English
101 - College Reading and Composition I
Course
Syllabus
Instructor: Tommy
Amano-Tompkins Term:
Spring 2019
Section: Section #20071
(Tues-Thurs 6:45 pm-8:10 pm; lab. 8:10-9:20 pm
Location: NEA 103
Office hours: Tues: 6 pm
Email: amanott@lahc.edu
Course Web site:
www.eng101sp19.blogspot.com/
English 101 is a course in critical
reading and prose writing designed to refine the student’s skills in thinking
logically, reading carefully, and writing
effectively. Stress is placed on the organization and composition of objective
expository essays, including the research paper.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students
who successfully complete English 101 should be able to
*Apply
critical reading/thinking/writing skills analyzing and writing, both in and
out-of-class essays, about various freshman composition level readings
including essays and the novel
*Demonstrate
the ability to follow academic conventions by formatting expository essays,
including page-layout, parenthetical citations and Works Cited entries, in the
current standard MLA format.
*Write
freshman-level essays that follow the various stages of essay writing,
including pre-writing, thesis development, illustration and support of the
thesis using concrete, specific evidence/examples, editing, proofreading and
which are free of most errors in syntax, grammar, punctuation, diction, and
spelling.
*Demonstrate
understanding of effective college-level argumentation by producing logically
supported arguments and by recognizing and avoiding common logical fallacies.
*Produce
a research paper, which utilizes the various elements of research production,
such as designing a research plan, compiling research notes, producing an
outline, developing a draft, producing a finished paper that utilizes at least
five sources and has a complete MLA-formatted Works Cited page.
ADA Statement:
Students with
disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that
they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Special
Programs & Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations
are implemented in a timely manner. Their phone number is 310-233-4620, and
they are located in Cafeteria 108.
Required Texts: (available at the campus bookstore)
Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide (12tth Edition)
by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen Mandell BRING A FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS!
City of Thieves, by
David Benioff
I Love Yous Are for White
People, by Lac Su
You will also need
to purchase two blue exam books for in-class essays.
You will need a
small, bound notebook for your writing journal.
Bring your books, a
notebook (or notebook paper), your journal, and a pen to every class meeting.
To complete some assignments, you will need access to the Internet and to a
computer word processor.
Students who succeed in English 101 usually choose to: **Read carefully!**
·
Make a
serious commitment to succeeding in this class.
·
Come to
class on time and prepared.
·
Get the
required texts as soon as possible.
·
Do all
the assignments, including readings, and keep up with the class schedule.
·
Participate
in class discussions and activities.
·
Refrain
from using their cell phones during class.
·
Let me
know immediately if they experience a problem with the class or if other areas
of their lives seriously interfere with their ability to do their class work.
·
Seek out
all legitimate help with their course work, if they need it, including the
Writing Lab, Special Programs & Services, campus librarians, their textbooks,
and me.
·
Maintain
academic integrity by doing his or her own work. They do not plagiarize; they
do not cheat. (See box on plagiarism on next page.)
·
Treat
their classmates and instructor with respect and consideration.
·
Recognize
that real learning is difficult – it involves making mistakes and taking risks.
If you are not
willing to make these choices, you are not likely to succeed in this class!
I will be happy to
meet with you to discuss your work in this course. I encourage you to visit me
during office hours, but if that is not convenient for you, we can make an
appointment to meet at another time.
Plagiarism can mean
copying, word for word, all or part of something someone else has written and
turning it in with your name on it. Plagiarism also includes using your own
words to express someone else’s ideas without crediting the source of those
ideas.
Plagiarism is a very
serious form of academic misconduct. It’s both lying and stealing, and it’s a
waste of time for students and teachers. College and departmental policy on
plagiarism will be strictly enforced: Any student caught plagiarizing will
automatically receive a zero for that assignment, with no possibility of making
it up, and may be subject to a formal reprimand and/or suspension.
Cite your sources! Please
retain all notes and drafts of your papers until grading for the course is
completed.
Attendance/Tardiness
Attendance in class is
mandatory. This is the college policy. If a student is absent for more than the
hours than a class meets per week, or if there is irregular attendance or a
pattern of absences, the instructor has sufficient cause to drop a student from
the class. For example, if a course meets 3 hours a week, then a student is
allowed a maximum of 3 absences. Students who enter the class after the
official starting time will be marked for ½ an absence for that particular day.
If a student is
absent from the first and/or second class meeting of the semester, then he or
she will be dropped, because there are people who want to enroll. If you miss
three classes during the semester, you will be dropped from the class.
