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College of Arts and Sciences Department of English and Modern Languages Fall 2013 ENGL 1301.23 MWF 9:10 -10:05 Galloway 114 Dr. Starnes adrienne.starnes@lamar.edu**

Ofce: Maes 42

Ofce Hours: MW 1:30 - 3:30

**General questions about the course should be posted to the Ask the Professor Forum in Blackboard. Emails concerning individual questions and appointment requests can be sent to me at adrienne.starnes@lamar.edu The easiest way to get in touch with me is via email. I respond to email and phone messages within 24 hours, excluding weekends. Please do not wait until the last minute to call or email me with questions about assignments. Required Texts & Materials Required Texts: The Little, Brown Handbook. H. Ramsey Fowler and Jane E. Aaron. Longman/Pearson, 12th ed, 2012. The Longman Reader. Judith Nadell, John Langan, and Eliza Comodromos. Pearson, 10th ed, 2012. *Required texts must be purchased for the course. You are responsible for all assignments from the texts, and not having a textbook will not excuse missed assignments. Recommended Textbooks: Any college-level dictionary and any college-level thesaurus. Optional: Some Ways of Writing/ A Writers Way. Sanderson, Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 2nd ed, 2012. Required Materials: Blackboard: We will use Blackboard regularly for this course. You need to familiarize yourself with the course layout early in the semester so that you know how to access supplemental materials, discussion boards, and assignment submissions. You will need to check Blackboard on a daily basis, even if we do not have an assignment due. Announcements and updates to the course will be posted on the Blackboard course homepage. Access to a word processor: All assignments you submit for this course will be typed, thus make certain you have access to a word processor (Word, Pages, Google Docs, OpenOfce, etc.). When submitting your papers electronically, les must be in a .doc or .rtf format. Papers not submitted in one of these formats will be considered late and all late paper policies detailed below will apply.

Backup File Options: I do not accept excuses for not having your work. I do understand that sometimes a minor or major computer issue can cause loss of some information. However, I expect you to have a backup copy of the last version of your work. You can store your work in Google Drive, Dropbox, or on a USB ash drive; the choice is yours, but make certain to back up all your work. Course Description Basic forms of expository writing. Frequent themes. Collateral reading in articles and essays of a factual and informative type. This course is prerequisite to ENGL 1302 and 1374. Course Requirements Students in ENGL 1301 will: complete 3 essays with a grade of C or better. conference with the professor and revise essays on which the score is a C or below respond to weekly discussion board posts with one original post and at least three response to peer posts. participate in all assigned peer critiques participate in all in-class writing and grammar workshops complete a midterm and nal in-class essay complete ENGL 1301 with a grade of C or better in order to enroll in ENGL 1302 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: ENGL 1301 Communication: 1. Writing a. Students will compose informative, argumentative, or analytical essays with a clear thesis and introduction. b. Students will compose informative, argumentative, or analytical essays with organized supporting paragraphs. c. Students will use standard conventions of English grammar and punctuation and write clear and efcient sentences d. Students will maintain a style and persona appropriate for a particular purpose and audience 2. Oral or visual communication Students will present clear, salient, and supported oral/visual speeches/demonstrations. And/ or Students will participate in class or group discussions. Critical Thinking In an essay or presentation, a student will compose and sustain an argument. Personal Responsibility Any rhetorical act is both personal and social. In written responses (preferably complete essays), presentations, discussions (online or face to face) students show an understanding of the complexities and dynamics of personal (the self) and social responsibilities (ones family, culture, country, politics, society, etc.). They also reveal their consideration through appropriate integrations of audience, purpose, and persona. Teamwork In group projects, team presentations, peer reviews/grading/editing, or in-class discussions; students should actively contribute to the progress of the group or class as a whole.

