Syllabus Eng 52

English 52

Introduction to College Composition

Instructor: Tom Amano-Tompkins                                                                  Spring 2016

Section #24107: TTh 8:00-11:00 am

Lab: 22451 TTh 11:00 am-12:00 pm                                                              Location: SS-138

Office hours: 12-12:30 T  (where-TBA)

Email eng52a@earthlink.net (best way to communicate with me outside of class!). Also I can be reached at tamanotompkins@cerritos.edu.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Exam or English 20 with a grade of CREDIT, “C,” or higher.

Course Description:

English 52 is a course designed to prepare your reading and writing skills for English 100.  In this course, you will be required to read professional essays and respond to them in journals, think critically, synthesize material, write coherent exository essays with strong thesis statements, give and receive feedback, edit and revise writing, and expand on ideas.  You will also engage in all stages of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, and revising. 

Course Objectives:

·      Employ the writing process in order to understand and complete the writing task

·      Write an essay that has a specific purpose, in response to specific writing prompts and course assignments

·      Write a multi-paragraph essay with specific details, examples, and illustrations to fulfill a purpose

·      Demonstrate critical engagement with outside sources

·      Write in prose style characterized by clarity, complexity, and variety

·      Adhere to the conventions of standard written English

Student Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

·      Employ the Writing Process in order to understand and 
complete the writing task

·      Write paragraphs and short essays that have a specific purpose, 
in response to specific writing prompts and course assignments 


·      Write paragraphs using specific details, examples, and 
illustrations to fulfill a purpose 


·      Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and strategies in 
writing 


·      Write in prose style characterized by clarity and variety 


·      Adhere to the conventions of standard written English 


Required texts:         (available at the campus bookstore)

The Compact Reader: Short Essays by Method and Theme (tenth edition) by Jane E. Aaron

 – ISBN #: 978-1-4576-3297-6

Rules for Writers (seventh edition) by Diana Hacker – ISBN #: 0-312-64736-0

Little Scarlet by Walter Mosley – ISBN #: 978-0-4461-9824- 97804461982400

You will need all of the above books to pass this class!

Bring your books, a notebook (or notebook paper), and a pen to every class meeting. You will also need to purchase two blue books for the two in-class essays.

Students who succeed in English 52 usually choose to              **Read carefully!**

• Make a serious commitment to succeeding in this class.
• Come to class on time and prepared.
• Get the required texts as soon as possible.
• Do all the assignments, including readings, and keep up with the class schedule.
• Participate in class discussions and activities.
• Refrain from using their cell phones during class.
• Let me know immediately if they experience a problem with the class or if other areas of their lives seriously interfere with their ability to do their class work.
• Seek out all legitimate help with their course work, if you need it, including campus resources, campus librarians, your textbook, and me.

·      Maintain academic integrity by doing their own work. They do not plagiarize; they do not cheat. (See box on plagiarism below.)

• Treat classmates and instructor with respect and consideration.
• Recognize that real learning is difficult – it involves making mistakes and taking risks.

If you are not willing to make these choices, you are not likely to pass this class!

Plagiarism can mean copying, word for word, all or part of something someone else has written and turning it in with your name on it. Plagiarism also includes using your own words to express someone else’s ideas without crediting the source of those ideas and reusing your own papers written for another class.

Plagiarism is a very serious form of academic misconduct. It’s both lying and stealing, and it’s a waste of time for students and teachers. College and departmental policy on plagiarism will be strictly enforced: Any student caught plagiarizing will automatically receive a zero for that assignment, with no possibility of making it up, and may be subject to up to a formal reprimand and/or suspension.

Cite your sources! Please retain all notes and drafts of your papers until grading for the course is completed.

Attendance/Tardiness

Attendance in class is mandatory. This is the college policy. If a student is absent during the add period OR for more than 10% of the total class hours (three classes), the instructor has sufficient cause to drop that student from the class. Arriving late or leaving early will count as one half of an absence.

Grading:        Your final grade in this class will be computed as follows.

Essays (3)                                     35%           350 points (120 points each, including draft + outline)

Journal                                                      10%           100 (including source list, outline, & draft)

Midterm Exam                              15%           150                                  A = 90%   900-1000 points

Final Exam                                    10%           100                                  B = 80%   800-899

Homework & in-class work          15%           150                                  C = 70%   700-799

Quizzes                                           5%              50                                  D = 60%   600-699

Reading Analysis Presentation       5%               50                                  F = 50%    0-599   

Participation                                    5%           _50 points

Total                                            100%           1000 points

All assignments are required. In-class essays, quizzes, and in-class work cannot be made up. Missing assignments can significantly impact your grade and prevent you from passing the course.

