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Hybrid EH 101: English Composition 1

Fall 2011

Instructor: Tanya T. Sasser

Office: 116 Stone Center

Office Hours: MW 10-11 a.m.; 12:45-

1:45 p.m.; 3:15-3:45 p.m.

TR 1-3:30 p.m.

F Wimba Classroom 11:15 a.m.-12:16

p.m.

Email: tsasser@jsu.edu

Phone: 256-782-5412

Twitter: @TanyaSasser

COURSE DESCRIPTION:English Composition 1 is a service course designed to develop the

students ability to communicate his or her thinking in clear, cogent

written expression conforming to the rules of Standard American

English. Specifically, the course provides instruction, training, and

practice in the following:

A. the writing process, from prewriting through final editing

B. use of the basic patterns of structure and development, from

description and narrative to argumentation

C. analytical and critical reading, as students evaluate their own

work as well as others

D. the principles of research and documentation, with emphasis on

quotation and paraphrase

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TEXTBOOKS & OTHER

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Patterns for a Purpose, 6th

ed., ClouseMcGraw-Hill 2011

McGraw-Hill Handbook, 2nd

ed., MaimonMcGraw-Hill 2010

This I Believe, Allison & GedimanPicador 2006

My Freshman Year, NathanPenguin 2005 An up-to-date dictionary and thesaurus

Regular access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet

connection (seerecommended technology requirementsl)

Large pack of sticky notes (I recommendPost-It Super Sticky notes)

COURSE PREREQUISITES:Students enrolled in EH 101 must meet one of three criteria

A. score of 17 or above on the Enhanced ACT English Sub Test;

B. a score of 420 or above on the SAT Verbal Test;

C. a grade of C or above in EH 098.

http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Purpose-Barbara-Fine-Clouse/dp/0073383953/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314564340&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Purpose-Barbara-Fine-Clouse/dp/0073383953/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314564340&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/McGraw-Hill-Handbook-2009-Update-hardcover/dp/0073383813/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979421&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/McGraw-Hill-Handbook-2009-Update-hardcover/dp/0073383813/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979421&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/This-Believe-Personal-Philosophies-Remarkable/dp/0805086587/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979240&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/This-Believe-Personal-Philosophies-Remarkable/dp/0805086587/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979240&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/My-Freshman-Year-Professor-Becoming/dp/0143037471/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979295&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/My-Freshman-Year-Professor-Becoming/dp/0143037471/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979295&sr=1-1http://www.jsu.edu/distance/blackboard/bb_sys_require.htmlhttp://www.jsu.edu/distance/blackboard/bb_sys_require.htmlhttp://www.staples.com/Post-it-Super-Sticky-Full-Adhesive-3-x-3-Bright-Notes-12/product_328501http://www.staples.com/Post-it-Super-Sticky-Full-Adhesive-3-x-3-Bright-Notes-12/product_328501http://www.staples.com/Post-it-Super-Sticky-Full-Adhesive-3-x-3-Bright-Notes-12/product_328501http://www.jsu.edu/distance/blackboard/bb_sys_require.htmlhttp://www.amazon.com/My-Freshman-Year-Professor-Becoming/dp/0143037471/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979295&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/This-Believe-Personal-Philosophies-Remarkable/dp/0805086587/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979240&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/McGraw-Hill-Handbook-2009-Update-hardcover/dp/0073383813/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311979421&sr=1-1http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Purpose-Barbara-Fine-Clouse/dp/0073383953/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314564340&sr=1-1

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:State Department of Education

rules/objectives applicable to this

course: 1.a.1; 1.a.2; 1.a.3; 1.b.8;

1.b.9; 1.b.10; 1.b.11. Education

majors passing this course fulfillthe SDE objectives designated.

A. To teach students the effective

written use of Standard American

English, including

the stages of the composition

process: prewriting, drafting,

revising, and editing

B. To make students aware of the

impact of purpose, occasion, andaudience on written

discourse

C. To provide students instruction

and practice in employing the basic

patterns of

D. To increase students capacities

for critical thinking, questioning,

problem solving,

and reading

E. To acquaint students with theprinciples and practice of academic

research

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

A. Writing Assignments:1. Blog PostsDuring the first part of the semester, you will have the

opportunity to publish your writing to a class blog.

2. Writing ProjectDuring the second half of the semester, you will

have the opportunity to select awriting projectto complete. You will be

responsible for selecting your topic, research question, and method forcompleting the project and for creating a syllabus that outlines a project

context, schedule, guidelines for demonstrating learning progress, and a final

assessment.

