Composition II
English 1020R
Spring 2006
Clement 202
Instructor: Susanna Holmes
Office: Clement 211
Office Phone: 540-2779;
Office Hours: As posted on office door
Final Exam: Thursday, May 4,
Required Texts: Barnet, Sylvan and Hugo Bedau. Current Issues and Enduring Questions.
Hacker,
Diana. Rules for Writers.
Huxley,
Aldus. Brave New World.
Wells,
H. G. War of the Worlds.
Course Description:
Composition II builds upon the principles of paragraph and essay development taught in Composition I. It involves writing and evaluating argumentative essays, developing an awareness of the rhetorical techniques used in persuasive writing, and applying argumentative techniques in a research paper.
Methods of Instruction: Instruction includes lectures on processes and methods of written analysis and argument with emphasis on instructor-directed group discussion of selected essays. Student essays, films and small group presentations are also included.
Course Objectives:
Students who attend regularly and study should
become acquainted with the criteria necessary to determine cogency of an
argument;
become familiar with rudimentary processes of analysis and evaluation;
understand and employ rhetorical techniques as well as the role of purpose and
audience in persuasive writing;
effectively write cogent and valid arguments;
and apply techniques of research;
Students will be evaluated on these objectives according to their contributions to class discussions, written assignments, and performance on exams.
Student responsibilities:
Each student is expected to
attend all classes and arrange for possible make-up of missed assignments;
understand that excessive absences (more than four) may result in a reduction
of points or failure;
keep up with assigned work and take notes in class;
participate in class discussion and group work;
contact the instructor for individual help if needed;
know that the last day to drop the course is
remember that any accepted late work may be penalized ten percent.
Course Requirements:
Attendance Readng Tests on Novels
Assigned
Critical Essays (min. 2 ½ typed pages) Completion of Theme Folder
Grading:
Five Essays @ 100 pts. ea. = 500 pts. 720-800 pts. = A
Reading Tests @ 100 pts. ea. = 200 pts. 640-719 pts. = B . Final Exam = 100 pts 560-639 pts. = C
800 pts. 480-559 pts. = D
479 and below = F
Student Conduct:
1. Please remember that food and drink are not permitted in the classroom and that any form of cheating or plagiarism will result in a failing grade.
2. Regular attendance and promptness are expected.
3. Food, drink, chewing gum, and tobacco in any form are not allowed in the classroom.
4. Cell phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices are to be turned off during class time.
5. Inappropriate language or any other disruptive behavior, such as excessive talking during class, working on assignments for other courses during class time, surfing the Internet, playing computer games, or leaving the classroom without permission, will not be tolerated.
Disability Services:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the office of Counseling/Disability Services for possible assistance with accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially provide appropriate documentation regarding the nature and extent of a disability. Students requesting special accommodation are strongly encouraged to contact the office of Counseling/Disability Services at the beginning of the semester.
Emergency Procedure:
In case of emergency, students should be familiar with the escape plan and the Emergency Guidelines (the green booklet) located next to the classroom door. Should an emergency arise, students are to follow the directives of the professor.