No late assignments will be accepted, unless an extension has been arranged with the instructor in advance. Papers may not be submitted by email except by special permission, and when permitted, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the paper is received and readable.

Multicultural Statement

This course teaches students to read and write critically about a myriad of subjects, which represent and reflect culturally diverse issues and problems. Further, writing assignments are designed to help students understand and respect diverse cultural perspectives and to show how these perspectives contribute to the development and growth of society. In addition, instructional methods are used to accommodate the various learning styles of students, thus promoting self-confidence and student success.

Disabled Students Programs and Services

Students with limitations due to a disability may receive support services and instruction from Disabled Student Programs and Services. Those students with mobility, visual, hearing, speech, psychological and other health impairments as well as learning and developmental disabilities are served. For information or an appointment call (562) 860-2451, extension 2335; (562) 274-7164 (VP) or (562) 467-5006 (FAX).

Contact information for a few reliable classmates

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments (subject to change)

Date	Lesson Topic(s)	Homework & class preparation to complete before class CR = The Compact Reader  –   R4W = Rules for Writers ***IMPORTANT: For exercises from Rules for Writers, turn in answers to numbered questions only. Answers to lettered questions can be found in the back of the book. ***	Quizzes, exams, and major assignments
		Week 1
Tues. 1/12	Introduction	Review Syllabus; go over the goals of the class. Discuss student expectations. Discuss “handouts” and “post.” Explain how class format will work, including in-class homework assignments. Explain the writing journal. Homework for next class will be reviewed at the end of class. HOMEWORK for Thurs: One paragraph summary + thesis of the Los Angeles Times editorial.  “Ferguson, Mo., and L.A.: Two Shootings, One Common Thread” by the Times Editorial Board (search latimes.com) post Read CR –  Chapter 1: Reading, pp. 3-17 Developing an Essay, pp. 19-32 “Sixteen” by Charlie Spence, pp. 349-53 (post) Written homework: CR - Meaning questions 1-3, pp. 342 Read “Principles of Outlining” (handout)	Diagnostic writing
Thurs. 1/14	Reading Critically	Quiz Journal In class: breakdown the structure of “Sixteen” Read “Principles of Outlining” (handout) post -Discuss -Exercise: You have been assigned to write a short essay about making the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Begin with constructing the perfect outline. Read "Sixteen" again: Write an outline of the essay, using the outline structure from 1/14 class. Read prompt for Essay 1: Descriptive essay (handout) and Examples of Descriptive essay (handout) ***IMPORTANT: For exercises from Rules for Writers, turn in answers to numbered questions only. Answers to lettered questions can be found in the back of the book. *** *** Last day to drop class and get a full refund is Jan. 14	Diagnostic grammar test
		Week 2th
Tues. 1/19	Writing Process and Essay Structure	Quiz Journal In-class: Review prompt of essay 1 (must do before class on Thursday) Go over your outline of "Sixteen" In-class: review R4W HOMEWORK Read CR – Chapter 3: Revising, pp. 33-46 “The C Word in the Hallways” by Anna Quindlen, pp. 344-47 (post) Written homework CR -   R4W: Sentence fragments, pp. 180-8 HOMEWORK Written homework: R4W - Exercises 46-1, pp. 368-9; Ex. 46-2, p. 371; & Ex. 46-3, pp. 373-4 R4W: Parts of speech, pp. 368-80 *** Last day to drop class with no “W” is Jan. 19	Discuss prompt of essay 1
Thurs. 1/21		Quiz Journal Thesis statement (handout – see above) Workshop prewrite/outline HOMEWORK Homework: Read CR – Chapter 6: Description, pp. 91-7	Prewrite Essay 1 Outline of Essay 1
		Week 3
Tues. 1/26	Description	Quiz Journal HOMEWORk - for 1/28 R4W - Exercises 19-1, p. 187 & Ex. 19-2, pp. 187-8 Read handout (“How To Write a Good Thesis Statement”) post -read Ex Remember “Darkness at Noon” by Harold Krents (handout) post	Finish Outline and begin work on Rough Draft Essay 1 due
Thurs. 1/28	Example	Quiz Journal Prompt for Essay 2 (read and discuss) Discuss  this as it relates for Essay 2 “Darkness at Noon” by Harold Krents (post - handout)  HOMEWORK:               REPEAT: R4W - Exercises 19-1, p. 187 & Ex. 19-2, pp. 187-8    PLUS  Ex. R4W: 48-1, p. 391; Ex. 48-2, p. 394; & Ex. 48-3, pp. 397-8                                      b. Outline for Essay 2  C. READ "GIRL" BY JAMAICA KINCAID (at website)	FINAL Essay 1 due Discuss prompt for Essay 2 (misperception)
		Week 4
Tues. 2/2		Quiz Journal Workshop outline essay 2 (peer review) Close reading exercise, "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid (at website, handout available in class) HOMEWORK                          READ "LOVE," BY JESSE STUART (available at website and handout available in class) Read CR –  Chapter 7: Example, pp. 115-121* (note change in assignment)	Outline Essay 2 Turn in journal today (please leave it as you've written it)

