Missouri Western State College Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism ENG 104 College Writing and Rhetoric Section 16 7:30-10:20 M T W Th, MC 211 Summer 2000 Instructor: Dennis Chepurnov Office: JGM 307 Office Hours: M, T, W 10:30-11:30 phone: 271-5812 e-mail: chepurno@griffon.mwsc.edu Text Axelrod, Rise B., and Charles R. Cooper. Reading Critically, Writing Well. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford / St. Martin's, 1999. Course Objectives You can view the MWSC's common course goals and objectives for ENG 104 at this URL: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/eng104.asp Attendance Policy Attendance is expected (be sure to sign in daily). Since each class period during the four-week session is equivalent to one week of the regular semester, it is critical that you arrive to class on time and stay for the entire period. Every four missed hours of class will decrease your final grade by a letter. Students with Disabilities Policy Any student in this course who has a disability that requires any special consideration should make an appointment to meet with me as soon as possible to discuss class requirements. Assignments and Grading Policy Four essays 100 pts each == 400 pts Quizzes and exercises == 200 pts 600 pts total: A (600-540); B (539-480); C (479-420); D (419-360); F (359-0) A late paper will lose one letter grade for each day it is overdue. Academic Honesty Policy You are expected to do your own work in this course. Any case of cheating/plagiarism will result in no credit (0) for that assignment and may result in a disciplinary action by the College. Tentative Calendar Week One: Introduction to the course, Chapters 1, 2 and 4, exercises, Essay 1. Week Two: [No classes July 3 and 4] Chapter 5, exercises, Essay 2. Week Three: Chapters 6 and 9, exercises, Essay 3. Week Four: Chapters 8 and 7, exercises, Essay 4.
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