Course |
ENGL 092:
Developmental English Hybrid (Combines Online and Classroom Learning) |
Term |
Fall 2011 |
Section Days/Time |
1047 HYB Tuesday/Thursday 10:30-11:20 |
Instructor |
Ms. Barbara Butler College Email: bbutler@bellevuecollege.edu |
Instructor Phone |
425-564-3174 |
Required Text
Hybrid Course
Requirements
This section
of ENGL 092 is a hybrid course, which combines online learning with class
attendance sessions. As such, it is
important, and ultimately your responsibility, to follow all directions for
using the Blackboard Vista online learning system successfully.
ü
Know your system requirements and your software capabilities.
ü
Follow the directions for conducting browser and software checks and
making adjustments on your system.
ü
Log on to the system regularly to view the calendar, check your email,
and review graded assignments.
ü
Make contingency plans for computer access in the event that your
primary computer and/or Internet service is unavailable.
ü
Plan to print documents for in-class work. See the N Building Open
Computing Lab for printing availability.
ü
Ask for help in a timely manner, so that you will be able to
successfully participate in both the online and the classroom portions of the
class.
English 092 emphasizes advanced editing and critical thinking skills. Students learn to meet composition objectives by writing, revising, and editing essays and by analyzing their work from other classes.
While English 092 courses at Bellevue College vary widely
in their choice of readings, media, and writing assignments, all courses adhere
to the following outcomes:
After completing this course,
students should be able to
□ Use
all stages of the writing process effectively.
□ Identify
the needs of their audience.
□ Produce
a substantive topic.
□ Create
a unified, coherent, and well-developed piece of writing which consistently
follows appropriate conventions of Standard English.
□ Use
a variety of purposes for essay construction, such as analysis, exposition,
and/or persuasion.
□ Demonstrate
ability to recognize some strengths and weaknesses in their own writing, based
on specified criteria.
Assignments
The following are
the kinds of assignments and approximate points totals for the quarter:
Essays (3 x 50
points each) |
150 |
Quizzes (3 x 15 points each) |
45 |
Writing Practice,
Study Guides, Online Exercises |
110 |
Peer Reviews (3 x
10 points each) |
30 |
Journals (9 x 5 points each) |
45 |
Course
Orientation Unit |
20 |
Total |
400 |
Assignment Policy
Because each
assignment builds on the skills developed in the previous assignment, it is
important to complete work on time.
·
Late
assignments—for any reason—are due no later than 48 hours from the posted due
date and time.
·
Online
assignments must be submitted with time to allow for any technical problems
that may arise. The Blackboard system automatically checks assignments in as
either on time or indicates when they are late for up to the 48-hour limit.
After the 48-hour limit, the system no longer accepts assignments.
·
Note
that although assignments submitted after the due date/time are marked “Late”
by the Blackboard system, there is no penalty for the lateness.
·
Assignments
must be submitted as assigned, in the correct format (.doc or .docx), through
the Blackboard Vista system. DO NOT use the campus mail system or Bellevue
College email to submit assignments.
·
For the three essays, there
are no revisions allowed after the final draft is submitted. Consequently, it
is important to take care in the drafting and editing stages to ensure that you
earn the highest grade possible: check the printed directions sheet and scoring
rubric to be sure you understand the assignment, complete all related readings,
participate in peer reviews in class, ask your instructor for help both during
class time and in individual conferences, and visit the Writing Lab for
additional help with editing.
Grading
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.
A |
93-100% |
|
B+ |
88-89% |
|
C+ |
78-79% |
|
D+ |
68-69% |
|
F |
59%-0 |
A- |
90-92% |
|
B |
83-87% |
|
C |
73-77% |
|
D |
60-67% |
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B- |
80-82% |
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C- |
70-72% |
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Enrollment in
English 101: College Composition requires completion of English 092 with a C-
or better.
Attendance Policy
This course
includes on-campus attendance, so it is important that you make every effort to
attend each class session in its entirety. From years of experience, I can
assure you there is a very high correlation between attendance and success in
class: Missing even one or two classes may seriously jeopardize your ability
to earn a passing grade for the course.
In college, there
are no excused absences; however, I am also aware that illness and emergencies
do arise. As such, the attendance policy is as follows:
·
You
have two free absences for illness and emergencies, including absences created
by circumstances outside of your immediate control.
·
Attendance
is taken promptly at the beginning of class. If you arrive late, you will need
to check in at the end of class to have your attendance record changed.
·
Under
no circumstances should you come to class if you are ill even if you have used
up your free attendance points. Instead, contact me by Blackboard email to make
other arrangements.
1-2 Absences |
Free |
3
or More Absences |
A 10-point deduction will be taken from
the overall class grade for each absence. |
Partial
Absences |
Late arrivals/early departures count as .5
absences. (5-point deduction) |
Classroom
Decorum
In general, because we share a small space
in class, and we need to focus on the day’s learning activities, observe the
following considerations for your peers and instructor:
ü
Respect
the rights of others in class to hold views different from your own.
ü
Silence
and stow all electronic devices during class except as used for educational
purposes.
ü
Avoid
side conversations during instruction and discussion.
ü
Avoid
eating. Beverages are fine.
Instructor
Contact
Ownership
The work that you
turn in under your name is expected to be your original work, written for this
course and to the specifications of the assignment. Although you are encouraged
to seek feedback on your writing from others and from the Writing Center, the
writing must be demonstrably and essentially your own. Save drafts, outlines,
and other preliminary steps toward your finished work, just in case a question
of ownership arises.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s
words, ideas, or information as if they are your own or allowing someone else
to use your words, ideas, or information as their own. It is important that you
learn the correct techniques for documenting sources of information to be incorporated
in your writing for any subject area in college, as well as in your
professional and personal works. According to Bellevue Community College
policy, for plagiarism or cheating, you may be given an “F” grade for an
individual assignment or the entire course. In addition, the incident will be
reported to the Dean of Student Services.
Disability Resource Center
Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the Director of the Disability Resource Center (Room B -132) to establish their eligibility for accommodation. Telephone: (425) 564-2498 or TTY (425) 564-4110. In addition, students are encouraged to review their accommodation requirements with each instructor during the first week of the quarter