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    Fall 2015, CRN: 85586 EnauisH 1101. IsTRUCTOR: MRS, SARAH DYNE Meeting ‘Times: T/Th 9:30-10:45 Location: Sparks Hall 305 Hours: Email: sdyncsi@gsca) Course DescripTioN “This is a reading and writing intensive course designed to increase the students ability to construct ‘written prose of various kinds. It focuses on developing good writing sks, methods of organization, and analysis. Readings consier issues of contemporary social and cultural concerr. passing grade is C. GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 8y the end ofthis course, students willbe able to engage in writing a @ proces, including various invention heuristics (brainstorming, for example) gathering evidence, considering audience, drafting, revising editing, and proofreading © engage inthe colaborative, social aspects of writing, and use writing a tool for leaning use language to explore and analyze contemporary multicultural, lob, and international questions 1 demonstrate how to use writing aids, such as handbooks, dictionaries, online ads, and tutors 4 gather summarize, synthesize, and explain information fom various burces| Use grammatical, stylistic, and mechanical formats and conventions agproprate fora variety of suciences| © ctitique their own and others! workin written and oral formats produce coherent, organized, readable prose fora variety of rhetorical stustions 4 feflect on what contributed t their writing process and evaluate the own work Gallet, tyne, Angela Hall Godsey Jennifer L. Vala, and Kristen A. Rucco. Guide to Fist-Yeor Writing. at Edition. Southlake, Texas: Fountainhead P, 2015. Print Johnson Steven. The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epideric~ and How it Changed ‘Science, ities, andthe Modern World. New York: Riverhead, 2006. Pent. * {not receive his te, immedlateh*” *** Additional reading assignments willbe given at instructors discretion." ‘COURSE POLICIES Fall 2015 CRN: 85586 E-MAIL AND MEETINGS. Plan to check your GSU student e-mall account dally for lass announcements, updates, and supplemental reading asslenments, If you prefer an email address other than your GSU one, set your {68U account to forward your emalto that address. Students are welcome to vis the instructor during published office hours, or by appointment ata ‘mutually convenient time. tf you need to contact me outside of office hours, e-mails the most efficient ‘way. Itis better to send a short email than todo an assignment incorcecti \When contacting any of your professors via email, remember to use appropriate email etiquette: "Include a meaningful subect ne; tis helps clarify what your message is about and may also help the recipient prioritize reading your email Be sureto open your emai witha greeting ike Dear Dr. Jones, or Ms. mith * Use standard speling, unctuation, and captaiation. THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN AN EMAIL SCREAMING & MESSAGE IN ALL CAPS Writ clear, short paragraphs and be vet and tothe point professionals and academics ake See their mall accounts a business. Read trough your ema before sending it to make sure that your message is clear and that you haven't made any serious grammatical mistakes. ATTENDANCE. ‘loss attendance is both expected and necessary to pass the cours. Participation and in-class assignments will account for 10% of your final rade. You are responsible for material you missed when you are absent. This includes getting your own handouts or assignments and finding out whats necessary for the nest class meeting. It sa good idea to exchange contact information with at least two ‘of your classmates fortis purpose ‘TARDINESS AND CLass CoNDUCT ‘Treat the class with respec; you have all worked hard to get here, Tardiness is distracting and srespectfl to the class. We may occasionally begin lass period with a short writing assignment or qulz either of which may be made up. ditionally, Itend to make announcements atthe begining of lass for which you are responsible. You willbe considered absent after 15 minutes \f you act inappropriately, you willbe asked to leave forthe day, in which case you could miss important ‘information 0° a pop quiz If inappropriate behavior becomes a patter, orf ask you to leave due to ‘threatening, host, o excessive behavior, you may be removed from the cours entirely. I any of ‘these situations occur, will make myself avaiable for to meet with you one-on-one to discus the issue, clarity any confusion, and prevent future incidents PAPER SUBMISSION Final drafts must include your name, the cass, and the