across the

Curriculum. 12thed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Required Materials: flash drive

RecommendedMaterial(s): binder

Open Lab, Tutoring, etc. The Learning Assistance Center provides freetutoring to registered CCACstudents. Students must schedule an appointment to see a tutor regarding aspecific subject. The Writing Lab is a free service on a walk-in basis.

Teaching Methods:The course will include direct instruction in the form of lectures; guided practice to include whole, small, and

flexible group discussions, in-class writing, in-class grammar activities; and independent practice throughhomework assignments, essays, quizzes, and examinations.

In order to be successful in this course, each students should plan to spend 1.5 to 2 hours on classroompreparation for each hour of class. If the student is in class 3 hours a week, the student should plan tospend approximately 4.5 to 6 hours per week preparing for class.

Evaluation Plan:

Your final grade will be determined by dividing the points you have earned by the total points possible toearn. Rubrics will be given with each assignment to provide a clear understanding of how writing will beevaluated. Every essay will be thoroughly marked to give as much feedback as possible. Essays earningbelow a C may be revised and resubmitted.

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Page 2 of 7Other Policies and Procedures:

Attendance:Students are expected to attend every class. Each class is worth a portion of your final grade. Rough

drafts, in-class work, and quizzes cannot be made up. If you come to a peer review class without arough draft, you are unable to participate and will be asked to leave. Any homework assignmentsdue the day of absence will receive half-credit. If absent for a quiz, the mulligan is forfeited. If anessay is submitted after its due date, the mulligan is forfeited. You will be considered absent if you arenot in class. You will be considered late if you arrive after I have taken roll. Lateness of 20 or more minutescounts as a complete absence. After three late entries or early departure, coming in late or leaving early willcount as an absence. Missing three classes will result in class failure.

Homework:

Homework will be collected periodically throughout the semester. All assignments must be clearly labeledand legible for credit to be rendered. Use only one side of the page. Assignments completed by the duedate receive full-credit. Assignments completed after the due date (regardless of whether or not you wereabsent) receive half-credit.

Grammar Presentation:The objective of this assignment is for students to show mastery knowledge of a grammar topic. Choose adesignated chapter in Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 6thed. Boston: Bedford/St/Martins, 2009 and design

a lesson to present and teach that grammar concept to your peers. This book is on reserve at the library.Each presentation must be between 2030 minutes in length. It is imperative that presentations are givenon the assigned date. Your classmates are relying on you to present this information to them! Grammaticalaccuracy in regards to chapter and practice activity will be graded. Also teamwork is an integral componentof a global society. All members must equally contribute. The first part of your presentation must review theconcept as it is presented in the chapter. The second part of your presentation must provide a practiceopportunity for the class. This can be in the form of a worksheet or something of a similar nature. The thirdpart of your presentation must include some sort of online activity or video to help your peers eitherremember the rules of your concept or engage your peers in additional practice of the concept. Creativity

counts! There are many programs available to present information in novel or new ways. Some suggestionsinclude Powerpoint with Screencast-O-Matic, Prezi, Storybird, Weebly, Glogster, Youtube, Animoto,Photostory, Google Forms.the list is endless! Posters, worksheets, board work, crayons, crafts, games,pen & paper activities are all viable alternatives to using technology

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Page 3 of 7It is your responsibility to ensure that I receive your essay. Do not wait until the next class period to resolvethis because I will not accept the essay.

Quizzes & Exams:Exams may not be made up. If an emergency arises, it is your responsibility to contact me within 24 hoursto make arrangements.

Mulligans:For each essay, one mulligan or do-over will be offered. All mulligans are due before the next assignment inthe course outline sequence. The mulligan is forfeited if absent on the day of the original assignmentsduedate as listed in the course outline.

Plagiarism:A plagiarized essay will result in an automatic failure for the assignment. Plagiarism is representingsomeone elses research, writing, or ideas as your own. Depending on the severity of the offense, aplagiarized essay or assignment may result in course failure and/or academic dismissal from the college.

Miscellaneous:All electronics (cell phones, iPods, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class. Texting or engagingin any electronic social networking will result in a class absence. If class is held in a computer lab, students

who choose to engage in internet or computer activities without instructor consent will receive an absencefor that class period.

Students should not be receiving personal calls nor taking restroom breaks during class time. If there is anemergency or medical problem, please let me know ahead. Otherwise, plan to stay in the room for theentire time.

