Course: UNYP 41180 English Composition 2
Credits: 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS
Length: 1 semester (15 weeks)
In-class contact hours: 45
Language of Instruction: English
Level: Lower-level course in a bachelor's degree program
Pre-requisites: C- or better in English Composition 1
Teaching methods: Lectures, readings, discussion
Class times, rooms
Thursdays 09:00 - 12:00, PC Lab 2
Instructor
William Barnard, Ph.D.
Catalog Description
Continuation of English Composition 1 with a focus on longer, more complex writing projects.
Over the course of a semester, students will produce 3,000 to 5,000 words of revised prose, plus additional assignments. At least 40% of the final grade will be based on evaluation of revised prose.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
* write complex analytic arguments, well-supported by evidence/examples;
* use online academic databases to find relevant information for writing projects;
* incorporate material from external sources in their writing projects, using correct citation;
* understand the requirements of academic integrity;
* understand the concept of plagiarism and know how to avoid it;
* correctly use APA citation format.
To successfully complete the course, students will:
* develop coherent, sustained arguments or interpretations in writing, supported by appropriate examples;
* use research skills to discover material relevant for course work;
* articulate ideas, and respond to the ideas of others, in the context of group discussions;
* manage self and time to successfully meet course requirements, including preparation (homework and studying), attendance, active participation, and the timely submission of assignments.
General Education Requirements
A grade of C- or better in this course satisfies the General Education requirements in the following categories:
Basic Communication
Students will:
* produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms;
* demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts;
* research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details;
* develop proficiency in oral discourse; and
* evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria.
The competencies of Critical Thinking / Reasoning and Information Management are infused throughout this course.
Critical Thinking / Reasoning
Students will:
* identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or others' work; and
* develop well-reasoned arguments.
Information Management
Students will:
* perform the basic operations of personal computer use;
* understand and use basic research techniques; and
* locate, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Required Readings, Viewings, Listenings
Bartholomae, D., & Petrosky, A. (2008). Ways of Reading (8th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martins.
All readings are available on reserve in paper format in the UNYP library.
Course Requirements, with estimated workloads
* Essays (6) - 10 hours of preparation, writing, and revising per essay - 60 hours total
* Revisions (6) - 6 hours per revision - 36 hours total
* Critiques of student essays (6) - 2 hours per critique - 12 hours total
* Active participation in class meetings - 45 hours total
* Weekly readings - 20 hours total
Total estimated workload for the semester: 173 hours
Criteria for Determination of Grade, including evaluation methods
* 15 % Participation
* 15 % In-class quizzes
* 20 % Critiques of student essays
* 50 % Final portfolio
Criteria for evaluating specific assignments are included with the assignment.
General Requirements
* All course work is governed by the UNYP Honor Code, and students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and academic integrity in their work. All students are expected to be familiar with the UNYP Honor Code.
* All readings / viewings / listenings should be completed before that week's class meeting; they form the basis of that week's work in class.
* Students should have a copy (paper or electronic) of the week's readings at each class meeting.
* Mobile phones should be on silent; no calling or texting during class meetings (wait until the breaks).
* All media and communication devices, including computers, may not be used in ways that distract you or other students from our work during class meetings.
* Unless otherwise specified, papers / essays are due by email.
* Late work is not accepted.
* Missed work / assignments / assessments may not be made up.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their teacher as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodation.
Grading scale
A: Outstanding work
B: Good work, distinctly above average
C: Acceptable work
D: Work that is significantly below average
F: Work that does not meet minimum standards for passing the course
Specific grading criteria are included with each assignment.
Technology Expectations
* Regular use of word processing software
* Regular use of internet
* Regular use of online databases
* Regular use of UNYP NetLearn
* Regular use of email.
Please note that this course makes substantial use of a course blog and electronic communciation via email. Regular checking of the course blog and the email address listed for you in UNYP's database is required.
