English 101: Government

Control and Corruption

Instructor Information
Dr. Sangita Dube
sdube@glendale.edu
Office hours:
 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
 9.30am-10.30am
 Location: AD 208

Class Information
Section #1421
Location: Library 223

Course Information
Course Description
Eng 101/101+ is an introduction to college composition that begins to prepare students for
writing in the university setting and for a variety of context beyond the classroom. Students
practice critical thinking, reading, and writing by applying a variety of strategies. Through
reading and discussion of selected works, students learn to identify arguments and analyze
texts for purpose, audience, context and overall composition. Through writing, students
contribute to an academic conversation and learn to position their ideas in relation to the ideas
of others. Students also develop skills in argumentation, source integration, analysis of
evidence, college-level research methods, information literacy, and citing according to
academic conventions. In the writing process, students learn to generate original ideas through
writing and to revise their work according to audience expectations. Note: Students attempting
English 101 for third time will be required to enroll in English 101+. Lecture 4 hours.

Prerequisite
Placement is based on academic background or completion of ESL 151 or ENGL 100 or ENGL
120, or equivalent. Course typically offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID ENGL 100)
Student Learning Outcomes
 Reading: Critically read materials from a variety of perspectives in order to draw logical
interpretive conclusions based on textual evidence.
 Writing: Write thesis-based essays that demonstrate critical thinking skills through a
variety of rhetorical and analytical strategies appropriate to the academic context, and
that incorporate appropriate tone, style, evidence, and semantics.
 Research: Prepare an essay organizing, synthesizing evaluating, and applying research
materials, employing quotation, paraphrase, and summary as effective means of support
and using proper documentation and format.
**Assessment Method for all SLO’s: Research Essay**

Class Information
Required texts and Materials
 All required reading materials will be provided through canvas as pdf’s
 A Writer’s Reference with 2021 MLA Update. Part of: Writers Reference (2 books) | by
Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers| July 28, 2021
 Notebook, pens, pencils possibly needed for note taking purposes.
Class Evaluation
Assessment Type Points
Attendance/Participation** (Discussion Posts) 220 (5 points per class)
Journals 130 points (10 points each; 1 per week)
Personal Essay 50 points
Research Paper 100 points
Reflective Essay (Journal 14) 50 points
Midterm Exam 30 points
Final Exam 30 points
Group Presentation 40 points
In-Class Debate 50 points
Annotated Bibliography 20 points
Extra Credit (possible points) 15 points possible
Total 720 total points

Grading Scale
90% and above= Late Work: A Note for All Assignments:
80-89% = B As a rule, I never take late work, but I All assignments have two due dates: the
70-79% = C understand that things happen, so I first is the “on-time” due date and the
60-69% =D will say that if you turn in an second is the “late” due date. If you turn it
0-59% =F assignment late, then you will lose 20 in on-time, no points will be deducted, but
% for every class meeting that it is if you turn something in by the “late” date,
late. then you will automatically lose points.

** For attendance, just showing up will not count. You must participate
both in class and on discussions for all sessions that they are assigned. **
Course Requirements
For our course, you will be writing journals, discussions, and papers. Each assignment will have
some specific requirements that we will cover when they are assignment but know that they will
be connected to our readings and discussions in class. Journals will be assigned weekly;
discussions will be assigned randomly throughout the semester; you will have three essays (each
assignment will be provided to you with plenty of time to work on it); and finally, a midterm and
final exam. I know all of this seems daunting, but please know that we will go through all of the
assignments, and I will help you with anything I can.

The other assignments that are listed will also be discussed, and you’re going to be just fine!

Early Alert Program

Your success in this course is very important to me. To help you keep on track in the course,
GCC is trying a new way to proactively connect you with the resources that will help you
succeed. At certain points during the semester, if I see that you are struggling in the course, a
staff member or counselor from GCC may contact you via text, email or phone to reach out to
you and see what resources on campus would best support your academic success. You may also
be doing so phenomenally that I am excited to share how I think you’re doing in class, so you
may get an alert about that as well! So, please be on the lookout! We’re acting as a team to help
you succeed! 😊
Canvas
Our course materials can be accessed through Canvas.

