ENGL151-mack-Fall2008

ENGL151: FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Craig Mack
Phone:	269-965-3931 ext 2352 mackc@kellogg.edu
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	COMPASS writing score of 78-100, or ACT (AAP English) 19-29, or ASSET language 45-55, or "C" or higher in ENGL 120. (See also special requirements for online students.) Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage.
Textbook	Required: Faigley, Lester. The Little Penguin Handbook. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: n/a Required on campus sessions: none Special labs or practicum: none Estimated time per week: 10 hours Group interaction required: Online workshops, online class discussion Scheduled activities or self paced: The class follows a scheduled list of due dates. Students are required to keep up with the class calendar. The English faculty values a group learning environment, so many activities are based on group work/peer interaction. Students will need to follow the schedule set out in the course calendar. Requirements: Students must be prepared for a rigorous course designed to empower them as participants in academic and civic communities. They must also be able to use the technology required for this course. Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	The goal of this course is for students to learn basic writing practices that will enable them to create purposeful and effective college essays. These practices will empower students as free-thinking and responsible participants in academic and civic communities.
Description	From the catalog: "Writing expository prose with emphasis on the thesis sentence, idea development, unity, continuity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage."
Objectives	By the end of the course, the student will: Demonstrate the ability to write essays that utilize thesis sentences, idea development, unity, coherence, patterns of exposition, and educated usage. Construct thesis representative of the essay’s content. Use transitions and other strategies to achieve continuity and coherence. Write various kinds of essays for a variety of specific audiences. Write a researched essay (min. 2 sources) with appropriate documentation. Give and receive feedback from multiple readers. Develop individual style, self-confidence, and voice. Consider culturally diverse readings.
Grading	Grades will be determined based on quality of final draft essays, helpfulness of participation (in class discussions and group workshops), and completion of other informal writing exercises. For more information, view the course syllabus.
Grading Scale	The grading scale is posted to the course syllabus.

Academic Policies Dropping: Students are responsible for managing their own course schedule. For information concerning the course's drop dates, see Customer Service.

"I" Grades: Course grades of Incomplete ("I") are given only in the most extenuating of circumstances and when I am notified of such circumstances in a timely fashion. I very rarely award "I" grades.

Attendance There is no physical attendance required for this course. However, regular participation online is required.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Make-up Policy All work is due in full at the moment indicated in that particular assignment's guidelines or that week's instructions. Late assignments will not be accepted for credit except when reliable documentation of the most extreme circumstances prohibiting on-time submission is presented to the instructor. If the instructor agrees to accept a document after the deadline, he will indicate a new deadline for you.
Technical malfunction or confusion cannot be accepted as excuses for failure to submit documents on time. Making back-up copies, allowing extra time in case of malfunction, and making alternative arrangements when necessary are the responsibility of the student.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Interactive Media Students may be expected to view course material in a variety of formats, including audio and video formats. Click here for a list of viewers commonly used on the Internet.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies	Dropping: Students are responsible for managing their own course schedule. For information concerning the course's drop dates, see Customer Service.
"I" Grades:	Course grades of Incomplete ("I") are given only in the most extenuating of circumstances and when I am notified of such circumstances in a timely fashion. I very rarely award "I" grades.
Attendance	There is no physical attendance required for this course. However, regular participation online is required.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Make-up Policy	All work is due in full at the moment indicated in that particular assignment's guidelines or that week's instructions. Late assignments will not be accepted for credit except when reliable documentation of the most extreme circumstances prohibiting on-time submission is presented to the instructor. If the instructor agrees to accept a document after the deadline, he will indicate a new deadline for you. Technical malfunction or confusion cannot be accepted as excuses for failure to submit documents on time. Making back-up copies, allowing extra time in case of malfunction, and making alternative arrangements when necessary are the responsibility of the student.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Interactive Media	Students may be expected to view course material in a variety of formats, including audio and video formats. Click here for a list of viewers commonly used on the Internet.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.