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English 21-140: English Fundamentals
Summer 2016 Syllabus Dr. Karen Crozer Collaborative Studies Bldg 110 [email protected] M, T, W, Th 10:30am-1:00pm (818) 364-7715 Five Weeks: 6/13 – 7/14/2016 Office: Instructional Building 19 Pass/Fail Course
All email communication regarding this course will be via the LACCD student email system. Check your
student email account daily or you will not have the information that you need.
Print out this document & post in a place where you can see it on a daily basis. This is your calendar.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: English Fundamentals (3 units)
This is a course in reading and writing designed to strengthen the student's basic communication skills,
including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction. Greatest emphasis is placed on the writing
of competent paragraphs and short essays. (Prerequisite: Dev Com 1, or appropriate skill level demonstrated
through the English assessment process or by permit. Class graded pass/no pass.)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Instructor: Dr. Karen Crozer (“Dr. Crozer” or “Dr. C”)
Office: Instructional Building, Faculty Office 19
Office Hours: By appointment
Phone: 818-364-7715
Email: [email protected]
Campus Website: http://www.lamission.edu/~crozerkj
YOUR TEXTBOOKS:
#1 The Least You Should Know about English: Writing Skills, 12th Edition (ISBN-10: 1-285-44353-5)
#2 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, 2012 (ISBN-10: 0-307-887-448)
The textbooks are available at the LAMC Bookstore. You may also buy a used version of the correct
edition. They are required. Please bring both every day.
ALSO REQUIRED:
-Pink, yellow, and blue highlighter (any brand)
-Two bluebooks (size: BB-8)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Produce an essay of at least 250 words, which has a thesis, an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Sentence structure will be diversified.
2. Differentiate fact from opinion, identify and paraphrase the main ideas and supporting points in a
reading, generalize meaning by recognizing and interpreting inferences, and predict meaning of
vocabulary through contextual clues in readings.
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CANVAS:
Before the first day of class, please visit the Canvas login page at the link below and make sure you can
log on. You can find the syllabus, schedule, and other relevant materials at http://lamission.edu/canvas. If you
have not logged in before, use this log in:
Username: 88-xxx-xxxx in other words, the 9 digits in your student ID #
Password: 88mmdd 88 and your 2 digit birth month and birth day
A few helpful tutorials are available that cover the following topics:
How to change your password: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2893
How to set your notification preferences: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1286
How to reset your password if you forget it: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1517
I also encourage you to download the Canvas smart phone app and the orientation video available below.
Canvas Site: http://lamission.edu/canvas
Canvas Orientation: https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1124
Canvas Phone App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/canvas-by-instructure/id480883488?mt=8 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instructure.candroid&hl=en (Droid)
CLASS TIME/GRADING:
Estimated Time Required per Week: An average of 25 hours per week as per the Carnegie Rule
Checking Grades: Each student is asked to check their current cumulative grade through Canvas regularly.
Grading Standards: 90-100 = A; 80-89=B;
70-79=C. Therefore 70-100% is passing.
60-69=D; Below 60=F. For that reasons, 0-69% is
failing.
Grade Distribution:
All of the activities in this course add up to 1,000
points. This is a pass/fail course. 700 points and
above is considered passing.
Writing Assignments 500 points
Grammar Quizzes 260 points
Visits to Writing Lab 20 points
Participation 100 points
Final Exam 120 points
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS:
Major Writing Assignments
Writing Assignment #1: Single Paragraph: Analyzing a Place (100 points)
Writing Assignment #2: In-Class Essay: Response to Ready Player One (100 points)
Writing Assignment #3: Comparative Essay: The Matrix vs. Ready Player One (100 points)*
Writing Assignment #4: Choose One: Ready Player One Project or Rewrite of Essay 2 (100 points)*
Writing Assignment #5: In-Class Essay: Reflection (100 points)
*Writing Lab Visit required before submission of final draft (10 points per visit, additional to the 100 points per essay)
Please Note: Writing Assignments #1, #3, and #4 are uploaded through Canvas and do not require a hard copy.
50%
26%
2%
10% 12%
Grade Breakdown
WritingAssignments
Grammar Quizzes
Writing Lab
Participation
Final Exam
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Grammar Quizzes / Final:
Quizzes are available through Canvas. Due dates are listed on our schedule. Please make sure to take every quiz
by the deadline. You may take each quiz up to two times. The higher grade will stay in the grade book. The
final exam will cover a combination of topics featured in the quizzes.
