Bucks County Community College Department of Language and Literature Course Format: COMP111.

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Instructor Contact Information: Name: Lisa Sandstrand Location: Lower Bucks Campus, Room 101 Email address: sandstra@bucks.edu Phone: x6149 215-504-8500 Office Hours: Monday 5:30 to 6:30 pm room 112/113 Course Description: In this continuation of English Composition I, students write analytical essays assigned in conjunction with classroom study of at least three genres of literature, including drama, poetry, and short fiction. After sequenced instruction in research techniques, students also write a 10 page research paper. Although research is a guided process in this class, independent reading is expected and required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in COMP110 (English Composition I) or a valid transfer of a course equivalent to COMP110. Texts: Please bring assigned texts/readings to class on a daily basis. Booth, Hunter and Mays. The Norton Introduction to Literature: Portable Tenth Edition. New York, Norton, 2011 Graff, Gerald and Birkenstein, Cathy. They Say, I Say: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. New York: Norton, 2006 Maimon, Elaine P., and Janice H. Peritz. Bucks County Community College Handbook for Academic Writing. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2007 Daily Preparation: Please bring paper, texts for the day, a writing utensil and a flash drive to class every day.

Assignments Other Writing Assignments: All writing assignments that are not formal papers are considered free writes. This means that you are free to write without worrying about grammar or spelling errors. Free writes are a way for you to practice ideas before the formal process of drafting and revision. You get full credit for turning in your free write on time; all of these assignments are calculated as part of your participation grade. If you are absent from class you cannot make up an in-class writing prompt. Early on in the class I will provide detailed feedback and suggestions for you as a writer. I will address both strengths and weaknesses in your writing and set up a few goals for the class. Reading Assignments: In this class we are reading for subtext, not simply the main idea or plot summary. We will address specific reading strategies that help us prepare to write about our reading. Reading assignments are frequent and since we meet weekly you will have multiple readings for each class. You are expected to take notes in class and as you read, often I will assign something specific for you to identify or consider in a text. Format: All assignments must be typed; I do not accept hand written assignments, they will not be graded or read. Please use Times or Times Roman font in 12 point size. Papers must be double-spaced and have appropriate margins (1 inch) and conform to college-level format requirements. Staple multiple pages. Attendance Policy & Withdrawal Information: y y Tuesday, April 3 is the deadline for student initiated withdrawal from class. I record attendance and tardies for each class meeting. You will receive 5 points for each class you attend. These points will be averaged as part of your attendance grade at the end of the semester. Absences are not excused, but you may accrue1 absence without an impact to your grade, you are responsible for collecting work and information missed during class. Other absences will affect your participation grade. I take attendance during the first 10 minutes of class; you may arrive late twice, after that it will count as an absence. If you are absent from class more than two times you will be asked to meet with me in my office to discuss a plan to get back on track. If you miss more than 3 classes you are in danger of failing the entire course.

Late papers & make-ups: y A late paper will lose one full grade for each day it is late and will not be accepted later than one week following its due date.

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Final drafts of the (# here) multi-step papers and the required diagnostic revision will receive a 0 if missing supplementary material such as drafts and peer review sheets. Late assignments will not be accepted the last week of classes. If a paper is turned in late via email or to my office, you are responsible for any delay or loss. If an essay has any structural problems that make it difficult to read/understand it will be returned to you ungraded for a mandatory revision with a specific deadline, late policies apply to this revision. The minimum standards for mastery in a paper are outlined on the assignment sheet. These standards must be met for the paper to be accepted. If you do not feel confident meeting these standards you need to consult with me or the Tutoring Center.

Genre Essays: Three genre essays will be written: fiction, drama, poetry: two out of class, one in class. All three essays require at least one outside source and a Works Cited page. An outside source will be provided for the first essay; you are required to find the sources for the other two. You may re-write the fiction essay providing you meet the minimum standards for mastery as outlined on the assignment sheet. Research Paper: The core of this class is a 10-page research paper and its supporting assignments. This paper is one half of your grade; you cannot pass the class if you do not complete the research paper and its corresponding assignments. Although the research paper is a guided process, it is advised that you begin reading and researching widely in both literature and criticism. You may re-write your 5 page draft, but not your final 10 page essay. Special Needs: If you have any special needs or anticipate any problems with the class, please speak with me after class or during my office hours to arrange academic accommodations through the Student Disabilities Office. Statement on Student Responsibility: Every student is responsible for retaining all materials associated with the course, including correspondence posted to College course sites for any future reference. All College course sites, including content are routinely removed from the server. Students Responsibility to Retain Course Materials: Students are always responsible for retaining copies of their own work and/or correspondence, including that posted to a web course space. Office Hours: Please stop by office hours with any questions you have regarding the reading and writing assignments in this course. If my hours are not compatible with your schedule contact me for an alternative appointment. You maintain sole responsibility for the quality of your work; however I am happy to help you with any difficulties that arise. Dont leave confusion or unanswered questions for the last minute; ask for help if you need it. Grading Procedures: Genre Essays (3 @13.33 % each) 40%

