English 092/093 Syllabus/Summer Quarter 2007

 

 

 

Instructor:  Liz Dills

Office:  R230

E-mail address:  edills@bcc.ctc.edu

Office Hour:  9-9:30 or by appointment

 

 

Required Textbooks & Materials:

 

  1. The Worst Hard Time  by Timothy Egan
  2. The Least You Should Know About English by Wilson & Glazier, 8th Edition
  3. A paperback dictionary (Webster’s, American Heritage, Random House, etc.)
  4. One floppy disk
  5. One notebook for in-class notes, assignments & writing

 

Course Description:  Students will focus on a work of non-fiction and a variety of discussions related to contemporary issues and on thematically corresponding essay assignments, including definition, comparison & contrast, and literary analysis.  Students will learn how to find an engaging thesis with purpose and audience in mind, organize supporting details, revise, proof, and edit.  We will also review the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation.

 

Course Objective:  In preparation for 101, a student should be able to produce writing that demonstrates an understanding of the writing process and of the rhetorical components: topic, audience, and main point.  The student writing should be clear, effective, and without significant grammatical or mechanical errors that interfere with meaning.   

 

Course Requirements:  For a student to have a successful quarter in 092/093, several things are required regarding assignments, grades, and attendance:

 

      1.  Three out-of-class essays (a minimum of 2.5-3 full pages in length, word-                       processed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font size (3x10=30 pts.)

  1. Five grammar quizzes (5x4=20 points)
  2. Five summaries & Reader Responses (5x6=30 pts.)
  3. One presentation &/or one creative response project (10pts.)
  4. One final exam (5 pts.)
  5. Regular attendance & preparedness; meets deadlines and participates in class and groups (5 pts.)

 

     

                  

 

                  100-92 pts.=A/A-        91-83 pts.=B+/B/B-        82-74 pts.=C+/C/C-  

 

    • A final grade of C- or better
    • Ability to read 40 plus pages of text per week
    • Consistent attendance.  Frequent absences and late arrivals are disruptive to the instructor and impede the progress of serious students.  If you know in advance that you will be missing several sessions, you should reconsider your schedule.  It may not be the ideal time for you to take this class.  Students with several absences must drop prior to July 26th without penalty.  A “W” will be posted on your transcript.  After July 26th results in an F.
    • Use of the Writing Lab (D204) and tutors to help with essay revisions in the final stage of the writing process is critical to your performance.
    • Turn work in on time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines. Late papers will be graded down unless you have made prior arrangements before a due date.

 

Writing Lab: The class will be composing and editing essay rough drafts on a weekly basis in the Writing Lab.  The Lab will be reserved during regular class time on Wednesdays.  You should plan to word process assignments and to discuss your work in conference with me.  Attendance is required.

 

Important Note:  I urge all students to check the BCC student Procedures & Expectations web address at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html, especially if you are new to campus.  Also, if you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special assistance of any kind, please see me as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DRC student, you may call 425/564-2498, or go in person to Disability Resource Center in B132.