Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
English 100-Sections 09/08/11: INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING
Section 09:
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:50, Murphy Hall 104>Writer’s Workshop, T/Th,
8:00-8:50,
Section 08,
Tuesday/Thursday,12:30-1:50, Murphy Hall 104>Writer’s Workshop, T/Th,
14:00-14:50,
Section 11, Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00-3:20, Murphy Hall 103>Writer’s Workshop, T/Th, 1:00-1:50, Eder 222 U/V
Spring 2007 Syllabus
Teacher: Teena Sims
Office: English, Foreign Languages, Journalism Department, Room T
Phone: 271-4239
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-12:15, or by appointment
E-mail: tsims@missouriwestern.edu
Attendance policy:
In order to improve student learning as well as to achieve compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has a mandatory attendance
policy for all 100-level courses, and 200-level courses for Fall 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 21, is 3(three). Thus, when you have 3(three) unexcused absences plus 1(one) 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: five(5) unexcused
absences is deemed failing the class (4 [four]) 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
>the effect of absences on grades
>assignments/quizzes/tests missed due to absence will be taken care of by visiting my office
Please arrive on time, and wait until I dismiss class before leaving.
Writer’s Workshop:
Please read carefully pg. 8 of our class text.
Required texts:
Introduction to College Writing-Eng. 100, McGraw-Hill, 2006 (Third Edition)/A Troubleshooting Guide for Writers, Barbara Clouse, McGraw-Hill, (Fourth Edition)
“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 60%
Journal 20%
Classwork 10%
Presentations/quizzes/final 10%
(some quizzes announced, some not)
Academic Honesty Policy and Due Process:
Academic honesty is required in all academic endeavors. Violations of academic honest include any instance of plagiarism, cheating,
seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents or academic records, or any other fraudulent 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 the academic policy will be reported to the Provost or designated representative on the Academic Honesty
Violation Report form.
Please see the 2006-07 Student Handbook and Calendar on page 21 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
Miscellaneous:
Four papers must be turned in or the student fails the course
The student must receive at least a “C” in this course in order 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 Eng. 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 Eng. 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 Goals:
In
>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 the classroom. Students who violate
this policy may, among other penalties, be counted absent and asked to leave. You
should review your Missouri Western student handbook for further information.
Writer’s Workshop:
Throughout the course of the semester you will attend the once-a-week small group
Writer’s Workshop (listed as “labs” in the class schedule). 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
may also consider your participation in Writer’s Workshop as part of your class
grade.
Due dates for Formal Writing Assignments (possible changes may occur):
Task I: February 8th
Task II: March 1st
Task III: March 29
Task IV: April 19th
Please seriously consider:
The availability of Missouri Western’s
any academic help you might need. Their number is 271-4624, or call the director,
Corla Dawson, at 271-4531.