C in English 1301: The English Department, Developmental Studies, The College of Arts and Sciences, STARS, ACES, and Lamar University's Curriculum Council have noticed that students are more likely to progress through the core more quickly and to complete their composition courses more quickly if they earn at least a C in English 1301 before enrolling in English 1302. Therefore, the English Department, STARS, Developmental Studies, ACES, and many majors RECOMMEND that students earn a C in English 1301 before enrolling in English 1302. Some colleges and departments in the university require a C to receive credit for 1301, and some colleges and departments require a C to receive credit for both 1301 and 1302. Students should see their departmental or college advisors for specic requirements. Handbook: The English department intends for the Little Brown Handbook to be a reference book for students entire college career. Students will need these sorts of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and documentation references in 1302, soph. lit, and courses outside of the English Department. Further, as students should know, they get nowhere near what they paid for the textbook if they resell it. And if they sell it, odds are that they will have to buy this text or one just like itin the future. Census Date (Six Drop Rule does not apply) September 3 Census Date/12th Class Day. Students may drop or withdraw without consulting with their Instructor, Department Chair or the Records Ofce. The Six Drop Rule does not apply to students who drop before 5:00p.m. on September 3 Drop Dates (Six Drop Rule applies) September 30 Last day to drop or withdraw from the course without academic penalty and receive a Q. Six Drop Rule applies beginning on February 5. Students should consult with Instructor and the Records Ofce to initiate a drop between the dates of 2/5-2/19. November 4 Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty. Student must be passing the course at the time of the requested drop in order to receive a Q. The drop form, including all required signatures, must arrive in the Records Ofce by no later than 4:00p.m. on November 4 Six Drop Rule applies. *Note: Any student seeking to drop after November 4 must submit a fairly thorough written explanation, including supporting documents if applicable, of the extenuating circumstances for which the action is being requested. The explanation must be shared with and approved by the Instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the college before the drop form will be sent to the Senior Associate Provost for a nal review and decision. Link to List View of Academic Calendar http://events.lamar.edu/academic-calendar-listing.html Disability Accommodation It is the policy of Lamar University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law and to the Universitys commitment to equal educational opportunities. Students with a documented disability should contact the Director of the Ofce of Services for Students with Disabilities (SFSWD) which is located in 105 Communication Building.

Students may write to P.O. Box 10087, Beaumont, Texas 77710, call 409.880.8347, fax 409.880.2225 or e-mail SFSWD@lamar.edu. The Director will arrange to meet with the student to determine reasonable academic adjustments and/or accommodations. Additional information is available at http://dept.lamar.edu/sfswd. Campus Closure: In the event of an announced campus closure in excess of four days due to a hurricane or other disaster, students are expected to login to Lamar Universitys websites homepage (www.Lamar.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely. Emergency Procedures Many types of emergencies can occur on campus; instructions for severe weather or violence/ active shooter, re, or chemical release can be found at: http://www.lamar.edu/about-lu/ administration/risk-management/index.html. Following are procedures for the rst two: Severe Weather: Follow the directions of the instructor or emergency personnel. Seek shelter in an interior room or hallway on the lowest oor, putting as many walls as possible between you and the outside. If you are in a multi-story building, and you cannot get to the lowest oor, pick a hallway in the center of the building. Stay in the center of the room, away from exterior walls, windows, and doors. Violence/Active Shooter (CADD): CALL - 8-3-1-1 from a campus phone (880-8311 from a cell phone). Note: Calling 9-1-1 from either a campus phone or cell phone will contact Beaumont City Police Dispatch rather than University Police. AVOID- If possible, self-evacuate to a safe area outside the building. Follow directions of police ofcers. DENY- Barricade the door with desks, chairs, bookcases or any other items. Move to a place inside the room where you are not visible. Turn off the lights and remain quiet. Remain there until told by police it is safe. DEFEND- Use chairs, desks, cell phones or whatever is immediately available to distract and/or defend yourself and others from attack. Academic Honesty Students are specically warned against all forms of cheating and plagiarism. The Lamar University Student Handbook clearly reads: Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subjected to disciplinary action. Punishable offenses include, but are not limited to, cheating on an examination or academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of source materials. One aspect of the Handbooks denition of cheating includes purchasing or otherwise acquiring and submitting as ones own work any research paper or other writing assignment prepared by an individual or rm. Plagiarism is dened as the appropriation and the unacknowledged incorporation of anothers work or ideas into ones own and submitted for credit. Faculty members in the College of arts and Sciences investigate all cases of suspected plagiarism. Any student who is found guilty of academic dishonesty in this course may receive an F in the course, a O or an F on the assignment, and/or will be reported to his College Dean and the Dean of Students.

