ENGL 1101-021: English Composition I (3 credit hours) Fall 2016 Page 1 of 10 WELCOME TO ENGLISH COMPOSITION I! Welcome to English Composition I. My name is Tiffany Smith. I will be facilitating your learning this semester. This syllabus is a great way to get to know me, the course, expectations, communication plans, and the schedule of activities. Take your time and read the syllabus carefully as your understanding of this information will be integral to your success in this class. This course is a ground, face-to-face course that meets each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am – 9:15amEST. Enjoy the journey! INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Tiffany Smith TEACHING PHILOSOPHY (teaching style) English education, inclusive of the English language, is the vehicle by which speakers can learn to convey desired messages. This process of discovery begins with the ability to decode the English language, and then progresses to the ability to analyze text. The analysis of text both informs and educates the reader about issues pertaining to self, community, and/or the world one is a part of. Analysis of text draws individual questions to increase an individual’s knowledge on particular subjects and one’s ability to reason and make decisions. If I had to describe my teaching style in a single sentence, based on previous feedback from students, I would say that I expect a lot but only because I give a lot. I am present throughout the semester, and I work hard to build a curriculum that I believe will enhance your knowledge of English composition. In return, I expect you to work hard. No student that has worked hard throughout the semester has failed my course. You may not receive an A, but you will pass and you will learn something! COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR Email Address: [email protected](please allow 24 hours to reply to email messages) Emergency Contact Phone Number: 314-874-7383 (use in cases of emergency only; text messaging is allowed) Online Course URL: icollege.gsu.edu Office Hours & Location Office Hours are Wednesdays: 9:00am-11:00am. We will meet at 25 Park Place, 22 nd floor. Will students be able to meet with the Instructor outside the office hours? iCollege has a web conferencing application that allows students to meet with the Instructor online. You can request to meet with the Instructor to address any questions or concerns you have. How are questions/concerns answered? 1. Students can meet with me during my office hours. 2. Students can email me using the email address above only. Email messages will be answered within 24-48 hours of receipt. (Note: Students are encouraged to cc: themselves on all email correspondence to ensure delivery.) 3. Students can post questions to the WaterCOOLER discussion topic inside the iCollege course site. (Click the arrow next to “Communications” and select “Discussions” to get there.) Will you be able to share your experience with the Instructor? Your constructive assessment of this course plays an indispensable role in shaping education at Georgia State. Upon completing the course, please take time to fill out the online course evaluation.
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ENGL 1101-021: English Composition I (3 credit hours)
Fall 2016
Page 1 of 10
WELCOME TO ENGLISH COMPOSITION I!
Welcome to English Composition I. My name is Tiffany Smith. I will be facilitating your learning this semester. This syllabus is a great
way to get to know me, the course, expectations, communication plans, and the schedule of activities. Take your time and read the syllabus
carefully as your understanding of this information will be integral to your success in this class. This course is a ground, face-to-face course
that meets each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am – 9:15amEST. Enjoy the journey!
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Tiffany Smith
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY (teaching style)
English education, inclusive of the English language, is the vehicle by which speakers can learn to convey desired messages. This
process of discovery begins with the ability to decode the English language, and then progresses to the ability to analyze text. The
analysis of text both informs and educates the reader about issues pertaining to self, community, and/or the world one is a part of.
Analysis of text draws individual questions to increase an individual’s knowledge on particular subjects and one’s ability to reason
and make decisions.
If I had to describe my teaching style in a single sentence, based on previous feedback from students, I would say that I expect a lot
but only because I give a lot. I am present throughout the semester, and I work hard to build a curriculum that I believe will enhance
your knowledge of English composition. In return, I expect you to work hard. No student that has worked hard throughout the
semester has failed my course. You may not receive an A, but you will pass and you will learn something!
COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
Email Address: [email protected] (please allow 24 hours to reply to email messages)
Emergency Contact Phone Number: 314-874-7383 (use in cases of emergency only; text messaging is allowed)
Online Course URL: icollege.gsu.edu
Office Hours & Location Office Hours are Wednesdays: 9:00am-11:00am. We will meet at 25 Park Place,
22nd floor.
Will students be able to meet with the
Instructor outside the office hours?
iCollege has a web conferencing application that allows students to meet with the
Instructor online. You can request to meet with the Instructor to address any
questions or concerns you have.
How are questions/concerns answered? 1. Students can meet with me during my office hours.
2. Students can email me using the email address above only. Email
messages will be answered within 24-48 hours of receipt. (Note: Students
are encouraged to cc: themselves on all email correspondence to ensure
delivery.)
3. Students can post questions to the WaterCOOLER discussion topic inside
the iCollege course site. (Click the arrow next to “Communications” and
select “Discussions” to get there.)
Will you be able to share your experience
with the Instructor?
Your constructive assessment of this course plays an indispensable role in shaping
education at Georgia State. Upon completing the course, please take time to fill out