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 Syllabus
Reading Writing Connection

 

Contents


 Attendance Policy
Classroom Policy
Contacting Instructor
 Course Number & Specifics
 Course Description
 Course Objectives
 Disabilities Statement
 Evaluation Criteria
 Grade Computation
 Grading System
 Instructional Materials
Late Papers
Phones and Beepers
 Plagiarism
 Prerequisites
 Probable Topics for IDS 105 The First Year Experience
 Withdrawal Policy
Writing Help from the Tutoring Center

Attachment
    Assignments

 

Contacting Instructor

Instructor Louise N. Walkup
Voicemail  823 2859
E-mail Lnwalkup@AOL.com
Include "Reading Writing Connection" in subject line
URL http://www.walkupsway.com
Office Hours  15 min. before & after each class & by appointment
Address Louise N. Walkup
Three Rivers Community College
Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360

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IT Help Desk at 892-5754
 ITHelp@trcc.commnet.edu 


 Course Number & Specifics

Course #  K108
Course Section T05
Room # 102 Thames Campus
Semester Fall 2003
Time 10:30 - 11:50 
Tuesdays & Thursdays

Attendance Policy

Because I value our meetings and conversations (and believe that learning occurs because of them), I will begin class at 10:30 with an attendance sheet.  Consistent attendance is crucial to success. Students are expected to attend every class.

It is YOUR responsibility to sign the attendance roster at the beginning of each class, as this is the official class attendance record.  If you are late, you may still sign the attendance roster; however, tardiness will negatively impact on your participation grade. If you do not sign the attendance sheet, you will be considered absent.

There is a strong correlation between attendance and achievement.  Poor attendance often results in failing grades. Missed in-class activities results in a grade of  0 for that particular activity.

 Absence does not excuse you from assigned work. If you miss a class, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what was covered during  your absence and to be clear abut the assigned work.

Since participation,  in-class writings, testing,  and in-class activities  determine a part of each student’s grade, each student is urged to attend all classes and to participate in all class discussions.  Students who are absent for an in-class graded activity (test or essay writing exam) must contact me prior to the exam. Makeup testing should be completed prior to the official test date; otherwise, students may incur a ten-point deduction for late makeups.  Makeups are to be taken within one week of the original test date.

If you are absent on a day that an essay is due, mail or email  it to me at Three Rivers. The address is on the cover page of this syllabus. The envelope must be postmarked by the due date of the paper. Late essays are not accepted. 

Classroom Policy

Responsibility & Respect
 I have only two rules:  Responsibility & Respect

I respect you and expect respect from you.
Being a mature college student entails responsibility. This means you are responsible for yourself,  your education,  your assignments, your behavior, your attitude, your timeliness, and your contributions to the classroom atmosphere.

Responsible students are generally

  • Prompt: They avoid coming to class late. The class starting time is not a "suggested" started time. Stragglers distract from opening lectures.
  • Attentive: They pay close attention to their classmates while they are speaking.  They are objective, open-minded, and tolerant of ideas, especially those that seem opposed to their own point of view. Federal Express was considered a dumb idea when presented as a business project in a college class.
  • Prepared: They are  prepared  for active discussions. Reading and homework assignments are essential background for in-class assignments and discussions. We must recognize that a thoughtful question is at least as valuable as a conclusive response.
  • Supportive: People are sensitive and anxious about oral and written communication. Encouragement and expressions of appreciation play an important role in teamwork. Strive to find the strengths in your classmates’ work. Also, suggestions for improvement are always welcome and improve everyone’s creativity and critical thinking skills.
  • Contributors to a positive classroom atmosphere: Every assignment provides us with an opportunity for discussion. The quality of discussion depends on you. If you listen carefully, find something of value, and respond enthusiastically, you will help make the class an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone. Don't talk while classmates are talking or this will negatively affect your class participation/contribution grade.

Course Description

This course emphasizes the close relationship  between writing and critical reading. Reading assignments will include contemporary and classical writers. Compositions will be assigned in response to the reading. this course is a preparation for ENG K111 and other courses requiring critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.  This course is not open to students who have completed ENG K111

Course Objectives

Students who carefully and thoroughly complete the requirements of the course will acquire the following skills:

  1. Students will be better prepared for English 111 and other courses in which writing is important.
  2. Students will use a variety of reading and writing strategies.
  3. Students will recognize the connection between the reading and writing process and will use this knowledge to further their learning.
  4. Students will extend their reading and writing vocabulary.
  5. Students will recognize various types of essays and will be able to read and write them more effectively.
  6. Students will employ effective revision strategies.
  7. Students will be able to summarize written materials.
  8.  Students will recognize and use common thought patterns in reading and writing.
  9.  Students will be able to formulate logical inferences.
  10. Students will recognize and use figurative language.
  11. Students will use prior knowledge to defend their interpretation of an author's purpose and intended audience.
  12. Students will be able to defend their assessment of the accuracy and value of what is read.
  13. Students will recognize how words can make positive or negative impressions on the reader and will use this tool in their own writing.

