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Course |
ENGL& 101: English Composition I
Hybrid
(Combines Online and Classroom Learning) |
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Term |
Winter 2013 |
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Sections Days/Times |
1060 HYA
7:30-8:20 Mon/Wed 1078 HYJ
12:30-1:20 Mon/Wed |
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Instructor |
Ms. Barbara
Butler Bellevue
College email: bbutler@bellevuecollege.edu |
Required Text
Hybrid
Course Requirements
This section of ENGL& 101 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 Canvas online learning system successfully.
ü
Know your system
requirements and your software capabilities.
ü
Log on to Canvas regularly to
check the Calendar function to see assignment and quiz due dates and to prepare
for class with readings, drafts, and more.
ü
Make contingency plans for
computer use if your computer and/or Internet service is unavailable.
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Plan ahead to print documents for
in-class work. See the N Building Open Computing Lab for printing availability.
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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.
The focus of English 101 is the development of clear, effective
writing skills with an emphasis on writing as a process, which includes
drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Students practice writing in a
variety of forms and rhetorical modes such as narration, comparison-contrast,
and argumentation.
While English
101 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 will be able to--
--think and read critically: Carefully read, analyze,
interpret and evaluate claims, beliefs, texts and/or issues.
□ Frame questions, define problems, and position arguments.
□ Consider
multiple points of view and differentiate between assumptions, beliefs, facts,
opinions, and biases.
□ Read
and respond to various texts critically for purposes of interpretation,
analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and/or judgment.
□ Demonstrate an
understanding of a text's main point/thesis and its relevant supporting
details.
--compose and revise
in context: Shape written responses for different audiences and purposes.
□
Consider flexible
strategies for prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.
□
Develop and support thesis
statements that are appropriately complex and significant.
□
Construct unified
paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details that advance the thesis.
□
Apply various methods of development such as
illustration, comparison and contrast, and/or analysis.
□
Balance their individual voices with those from
other texts.
□
Employ style, tone, and mechanical conventions
appropriate to the demands of a particular audience or purpose.
--reflect and
evaluate: Recognize and incorporate newly acquired skills.
□ Develop
the ability to critique their and others' work.
□ Gain a clearer perspective of habits that may detract from
the effectiveness of their own writing.
□ Respond to comments from their instructor and peers.
Assignments
The
following are the kinds of assignments and approximate points totals for the
quarter:
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Essays (4 x
50 points each) |
200 |
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Writing
Skills Practice Assignments |
40 |
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Reading
Quizzes |
20 |
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Unit
Quizzes (4 x 15 points each) |
60 |
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Peer
Reviews (4x 10 points each) |
40 |
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Journals (8
x 5 points each points each) |
40 |
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Total |
400 |
Assignment
Policy
Because each assignment builds on the skills developed in
the previous assignment, it is important to complete work on time.
·
Reading quizzes are given in the first ten minutes of class.
Reading quizzes cannot be made up due to lateness or absence.
·
Peer reviews require you to have the appropriate drafts and
to arrive on time in order to participate. Peer reviews cannot be made-up due
to absence or lateness.
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Online assignments must be submitted with time to allow for
any technical problems that may arise. Once an assignment closes at 11:59 PM on
its due date, Canvas no longer accepts the assignment.
·
Assignments must be submitted as assigned, in the correct
file format (.doc or .docx), through the Canvas assignment system. DO NOT use
Canvas email, Bellevue College email, or the campus mail system to submit
assignments.
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For the four 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 with its prompt and 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.
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A |
93-100% |
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B+ |
88-89% |
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C+ |
78-79% |
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D+ |
68-69% |
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F |
59%-0 |
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A- |
90-92% |
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B |
83-87% |
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C |
73-77% |
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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: Composition I requires completion of English 092 with a C- or better.
Your Grade on Canvas
Your current grade is always available on Canvas. Check the main class menu at Grades.
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.
When
you arrive for class—
·
Attendance
is taken promptly at the beginning of class.
·
If
you arrive after class begins, check with your instructor to have your
attendance record changed.
·
Note
that is not appropriate academic and professional behavior to arrive after
class begins and is treated accordingly as a class disruption.
If
you are absent—
·
Make
arrangements to get notes from another student.
·
See
Canvas for assignments and due dates.
·
Notify
your instructor in Canvas.
Note that because college policy on attendance does not
have excused/unexcused absence designations,
you do not need to provide a reason for your absence. In particular, avoid divulging personal medical information in
emails. It is sufficient to say “I will be out today.”
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.
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Silence
and stow all electronic devices during class except for educational
applications.
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Avoid
side conversations during instruction and discussion.
ü
Avoid
eating. Beverages are fine.
Instructor
Contact
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
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.