English 093, Section 1053 B
COMPOSITION FOR NON-NATIVE
SPEAKERS
Spring
2013
Daily: 9:30-10:20
Tuesday-Friday: L210
Monday: D204 (Writing Lab)
Instructor: Isaiah Hemmen
Office: D204-C
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: (425) 564-2403
Email: ihemmen@bellevuecollege.edu
REQUIRED TEXTS & MATERIALS
Please
buy your books immediately. They are available at the BC Bookstore in B
Building.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 093 prepares you for English 101. As such, it emphasizes
advanced editing and critical thinking skills related to college composition.
In particular, we’ll focus on the stages of the writing process, including how
to generate, organize, and support ideas; write rough, revised, and final
drafts of essays; rely on peer critique; argue effectively; and adapt
expression to various audiences. You will practice writing in a variety of
forms and rhetorical modes, such as narration, comparison-contrast, and
argumentation.
The
course also focuses on building college-level reading skills, such as the
ability to read accurately and critically, make valid inferences, and
comprehend material appearing in a variety of forms. We will read and discuss a
book of short stories as well as assorted essays on contemporary issues. These
will serve as models of effective writing to help you improve our own.
Lastly, we will conduct an in-depth review of the fundamentals of grammar and
punctuation to ensure that your writing adheres to the conventions of academic
English. Therefore, reading and writing assignments will be interspersed with
grammar exercises and quizzes.
In all, since one learns to write by writing, you will be given extensive writing practice. Provided
your effort and participation, you will become better prepared to make informed and skilled choices about how you express yourselves in the
English while also gaining a more nuanced understanding of how to formulate
your thoughts, which in turn will not only help you construct arguments and
relate ideas but also relate to other people, solve problems, construct meaning
from experience, and make sense of the world around you.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completing this course, students
will be able to…
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Read and Think Critically |
Compose |
Revise |
Edit |
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Demonstrate ability to make reading
connections in writing Use appropriate
college level vocabulary and academic language Summarize accurately Demonstrate an awareness of
themselves as learners of Academic Language Actively participate in discussions
concerning the interpretations of texts Reflect, evaluate and draw
conclusions about texts |
Develop own writing process based on
exposure to various established methods Narrow scope of a topic for the
purpose of development Create organized, unified,
well-developed text Use
a variety of writing strategies including but not limited to description,
narration, illustration, comparison, contrast and analysis |
Develop self-editing and/or error
recognition skill Improve the ability to respond to
critique from teachers and peers Improve the ability to critique
their own work and others Identify
and break habits that detract from effective writing |
Use
correct Word Forms Use
basic verb tenses and forms appropriately Use
correct suffixes to signal verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs Use
accurate subject verb agreement Improve
sentence structure and variety; recognizes and avoid fragments and run-ons Improve
ability to write concise sentences Use
correct punctuation and mechanics |
These goals are
designed to help you place into English 101 (grade of C- or higher required).
You will automatically receive 101 placement in time to register for next
quarter. However, if you don’t receive a C- or better at the end, your
placement will be dropped.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS / ASSIGNMENTS
All
writing and reading assignments will be clarified and explained in class in
greater detail as they are assigned.
Essays: This class requires you to write 4 essays of 3 drafts each,
the final drafts of which should be samples of the best work of which you are
capable. All final drafts must be revised from two earlier ones. In other
words, if you do not submit a revised draft on an assigned topic, you will not
be allowed to submit a final one.
Deadlines:
Papers must be submitted on the due dates specified in the course calendar (at
bottom). Each draft will have a due date. If you miss the deadline, you miss
that paper. I may award a fraction of the points, but only if you explain to me
the reason the assignment was late.
Length: 500-1000 words
each (2-4 pgs.), depending on the assignment.
Format: All assignments for this class,
with the exception of journal entries, should be typed, stapled, double-spaced,
in 12-point font, with one-inch margins. All such assignments must also be
appropriately titled and have the following label in the upper left hand corner
of the first page…
First and Last Name
English 093
Instructor: Hemmen
Essay #____: Final Draft (or—Rough Draft)
Date
Subsequent pages should be labeled in the upper right corner with your last
name and the page number. I will not accept your assignment without the
inclusion of these elements.
Second-chances: You may revise one essay (#1-4) for a better
grade. However, to ensure that you earn the highest grade possible,
it is all-important to proofread
for content, development, organization, style, format, grammar, punctuation and
spelling before you turn in your work.
In general: carefully review each prompt and
rubric to be sure you understand the assignment, complete all related readings,
participate in peer reviews in class, ask me for help both during class time
and in individual conferences, and visit the Writing Lab for additional help
with editing.
