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English 1102 MW 8-9:15
Fall 2008
W.A. Senior-- Rm. 117, Bldg #1; Phone: 201-6322
Office Hours: Office Hours: MW 11-12:30; TTH 8-9:30 and 12:30- 2
Email—wsenior@broward.edu
Website: www.broward.edu/~wsenior
1. Literature as Meaning, Ed. Wendy Steiner
2. Hand’s on Guide to Writing About Literature, Cleary, 4th Ed.,
Form B
3. “A Student Guide to the English Department”—online at
www.broward.edu/locations/central/english-central
REQUIREMENTS:
a.) three (3) 750-1000 word essays
b.) one (1) 5-6 page research paper, involving several steps (see the research
assignment)
c.) quizzes on all reading assignments; all preliminary writing or research
assignments will count as double quizzes
GRADES:
Each essay counts as one grade; the research paper and quiz average each count
as two grades. I drop any one lowest quiz or any missed quiz. Then I add together
the three essay grades, two grades for quizzes, and two grades for the research
paper, and divide by 7. Afterwards, I subtract penalties for excessive absences.
All late assignments will be marked down one letter grade. All late papers or work must be turned in or made up by the class following the assigned due date or they will not be accepted (i.e. a paper or bibliography due on Tuesday will not be accepted after the following Thursday). There are no rewrites or extra credit assignments. See the guidelines for grading on p. 40-1 in “A Student Guide to the English Department.”
There are no make-ups for in-class quizzes, except for those missed for reasons listed in the college's attendance policy. Please be on time to class and be prepared.
The date for withdrawal for Term I is October 27; anyone who wishes to withdraw after that date must see me; otherwise, I will record a grade of F for the course.
GRADE APPEAL:
Anyone who feels he or she has been graded unjustly must follow the guidelines
in the “Student Guide to the English Department”; see p. 46-7.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated; please consult the “Student Guide to
the English Department” on pages 38-9 for departmental policies and guidelines.
Any plagiarized essay will receive a 0 for a grade and no credit.
COVER SHEET 2
ATTENDANCE:
I expect regular attendance. Each student may miss four (4) classes without
penalty; after that I shall subtract two (2) points off the final average for
each class missed up to six (6); more than six absences will result in a grade
of F. Anyone who misses a significant part of a class will be considered absent.
See the departmental policy in “A Student Guide to the English Department”
on attendance and missed work, p.37.
Anyone who is consistently late to class will be warning in writing after the third time; any late arrival thereafter will be considered an absence.
THE THREE TAKE RULE:
The State in Fla. Statute 240.3215 has determined that students may take a course
only three times. Beginning with the Fall 1997 semester, if the student does
not complete or pass the class on the first two tries, he or she will not be
permitted to withdraw on the third attempt, and the grade will be figured into
the student’s GPA. See the “Student Guide to the English Department”
p. 48.
ESSAY FORMAT:
All material--papers, bibliographies, proposals, etc-- must be typed in good
form (each page should be double spaced and have 25 typed lines with 60 characters
in 12 point pitch). Always remember to proofread your work thoroughly.
HANDOUTS:
Each student should have a two page cover sheet, a syllabus, and the “Guide
to the English Department” from the bookstore. Please keep and refer to
this material. Anyone who loses any of it should ask for a replacement ASAP.
Failure to do work will not be excused due to a missing, lost, vandalized, etc.
syllabus or cover sheet.
