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ENGL 1302: Composition II
Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Bennie J. Brown
Office: OM113 (Kilgore campus)
903.983.8221
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENGL 1302: Composition II (3-3-0)
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based
expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including
primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts;
systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking
about evidence and conclusions. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENGL 1301. F, Sp, Su
(2313015112).
COURSE RATIONALE
This transferable course meets the requirement for Communications, a component of the core
curriculum for every state-supported institution of higher education in Texas. The course also
meets a Communication requirement for the A.A., A.S., and A.A.T. degrees, and a Language and
Culture requirement for the A.A.S. degree at Kilgore College.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Textbooks
Aaron, Jane E. The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. 9th edition (with MLA Updates),
Longman Pearson, 2016.
Mays, Kelly. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Portable 11th edition, Norton, 2014.
Important: Students are required to use MLA documentation style for papers requiring
research. If a student has a previous edition of Little, Brown Compact Handbook textbook, the
bookstore is offering these students an inexpensive booklet from Bedford that contains the MLA
updates. Access to updated MLA documentation style is not optional.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS PERCENT
Individual Assignments
Blackboard “getting started” activities: checking-in, ready to roll, bios 3
Reading Tests 12
Major Tests
(Perfect attendance—with no tardies or absences—is an optional major grade)
20
Research Steps 5
Final Draft of Research Paper
(This assignment is a required assignment. Failure to turn in a research paper will result in a
grade of “F” in the course regardless of student’s other grades.)
20
Comprehensive Final Examination with Essay 20
Team Assignments
Team Oral Presentation 1 5
Team Oral Presentation 2
(The final oral presentation is a required assignment. Failure to participate in the final team oral presentation will result in a grade of “F” in the course regardless of student’s other
grades.)
15
Total 100
Final Grade for Course
The final grade is composed of the average of the scores received on the following assignments:
Major grades (includes essays, research paper, tests, oral presentations, daily grade
average) —75 percent
Comprehensive final exam —25 percent
Grade Scale
90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60-69%= D; Below 60% = F
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Class Schedule
Week General Description of
Topics Readings Graded
Assignment
1 Introduce course (setting
goals, achieving dreams,
working as a team, using
Blackboard).
Blackboard
ENGL 1302 Course Syllabus
ENGL 1302Course Calendar
ENGL 1302 Foundational Component Areas
Key to Grading
ENGL 1302
Course Syllabus
Test
Blackboard
“Getting
Started”
Activities in
Class Forum
and Team
Forum
2 Students choose (short story
or drama) according to team.
Discuss Team Presentation 1.
Plan/practice team
presentation.
Discuss peer assessment of
team presentation.
Blackboard
Research Paper Topics per Team
Team 1 Presentation Instructions
How to Dress Professionally: Business Dress Code
Basics
Dress for Success: A Business Casual Dress Code
Team
Presentation 1
Instructions:
“Grading
Rubric for
Team
Presentation 1”
“Grading
Rubric for
PowerPoint
Presentation”
“Peer
Assessment for
Team
Presentation 1”
3 Give Team Presentation 1 (3
teams).
Discuss turnitin.com.
Discuss Evaluation of Drama.
Give major test on literary
work chosen for research
paper.
Blackboard
How Students Use Turnitin.com and ENGL 1302
Course Syllabus, “Mandatory Use of Turnitin.com
Plagiarism Detection Service”
Evaluation of Drama
Research step:
Originality
report for bio
Research step:
Completed
Evaluation of
Drama per
student’s
literary
selection
Major test on
literary work
chosen for
research paper
4 Introduce the research paper
unit.
Show how to locate research
paper sources through Kilgore
College databases and to
write bibliography cards and
short summaries for sources
(per MLA style).
Blackboard
Fall 2016 MLA Documentation and Format
Research Paper Document:
“Requirements of the Research Paper Assignment”
“Checklist for Bibliography Cards/ Copies”
Research Paper
Research step:
Bibliography
cards with
citation and
summaries and
copies of
articles from
KC databases
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5 Explain how to create an
annotated bibliography.
Discuss thesis and sentence
outline.
Little, Brown Compact Handbook
“Keeping a Working Bibliography”
Blackboard
Research Paper Document
“Definition of an Annotated Bibliography”
“Outline for the Research Paper”
Research step:
Title page and
annotated
bibliography
generated on
the appropriate
pages in the
Research Paper
Template
Research step:
Generate title
page and thesis
and sentence
outline in the
Research Paper
Template.
