Today we went over our class syllabus, I discussed everything in detail, from beginning to the ending of each class session. Here is the syllabus I went over:
English Department
Spring Syllabus 2013
EN100W-14, Fundamentals of English – Writing CRN-10286
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Jose A. Cruz, Jr.
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00pm-9:30pm Room C4
Contact #: 735-5579 (English Department)
Email: jose.cruz@guamcc.edu
Catalog Description:
EN100W: Fundamentals of English/Writing
Students work toward improving their writing skills. Instruction is individualized to meet each
student’s level of ability. EN100W
focuses on writing as a process, conferencing with peers and the instructor,
and using critical thinking skills to improve written work.
Students with a composition score below 4 from a prior
EN100W course are required to retake EN100W until the required composition
score of “Pass” is achieved. Students
may enroll in both EN100R and EN100W if they earn a score of 62-67 on the
reading component of the COMPASS placement test. Students are placed into EN100W if they received
a grade of “P” in EN100R-Fund. of English/Reading, or are reading at the 9.0 or
above grade level based on the Nelson-Denny reading test and currently enrolled
in EN100R, or earn a score of 68-100 on the reading component, 0-100 on the
writing component, and 0-5 on the essay component of the COMPASS placement
test.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be
able to:
1. Demonstrate improvement in their overall
writing abilities.
2. Submit prewriting drafts, outlines, rough
drafts, revisions, and final drafts as evidence
of using the writing process.
3. Utilize a word processing program to
facilitate writing.
OBJECTIVES:
The student:
1.
Will engage in
the writing process, develop strategies, ask relevant questions, react and
enjoy the writing of others.
2.
Assume the responsibility
for their learning, and have input into the writing of others in a positive
non-critical manner.
3.
To participate in
the full writing process and turn in writing pieces on time.
4.
Become actively
involved with their writing, reading, and become critical thinkers.
PROCEDURES:
1.
Attendance is
very important! Students are required to
sign in at the beginning of each class period on the Attendance Sheet
provided. Attendance and promptness are
strongly encouraged.
2.
Inform the
instructor of absence and have a doctor’s excuse if it is more than two
days. Make-up work will be given upon
the date of return, for excused absences.
3.
Late assignments
will be accepted at the discretion of the Instructor.
4.
Students are
required to come to class prepared.
5.
Each class session:
a.
Begins with a
10-15 minutes “free writing” exercise.
b.
Class/group
sharing 5 minutes.
c.
Mini-skill lesson
10-15 minutes.
d.
Writing
i.
Choosing
topics/narrowing topic
ii.
Drafts/revision/editing/proofreading
e.
Instructor –
Student conferencing.
f.
Student – Student
conferencing.
6.
All hand-written
work should be legible in print. Use of
slang or offensive language will not be tolerated.
7.
Students must
actively participate in class discussions, group activities, one oral
presentation (Author’s Chair) and conferencing exercises. We will share our methods of writing,
problems encountered, and strategies or solutions that work for us. Group share may begin or end each class
session.
8.
Academic
Dishonesty/Plagiarism issues will result in a grade of F and referral to
Student Services Office.
9.
All final papers
to be turned in are to be printed from a computer (double spaced). Final
Copy: Must have student’s name, course number, instructor’s name, date,
semester, and paper number (Left margin).
All pages must have student’s last name and page number, in the upper
right corner.
10. Evacuation
Procedures: Instructor will inform
students of exit procedures.
MATERIALS:
No textbook is required. Students will be given a folder to be used as
their “writing folder” which will remain in class. All in-class work, drafts and copies of your
final papers will be kept in your writing folder. STUDENTS MUST BRI NG LOTS OF FILLER PAPER, BLUE
OR BLACK INK PENS, AND A DICTIONARY/THESAURUS/SPELLER. Use black or blue ink
pens, do not use metallic or gel ink pens; never write with a pencil. Instructor will provide worksheets and other
activities as needed. Recommended
resource: Pocket Keys for Writers by Ann Raimes (Available at GCC
Bookstore).