To log-in for the first time, use your GCC Student ID # under the username. The initial password
will be your first name first initial and last name first initial in CAPITAL LETTERS followed by
an "@" sign and by your six-digit date of birth (mmddyy) as the password. For example, the
password for Jane Smith born January 23, 1990 would be JS@012390. You will be asked to
change your password the first time you login. If you can’t log in a second time, you will have to
reset your password. Remember to check your student.glendale.edu email to get the password
reset code numbers.
When you log-in to Canvas, you’ll see our class readings, links, handouts, and class assignments
posted as we progress through the semester. Anything course related will be posted here. This is
also the interface in which you will submit your assignments (unless otherwise directed). If you
have to miss class for some reason, check Canvas. For 24/7 assistance, contact 1-844-600-4951
or visit the GCC Welcome Center.

The Writing
For our course, there are three different types of writing that you will be doing: journals,
discussion posts, and a research paper. For everything that you submit, you will need to ensure
you are using MLA formatting. Therefore, the recommended text for this course -A Writer’s
Reference- is highly recommended. The current MLA formatting is available in that handbook,
but we will be going over online resources as well if the book is not possible for you to
purchase/rent. For your discussion posts, we will be incorporating more “free verse” writing, so
it will not be required for you to incorporate MLA formatting for these. The other type of
formatting that we will be discussing is what our division has entitled “Next Level English”.
Details about this will be provided in the PowerPoints for our course.

Course Participation
While attending class is mandatory, you will not get participation points for just attending class.
You need to actually participate in class discussions and in group work assignments. We will go
over details of this during our first-class session.

Course Policies
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are discussed previously, but here is the link to the GCC
Student Conduct Codes. Please check there for further information.

In accordance with our plagiarism policy, this course is designed to showcase the written work
and ideas that you have developed on your own using class sources and research as discussed in
the course syllabus and course assignments.  Please be aware that any use of any artificial
intelligence tool such as ChatGPT is not allowed unless we are using it in class as part of a
specific assignment or activity.  Furthermore, the use of these sorts of resources without
acknowledgment will constitute a violation of our college’s academic honesty policy. 

Attendance
Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions. Our class meets every Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
(except holidays) from 10.45am-12.00pm in Library 223. There is a course check-in assignment
that is due in the first week, so please be sure to get that done. If you do not complete the check-
in assignment, you will be dropped from the course. The check-in assignment is done through
the discussion posts (titled Discussion Post 1: Check-In Assignment) and is due by 11.59pm on
2/26/23.
Late Arrivals/Early Departures
If you need to be late or leave early, please let me know ahead of time. I understand that life can
present challenges at times, so please be sure to communicate with me as soon as possible.
Leaving class early will count as an absence unless cleared with me first.
Last Day to Withdraw from the Course with a W
Our class is in the 15-week spring session starting on 2/21-6/17. The deadline to drop the course
without notation and to be eligible for a refund is on 3/4/2023; the deadline to withdraw from the
course with an excused withdrawal (EW) and no refund is on 5/20/2023; and finally, the deadline
to submit a request for a pass/no pass petition is also on 5/20/2023. Please review this
information carefully and you can find the full dates on the Session Dates and Deadlines page
through the admissions and records site (the link is provided just above).
Late Work
Please review the late work policy above in the course evaluation section. If you need extensions
for medical or extenuating circumstances, you need to email me first and we will discuss options.
In-Class Essay/Exam Make-up
I understand that we all experience emergency situations. I am happy to accommodate you as
much as I can, but you must communicate with me. It is important to me that I am fair to
everyone in class, so this means that if I make exceptions on assignments for one person, I must
give those same exceptions to others. I say this because I am asking that you meet with me and
discuss situations that might come up that affect your participation in class and assignments.
Technology
I would highly recommend that you have a laptop/iPad for our class. It is not a requirement, but
it will make it easier to get “things” (such as discussion posts) done during class rather than
trying to remember to get it done when you’re home. Our GCC Library does loan laptops and
other electronic devices that you might need, so please go to this link- GCC Library- to view the
available resources, and reach out to them if you need. I am happy to walk over with you if
you’d like, so please let me know if you’d like that as well.
Course Rituals/Classroom Etiquette
Coming back to campus can be challenging after such a long time being away, but we are
looking to create a positive class dynamic. With this in mind, I ask that you always remain
respectful to your peers, and me. We are all trying our best to get things done and ensure success
in all aspects of our lives. Please be respectful and understanding of people’s individual
situations and things that they share. We want to create a safe space for each other, so we should
not judge (or pass judgement) on each other and remain open minded to learning from each
other. Every semester, I learn something new about my students and it is always wonderful to
share our stories and learn from one another.
Communication
All communication for our course will be done through canvas only. When reaching out to me,
please use canvas to send an email or you can post your question on the Eng 101 Q&A pinned
discussion. Please allow 24 hours for a response from either me, Mon-Thursday and then 48
hours Friday- Sunday. When emailing, be sure to include the follow in the body of the email: a
salutation, a complete message, and a closing. We want to always practice formal email writing
so that when you go to apply for a job or internship, you will be an expert in formatting! 
Email Policy
If you email me, please do so using canvas first and then if that does not work, then you can use
your GCC student email address.  Due to GCC policy, I cannot respond to correspondence that
comes from personal emails; additionally, if I need to contact you, I will do so using your GCC
student email address, so please check it regularly.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is essential to learning in college. Cheating and plagiarism are serious
violations and will result in college disciplinary action. If you represent the work or ideas of
another as your own, a failing grade will result for that assignment. This is an important
issue to study and consider with every assignment. Here is the official GCC College Board
Policy:
Resources
The Learning Center, remote/online
The Learning Center is a wonderful resource for you to use throughout this course. They can
provide feedback from a reader's perspective about your ideas, organization, transitions, style,
and sentence-level concerns. Learning Center readers are not meant to be writing instructors or
“fix-it shop” editors; they provide a wonderful opportunity for you to get one-on-one feedback
from an experienced college writer.

