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Fall 2013 Online English 102
Instructor: Jim Roth Office Number: 211-T School e-mail: Jim.Roth@scc.spokane.edu Office Phone: 533-7058 School web site: ol.scc.spokane.edu/jroth
REQUIRED TEXTS:
The novel Land of the Blind by Jess Walter –in hand by the third week of the course A reliable
Internet connection
MANDATORY PREREQUISITES
Please read the following list carefully. If your answer is “no” to any of these five “musts,” please find an alternative course immediately. ·
Completion of English
101 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or better. ·
Willingness and
ability devote an average of at
least 12-15 hours per week
to the course. ·
Willingness to share
your writing with others and constructively critique others’ writing. ·
Willingness to
participate actively in discussions and postings. ·
Completion of a
satisfactory diagnostic essay written within the first three days of the
quarter, one that meets entry standards for Advanced English Composition
102, as determined by the instructor. If you fail to meet this deadline regardless of reason, you will be
dropped from the course to make room for students on the waiting list IMPORTANT: To continue in the course, this timed diagnostic writing assignment must be completed satisfactorily by no later than midnight Wednesday, September 25, 2013. If you fail to meet this deadline, regardless of reason, you will be dropped from the course to make room for students on the waiting list. Please note: If your beginning-of-the-quarter diagnostic essay does not meet the minimum entry requirements of the course, as determined by the instructor, you will have to find an alternative writing course to upgrade your skills.
ENGLISH 102 CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course teaches students research skills by emphasizing the development of critical reading habits, investigative proficiency, and the writing of expository and persuasive prose including documented research essays. Students work to understand academic audiences, increase their clarity and objectivity, and adhere to standard formats. Prerequisite: English 101 with a 2.0 or better.
COURSE
OUTCOMES and ACTIVITIES ·
Use a writing process that involves
strategies of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and
proofreading. ·
Apply various rhetorical elements
and strategies to particular writing assignments. ·
Complete a variety of web
assignments, many with quizzes. ·
Read and discuss others’ writing as
well as learn to revise your own. ·
Write well developed and clearly
organized college level essays using standard American English
sentences. ·
Use proper research methods to locate a
variety of essays accessed through our SCC Library databases. ·
Respond thoughtfully and critically
to substantive college-level and professional readings. ·
Use correct methods of documentation
as required by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and/or the American
Psychological Association (APA). ·
Interview and write about a very
senior citizen. ·
Create and write an original college-level
research paper that conforms to either MLA or APA guidelines. FIRST
THREE DAYS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
In order to be eligible to
receive a course grade of .7 or higher, a student must have attended
regularly the first three days of the quarter or have make arrangements with
the instructor in advance. Students
who do not meet the first-three-days attendance requirement will be withdrawn
from the course. IMPORTANT:
To continue in the course, this timed diagnostic writing assignment must be
completed satisfactorily by no later than midnight Wednesday,
September 25, 2013. If you fail to meet this deadline regardless of
reason, you will be dropped from the course to make room for students on
the waiting list. SCC ENGLISH DEPARTMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Please read the SCC English Department Course Outcomes THE WRITING YOU SUBMIT All
submitted writing becomes property of the course and may be used as an
example in this and future courses. If your writing is used, it
will remain strictly anonymous. THE
COURSE WEEK Our
course week runs from Monday morning through Sunday at midnight. MAKING UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless of reason
so please don’t ask. The good news is you will have plenty of “lead time” for
each assignment. [ Please note: Any assignment that has
a time and date stamp later than the due date is a late assignment no
matter what the reason and will receive no credit. This late assignment
rule includes technical problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s why it’s a good idea to begin assignments early. GETTING BACK TO
YOU I will do my best to respond within 24 hours to emails
that I receive between 7:30 to 2:30 on school days. I you have a question over the weekends or
holidays, please allow 48 hours. The
best thing to do is preview the new CANVAS module early in the course week
and ask questions as soon as possible THE
JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT The
Writing Journal is for informal course assignments. Please go to
this link to read the specifics for this assignment. PLAGIARISM
AND CHEATING Plagiarism
and Cheating: Plagiarism is knowingly using someone else's words or ideas as
your own. The temptation to plagiarize is great because writing is difficult.
Remember that plagiarism is stealing and will NOT be tolerated. Cheating covers
a variety of different methods, but generally turning in work that is not
your own. Don't cheat; you are only hurting yourself. Please read
the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Letter before continuing. OTHERS Registered
sex offenders (RSO’s) may be enrolled in SCC classes. Persons interested in
seeking the identity of these person(s) may obtain further information from
the Campus Security Office. At
all times, whether on campus or taking online courses, be cautious of your
personal safety and be very careful of any relationships or attachments you
form with others you meet through college courses and activities. Students
in online courses must be particularly careful since there is no opportunity
to screen others in person. Community
Colleges of Spokane is committed to the safety and well-being of students,
faculty, and staff. The entire community is responsible for maintaining a
healthy and safe learning environment. Please report any suspicious
activities to the Campus Security Office immediately. Please read the Campus Safety Update. PROPER
ENGLISH AND COURTESY IN COURSE COMMUNICATIONS Whether
we like it or not, others judge us by how well we use the language. In
addition, the use of Standard Written English demonstrates respect for ourselves, our language, our readers, and our message.
Because of these facts, part of your grade this quarter will be determined by
the quality of English you use in e-mails to me as well as in postings and
Writing Group comments to your peers. Please
be aware that I will not respond to e-mails nor will I accept
or grade any essays written in substandard English. In addition, I will not
read nor will I respond to e-mails written in Textlish (“texting
English”). Finally, I
will not read nor will I respond to communications that are impolite or
discourteous. PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional representation of someone else’s words and ideas as your own. It is academic theft and will not be tolerated. Any act of plagiarism, intentional or not, will mean failure of the assignment. More than one instance of plagiarism will mean failure of the course. Please consult the SCC Student Handbook, the SCC Student Code of Conduct, and the Arts and Sciences Division policies for more information. YOUR FINAL GRADE Several
categories will determine your course grade, each category being worth a
certain percent of your total grade. Please remember that receiving a final
course grade of 2.0 or higher also depends upon meeting or exceeding
college transfer-level English 102 exit writing standards.
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