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Miami Dade College ENC 1102, English Composition 2 Professor Florence M. Paisey Fall 2013 fpaisey@mdc.edu Credits: 3 Semester Hours Office: TBA Monday, Wednesday 5:40 6:55 p.m. Hours: Mon 7:30-8:30 p.m. & by appt Course Catalog Description Required general education course in college-level writing. Focuses on composing informative and persuasive essays, writing responses to a variety of literary genres and/or non-fiction, and producing a document paper based on research, as well as observing the conventions of standard edited American English. Fulfills 8,000 words of the Gordon Rule requirement. Note: Must be completed with a grade of C or better Prerequisites: Placement by SAT verbal subtest score, ACT English subtest score, CPT English subtest score or ENC 0021 with a grade of S. Course Competencies This course is designed to meet competencies stated for the second required course in college- level writing. Observing the conventions of standard American English, students will compose expository and persuasive essays, write responses to a diversity of literary genres, and produce a documented research paper. The primary objective is for students to acquire a basic understanding of characteristics that shape quality writing or composition, develop a skill base in composition, and recognize that readers respond to texts differently or from varying perspectives. In addition, students are expected to observe either the MLA or APA writing guidelines. Required Textbook Literature for Composition: An Introduction to Literature, 2nd edition. Ed. Sylvan Barnet, William Burto and William E. Cain. Pearson, 2011. Suggested Supplement Texts Modern Language Association. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. MLA, Chicago: 2009. Print. Zinsser, William. On Writing Well. 7th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2006. Print. Graff, Gerald and Kathy Birkenstein. They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. 2nd ed. New York: Norton, 2009. Print.

 Teaching Approach My teaching recognizes the potential, multiple learning styles and academic needs that each student brings to the classroom. This approach is humanistic in nature and process oriented, emphasizing the instructors role as a facilitator in a supportive environment. Teaching techniques will engage students with multiple instructional strategies including lectures, discussion, demonstration, class activities, exercises, and case studies. Successful students will take responsibility for their learning and goal-directed behavior. Such student responsibilities involve punctuality, steady attendance, class participation, timely completion of reading and writing assignments as well as sustained effort. Learning Outcomes Construct well-formatted essays and research papers applying MLA guidelines. Use grammatically accurate and well-constructed sentences with strong, diverse vocabulary, and compelling verbs. Apply pre-writing strategies such as brainstorming, clustering, listing, free writing, questioning, cubing, outlining, and journaling. Develop a focused research question. Establish a thesis sentence that allows for specificity, breadth, and depth. Understand the distinction and relationship of thesis sentences and topic sentences. Organize an essay. Distinguish and demonstrate various techniques of organizing ideas (narrative, illustration, definition, comparison and contrast, etc). Define how a research paper differs from other papers or compositions. Analyze an essay and research paper identify thesis sentences, topic sentences, transition devices, and techniques of development. Develop skill in citing and contextualizing quotations that support ones claims. Comprehend plagiarism and surrounding ethical issues. Monitor ones writing skills become self-aware learners and writers. Recognize that readers respond to texts differently or from varying perspectives. Write responses to a diversity of literary genres. Understand and apply varied interpretative or critical approaches. Course Requirements 1. Class Participation. All students are responsible for reading all of the assigned material

before class and participating in discussion. Laptops may be used in class, but they must have all wireless/internet functions turned OFF. All other electronic devices, including cell phones, must be turned off and put away during class time. Participation will count as 10% of your grade and is based on your preparedness, your contribution to discussions, completion of case exercises among other performances.

3 2. Attendance. All students are responsible for attending each class. This course will allow for 3 absences during the term no excuses necessary. Additional absences cost 2 points in participation. Each class will present essential concepts and their discussion along with practical activities. Missing classes will prevent adequate progress in the course. I reserve the right to treat repeated lateness as an absence. We can probably accommodate conflicts with class time personal, work, etc.but, please talk with me in advance and please come to class. 3. Class Exercises. During each class, we will discuss and practice the craft of writing, read a text and discuss it based on a specific literary device or critical perspective such as reader response, formalism, or historicism. Students are expected to participate in and contribute to this conversation. 4. Frequent Exercises. Many small exercises as well as reading and writing activities will be conducted in class and often finished outside of class. Such assignments might include a reading, demonstration of a writing technique, or explanation of a critical perspective. These exercises will count as 30% of your grade. While the exercises will seem small, forgoing these exercises could have a significant impact on your grade. It is important to your learning and progress in the course to take part and complete all exercises. 5. Writing Assignments: Each student is responsible for completing four writing assignments (2-5 paragraphs each). Each assignment requires a thesis statement, related topic sentences, unity, and demonstrated understanding of organization principles. These assignments will count as 40% of your grade. 6. Research Paper: Each student is responsible for a formal research paper, completed

according to MLA (or APA) format. Students may decide on topics that interest them; however, all students should consult the professor and obtain approval before beginning research. The research paper will count as 20% of your grade. I will furnish a clear definition and rubric of how research papers will be assessed.

