Welcome to English 475! - WordPress.com · Welcome to English 475! In this class, we will be doing lots of reading and writing! But, don’t worry. You will be able to do it all

FALL 2017 DR. JENNIFER JARED

Welcome to English 475! In this class, we will be doing lots of reading and writing! But, don’t worry. You will be able to do it all. The best way to learn to write is to read. The best way to learn to read is to write. We’ll be using a variety of books and other texts; including essays, videos, photographs, and art.

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Dr. Jennifer Jared

[email protected] 7-9:10PM SECTION #:95924

REQUIRED TEXTS: REFLECTIONS: PATTERNS FOR READING AND WRITING, 2ND EDITION, MCWHORTER , BEDFORD, ST. MARTINS, 2016 ISBN: 9781319043469

ANDWILD: FROM LOST TO FOUND ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAILCHERYL STRAYEDISBN: 9780307476074

SYLLABUS 475: FUNDAMENTALS OF READING AND WRITING

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Attendance Policy Because this class meets for only eight weeks, regular attendance is very, very important. Please call or send an email if you are going to be absent or late. More than five absences could result in failure of the course. Keep in mind that three tardies (five minutes late is tardy) OR leaving class early three times (ten minutes is early) are equivalent to one absence. Any information you miss is your own responsibility to attain. Also, again, please let me know by e-mail if you are going to miss class. However, if in the event you have an emergency and you must absolutely miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain all homework assignments, syllabus changes, class notes, and important announcements.

Classroom Conduct 1. All assigned papers are due at the

beginning of class on the day due. Essays must be at least 750 words typed. All final drafts must be typed, double-spaced in a standard twelve-point font. Rough drafts may be typed and double-spaced, and all rough drafts must be at least three pages in length. You must also bring at least three copies of your rough draft for your peer review groups. If rough

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drafts are not completed (three pages in length), the grade on your final paper will be lowered by one letter grade. You will turn in a copy of your rough draft to me. Please make a copy for yourself!!

2. Quizzes: I reserve the right to quiz you on any and all material presented or assigned in class. Expect a quiz every class period.

3. Cell phones: Please turn off all of these before entering the classroom or ensure that they are set in some form of inaudible mode. You are not allowed to leave the classroom to answer the phone. This time is for class. You can call back afterwards. I reserve the right to answer ANY phone calls made to your cell phone during class time.

4. Workshops: In the workshop sections, small groups of students will exchange drafts, read them aloud, and then comment on each paper as a group. We will talk more about this form of peer review further into the semester.

5. Students who need extra help with their writing assignments should visit the Language Success Center.

6. I reserve the right to modify the syllabus in any way that I see fit throughout the semester. Be prepared for changes in the syllabus, depending on how the class develops.

Classroom Accommodations If you need accommodations due to a documented disability, please let me know. I’m happy to help make this course as accessible as possible. ☺

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Late Work Late work: Papers are due on the dates designated in the syllabus. Only very special circumstances can excuse late work. The excuse of “My computer died” is NOT one of these acceptable excuses. With very few exceptions, I will not accept papers after the deadline. Any assignments due during an absence, with the exception of papers, will be due on the day you return to class.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism ranges from copying a sentence from an article you read, to turning in an essay that you did not write. In this class, you will receive zero points for any plagiarized work which may result in failure of the course. If you are unsure if you are plagiarizing or have questions about using sources, please ask. Chaffey’s policy on plagiarism is as follows: “Violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College English courses. Plagiarism is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism or other violations may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course. Additionally, the professor may file a Student Academic Integrity Form documenting the violation and may seek other sanctions. The complete Student Academic Integrity Code appears in the Chaffey College Student Handbook” (from the English Department Guidelines).

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Course Specifics Chaffey College Mission: Chaffey College inspires hope and success by improving lives and our community in a dynamic, supportive, and engaging environment of educational excellence, where our diverse students learn and benefit from foundation, career, and transfer programs.

Chaffey College Vision: Improving lives through education. Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you will be able to

! Read critically to analyze and evaluate a variety of nonfiction texts and in a variety of disciplines.

! Write an essay with a thesis and documented sources. ! Analyze the rhetorical features of texts.

Course Learning Objectives In order for you to achieve these goals, we will work on the following:

! Applying critical thinking and reading strategies (previewing, predicting, questioning, making connections, visualizing, contextualizing, reviewing, evaluating, and reflecting) to comprehend a variety of nonfiction texts in various disciplines

! Identifying thesis statements, implicit arguments, supporting evidence, and conclusions in a variety of nonfiction texts.

! Arranging main ideas and supporting details into passages, including common academic essay elements (thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence and analysis) to create an effective essay containing introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs that address a central idea.

! Applying the various steps and stages of the writing process to one’s own writing and the evaluation of peer writing.

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! Synthesizing information from outside sources (attributing quotes, paraphrasing, and differentiating between one’s own ideas and those of others).

! Analyzing the presentations of information, patterns or organization, and visual aspects of layout employed by textbooks and other nonfiction texts.