To book a remote/online tutoring session:

1. Log in to Canvas
2. In the far left-hand menu, select Free Online Tutoring
3. Accept the invitation to the Learning Center Canvas shell.
4. Click Connect with a GCC Tutor. This will take you to the Learning Center Zoom
waiting room.
5. A staff member will admit you to the Learning Center Lobby area.

In addition to providing free tutoring in most subject areas and free interactive workshops,
the GCC Learning Center now provides access to Grammarly Premium on an hourly basis during
regular business hours. Click on the Free Online Tutoring link in Canvas to access this resource.

Free Writing Workshops

The Learning Center also hosts workshops throughout the semester on writing-related topics and
strategies. All workshops are taught by GCC faculty and are very helpful - particularly in the
drafting process or if there is a specific area you need to work on yourself (citations, quote
integration, run-on sentences, proofreading strategies, paragraph development, etc.). The
workshops are free and taught online. In order to attend a workshop of your choice, sign-up here.

See the Learning Center website or Canvas for a detailed list of this semester’s workshops.
Free Online Tutoring
The GCC Learning Center also subscribes to a free 24/7 online tutoring service, accessible in
Canvas under the tab “NetTutor.” Once you click into the interface, select “English and
Literature.” From there, you can submit an essay, live chat with a tutor, or leave a question for a
tutor to answer.
Technology Resources
The GCC Library can assist you with check out of laptops, webcams, and other equipment so
you can be successful in your online/remote classes this semester.

Sign up here to request: https://glendale.libwizard.com/f/laptops

GCC Library Workshops and Resources
The GCC Library has an excellent workshop series covering topics related to research, citation
formatting, library database use, and more. Workshops are free and fully online, asynchronous.
To enroll in library workshops, login to MyGCC, then Main Menu > Workshops > Library
Workshops.

As we move toward the research layer of the course, the reference librarians are a wonderful
resource to use. They are available this semester via Chat and Zoom (by appointment). They can
help you plan your research, assist with finding credible sources, and even answer questions
about how to cite your sources. Check out the GCC Library website for more information. You
can also text a librarian at (818) 873-0275 (818-873-0ASK)

Additional Accommodations
All students with disabilities requiring accommodations are responsible for making arrangements
in a timely manner through DSPS: 818-240-1000, ext. 5905 or csd@glendale.edu

Additional Student Resources

If you wish to mention additional campus resources such as the Health Center, The Food For
Thought Pantry, Counseling, the Dream Resource Center, etc. this might be the place. Or, just
point students to this page which lists everything: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-
services

Course Schedule 
Week 1   Objectives/Reading/Assignments
2/21-2/26 Introduction to course
Ice-breaker activity/ Picking Groups,
Discussion of Group Presentation Requirements,
Questions about Syllabus, Reading, Assignments, etc.  & ChatGPT/AI

Read: Syllabus, canvas page, course schedule 

Write: Discussion 1 & Journal 1(writing sample)

Week 2   
2/27-3/5 Understanding corruption
Review of 5 paragraph essay Personal Essay Assigned! 
Writing Resources
Group presentation requirements & dates

