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ENG099-010 Fall 2002 MWF 10-10:50 B113 |
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Instructor Information
Rebecca Lucy Busker Office: C221 Phone: (217)403-1906 Email: lucycereta@att.net or rbusker@parkland.edu Office Hours: TTH 11-1 or by appt.
Course Description and Goals Attendance Attendance is mandatory. I know everyone has problems from time-to-time in getting to class. However, since the focus of this class is learning to discuss literature, actually being there to discuss it is crucial. You may miss 3 classes with no penalty. After 3 absences, each missed class will result in a 3% deduction from your FINAL grade. Please note that there is no difference between an “excused” and “unexcused” absence. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what was discussed that day. You may contact me via-email, but you should also get the phone numbers or email addresses of two fellow students as well. Please note that attendance means showing up ON TIME. Anyone arriving more than five minutes late will be assessed a “tardy,” and two “tardies” will constitute an absence. If you are late to class, it is your responsibility to see me after class to make certain I marked you present Paper Preparation ALL DRAFTS of your papers must be word processed, using a standard font such as Times New Roman or Ariel, 11 or 12 point. We will be using Microsoft Word to workshop our papers, so files MUST be saved in MS Word-compatible format. If you are not sure if your word processor is compatible, come talk to me. Special Note: Because Microsoft is Evil, MS Word and MS Works are not compatible. Please check to see which you use, and let me know. You are responsible for keeping back-ups of your work. I have one cat that shreds paper as a hobby, and another that will use as a toilet any paper not actually in the litter box, so it is essential that you make copies of any work you turn in. Late Assignments Late assignments will be handled as follows:
Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of another's words, content, or ideas without acknowledgment. Don’t do it. Plagiarism will result in failure of the assignment. Just as a note: I encourage you to seek feedback on your writing from family and friends. However, they should limit that feedback to reactions, comments, and general suggestions. Do not let them write the paper for you. The goal of this course is to improve your writing strategies, and we cannot achieve that goal if you are turning in someone else's work. Note on the Public nature of writing and class discussions Part of becoming a good writer is learning to appreciate the feedback of others. You will be sharing your writing with many people in this course. Therefore, you might wish to avoid writing about a topic that you are not prepared to subject to public scrutiny, or on which your feelings are so strong that you cannot consider alternate viewpoints Classroom Conduct I tend to run a fairly informal classroom. In return, I expect that you will treat me and each other with respect. Please be attentive and polite during discussions: you don’t need to raise your hand to speak, but you should also be careful to give everyone a chance to speak. Remember that we will be discussing some "touchy" subjects. Again, I expect you to be respectful of one another. You can argue and disagree, even passionately, but don’t get personal. Please not that absolutely NO ethnic, gender, or other slurs will be tolerated, in either spoken discussion or on-line. Withdrawal At midterm, the faculty member is required to report any student the faculty member believes has ceased attending the course; all such students will be withdrawn. After midterm, the faculty member cannot withdraw any student; withdrawal from the course must be done by the student prior to 5pm on the last day to withdraw as published in the Parkland College Schedule. Students who cease attending after midterm and do not withdraw themselves will receive an F for the course. AOD Compliance Notice If you have a disability for which you may need an academic accommodation (including special testing, auxiliary aids, non-traditional instructional formats), please inform the instructor as soon as possible and/or contact one of the following for assistance: Evelyn Brown, Room X148, Ext 2587; Other Disabilities: Norm Lambert, Room A250, Ext. 2620.
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Successful completion of the course requires that all assignments be completed. Failure to turn in any of the four major projects WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. In-Class Writings Most classes will begin with a brief (10 minute) written response to a prompt. These will often be about either the reading assigned for the day, or about your current project. These will be assessed primarily on quality and development of ideas – I do not expect them to be as polished as a draft. Peer Workshops Once a paper cycle, you will be asked to bring in a rough draft of your paper to share with your classmates. You will also be asked to comment on the drafts of others to help them improve their papers. Directions will be given for this activity. Your grade will be based on quality and thoughtfulness of your response – simply writing “looks good!” won’t cut it. Participation This class will often use a collaborative approach to writing: that is, we will work together to develop ideas, organize those ideas into papers, and polish those papers. As such, your participation is crucial. Your participation grade will be based on your level of preparation for the day’s activities, attentiveness and contribution to both whole-class and small-group discussions, both face-to-face and electronic, and active involvement in group brainstorming sessions and other collaborative exercises. |