Electronic Communication Devices Policy
According to Communications
Division policy, electronic communication devices must remain off during class
time. Exceptions may be considered by faculty consultation (i.e. family
emergency). A first offense may result in the student being suspended from the
class for one meeting. Repeated offenses may result in up to a 2-day suspension
from the class pending a conference with the Vice President of Student
Services.
Grading:
Your final grade in
this class will be computed as follows.
Essays (2) 20%
Outlines/drafts etc 10%
Research Paper 20%
Reading Analysis
Presentations (5) 20%
Journal
10%
Midterm 5%
Final 5%
Quizzes 5%
Participation 5%
Total 100%
A = 90%
B = 80% C = 70% D = 60% F = 50%
English 107 is a
UC-CSU transferable course, so rigorous academic standards must be applied to
grading your work. All assignments are required. In-class work, such as reading
analysis presentations and quizzes, cannot be made up.
Missing assignments
can significantly impact your grade and prevent you from passing the course.
For example, if you fail to turn in one essay and one Reading Analysis Presentation,
you will need to complete every other assignment with an 88%.
No
late assignments will be accepted, unless an extension has been arranged
with the instructor in advance.
Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class session; students
who are absent or arrive late may not make up quizzes, even if they have really
good excuses. There will be other quizzes during the semester at random
intervals.
Reading Analysis Presentation assignments: You are required to present your analysis
of one of the assigned readings every few weeks for the duration of the class.
There will be a sign-up sheet for each set of readings; in some cases, you may
be assigned to analyze a specific reading. You must do your analysis on the
reading you signed up for (or were assigned) – you may not switch to another
reading without clearing it with your instructor before the class. Your written
analysis is due the day you present to the class, and you will present your
findings to the class during our discussion of the reading. Late reading
analyses will not be accepted. Guidelines for the reading analyses will be
distributed separately.
Essays (including Research Paper) must be typed and formatted according to MLA
(Modern Language Association) guidelines. For guidance, see the
MLA Formatting and Style Guide at the Web site of the Purdue Online Writing Lab
(http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ - link available on the
course site). Papers must be
written using Microsoft Word or Pages software. They must be submitted by email,
unless another arrangement has been made. Late papers will receive an automatic
10% point deduction and will not be accepted later than one week after the
original due date. The research paper will not be accepted late!
Turnitin.com: To verify the originality of writing
submitted for this class, all essays must be uploaded to Turnitin.com.
Turnitin.com will generate an originality report for the instructor identifying
any borrowed material in student essays (borrowed material includes correctly
documented quotes, as well as plagiarized material). In order to receive full
credit, students must upload their essays to Turnitin.com before class on the
day the assignment is due. No essay will be graded until it is uploaded to
Turnitin.com. Go to Turnitin.com to create a student profile. Use the following
information to upload your essay:
Class ID: 20361419 Enrollment password: v1k4nkvd
Revising: You may revise one or both of the two
take-home essays (not the research paper) and resubmit your work for a new
grade. To improve your grade, you will need to do more than correct grammatical
errors and reword or reorder a few phrases. Revision means a new vision; it
means looking at your work with fresh eyes and reconsidering the content,
focus, and organization of your essay. It may involve rethinking, as well as
rewriting. You are strongly advised to consult with your instructor and/or the
Writing Lab before you begin revising. Revised essays are due within one week
of receiving your original essay back and must be accompanied by your original
essay. Please do not revise and resubmit essays that receive a score of 90% or
higher.
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Angeles Harbor College Mission Statement
Los Angeles Harbor College promotes access and
student success through associate and transfer degrees, certificates, economic
and workforce development, and basic skills instruction. Our
educational programs and support services meet the needs of diverse
communities as measured by campus institutional learning outcomes.
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Date
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Readings
to be completed before class
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Quizzes, exams, and major assignments
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Week
1
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Tues.
2/5
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Journal, syllabus review, seating chart, writing
diagnostic
Handout: “Two Shootings,”
Homework: "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid (http://www.saginaw-twp.k12.mi.us/view/8490.pdf);
"Sixteen" by Charlie Spence (http://english52s2016.blogspot.com/2016/01/sixteen-by-charlie-spence.html)
-write a paragraph summarizing each
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Thurs.
2/7
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations,
close reading “Girl” and “Sixteen”
Homework: Patterns, chapt. 1 p. 13-27.
"Just Walk on By," by Brent
Staples; " p. 254 "A Peaceful Woman" p. 354
-write a paragraph summarizing each
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Quiz
Reading Presentation
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Week 2
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Tues.