Grading Policy I use a standard 10-point grading scale. Grades in this course are weighted as follows: Essay 1
Essay 2
Essay 3






10% 15% 25% 15% 15% 10% 10%

Peer Critique


Discussion Boards

In-class midterm essay
In-class nal essay

Blackboard Grade Book I use the grade book in Blackboard exclusively for your grades. If you have a question about your current grade, you can check Blackboard. Blackboard grades are weighted according to the grade weights listed above. Zeros are recorded for assignments not submitted on time, and these also weigh into your grade. Once a zero is recorded, you may not make up the assignment. The zero indicates the deadline has passed and your work was not submitted. Discussion Board Duration: I grade discussion board conversations at the conclusion of a unit. This allows all students to participate thoughtfully throughout the unit and continue conversations beyond the immediate day of the course discussion. All students should contribute to the discussion board throughout the unit. Thus, after your initial post, make certain to check back regularly, read the posts and comments of your peers, and participate in the ongoing discussion. Grading is assessed for the entire conversation participation, not just the initial post. Deadlines and Late Work Students should come to class prepared for discussion and class activities. Quizzes and inclass assignments may not be made up. In cases of excused absences, you may make arrangements to take quizzes and submit in-class assignments prior to your absence. All assignments are due on the date specied and should be submitted on time. Assignments due in class are turned in at the beginning of the class period. Assignments submitted via Blackboard must be complete and submitted before the submission folder closes. I do not accept late assignments or assignments via email. Blackboard assignments must be submitted as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf). These le types ensure your le can be opened and your assignment read and graded. Failure to submit an appropriately saved le will result in a failing grade. I grade the material submitted for the assignment, so pay close attention when uploading your nal document. The onus is on you to correctly label and upload your assignments. Submitted work will be graded as-is, and I will not notify you of an incorrectly submitted assignment. I do not accept late work unless approved on an individual basis, and then, only in extreme situations. To request a late submission, you must notify me via email that you did not submit your assignment on time and explain the circumstances. You must notify me within 24 hours

of the assignment deadline. After 24 hours, you will not receive an extension and your grade will be recorded as a zero. Approved late assignments will be docked one letter grade per day. Grade Discussions I am always willing to discuss your grades and ways you can improve in the course. If you have a concern you wish to discuss, please address this issue in my ofce, not in the classroom. This policy is for your privacy. I respect concern for grades, but I also expect that this concern begins prior to the last weeks of class. Therefore, if you have not met with me to discuss improving your grades prior to the last 2 weeks of the semester, I will not discuss your grades with you during these two nal weeks. You are responsible for keeping up with your grades throughout the semester, and concerns should be addressed soon after the grade is recorded, not at the last minute. Grade Turnaround: I will return graded writing assignments within three class periods of the submitted due dates. Attendance Policy Regular attendance is required for success in this course. I take attendance at the beginning of each class meeting. Students will be allowed 3 unexcused absences, and subsequent absences will result in a deduction of 1/2 letter grade per absence. If you must be absent, please call or email me to receive information on any changed assignments. Also, make certain to get the notes you missed from a peer. An absence does not excuse you from assignments and due dates. The only excused absences I accept are those involving participation in universitysanctioned events and activities. To receive an excused absence, you must present proper documentation prior to the absence and complete all assignments in advance of the absence. You will be marked absent if you violate any of the attendance policies below: Come to class on time. If you enter class after roll is taken, it is your responsibility to see me after class to discuss having your attendance changed to a tardy. 3 tardies counts as 1 absence, and not all late entries will be changed to a tardy. Do not leave class before you are dismissed. Quick trips to the restroom are acceptable, but you must return to class. Cell phone use is prohibited. Phones should be turned off and stored in your bag prior to the start of class, and should not be visible throughout the class. In cases of family emergencies, you need to notify me prior to the start of the days class. Laptops are permitted in class, but may only be used for note taking. If you are found off task (working on another assignment for this or another course, browsing the Internet, etc.), you will be marked absent for the day and will lose permission to use your laptop in class.

