Division of Liberal
Arts and Sciences
Department of
English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
English 100-
Sections, 03, 09, 10: INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING
Section 03: Tuesday/Thursday,
Writer’s
Workshop, T/Th
Section 09: Tuesday/Thursday,
Writer’s
Workshop, T/Th,
Section 10: Tuesday/Thursday,
Writer’s
Workshop, T/Th,
Spring 2008 Syllabus
Teacher: Teena Sims
Office: English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
Department, Room T
Phone: 271-4239
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday,
E-mail: tsims@missouriwestern.edu
Attendance Policy:
In order to improve student learning and retention as well
as to achieve compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has
implemented a mandatory attendance policy for all 100- and 200-level courses for
Fall Semester 2007.
You will
be given an excused absence when acting as an official representative of the
university, provided you give prior written verification from the faculty/staff
supervisor of the event.
All other
absences will be deemed unexcused. The maximum number of unexcused absences
allowed for this class before the midterm report, March 19th, is 3
(three). Thus, when you have 4 (four) unexcused absences,
you will be reported to the Registrar’s Office, who will automatically withdraw
you from this class. The Financial Aid Office will reduce financial aid as
appropriate.
PLEASE
NOTE: Following the above policy, after mid-term reports, the attendance
adheres to the English 100 policy: 5 (five) unexcused absences deems failing
the class (4 [four] allowed for Writer’s Workshop) for the semester. THIS IS OF
EXTREME IMPORTANCE.
If you
miss a class, you are responsible for all materials covered and assignments
given during your absence. All out-of-class assignments are due at the
beginning of the class period. No late assignments will be accepted unless you
have received prior permission from your teacher.
We will discuss:
·
Conditions for granting
an excused absence
·
Effect of absences on
grades
·
Assignments/quizzes/tests
missed due to absence will be taken care of by visiting my office
Writer’s Workshop:
Please
read carefully pg. 8 of our class text.
Required Texts:
1.
Introduction to
College Writing-English 100, McGraw-Hill, 2006 (Third Edition)
2. A
Troubleshooting Guide for Writers, Barbara Clouse, McGraw-Hill, (Fourth
Edition)
3. “All
Over but the Shoutin’”, Bragg, Rick, Random House,
1997
Required Materials:
·
Writing journal
·
Paper
·
Pens
·
Pencils
·
Clips
·
Stapler
·
3.5” floppy disks/storage box
·
Folder for submitting rough and final drafts of
essays
Grading:
Four typed
essays 50%
Journal 10%
Class
assignments 30%
Presentations/quizzes/final 10%
(Some
quizzes announced)
Academic Honesty Policy and Due Process:
Academic honesty is required in
all academic endeavors. Violations of academic honesty include any instance of
plagiarism, cheating, seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents
or academic records, or any other fraudulent classroom activity. Violations of
academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment, failure in
the course, or expulsion from the university. When a student’s grade has been
affected, violations of academic honesty will be reported to the Provost or the
designated representative on the Academic Honesty Violation Report form.
Please
see the 2007-2008 Student Handbook and Calendar for specific activities
identified as violations of this policy and the student due process procedure.
This handbook is also available online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/Handbook/index.pdf
NOTE:
>Four papers must be turned in or the student fails the course
>The student must receive at least a “C” in this course to qualify for English 104
IMPORTANT:
Any student in this class with a disability that requires special consideration must contact me as soon as possible.
Final Exams:
Final exam schedule will be discussed two weeks before the end of regular classes and the exam schedule will be posted at that time.
Reading Goals:
At the completion of English 100 students should be able to:
· Read actively for greater understanding
· Use reading to improve their writing by drawing ideas and information from written material
· Use texts to understand their own and others’ experiences
· Read writing assignments effectively as a guide to creating better papers
· Recognize good writing by actively reading good prose.
Writing Goals:
At the completion of English 100 students should be able to:
· Move easily from writing for self-expression to writing for readers.
· Write at greater length more readily, more quickly, and more usefully
· Structure their writing to fit the assignment, purpose, and audience
· Develop their ideas and concepts with specific details, examples, and explanations.
· Craft more effective and polished sentences and paragraphs
· Use effective planning, invention, revision, and editing to complete successful writing tasks.
General Studies Goal:
In English 100, students should improve their ability to:
· Think critically and reason analytically
· Write and speak clearly and effectively
· Gain a greater awareness of the present through an understanding of other cultures and times
· Understand and appreciate moral values and ethical choices
· Understand and enjoy aesthetic experiences and share in related creative activities.
Civility and Cooperation:
Missouri Western requires all students to help maintain good conditions for teaching and learning. All students will treat their classmates, teachers, and student assistants with civility and respect, both inside and outside of the classroom. Students who violate this policy may be counted absent and asked to leave. You should review your Missouri Western student handbook for further information.
Technology Issues:
Cell phones, I-pods, listening devices, etc. MUST BE TURNED OFF before entering the classroom.
Punctuality:
Be on time for class! Our door will close TEN MINUTES after class begins.
DO NOT KNOCK FOR ENTRY!
Class time:
I will dismiss you exactly at the end of class. Use any extra time to read or review work.
Hard copies/p drive:
Keep all work until final semester grade has been issued.
Writer’s Workshop:
Throughout the semester, you will
attend the once-a-week, small group Writer’s Workshop. Some of your
Writer’s Workshop materials may be used in class and some of your class papers
will be critiqued and proofread in Writer’s Workshop. You must ensure that you have the right
materials in the
Due dates for Formal Writing Assignments (possible changes may occur):
Task I: Feb. 7th
Task II: March 6th
Task III: April 3rd
Task IV: April 24th
Please seriously consider:
The availability of Missouri
Western’s