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Research Paper 50% 10% of the research paper is its corresponding assignments. See assignment sheet for guidelines. Presentations, Participation, Attendance, Short Responses 10%

Plagiarism: From the College Catalog: The expectation at Bucks County Community College is that the principles of truth and honesty will be rigorously followed in all academic endeavors. This assumes that all work will be done by the person who purports to do the work without unauthorized aids. In addition, when making use of language, information, and some ideas not his or her own, whether quoting them directly or paraphrasing them into his or her own words, the student must attribute the source of the material in some standard form, such as naming the source in the text or offering a footnote. Plagiarism will result in: the failure of the assignment and/or failure in the course, as well as filing with the Academic Deans Office.

Preparation/Participation: Complete all assigned readings before coming to class. Discussion is a large part of your participation grade. As part of a larger public institution, our classroom is a community that needs to work effectively as a group. We benefit from diverse thinking and speaking in discussion, but only insofar as each person speaks to the whole group. You are responsible for generating both good questions and thoughtful feedback during class discussion. Disruptive and inattentive behavior may result in students asked to leave the classroom or drop the course. Do not use cell phones during class time.

Schedule of Assignments and Due Dates

This schedule may change due to pacing/student needs.

Week One
Wednesday, January 18 1st Half Welcome, Introductions, Course Syllabus y Reader-based response [speculative]: text to world, self, and text Writing about Literature : Close readings Norton: The Shabbat (24 ) 2nd Half Introduction to Research Paper: topic choices and research format

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Reading for Next Class: They Say I Say chapter 3 (17-27); Norton: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (269-274) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Two
Wednesday January 25 Assignment Due: FreeWrite #1, text to world, self, text 1st Half Context, quote, commentary paragraph structure What is literary criticism? Magical Realism Characterization 2nd Half Primary vs. secondary sources Research techniques

y y y y

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Reading For Next Week: They Say I Say chapter 2 (30-41) Norton: A Rose For Emily (308314) and The Yellow Wallpaper (315-327). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Three
Wednesday, February 1 Assignment Due: Free Write #2: cqc paragraph, Free Write #3: research paper working thesis 1st Half Summary vs. paraphrase (secondary source) Signal verbs 2nd Half Gothic Fiction Feminist Fiction Setting

y y

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Reading For Next Week: Norton: Sonnys Blues (75-101) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Four

Wednesday, February 8 Assignment Due: Free Write #4: secondary source summary 1st Half African American Fiction Historic context Fiction essay workshop 2nd Half Library Tutorial Secondary source body paragraph structure Annotated bibliography assignment handout

y y y

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Reading for next week: no reading, work on fiction draft ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Five
Wednesday, February 15 Assignment Due: Free Write #5: research paper revised thesis statement; fiction draft due 1st Half Streetcar background Using They Say templates Secondary source: note taking/reading strategies 2nd Half Library Tutorial

y y y

Reading for Next Week: They Say I Say Chapter 4 (55-67). Norton: A Streetcar Named Desire scenes 1-3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Six
Wednesday, February 22 Assignment Due: Free Write #6: research paper introduction (draft), fiction paper final draft due 1st Half Drama film clips and discussion 2nd Half Research Paper Introduction Using Templates in body paragraphs

y y

Reading For Next Week: Norton: A Streetcar Named Desire Scenes 5-8. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Seven
Wednesday, February 29 Assignment Due: annotated bibliography 1st Half Discussion and Film Clips 2nd Half Translating Quotes: Power Point Guidelines Prep for They Say paragraph

y y

Reading For Next Week: A Streetcar Named Desire scenes 9-11. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Eight
Wednesday, March 7 Assignment Due: They Say Paragraph #1; Free Write #7: research paper introduction (revised) 1st Half A Streetcar Named Desire discussion and film clips 2nd Half Drama paper workshop

Reading ForNext Week: bring in secondary source excerpt and quote from literature for They Say paragraph #2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Nine
Monday, March 12 No Class Spring Break ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Ten
Wednesday, March 21 Assignment Due: Drama Paper rough draft; They Say Paragraph #2 due 1st Half Drama paper peer review and discussion What is Poetry? 2nd Half Research paper groups secondary source workshop Research paper body paragraph sections

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Reading For Next Week: Norton: Speaker and Tone, Walt Whitman I Hear America Singing (719), [I celebrate myself, and sing myself], Gwendolyn Brooks We Real Cool (509) Langston Hughes I, Too, Sing America (see Canvas for copy) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Eleven
Wednesday, March 28 Assignment Due: They Say #3 Due 1st Half Poetry Workshop 2nd Half Research paper heading and title page Research paper body paragraph outline (due in class)

