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Fall 2001 |
English 101.36: English Composition |
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what this class is all about |
English Composition is a course designed to help you become a better writer. Reaching this end will take serious effort and work on your part. (This is not a class where "just showing up" is enough.) You will be expected to be engaged and active in classroom discussions and activities, to show up to class prepared, and to show the same level of engagement in your writing and responses to the readings. David Hare has written, "The act of writing is the act of discovering what you believe," and this will be your reward. Not only will your writing improve if you truly engage yourself in the course, but you will also uncover/discover more about yourself. We'll use a process approach to writing, which involves drafting, editing, revising, and rethinking each piece of writing you complete. This is based on the idea that the more you write, the better. (Practice makes perfect, you know.) You'll learn and practice many techniques you'll be able to apply to later writing for school and for life. |
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what you need for this class |
BOOKS: Lunsford: The Everyday Writer Barrett: Ship Fever Jones, Grutsch McKinney, & Tower: Writing Matters: 2001-2001 Edition |
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student learning goals |
By the completion of this course, you should be able to write better, revise better, and read writing better. In addition, you'll learn research techniques, rhetorical analysis, and how to use MLA or APA citation styles. And, you'll learn the basics about writing four types of essays: narrative, research, argument, and reflective. From our readings, conversations, group work, and writing, you should be able to interpret and evaluate arguments, constructive and communicate effective arguments, locate and synthesize relevant information, and demonstrate an understanding of the aims and methods of intellectual discourse. |
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attendance and tardiness |
Because this class is centered on in-class discussion, group work, and in-class writing attendance is required. Missing more than two classes, being late for more than two classes, or leaving early more than two classes for ANY reason will lower your participation grade. If you miss more than six classes, for any reason, you will not pass the course. Being late is not acceptable; you will lose points if you are late for class. |
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academic misconduct |
Using someone else's ideas or words as your own on any assignment is plagiarism. It is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy as defined in the student handbook or at www.uncg.edu/saf/studiscp/Honor.html and will be treated as such. If you are concerned about inadvertently violating this policy, please see me before completing the assignment. |
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classroom behavior |
Respect for others is expected. Any behavior that distracts (eating, talking while others are talking, etc.) or is disrespectful (personal attacks, etc.) is unacceptable. Students may be asked to leave the classroom if they choose to act in such a way. Cell phones and pagers should be turned off during class time. You may be reached during classes or conferences at the department phone number (334-5311) in the case of an emergency. |
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grading and late work |
The grading in this course may be different from what you're accustomed to; grades will only be given on the midterm and final portfolio instead of on individual assignments. You still will get credit for all work completed on time which will count towards your final grade. In lieu of letter grades on each assignment, you will get comments that will lead you in your revision. Late work is not accepted. |
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students with disabilities |
If you have a disability that could affect your performance in this course or for which you need accommodation, please contact me and/or the office of Disability Services at 334-5440. |
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writing center |
The Writing Center is located in 101 McIver. It is open Monday-Thursday 9:00-8:00 and Friday 9:00-3:00. You may make an appointment by calling 334-3125. The Writing Center is a very valuable resource for your writing in this class and for your other classes. |
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assignments |
Attendance & Participation=25% |