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El Paso Community College Syllabus Official Course Description SUBJECT AREA COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER COURSE TITLE COURSE HOURS

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English ENGL 1302 Composition II Research Writing and Literary Analysis 3 3 0__ Credits Lec Lab

Catalog Description Continues intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasizes effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts (including artistic literature); systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions including the application of these to literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 with a "C" or better (3:0)

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Course Objectives Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to accomplish the following. A. Refine and extend composition, reading, and logic skills. B. Engage in critical thinking skills, creative thinking, innovation, and inquiry, and demonstrate analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. C. Effectively use information resources such as libraries, field research, experts, and mass media. D. Demonstrate effective written, oral and/or visual communication skills. E. Organize research data and commentary to develop an effective and unique thesis. F. Compose an acceptable research paper including proper use of sources according to the current MLA, APA, and/or current scientific format. The Writing Center is available online to assist you with editing your papers. Here is the link to the Online Writing Center. Click the link or Right click on the link to open it and go to the website. The site will open in a new window. https://www.epcc.edu/Services/WritingCenter G. Use of appropriate literary terminology. H. Exhibit analytical insight and appreciation of two literary types (short stories, poetry, drama, or film). I. Write a minimum of two competent critical essays or equivalent writings with an interpretive/analytical emphasis. J. Demonstrate personal responsibility skills including the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. K. (Recommended) Attend or view at least one interpretive performance of a piece of literature (poetry, reading, play, film, etc.)

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THECB Learning Outcomes (ACGM) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research process. 2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within foucused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays. 3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence. 4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action. 5. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)

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Evaluation A. Pre-assessment Instructors should check each student's prerequisites the first week of class. Those who do not qualify should be sent back to Admissions. B. Post-assessment 1. The research project will count fifty percent of the course grade. This part of the grade should reflect evaluation of the various research steps as well as the final paper itself. It is up to the individual instructor to decide how much weight these preparatory steps will carry, but under no circumstances should the instructor base the entire research grade solely on the completed final product. 2. The assignments on literature will count for the other fifty percent of the course grade. 3. The instructor is required to schedule an appropriate activity for the final exam period. The completed research paper and critical analyses should be sufficient to demonstrate mastery of course content. The following are some suggested uses of the final exam period. a. Students take an exam over assigned literature selections. b. Students give oral presentations, which summarize their research projects. c. Students write or submit a third literary paper such as an analysis or other interpretive writing based on a film, live performance, or novel. d. Students view an appropriate audio-visual presentation. e. Students meet with the instructor to review course work. 4. Plagiarism is both intellectual theft and academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. Any work that is plagiarized could result in failure of the course. See the Student Handbook. C. Remediation 1. Revision of research papers shall be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. 2. A critical analysis which is evaluated by the instructor as unsatisfactory may be rewritten at the discretion of the instructor. 3. Students needing assistance with writing problems should contact the instructor. Assistance is also available through the Writing Centers or other programs at all campuses. 4. Make-up work and retakes of quizzes may be provided at the instructor's discretion.

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Grading Percentages: Grade percentages for determining a final grade may be revised by the individual instructor, but should approximate the following proportions: research 50% and literature 50%. Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 F = below 60 B = 80 - 89 I = Incomplete C = 70 - 79 W = Withdrew or Withdrawn D = 60 - 69

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Disability Statement (American with/Disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (8314198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024

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6 Drop Rule Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information.

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Title IX and Sex Discrimination Title 9 (20 U.S.C. 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106) states the following: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) prohibits stalking, date violence, sexual violence, and domestic violence for all students, employees and visitors (male or female). If you have any concerns related to discrimination, harassment, or assault (of any type) you can contact the Assistant to the Vice President for Student and Enrollment services at 915-831-2655. Employees can call the Manager of Employee Relations at 915-831-6458. Reports of sexual assault/violence may also be reported to EPCC Police at 915-831-2200.

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4 El Paso Community College Syllabus Instructor’s Course Requirements I.

Course Number and Instructor Information Composition II English 1302-13240 Fall 2020 Online Class is in session 24 hours a day, seven days a week Instructor’s name: Phone Number:

Email:

Mr. Pérez 831-7138 (This number is my office phone number. For obvious reasons, I will not be in my office, but you can leave a message. I will call back if you leave a callback number.) [email protected] (We will be communicating primarily on

Blackboard, but Outlook is good for emergencies or for other unforeseen reasons.) Mission del Paso, Room D137 (but I will not be going to the campus anytime soon.)

Office Office Hours:

“Official” Hours M-F 8am-10am

Actual Hours: Every day/all day/all night really (I will be logging on and off throughout the day/night, every day.) II.