2/12
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Quiz
Journal
Homework: Patterns chapts. 2, 14, p. 525-540;
-“The
Expanding World of Poverty Capitalism” by Thomas B. Edsall (online article –
search nytimes.com or use link on
course site)
Read
prompt for Essay #1
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Quiz
Presentation
Prompt Essay 1
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Thurs.
2/14
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Quiz
Journal
Brainstorm Essay 1
Homework: Patterns chapts. 3, 14, p, 541-558
“The
Stories of Migrants Risking Everything for a Better Life” by Haley Sweetland
Edwards (online article – search time.com or use link on course site)
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Quiz
Presentation
Brainstorm: Essay 1
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Week 3
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Tues. 2/19
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations, how
to write a good thesis
statement
Homework: Patterns, "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
handout: Creating a useful outline
Outline essay 1 (2 copies due in
class)
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Quiz
Presentation
Outline essay 1
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Thurs.
2/21
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Patterns
chapt 4
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Quiz
Presentation
Essay 1 outline
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Week
4
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Tues. 2/26
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Quiz
Journal, Presentations, workshop rough draft
Homework: Essay 1
two copies rough draft due
Patterns
chapt. 5
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Quiz
Essay 1 rough draft
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Thurs.
2/28
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Quiz
Journal,
Homework: Essay 1 due in
class
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Quiz
Essay 1 due in class
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Week
5
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Tues.
3/5
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt. 1-2
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Quiz
Presentation
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Thurs.
3/7
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 3-5
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Quiz
Presentation
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Week
6
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Tues.
3/12
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 6-7
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Quiz
Presentation
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Thurs. 3/14
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 8-10
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Quiz
Presentation
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Week
7
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Tues.
3/19
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Quiz
Journal
Homework; Read City of Thieves chapt 11-12
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Quiz
Presentation
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Thurs.
3/21
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 13-15
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Quiz
Presentation
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Week
8
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Tues.
3/26
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Quiz
Journal
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 16-17
In-class essay
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Quiz
Presentation
In-class essay
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Thurs.
3/28
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Quiz
Journal
Homework: Read research prompt
Library orientation
Read City
of Thieves chapt. 18-20
What is literary
criticism
-schools of criticism
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Library
orientation
Research paper
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Week
10 Spring Break
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Week
11
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Tues.
4/11
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Quiz
Journal,
Midterm
Homework: Study
Read City of Thieves chapt 21-22
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Quiz
Midterm
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Thurs.
4/13
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Quiz
In-Class essay
Journal
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 23-25
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Quiz
Presentation
In-class essay
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Week
10
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Tues.
4/16
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Quiz
Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Read City of Thieves chapt 26-27
Prompt literary criticism
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Quiz
Presentation
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Thurs.
4/18
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Quiz
Journal,
Homework: Outline literary criticism (2 copies in
class, worth 5 points)
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Quiz
Presentation
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Week
11
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Tues.
4/23
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Quiz
In-Class: Journal, Reading presentations
Homework: Rough draft lit crit (2 copies in
class, worth 5 points)
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 1-2 True Hollywood Stories
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Quiz
Presentation
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Thurs.
4/25
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Quiz
In-Class: Journal, presentations
Homework: Final draft lit crit
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 3-4
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Quiz
Presentation
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Week
12
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Tues.
4/30
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Quiz
Journal, Presentation
Homework:
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 5-6
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Quiz
Presentation
final draft literary criticism
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Thurs.
5/2
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Quiz
Journal
Homework:
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 7-8-9
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Quiz
Presentation
Outline due, literary criticism
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Week
13
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Tues.
5/7
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Quiz
Journal
Homework:
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 10-11
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Quiz
Presentation
Rough draft due
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Thurs.
5/9
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Quiz
Journal
Homework:
Read I Love
Yous Chapt 12-13
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Week
14
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Tues.
5/14
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Quiz
Journal
In-class essay
Homework: Report five sources research paper
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Quiz
Presentation
In-class
essay
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Thurs.
5/16
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Quiz
Journal
:
Homework: Each student give oral report on
research paper
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Quiz
Five
sources research paper
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Week
15
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Tues.
5/28
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Quiz
In-Class: Journal
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Quiz
Oral reports of
research paper
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Thurs.
5/30
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Quiz
In-Class:
Homework: Journals due today, workshop
Outline research paper
Turn in journals
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Quiz
Presentation
Journal due
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Week
16
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Finals
Week
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Finals Research paper due
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