English 093
Spring 2013 Syllabus
revised
| posted 3/8/13
Instructor: Arline Davis
Item # 1058H
E-mail:adavis@bellevuecollege.edu
M/W 3:00- 5:10
Phone:
425-564-2077 Room R205
Office
location: R230 Office Hours: by appointment
Course Information
Course Outcomes
After completing this
course, students should be able to:
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, 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. Set aside time to meet with a
Writing Lab tutor to work on the second draft of each of your essays.
All this will
help you be successful this quarter.
We will spend
five class hours in class per week. Be prepared to spend another twenty hours
per week on homework. This includes reading and taking notes.
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
·
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. If you arrive late or leave early three times,
then that counts as one absence.
·
Assignments: You will be writing at least four essays, four response
papers, , 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, Deep Economy and
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks.
You will also be introduced to information literacy and use guided research in
your last paper.
·
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.
·
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.
The link to the
College Grading Policy is located on page 10 of the Course Catalog and also on
the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/3/3000_grading.asp.
Books and
Materials Required
Deep Economy, by Bill McKibben ISBN#978-0-8050-8722-2
Grammar Troublespots, by Ann Raimes
ISBN #0-521-53286-8
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
ISBN#978-1-4000-5218-9
Supplies: Bring college ruled notebook paper,
pencils, pens (blue or black ink) a USB for the writing lab, a soft folder for
your portfolio, a portable stapler, and
highlighters. Know where an English-English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a
three-hole punch are available.
Instructor’s
Expectations
Come to class
on time and be prepared to work. Listen and participate in class discussions. Refrain from side talk. 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. 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, playing with your cell phones, IPods , or other
equipment, 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
Bellevue
College E-mail and access to MyBC
All students
registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail
account. Your student network account can be used to access your student
e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless
network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam .
BC offers a
wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student
success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.
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 fireor an earthquake. 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 them by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at
425-564-4110. Please visit the website for application information into the
program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Public Safety
The Bellevue
College (BC) 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, and 7 days per week. Their
phone number is 425-564-2400. 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
Final Exam will be
Wednesday March 20th from 1:30-3:30..
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.
·
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.
·
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/