6 Explain how to take notes on
cards for research paper, how
to organize and write
paragraph 1 with topic and
subtopic sentences, and how
to integrate parenthetical
citations (MLA style).
Blackboard
Research Paper Document
“Checklist for Note Card Assignment”
“Labeled Plan for Introductory Paragraph”
“Example Introductory Paragraph with Labeling”
“Example Introductory Paragraph without Labeling”
Example Research Paper
Research step:
25 note cards
written per
instructions
Research step:
Paragraph 1
generated in the
Research Paper
Template
Research step:
Paragraphs 2-5
7 Peer review Paragraph 1.
Explain how to organize and
in Research Paper Template
computer generate paragraphs
2-5 with topic and subtopic
sentences and how to
integrate parenthetical
citations (MLA style).
Peer review first draft of
research paper.
Blackboard
Research Paper Template
Research Paper Document: “Grading Rubric for
Research Paper”
Grading Rubric
for Research
Paper
8 Introduce the short story unit.
Discuss reading assignment. The Norton Introduction to Literature
Chapter 1
pp. 57-66, Chapter 1 “Plot”
pp. 298-99, William Faulkner
pp. 299-306, “A Rose for Emily” (illustrating plot)
The Norton Introduction to Literature,
Chapter 2
pp. 102-07, Chapter 2 “Narration and Point of
View”
p. 107, Edgar Allan Poe
pp. 107-14, “The Cask of the Amontillado”
(illustrating narration and point of view)
“‘The Cask of the Amontillado’ Reading.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqSIRsmu7DE
p. 114, Ernest Hemingway
pp. 114-19, “Hills Like White Elephants”
(illustrating point of view)
Watch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAjJ4HE6woc
Two reading
tests
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9 Discuss the reading
assignment. The Norton Introduction to Literature
Chapter 3
pp. 122-30, Chapter 3 “Character”
pp. 372, Herman Melville
pp. 373-404, “Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of
Wall Street”
Suggested: Bartleby the Scrivener (Movie), Herman
Melville 1853
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUBA_KR-VNU
Chapter 4
pp. 157-59, Chapter 4: “Setting”
“Soldier’s Home” (Blackboard)
Watch: Ernest Hemingway: Mini Bio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JQDe0GCNHg
Suggested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bETnp76aY
Two reading
tests
10 Discuss the reading
assignment. The Norton Introduction to Literature
Chapter 5
pp. 205-11, “Symbol and Figurative Language”
p. 211, Nathaniel Hawthorne
pp. 211-25, “The Birth-Mark”
p. 241 "Theme"
"Barn Burning" (Blackboard)
Two reading
tests
Major Test on
Short Story
Unit with essay
11 Introduce drama unit. Identify
drama selections per teams.
Discuss Team Presentation 2.
Plan/practice Team
Presentation 2
The Norton Introduction to Literature
Team 1: Antigone by Sophocles, pp. 1191+
Team 2: A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen, pp. 784+
Team 3: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, pp.
999+
Blackboard
Guidelines for Team Presentation 2 (with “Grading
Rubric for Team Presentation 2”)
Major tests on
drama (with one
essay) on two
dramas not read
by student’s
team for
research paper
12 Plan/practice Team
Presentation 2.
13 Give Team Presentation 2.
Introduce poetry unit. Blackboard
Team 1 Presentation Instructions
“Team Reflection Paper”
The Norton Introduction to Literature
Chapter “Poetry: Reading, Writing, and
Responding”
Team
Presentation 2
Reading test
14 Discuss reading assignment. The Norton Introduction to Literature
pp. 560-72, Chapter 11:“Visual Imagery and Figures
of Speech”
Reading test
15 Discuss final essay. Blackboard
Template for Final Essay
Final essay
16 Comprehensive final exam
with essay and Core
Objectives Test
Blackboard
Poetry Practice for Final Exam
Instructions for Final Exam Essay
Final Exam Study Guide
ENGL 1302
Final Exam
(with essay) and
ENGL 1302
Core Objectives
Test
CLASSROOM POLICIES
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Instructor’s Office Hours
Students are welcome to conference with the instructor by appointment during office hours.