Numerical equivalents for letter grades:
A = l00 B- = 82 D+ = 68 No paper= 00 points
A- = 92 C+ = 78 D = 65
B+ = 88 C = 75 D- = 62
B = 85 C- = 72 F = 50
COURSE GOALS:
ENC 1102 continues the curriculum begun in ENC 1101. Students are expected to
show proficiency in essay structure, grammar, punctuation, and diction. Also,
students must demonstrate the ability to do research projects, including documentation
and bibliography. Beyond the ENC 1101 course content, ENC 1102 adds more in-depth
training in critical thinking and more complex organization through the study
of literature. Finally, ENC 1102 serves as an introduction to fiction, poetry,
and drama. See the 1102 course description in “A Student Guide to the
English Department” on pages 22-
CLASSROOM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The primary object of the course policies and classroom policies is to assure that the same rules apply to everyone, that the playing field is level so that everyone has the same opportunities. In addition, they exist to create a climate for concentration and learning. The day by day activities within the classroom are meant to prepare everyone for writing the essays, and distractions impede the learning process.
Cell phones, blackberries, IPODS, laptops, etc cause both interruptions and distractions for everyone. Please turn them off and put them away and out of sight. Students checking messages, listening to music, leaving class, etc. will simply be marked absent.
This is English 1102: Composition and Literature. Do not do work for other classes during this class or you will simply be marked absent. Similarly, the class period is not designated for nap time. If you are sleep deprived, stay home and sleep.
At times students do not feel their grade is correct. Please make sure you keep all your graded work. I would suggest a pocket folder into which you can put all your quizzes and returned essays. Anyone who feels he or she has been graded unjustly or inaccurately must follow the guidelines in the “Student Guide to the English Department.”
Keys to Success:
1. Arrive on time. Quizzes are given at the start of the class and last only a few minutes.
2. Be prepared and have the proper materials for class: books, notebook, writing implements, etc. We will be working out of the different texts during each class.
3. Review the syllabus the night before class to make sure that you have read the correct material and done whatever work is assigned.
4. Take good notes in class and review those notes regularly.
5. Hand in all work on time. Each essay is worth 1/7 of the final grade, so a zero (0) makes it hard to pass and late penalties add up.
6. Study. If you are having problems on grammar, punctuation, etc, go to the Writing Lab and do practice exercises.
7. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, ask. It’s
a good bet that others have the same question.
Central Campus English Department Plagiarism
Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses that students can commit.
Sometimes students plagiarize deliberately because they believe that the assignment
is too difficult, because they have not left enough time to do the assignment,
or because they are lazy. Often, however, students plagiarize because they do
not completely understand what plagiarism is.
Plagiarism is the act of submitting as your own work the words, ideas, or conclusions
of someone else. Plagiarism consists of any one of these:
• Failure to indicate quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of paraphrased material
• Failure to use your own language when paraphrasing
• Use of another's ideas as your own
• Duplication, in part or whole, of another writer's essays or projects
All work handed in under your name should meet all of these conditions:
1. You have cited the author and source for any quoted material.
2. You have cited the author and source for any paraphrased or summarized material.
3. The organizational pattern, the sentence, structure, and the choice of words
is your own.
Penalties:
The Penalty for Plagiarism in this class is a failing grade in the course and submission of the plagiarized paper to the Student Dean for appropriate action.
In the case of extreme or repeated acts of plagiarism, following the recommendation
of the professor and the concurrence of the Department Head and upon completion
of the appeal process for academic honesty, one of the following recommendations
may be made to the Dean of Student affairs:
• Disciplinary probation by the Dean
• Academic suspension
Plagiarism 2
The Proper Use of Undocumented Information
Undocumented information contained in your work will not be considered plagiarism
if it meets one of these conditions.
• It is common knowledge, or it does not come from any particular source
(example: “The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.”)
• It is first-hand knowledge, or it represents your own ideas (example:
“My father moved to Illinois in 1971.”)
In addition, the information must be written entirely in your own words.
A Final Word on Plagiarism
If you have any doubts about whether an act or practice represents plagiarism,
you have the responsibility to ask your instructor to clarify the matter for
you. He or she will be happy to help you avoid accidental plagiarism.
Also, consult Cleary’s Guide for standard policies and procedures in avoiding
plagiarism.