Text(s) and Materials A. Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 16th edition. James D. Lester. Longman Publishers Inc., 2018. (Not required) B. A Writer’s Reference, 9th edition. Diane Hacker and Nancy Summers. Bedford/St. Martin’s 2017. (Not required) C. Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing, 6th Compact Edition. Edgar V. Roberts and Robert Zweig. Prentice Hall, 2015. (Not required) D. Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck. First published in 1937. (I will provide a scanned copy, but you may obtain your own copy if you wish.) E. Although these books are not “required,” they are the books that were referenced to build the class. If you so choose and money is not an issue, you are more than welcome to obtain them and use them as references yourself. But, I repeat, the books are not required. I will provide all the materials needed on Blackboard.

F. Basic School Supplies (These items are required) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Computer (not your smart phone) Microsoft Office (Documents completed on other types of software do not always open) Reliable Internet Access Knowledge of Blackboard Learning (I myself only know the basics. It’s a monster.)

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G. Blackboard Learning is an application for online teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing. Use Firefox or Google Chrome to access and use Blackboard. Do not use Internet Explorer. Blackboard will not work properly. Furthermore, the papers must be completed using Microsoft Word. Access Blackboard at online.epcc.edu. Your username is your EPCC username (same as email) and your password is your Banner PIN (6-digit number). For assistance with username and password call 915-831-6440 (available Monday-Thursday 7am to 9pm and Friday 7am to 5pm). Once you are logged on, Blackboard provides tutorials to help you get started and navigate through the application. So if you are new to Blackboard, I’m still a novice myself, there is help. You can also contact the EPCC Blackboard Help Desk: 1-888-296-0863. III.

Course Requirements Students’ grades will be based primarily on one long research paper (25%) and two shorter “critical analyses” papers (20%). Quizzes on assigned readings from Writing Research Papers slides (10%), prewriting assignments, i.e. brainstorm, outline, note cards etc. (10%), presentations (group work in some cases) and class discussions on Discussion Board (20%), and two exams (15%) will also be required.

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Instructor’s Policies Except under extreme circumstances and adequate prior notice, make up tests will not be granted and late work will not be accepted. Since this semester is an intense five-week

course, you are expected to log on every day, particularly Monday through Friday (but weekends too), and keep up with deadlines. Classroom Etiquette:

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Attendance Students are expected to log on to Blackboard every day, particularly MondayFriday—but weekends too.

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Cheating Students will receive zeros and may be dropped from the course for cheating. Cheating consists of submitting someone else’s work in any way, shape or form and expecting credit for it. Cheating takes place in a variety of ways. Students should simply do their own work and avoid any suspicion. Make sure it is YOU on the other end of the computer.

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Respect others Basically, students are expected to treat this class and their fellow classmates with respect. Please refrain from any inappropriate language or disparaging remarks or comments when communicating through Blackboard.

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One final word Forgive me for stating the obvious, but please remember that online classes are student driven—a lonely experience. In other words, the responsibility of logging on, finding the assignments, reading instructions, keeping up with the assignments, and meeting deadlines depends on you and you alone. It is just you and the computer, you and the screen. Nobody else. In other words, online courses are self-driven and run on self-motivation. I must confess that I am not a fan of online teaching, so my online class is very basic. If you have never used Blackboard, it takes a while to learn how to navigate, upload assignments and so on. But be patient, ask for help, and you will get the hang of it before you know it. You will find that Blackboard is actually very easy to use.

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Outline/Calendar of the Semester’s Activities: I.

Introduction to Class A. Syllabus and Course requirements B. Instructions: Choosing a Topic, Brainstorming, and the thesis sentence

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Writing Research Papers: The Research Paper, Choosing a Topic, Setting Goals A. B. C. D.

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Writing Research Papers: Conducting the Research and Finding Sources A. B. C. D.

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Topic, Brainstorming, and Working Thesis Sentence (Due Aug. 28) Instructions: Proposal and MLA Format Slides: Parts 1, 2, and 3 (Writing Research Papers) Quiz: Parts 1, 2, and 3 Writing Research Papers (Aug. 31)

Research Proposal Due, Must be typed in MLA format (Due Sep. 4) Instructions: How to write and outline Slides: Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Writing Research Papers) Quiz: Parts 4, 5, and 6 Writing Research Papers (Sep. 11)

Writing Research Papers: Plagiarism, the Best Sources, Taking Notes A. Working Outline Due, Must be typed using proper outline format and correct MLA format (Due Sep. 14) B. Instructions: Bibliography Cards, Note Cards, and Image of the Source C. Slides: Parts 7, 8, and 9 (Writing Research Papers) D. Quiz: Parts 7, 8, 9 Writing Research Papers (Sep. 18)

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Writing Research Papers: Writing the Paper and Inserting Citations A. Bibliography Cards, Note Cards, and Image of Source (due Sep. 21) B. Slides: Parts 10, 11, 12, and 13 (Writing Research Papers)

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Transition from research writing to studying fiction: I will post stories and presentation instructions for Discussion Board:

The Stories The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway The Murder by John Steinbeck Carmen’s Watch (or Una Pareja Chicana) by José Núñez Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell The Chaser by John Collier The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck VII.