Read: Introduction to F451 by Neil Gaiman

Write: Discussion 2 & Journal 2: one-page reflection on your understanding/feelings
about corruption
Week 3   
3/6-3/12 Understanding how our own personal growth can help with our schooling and overall
success 
 Corruption in governments and effects on people
Sample group presentation
Reviewing thesis statements

Read: Article about Growth Mindset: “You Can Grow Your Mind”
Write: Journal 3: one-page response responding to personal growth mindset
Week 4   
3/13-3/19 Bradbury discussion, Thesis Statements, Themes, Presentation Requirements
Discuss group project 

Read: Pgs 13-30 of F451; “Allegory of the Cave”

Write: Journal 3: Write a one-page response where you identify one instance of
government corruption in the story so far.
Week 5   
3/20-3/26 Using quotes in essays, reading discussion, review of presentation requirements, using
punctuation in sentences, reading discussion, Group 1 presentation

Read: Pgs 31-46 of F451; “A History of Corruption in the United States”

Write: Journal 4: write a one-page response where you analyze the role of media so far in
the story and how media is used to support the government
 
Personal Essay Draft Due! 
Week 6   
3/27-4/2 Using punctuation, reading discussion, grade check-ins, symbolism in literature
3/31: No
class, Read: Pgs 47-63 F451; “The Coddling of the American Mind” 
Cesar Write: Journal 5: one-page response discussing three symbols in the story so far and how
Chavez they are used
Day
Week 7   
4/3-4/9 Objectives: In-text citations and works cited page, feedback from personal essay drafts,
differentiating between analysis and summary reading discussion, Group 2 presentation 

Read: Pgs 64-80 F451; “The White House: Fact Sheet”

Write: Journal 6: one-page response discussing the relationship between Montag and his
co-workers, his wife, Clarisse & Faber
Research Paper Assigned
Annotated Bibliography Assigned
Personal Essay Final Due!

Week 8   
4/10-4/16 Discussion of research paper, how to conduct productive research, First Amendment
rights 

Read: Pgs 81-100 F451

Write: Journal 7: write a one-page response about who the people are that Montag meets
 and why they are significant

4/17-4/23 Spring Break!

Read: finish reading F451!
Writing: work on research paper and annotated bibliography

Week 9   
4/24-4/30 Annotated Bibliography, Review for midterm exam and exam in class; discussion of
4/24: no reading, Group 3 Presentation
class;
Armenian
Genocide Read: Chpts 1 & 2 in AF; “10 Most Corrupt Countries, Ranked by Perception””
Write: Journal 8: write a one-page response identifying the first instance of government
corruption in the novel so far.

Week 10   
5/1-5/7 Review of readings, discussion of research project, passive vs. active voice

Read: Chpts 3 & 4 in AF

Write: Journal 9: write a one-page response analyzing the propaganda to cover up
government corruption in AF Annotated Bibliography Due!
Research Paper Draft Due!

Week 11   
5/8-5/14 Review of research paper feedback, discussion of reading, preparation for debate, Group
4 presentation

Read: Chpts 5 & 6 in AF; “Corruption and Democracy in Asia” 

Write: Journal 10: write a one-page response on how the government corruption in AF
affects the society portrayed in the novel.
Week 12   
5/15-5/21 Discussion of readings, debate guidelines, meeting with me!

Read: Chpts 7 & 8 in AF; “World’s Critical Fisheries Endangered by Corrupt Leaders” 
Write: Journal 11: write a one-page response compare/contrasting the government
corruption in AF to F451.

Week 13  
5/22-5/28 Objectives: Discussion of readings, working on research paper, Debate!

Read: Chpts 9 & 10 in AF

Write: Journal 12: write a one-page response identifying a real-world example of
government corruption including an analysis of that corruption.
Week 14
5/29-6/5 Objectives: Extra credit research paper presentations 
5/29: no Read: N/A 
class, Write: Journal 13: write a one-page response discussing who the characters in AF
Memorial represent in real life. Reflective Essay Assigned (Journal 14)!
Day Research Paper Due!

Week 15
6/6-6/11 Reviewing for final exam, Finishing reflective essays 
Read: N/A Write: Journal 14: reflective essay…
 
Reflective Essay Due! 

Week 16
6/12-6/17 Our final is on: 6/15/23, 9.10am-11.30am in our classroom