Accommodative
Services-Located under Student Services (guamcc.edu website)
The
Office of Accommodative Services provides assistance to individuals with
disabilities seeking educational opportunities with Guam Community
College. Our office is committed to ensuring that students with
disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to access the educational
programs and services that GCC has to offer. As well as our commitment to
providing reasonable accommodations, adequate to the needs of an individual’s
disability within a classroom setting, while maintaining the level of academic
standards required in all courses and programs at Guam Community College.
The office telephone number is (671) 735-5597.
Mission
Through its actions, the Office of Accommodative Services seeks to create a
climate at Guam Community College where all students, regardless of
accommodative needs, become increasingly active participants in their
educational experience.
Services Provided
- Reasonable accommodations for
the classroom and the campus, based on your disability.
- Auxiliary aids for students
who are in need of a sign language interpreter, note taker, e-books,
etc.
- Assistance with the
registration process and other needs concerning enrollment and student
issues
FERPA and Privacy:
Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), your educational
records are confidential and protected. Under most circumstances, your records
will not be released without your written and signed consent. However, some
directory information may be released to third parties without your prior
consent unless a written request to restrict this is on file. You can learn
more about student rights to privacy at the GCC online college catalog in
Appendix I (
http://catalog.guamcc.edu
<http://catalog.guamcc.edu> ), by visiting the U.S. Department of
Education website,
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
<http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html> , or accessing
the FERPA Group on MyGCC which is open to all users.
If you still have concerns,
please the Registrar’s office at
gcc.registrar@guamcc.edu <mailto:
gcc.registrar@guamcc.edu>.
Evaluation:
In addition to meeting the course requirements, students
must meet the following criteria to pass this course:
1.
Achieve a passing score of 70% or better on the
Standard English Recognition Test.
2.
Score a “Pass” on the final composition exam.
The following is an explanation of final grades:
P
– Successful completion of course and exam requirements.
Z
– Progressing satisfactorily but has not achieved required competency level. Student must retake EN100W.
F – Student
did not meet the requirements of the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: ****Attend all
classes as schedule is subject to change….
Week 1 1/17-1/22
Introductions/purpose/procedures/writing
survey/Introduction to Writer’s Workshop
Introduction
of teacher, expectations of class, what we are going to be doing….beginning to
ending of each class.
Week 2 1/24-1/29
Topics/Generating
Strategies/Topic Chosen
Week 3 1/31-2/5
Paper #1 Due:
Feb. 5
Generating
Strategies Continued
The
Writing Process
Week 4 2/7-2/12
Characteristics
of Effective Writing/Punctuation Marks
Week 5 2/12-2/14
Leads/Conclusions/Quotation
Marks & Underlining
Week 6
2/19-2/21
Paper #2
Due: Feb. 21
Editing/Model
Writing
Week 7 2/26-2/28
Commonly
Confused words
Week 8 3/5-3/7
Writing
Partners Assigned
Group
Editing
Week 9 3/12-3/14
Paper #3 Due: Mar. 14
Presentation
of favorite Writing Piece: Author’s Chair
Types
of Paragraphs-Narrative
Week 10 3/19-3/21
Types
of Paragraphs-Illustration/Examples
Week 11 4/2-4/4
Paper #4 Due:
Apr. 4
Types
of Paragraphs-Cause & Effect
Week 12 4/9-4/11
Types
of Paragraphs-Description/Definition
Week 13 4/16-4/18
Final Paper
due: Apr. 18
Types
of Paragraphs-Persuasion
Week 14 4/23-4/25
Course
Reflections/Writing Reflection Papers
Week 15 4/30-5/2,7
Final Exams
Composition (5/2/13)
SERT (5/7/13)
****Syllabus is subject to change
Lengthy? Not at all, I've read other syllabi, and they are more lengthy than what I have here. The students that were absent last class, (on the first day), were tasked to write for me today, the remaining 30 minutes of class was reserved for them, to complete at least a paragraph of writing. I wanted to see how they write, mainly just to get a feeling of all my students' writing. Now I have to read six additional writing pieces, in addition to the twelve I got last class, totaling eighteen.
Now it is time to read...student writing, hot off the press...
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