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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 105"
COURSE NAME: "English Composition"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2013
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Klausner Lewis Samuel
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 14:00-16:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Placement via JCU English Composition Placement Exam
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course aims to improve a student's understanding of what constitutes good writing. A variety of strategies for producing clear and persuasive prose are introduced.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course concentrates on the development of effective paragraph writing in essays while introducing students to the various rhetorical modes. Elements covered include outlining, the introduction-body-construction structure, thesis statements, topic sentences, supporting arguments, and transition signals. Students will also become familiar with the fundamentals of MLA style, research and sourcing, as well as information literacy. Utilizing these skills, students will write in- and out-of-class essays. Critical reading is also integral to the course, and students will analyze peer writing as well as good expository models.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students who successfully complete EN 105 (with a grade of C or higher) should have the skills for the following:
Write grammatically and idiomatically correct English prose with more sophistication. Write effective paragraphs and essays; understand how to recognize and utilize rhetorical modes; construct detailed outlines; understand the introduction-body-construction structure; write a strong thesis statement; construct topic sentences and supporting arguments; utilize transition signals to form an essay that flows; and think, read, and write critically for an academic audience.
Additionally, students will become familiar with research skills, including understanding databases, web-based sourcing, and source evaluation. They will also be able to utilize the MLA format to cite sources and understand how to avoid plagiarism.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| The Elements of Style | William Strunk and E. B. white | Longman | 0 205 3002 x | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| paper 2 | summary and response | 15 |
| in class writing | developing a topic | 15 |
| paper 3 | summary, response, developing a topic | 15 |
| in class writing | developing a theme | 15 |
| paper 4 | compare and contrast two essays on the same topic | 15 |
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| final exam | response to quotations and questions about essays | 15 |
| paper 1 | summary | 10 |
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-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 course
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:
Three absences will be allowed without hurting your grade. After 5 you cannot pass the course.
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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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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading Assignment
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Other Assignment
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Meeting Place/Exam Dates
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21 May
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Introduction
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Analyzing Images
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Paragraph on Images
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22 May
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Our Basic Human Pleasures
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Commas/ Summary of BHP
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23 May
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Our Basic Human Pleasures
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Commas/Summary
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24 May
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Our Basic Human Pleasures
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28 May
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When Roomates Were Random
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Response to Basic Human Pleasures
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29 May
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When Roomates Were Random
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Summary
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30 May
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When Roomates Were Random
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Summary
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31 May
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When Roomates Were Random
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Response to WRWR
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4 June
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Falser Words Were Never Spoken
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Summary
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5 June
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Falser Words Were Never Spoken
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6 June
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Falser Words Were Never Spoken
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7 June
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Response
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11 June
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In class writing
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12 June
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Definition Essay
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13 June
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Pope on a Rope Tow
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14 June
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18 June
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Compare Contrast Essay
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19 June
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20 June
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Tweens
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21 June
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Final class
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Review
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