! Analyzing uses of rhetorical development strategies and related transitions in nonfiction texts and effectively incorporate uses of selected rhetorical strategies in one’s own writing.

! Demonstrating expanded knowledge of academic/specialized/technical vocabulary in nonfiction texts, by utilizing contextual references, applying effective word choice, and employing mostly college-level diction in one’s own writing.

! Analyzing and evaluating one’s own comprehension of nonfiction texts by employing various reading strategies, including metacognitive skills (schema usage, self-regulation).

! Analyzing the organizational patterns of a variety of nonfiction texts and apply these patterns to various types of essay development, including exposition and argumentation.

! Recognizing and addressing higher-order and lower-order concerns and areas for growth in one’s own writing.

! Explaining and demonstrate the specific characteristics that contribute to effective academic writing.

! Defining a research topic, posing relevant questions with an appropriate scope.

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! Identifying and utilizing a variety of effective support and credible sources for a research essay (details, examples, facts, anecdotes, expert quotes, etc.).

! Critically evaluating and responding to bias, propaganda, argument, and historical and biographical contexts in a variety of nonfiction texts.

Course Description Careful study and practice of critical thinking, reading, and expository writing techniques, using primarily nonfiction texts, and the frequent writing of compositions with the ultimate goal of writing an essay using sources. Prepares the student for English 1A and a variety of academic disciplines. Five hours of supplemental learning in a Success Center that supports this course are required.

ESSAYS*Full essay description will be both handed out in class and available on your weekly assignments schedule.

- Essay 1: 100 points/Descriptive Interview Essay

- Essay 2: 150 points/Process Analysis Essay

- Essay 3: 150 points/Problem and Solution Essay

- Essay 4: 150 points/Rhetorical Analysis

Rough drafts: 50

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Proposals: 50

Journal Entries: 100 points

Quizzes, Homework, and Worksheets: 100 points

Participation: 100

=1000 points

Language Success Center Requirement (50 pts.)

• 675 = 10 hrs. / 575 = 7 hrs. / 475 = 5 hrs. / 1A = 3 hrs.

• Your Success Center requirement is 5% of the total course grade

• The first required visit must be one of these:

• 1. getting started or mindset DLA (for 1A)

• 2. learning strategies or active reading workshop

• 3. hope or growth learning group (with success guide)

Grade Scale: A (4.0) 900-1000B (3.0) 800-899C (2.0) 700-799D (1.0) 600-699F (0) Any grade below 600

There are 1000 points possible in this course. In order to pass English 475, you will need a “C” or better.

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Weekly Schedule

Week of Oct 16-Oct 19Monday: Orientation/Syllabus/Language Success CenterReading Assignment: Reflections, Chapter 1, p. 3-17 (due Tuesday) & Chapter 10

Tuesday: Journal Entry 1/Paper #1 Discussion/Paragraph AssignmentsReading Assignment: Wild, Prologue- Chapter 3

Wednesday: Journal Entry 2/Cornell Notes/Comma rulesReading Assignment: p. 17-52

Thursday: Journal Entry 3/Visual Analysis/Proposal for Paper #1

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Reading Assignment: Reflections: Chapter 3 & Wild, Chapters 4-7

Week of Oct 23-Oct 26

Monday: Journal Entry 4/Visual Analysis/Rough draft #1Reading Assignment: Reflections: Chapter 4 & Chapter 11

Tuesday: Discussion of Chapter 4/Pre-writing skills/Journal Entry 5Who is your audience?Reading Assignment: Reflections: Chapters 5-6 & Chapter 13

Wednesday: Final Draft Paper #1/Discussion of Paper #2/The Thesis/Journal Entry #5Reading Assignment: Wild: Chapters 8-12

Thursday:

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Discussion of Chapters 5-6/Proposal for Paper #2 DueReading Assignment: Reflections: Chapter 7-8 & Wild: Chapters 13-16

Week of Oct 30-Nov 2 Monday: Rough draft Paper #2/Paragraphs/Transitions

Tuesday: HALLOWEEN!

Wednesday: Grammar Review/Meetings for Paper #2Reading Assignment: Wild: Chapters 17-19

Thursday: Meetings for Paper #2/In-Class Essay

Week Nov 6-Nov 9

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Monday: Discussion of Paper #3/Paper #2 DueReading Assignment: Chapter 14

Tuesday: Journal #6

Wednesday: Proposal Paper #3 Due

Thursday: Rough Draft Paper #3

Week Nov 13-Nov 16

Monday: Meetings Paper #3

Tuesday: Meetings Paper #3

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Wednesday: Meetings Paper #3/In-Class Essay

Thursday: Journal Entry #7/Conclusions

Week Nov 20-24

Monday: Final Draft Paper #3

Tuesday: Journal #8/Discussion of Creative Presentation & Paper #4

Wednesday: Movie

Thursday: THANKSGIVING!!

