English 1101 Sample Syllabus 3
Freshman Learning Community #21: International Business
in Practice
(semester and year)
(Day and time)
(location)
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Email:
Department Phone: 404-651-2900
Course Web Address:
Required Texts
Horner, Winifred, Webb, and Miller. The Writer's Harbrace Handbook . Fort Worth :
Harcourt Brace, 2002.
Miller, Robert Keith. Motives for Writing . 4 th ed. Boston : McGraw Hill, 2003. Morley, Deborah. Getting Started with the Internet and the World Wide Web . 2 nd ed. Published with An Introduction to Pullen Library at Georgia State University . By Lynee Gaillet. Ft. Worth , TX : Harcourt Brace, 1999.
Course Description
The primary purpose of this course is for students to learn how to write at the college level. Throughout the semester we will be discussing, among other things, argumentation, audience, grammar, and organization as they relate to the writing process.
The secondary purpose for this class is to address writing situations as they relate to the theme of this Freshman Learning Community. We will be closely integrated with what takes place in your GSU 1010 class, as we will address such topics as globalization and the multifaceted nationwide integration of economic forces as they relate to globalization.
We will read essays and attempt to pick them apart in the context of these elements of writing, and we will also do some in-class writing exercises. Keep in mind that a passing grade for this class is a "C."
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
· understand and engage in writing as a process, including various invention heuristics (brainstorming, for
example), gathering evidence, considering audience, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading
· engage in the collaborative, social aspects of writing, and use writing as a tool for learning
· use language to explore and analyze contemporary multicultural, global, and international questions
· understand how to use writing aids, such as handbooks, dictionaries, online aids, and tutors
· gather, summarize, synthesize, and explain information from various sources
· use grammatical, stylistic, and mechanical formats and conventions appropriate for a variety of audiences
· critique their own and others' work in written and oral formats
· produce coherent, organized, readable prose for a variety of rhetorical situations
· reflect on what contributed to their writing process and evaluate their own work
Policies
Attendance: Regular attendance is required and arriving late or leaving early counts as an absence. You are allowed four free absences throughout the course of the semester. If you foresee a circumstance that may make you miss more than you allowed absences you must see me before it takes place. Keep in mind that attendance is part of the final grade for the class.
Late Work: Late work will be penalized one letter grade.
Peer Edit Workshops: On days set aside for peer edit workshops, you must bring three copies of your essay to class. This will count toward your attendance and participation grade.
Essay Formatting: All out-of-class assignments must be typed with one-inch margins and in 12 point Times New Roman font.
Plagiarism : Al work must be the student's own; plagiarism will be treated in accordance with the University's policy on Academic Dishonesty.
Email Policy: I try to respond to my email as quickly as possible but there are times when a message might sit for a day or two. Please note: I do not accept assignments by email.
Course Website: Please visit the course website often. Updates on assignments will be posted there, as will in class exercises.
Course Assignments
Attendance and Participation 10%
Reading and Writing Journal 20%
In this journal you will keep your in-class writing exercises and comments about reading assignments. You will need to respond to one reading per week in a one-page response.
Four Essays (3-5 pages each) 40%
Portfolio 30%
You will select two of the four essays and revise them to turn in again at the end of the semester.
Accommodations for Students with Special Needs
Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours or at another mutually convenient time during the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately. Bring a copy of your Student Accommodations Form to the meeting. If you do not have an Accommodations Form but need accommodations, make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services ( Suite 230 , New Student Center , Extension 3-9044) to make arrangements.
Schedule
Week 1
Tuesday August 26 Introduction, Syllabus, Academic Honesty
Thursday August 28 Diagnostic Essay
Week 2
Tuesday September 2 Discuss Diagnostic Essay issues
Assign Essay 1
Introduction to MFW : pp. 1-21
Thursday September 4 Usage and grammar review
Introduction to MFW : pp. 21-50
Week 3
Tuesday September 9 20 Most Common Student Mistakes Drills
Thursday September 11 In-class group work: Political debate topic
MFW Chapter 7: pp. 497-510; 518-523; 563-578
Week 4
Tuesday September 16 Drafts due to exchange papers for peer review
Free writing in-class writing exercise
Thursday September 18 Peer workshop of essays
Week 5
Tuesday September 23 ESSAY 1 DUE
Assign Essay 2
MFW Chapter 6: pp. 443-450; 461-467; 467-472; 488-495
Thursday September 25 MFW Chapter 10: pp. 671-680; 694-696; 719-721
In-class paraphrase and summary exercise
Week 6
Tuesday September 30 Return Essay 1; workshop errors from Essay 1
MFW Chapter 3: pp. 202-207; 212-218; 230-237; 257-274
Thursday October 2 MFW Chapter 4: pp. 275-283; 313-321; 330-341
Week 7
Tuesday October 7 Essay 2 Drafts due to exchange papers for peer review.
Thursday October 9 TBA - Library Introduction
Week 8
Tuesday October 14 ESSAY 2 DUE
Assign Essay 3
MFW Chapter 2: pp. 97-105; 115-122; 151-167
Thursday October 16 Return Essay 2; workshop errors from Essay 2
Friday October 17 SEMESTER MIDPOINT - LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
AND RECEIVE "W"
Week 9
Tuesday October 21 MFW Chapter 10: pp. 671-680; 715-719; 719-722
Thursday October 23 Introduce Regents Test topics, issues
Week 10
Tuesday October 28 Essay 3 Drafts due to exchange for peer review
In-class Regents test essay
Thursday October 30 Return Regents Test; workshop errors from test
Peer workshop Essay 3
Week 11
Sat. Nov. 1 - Tue. Nov. 4 Regents Test Dates
Tuesday November 4 ESSAY 3 DUE
Assign Essay 4
MFW Chapter 5: pp. 341-350; 355-373; 413-428
Thursday November 6 TBA
Week 12
Tuesday November 11 Conferences; Return Essay 3
Thursday November 13 Conferences; Return Essay 3
Week 13
Tuesday November 18 Essay 4 Drafts due to exchange for peer review
Reading Journals Due
Thursday November 20 Peer workshop Essay 4
Week 14
Tuesday November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday
Week 15
Tuesday December 2 ESSAY 4 DUE ; Return Reading Journals
Thursday December 4 Peer workshop essays for revision
Week 16
Tuesday December 9 Return Essay 4
Peer workshop errors from Essay 4
Peer workshop essays for revision.
Thursday December 11 Last day of class; Revised Essays Due