B. Course Writing Guide: I have created awriting guideon the various

principles of effective writing. This guide contains readings, videos, and web-

based tutorials. I have provided recommended dates for you to complete each

unit in the guide on the course schedule.

http://falleh101.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/writing-project.pdfhttp://falleh101.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/writing-project.pdfhttp://falleh101.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/writing-project.pdfhttp://www.slideboom.com/presentations/409897/Hybrid-EH-101-Course-Guidehttp://www.slideboom.com/presentations/409897/Hybrid-EH-101-Course-Guidehttp://www.slideboom.com/presentations/409897/Hybrid-EH-101-Course-Guidehttp://www.slideboom.com/presentations/409897/Hybrid-EH-101-Course-Guidehttp://falleh101.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/writing-project.pdf

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C. Peer Feedback: In order to help you internalize effective writing, you

will have the opportunity to provide feedback on your peers writing and toreceive peer feedback on your own writing. Developing your ability to

evaluate someone elses writing and receive and integrate constructive

feedback from others on your own writing will help to improve your abilityto independently evaluate your own writing and use it to revise and improve

your writing.

D. Tweets, In-class Activities, etc.: In order for this course to be

successful, it is essential for you to fully participate in all informal and

formal course assignments, including assigned readings, Twitter sessions,

in-class discussion and writing activities, and, if necessary, individual

writing conferences and tutoring sessions with the instructor. These

informal course assignments have been designed to foster a collaborative

learning community and an individualized learning experience for each

student.E. Writing Portfolio: As you complete each assignment, you will begin

building a body of work (or a portfolio) that demonstrates your development

as a reader, a critical thinker, and a writer. As part of your assessment of

your progress in meeting the course objectives, you will submit your

portfolio on the last day of class. This portfolio will both represent your

scholarly work in the course and will allow you to reflect upon your growth

as a writer during the course of the semester and to assess your writing

proficiency as you transition from EH 101 to EH 102.

F. Assessment

You will be given the opportunity to assess your growthas a writer throughout the semester. These self-assessments together with

your writing portfolio will be used to determine your level of participation

and engagement in learning opportunities and in meeting the course

objectives. The following grading scale is used in EH 101: A, B, C, and

NC.

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unexcused absences. This policy begins Sept. 7. A student with four or

more unexcused absences will receive NC (no credit). In addition to this

freshman attendance policy, students in EH 101 must follow the English

Departments overall attendance policy, which requires students to be

present at 75% of class meetings. This means that a student may miss no

more than seven class meetings. This policy begins the first day of class.

This policy applies to both face-to-face meetings and online participation(successful completion of online work assignments will qualify as

attendance for online class time).

B. Tardy PolicyIt is disruptive to be tardy to class, so please avoid

being tardy. If you do arrive late, it is your responsibility to notify the

teacher of your attendance by handing in a dated, signed note at the end of

class. Otherwise, you will be reported absent for that class.

C. Make-up PolicyYou may make-up missed assignments and tests

only if the absence is excused. This means you must provide

documentation for the absence. If the teacher excuses the absence, you

must arrange a convenient time with the teacher to complete the missedwork.

D. Civility StatementAll students are expected to attendclass fullyprepared with appropriate materials and all devices that make noise turned

to the off position (e. g., pagers, personal stereos, etc.). Any student

behavior deemed disruptive by the professor will result in expulsion of the

student from the classroom, with an absence for the day and possible

disciplinary action.

E.Personal Electronic Communication DevicesAll forms of personal

electronic communication devices should be used for learning purposesonly. If a students use of a device is deemed to be disruptive to thelearning environment, the student will be asked to leave, with an absence

for the day.

F. Disabilities Accommodation ActAny individual who qualifies for

reasonable accommodations under The Americans With Disabilities Act or

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should contact the teacher

immediately.

STUDENT

RESPONSIBILITIES:A. Attendance Policy

In order for the course to

be a success, it is essential

that everyone be present at

all scheduled face-to-face

meetings. Studentsenrolled in EH 101 are

allowed only three

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G. Academic Honesty: Students found in violation of the AcademicHonesty Policy as set forth in the University Policies section of the 2010-

2011 Student Handbook will receive an NC for this course with the

possibility of expulsion from the University. The student should be aware

that plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and is not tolerated.