Military Community Members I recognize the complexities of being a member of the military community and also a student. If you are a member of the military community, please inform me if you are in need of special accommodations. Drill schedules, calls to active duty, complications with GI Bill disbursement, and other unforeseen military and veteran related developments can complicate your academic life. If you make me aware of a complication, I will do everything I can to assist you or put you in contact with university staff who are trained to assist you. I encourage

veterans to stay in contact with the Veterans Affairs Ofce (VA@lamar.edu), and active duty military to stay in contact with the Center for Military Services (military@lamar.edu). These ofces have Dedicated Military ofcers who can further assist you with questions and complications that may arise as you pursue your education. Email Policy: You will receive a timely response to your email if you follow a few simple guidelines: Do not email me through Blackboard. Use your Lamar email address. Emails from unrecognized addresses may be deleted or marked as spam, which means I may never see your email! Include a pertinent subject in your email. Follow this format: Course Number: Subject of Email. (e.g., ENGL 2323: Question about research paper). This not only reminds me which class youre in, but ensures Ill open your email more quickly than a mail with no subject.

Do not hesitate to inquire about assignments, grades, or other class related topics. I maintain an open door policy; if I am in my ofce, please drop in! If I am not, do not hesitate to email me. I do not offer extra credit. It is your responsibility to keep up with grades and assignments.

Tentative Course Calendar

The following is an overview of the weekly plans for this semester. Specic details on assignment requirements are provided in class and available on the course Blackboard. You should check assignment handouts for more specic due dates and graded components. This calendar is subject to change. If changes are made, you will be provided an updated calendar and a copy will be available in Blackboard. Pay attention to the acronyms used in this calendar as they refer to specic locations for reading and writing assignments. I use the following acronyms: LR -- Longman Reader; LBH -Little Brown Handbook; CR -- Course Readings [Course Readings is a folder in Blackboard] DB -- Discussion Board [located in BlackBoard]; SAF -- Safe Assign Folder [for assignment submissions in Blackboard. Pay attention--each assignment has a different folder; you want to submit to the proper assignment folder!] Week One: 26 August M: Introduction to Composition I; syllabus; course calendar; introductions. Homework: LBH--Preface for Students and Introduction CR: 6 Things You Should Say to Your Professor W: Starting Your Semester Right; discuss readings; time management and writing. Homework: LR--Preface and The Reading Process *annotate Family Counterculture [located in LR The Reading Process chapter]* F: The Importance of Reading and Annotating; annotation strategies; in-class workshop-devising an annotation system. Homework: DB--Fears and Apprehensions About College Writing, CR: So Youve Got a Writing Assignment; LBH--Ch.6 Forming a Critical Perspective and Ch.7.a Determining Purpose, Audience, and Genre. Week Two: 2 September M--*Labor Day Holiday 2 September: No Class* W: Reading Writing Assignments; Understanding Purpose, Audience, and Genre; Applying Readings: Paper 1--Stereotypes. Homework: DB: Group Brainstorming: Stereotypes LR: Ch.4 Narration [stop at Revision Strategies] and Orwells Shooting an Elephant [end of Ch.4]. CR: Millers The VA Hospital *annotate both Orwell and Miller for narrative passages* F: Orwell & Miller Narrative Strategies; Choosing a Stereotype and Planning Your Narrative; Considering Audience and Purpose with Narratives; in-class writing--drafting your narrative Homework: Finish writing your narrative component; LR: Ch.3 Description [stop at A Revision/Peer Review Checklist] and Riverbends Bloggers Without Borders [end of Ch.3]; CR: The VA Hospital *annotate both Riverbend and Miller for descriptive events* Week Three: 9 September M: Riverbend & Miller Descriptive Strategies; Adding Description to Narrative; Considering Audience and Purpose with Description; in class workshop--targeting and drafting descriptive areas Homework: Finish your descriptive drafting; reread the assignment handout; LB: 7.c Choosing Structure and Content W: Outlining from Assignment Requirements; Determining Content from Assignments; Applying Readings: Paper 1--Stereotypes Outline and Content Notes. Homework: Finish