Since office hours vary according to the instructor’s schedule each semester, office hours are
posted at the instructor’s office door (OM 113) rather than included this syllabus. Students taking
this course on other campuses will receive notice of the instructor’s office hours.
Textbooks
Students must have textbooks by Day 1, Week 3. A student who does not bring all textbooks to
the first class meeting in Week 3 will be counted absent from class until he/she obtains the
textbooks. A student who does not bring required textbook(s) to each class session will be
counted absent for that session.
Mandatory Blackboard Component
This course has a mandatory Blackboard component accessed at https://kc.blackboard.com.
Students access Blackboard with a user ID and password. Using Blackboard is not optional.
Students must access this classroom regularly.
In the Blackboard classroom, students access course materials relative to lectures and class
discussion, e-mail relative to this course, discussion forums, some quizzes, etc.
The student is responsible for checking Blackboard, where all information about assignments,
changes to assignments, course proceedings, and grades will be posted for students to access
individually.
Course Materials (Handouts)
Students access course materials (handouts) through https://kc.blackboard.com under the
appropriate week (Week 1, Week 2, etc). The purpose of these materials is to help students
understand assignments and expectations of assignments. A student who does not bring
appropriate handouts for the course session will be counted absent until he or she retrieves
appropriate course materials (handouts) from Blackboard.
For efficiency and quick access to course materials in class, students should print and organize
these materials in a loose-leaf notebook (with dividers).
Supplies
Calendar for keeping up with assignments, appointments, etc. (optional)
Loose-leaf notebook and dividers for organizing course materials (handouts) from
Blackboard
Pocket folder for research materials
8 ½ X 11 typing paper for computer generated assignments
Long/short Scantron test forms for quizzes/major tests
1 yellow and 1 pink highlighter
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Red ink pen
3 X 5 note cards (10-15 cards)
4 X 6 note cards (at least 25)
Kilgore College e-mail Policy
“Instructors and students are required to use only KC mail for e-mail correspondence.”
Starting with the Fall Semester 2016, when an instructor e-mails a student, the instructor is
required to e-mail the student only through the instructor’s official Kilgore College e-mail
address. Also, the student is required to e-mail the instructor only through the student’s official
Kilgore College e-mail account.
Instructions for accessing KC e-mail are the following (https://www.kilgore.edu/current-
students/e-mail-accounts):
“All Kilgore College students will get a KC e-mail address. This is your main communication to
be used for the college. Your instructors will use this e-mail to send you important class
information. The Business Office, the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid and Student Services all
will use your KC e-mail to communicate with you, also. If you are a currently enrolled
(registered) KC student, in good standing with the business office (that is, your bill is paid or
covered by financial aid), then we invite you to sign up for your KC e-mail account.
It’s free.
It’s accessible from any computer with Internet access.
It has a LOT of storage (about 2 gigs worth).
How to set up your KC e-mail address:
Get out your student ID number. You will you need the last four digits.
Go to http://mail.go.kilgore.edu to log in. (NOTE: NO www!)
Your username is:
The first four letters of your last name
+ The first four letters of your first name
+ The LAST four digits of your KC ID number (Not your social security number, but the
college-issued ID number)
Example: If your name is Chris Smith and your KC ID is 1234-56789, then your username is
smitchri6789.
Your first password:
Your initial password is the word “Student” + your month number and birth date number, using
double digits for each. For example, if you were born on May 6, your password is Student0506.
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NOTE: Student has the S capitalized! It will not work unless you do the cap. The rest are lower
case.
Once you have figured out your username and password, log in. You will be presented
an agreement page where you will check that you agree to abide by the user agreement.
You are ready to go.
Your new e-mail address is your [email protected] (Example,
[email protected] ).”
Kilgore College Attendance Policy
“Kilgore College expects punctuality and regular class attendance. An absence is defined as a
student's not being in class for any reason. An instructor may drop students when their lack of
attendance prohibits them from meeting the course Student Learning Outcomes or when students
accumulate excessive absences. "Excessive absences" is defined as the equivalent of two weeks
instruction in a 16-week semester or at least 12.5% of the total hours of instruction in any term.
Some workforce programs may have more stringent attendance requirements due to applicable
external requirements and/or competencies; therefore, students in workforce programs should
check with their instructor regarding the specific number of absences allowed. Students will be
dropped for nonattendance per Federal Financial Aid requirements.”
