English Syllabus Fall 2010

Level 4

064A

Class Information Day & Time: Tues/Thurs 12:00-2:20 Room: R109 Dates: Sept. 27^th-Dec. 7^th No class Nov. 11^th and Nov. 25^th

Instructor: Heidi Songstad E-mail: h.songstad@bellevuecollege.edu Voicemail: 425-564-5729 Office Hours: Tues/Thurs by appointment

Course Outcomes

Students will improve their ability to read with understanding as outlined by the Washington State Learning Standards. Students will:

• Determine the reading purpose.
• Select reading strategies appropriate to the purpose.
• Monitor comprehension and adjust reading strategies.
• Analyze the information and reflect on its underlying meaning.
• Integrate it with prior knowledge to address reading purpose.

Students will improve their ability to convey ideas in writing as outlined by the Washington State Learning Standards. Students will:

• Determine the purpose for communicating.
• Organize and present information to serve the purpose.
• Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to reader’s comprehension.
• Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication.

Books and Materials Required:

· Introduction to Academic Writing. Third Edition by Oshima and Hogue. Pearson Longman

Publisher: Pearson Longman ISBN-10: 0131933957

· To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

ISBN 9780446310789

· Notebook paper, notebook to organize papers, pencils and pens

Instructor’s Expectation

1. Promptly attend and actively participate in each class.

2. Do not miss class except in cases of emergencies, or illness. If you must miss class, please call (425) 564-5729 and leave a message, or e-mail me at h.songstad@bellevuecollege.edu.

3. Share ideas during class. Be respectful of yourself and others when sharing ideas.

4. Ask questions or request clarification about topics, class activities and/or assignments.

5. Establish and reevaluate individual goals throughout the quarter.

6. Turn in all assigned work on time. If you miss class or must leave early for any reason, it is your responsibility to e-mail or call the instructor to ask for missed work. The instructor will then reply to your e-mail or phone call with instructions for making up missed work.

7. Cheating, plagiarism, and class disruptions will not be tolerated. Students who cheat, plagiarize, or disrupt the class will be dropped from class.

8. Turn off your cell phones before class starts.

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

The DRC office is located in B 132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. . . Please visit our website for application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc

Public Safety

The Bellevue College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well trained and courteous non-commissioned staff provides personal safety, security, crime prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus community, 24 hours per day,7 days per week.  Their phone number is 425.564.2400. The Public Safety website is your one-stop resource for campus emergency preparedness information, campus closure announcements and critical information in the event of an emergency. Public Safety is located in K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/

Grading and Evaluation

1. All homework assignments are due on the due date. Each assignment will be graded based on the completeness of the assignment. An assignment is complete when all questions:

 are addressed;

 papers are legibly written or typed;

 corrections of any mistakes are made (on second and third drafts);

 the content shows understanding of the material discussed.

An assignment that meets all of these criteria will receive a (P+)

An assignment that meets does not meet these criteria will receive a (-) and will need to be re-done before receiving credit.

2. Assessment will be given throughout the quarter at individual levels based on attendance, class work, and homework.

3. Recommendation will be given at the end of the quarter for continued class participation or advancement.

4. To complete the course you are required by the ABE/GED department to complete CASAS reading and math assessments. All students must take a pre and post-test.

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