your outline and content notes; DB: Paper 1 Outline and Content Notes; LR: Ch.11 Argument-Persuasion [stop at Using Rogerian Strategy], Twains The Damned Human Race Fishs Free Speech Follies [both are at the end of Ch.11] F: Twain and Fish Argumentative Strategies; crafting brief arguments; in-class workshop-outlining and drafting a brief argument; DB: group peer review sign up Homework LBH Ch3.f Giving and Receiving Comments; Use your outline and content notes to complete the draft of your essay. At the bottom of your draft, list three specic questions you would like addressed in your peer critique*If you signed up for Mondays group peer review, bring to class two hard copies of your outline and content notes, two copies of your draft (with questions), and have access to a digital copy (either digitally or on a ash drive). Week Four: 16 September M: Group peer review; peer partner selection and draft exchange;. Homework: Peer Critique comments begun [1st reaction comments]; DB: Paper 1 Group Peer Critique Reection W: Group peer review; in-class peer review. Homework: LR: Ch3, Ch4, Ch11 Revision/Peer Review Checklist; reread Paper 1 assignment sheet; Peer Critique comments begun [logic and content comments, addressing peer questions]; F: Working with Peer Comments; Applying Reading: Meeting Assignment and Modal Needs. Homework: Revise your draft and upload to SAF Paper 1 no later than 5pm Monday, 23 September [this is for a preliminary essay grade]; read assignment handout Paper 2 -- Media Stereotypes; Review CR So Youve Got a Writing Assignment Week Five: 23 September M: *Revision due date for Writing Center and/or Conference Revisions Paper 1* Applying Readings: Reading Paper 2 -- Media Stereotypes Assignment handout; discuss Paper 2 audience, purpose, genre. Homework: LBH Ch6.d Viewing Visuals Critically, & Ch8.h Reading Visual Arguments W: Applying Readings: Sample stereotype examples in advertising. Homework: locate a media sample and plan out your argument using the assignment prompt and your sample. Be prepared to present your idea in class. F: Topic presentations and discussions Homework: LBH Ch1 & Ch9.c Analyzing Your Purpose and Audience; begin developing a content outline and notes for Paper 2 Week Six: 30 September M: Applying Readings: Paper 2 content outline and notes; Considering Structure and Writing Modes. Homework: LR Ch9 [Stop at Revision Strategies] and King Why We Crave Horror Movies & Shaw Nature in the Suburbs [both are at the end of Ch9]; draft narrative and descriptive sections of Paper 2 DB: Effects of Your Media W: King and Shaw Cause/Effect Strategies; in-class workshop: Thinking Critically About Media Effects; DB: group peer review sign up Homework: Begin drafting cause/effect section of Paper 2; CR: Sample Student Paper [Bryant]; sign up for Paper 1 Revision conferences *these conferences are mandatory for students who received a C or below on their Paper 1 Preliminary grade*

F: Paper 1 Revision Conferences. Your conference will be held in my ofce--Maes 42. Homework: Review LBH Ch3.f Giving and Receiving Comments; Use your outline and content notes to complete the draft of your essay. At the bottom of your draft, list three specic questions you would like addressed in your peer critique*If you signed up for Mondays group peer review, bring to class two hard copies of your outline and content notes, two copies of your draft (with questions), and have access to a digital copy (either digitally or on a ash drive). Week Seven: 7 October M: Group peer review; peer partner selection and draft exchange;. Homework: Peer Review comments begun [1st reaction comments]; DB: Paper 2 Group Peer Review Reection W: Group peer review; in-class peer review. Homework: LR: Ch3, Ch4, Ch9, & Ch11 Revision/Peer Review Checklist; reread Paper 2 assignment sheet; Peer Critique comments begun [logic and content comments, addressing peer questions] F: Working with Peer Comments; Applying Reading: Meeting Assignment and Modal Needs. Homework: Revise your draft and upload to SAF Paper 2 no later than 5pm Monday, 14 October [this is for a preliminary essay grade]; read assignment handout Paper 3 -- iPads on Campus; Review CR So Youve Got a Writing Assignment Week Eight: 14 October M: *Revision due date for Writing Center and/or Conference Revisions Paper 2* Applying Readings: Reading Paper 3 -- iPads on Campus Assignment handout; discuss Paper 3 audience, purpose, genre. Homework: LR Chapter 8 Comparison and Contrast [stop at Revision Strategies]; LBH Ch8.a Recognizing the Elements of Argument and Ch9.d Using Reason; DB: Group Brainstorming--iPads on Campus W: Discuss group brainstorming; Applying Readings: Creating an argumentative content outline with notes; Homework: LBH Ch8.c Weighing Evidence and Ch9.e Using Evidence; complete your content outline and notes; generate a list of evidence you need to support your argument F: Applying Readings: Using the Evidence List to Plan Research; in-class workshop: Locations for Research. Homework: Begin locating and documenting the evidence you need for your argument; LBH Ch8.d Discovering Assumptions; Ch8.f Judging Reasonableness; Ch8.g Recognizing Fallacies Week Nine: 21 October M: Applying Reading: Addressing Assumptions and Eliminating Fallacies; in-class workshop: Counterarguments and the Naysayer; Homework: LR: Appendix A--Integrating Sources Into Your Writing; & Documenting Sources: MLA Style, CR: Transitions Handout & They Say/I Say Templates W: :) Applying Reading and in-class workshop: Integrating and Documenting Sources; DB: group peer review sign up. Homework: LBH Ch.10 Taking Essay Exams; DB: Fears and Apprehensions about Essay Exams; continue working with your rough draft *note this assignment strays from our normal pattern; peer critique will be delayed one week;* sign up for Paper 2 Revision conferences*these conferences are mandatory for students who received a C or below on their Paper 1 Preliminary grade*

