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ENGL 1301

This page of your syllabus contains information that is standard for all ENGL 1301, Composition I, courses. Page 2 contains information that is speci!c to this course, such as the course schedule, grading policy, etc. Please be sure to read both pages.

Course Introduction

1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. 2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. 3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. 4. Read, re!ect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. 5. Use Edited American English in academic essays. 6. Organize thoughts into e"ective sentences and sentences into paragraphs that adequately expand a central thought. 7. Organize paragraphs into logical, coherent compositions that e"ectively communicate to an intended audience. 8. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. 9. Use Standard American English in academic essays.

Description:

ENGL 1301 entails the intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. The course aims primarily at helping students develop skills and techniques necessary for writing e"ective expository prose. Emphasis is placed on e"ective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Analysis of selected expository prose serves as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and thinking critically. The student will focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.

ENGL 1301 is the #rst semester of Freshman English and is designed to meet the #rst semester English requirement for students transferring to a senior college or for students desiring the general education of the #rst two years of college.

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or TSI exemption or completion of the appropriate level of Developmental Studies course.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this Composition I course, you will be able to:

This course has the same content and rigor as that found in a traditional (face-to-face) classroom. The online course is based on the departmental syllabus and uses the same instructional materials.

Course Materials

Crowther, Kathryn et al. Successful College Composition, 1st Edition, 2016, English Open Textbook. Available as PDF and DOCX at https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/english-textbooks/8/

Writing for Success. 1st Edition, 2015, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. Available as EPUB, PDF, and MOBI at https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/

These are the materials you will need for this course. All are available for free online in PDF and other formats; they can also be accessed in the Course Materials link on the course menu:

Go to http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/booksinstructional-materials/ for complete information on course materials for this course. Order from MBS Direct at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ctc.htm or the Central Texas College Bookstore at http://www.ctcbookstore.com/.

In addition, you must be able to access relevant websites, documents, videos, and PowerPoint presentations contained in the lessons.

In many instances, information is provided in di"erent formats, such as text and video. You do not have to read or view all of the material. Use your discretion to determine your comprehension of each topic. Su$cient resources are provided if you need them. If a link doesn't work, or you want to #nd more details about certain topics, search the Internet using keywords.

We have done our best to ensure that all links are active. However, the Internet is constantly changing. Please help us maintain the course content by reporting any broken links to your instructor or to Distance Education and Educational Technology (DEET) course support at [email protected]. Provide as much information as you can to allow us to #nd the broken links and #x them. You can document broken links at the course discussion board to notify other students, or share helpful resources that you have found. Thank you.

Extensions - IP (Course in Progress)

You have made satisfactory progress in a course. You have completed the major portion of the course requirements as scheduled, with the exception of a major quiz, #nal exam, or other project. The reason for being unable to complete the course requirements is due to circumstances beyond your control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, military orders, or, in the case of distance learning courses, technology issues. You can provide acceptable documentation of these circumstances. You have noti#ed the instructor in advance of absences/non-participation, whenever possible. Provide a realistic proposal with speci#c timelines for completion of the remaining course requirements.

In general, course extensions are not granted; i.e., you must complete all coursework by the last day of class, and you must meet any and all deadlines within the course session as posted by your instructor.

An “IP” grade may be assigned by an instructor. In order to be considered for an “IP” you must meet all of the following requirements:

Any requests for extensions must be submitted to your instructor in writing (emails or messages) prior to the end of the course. IPs are not granted automatically. The instructor makes the #nal decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade (course extension) and will set an appropriate deadline for the extension based on the amount of coursework remaining. An “IP” grade cannot be replaced by the grade of “W.” If you elect to repeat the course, then you must register for the class. After you pay full tuition and fees, then you must repeat the entire course.

It is your responsibility to arrange with the instructor for the assignment of work necessary to complete the course within the time speci#ed. You are also responsible for maintaining contact with your instructor during this time period.

All coursework must be submitted prior to 110 days from the last day of class to allow for processing of your grade. Failure to do so will result in the IP becoming an F or FI. Under no circumstances will the deadline exceed 110 days after the scheduled end of the course.

If you feel you cannot continue with the course, it is your responsibility to withdraw using the appropriate procedures based on your individual situation. Information and forms are available at http://www.ctcd.edu/forms-1/student-forms/. Questions may be directed to the Student Services Advisor at [email protected]. Failure to properly withdraw may result in your earning a failing grade for this course.

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