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English 1510
Winter 2008
Oakland Community College
Instructor:
Eva M. Mutschler
Classes:
Section 01529 Tues.
3:00-5:55 p.m. G-208
Section
01530 Thus. 3:00-5:55 p.m. G-208
Email:
emmutsch@oaklandcc.edu
(preferred method of contact)
Voicemail:
248-731-6129 OR messages
can be left with the department
secretary,
Donna King, at 248-522-3576
Mailbox:
English Department office
located in G-110
Required
Text:
The St.
Martin’s Guide to Writing,
8th edition, Rise B. Axelrod and Charles R. Cooper
(Hardcover)
Course
Description:
(Prerequisite:
Eng 1060 or appropriate score on placement test.) Focusing on the
multi-stage writing process, students will read, analyze, and write
expository essays.
General
Education Attributes:
General education is the foundation of every
student’s
program, regardless of area of emphasis and is intended to impart common
knowledge, intellectual concepts, and attributes. Attributes
specifically identified for this course encourage you:
1) To communicate effectively
2) To learn independently and collaboratively
3) To think creatively and critically
Course
Objectives:
Students will:
1) Write four multi-draft essays that are 3-5 pages in length
2) Practice the distinct stages of the writing process
3) Review basic grammar, punctuation usage, and sentence
structure
4) Read critically to understand, evaluate, and synthesize a
variety of texts
5) Participate and collaborate within the classroom writing
community
Required
Materials:
1) 3 ½” diskette, rewritable CD, or USB flashdrive
2) Writing implements including a highlighter
3) Paper for note-taking
Recommended Materials:
A three-ring binder with the following divisions:
-Syllabus
-General handouts
-Remembering an Event
-Profile
-Interpreting Stories
-Explaining Opposing Positions
-Grammar
*Handouts will be color coded for ease of organization.
Policies:
1)
Attendance: You are expected to attend every class. I am aware
that circumstances arise which are sometimes beyond your control.
Therefore, you are allowed two absences without penalty (although you
will lose the participation points for that class). Each absence beyond
two, whether excused or unexcused, will lower your final grade by 10
points. Missing 1-14 minutes of class (at the beginning or end of
class) counts as a tardy. Two tardies will count as a ½ absence.
Missing 15-30 minutes of class will count as a ½ absence. Missing more
than 30 minutes of class will count as a full absence.
2)
Late papers: Papers turned in late will automatically be lowered
one full letter grade. Sorry, but no paper will be accepted beyond one
week from the stated deadline.
3)
Preparedness: You are expected to come to class prepared with all
assignments complete and all necessary materials. You may not use class
time to finish assignments that are due at the beginning of class. Be
sure you can access all papers in class so you can work on them during
lab time. It is up to you to ensure that computers you use outside of
class are compatible with those in class. Email a copy of your paper to
yourself before each class as a backup. If you cannot access your paper
during lab time you will lose participation points for that class.
No paper will be accepted without evidence of participation in all
stages of the writing process. In order to receive a grade for any
paper you must turn in all pre-writing, rough drafts, and a final draft
which demonstrates substantial revision.
4)
Lab time: The amount of reading and writing you will be asked to do
for this class is considerable. To offset some of the work load you
will be given lab time in class to complete reading, writing, and peer
editing. You are to use this time wisely as it will make the homework
load easier, and it is how you earn your participation points for each
class. Being off topic, chatting with classmates, or failing to produce
substantial work by the end of class will result in the loss of
participation points for that class period. Computers are NOT to be
used for any purpose other than class assignments. Checking email,
browsing the internet, and playing games is not allowed on in-class
computers. Using computers for unapproved activities will result in a
loss of participation points for that class.
5)
Extra Credit: Extra credit is possible for each of the four essays
by meeting with an OWL tutor. You must have the tutor sign your draft,
you must summarize your session in writing, and you must hand both in
with your final draft in order to receive the extra credit. You will
receive 10 points per paper (NOT per visit) for meeting with a tutor.
6)
Plagiarism: Copying someone else’s work without proper citation and
presenting it as your own constitutes plagiarism. This type of academic
misconduct is a major offense and is grounds for failing the course in
addition to receiving an automatic E on the assignment.
7)
Cell phones: Cell phones and pagers are to be turned OFF during
class. If you must be available for a specific emergency tell me before
class and keep your phone on silent mode. You may return the call
during break or after class. Cell phone disruptions will result in a
loss of participation points for each class in which they occur.
Repeated disruptions will be grounds for removal from the class.
8)
APA:
Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the
Americans with Disabilities Act) should contact the P.A.S.S. office
(248-522-3480, Room K-111) which will inform the instructor of special
conditions pertaining to their learning.
Tentative Calendar
Week 1:
Syllabus, writing process, in-class writing
Homework: Read chapter 1, journal
Week 2:
Quiz, genre/audience/purpose, introduction to “Remembering an Event”
Homework: Read pages 43-52, complete pre-writing and planning
activities, read Chapter 14
Week 3:
Features of “RE” essay, sample essay, write rough draft
Homework: Peer edit, read pages 21-38, journal
Week 4:
Quiz, meet with peer editors, revise for specific features, sentence
fragments
Homework: Read pages 55-61, complete revisions and bring in FINAL
DRAFT, journal
Week 5:
Introduction to “Writing Profiles,” topic selection, pre-writing
Homework: Read pages 103-115, observe and interview while taking
thorough notes, complete pre-writing and planning activities, read
Chapter 15
Week 6:
Features of “Profile” essay, sample essay, write rough draft
Homework: Peer edit, read pages 79-97, journal
Week 7:
Quiz, meet with peer editors, revise for specific features, run-ons
Homework: Read pages 119-123, complete revisions and bring in FINAL
DRAFT, journal
Week 8:
In-class journal, introduction to “Interpreting Stories,” collaborative
activity, choose a story
Homework: Read pages 543-552, complete annotation of story and story
map, complete pre-writing and planning activities
Week 9:
Features of “IS” essay, sample essay, write rough draft
Homework: Peer edit, read pages 532-535, journal
Week 10:
Quiz, meet with peer editor, revise for specific features, commas
Homework: Read pages 556-563, complete revisions, bring in FINAL DRAFT,
journal
Week 11:
Introduction to “Explaining Opposing Positions,” brainstorm topics,
conduct preliminary research, identify issue and locate opposing essays
Homework: Read pages 223-233, read and annotate opposing essays for
topics, complete pre-writing and planning activities
Week 12:
Features of “EOP” essay, sample essay, write rough draft
Homework: Peer edit, read pages 199-218, journal
Week 13:
Quiz, meet with peer editor, revise for specific features, MLA citation
Homework: Read pages 237-240, complete revisions, bring in FINAL DRAFT,
journal
Week 14:
Portfolio instructions, course evaluations
Homework: Complete and bring in PORTFOLIO
Week
15:
PORTFOLIOS DUE, FINAL EXAM
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