adavis@bcc.ctc.edu Item # 1135A
Classroom:
C202 Class
time:MTWTH
Phone
425-564-2509
Office
hours: MTWTh by
appointment R230
Textbook: Evergreen,
A Guide to Writing with
A
good college dictionary to use at home
Supplies:
3-ring binder, college ruled
notebook, pencils and pens, at least one floppy disk for the writing lab, a soft
folder for your portfolio
Course Description:
The STEPS program prepares
you for either 092 or 093 and eventually English 101. This course emphasizes learning and using
reading and writing strategies. You
will be writing, revising, and editing papers in class and at home. There is an emphasis in grammar and
mechanics.
The hours in the reading and
writing labs will help to achieve the following outcomes.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be
able to
·
Achieve a level
of 10.0 or higher on the Comprehension sections of the Stanford Diagnostic
reading test or its equivalent.
·
Achieve a level
of 9.5 or higher on the Vocabulary and Reading rate sections of the Stanford
Diagnostic test or its equivalent.
·
In their
writing, both in and out of class, demonstrate
comprehension of longer texts written at a level 10.0 or higher.
·
Write essays of
about 500 words that have a main point supported by appropriate evidence.
·
In their essays,
synthesize information from two or more sources.
·
In their essays,
demonstrate coherence (repeated key words, transition words, and signals of an
overall plan).
·
In their essays,
use vocabulary appropriate to their topic.
·
Identify the
basic structural elements of simple, compound, and complex sentences (subject,
verb, object, etc.).
·
Edit their own
writing to avoid errors in such things as singular and plural nouns,
possessives, verb tense and form, word order, and modifying phrases.
Assignments:
Class Policies:
ATTENDANCE
I will take attendance at
the beginning of each class. Be
there. If you are tardy, see me after
class so you can get credit for attending. If you do miss a class, it is your
responsibility to get assignments and notes from another student or from
me. Three tardies
count as one absence. Moreover, if you miss 20 hours, as a combination of
absences and tardies, you may receive a failing
grade.
PLAGIARISM
Although, students will be
working together on some assignments, I expect each student to do his best and
turn in his own work. Plagiarism is
cheating and it will not be accepted.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
I will give you some time to
work on out of class assignments. In
return, I expect work turned in on time.
If you are absent on the day a paper is due, please get it to me either
via e-mail, or have some one else turn it in to me. My mail box in R230.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Students with disabilities
who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the Director of
Disability Support Services, room B132 (telephone 425-564-2498 or TTY
425-564-4110), to establish their eligibility for accommodation. Then review those requirements with me during
the first week of the quarter.
CLASSROOM DECORUM
Come to class ready to
work. You only have seven weeks and
there is a lot to cover. Turn your cell phone off before you enter the
classroom. Let me know before class if
there is an emergency situation. In that
case, leave your cell phone on vibrate and step outside to answer the call. If
you feel that you have to talk, joke around, or be distracted, leave the class
and accept an absence for the hour. Feel
free to bring water, if you plan to get thirsty during class. Do not bring other food or drinks. They can be distracting. You are here to learn.
Class participation is
important to go over vocabulary, redefine and review grammar and mechanics
rules, and to further comprehend what you are reading for class. Be respectful when others are talking. We all have different experiences and
backgrounds, so we may not agree with everything that is being expressed. Wait, listen, and bravely take your turn.
If you are having a problem
with another student or with me, talk to me privately after class, or set an
appointment for a more convenient time.
The
Time spent in the reading
lab is important and essential. Your
work in the Reading Lab is reflected in your grade.
The Writing Lab
We will be spending at least
two hours a week in the writing lab. Use this time wisely. I will be available to help you as you work
on your papers.
BCC’s Student Policies
Refer to the Student
Procedures and Expectations section online.
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html
I will go over your essays
with you and let you know where you are improving, and where you need to
work. You will be writing an in class
essay at the end of the quarter. I will be working hard for you this quarter to
help you improve your essay writing. I
am counting on your time and effort.
This class is a credit/no credit class.
You can pass this class and be eligible for 072, 089, 091, 092, or 093
in the fall.
I am looking forward to
working with you.