date. They must be stapled, typed on a word processor in site 12 Times New Roman font, ond double-spaced with one-inch margins, according to MUA guidelines. Digital copies of assignments will not be accepted unless | specifically request that an asslgnment be sent electronically Fall 2015, CRN: 85586 LaTE Work AND Make-Up Work Late work will not be accepted, even for a reduced grade. All assignments should be submitted, in person (unless atherwise noted), on time, and inthe correct format. Ifyou are absent on the day an Sssignmient is due itis your responsibilty to make arrangements to submit the assignment to your Instructor prior to lass time. In-class assignments cannot be made up for credit Ifyou are absent In case ofa major extenuating emergency, notify your instructor immediately. Your instructor is ‘much better equipped to help you accommodate am absence with advance notice Ultimately, your Instructor reserves the right, at his oF her sole discretion, to excuse (or not excuse) absences for circumstances tha are not already outlined on GSU's Lower Division Studies Attendance Policy on at www english gsu-edu/~lds Peer REVIEW ‘The class before the final due date of your essays will typically be dedicated to peer review workshops, during which you will read each other's work. In addition, you will have the ‘opportunity to discuss with any questions or concerns you have about your essay. You are required {obringa draft of your essayto participate in all per review activities. as preparation and participation in these review sessions will be factored Into homework and/or paper grades, AcADEMIC HONESTY All students are expected to follow Georgia State's code of academic conduct. Plagiarism will mot be tolerated. Ifyou plaiarize any portion of an assignment, will know and will result inaO forthe assignment, no exceptions. Furthermore, | am requced to report plagiarism tothe Colege of rts and Sciences [can answer any questions you have about plagiarism or other fms of academe dshonesty, ‘The Department of English expects all students to adhere tothe universtys Code of Student Conduct, especially a pertains to plagiarism, cheating, multiple submissions, and academic honesty, Please eter to the Policy on Academic Honesty (Section 409 ofthe Faculty Handbook). Penalty for Volation of this poe wil result ina zero fr the assignment, possible failure ofthe couse, and, In some: «eases, suspension or expulsion (Georgia State University defines plagiarism as. "any paraphrasing or summarizing ofthe works of another person without acknowledgment, inclucing the submiting of another student’ work as one's own... frequent involves a failure to acknowledge inthe text... the quotation of paragraphs, sentences, or even phrases written by someone ese.” At GSU, “the student is responsible for Understanding the legitimate use of sources... and the consequences of violating tis responsibilty.” (For the university's policies, seein the student catalog, “Academic Honesty.” ttn? au eu/eatogs/ 202011 andergraduate/ 1300/1380 lemle_ honesty. htm INcOMPLETES Fall 2015 CRN: 85586, In order to receive a grade of “incomplete,” student must inform the instructor, either in person or in writing, of his/her inability (non-academic reasons) to complete the requirements of the course. Incompletes wil be asigned atthe instructor's discretion andthe terms for removal ofthe" are Aitated by the instructor. A grade of incomplete wil only be considered for students who are a) passing the course witha Cor better, b} presenta legitimate, non-academic reason tothe instructor, and) have only one major assignment lett finish, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Georgia State University complies with Section $04 ofthe Rehabilitation Act an the Americans with Disables Act. Students who wish o request accommodation fora disability may do so by registering With the Office of Disability Services. Students may only be accommodated upon issuance by the Ofice ‘of Disability Services of a signed Accommodation Plan and are responsible for providing a copy of that plant instructors of al classes in which accommodations are sough According to the ADA (htt: //rwebgate acces. goo govt bindgetdoccsiPdbname=110 cong. bilsdocidt's3406e0r. tap: "SEC. 3. DEFINITION OF DISABILITY. “As used in this Act: "(1)DISABLTY.