ENC ll02-Syllabus—Fall 2008 MW
August:
18 Introduction to the Course
20 Description and Literature: Shelley 661-63
25 Review of the Essay: Cleary, Ch. 1 & 2; Guilbault 615
27 Review of the Essay: Cleary, Ch. 1 & 2 OUTLINE #1 DUE
September:
1 Labor Day: No Class
3 Cleary, Sample Essay 44-48; Chaucer 39-40
8 Comp/Contrast and Literature: Arnold 790; Hecht 808
10 Review of Punctuation ESSAY #1 DUE
15 Cause and Effect: Bambara 1189
17 Folk Tales: Grimm 356 OUTLINE #2 DUE
22 Myth: Ovid 1042
24 Figurative Language: Shakespeare 41, Plath 55, Walcott 891; Carroll 118
29 Carpe Diem: Herrick 97-99, Marvell 100; Keats 101
October:
1 Review of Grammar ESSAY #2 DUE
6 Research: An Introduction—Cleary Ch. 3 & 5
8 Library Visit—Rm. 104
13 Research: Bibliography, Cleary, Ch. 8
15 Notes and Notetaking: Poe 784
20 Angier 924; Eberhart 888; Shomer 923; Moustaki, 1357
22 The Poetry of War: 857-64 ESSAY #3 DUE
27 Comedy: Wilde, 123-153; Austen 48-9
29 Comedy: Wilde, 154-177
Syllabus 2—ENC 1102
November:
3 Research: Cleary, Ch. 7 & Ch. 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE
5 Research: Sample Essay in Cleary Ch. 10—essay on Oates, 139-148
10 OUTLINE DUE—In Class
12 Consultations
17 Lennon/McCartney, 591; Jagger 593; handout RESEARCH PAPER DUE
19 Satire and Humor: Fielding 1105
24 Fitzgerald 475 and 477
26 Browning 553; Browning 551; Wordsworth 981
December:
1 Vonnegut 1179; King 1185
3 Final Class: Summary of Course and a Review for the Final Exam
Final Exam: Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
We will adhere as closely to this syllabus as possible; however, if and when
changes become necessary, we will make adjustments.
Tuesday/Thursday Syllabus
English 1102 TTh 11–12:30
Fall 2008
W.A. Senior-- Rm. 117, Bldg #1; Phone: 201-6322
Office Hours: MW 11-12:30; TTH 8-9:30 and 12:30- 2
Email—wsenior@broward.edu
Website: www.broward.edu/~wsenior
1. Literature as Meaning, Ed. Wendy Steiner
2. Hand’s on Guide to Writing About Literature, Cleary, 4th Ed., Form
B
3. “A Student Guide to the English Department”—online at
www.broward.edu/locations/central/english-central
REQUIREMENTS:
a.) three (3) 750-1000 word essays
b.) one (1) 5-6 page research paper, involving several steps (see the research
assignment)
c.) quizzes on all reading assignments; all preliminary writing or research
assignments will count as double quizzes
GRADES:
Each essay counts as one grade; the research paper and quiz average each count
as two grades. I drop any one lowest quiz or any missed quiz. Then I add together
the three essay grades, two grades for quizzes, and two grades for the research
paper, and divide by 7. Afterwards, I subtract penalties for excessive absences.
All late assignments will be marked down one letter grade. All late papers or work must be turned in or made up by the class following the assigned due date or they will not be accepted (i.e. a paper or bibliography due on Tuesday will not be accepted after the following Thursday). There are no rewrites or extra credit assignments. See the guidelines for grading on p. 40-1 in “A Student Guide to the English Department.”
There are no make-ups for in-class quizzes, except for those missed for reasons listed in the college's attendance policy. Please be on time to class and be prepared.
The date for withdrawal for Term I is October 27; anyone who wishes to withdraw after that date must see me; otherwise, I will record a grade of F for the course.
GRADE APPEAL:
Anyone who feels he or she has been graded unjustly must follow the guidelines
in the “Student Guide to the English Department”; see p. 46-7.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated; please consult the “Student Guide to
the English Department” on pages 38-9 for departmental policies and guidelines.