F: Paper 2 Revision Conferences--Your conference will be held in my ofce--Maes 42. Week Ten: 28 October M: Applying Reading: Developing Strategies for Essay Exams; time management and essay exams; Homework: Develop a strategy for a 1-hour essay exam that incorporates your entire writing process, DB: Essay Strategies that Work W: Discuss DB responses and troubleshoot essay exam strategies Homework: Prepare (mentally) for the essay exam; continue working on your draft of Paper 3 F: In-class essay exam *bring a blue book!* **Do not forget we return to Paper 3 next week with peer critique! Come prepared for class!** Week Eleven: 4 November M: Group peer review; peer partner selection and draft exchange;. Homework: Peer Critique comments begun [1st reaction comments]; DB: Paper 3 Group Peer Critique Reection W: Group peer review; in-class peer review. Homework: LR: Ch3, Ch4, Ch9, & Ch11 Revision/Peer Review Checklist; reread Paper 3 assignment sheet; Peer Critique comments begun [logic and content comments, addressing peer questions] F: Working with Peer Comments; Applying Reading: Meeting Assignment and Modal Needs. Homework: Revise your draft and upload to SAF Paper 3 no later than 5pm Monday, 11 November [this is for a preliminary essay grade]; reread your papers and my comments on those papers; bring copies of the commented essays to class Week Twelve: 11 November M: *Revision due date for Writing Center and/or Conference Revisions Paper 2* The Importance of Revision and Revision Strategies; in-class workshop: charting your writing strengths and weaknesses; Homework: Complete your strengths and weaknesses chart; Write a 2-page reection on your strengths and weaknesses chart W: Developing Revision Strategies; recognizing the hierarchy of revisions; time management and revisions. Homework: Finish your revision strategy; review CR 6 Things You Should Say to Your Professor F: in-class workshop: planning for a revision conference; sign up for revision conferences; Week Thirteen: 18 November No class! Revision Conferences [check your planner for your day and time]. Your conference will be held in my ofce--Maes 42. If you are not on time for your conference, you will be marked absent for one class day. Conferences cannot be rescheduled unless in the case of an extreme emergency. Do not contact me to ask when your conference is; you are responsible for knowing your appointments. Homework: Work on essay revisions--after your conference Week Fourteen: 25 November M: in-class workshop: Troubleshooting Revisions. Homework: Continue working on your revisions. Bring one revised page to class for Wednesdays workshop

W: in-class workshop: Editing and Proofreading for nal draft. Homework: Continue working on revisions, editing and proofreading for your nal essay grades! *Thanksgiving Holidays 28 - 29 November--No class Friday! Week Fifteen: 2 December M: Preparing for the Final Exam; debrieng Homework: Upload your revisions to the SAF Revision folder by 5pm! *Final exams begin 4 December!* Our nal exam is: Friday 6 December 8:00 - 10:30 am