ENC 1101 Classroom Syllabus
Arnold Wood, Jr.
T – 265
Hours – Posted
(904) 646-2341 awood@fccj.edu or awoodfccj@yahoo.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course embodies the fundamentals of effective expression with an emphasis on the various forms of expository writing, logical and imaginative thinking, and reading for understanding. This course provides instruction in sentence structure, diction, organization of short essays, and correct usage of standard American English.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Sentences, Paragraphs, and Beyond (with integrated readings), 5th ed. ISBN: 0-618-76783-5
2. Scott-Foresman Handbook (current ed.) ISBN: 0-13-237003-4
SUPPLIES:
CD (writable) …access to the WWW by an e-mail account is essential as well.
CLASSROOM COMPORTMENT
I like a relaxed, friendly environment in my classroom. I expect everyone to behave in a civil manner and respect all differences whether of opinion, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Rudeness, intolerance, and disrespect will be dealt with immediately and severely. Folks, be nice to one another.
I begin and end class on time, and I expect all students to be on time and stay. You should tell me in advance should you have to leave early. Call or e me if you have to miss class.
Turn off and/or don’t answer cell phones, pagers, or pads. Stow them and keep them stowed.
ASSIGNMENT STANDARDS
All work submitted for grade must be typed (i.e., processed) using 1) double spacing, 2) Times–Roman font (10-12 pitch), and 3) black ink on white paper of good quality.
Each essay must bear an original title, centered over the principal text of the essay. In the upper left corner, write your name, class number, phone number/e mail address, essay form, and date on separate lines.
I accept and encourage you to submit your assignments by e mail to me. Process your assignments in Word (Microsoft) and then send them as attachments to notes (not as the note itself…doesn’t come out in the correct format…looks terrible).
ATTENDANCE POLICY
None. However, all assignments must be submitted on time, in the exact format, incorporating all the techniques taught in class and covered in both the At a Glance: Essays text and the handbook, employing correct grammar and mechanics (and, yes indeed, spelling does count!).
DATE DUE POLICY
I don’t accept late work. However, you have until 11:59pm of the date an assignment is due to get an assignment to me.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY/DATE
You may withdraw from class formally anytime before the published withdrawal date in the current college catalog. If you decide to quit this class (and I hope you don’t), please be sure you formally do so to avoid getting an FN (virtually an F), which means “failure non-attendance”) for your final grade.
MAKE-UP POLICY/LATE PAPERS
There are no make-ups in this class.
Under no circumstances may you submit 2 or more essays at one time unless the essays are early.
CLAST
The class covers the skills required by the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)…you may exempt yourself from the verbal portions of the CLAST by making a 2.5 or better average in your composition classes. This class also satisfies the state requirement that ENC 1101 require "significant" writing from students.
HONOR CODE
See the 2007-08 FCCJ catalog for Honor Code information. Your work must be your own.
GRADED ASSIGNMENTS
1. 6 out of class essays 15% each 90%
(1 will be dropped)
2. 2 in class essays 5% each 10%
TOTAL 100%
GRADE SCALE
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 0 NP
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
I use lecture, demonstration, discussion (limited), conferencing (a great deal), and (some) peer review. Basically, I will discuss one or more writing/thinking skills or rhetorical forms, and you will then generate a draft of an essay employing the skills/forms covered. I will review with you what you have done and offer suggestions (I will not correct your grammar or the like! – use the Writing Lab early and often) for improving your work. You will revise, revise, and finally submit the work for grade.
We will work on a weekly schedule with one essay every other week being written and submitted for grade. Generally, Tuesday will be for lecture and demonstration; you will do planning/pre-writing. Thursday will be conference and peer review days; you will do further drafting. Your final drafts will be due on Tuesdays (by 11:59pm).
TENTATIVE TOPICAL OUTLINE*
Week 1 Introduction (Chapters 14-17: pages 267-302)
Prose Characteristics (unity, order, evidence, etc.)
Essay Form
Week 2 Division Essay (pages 417-437) (E1)
First Essay Assigned
Week 3 Conferences on E1
Week 4 Classification Analysis (E2)
First Essay Due (E1)
Second Essay Assigned
Week 5 Conferences on E2
Week 6 Cause-Effect Analysis (E3)
Second Essay Due (E2)
Third Essay Assigned
Week 7 Conferences on E3
First In-class Essay (Mid-Term)
Week 8 Comparison-Contrast Analysis (E4)
Fourth Essay Assigned
Week 9 Conferences on E4
Third Essay Due (E3)
Week 10 Structure - Function Analysis (E5)
Fourth Essay Due (E4)
Fifth Essay Assigned
Week 11 Conferences on E5
Week 12 Persuasion/Problem-Solution Analysis (using research) (E6)
Sixth Essay Assigned
Fifth Essay Due (E5)
Week 13 Conferences on E6
Week 14 Term Conferences
Sixth Essay Due (E6)
Week 15 In-class Final Exam Essay
OBJECTIVES
As a result of the instruction and assignments that make up this course, you will be able to write essays in a variety of rhetorical modes (see above) which demonstrate thesis/purpose (w/map), coherence, unity, sound logic, adequate development, and sound grammar, mechanics as well as clear, correct, and accurate wording.
ADDITIONAL HELP
1. Writing Lab – will review drafts, provide limited grammar/mechanics review
2. myskillstutor.com –will provide on-line grammar/mechanics, etc. instruction and review (chapters 2-11 in your text)
You need this information to log on anytime you want to work on your skills:
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HOLIDAYS
See the college catalog