—The term ‘dsability’ means, with respect to an inavidual—"A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or ‘more major life activities of such indvidual..major lif activites ince, but are not limited to, caring {or oneselt, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleepig, waking, standing, iting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinkrg, communicating, and working. "(B) MAIOR BODILY FUNCTIONS. —For purposes of paragraph (1), anajor fe activity also includes the ‘operation of major bod Function, Including but not limite to, functions ofthe immune system, abnormal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, bran, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. ‘THE WriTine StupI0 ‘Te Writing Studio, located onthe 24” Foor of 25 Park Place, enhances clas instruction by providing personal, one-on-one sessions which engage undergraduate and graduate students in conversation about their writing asignments and ideas, familiarizing them with audience expectations and academic genre conventions. The service i free. Undergraduates may have one 25:minute appointment pe day, every day. “Appointments may be made online atiiwersweitingstUdiolGSlled®. The Studio can help you at ANY stage ofthe writing process, so ination to my office hours itis a wonderful place to go for Feedback and 3 fresh perspective, The space proves a relaned atmosphere fr writers and tutors to talk and learn together. Tutors wil nt edit your papers for you, and a tutorial session does not guarantee a “perfect” paper. However, tutors are knowledgeable, experienced writers who are happy to help you along the way. ‘COURSE EVALUATIONS Your constructive assessment ofthis course plays a ke role in shaping education at Georgia State. After completing the course, please take time to fill out the online course 2valuation Fall 2015, CRN: 85586, ENGLISH MAJORS AND THE GRADUATION PORTFOLIO The English department at GSU requires an ext portfolio of all students graduating witha degree in English. ideally, students should work on this every semester, selecting 1-2 paers from each course in the major and revsng them, with direction from faculty members. The portfoto includes revised work and. reflective essay about what you've learned, Each concentration iterature, creative wring, chetori/compostion, and secondary education) within the major has specific tems to pace inthe portfolio, so be sure to download the packet from our website at http//englsh gsu.edy/undergraduate/undergraduate_resources/selor-portflios/. In preparation for thisassessment, each student must aply for graduation with the Graduetion office and 350 signup inthe English Department portolo assessment system at hutp//wwrw.wac.gsuedu/EngDept/signup php. ‘Te Senior Portfoli fs due atthe midpoint of the semester you intend to graduate. Pease check the university's acaderrc calendar fr that date. Please direct questions about your portfolio to a faulty advisor or the instractor af your senior semina. You may also contact Dr. Steshen Dobranski, Director (of Undergraduate Studies, for more information ‘Remember, a syllatus ia contract. Your continued attendance inthe class means you understand and agree tothe above policies. The lst date to drop the class with a“W" is October 13”. After that date, ‘you have agreed tfinsh the course with whatever grade you eatn. Any changes to the syllabus willbe ‘made in writing and handed aut in lass. Keep this document in a safe place as you willneed to refer to ‘tall semester, Evaluation T T T ae a a) oe 8 ao | ic > f oe eee eet ieee 779 | 70:77 | 6049 | Below l l 60 Fall 2014 crn: 84753, ‘You MUST make 2°" or higher (70-100) 0 pass. *** ASSIGNMENTS | : Due ‘Assignment Weight | Descriptive Narrative (3-5 pages) z 25% [ ‘Analysis Paper (3-5 pages) I 25% Tea Research Project (10source annotated 20% bibliography +1-2 page research proposal) | introduction) ‘Mutiple Due Dates | Grammar Presentations 15% ‘Continual Quies and in-class Writing [10% Continual Homework ao 10% t 100% ‘All major assignments must be complete to pass the course, even If the grade is below passing. Fallureto turnin a major assignment will merit an automatic Dor F. AssicNMENrs 1, 2, aND 3 (25%, 25%, AND 20%) Missing one essay equals missing the culmination of weeks’ worth of work, so even one missed essay wll result in fang grade forthe couse. Your peers wil espond to your writing with “suggestions fr revisions, either in class workshops oF as homework. These suggestions ill ask you to reexamine and rework content and organization as wel as corecterorsin grammar and mechanics, as wells “typos that are easily avoided. Then you will have an opportunity to revise before you submit the essay to me for feedback and grading, ‘Grawman PRESENTATIONS (159) For this project, you willbe required to workin groups of 4-5 and give two, 5-10 minute presentations on