Syllabus Intermediate Expository Writing Eng. 305 spring 2014

Course Information Overview

• English 305 # 13107
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• Wed 4-645P
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Course Description

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This intermediate course in expository writing includes a study of the style of competent writers and extends the writing skills acquired by students in the Freshman Composition course. Emphasis is placed on developing writing that exhibits clarity, coherence, style, and a clear purpose. This course provides preparation for the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) and satisfies the writing requirement for the Liberal Studies major. See SLO link above right for more.

This section of 305 is conducted primarily in a workshop setting. The bulk of our time will be spent reading, writing, discussing, and working in groups. You are responsible for reading the assignments before class in order to participate in the class discussions. You will also be expected to bring to class or post on-line the writing assignments as instructed, on the day they are due, with copies for group discussion when required.This expectation includes posting online/bringing in drafts to class on days when workshops are scheduled. "Seat time" (attendance without work completed) does not entitle you to a passing grade. You are responsible for ALL assignments due in a timely manner.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Essays 85%

NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED! ONLY TYPED/UPLOADED, (& when in hard copy only STAPLED WORK ACCEPTED).

Assignments are due on the date stated on the syllabus during the class period. A computer problem is not an excuse for a late paper; campus labs are open late into the night and Kinko's is open 24 hours. Do your work early in the week so that you're not late to class because you're late uploading/printing. Keep extra copies of hard copies, or duplicate on USBs, OR even email your papers to yourself.

1. 50%: You will be required to complete 3 multiply drafted, formal essays. Each must show substantial revision (Must be submitted to turnitin.com via Moodle to receive credit).
2. 10%: In-class/online timed essays at least two (cannot be revised) of sample WPE prompts.
3. 10%: Four formal Analytical Response Papers.
4. 15%: Last essay, an online/in-class essay, (in addition,option for a comprehensive revision of ONE earlier multiply drafted essay).
5. All essays must be typewritten, double-spaced, and with one-inch margins, and in MLA format. In-class essays are written once, in the classroom/or online, without prior prompting and cannot be madeup.

6. Learning Resource Writing Center click here!

   LRC visits are strongly recommended for all essays this semester.

   Extra Credit will be given with proof of attendance for each major essay!

   The writing center is located in the Oviatt Library 3rd floor east wing and graduate students or instructor are available to assist you with various steps in the writing process such as brainstorming, revising and editing. You may call for an appointment: (818) 677-2033. You can also attend on a walk-in basis.

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Grammar Presentations: 5%

Each student is responsible to teach a grammar lesson comprised of a five minutes of material at beginning of class session. Student must use original material (may not copy sentences out of Keys for Writers). Lecture, quiz, handouts, powerpoint/new media acceptable with class participation.

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Participation: 10%

DO NOT throw any papers away until after semester ends! Make sure your name, my name, our course session number, and the date, per MLA format, is on everything you turn in. You are responsible for obtaining assignments when you miss class. This is easily accomplished by accessing them from our course welcome page.

1. Moodle Responses/Reading Journals (8-10 total) due on designated days/times prior to each class meeting. Keep printouts of your posted responses as you are required to participate in the discussions and you cannot do so if you have not read the assignment.
2. Annotations required of assigned readings as stipulated in weekly schedule.
3. Any on-line tasks either on our Moodle or listserve assignments on email are to be completed as assigned.
4. Unannounced quizzes on the reading assignments will be given at regular intervals especially if apparent class is not doing the readings.

CLASS PARTICIPATION will also be based on:

1. Since a significant part of this class will be based on active student participation in class discussion, and/or assigned presentations, it is essential that students attend class regularly, ask questions, and offer their impressions, ideas and opinions for classroom dialogue. In order to participate effectively, students must come prepared.
2. You are assessed on how you interact with your peers and me in class discussion, individual presentations, email, forum posts in Moodle, and group work of any kind.
3. Classroom Etiquette: You are assessed on your ability to be respectful of everyone in the class. For example, if you arrive  late, come in quietly and take a seat nearest the door. Never walk in front of someone who is speaking to the class. Put away all food and drinks when class begins. Be prepared and ready to participate. Give your undivided attention to class business. Avoid private conversations with your neighbors during class discussions. Listen respectfully to the views of others. If you cannot follow these requirements, you may be asked to leave.
4. Reading Assignments--You are expected to do all conscientiously and in a timely fashion.The reading assignments are to be done by the day due. "I have not been able to purchase my textbook yet" is NOT an acceptible excuse. The library has copies of our text in the Reserve Room to enable you to access the material freely. You are required to participate in the discussions and you cannot do so if you have not read the assignment. In order to earn full participation credit, students will need to participate every time class meets.
5. Workshops: Students will participate in mandatory Peer Review Workshops for each essay before turning in the final draft. You must be present to help others in your group in order to receive credit for a workshop. If you send in a draft and skip class, it will not be read and you will receive no credit. Posting it online does not substitute for being present in person during peer review.
6. Assignments are due on the date stated on the syllabus either prior to, or during the class period. A computer problem is not an excuse for a late paper; campus labs are open late into the night (and if hard copy required then Kinko's is open 24 hours). Do your work early in the week so that you're not late to class because you're still printing/downloading/uploading. Keep extra copies of hard copies, or duplicate flash drives or CDs, OR better yet, email your papers to yourself.
7. Make sure your name, my name, our course & session number, and the date, per MLA header format, with 1 inch margins all around, left justified, is on "everything" you turn in/upload.
8. You are responsible for obtaining assignments when you miss class either from accessing them from our course syllabus page OR asking your classmates for a copy of any missed class lecture notes. I am not a delivery service.