Any plagiarized essay will receive a 0 for a grade and no credit.
COVER SHEET 2
ATTENDANCE:
I expect regular attendance. Each student may miss four (4) classes without
penalty; after that I shall subtract two (2) points off the final average for
each class missed up to six (6); more than six absences will result in a grade
of F. Anyone who misses a significant part of a class will be considered absent.
See the departmental policy in “A Student Guide to the English Department”
on attendance and missed work, p.37.
Anyone who is consistently late to class will be warning in writing after the third time; any late arrival thereafter will be considered an absence.
THE THREE TAKE RULE:
The State in Fla. Statute 240.3215 has determined that students may take a course
only three times. Beginning with the Fall 1997 semester, if the student does
not complete or pass the class on the first two tries, he or she will not be
permitted to withdraw on the third attempt, and the grade will be figured into
the student’s GPA. See the “Student Guide to the English Department”
p. 48.
ESSAY FORMAT:
All material--papers, bibliographies, proposals, etc-- must be typed in good
form (each page should be double spaced and have 25 typed lines with 60 characters
in 12 point pitch). Always remember to proofread your work thoroughly.
HANDOUTS:
Each student should have a two page cover sheet, a syllabus, and the “Guide
to the English Department” from the bookstore. Please keep and refer to
this material. Anyone who loses any of it should ask for a replacement ASAP.
Failure to do work will not be excused due to a missing, lost, vandalized, etc.
syllabus or cover sheet.
Numerical equivalents for letter grades:
A = l00 B- = 82 D+ = 68 No paper= 00 points
A- = 92 C+ = 78 D = 65
B+ = 88 C = 75 D- = 62
B = 85 C- = 72 F = 50
COURSE GOALS:
ENC 1102 continues the curriculum begun in ENC 1101. Students are expected to
show proficiency in essay structure, grammar, punctuation, and diction. Also,
students must demonstrate the ability to do research projects, including documentation
and bibliography. Beyond the ENC 1101 course content, ENC 1102 adds more in-depth
training in critical thinking and more complex organization through the study
of literature. Finally, ENC 1102 serves as an introduction to fiction, poetry,
and drama. See the 1102 course description in “A Student Guide to the
English Department” on pages 22-
CLASSROOM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The primary object of the course policies and classroom policies is to assure that the same rules apply to everyone, that the playing field is level so that everyone has the same opportunities. In addition, they exist to create a climate for concentration and learning. The day by day activities within the classroom are meant to prepare everyone for writing the essays, and distractions impede the learning process.
Cell phones, blackberries, IPODS, laptops, etc cause both interruptions and distractions for everyone. Please turn them off and put them away and out of sight. Students checking messages, listening to music, leaving class, etc. will simply be marked absent.
This is English 1102: Composition and Literature. Do not do work for other classes during this class or you will simply be marked absent. Similarly, the class period is not designated for nap time. If you are sleep deprived, stay home and sleep.
At times students do not feel their grade is correct. Please make sure you keep all your graded work. I would suggest a pocket folder into which you can put all your quizzes and returned essays. Anyone who feels he or she has been graded unjustly or inaccurately must follow the guidelines in the “Student Guide to the English Department.”
Keys to Success:
1. Arrive on time. Quizzes are given at the start of the class and last only a few minutes.
2. Be prepared and have the proper materials for class: books, notebook, writing implements, etc. We will be working out of the different texts during each class.
3. Review the syllabus the night before class to make sure that you have read the correct material and done whatever work is assigned.
4. Take good notes in class and review those notes regularly.
5. Hand in all work on time. Each essay is worth 1/7 of the final grade, so a zero (0) makes it hard to pass and late penalties add up.
6. Study. If you are having problems on grammar, punctuation, etc, go to the Writing Lab and do practice exercises.
7. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, ask. It’s
a good bet that others have the same question.
Central Campus English Department Plagiarism
Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses that students can commit.
