Eng 102-14: English Composition II

Spring 2003—Tues./Thur. 9:30-10:45 a.m.

 

Instructor: Lisa Wenger                      Phone: 334-5867 (w) or (336) 775-2255 (h)

Email: lisawenger@yahoo.com         Mailbox: 133 McIver

Office: 137 McIver                             Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 10:45-12:15

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

ENG 102 is similar to ENG 101 in its emphasis on writing.  However, 102 expands the field to include spoken communication as well.  This course is both writing and speaking intensive.

 

LEARNING GOALS:

è    Interpret and evaluate argumentative discourse, including writing and speech

è    Construct cogent arguments

è    Communicate those arguments clearly, coherently and effectively

è    Locate, synthesize, and evaluate relevant information

è    Demonstrate an understanding of the aims and methods of intellectual discourse

è    Weight evidence and evaluate arguments of differing viewpoints

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will utilize group work and group projects, informal and formal speeches, discussion, written assignments, and research to strengthen both your speaking and writing abilities.  Peer and instructor feedback, as well as revision, will be utilized to enhance and expand these skills.  You also will build researching skills through various projects that call for argument analysis, argument evaluation, and argument development.

 

TEXTBOOKS:

Worthen: The Harcourt Anthology of Drama, Brief edition

Aaron: The Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers, 3rd edition

 

MATERIALS

Floppy Discs for saving writing, Paper, & Folder for Portfolio

 

GRADING

This course is graded on a point system, building toward a cumulative total which is then calculated at the end of the semester into percentage grades.

 

Breakdown

Freewritings                                                      5 points each

Peer Evaluation Forms                                       10 points each

Impromptu Speech                                            15 points

Participation                                                      100 points

            (includes group work, class discussions, etc)

Playbill Project & Presentation                           100 points

Group Discussion Lead & Papers                       150 points

Character Monologue & Script                           150 points

Drama Research Paper & Presentation              200 points

Act Rewrite & Paper                                        150 points

Final Portfolio                                                    100 points

ATTENDANCE

You are allowed 2 absences. After the 2nd absence, your grade will be lowered one letter grade for each absence. If you miss more than 4 classes, you will be dropped.

Your final grade will also be docked if you are repetitively late.

            Missing due dates: Unless you have a valid reason for missing (i.e. doctor’s note, funeral, etc…), if you do miss a class when an assignment was due, or an in-class writing or activity was done, you will get a zero.  Additionally, your final participation grade will be lowered.

Late Papers:  Papers will be docked 10% of the final grade for each day they are late.  Hence, papers that are 10 days late automatically get a 0.

 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

            As ideas and information will freely flow in class, respect for others is imperative. Disrespectful behavior toward classmates will not be tolerated, and students will be asked to leave the classroom and marked absent for the day.

            Additionally, cell phones and pagers should be turned off during class.

           

PLAGIARISM

            In any writing class, plagiarism is a great risk. Plagiarism includes the use of the words or ideas of another person or organization without clearly naming the original source.  All sources must be credited properly and any use of the original source’s wording must be enclosed in quotation marks.

            Plagiarism is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy (see student handbook or www.uncg.edu/saf/studiscp/Honor.html). If you have any questions are concerns regarding accidental plagiarism in an assignment, please see me before the paper is due.

 

THE WRITING CENTER

            If you need help with your writing, please take advantage of the Writing Center, located in 101 McIver. The Writing Center is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can contact the Writing Center at 334-3125.

 

THE SPEAKING CENTER

            The University Speaking Center, located in 22 McIver, provides students with assistance in speech preparation, delivery, and in developing knowledge and skills in the areas of interpersonal and group communication.  The Speaking Center is open Monday-Thursday from Noon – 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  You can contact the Speaking Center at 256-1346.

 

DISABILITY STATEMENT

If you would like to request accommodations for a disability that could affect your performance in this course, please contact me and/or the office of Disability Services at 334-5440

 

This syllabus is subject to change. Students are responsible to note any such changes.