Peer review workshops require you to have the appropriate drafts (x3) and to
arrive on time in order to participate. Peer reviews cannot be made-up due to
absence or lateness. Peer review workshops will typically be held on Tuesdays,
when rough drafts are due. An
invaluable means for receiving and giving constructive feedback, these
workshops are not only important for you but for your classmates as well.
Written peer feedback should be submitted back to the student at the conclusion
of your group work.
Homework: Be
prepared to complete and turn in all homework assignments. Students
will have a variety of homework, such as readings, reading responses,
double-entry logs, writing, and grammar exercises. All assignments will be
posted on Canvas and typically due at the next class meeting. Keeping track of
due dates is your responsibility. Also, be sure to keep all the work you do.
You may need to reference it later or turn it in as part of your portfolio.
Journal & Double-Entry Log: Students will be asked to write
informally on a variety of topics and maintain personal vocabulary lists of new
words and their definitions. A dictionary will therefore be needed to find the
definitions of new words from our readings. Aside from these daily journal
entries, students are also required to maintain a double-entry log, in which
they will establish a dialogue with the assigned text. The double-entry log
will track your engagement with the reading, in lieu of reading quizzes.
Grammar quizzes are designed to prepare students for
college-level writing success. You will be given 6 grammar quizzes, each of
which will be held on a Wednesday (see “Course Calendar” for more details)
Class participation includes attendance, homework, and productive
engagement in class discussions, peer-editing sessions, and other in-class
activities. This is an intensive class requiring personal commitment, effort,
and follow-through, so you are expected to be an active and positive
participant. You can ensure a good participation grade if you ask questions and
try answering questions in class.
Attendance: I expect each student to commit to the
class and attend every day. Regular attendance is required for active learning.
Your grade will not be affected by a couple absences, but more than three
will lower your final grade by one-half letter grade for each absence. A
grade of F will result if you miss more ten classes.
Lateness: I
take role at the beginning of every class, so arrive class on time. If you
arrive to class more than 5 minutes late, you will be marked as
"late." Three "lates" count as an
absence. So, if for any reason you need to come to class late (or leave class
early), make arrangements with me beforehand.
Final Portfolio: At
the end of the quarter, you will organize all of your writing in a portfolio. A
portfolio is a collection of your best writing presented in a formal way. Here
are the requirements for your portfolio presentation:
1. Use a soft folder or binder with three fasteners.
-As this will be a substantial document,
please choose a folder or binder that will
not
fall apart.
2. On the cover, print:
Writing Portfolio
Student:
First and Last Name
English
093
Instructor:
I.Hemmen
Spring
2013
3. Make the portfolio easy look professional and easy for
me to read through.
-Put
a divider with a labeled tab in front of each essay.
-Make
the first page a Table of Contents, giving the titles of your essays and
summaries in the order you present them.
4. Arrange the essays and summaries in order of completion
(#1-#5)
5. Include a self-evaluation (1-2 pages, typed,
double-spaced) behind a final tab.
GRADING PROCEDURE
Final
course grades at Bellevue College are posted as letter grades. For ease of
calculation, grades are based on a percentage system throughout the quarter.
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A |
93-100% |
B+ |
88-89% |
C+ |
78-79% |
D+ |
68-69% |
F |
59%-0 |
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A- |
90-92% |
B |
83-87% |
C |
73-77% |
D |
60-67% |
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B- |
80-82% |
C- |
70-72% |
You must receive a C- or better to be eligible for English 101
Below are the kinds of assignments and
approximate points totals for the quarter.
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Essays
(4 x 100 points each) |
400
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Grammar
Quizzes (6 x 20 points each) |
120
|
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Participation,
including attendance, homework, group discussion, peer review |
120
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Critical
Responses (2 x 40 points each) |
80 |
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Double-Entry
Log |
60 |
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Note
Summary |
40 |
|
Journal |
40 |
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Portfolio
& Self-Evaluation |
40 |
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Total |
900 |
PLAGIARISM
Your papers must present your ideas in your own words.
Plagiarism, or academic dishonesty, is the act of using another writer’s words
or ideas as your own. It may take many forms, including but not limited to
using a paper written by someone else, using printed sources word-for-word
without proper documentation, or paraphrasing or summarizing the ideas of
others without acknowledging the source. In any case, it amounts to
intellectual theft—whether or not it was your intention to steal. Therefore, if
you copy someone’s words, you must put them in quotation marks and reference
the source. Otherwise, you risk plagiarism, which is grounds for failing the
course, further disciplinary action from the Dean of Student Success, and
possible dismissal from school.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR / STUDENT CODE OF
CONDUCT
Out of respect for everyone
in the classroom, I ask that you follow these ground rules:
I repeat; I will not tolerate disruption, especially disrespect,
be it directed at me or your classmates. Any comments, jokes, gestures, or
remarks that belittle the worth of an individual’s (or group’s) physical
attributes, race, creed, sexual preference, religion, gender, ethnicity,
socioeconomic background, cultural practices, or traditions are inappropriate. If
your behavior inhibits the class’s learning and education, you will not only be
asked to leave and counted absent but may also be reported to the Associate Dean
of students and/or Campus Security.