 7. Missed Assignments. I am disinclined to accept late assignments and exercises. There is

simply no time for catch-up work. Please talk with me or write to me, if an emergency or illness requires an extension. 8. Submission of Assignments a. Submit all written work online through the Miami Dade College email account. I will not accept work submitted through Gmail, hotmail, Yahoo, AOL or any other proprietary account. b. Submit your work to: fpaisey@mdc.edu c. Always use MLA (or APA) format when submitting any assignment or exercise. d. Always complete your written work using a word processing program and attach the file to your email. Do not submit any exercise or assignment in the body of an email message. e. Submit ONLY one assignment or exercise per email please do not attach multiple exercises or assignments. f. Identify the exercise or assignment in the SUBJECT line of the email message. g. After you submit an assignment, I will reply within two days. If I have not replied, it is highly probable that I never received your work. It is your responsibility to resend the assignment. Please retain all assignments you have sent me in your sent folder. (We will discuss this in class.) 9. Extra Credit. Grades will be based exclusively on the requirements for the course. 10. Student Behavior. I expect responsible, courteous adult behavior from all students. This includes courteous and professional email etiquette (netiquette). Plagiarism and Academic Honesty Academic honor and honesty are imperative. Miami Dade College maintains a firm policy toward plagiarism. Please complete your own assignments and follow policy regarding academic honor. We will thoroughly review what constitutes plagiarism and how to prevent any misunderstandings. Any plagiarized exercise or assignment will not be accepted. Such unethical behavior will be regarded very seriously with weighty consequences. Grading 10% Participation 30% Class Exercises 40% Assignments 20% Documented Research Paper

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The Writing Center supports all aspects of student writing through tutoring sessions. If you feel that you require additional instruction, the writing center provides this support. Appointments for tutoring are encouraged; however, walk-in students are helped on a first come, first serve basis. In order to enter the center, you need your current MDC student ID. The instructors in the writing center appreciate input from professors. I would be happy to complete a referral form that identifies particular writing challenges for you. See me. Online Writing Resources Purdue Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ University of Wyoming Research Tutorial -- http://tip.uwyo.edu Texas Research (Information Literacy) Tutorial: http://www.brazosport.edu/Library/TILT/intro/internet.htm University of Wisconsin Research and Writing Tips http://www.library.wisc.edu/research-tips/top-ten-list/top-ten-list.html University of California, Berkeley: Tutorial on Science Informations Life Cycle http://www.lib.uci.edu/how/tutorials/FindScienceInformation/public/index.html Hunter College MLA Tutorial (with exercises): http://library.hunter.cuny.edu/tutorials/mla/mla_tutorial.html APA Style: http://www.apastyle.org Acadia Universitys Tutorial on Citing Sources: You Quote It, You Note It. http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism Class Schedule: This is a tentative schedule. Readings will be changed when appropriate for class progress and as student needs determine. Mon, Aug 26 Introductions Review and discuss the course syllabus. Textbook, Read Chapter 1, pages 1 - 8

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6 What is writing? What is text? What is rhetoric? Different forms of writing/texts determined by purpose, audience, tone. How does one create tone? Textbook Discussion, Chapter 1, pages 9 - 14 Read Hughess Harlem in class. Record initial responses. Homework: write 2-3 paragraphs on based on initial recorded responses (Poem available online at The Poetry Foundation.) Note: Attendance Confirmation Process Begins Labor Day Holiday

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Writing Discuss assignments and grades. Homework may not be graded, but each is purposed to increase writing facility; facility will be reflected in graded exercises and assignments. Introduction to MLA formatting and styling: Textbook, Appendix B MLA Styling margins, spacing, font, running header, and header Plagiarism Langston Hughes and exercises. Read Hughess Essay, Textbook, pages 343 - 344 Handbook Punctuation, Basics: pages 186-207 Textbook Chapter 2, pages 11-19, in-class lecture Writing Discuss MLA spacing and default settings on Word for PCs. What is a paragraph? What is the general length? Pre-writing strategies: listing, clustering, free writing Establishing a thesis sentence, Textbook: pages 14-29 Homework: read Boyles Greasy Lake. Record initial responses. Writing MLA Styling title (position, font, and weight) Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Lecture: Chapter 3, pages 56 -72 Exercise 1: Organize initial responses to Boyles story. Using your responses, establish a thesis sentence for your interpretation of Boyles story. (Define a thesis, a theme, and a storyline.)