Please be aware that it is very disruptive when students talk in class while the instructor is teaching or otherstudents are asking questions. Every student should have a copy of the Student Handbookwhich outlines

acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Any student who demonstrates an inability to conform to acceptablesocial conduct will be subject to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the college.

Please remember that it is school policy that children are not permitted in classes

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Page 4 of 7The following is the tentative class schedule for the Summer 2014 semester. In the event of cancelled or shortened days due to severe weatheror emergencies, the schedule may be modified.

Please call the Boyce Campus Emergency/Severe Weather Hotline if you suspect that class may be cancelled or delayed: 412-469-6335.Information regarding cancellations or delays will also be posted on the CCAC website.

Course Plan:

ClassWeek/Date

Lesson or Topic Learning Activities Assignments Evaluation

1

July1, 3

Introductions, writingsample, grammardiagnostic, styleformatting, writingprocess, Finding andevaluating sources,

plagiarism, MLA,capitalization, quotationmarks

lecture, in-class activities,pre-testing, discussion

(T)Ice Breaker, Syllabus review,Evaluating Sources/Reliable vs.unreliable sources, Plagiarism(Behrens pgs 46-47), Grammardiagnostic, Essay diagnostic

(H)Writing process, MLA formatting,Alleycat tutorial, In-class MLA WorksCited page activity, Quotation Marks,Paraphrasing (Behrens pgs. 33-36),Quoting (Behrens pgs. 37-45), choosepresentation dates, Quotations (todemonstrate presentations)

(W)Grammar diagnostic(F)Writing diagnostic due

2July8, 10

Annotated bibliography,summaries, critiques,capitalization, shifts,who/whom,

homophones,appropriate language,eliminating wordiness,using exact words,fragments, run-ons

Lecture, in-class activities,discussion, studentpresentations, writingworkshop

(T)Annotated Bibliography, Discusssample annotated bibliographies, ReadBehrens chapter 1, pgs 3-24(Summary), Discuss sample

summaries, capitalization, shifts

(H)Read Behrens Chapter 2 CriticalReading and Critique, pgs. 48-74,Discuss sample critique essays; shifts;who/whom & homophones; appropriatelanguage, eliminating wordiness, exactwords; fragments & run-ons

presentations

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July15, 17

Thesis statements,introductions,conclusions, APAformatting, fragments,run-ons, active/passiveverbs, apostrophes

In-class activities, lecture,discussion

(T)Peer review AnnotatedBibliography (includes summary andcritique), Behrens Chapter 3, pgs. 75-93 (Thesis, Introduction, Conclusion),fragments, run-ons

(H)APA formatting, in-class references

page activity, In-class activityReferences page, in-text citations,Behrens chapter 4, pgs 94-101;chapter 5, pgs 129-137, 149-169(Argument synthesis), Discuss samplesynthesis essays, active/passive verbs,apostrophes

(T)Due annotatedbibliography rough draft(H)Due AnnotatedBibliography (includessummary and critique)

4July

22, 24

Peer reviews, classicalarguments, formingarguments,active/passive verbs,

apostrophes, otherpunctuation & hyphens,numbers

Discussion, Writingworkshop, lecture, in-classactivities

(T)Peer review synthesis essays,classical arguments, formingargument, commas, semicolons &colons

(H) Discuss classical arguments(online), discuss classical argumentsample essays, partner work, otherpunctuation & hyphens, numbers

(T)Due synthesis roughdraft(H) Due Synthesis essayfinal copy

5

July29, 31

Peer reviews, analysis,visual arguments,sentence variety, parallelideas, pronoun &antecedent agreement,pronoun reference &pronoun case, misplaced& dangling modifiers

Lecture, in-class activities,discussion, writingworkshop, studentpresentations

(T)Peer Review classical arguments,Read Behrens chapter 6 Analysis, pgs178-200, practice writing thesisstatements, discuss sample analysisessays, sentence variety, parallel ideas

(H)visual arguments, classicalargument presentations; pronoun &antecedent agreement, pronounreference & pronoun case; misplaced& dangling modifiers

(T)Due classical argumentrough draft(H)Due classical argumentfinal written copy

6August

5, 7

exam review,presentations, exam

in-class activities, reviews,assessment, studentpresentations

(T)Classical argument presentations,Review for final exams

(H)Classical argument presentations,Final exams

(H)Final exams

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