The Arts and Humanities Division honors the right of its faculty to define
"disruptive behavior." As instructor, I can and will refer
a major violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of
Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. If you are in doubt about any behavior, The
Student Code, Policy 2050, is located in its entirety at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050P_Student_Code_(Procedures).asp
It may also benefit you to
read the Arts and Humanities “Student Procedures and Expectations” page located
at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.htm
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
VALUES CONFLICTS
Essential
to a liberal arts education is an open-minded tolerance for ideas and modes of
expression that might conflict with one’s personal values. By being exposed to
such ideas or expressions, students are not expected to endorse or adopt them
but rather to understand that they are part of the free flow of information
upon which higher education depends.
To this end, you may find that class requirements may include engaging certain
materials, such as books, films, and art work, which may, in whole or in part,
offend you. These materials are equivalent to required texts and are essential
to the course content. If you decline to engage the required material by not
reading, viewing, or performing material you consider offensive, you will still
be required to meet class requirements in order to earn credit. This may
require responding to the content of the material, and you may not be able to
fully participate in required class discussions, exams, or assignments.
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 the DRC as soon as possible. If you are a student
with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is a program of support
available to you.
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 B132 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 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. Public Safety is located in
K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF ME
My role is to facilitate the learning process, evaluate your work, and offer
assistance concerning resources for this course and the larger campus
community. I will come to class prepared to respectfully engage your thoughts,
ideas, and suggestions. You can expect me to assess your work in a timely manner
and provide careful and thoughtful feedback. If you're having difficulty, speak
to me about it. If life interferes with school, let me know. Communication is
essential. If you keep me informed of your circumstances and show me that
you're concerned with doing good work in this class, I'll do whatever I can to
help you.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR—DUE DATES
OF ESSAY DRAFTS, QUIZZES, CONFERENCES, EXAMS
As you can see by the calendar below, you will usually write 1 essay every 2
weeks, with rough drafts due every other Tuesday for peer-editing, revised
drafts due that same Friday, and final drafts due the following Thursday. Since
you will have a chance to workshop every first draft with your peers and they
need to read along as you read your essay out loud, bring 3 copies of a draft to
Tuesday workshops. In
addition to peer feedback on your rough draft, you will get feedback
from me on the revised and final drafts.
Essay #1
First Draft Tue,
Apr. 9 bring 4 copies to
class (3 peers, 1 for me)
Revised Draft Fri, Apr. 12 submit 1 copy via Turnitin
Final Draft Thu, Apr. 18 submit 1 copy via Turnitin (due for grading)
Essay #2
First Draft Tue,
Apr. 23 bring 4 copies to
class (3 peers, 1 for me)
Revised Draft Fri, Apr. 26 submit 1 copy via Turnitin
Final Draft Thu, May 2 submit 1 copy via Turnitin (due for grading)
Essay #3
First Draft Tue,
May 7 bring 4 copies to
class (3 peers, 1 for me)
Revised Draft Fri, May 10 submit 1 copy via Turnitin
Final Draft Thu, May 16 submit 1 copy via Turnitin (due for grading)
Essay #4
First Draft Tue,
May 21 bring 4 copies to
class (3 peers, 1 for me)
Revised Draft Fri, May 24 submit 1 copy via Turnitin
Final Draft Thu, May 30 submit 1 copy via Turnitin (due for grading)
Reflection / Self-Evaluation Mon-Tue,
Jun 10-11 bring one copy to your Final
Conference
Thu,
June 13 include in Portfolio
Journal / Double-Entry Log Fri, June 7 bring
both to class
Portfolio Thu,
June 13 contains the graded
drafts of Essays #1-3,
a
revision of one of those essays (should
you
choose), the ungraded draft of Essay
#4,
Critical Responses #1-2, and the
Reflection
/ Self-Evaluation.
Grammar Quizzes Thu,
Apr. 11
Thu,
Apr. 25
Wed,
May 8
Thu,
May 23
Thu,
June 6
Grammar Final Wed, June 12
Conferences Thu-Fri,
May 9-10 Midterm
Mon-Tue,
Jun 10, 11 Final