English C101

Welcome to your English 101 course web site! It is designed to enrich and complement our weekly class meetings for IDEAL program courses (if you are in a day course, simply ignore this page and use the left-hand navigation bar instead). It provides you with a quick overview of the course and syllabus, with direct links to purchase/order books , sample student papers, help with research and citations, as well as with a discussion forum where you will POST weekly reactions to readings and in which you can "chat" with other students.

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to help you write with a sense of audience and purpose--how to use argumentative strategies effectively and persuasively, accommodating the values and views of the group of people you are writing to, without changing your own view in the process. In addition to those rhetorical skills, you will, through the readings, also become aware of how other writers use similar techniques to accentuate their point of view.

Required Text:

To go to useful textbook companion websites click on the book cover images.

Andrea Lunsford, et al. Everything's an Argument; with Readings. Bedford/St.Martin's. 2007. ISBN: 0-312-44750-7.

Optional Text:
Hacker, Diana. Rules For Writers. Bedford/St. Martin's. 2004. ISBN: 0-312-40685-1.

How to Purchase Books:

All the textbooks are available at the UB bookstore. If you prefer to order them on-line, here are two direct links for each textbook:

Everything's an Argument:
amazon.com
bookfinder4u.com

Rules For Writers:
amazon.com
bookfinder4u.com

Course Description and Objectives

The aim of the course is to help you write with a sense of audience and purpose--how to use argumentative strategies effectively and persuasively, accommodating the values and views of the group of people you are writing to, without changing your own view in the process. In addition to those rhetorical skills, you will, through the readings, also become aware of how other writers use similar techniques to accentuate their point of view.

Course Requirements

4 major papers, including a working draft for each one. I will not grade “virgin” papers; that is, papers without timely drafts. If you hand in a final paper without anything else, I will assume that it is a draft. No late drafts!! I will not accept any late drafts unless you have a valid excuse and notify me in advance. If you have two or more exams on a due date, talk to me, as early as possible, about an adjusted schedule. You will have more flexibility for your final papers.
Reaction papers. These are short (1 page or less) reactions to the readings you will have to do at home. They will not be checked for grammar or “perfect” writing techniques. They are designed to keep you in the mode of writing and to share your views with others in the class. To that end, EMAIL EACH REACTION PAPER TO ME BY 5 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE THE READINGS ARE DUE. If you cannot email a reaction on the day before class, simply email it one or more days earlier (reactions that are not emailed on time cannot be made up).
Participation in class and peer review workshops.

The Four Major Papers

Paper # 1: Analysis of an Ad (2-3 pages typed)
Paper # 2: Persuasive Research Essay (3-4 pages typed)
Paper # 3: Evaluation (3-4 pages typed)
Paper # 4: Proposal for a Solution (3-4 pages typed)

Class Discussions

In class we will interweave discussions of texts and their techniques of writing with our own writing projects. We will also discuss each other’s writings as well as workshop our projects. Since the success of our class depends on your active participation, I expect you to take part in class discussions.

IDEAL Program Attendance Policy:

Classrom attendance is an integral part of the academic experience; therefore, students are expected to attend all class sessions. If an absence is unavoidable, the student, prior to class, should advise the instructor. Arrangements should be made at that time for additional assignments if appropriate. Students should be aware that missing any class session will drop their grade by one letter grade. Any student who misses the first class session will be dropped from the course and tuition penalty and fee will apply. Missing two or more class sessions will be cause for a failing grade. It is also expected that students arrive on time and not leave until the class is dismissed. Tardiness will result in a reduced grade for the course. If you cannot attend every class session you should consider dropping the course.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of passing off somebody else’s work as your own, whether it is literally “stealing” somebody else’s work word-for-word or using somebody else’s ideas without acknowledging so, even if you put them in your own words. Plagiarism demonstrates contempt for ethical standards, your instructor, and your peers. Thus, if you hand in plagiarized work, you will receive zero credit for the assignment and risk failing the course. See also Plagiarism and the Web.

