English 073 Winter 2013 Syllabus
Instructor: Arline Davis Item # 1017C
E-mail:adavis@bellevuecollege.edu
M/T/W/Th 5:30-7:40
Phone:425-564-2077 Room R106A
Office location: R230 Office Hours: by
appointment
Course
Information
Course Outcomes
By the end of this quarter, you will be able to…
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Answer literal and inferencial questions.
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Identify main ideas and details.
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Distinquish facts from opinion.
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Use all stages of the writing process including prewriting, organizing,
writing an essay of substance, editing, and revising.
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Use a variety of complete sentences. Begin to avoid sentence fragments
and run-ons.
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Identify the basic structural elements of simple, compound, and complex
sentences.
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Write a five paragraph essay answering a prompt. Be comfortable using a
hook, a thesis statement, and transition words.
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Write a paper synthesizing information from a book and an article, use
MLA format for in text citations and a
Works Cited page, be familiar with the BC Library Website, and use EBSCOhost
and proQUEST.
How Outcomes will be met
This course emphasizes learning and using reading and writing strategies.
This means that you will be reading and writing in class and at home. There is
an emphasis on learning and applying grammar and mechanics. Come to class, go
to the Reading Lab, get extra help from the Writing Lab tutors, spend time in
and out of class reading, writing, learning and reviewing grammar rules,
participate in class and group discussions, edit and revise your papers, listen
and take notes during lectures, study for the quizzes and tests. All this will
help you be successful this quarter.
You will be spending ten( 50-minute) class hours per week in the classroom
and two to five(50-minute) class hours
per week in the Reading Lab.
We will spend at least two sessions
discovering information literacy.
Be prepared to spend another twenty hours per week on homework.
Set aside time to meet with a Writing Lab tutor to work on the second draft
of each of your essays.
I will go over your essays with you and let you know where you are
improving and where you need work. I will be working hard for you, and I expect
that you will be working hard, too.
I am looking forward to a busy and exciting quarter.
Grading
This is a credit/no credit course. You will not receive a letter grade. You
can pass this class and not be recommended for English 092/093. Sometimes it
takes two or three times in STEPs to achieve the skills you will need in
English 092/093. In order to receive credit, you must meet the following
requirements:
· Attendance: I will take attendance at the beginning of each
hour. Be here. Be here on time. Turn off your cell phone and put it away. Be
prepared and ready to work. If you are tardy, see me after class, so you
can get credit for attending. If you do
miss a class, check the calendar and keep up with the assignments. Check with another student about notes and/or
other assignments. If you miss ten class
hours, you may fail the class and not receive credit for the class. If you arrive late or leave early three
times, then that counts as one absence.
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Assignments: You will be writing at least four essays, four response papers, four in
class writes, summaries and responses, and any other writing that will help you
practice your skills.You will be working on grammar and mechanics assignments,
reading the BC Reads book and a variety of essays. You will also be introduced
to information literacy and use guided research in your last paper.
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Late Assignments: Turn in your assignments on time.
Have your paper ready as a hard copy on the due date. Staple the final
copy to your rough drafts and your pre-writes. It is important to turn in your
papers on time so that they can get graded and your next paper can show
improvement.
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Class Participation: This is a very important aspect of college classes. Demonstrate that you
know what is going on in class by asking questions and sharing information and
insights.
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Even when you receive
credit for this class, it does not mean that you automatically move on to English
092/093. Many students take STEPs two or
three times.
The link to the College Grading Policy is located on page 10 of the Course
Catelog and also on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/3/3000_grading.asp.
Books and Materials Required
Writing First With Readings by, Kirszer and Mandell
ISBN#978-0-312-54256-6
Deep Economy by, Bill McKibben
ISBN#978-0-8050-8722-2
Supplies: Bring college ruled notebook paper,
pencils, pens (blue or black ink) a USB for the writing lab, a soft folder for
your port folio, a portable stapler, and
highlighters. Know where an English-English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a
three-hole punch are available. Also be prepared to purchase scantrons for the
grammar tests.
Classroom Learning Atmosphere
Instructor’s Expectation
Come to class on time and be prepared to work. We only have eleven weeks,
and we have a lot to cover. Feel free to
bring water to class. Turn off your cell phone and put it away before class.
I am happy to help you with new words and expressions. Feel free to bring
an English-English dictionary. Only speak English in class.
Class participation is important to go over vocabulary, redefine and review
grammar and mechanics rules, and to discuss the readings. Be respectful when
others are talking. We all have different experiences and backgrounds, so do
not expect to agree with everything that is expressed in class. 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.
This is a Safe Space for all students. Lesbian, gay, bisexual,
queer-identified, transgendered students and students of all faiths, beliefs,
political affiliations, ages, races, and ethnic origins are welcome.
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 and 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
Division Statements
Plagiarism is taking someone else’s work and
turning it in as your own. It is
cheating and will not be tolerated.
Information about Bellevue College’s copyright guidelines can be found at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/links/copyright.html
A good resource
for Plagiarism is the Writing Lab: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
Student Code
“Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another
as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive
classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue
College. Examples of unacceptable
behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or
leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and
inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the
Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible
probation or suspension from Bellevue College.
Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are
listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice
President of Student Services.” The
Student Code, Policy 2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp
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Links
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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 them 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 the reception desk at
425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach
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information into the program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Public Safety
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prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus
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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/
Final Exam Schedule
The date of the STEPs Exit Exam will be announced
later this quarter.
http://bellevuecollege.edu/classes/exams
Academic Calendar
The Bellevue College Academic Calendar is separated into two calendars.
They provide information about holidays, closures and important enrollment
dates such as the finals schedule.
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Enrollment Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines/.
On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important
dates for withdrawing and receiving tuition refunds.
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College Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/0910.asp.
This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays,
scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.
Writing Lab Link
http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab/
Library Link
http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/