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT/AVAILABILITY:
This course officially begins on Monday, June 13, and ends on Thursday, July 14, 2016. If you email me during
the week (M-Fr), I will try to respond within 24 hours. Weekends and holidays may take a little longer.
NOTE: Please do not email me when you are going to be late or absent. I give you 3 absences (including late
arrivals/early departures) per semester, which should be enough to cover most students’ unexpected issues, and
I do not need to know the reason why you are using them when you use them.
FINDING ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Also, I do not distribute assignment instructions over email. You have these available to you 24/7 over
Canvas, by phone or laptop. If you have a problem with Canvas, please contact Canvas support or visit
www.lamission.edu/online or contact a classmate.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:
Active participation is essential to this course. You must 1) complete the readings and assignments before class
begins and be prepared to discuss them; 2) arrive on time to each class prepared with the materials indicated
above; 3) be a helpful, energetic participant in class activities. Students who are absent more than THREE
classes will be dropped; two tardies equals an absence. If you show up more than ten minutes late or
leave class early, it will be considered an absence. If you miss a class, you are responsible for any information
or material covered. Because this is a summer class, missing one class means missing the material of two
classes in a regular course. Take a moment to make a friend now for such an occasion:
Classmate #1: ________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________
Classmate #2: ________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________
Classmate #3: ________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:
All writing assignments need to be formatted according to MLA style: 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1
inch margins. NO late essays will be accepted. If necessary, I reserve the right to submit any essays I suspect
of plagiarism through turnitin.com as well. Technical problems involving personal equipment or data, internet
access, or the misuse of Canvas will not be considered valid excuses for late work. Don’t wait until the last
minute to submit your paper! Please also use a proper MLA header for every assignment you submit. You can
see a sample on the last page of this syllabus.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:
Please see LAMC site for full calendar.
If you stop attending a class (or wish to drop a class) YOU MUST DROP THE CLASS
YOURSELF – OFFICIALLY – on or before: July 7
Deadline to add: June 15
Deadline for section transfer: July 6
Drop without incurring fees or with a refund: June 15
Drop without receiving a W: June 15
Drop classes with a W: July 7
Final Exam: Last Day of Class
Holidays (College Closed): Independence Day – July 4
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Enrollment Limit
There is a new LACCD enrollment limit. The limit is now three times to take a class and includes both
substandard grades and withdrawals. If you stop attending a class (or wish to drop a class), YOU MUST DROP
THE CLASS YOURSELF – OFFICIALLY – on or before the date for accelerated courses set by Admission
(by Internet only). Failure to do so may result in a grade of “F” in that class. Please double check this date with
Admissions since it is not printed in the Schedule of Classes.
EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR ALL ESSAYS
Item A /B C D
Content The content is superior The content is average The content is below average. The paper is mostly a summary of the reading.
Thesis Your thesis is excellent, and your paper follows the thesis.
Your thesis is average, and your paper somewhat follows the thesis.
Your thesis is below average, and your paper does not follow the thesis.
Introduction and Conclusion
Your introduction and conclusion are on point, and the reader can easily follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.
Your introduction or conclusion are on point, and the reader can somewhat follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.
Your introduction and conclusion are not on point, and the reader cannot easily follow your line of reasoning from start to finish.
Support Your argument relies on evidence from the reading or research rather than on emotion.
Your argument relies on some evidence from the reading or research rather than on emotion.
Your argument relies heavily on emotion rather than on fact. Evidence from the reading is lacking.
Grammar and Punctuation
Your grammar and punctuation were excellent with minimal errors.
Your grammar and punctuation were average with errors that did not get in the way of the meaning of your paper.
Your grammar and punctuation were below average with errors that get in the way of the meaning of the paper.
MLA Format You used signal phrases along with in-text citations if required. Your works-cited page, if required, was excellent. Your heading and headers are correct. You used 12 font.
You forgot an occasional signal phrase, or an occasional in-text citation. The works-cited page, if required, was average. Your heading and headers are mostly correct. You used 12 font.
You mostly forgot to include signal phrases. The in-text citations were sometimes missing. The works-cited page, if required, was not MLA. Heading or headers are not correct. You did not use 12 font.
Outline Follows MLA Mostly follows MLA Not yet an outline – or missing.
Paper Length Meets the requirement A little short of the requirement
Does not meet the requirement
Did You Cite Required Class Materials as well
as Outside Sources?