In this course, when a student misses two weeks of class (four sessions of a MW class, four
sessions of a TT class, six sessions of a MWF class, or two sessions of an evening class), the
student is no longer eligible for enrollment. A student who becomes ineligible for enrollment is
responsible for officially withdrawing from the course. A student who fails to withdraw officially
from the course will receive an F or W at the discretion of the instructor.
Two tardies equal one absence. When a student is tardy, it is his/her responsibility to notify the
instructor immediately following class on the day of the tardy. Unless the tardy student notifies
the instructor at the end of the class session, an absence will not be changed to a tardy.
A student leaving class before the class is dismissed will be marked absent for that class. A
student who is neither absent nor tardy will earn a major grade of 100.
Missing Class
A student missing class is responsible for obtaining information missed during that session and
will be held accountable for all assignments
Kilgore College Policy on Religious Day Absence
“In accordance with Texas Education Code 51.911, a student may request and be granted an
absence from classes on a religious holy day provided the student follows college procedures for
seeking such authorization. It is the student's responsibility to make satisfactory arrangements
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with instructors prior to the absence for completing makeup work. The procedure governing an
absence on a religious holy day is outlined in the Kilgore College Student Handbook.”
Kilgore College Policy on Make-Up Work
“Effective communication between students and their instructor is essential. Students are
responsible for initiating any make up work regardless of the cause of the absence. Students
absent on official college business are entitled to make up any and all missed work without any
penalty attached. However, students should notify their instructors in advance of the absence and
should schedule any make-up assignments before the absence. If the student does not submit
makeup work by the prearranged time, the student forfeits the right for further make-up of that
assignment.
For a student whose absence is not official college business, the individual instructor will judge
if the student is eligible to make up work. In all cases, the instructor will determine the time for
making up work and the nature of the make-up work. Whenever possible, students should
discuss their impending absence with the instructor and schedule the make-up work prior to the
absence."
In this course, the instructor will administer a make-up test or allow a student make up other
work only if the student is absent on official Kilgore College Business or if the student arranges
with the instructor to take a test prior to an absence.
A dual credit student absent on official high school business can make up missed work if the
instructor receives written notification from the high school counselor or student’s teacher. The
student must make up missed work no later than the next day after the student returns from being
on official school business. The dual credit student may also arrange to submit a paper or take a
test prior to an absence.
Submitting Assignments Written Outside of Class
1. All written assignments must be computer generated per instructions provided unless the
instructor directs otherwise. The student will not be permitted to leave class to print an
assignment.
2. The student will submit each paper as hard copy unless the instructor requires that the
student submit the assignment to Blackboard also.
Accepting Assignments
1. This instructor does not accept a late assignment. A late assignment is an assignment that
the student does not submit at the time when the assignment is collected in the classroom
or when the deadline has occurred in Blackboard.
2. If a student cannot attend class on the day that is an assignment is due, the instructor will
accept the assignment submits the assignment through Blackboard Messages, through
official Kilgore College e-mail by the time that class begins. The student can also
deliver or send the assignment to the instructor before class begins.
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Mandatory Use of Turnitin.com Plagiarism Detection Service
Students must submit all papers/major essays to this plagiarism detection service. A paper
submitted to the instructor without posting it to <turnitin.com> prior to submission will
receive a zero.
1. Turnitin.com access information is on the class homepage in Blackboard.
2. Students are required to submit each paper/major essays to <turnitin.com>.
3. Students are responsible for retrieving the originality report from the <turnitin.com> Web
site (1) for correcting plagiarism problems prior to submitting the paper/major essays to
the instructor and (2) for submitting the originality report with the assignment. Students
who do not submit the originality report with an assignment will receive a zero on
the assignment. 4. In this course syllabus, students should read the Kilgore College Statement on Academic
carefully and direct questions about this policy to the instructor.
Computer, Software, and Internet Access Requirement
This course requires access to a computer, the Internet, and Microsoft Word® and Microsoft
PowerPoint®. Computer, software, and Internet access is available in open computer labs on
both the Kilgore campus and the Longview campus.
The student must not destroy returned papers or delete any word document generated for this
course. Because a file can be lost or corrupted, it is best to save work both on the hard drive and
on a CD or flash drive. Note: The computers in the open college labs do not allow work to be
saved on the hard drives. Before vacating a lab computer, the student must eject the flash drive
or CD to take with him/her.