Sometimes students plagiarize deliberately because they believe that the assignment
is too difficult, because they have not left enough time to do the assignment,
or because they are lazy. Often, however, students plagiarize because they do
not completely understand what plagiarism is.
Plagiarism is the act of submitting as your own work the words, ideas, or conclusions
of someone else. Plagiarism consists of any one of these:
• Failure to indicate quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of paraphrased material
• Failure to use your own language when paraphrasing
• Use of another's ideas as your own
• Duplication, in part or whole, of another writer's essays or projects
All work handed in under your name should meet all of these conditions:
1. You have cited the author and source for any quoted material.
2. You have cited the author and source for any paraphrased or summarized material.
3. The organizational pattern, the sentence, structure, and the choice of words
is your own.
Penalties:
The Penalty for Plagiarism in this class is a failing grade in the course and submission of the plagiarized paper to the Student Dean for appropriate action.
In the case of extreme or repeated acts of plagiarism, following the recommendation
of the professor and the concurrence of the Department Head and upon completion
of the appeal process for academic honesty, one of the following recommendations
may be made to the Dean of Student affairs:
• Disciplinary probation by the Dean
• Academic suspension
Plagiarism 2
The Proper Use of Undocumented Information
Undocumented information contained in your work will not be considered plagiarism
if it meets one of these conditions.
• It is common knowledge, or it does not come from any particular source
(example: “The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.”)
• It is first-hand knowledge, or it represents your own ideas (example:
“My father moved to Illinois in 1971.”)
In addition, the information must be written entirely in your own words.
A Final Word on Plagiarism
If you have any doubts about whether an act or practice represents plagiarism,
you have the responsibility to ask your instructor to clarify the matter for
you. He or she will be happy to help you avoid accidental plagiarism.
Also, consult Cleary’s Guide for standard policies and procedures in avoiding
plagiarism.
ENC ll02-Syllabus—Fall 2008 TT
August:
19 Introduction to the Course
21 Description and Literature: Shelley 653-63
26 Review of the Essay: Cleary, Ch. 1 & 2; Guilbault 615
28 Review of the Essay: Cleary, Ch. 1 & 2; Browning 553 OUTLINE #1 DUE
September:
2 Cleary, Sample Essay 44-48; Chaucer 39-40
4 Comp/Contrast and Literature: Arnold 790; Hecht 808
9 Review of Punctuation ESSAY #1 DUE
11 Cause and Effect: Bambara 1189
16 Folk Tales: Grimm 356 OUTLINE #2 DUE
18 Myth: Ovid 1042
23 Figurative Language: Shakespeare 40, Plath 55, Walcott 891; Carroll 118
25 Carpe Diem: Herrick 97-99, Marvell 100; Keats 101
30 Review of Grammar ESSAY #2 DUE
October:
2 Research: An Introduction—Cleary Ch. 3 & 5
7 No Class: Jury Duty
9 No Class: Holiday
14 Library Visit—Rm. 104
16 Research: Bibliography, Cleary, Ch. 8
21 Notes and Notetaking: Poe 784, 369-70
23 The Poetry of War: 857-64 ESSAY #3 DUE
28 Comedy: Wilde, 123-153; Austen 48-9
30 Comedy: Wilde, 154-177
Syllabus 2—ENC 1102
November:
4 Research: Cleary, Ch. 7 & Ch. 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE
6 Research: Sample Essay in Cleary Ch. 10—essay on Oates, 139-148
11 Armistice Day: No Class
13 OUTLINE DUE—In Class
18 Consultations
20 Satire and Humor: Fielding 1105
25 Lennon/McCartney, 591; Jagger 593; handout RESEARCH PAPER DUE
27 Thanksgiving: No Class
December:
2 Last Class: Summary of Course and a Review for the Final Exam
4 No Class: English Grading Day
Final Exam:
We will adhere as closely to this syllabus as possible; however, if and when
changes become necessary, we will make adjustments.
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