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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 110"
COURSE NAME: "Advanced Composition"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session II 2019
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Jonathan Jones
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 11:10-1:00 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement via JCU English Composition Placement Exam or completion of either EN 103 or EN 105 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course reinforces the skills needed to write well-organized essays, focusing specifically on argumentative essays. Elements covered include thesis development, critical reading, organizing and outlining, paraphrasing and summarizing, and citation and documentation standards. Techniques of academic research and the use of the library and other research facilities are discussed. In addition to regular in- and out-of-class reading and writing assignments, students are required to write a fully documented research paper. Students must receive a grade of C or above in this course to fulfill the University’s English Composition requirement and to be eligible to take courses in English literature. Individual students in EN 110 may be required to complete additional hours in the English Writing Center as part of their course requirements.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course examines a range of fundamental writing strategies, starting with grammar, critical reading of sources, summarizing, paraphrasing and proper quoting; it continues with the writing of a topic proposal, selection and citation of sources, literature review, and thesis development. Research and use of library resources will also be covered. The course seeks ways to make writing more livelier and more sophisticated and emphasizes the linguistic, social and rhetorical aspects of writing from both theoretical and practical perspectives. This course is writing intensive.
Please note that you will be asked to submit your papers to Turnitin.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will learn to write a well-organized and error-free argumentative research paper. By the end of the course students will be able to:
Grammar
Write sophisticated as well as grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose
Reading
Read to comprehend increasingly complex material
Read and think critically
Vocabulary
Expand vocabulary through reading and writing
Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing
Rhetoric
Write well-organized essays, focusing specifically on argumentative essays
Write a strong and developed thesis statement with supporting arguments
Think, read, write critically for an academic audience
Write a developed outline
Paraphrase and summarize
Cite and write using documentation
Write a fully documented research paper
Research and sourcing (can be covered by a librarian in one or more workshops in the library)
Be familiar with research and information literacy skills including
- A reinforcement of searching skills: catalog, database, and web sourcing
- Source evaluation
- Subject searching
- Utilize MLA style for all aspects of a research paper
- Understand how to avoid plagiarism
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Two In class essays | | 30 |
| Quizzes | | 10 |
| Annotated bibiliography | | 15 |
| Rough Draft | | Required |
| Final Research Paper | | 40 |
| Final Presentation | | 5 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
READINGS FOR THE COURSE ARE AVAILABLE ON MOODLE - STUDENTS NEED TO PRINT OUT, READ AND ANNOTATE EACH READING IN PREPARATION FOR EACH CLASS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE.
If you are unable to attend a class session, you should make arrangements with one or more of your classmates to catch up on anything you missed. While illness and emergencies are often unavoidable and understandable, this does not affect how the absence policy will be applied.
Students are required to attend all scheduled class meetings including the two library sessions. Students are allowed 3 absences during the semester. Students arriving to class after attendance has been taken will be counted as late. Two late arrivals will count as an absence. Any student with more than 3 absences at mid-term will receive a mid-term warning. After 5 absences you will receive another warning informing you that your chances of passing the course are now at risk. Seven absences including the 3 absences you are allowed and you fail the course.
Keep in mind that it will be difficult for you to make up missed peer reviews, small group discussions, and spoken lectures and instructions. Even if you are not able to attend, you are still responsible for making sure any assignments due that day are in my hands by the start of class.
You are expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Class participation is part of your grade in this course. This includes both library sessions. To participate you must attend class having prepared the materials for the day. All students are expected to come to class prepared and on time, and remain for the full class period.
Laptops and cellphones are not permitted in class.
Disruptive behavior will result in dismissal from the class and will be counted as one absence. This includes repeatedly entering and leaving the class once the lesson has begun, doing work for other classes during class, eating during class, use of computers/smartphones (checking on your e-mail while in class, surfing the net) talking to others while someone else is talking, repeatedly arriving late to class, sleeping, using profanity, personal or physical threats or insults, damaging property.
Please refer to the JCU catalog for the attendance and absence policies. Please note that there is homework in nearly every class so if you are absent it is your responsibility to call a classmate for the assignment.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Note: This schedule is subject to change based on the progress of the class. Students will be informed in class regarding changes. Each student who is absent must contact classmates regarding assignments due and scheduling.
In Class Essay 1 - Workshop - Due (Week 1)
In Class Essay 2 - Workshop - Due (Week 2)
SUBMIT ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (Week 4)
SUBMIT FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT (Week 5)
LIBRARY SESSIONS - TBA
Week 1
MON - Everybody Hurts R.E.M. Course introduction - Nostalgia and its Discontents-Pop Quiz on Rules-In-Class Essay Rubric-Video 'Slow Thinking-S Boym' Fellini - Opening Scene "8 1/2"
TUE - Film Showing "FALLING DOWN" Review Nostalgia and its Discontents-In Class Essay 1-Homework Read and Annotate "Falling Down-Alien Nation"
WED In-Class Essay 1 (1hr 15 min) - Falling Down - EXCERPT FROM L.A. 92 Homework Read and Annotate Freud's "On Transience"
THUR - Librarian Session - Zotero - Nostalgia - Discontent and Transient (PPT) EXCERPT FROM L.A. 92 -Homework Read and Annotate
Week 2
MON -In Class Essay 2 (1hr 15 mins) - Video - 'What should students ask when starting a research project' Short In-class reading "Full Stop" - Homework Students looking for Sources for their Project - Logical Fallacies PPT
TUE - Librarian Worksheet - Evaluation Sources PPT and Video - Proposal Outline - Argumentation and Rhetorical Triangle PPT.
WED - Synthesis PPT - Strategies for Synthesis (Video) - Library Sources - What is a Thesis (Video)
THUR - Intro to Annotated Bibliography - THE ENTHYMENE
Week 3
MON - Logical Fallacies Quiz - Annotated Bibliography - Annotated Bibliography PDF
TUES - Proposal Presentation (10 minutes per student) Workshop Proposals
WEDS - Work in Class on Annotated Bibliography - All students must bring to class 5 sources they can work on.
THUR - Librarian Session 2 - Zotero Clean Up - GRAMMAR REVIEW - Types of Sentences, Run on Sentences, Comma Splices, Transitions.
Week 4
MON - Librarian Session 3 - Check Works Cited for Research Project and Annotated Bibliography
TUES - SUBMIT ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY - Literature Review PPT and Video.
WEDS - Work in class on Research Paper
THURS - MLA Quiz - Peer Review Literature Review
Week 5
MON - Final Quiz (Review of MLA, Logical Fallacies etc) - Work in Class on Research Paper
TUES - Work in Class on Research Paper
WEDS - SUBMIT FINAL RESEARCH PAPER
THURS - Final Exam - Presentation
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