Midterm Outcomes

By mid-term of EN103 successful (grade of C) students should be able to:

Grammar

·         Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose

Punctuation

·         Punctuate sentences correctly

Reading

·         Read to comprehend complex material

·         Read and think critically

Vocabulary

·         Expand vocabulary through reading and writing

·          Develop subject specific terminology through reading and writing

Rhetoric

·         Write academically by constructing effective sentences and paragraphs

·         Summarize

·         Write an outline

·         Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure

·         Write a strong thesis statement

·         Understand topic sentences and how they shape the paragraph

·         Construct supporting arguments

·         Utilize transition signals to form a paragraph that flows

·         Understand academic register and write for an academic audience

Research and sourcing

Be familiar with research skills including

·         Basic library tools - catalog keyword searches, call numbers, Boolean searches, and reference sources

·         Utilize basic MLA format to submit their work

·         Understand how to avoid plagiarism

End of Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete EN103 (with a grade of C or higher) should be able to

Grammar

·         Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose with more sophistication

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 effective paragraphs and essays

·         Summarize

·         Understand how to recognize and utilize rhetorical modes

·         Construct detailed outlines

·         Understand the introduction-body-conclusion structure

·         Write a strong thesis statement

·         Construct topic sentences and supporting arguments

·         Utilize transition signals to form an essay that flows

·         Think, read, and write critically for an academic audience

Research and sourcing (can be covered by a librarian in one or more workshops in the library)

·         Be familiar with research skills including

·         Understanding databases, web-based sourcing, and source evaluation

·         Utilize MLA format to cite sources

·         Understand how to avoid plagiarism

To teach students to:

• Understand and correctly apply the rules of standard English grammar.
• Develop a clear and effective prose style consistent with contemporary academic writing practices.
• Write and edit persuasively. To use the rules of grammar and expository style to communicate meaning effectively
• Read ,think, and write analytically, critically, and creatively

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READINGS FOR THE COURSE ARE AVAILABLE ON MOODLE - STUDENTS NEED TO  READ AND ANNOTATE EACH READING IN PREPARATION FOR EACH CLASS. 
       
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.

· You are allowed 3 absences during the semester. Any absences after this will have a detrimental effect on your final grade. 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.  A student with seven absences including the 3 absences you are allowed will receive and F.

Even if you are not able to attend either online or in class, you are still responsible for making sure any assignments due that day are submitted via Moodle.

You are expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

Attendance also 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.

Disruptive behavior will result in dismissal from the class and will be counted as one absence. This includes removing masks in class, not adhering to the rules of social distancing, repeatedly entering and leaving the class once the lesson has begun,  doing work for other classes during this class, eating during class, use of the computers/smartphones (checking on your e-mail while in class, surfing the ‘net, etc), talking to others while someone else is talking, repeatedly arriving late to class, sleeping, using profanity, personal or physical threats or insults, damaging property.

Assignments

ASSESSMENT

 2 At Home Essays

1 - SET 27th JAN - WORKSHOP 3rd FEB- DUE - 8th FEB

2 - SET 17th FEB - WORKSHOP 24th FEB - DUE - 15th MAR

 Midterm - 3rd MAR

2 In Class Timed Essays

1 - SET 10th FEB - WORKSHOP 15th FEB - DUE 22nd FEB
2 - SET 5th APR - WORKSHOP 7th APR - DUE 19th APR

Final - TBA

Library Sessions

Course Outline (NB: This outline is subject to change)

Week 2 (23rd-29th January)

Week 4 (6th - 12th February)

Week 5 (13th -19th February)

Week 6 (20th February - 26th February)

Week 7  - (27th Feb -5th March)

( Week 8 - 6th March - 12th March)

Week 9 (13th March - 19th March)

Spring Break (20th March - 26th March)

Week 11 (3rd April - 9th April)

Week 12 (10th April - 16th April)

Week 14 (24th April - 30th April)

Finals (1st May - 6th May)