Mrs. Nelson Middle/High School

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IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Syllabus Information [ENG-106-GRIHS English Composition II]

I. Faculty Information:

Instructor: Sandra Nelson

Phone: 712-778-2154

e-mail Address: snelson@griswoldschools.org

II. Course Information:

Course Prefix/ No.: ENG-106-GRIHS

Course Name: English Composition II,

Credits: 3

Course Description:

Composition II follows Composition I with advanced readings and practice in different kinds of writing, including exposition, argumentation, and critical analysis. The course includes library research and culminates in the presentation of a term paper.

Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in Composition I.

Course Meeting Times: M T W Th F

Course Location: Griswold High School

Required Textbooks:

The Brief Penguin Handbook, by Faigley Literature and Its Writers, by Charters and Charters

Materials and Supplies to be Furnished by Student:

All papers must be word processed. The term paper must be submitted in an accordian folder with all required sources and notes.

Course Learning Objectives and Course Competencies:

The Learning Objectives for this course are (upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to):

A.) Produce writing that has a sense of topic based on research, observable, substantiative, documentable text.

Competency 1:

Use the electronic research tools of the modern library.

Competency 2:

Comprehend the concept of a works cited page to make a truly selective list for the required research paper.

Competency 3:

Master the skills of paraphrasing, summarizing, and documenting.

B.) Produce writing that illustrates the critical thinking and verbal acumen that mark an educated person.

Competency 1:

Detect main ideas from readings and express them in clear, forceful prose.

Competency 2:

Identify what is unique in any work of literature (any mode), and compare and contrast observable similarities and differences between works.

Competency 3:

Recognize appropriate questions to ask about a literary work - or any written work - then formulate and write fitting responses to the topic whether in essay examination or extended paper.

Competency 4:

Analyze a piece of literature from an objective, subjective, or historical perspective.

Competency 5:

By a variety of methods of evaluation, produce definitions of, write critical essays about, and foster growing awareness of literature as literature in its own right, literature as one of the humanities, and literature as a model for good writing

Competency 6:

Produce factually sound literary arguments.

C.) Compose grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate essays and research papers.

Competency 1:

Apply correct writing skills connected with argumentation, critical analysis, and the research paper.

Competency 2:

Organize, develop, and focus information researched or analyzed into deductive, logical, and cohesive progression.

Honor Code - Academic Honesty

Upon enrolling at Iowa Western Community College, each student assumes an obligation to conduct her/his academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic honesty established by the College and its faculty. If this obligation is neglected or ignored by the student, disciplinary action will be taken. Plagiarism will result in failure of the course.

Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of materials not written or created by the person claiming authorship. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to the following:

" turning in an essay produced by someone else

" collaborating on an assignment without the specific approval of the instructor

" borrowing materials from any source - professional or amateur - and turning them in as original

" failure to paraphrase and acknowledge through appropriate MLA citations any words, ideas, research, graphics, etc., produced by someone other than the person claiming authorship

Diversity Statement

Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that promote intellectual growth and human enrichment.

American with Disabilities Act Statement

If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation to fully participate in academic programs or campus activities, please contact the Coordinator of Student Assistance as soon as possible at 712-325-3390 or the Academic Support Center, Clark Hall (CLK008). This will allow time to plan your accommodations.

FERPA

Student rights concerning access to educational records are spelled out in Federal Public Law 98-380 as amended by Public Law 93-568 and in regulations published by the Department of Education. Student records and class schedules will be released only to students showing proper identification.

Problem Resolution:

If you have a conflict with me, concerns about my teaching and/or the course material, please discuss this first with me. If we cannot resolve the difficulty, contact TJ Dunphy, Principal, Griswold High School.

Academic Support

Academic assistance, including tutoring for a variety of core general requirement classes, is available through the Academic Support Center (Clark Hall - Room 025) on the Council Bluffs campus. Support services will vary by subject area, semester availability, and students' needs. Students are encouraged to contact Ben Barckholtz, Academic Support Coordinator (712-325-3494 or bbarckholtz@iwcc.edu) for more information.

Course Practices:

1. Attendance Requirements:

It is essential that students be in class. Work and practice done in class cannot be made-up! If a student is absent, it is his responsibility to get any assignments to the instructor on the due date in order to receive credit. As in any job, attendance is critical to success.

2. Standards for written work:

All assignments must be word processed and follow the standards of MLA (Modern Language Association).

3. Late papers and assignments:

If a student must be absent, it is his or her responsibility to submit any assignments on the due date. Assignments may be left at the office of Griswold High School or emailed to the instructor. Late assignments may not be submitted without specific prior approval by the instructor.

4. Missed exams:

Students are expected to attend class. Tests or assignments may not be made up if the student is absent.

5. Extra Credit:

Students are expected to concentrate on the assigned work. Extra credit is not given.

6. Participation:

Students will participate in peer editing groups to revise papers and will earn points for Writer's Workshop. Class discussion of literary assignments will also be expected.

7. Classroom Management and Behavior:

As a professional community of learners, all class members are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner conducive to the best interests of all students. Polite behavior, appropriate language, and courteous use of technology is a class expectation. All personal electronic devices are expected to be turned off and stored away during class.

Classroom Assessment Techniques:

Essays will be graded for development of ideas, organization, diction, sentence style, and mechanics according to the IWCC rubric. Essays go through a series of drafts and peer editing sessions before a final grade is assigned, allowing the student the opportunity for revisions. Tests and quizzes (both announced and unannounced) on mechanics, grammar, and literary elements may also be given throughout the course.

Grading:

Essays will be graded according to the IWCC rubric. Essays go through a series of drafts and peer editing sessions before a final grade is assigned, allowing the student the opportunity for revisions and improvements. Late assignments are not accepted. Each formal essay (6-8 total) has a point value of 200 points, Writer's Workshop has a value of 25 points per session, research notes are 10 points per source, and additional skill developmental exercises and tests will have varying point values. The cumulative research paper will account for 50% of the course grade. The grading scale is as follows: 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D.

Course Topical Outline and Schedule:

Week 1:

Course expectations

Research paper topics

"The Tell-Tale Heart" (hand out)

Literary analysis guidelines

Week 2:

"The Lottery" p. 222

Writer's Workshop on "The Tell-Tale Heart"

Research paper proposition statements

Taking note cards, bibliography cards

Internet use of databases

Week 3:

"The Tell-Tale Heart" due

Writer's Workshop on "The Lottery"
"The Story of an Hour" p. 119