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Week Nov 27-Nov 30

Monday: Journal #9/Proposal for Creative Project & Paper 4Tuesday: Journal #10/Research in Class

Wednesday: Rough Draft for Paper #4

Thursday: Meetings

Week Dec 4-6

Monday: Meetings

Tuesday: Class Review

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Wednesday: Final Exam/Final Paper #4 Due

Resources to Support your Success

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Career Center helps Chaffey College students find meaningful careers. The program offers career counseling, career assessments, résumé assistance, interviewing skills preparation, job referrals, student employment, and career related workshops. The Career Center is located on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in MACC-203. Please call (909) 652-6511 for more information.

Disability Programs and Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based on the type of disability and verifying documentation. Services include academic counseling, disability related counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. For more information please contact the DPS general phone line at (909) 652-6379.

EOPS & CARE: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure student retention and success through academic support and financial assistance for eligible students. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a program that serves a limited number of EOPS students who are single heads of household parents. It provides additional support services beyond those available through EOPS. The ultimate goal is completion of a certificate program, an associate degree, and/or transfer to a four-year college. For more information, call (909) 652-6345.

GPS Centers: The Guiding Panthers to Success centers provide new and returning Chaffey College students with assistance in registration, unit load planning, using MyChaffeyView, using campus resources, making an Abbreviated Education Plan (first year course recommendations). Visit the GPS center to check progress on academic goals. Many services are provided on a walk-in basis. Please call a GPS center for more information.

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Rancho GPS: VSS # 111. Chino GPS: CHMB 240 Fontana GPS: FNFC 121Phone 909-652-6466 Phone: 909-652-8030 Phone: 909-652-7460

Health Services (SHS) is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.Rancho Campus MACC-202 (909) 652-6331Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

Honors Program provides an intellectual and cultural community for students at Chaffey College. Program benefits include smaller classes, creative and challenging coursework, academic enrichment activities, and scholarships. Students also have opportunities to present research at scholarly conferences, build social responsibility through community service, and receive ongoing personalized academic advisement as well as support during the transfer process. Students who complete the Honors Program may take advantage of our transfer agreements with prestigious institutions like UCLA. Visit http://www.chaffey.edu/honors or SSA-122 for more information and admission requirements.

Hope Engage Succeed Campaign here at Chaffey is our commitment to helping students develop a growth mindset, set goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to success. Here at Chaffey College we embrace each student’s journey to develop a growth mindset, set goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to success. Keep an eye out for Hope Engage Succeed posters and workshops around campus.

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http://www.chaffey.edu/honors


One Book, One College Committee strives to create a community of readers across the curriculum at Chaffey College and within the communities it serves. Each year, the committee selects a college book and creates a diverse series of related events. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enrich their educational experience at Chaffey. http://www.chaffey.edu/collegebook/index.shtml

Success Centers offer free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/ resources access to assist students in their academic development and success. These are free services for students. For this class, you will complete three lab hours as a requirement (3 stamps). One-on-one tutoring is also available if you would like to get feedback on your writing. Tutors are happy to help you with writing assignments for any of your classes (not just English!). Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information.Chino Campus

Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-8150, (CHMB-145)Fontana Campus

Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-7408, (FNFC-122)Rancho Campus

Language Success Center: 909-652-6907/652-6820, (BEB-101)

Math Success Center: 909-652-6452, (Math-121)Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-6932, (Library)

A current Chaffey College photo ID card is required for all Success Center services. Walk-ins are welcome, and advanced appointments are available for most services. Call the centers or consult the center website for more information. Make your online appointments at https://chaffey.mywconline.com/

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http://www.chaffey.edu/collegebook/index.shtml

http://www.chaffey.edu/success/

https://chaffey.mywconline.com/


Student Health Services is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.Rancho Campus MACC-202 (909) 652-6331 Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

Transfer Center assists you in successfully transferring from Chaffey College to a university. The Transfer Center and the Transfer Center website provide information useful in researching transfer options and reaching your transfer goals. You can also access scholarship information through the Transfer Center. Check out their website http://www.chaffey.edu/transfer/ or visit the center in SSA-120. You can also call (909) 652-6233 for more information.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to assisting veterans and eligible family members in achieving their educational goals efficiently and without impediments. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-6235 or [email protected] for information regarding educational benefits and opportunities. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in AD-125 on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus.

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art serves as a learning lab featuring temporary exhibitions of innovative contemporary art throughout the year. Exhibitions and programming are organized with our students in mind in order to augment their academic experience by complementing the college’s curricula and broadening the understanding of contemporary art. Our exhibitions allow visitors to see and experience a variety of contemporary

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http://www.chaffey.edu/transfer/%252525252520


artistic practices that examine timely and relevant topics. http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/exhibitions.shtml

Your Professors are also always glad to help! Although I don’t have office hours, I am happy to answer questions or discuss your papers through email or after class. Also, please feel free to ask or email to me about any questions or concerns you have about writing, our class or Chaffey College.

Your Classmates are an important resource for success in any college course! Use the space below to get the phone number or email of two or three other students in this class.Name:____________________________________ Contact

Info:_____________________________________

Name:____________________________________ Contact

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Name:____________________________________ Contact

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http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/exhibitions.shtml


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Documents

Welcome to English 475! - WordPress.com · Welcome to English 475! In this class, we will be doing lots of reading and writing! But, don’t worry. You will be able to do it all