various grammatical sues over the course ofthe semester. In-CLass WRITING AND Quizzes (10%) You wll ave in-lass writing assignments and quizes based on daly readings. By writing in class, you have the opportunity for feedback from both your instructor and peers. Cass iscusion wl largely be based on the reading assignments and if you choose not 0 read, you willhave a dificult time grasping the concepts. The course depends on your understanding and being ale to apply key terms and concepts that we wl uld on during the course ofthe semester. Missing even early review-type reading is detrimental to your learning and wil kely result in a lower grade. f you are not prepared for cass discussion, you willbe asked toleave and you will not receive credit for that day. *Missed quizes and in-lass assignments may not bbe made up.* Homework (10%) Homework wil be checked on the day that itis due. wil check to make sure that itis compete and engages inthe assignment. These assignments will generally be brief (few paragrephs toa Fall 2014 CRN: 84753 page in length, revisions, etc}. These exercises ae intended to benefit you asa writer; dealy, these assignments will encourage youto think about and engage in the writing process ‘SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES ‘eadings wll be assigned ona weekly bass Students are responsible for taking notes of any changes announced during class time. The schedule Isa general plan for the course; deviations wl be necessary Oct. 13 Last day to witharaw with a“W." + Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Break no class + Dec. 3: Last day of cass August 25, Introductions; bscusion ofcourse | No Readings Due ___| conten: sylabus eae ‘August 7 in-Glase Writing (one:inch picture |» “Bird by BER aggre frame exercise; Discussion of “shity Fest Oras” college writing expectations (Por) September 1 labor Day — NO CLASS September 3 Intro to genre; Discussion ofthe | Ghost Map writing process; Sections 1,2, 83, Guide to FrW Chapter 2. September 8 Introduction to ssay 1 Discussion | Guide to FYW Chapter 2 ‘of Rhetorical Situation and L Audience September 10 Ghost Map + Sections 4 5,86 Discussion of Te; Clichés Textbook/ POF (TBA) September 15 | Grammar Presentation: Tense & | Guide to FYW Chapter I Tense shits (00F, TBA) September 17 | Grammar Presentation: Subject? | Ghost Mop Verb Agreement + Sections 7,8, & 9 September 22 | Grammar Presentation: Active vs. | Essay Due Passive Voice September 2 scussion of Analyse Guide (9 FYW Chapter3 September 29 | Discussion of Visual Analisis | Gulde to FPW Chapter 9 Introduction to Essay 2 “October Grammar Presentation: Comma | TBA | splices, Restrictive & Non- | Restrictive Clauses | Oxtobers Discussion of Analysis and TBA Academic Writing: Analysis Paper i Workshop See eee | ‘October 8 Independent Research/ Weiting | TBA 0. ‘October 13 ‘Midpoint Last day to withdraw | T8A with a "Ww" [october ntreduction to Academic Reseach [T3A zi October 20 Grammar Presentation: Essay 20ue | Punctuation Guide to FYW Chapter? Introduction to Research Project; L cussion of Pl “ocober22 Locating and Evaluating Sources [TBA] “october 27 Grammar Presentation: Excerpts from Dracula and | Compound/ Complex Sentences |“ Research: Using Primary and_ lized Vampires” (PDFS) Fall 2014 CRN: 84753 Secondary Texts = “October 29 Research: Using Primary and eA site _| Secondary Tests (Cont,) November 3 Grammar Presentation: Modifiers | TBA Introduction to Documentation Styles zs November 5 MLA Day. TBA November 10 ‘Grammar Presentation: Clauses | TBA ‘Annotations and Rhetorical Précis, November 12 November 17 November 19 ans November 24 November 26 December 1 1 December 3 Last Day of Cass! ENGL 1102; ENGLISH ComPostTion IT Georgla State University, Course: ENGL 1102 Instructor: Bill Taft ee sees 445 Office Hours: Tuesdays. 3:45pm to 45pm caw: 10355 (and by apotntment) Term Year: Spring 2036 once: 25 Pari Place Day/Time: 1/8 2:30pm—3:4Spm | Ema: wiaftt@gsuedu Location: C150 510 Course Description ‘his course ullds on wring proiciencies, reading sls and etic thinking skis developed in ENGL 1101, IRincorporates several research methods in addon fo persuasive and argumentative echniques. A passing rade ls. Prerequisite: Cor above ENGL 10 (GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES fy the end of ehis course, students wil be able to 4 Analyze, evaluate, document, and draw inferences from various sources {dent select and analyze appropriate research methods, research questions, and evidence for a specific rhetorical situation and use the University Library Use argumentative strategies and genres in order to engage various audiences 1 negrate others ideas with thelr own Use grammatical stylist and mechanical formats and conventions appropriate fora variety of audiences Gritique their oven and others" workin writen an oral formats Produce well-reasoned, argumentative essays demonstrating chetorical engagement {Engage nthe collaborative, sail aspects of writing. and use writing as ato! for community, buliding 4+ Reflecton what contributed to thelr writing process and evaluate thelr own work. Roguired Texts Gaile, Lyne, Angela Hall-Gadcey and Jennifer L Vala. Guide to First-Year Writing. 