Class time: TTH 2:00-3:30 PM Instructor:
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ENL 074, Composition 4
Spring 2009 Syllabus
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Class time: TTH 2:00-3:30 PM Instructor: |
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Location: Office: |
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E-mail : Website: |
Materials:
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Textbook: The Compact Reader, Short Essays by Method and Theme. by Jane E AAron. |
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A Dictionary of American English |
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A binder to organize class notes and assignments and a floppy disc for assignments |
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Occasionally, we will use other materials such as magazine or newspaper articles. |
Course description and objectives:
Composition 3 is a high intermediate course for English as a Non-Native Language students. It covers the development of solid essays in English and relies on the use of a variety of types of sentences structures appropriate to develop them. It also focuses on vocabulary and thought process development in order to ensure that students are able to communicate in writing, as well as orally. Assignments will be given on a regular basis. Please turn in all the homework on time. Include your first drafts of assignments with the final one.
Type your homework assignments, please.
Peer Editing Partners
Peer editing is when you read your classmates’ work and make comments. We will do this for 3 reasons:
You will be asked to write regularly; These assignments will not be graded on grammar or organization, but on the amount of thought and effort you contribute. You will practice writing without having to worry about correctness. If you have any comments or questions for me about the class, feel free to write about them in these assignments.
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? write as much as you can in the time allotted |
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? write your name, the date and the topic on the top of each assignment |
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? each journal assignment is worth up to 5 points |
Class Policies
| Attendance: Please come to class and be on time. Call or send a message if you can not come. |
| Class Courtesy: Be polite to all, even when you disagree with them, respect each other, turn off your cell phones, take turns speaking. At test time, do not use your cell phone at all. |
| Homework and deadlines: Turn in homework on time, even if you miss classes. You can ask a friend, or check the website for homework assignments and due dates. Missing a class is no excuse for not turning in your homework late! |
Grading
Homework and in-class writing assignments are important. There will be homework every week. Every other week there will be an in-class writing assignment. These should be edited, corrected and re-submitted. Your grade will depend on how well you are writing, both in and out of the classroom. I call these writing under pressure!
| A 90% correct or better |
| B 80% correct or better |
| C 73% correct or better |
| D 60% correct or better |
| F Less than 60% correct |
In order to pass this class and go on to the next level, you must receive a grade of C or better.
The Language Center in Bauer Hall 101 is a place where you can go for extra help for any of your classes, to meet with study groups or to use the computers for writing your assignments. You should also be able to use the ENL Department web page where you can find information about each class and most of the course handouts and assignments The Tutoring Center is also a place where you can find help with your writing.
Study groups: You are highly encouraged to form study groups of 4-5 people to meet regularly to study together to improve your learning skills.
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** See your class schedule for specific assignments and due dates. Check it every day!