Disabilities Statement

If you have a hidden or visible disability which may require classroom or test-taking modification, please see your instructor as soon as possible.  If you have not already done so, please be sure to notify Chris Scarborough, Learning Disabilities Specialist.

Grade Computation 

The following is a general breakdown of the final grade:
To be negotiated first week of class

 

Work % of grade Points
3   graded essays
(Will count two best grades @ 15 points each)		 30% 30 points
1 book review 10% 10 points
3 "revised" essays
(Will count 2 best essays @10 points each)		 20% 20 points
Misc. written homework (not essays)  5%  5 points
1 in-class essay  5%  5 points
Portfolio & cover letter 15% 15 points
4 tests  5%  5 points
Class work/  participation 10% 50 points
TOTAL POINTS   100 Points

Early Warning:   Students will be continually updated on their academic performance. Papers and assignments are usually returned within one week. 

Grading System

Students may earn the following grades:  
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F  

Numerical Components

A   94-100   C 73-76
A-  90-93 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F 0-59 

Instructional Materials

Interactions by Ann Moseley and Jeanette Harris. 5th Edition (Houghton Mifflin Company)
A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker's, 5th Edition (Bedford/St. Martin's)
Exercises to Accompany a Writer's  Reference by Diana Hacker, 5th Edition (Bedford St. Martin)
Loose-leaf notebook/portfolio (with colored tabs)
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Late Papers

I will not accept late papers, but if an emergency arises,  I can be flexible as long as I am told in advance.  I consider academic responsibility to be one of the primary aspects of this course and will be unfailingly strict on this point.  This course moves very quickly and any irresponsibility inevitably falls on your shoulders—you must keep me informed.

Phones and Beepers

Students are notified that cellular phones and beepers are allowed in class or in the Learning Resource Center only if they are turned off or turned to a silent mode.  Under no circumstances are phones to be answered in class.  When there are extenuating circumstances that require that a student be available by phone or beeper, the student should speak to the instructor prior to class, so that together they can arrive at an agreement.

 Plagiarism 

Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another person’s works or ideas in your writing.  It is often known as copying word for word.  However, even paraphrasing without acknowledgement or using the ideas of your peers garnered from class discussion or study groups is considered plagiarism.  Whether it be conscious or unconscious, plagiarism is a serious academic offense.  Your writing for this course, and any other course at TRCC, is expected to be original, the product of your own thinking.  A student who is determined to have plagiarized will receive an F on the assignment and may fail the course.  


Prerequisites   

All students must have successfully completed developmental courses or have a suitable placement score  for ENG K108
 

 Withdrawal Policy

A student who finds it necessary to discontinue a course MUST complete a withdrawal form obtained from the Registrars Office.  Students may withdraw from class anytime during the first ten weeks of the semester without being in good standing or obtaining prior permission of the instructor.  After that period, a student wishing to withdraw must obtain written authorization of the instructor to receive a “W” grade for the course.  Students, who fail to properly withdraw, and discontinue coming to class, will be assigned an “F” grade.  Eligibility for refund of tuition is based upon date of withdrawal when received by the registrar.  Verbal withdrawals will not be accepted.

Writing Help from the Tutoring Center

Live and  electronic assistance  are available through the new Writing Center.
While the Center closes at 5:00 daily, students can get help from the Center
after hours by sending their draft papers either as  MS Word attachments or
by cutting and pasting them into  regular e-mails and submitting to:

 TRWritingCenter@trcc.commnet.edu

Students should type "WC draft submission" in the topic line and include name,
Banner ID number, a description of the assignment, and specific concerns
about the paper.  A tutor will respond usually within 24 hours!

Also, Jon Brammer, Writing Center Coordinator, can be reached at 860-892-5769 or jbrammer@trcc.commnet.edu

 

Good luck & enjoy

The professor reserves the right to revise syllabus
 Students will be notified of any changes.

 

 

 

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