Working in Teams
Students will work in learning teams in this class. During Week 1, each student will become a
member of a team. Although each student will be a part of a team, only a student's individual
grades and the team oral presentation grades will be recorded in the grade book. Missing class,
failing to work productively with the team, or failing to submit work required through
collaboration may affect the team’s presentation grades. If a student is not participating as a team
member (shouldering his/her share of the load), the team can vote the student off the island at
which point the student will work on his/her own to complete and present individually
assignments required by the team.
Leaving the Classroom When Class is in Session
If a student leaves a class session early for any reason other than for an emergency or with
instructor approval, the student cannot return to class for the remaining portion of the class.
When a student leaves before class is dismissed, the instructor will count the student absent for
that class session.
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Eating and Drinking in Classroom
Students must not eat or drink in the classroom.
Using Cell Phone for Personal Business in Classroom
1. Prior to entering the classroom, the student must deactivate the ringer or the cell phone
and other electronic equipment and must not wear earphones. A cell phone must not be
visible to the student or to anyone else during class. If the cell phone is visible, I reserve
the right to count the student absent for that class session.
2. If the student uses a cell phone (makes a call, answers an incoming call, texts, reads/sends
e-mail, or browses the Internet while class is in session), the student will be counted
absent for that class session.
3. If the student leaves class to use a cell phone or to answer a ringing phone, the student
will be counted absent for that class session.
4. If a student is expecting an emergency phone call, the student should ask his/her party to
contact the Kilgore College Police Department, which, in turn, will contact the student in
class.
Exception: With the instructor’s approval, a student can use a cell phone in class to
browse the Internet to obtain for class-related information.
Using Other Electronic Equipment in Class
1. A student using a laptop computer, iPad, or cell phone to connect to the Internet in class
must use these devices only to access information relative to information discussed or
taught (with instructor’s approval).
2. A student using a laptop computer, iPad, or telephone to access information not relative
to information discussed or taught will be will be counted absent for that class session.
Kilgore College Civility Statement
“Students are expected to assist in maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning.
Inappropriate or distractive behavior is prohibited in order to assure that everyone has an
opportunity to gain from time spent in the course. Should a disruptive incident occur, the faculty
member in charge may remove the student. Students have the right to appeal through the student
complaint process.”
Instructor Note: In addition to obvious examples of “inappropriate or distractive behavior,”
placing one’s head on the desk is considered “inappropriate or distractive behavior.” The
instructor will count absent from class a student placing his/her head on the desk.
Kilgore College ADA Statement
“Kilgore College is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with
disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you choose to request accommodations for a
documented disability which may impact your performance, attendance, or grades in this course,
you must first register with the Office of Disability Services. Please note that classroom
accommodations cannot be provided prior to your instructor’s receipt of an accommodation letter
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from the Office of Disability Services. For more information about accommodations, please
contact the Disability Services office on the second floor of the Devall Student Center: (903)
983-8206.”
Kilgore College Statement on Academic Honesty
“Kilgore College expects students to do their own work. The department will not tolerate
academic dishonesty, including plagiarism (submitting someone else’s work as your own). The
following information concerning academic dishonesty is taken from the Kilgore College
Student Success Guide (Handbook):
Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline falls into the following categories:
A. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
1. Academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating and plagiarism.
a. The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to (1) acquiring information for
specifically assigned projects, working with one or more persons on an exam that is to
be taken as an individual, or observing work from another individual’s exam; (2)
providing information on an exam that is to be done individually or giving out the
exam or content prior to the exam time.
b. The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to (1) failing to credit sources used
in a work product in an attempt to pass off the work as one’s own; (2) attempting to
receive credit for work performed by another, including papers obtained in whole or in
part from individuals or from other sources, including the Internet.
c. [Misconduct also includes] conspiracy to commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Student Disciplinary Procedures. Matters of Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty
matters may first be considered by the faculty member who may recommend penalties such as
withdrawal from the course, failing the course, reduction or changing of a grade in the course, a
test, assignment, or in other academic work; denial of a degree and/or performing additional
academic work not required by other students in the course. Acceptance of the faculty member’s
recommended penalties by the student shall make the penalties final and constitutes a waiver of
further administrative procedures. If the student does not accept the decision of the faculty
member, he/she may have the case heard by the appropriate department chair, dean and Vice
President of Instruction for review. If the student is ultimately found not to have been involved
in academic dishonesty, the instructor shall not base his/her evaluation of the student on the
alleged but unproven dishonesty. If the student is ultimately found to have violated matters of
academic dishonesty, the appropriate disciplinary sanction shall be implemented. Any student
who believes that a grade has been inequitably awarded should refer to the academic grade
change procedures.”