Thorough use of required materials and outside sources
Average use of required materials and outside sources
Inadequate use of required materials and outside sources
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ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES
No late work is accepted.
Essay Submissions
Students must submit essays by the due dates. Essays may not be emailed to the instructor.
Students are responsible for submitting documents which are ready to be read in Word format. Documents in
formats which cannot be opened will receive zero points.
MLA Format
All essays and the research paper must be in MLA format.
Grades
Students must monitor their Canvas grade book for discrepancies and contact the professor for adjustments
immediately after a grade is posted. Grades/and or missing work will not be discussed after the final project is
due.
Dropping this class:
If you need to drop this class, do so before the last drop date. Check the LAMC schedule of classes for dates. If
you do not drop this class officially, you will receive an "F" for this class.
Incompletes:
No incompletes will be given for this class.
Checking your email:
Check your e-mail frequently, for messages from the instructor. Follow instructions carefully. A lot of
clarification of assignments and handy hints to improve your writing are given by email as the course
progresses.
Technical access and skills:
An online course requires consistent access to a computer, a strong reliable internet connection, plus some basic
knowledge on using email, word document and internet browsing. If you are not competent in these skills,
consider taking a traditional lecture class.
The minimum computer requirements are:
Computer: either a Macintosh or IBM compatible; modem, minimum 28.8
Broadband or high speed internet access is preferred and is required to view the videos.
Software: Web browser software, preferably Firefox 3.5 or Internet Explorer 8, E-mail address and a
word processing program.
Note: you will need to be able to listen to audio/voice files as some of the feedback from the instructor
will be in a .wma format. You may need to download a program which allows you to listen to .wma files
or learn to download the file in iTunes. This step to listen to audio files is the student’s responsibility.
Get Firefox: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
Get Internet Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Internet-explorer/default.apx
Students who do not have regular computer access may use computers in the campus Learning Resource
Center. Be sure to save all your papers and assignments on a flash drive or on the cloud.
Course Content and Courtesy Towards Peers and Instructor: The goal of a college education is to help students be objective and analytical about positions and beliefs which
may be in contrast with their own. All students are expected to approach course materials in an open-minded
and objective manner. Political, religious and other personal belief systems may not be used as an excuse for
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being exempted from activities, discussions and homework assignments or for being disrespectful or combative
of other people’s viewpoints, especially in the discussion board. Review the course material carefully. If you are
uncomfortable with viewpoints which may differ from your own, you should consider taking another class.
Also, this class may not be appropriate for minors given the college level content and the discipline required.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is the use of another person’s words as if they were your own. Plagiarism will result in a failing
paper and possibly failing the class. By following MLA conventions, you limit your chance of plagiarism.
If you do not use MLA formatting including in-text citations and a work cited page, you will receive an “F” for
your paper. If you have doubts about how to follow MLA format to document sources, check with your
instructor before the paper is due. Cheating or the copying of another’s work is of no value in terms of your
progress. Students are expected to follow the Standards of Student Conduct as outlined in the LAMC Catalog.
Disabled Students Programs & Services:
LAMC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations should use the
following procedure:
Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may contact DSPS to request
a Disability Verification Form.
Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation and discuss
reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at (818) 364-7732.
Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is located in room
1018 of the Instructional Building.
Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a timely manner to allow adequate time to provide accommodation.
COLLEGE RESOURCES FOR LAMC STUDENTS see http://lamission.edu/de/student-resources
Admissions and Records: Students can register for classes, request transcripts, file petitions for graduation, and drop classes
at this office. For more information call 818-833-3322 or visit: http://www.lamission.edu/admissions/
Assessment Center: Offers student assessments in English, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and Mathematics. Please
contact the Assessment Center at (818) 364-7613 for more information or visit http://www.lamission.edu/assessment/
Bookstore: For hours of operation, book availability, buybacks, and other information call 818-364-7767 or 7768 or visit
http://eagleslanding.lamission.edu/default.asp
Counseling Department: For appointments and information call 818-364-7655 or visit
http://www.lamission.edu/counseling/
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364- 7732 or
visit http://www.lamission.edu/dsps/
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S): For appointments, eligibility and information call 818-364-7645
or visit http://www.lamission.edu/eops/
Financial Aid: For information and applications call 818-364-7648 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/financialaid/
Library: For information on hours, resources, workshops, and other services contact 818-364-7106 or visit
http://www.lamission.edu/library/
STEM Office: For information on free tutoring, resources and academic counseling for STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Technology) students visit: http://www.lamission.edu/stem
Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Writing, Math & Science. Walk-in and appointment
services offered. Call 818-364-7754 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/
Three Attempt Limit: A state policy limits students to three attempts per course. Receiving a grade or a "W" for a course
counts as an attempt, regardless of when the course was taken. Withdrawal by the deadline to avoid a "W" will not count as
an attempt.