Grading

Final drafts of essays 80%
Reaction papers 10 %
Class participation 10 %


		*English C 101*
	*General Information and Course Evaluation Link* Welcome to your English 101 course web site! It is designed to enrich and complement our weekly class meetings for IDEAL program courses (if you are in a day course, simply ignore this page and use the left-hand navigation bar instead). It provides you with a quick overview of the course and syllabus, with direct links to purchase/order books , sample student papers, help with research and citations, as well as with a discussion forum where you will POST weekly reactions to readings and in which you can "chat" with other students. Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to help you write with a sense of audience and purpose--how to use argumentative strategies effectively and persuasively, accommodating the values and views of the group of people you are writing to, without changing your own view in the process. In addition to those rhetorical skills, you will, through the readings, also become aware of how other writers use similar techniques to accentuate their point of view. Required Text: To go to useful textbook companion websites click on the book cover images. Andrea Lunsford, et al. Everything's an Argument; with Readings. Bedford/St.Martin's. 2007. ISBN: 0-312-44750-7. Optional Text: Hacker, Diana. Rules For Writers. Bedford/St. Martin's. 2004. ISBN: 0-312-40685-1. How to Purchase Books: All the textbooks are available at the UB bookstore. If you prefer to order them on-line, here are two direct links for each textbook: Everything's an Argument: amazon.com bookfinder4u.com Rules For Writers: amazon.com bookfinder4u.com Course Description and Objectives The aim of the course is to help you write with a sense of audience and purpose--how to use argumentative strategies effectively and persuasively, accommodating the values and views of the group of people you are writing to, without changing your own view in the process. In addition to those rhetorical skills, you will, through the readings, also become aware of how other writers use similar techniques to accentuate their point of view. Course Requirements 4 major papers, including a working draft for each one. I will not grade “virgin” papers; that is, papers without timely drafts. If you hand in a final paper without anything else, I will assume that it is a draft. No late drafts!! I will not accept any late drafts unless you have a valid excuse and notify me in advance. If you have two or more exams on a due date, talk to me, as early as possible, about an adjusted schedule. You will have more flexibility for your final papers. Reaction papers. These are short (1 page or less) reactions to the readings you will have to do at home. They will not be checked for grammar or “perfect” writing techniques. They are designed to keep you in the mode of writing and to share your views with others in the class. To that end, EMAIL EACH REACTION PAPER TO ME BY 5 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE THE READINGS ARE DUE. If you cannot email a reaction on the day before class, simply email it one or more days earlier (reactions that are not emailed on time cannot be made up). Participation in class and peer review workshops. The Four Major Papers Paper # 1: Analysis of an Ad (2-3 pages typed) Paper # 2: Persuasive Research Essay (3-4 pages typed) Paper # 3: Evaluation (3-4 pages typed) Paper # 4: Proposal for a Solution (3-4 pages typed) Class Discussions In class we will interweave discussions of texts and their techniques of writing with our own writing projects. We will also discuss each other’s writings as well as workshop our projects. Since the success of our class depends on your active participation, I expect you to take part in class discussions. IDEAL Program Attendance Policy: Classrom attendance is an integral part of the academic experience; therefore, students are expected to attend all class sessions. If an absence is unavoidable, the student, prior to class, should advise the instructor. Arrangements should be made at that time for additional assignments if appropriate. Students should be aware that missing any class session will drop their grade by one letter grade. Any student who misses the first class session will be dropped from the course and tuition penalty and fee will apply. Missing two or more class sessions will be cause for a failing grade. It is also expected that students arrive on time and not leave until the class is dismissed. Tardiness will result in a reduced grade for the course. If you cannot attend every class session you should consider dropping the course. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of passing off somebody else’s work as your own, whether it is literally “stealing” somebody else’s work word-for-word or using somebody else’s ideas without acknowledging so, even if you put them in your own words. Plagiarism demonstrates contempt for ethical standards, your instructor, and your peers. Thus, if you hand in plagiarized work, you will receive zero credit for the assignment and risk failing the course. See also Plagiarism and the Web. 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