Thurs. 2/4		Quiz Journal Draft of essay 2 (peer review) Discuss: CR –  Chapter 7: Example, pp. 115-121 Discuss Reading Presentation (handout) HOMEWORK Review assignments from R4W & CR for midterm Read "The Lottery," by Shirley Jackson (website) Finish Essay 2	Rough Draft of Essay 2
		Week 5
Tues. 2/9	Division or Analysis	Quiz Journal Midterm Read chapters 1-6 Little Scarlet in class. Homework: Read Little Scarlet 7-10 Read "Salvation,"by Langston Hughes (website) R4W: Subject-verb agreement, pp. 196-205 & Sentence Types, pp. 398-400 2. Written homework: Ex. 21-1, p. 206; Ex. 21-2, pp. 206-7; & Ex. 49-1, p. 400	ESSAY 2 DUE!
Thurs. 2/11	Literary Analysis	Quiz Journal                                       Midterm HOMEWORK                             No class on Tuesday (I have an MD appt) FOR THURSDAY 2/18 R4W: Comma, sections 32a-d, pp. 292-7Written homework: Ex. 32-1, p. 294, Ex. 32-2, pp. 294-5; & Ex. 32-3, p. 297 Read Basic Rules of Commas (handout) post Little Scarlet (chapters 11-18)	(Reading Analysis Presentation – if you’re signed up)
		Week 6
Tues. 2/16	Literary Analysis	Quiz NO CLASS, PLEASE TURN IN HOMEWORK FOR TODAY ON 2/18 Homework R4W: Comma, sections 32-e-j, pp. 302-7 Unnecessary commas, pp. 308-13 Written homework: Ex. 32-5, pp. 302; Ex. 32-6, p. 307; & Ex. 33-1, p. 313 Read Little Scarlet (chapters 19-26)	(Reading Analysis Presentation – if you’re signed up)
Thurs. 2/18		Quiz Journal HOMEWORK FROM TUESDAY DUE TODAY (see above) HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY/23 Do the written work for your presentations!!!! Read CR – Chapter 13: Cause & Effect Analysis, pp. 276-86 Rules for Writers: Semicolon, pp. 314-7; Colon, pp. 319-20 Written homework: Ex. 34-1, pp. 317-8; Ex. 34-2, p. 318; & Ex. 35-1, pp. 320-1 Read Little Scarlet (chapters 27-36)	Quiz 2 (Reading Analysis Presentation – if you’re signed up)
Week 7
Tues. 2/23	Literary Analysis	Quiz Journal First part of class will be devoted to presentations: must turn in written answers (go to the handout "Reading Presentation Handout" Homework: R4W: Apostrophe, pp. 321-4; Quotation marks, pp. 326-31; End punctuation, pp. 333-5 Written homework: Ex. 36-1, p. 325; Ex. 37-1, pp. 331-2 Read Little Scarlet (chapters 36-41)	Ist part of class will do the reading analysis presentation by those who signed up from Feb 16-present (Reading Analysis Presentation – if you’re signed up)  Discuss Prompt for Essay 3
Thurs. 2/25	Literary Analysis	Quiz Journal Read and discuss prompt for essay 3; then prewrite R4W: Numbers, pp. 345-7; Italics, pp. 347-9; Capital letters, pp. 362-6 Written homework: Ex. 41-1, pp. 346-7; Ex 42-1. pp. 349-50; & Ex. 45-1, pp. 365-6 Read Little Scarlet (through chapter 46) Read handouts: Principles of Outlining, Creating a useful outline	Discuss prompt for Essay 3 (critical reading) brainstorm
		Week 8
Tues. 3/1		Quiz                                                                                     Journal Discuss prompt for Essay 3 (critical reading) Homework: Read Little Scarlet (finish the book)	Outline essay 3
Thurs.  3/3		Quiz Journal    Workshop Rough draft HOMEWORK review for the final	Rough drft essay 3
		Week 9
Tues. 3/8	Literary Analysis	Quiz Journal Prep for final Discuss essay 3	More rough draft review
Thurs. 3/10		Final Exam Essay 3 is due at the exam	Final exam Final draft essay 3 due