This syllabus is subject to change if the need arises. All changes will be communicated to class participants in a
timely fashion.
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Schedule for Dr. Crozer’s ENGL 21-140
Week Date Day Class Activities Complete by This Class:
1 6/13 M Pre-Test, Words Often Confused Read Ready Player One, Chapter 0000, in Class
Purchase Texts
1 6/14 Tu Parts of Speech Literary Themes Library Orientation #1
READING: Syllabus
1 6/15 W Adjective & Adverbs Storytelling Arc
READING: RP1 Ch. 1-3
1 6/16 Th Contractions & Possessives Protagonist/Antagonist
READING: RP1 Ch. 4-5
WEEKEND HOMEWORK
6/19 *Due SUN at 11:59pm
[ ] Complete: Words Often Confused Quiz [ ] Complete: Parts of Speech Quiz [ ] Complete: Adjectives & Adverbs Quiz [ ] Complete: Contractions & Possessives Quiz [ ] Submit: Writing Assignment #1
2 6/20 M
Subjects & Verbs View Ferris Beuller’s Day Off (1986): 1 hour 43 minutes 80’s T-Shirt Day
READING: RP1 Ch. 6-7
2 6/21 Tu Phrases Point of View
READING: RP1 Ch. 8-9
2 6/22 W Clauses Tools of Rhetoric
READING: RP1 Ch. 10-11
2 6/23 Th Fragments Tone/Mood COMPLETE: Writing Assignment #2 (Bring Blue Book BB-8)
READING: RP1 Ch. 12-13
WEEKEND HOMEWORK
6/26 *Due SUN at 11:59pm
[ ] Complete: Subjects & Verbs Quiz [ ] Complete: Phrases Quiz [ ] Complete: Clauses Quiz [ ] Complete: Fragments Quiz
3 6/27 M Run-Ons & Comma Splices View Matrix (1999): 2 hours 16 minutes 80’s T-Shirt Day
READING: RP1 Ch. 14-17
3 6/28 Tu Standard English Verbs & Verb Phrases Archetypes Library Session #2
READING: RP1 Ch. 18-21
3 6/29 W Subject-Verb Agreement Word Usage
READING: RP1 Ch. 22-24
3 6/30 Th Shift in Time or Person Characterization
READING: RP1 Ch. 25-30
WEEKEND HOMEWORK
7/3 *Due SUN at 11:59pm
[ ] Complete: Run-Ons & Comma Splices Quiz [ ] Complete: Standard English Verbs & Verb Phrases Quiz [ ] Complete: Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz [ ] Complete: Shift in Time or Person Quiz [ ] Submit: Writing Assignment #3 [ ] Submit: Writing Lab Verification
4 7/4 M NO CLASS-INDEPENDENCE DAY NO CLASS
4 7/5 Tu Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers View Say Anything (1989): 1 hour 40 minutes 80’s T-Shirt Day
READING: RP1 Ch. 31-39
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4 7/6 W Parallel Structure Satire/Parody
4 7/7 Th Pronouns Simile/Metaphor
WEEKEND HOMEWORK
7/10 *Due SUN at 11:59pm
[ ] Complete: Misplaced & Dangling Modifier Quiz [ ] Complete: Parallel Structure Quiz [ ] Complete: Pronouns Quiz [ ] Submit: Writing Assignment #4 [ ] Submit: Writing Lab Verification
5 7/11 M Commas View Breakfast Club (1985): 1 hour 37 minutes 80’s T-Shirt Day
5 7/12 Tu Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes Symbolism
5 7/13 W Other Punctuation Ready Player One Presentations COMPLETE: Writing Assignment #5 (Bring Blue Book BB-8)
WED NIGHT HOMEWORK
7/13 *Due WED at 11:59pm
[ ] Complete: Commas Quiz [ ] Complete: Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes Quiz
5 7/14 Th TAKE: Final Grammar Exam
If Time Allows: Arcade Celebration
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