 Wed, Sept 18 Writing MLA Styling book citation Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Emphasize writing is a craft like all crafts there are tools and techniques. Read Crispin Millers essay (Handout): TV Culture. Identify thesis, topic sentences, and argument. Discuss the relationship between thesis sentences and topic sentences. How does Miller organize the essay? Homework: Textbook, pages 73-81 Writing MLA Styling examine sample paper Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Textbook, read Naipauls story, pages 89 - 94 Pre-writing strategies Writing MLA Styling magazine citation Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Exercise 2: Textbook, page 94, complete question 1 Library Orientation

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MLA Styling journal citation (one author) Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Techniques for starting an essay. Lecture: Chapter 4, pages 95 - 120 Assignment 1: Textbook, page 120, complete question 1 Writing MLA Styling journal citation (two authors) MLA Styling sections. Techniques of essay organization: Explication, Narration, Definition, Illustration, Comparison and Contrast, etc. Textbook, Chapter 6, pages 135 144 and Chapter 13, pages 332 -347 Homework: Read Textbook, pages 144 - 148

 Wed, Oct 9 Writing choose a poem that you read and write your interpretation MLA Styling journal citation (three or more authors) Textbook, Chapter 7, pages 203 - 208 Exercise 3: Textbook, page 203. Read Collinss poem again. Answer questions 1 and 3 with explication. Writing MLA Styling website citation Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Textbook, Chapter 8, Selections Registration for spring term begins. Writing MLA Styling government document Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Textbook, Chapter 8, Case Study pages 249 275 (possible reading of Borges, pages 224 -228) Writing initial responses for Faulkners A Rose for Emily MLA styling Works Cited page Textbook, Chapter 9, pages 276 - 306 Assignment 2: Write an essay (5 paragraphs) on the topic of success. Establish a strong thesis sentence, related topic sentences, and formal techniques of organization and development. Writing MLA styling exercises Textbook, Chapter 10 Begin discussing requirements and topics for the final research paper. All topics must be approved. Q & A in class open the floor for questions Discuss the minimum number of sources required for the final research paper. Library Visit

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 Wed, Oct 30 Mon, Nov 4 Writing MLA Styling practice session Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Forms of Poetry Free Verse Chapter 11 12: discuss the process of revision Topics for documented research paper due. Discuss formal development of essays.

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Writing MLA Styling in-text citations Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Chapters 10 and 13: Review. Exercise 4: Textbook, Read pages 345 -347, answer question 2. Due Nov. 11 Writing MLA Styling practice in-text citations Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Textbook, Chapter 14. Discuss the formal elements of fiction; emphasize the distinction between a theme and a storyline. Introduction to Critical Theory, Textbook, Appendix 1, Formalism Assignment 3: Read TBA. Identify formal, organic elements of the text. Record evidence from the story. Note: Last day for students to withdraw and receive a grade of W Veterans Day Holiday

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Writing MLA Styling more about in-text citations Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Critical Theory and Literature: What is its role in literary interpretation? Formalism continued. Discuss Formalism in relation to poetry. Readings TBA. Note: Attendance confirmation process ends last day to purge students who have stopped attending classes

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10 Writing MLA Styling identify and correct mistakes in short paper Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Reader Response: What are readings of a text? How do different readers experience the same text? Homework: What is Reader Response Theory? Explain how readers may differ in their reading of a text (2 - 3 paragraphs). Last chance to purge students who havent shown up Writing MLA Styling using visuals Sentence Construction, Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary Critical Theory: Reader Response. Read Frosts poem The Road Not Taken Assignment 4: Write a reader response essay. Due Mon., Nov. 25. Note: Attendance confirmation process ends last day to purge students who have stopped attending classes. Writing Distinguish between a general visual and an infograph. How would you use a visual or infograph in a research paper? Discuss Chapter 10 and the research paper. Exercise 5: Distinguish between a research paper and an essay (2 3 paragraphs). MLA Styling putting it together introduce online exercises (Hunter College site) Discuss Critical Theories read the textbook for definitions of all listed. Class time provided to generate ideas for the research paper pre-writing Note: Thanksgiving Day holiday, November 28-December 1 MLA Styling plagiarism discussion and documentation practice (Acadia University site: You Quote It, You Note It) Practice with in-text citations Class time for research papers

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 Wed, Dec 4 Mon, Dec 9 MLA Styling: unresolved questions or issues Style, Simplicity, Clutter Words Revising writing.

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ENC 1102 Course Competencies Course Competencies Competency 1: The student will produce writing by a. constructing grammatically correct sentences. b. using standard American English. c. using appropriate punctuation and mechanics. d. using words appropriately in context. e. spelling and using commonly confused words correctly. Competency 2: The student will acquire and practice appropriate test taking skills by a. understanding the question formats. b. managing time. c. eliminating distracters. d. practicing with computerized tests.