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Reading For Next Week: Norton: Figurative Language. See Canvas for copies of the following poems: Pablo Neruda, Ode to French Fries, Langston Hughes Mother to Son. Norton: Emily Dickinson, The Brain -- is wider than the Sky (666), ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Twelve
Wednesday, April 4 Assignment Due: Drama Paper Final Draft 1st Half Poetry Workshop y 2nd Half Works Cited Page

Reading For Next Week: Norton Family Album: Galway Kinnel After Making Love We Hear Footsteps (490),Robert Hayden, Those Winter Sundays (491), Seamus Heaney Digging (687) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Thirteen
Wednesday, April 11 Assignment Due: Research Paper Draft Due 1st Half Poetry Exam Preparation 2nd Half Research Paper final outline guidelines

Reading For Next Week: Continue to work on research paper final draft ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Fourteen
Wednesday, April 25 Assignment Due: Poetry Essay Exam, in class 1st Half y y Poetry Essay Exam Reading For Next Week: Continue to work on research paper final draft --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2nd Half Research Paper Conferences: 8-9 pm

Week Fifteen
Wednesday, May 2

Assignment Due: Research Paper Outline: pgs 6-10 1st Half y Additional Research Paper Conferences (if needed) y 2nd Half Visual Essay project

Reading For Next Week: Continue to work on research paper final draft ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Week Sixteen
Wednesday, May 9 Last Day of Class Assignment Due: Final Research Paper Draft Due 1st Half Class evaluations 2nd Half Visual essay presentations

Reading For Next Week: Have a wonderful summer break!

Department of Language and Literature

Grading Standards for English Composition I and II - COMP110/111

I. Criteria for grading compositions A. Mechanics and Grammar 1. Accepted Standards of correctness in grammar 2. Correct mechanics, spelling, punctuation, and individual instructors specifications such as use of pen, typewriter, or word processing; margins; title page; etc. B. Expression and Usage 1. Appropriate, precise diction 2. Logical and mature development of sentences C. Unity and Organization 1. Formulation and limitation of topic or thesis (A deductive structure with the thesis at the beginning is typical) 2. Unity of idea, relevancy of material 3. Development of topic or thesis 4. Clear, self-evident overall structure 5. Coherent paragraphing D. Content 1. Support for generalization 2. Factual accuracy 3. Originality of thought 4. Depth and quality of thought None of these four areas will be given point values. To receive a passing grade, the paper must be judged adequate by the instructor in all four of these areas at the same time; in other words, good content does not compensate for poor mechanics, nor will credit be given simply for correct mechanics. The paper receives a grade based on

effective, competent, and mature communication. In addition, the individual instructor may evolve more detailed criteria for a given area listed above. II. The grades used to describe the level of achievement of all four criteria are listed below: A. Outstanding B. Definitely above average C. Average D. Below Average F. Unsatisfactory

III. Application of grading criteria and devices The following guidelines, recommended by the Department of Language & Literature,* might well serve as a guide for the student in the writing of themes: A. For a theme which stands out because the writer has, with intelligence and some degree of originality, thought through what he or she wants to say. It develops a point logically and in clear, well-constructed paragraphs which follow one another with an ease of transition. Its generalizations are supported by effective use of specific details and examples. It is characterized by an apt and incisive use of words. It is almost entirely free of mechanical and grammatical errors. B. For a theme which develops an interesting point with good organization and expression. It has most of the virtues of an A theme but is marked more by competence than by originality. C. For a theme with a central idea, though its development tends to be vague and generalized. The C theme is often not seriously marred by errors in expressionin fact, it may be quite correctly expressed but trite. It may, on the other hand, be organized and fairly interesting but clumsily expressed. D. For a theme with a flimsy thesis and poor organization. Its paragraphs may be sketchy parts of a list or else be long and inchoate. It will most likely have some serious errors in expression. F. For a theme with no discernible thesis. It is garbled in thought and expression. It makes several serious errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Sometimes an F theme is extremely deficient in only one respectit is unusually trite, for example, or

weak in grammar or in diction or in substance. A theme may also receive an F if it fails to follow the assignment.

Please read the format and sign this page. Turn it in to me as you leave. Thank You. LLS

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General Notes: Outline of assignments and dates, a checklist for the research paper. Note a reminder of 15% of final research paper grade is completion of these items on time Secondary source excerpt examples for each literature genre, with accompanying assignment on how to write a body paragraph with this specific exerpt. Both fiction and drama essays must have secondary source response as part of essay criteria.

Norton web site: sign on/ visual compatibles

Outline of pacing for research paper assignments.