4th Edition, Southlake, Texas: Fountainhead P, 2015. Print. ooo be Course Materials © Three-ing binder to hold course handouts, ‘¢ Assigned readings wil be posted on Brightspace/Desire2Learn (D21)- Please bring hardcopy to class inorder to full engage and discuss the text. ‘+ Studonte mut have access to the Internet fr supplemental reading, Brightspace/D2L, Google Drive and GSU ema, Students may finda lash-drive, GSU testorage or other electronic storage tool useful for managing drafts and assignments. CCouRSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES ACADEMIC HONESTY /PLAGIARISML ‘Students who need accommodations should arrange a meeting with thelr instructor during office ‘hours Be sure to bring a copy of your Student Accommodations Form tothe meeting, Ifyou do not have an Accommodations Porm but need accommodations, make an appointmentwith the Office of Disability Services (Suite 230, New Student Center, 404-463-9044) to make arrangements “The Department of English expects all students to adhere tothe university's Code of Student Conduct especially as It pertains to plagiarism, cheating, multiple submissions, and academic honesty. Please refer to the Polley on Academic Honest (Section 409 ofthe Faculty Handbook). Penalty for violation of his polly wil result in a zero for the assignment, possible failure ofthe course, and, in some cases, suspension or expulsion Georga State University defines plagiarism as. + San paraphrasing or summarizing ofthe works of another person without acknowledgment, Including the submiting of another students work as one's own .. [I] frequenty involves a falure toacknowledge inthe text... the quotation of paragraphs, sentences, or even phrases written by someone eee” AE GSU, “the student i esponsole fr understanding the leptimate use of sources ‘and the consequences of violating this responsiblity” (For the universty’s policies, seen the student catalog, “Academic Honest hpi//weww2gsuc/catalogs/2010-2014/undergraduate/ 1300/1360 academic honesty.ntn) Papers containing plaplarism receive a grade of 0. ACCOMMODATIONS FoR STUDENTS WIT# SPECIAL NEEDS Georgia State University complies with Section 508 ofthe Rehabilitation Act andthe Americans ‘with Disabilities Act. Students who wish to request accommodation fora disabilly may do so by ‘Tesistering with the Office of Disablity Services, Students may only be accommodated upon issuance bythe Ofice of Disability Services of signed Accommodation Plan and are responsible for providing a copy ofthat plan to instructors oll classes in which accommodations are sought. redo According tothe ADA (hitp://nwebesteaccessgpo.goe/cgi- in/geidioccgifdbname=110-cong bilsSdocid={x340Geur tat. pd ‘SEC, 3, DEFINITION OF DISABILITY. “As used inthis Act:“(1) DISABILITY. —The term ‘lsailiy” ‘means, with respect to an individual "(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially Timits one or more majorite activities of such individual, major life activities Include But are not lite to, caring for oneself performing manual tasks seeing hearing, eating sleping, walling, “standing tang, bending speaking breathing learning, reading concentra ski, communicating and working, "(B) MAJOR BODILY FUNCTIONS.—For purposes of paragrapt(1),2 tajor life activity als includes the operation of a major bodily function, including but not linited to functions of the immune sytem, normal cll growth, digestive, bowel, Bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY, AND PARTICIPATION ‘Awendance s mandatory and integral to success in the course, so come to clas each day, on-ime ‘and prepared to work, and be sure to stay forthe duration ofthe class. Homework, in-class ‘assignments, and participation wil account for 10% of your final grade. Students can view @ ‘summary of their absences and tardy record during instructor offic hours. Process/Homework assignments wil take a varlety of forms. Be prepared to submit work as

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