The Topics Literature: Definition, History, and Genres Some Literature Terms Plot Structure Characters Point of View Symbolism Theme

Literature: Prose Fiction (Sep. 26-Oct. 23) A. Short Story Presentations and Discussion Board B. Exam: Literature and Prose Fiction. (Oct. 23) Test will cover “Literature,” (its history, genres, and why we study it), the terms pointed out in class, “Plot,” “Structure,” “Characters,” “Point of View,” “Symbolism,” “Allegory,” and “Theme.” It will also cover all the stories read and discussed in class. The exam is a multiple choice test. C. Final Draft of Research Paper Due Friday, Oct. 30 (Late papers will not be permitted under any circumstances.)

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Literature: Poetry (Oct. 24-Nov. 10) A. Poetry, Poetry Presentation Instructions, Discussion Board B. Poems for reading and discussion: Emily Dickinson: Robert Frost: William Wordsworth: William Shakespeare: Sylvia Plath: Walt Whitman: Maya Angelou: William Shakespeare: Robert Frost’s: Pablo Neruda: Edgar Allan Poe: Andrew Marvell:

“Because I Could Not Stop for Death” “Mending Wall” “Daffodils” “Sonnet 130: My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun” “Metaphors” “O Captain! My Captain! “Caged Bird” “Sonnet 18: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?” “The Road Not Taken” “If You Forget Me” “Annabel Lee” “To His Coy Mistress”

C. Instructions: Critical Analysis Paper (Analysis of a short story) D. Short Story Analysis due Wednesday, Nov. 25 (Late papers will not be accepted.) IX.

Literature: Drama (Nov. 11-Dec. 4)

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Drama: History, Literature, and Performance Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Drama Review Assignments Instructions: Critical Analysis Paper (Analysis of a Poem) Poem Analysis due Friday, Dec. 4 (Late papers will not be accepted)

Final Exam (Available starting Monday, December 7 until Thursday, December 12) Exam Covers Poetry and Drama—the study of poetry, the poems read and discussed in class, the study of drama, and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman (The exam is a multiple choice test.)

Summary of key dates: Mon. Fri. Mon. Fri. Fri. Mon. Fri. Mon. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Wed. Fri. M-R

Aug. 24 Aug. 28 Aug. 31 Sep. 4 Sep. 11 Sep. 14 Sep. 18 Sep. 21 Sep. 25 Nov. 13 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 25 Dec. 4 Dec. 7-12

Classes Begin Topic, Brainstorm, and Thesis Statement due Writing Research Papers Quiz: Parts 1-3 Research Paper Proposal Due Writing Research Papers Quiz: Parts 4-6 Outline Due Writing Research Papers Quiz: Parts 7-9 Bibliography, Note Cards, and Image of Source Writing Research Papers Quiz: Parts 10-13 Last day to withdraw from the class Literature, Prose Fiction, and Short Story Exam Research paper due (late papers not accepted) Short story analysis due (late papers not accepted) Poetry analysis due (late papers not accepted) Final Exam (Poetry and Drama)

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10 Grade Sheet: English 1302 Contact Information Name: Phone: Email:

Quizzes, Writing Research Papers 10% = Parts 1-3 Aug. 31

Parts 4-6 Sep. 11

Parts 7-9 Sep. 18

Parts 10-13 Sep. 25

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Research Paper, Prewriting Assignments 10% = TBSTS Aug. 28

Proposal Sep. 4

Outline Sep. 14

Cards Sep. 21

Research Paper 25% = Final Draft Oct. 30

Literary Analyses Papers 20% = Short Story Nov. 25

Poem Dec. 4

Discussion Board Presentations and Participation 20% = Short Story

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Drama

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Sep. 26-Oct. 23

Sep. 26-Oct. 23

Oct. 24-Nov. 10

Oct. 24-Nov. 10

Nov. 11-Dec. 4

Nov. 11-Dec. 4

Exams 15% = Midterm Oct. 23

Final Exam Dec. 7-12

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