Kilgore College Policy Regarding Guests in Class
“Visitors should not be allowed in class on a continuing basis unless they are on the class roll as
a registered student or registered as an audit student. Certain exceptions are listed below:
1. Persons who are assigned to a student by the Counselor of Special Populations for the
purpose of providing education services for that student in the classroom
2. A duly registered student who withdraws from the course but is granted permission by
the instructor to continue attending per the student’s request
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3. Persons who have received written permission from the appropriate dean for extenuating
circumstances
Instructors are responsible for providing a quality instructional environment that facilitates the
best possible education for students. Faculty members should generally not allow a student’s
guests or family members to visit classes. Instructors may, at their discretion, allow a child of a
student to attend class for one meeting if, in the instructor’s opinion, circumstances warrant such
a decision. However, a child should not be allowed to attend on a continuing basis. If children
are present for scheduled learning activities, the parent or guardian remains responsible for the
well-being of the child. Children should not be left unattended or unsupervised on campus.”
Kilgore College Student Grievance Policy
“If a student wishes to pursue through the administrative structure some action that has been
taken that significantly impacts him or her in a negative way, he or she needs to complete a
Student Grievance Form available from the offices of department or division support
specialists. This procedure applies to both instructional and non-instructional issues.”
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will
1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
5. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREAS
How will the objective be
addressed?
How will the objective be
assessed?
Critical Thinking
Creative thinking Students will develop ideas with
appropriate support and
attribution to compose critical
analyses of literary works.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
Innovation Students will develop original
ideas for thesis statements in
critical analyses of literary
works.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
Inquiry Students will engage
individually or collaboratively in
research of credible sources in
an assignment requiring
appropriate attribution.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
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Analysis of information Students will analyze, evaluate,
and interpret evidence from a
variety of texts based on the
author’s use of literary elements.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric and may
include common assessments
embedded in exams, which
may include objective and/or
subjective questions
Evaluation of information Students will analyze, evaluate,
and interpret evidence from a
variety of texts based on the
author’s use of literary elements.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric and may
include common assessments
embedded in exams, which
may include objective and/or
subjective questions
Synthesis of information Students will synthesize
information from primary and
secondary sources in a written
literary analysis.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
Communication
Effective development, interpretation
and expression of ideas through
-written communication Students will write a research-
based critical paper about
assigned readings in clear and
grammatically correct prose,
using various critical approaches
to literature.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
-oral communication Students will collaborate to
develop and present an oral
presentation based on research
and analysis, interpretation, and
evaluation of a literary work or
works.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
-visual communication Students will use visual forms of
enhancement including
utilization of technology, such
as PowerPoint, in oral
presentations.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
Teamwork
Ability to consider different points of
view
Students will collaborate to
develop and present an oral
presentation based on research,
analysis, interpretation, and
evaluation of a literary work or
works.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
Ability to work effectively with others
to support a shared purpose or goal
Students will collaborate to
develop and present an oral
presentation based on research,
analysis, interpretation, and
evaluation of a literary work or
works.
Assessed according to
standardized rubric
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Personal Responsibility
Ability to connect choices, actions and
consequences to ethical
decision-making
Students will maintain academic
integrity by providing
appropriate attribution and by
producing original work on
assignments.
All major essays submitted
to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism
detection service, for
originality assessment
Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information
Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas
through written, oral and visual communication
Teamwork—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively
with others to support a shared purpose or goal
Personal Responsibility—to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to
ethical decision-making
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to amend and/or modify this syllabus as
necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this
course. Near the end of the semester, each student will have an opportunity to evaluate the
instructor and the course.
Evaluation of Instructor At the end of the semester, students will be given an opportunity to evaluate the instructor and
the course. Approved evaluation forms are provided by the Office of Institutional Research,
which is also responsible for their analysis.