Course Information

Spring 09

Number

ENGL 101C

Title

English Composition for Native Speakers of Other Languages

Academic English II

Description

Students in this course will learn to effectively write and speak English in preparation for English 150 and 250.  English grammar and essay writing techniques will be addressed.  Cultural impact on understanding language will also be a focus of discussion and writing assignments.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will

• Be able to confidently converse and write in academic settings,
• Be aware of cultural implications in communication, and
• Be confident in their approach to Freshman Composition assignments--written and oral.

Instructor

Office

Email

Jeni DiSalvo

Carver 350

See most recent schedule. (www.public.iastate.edu/~disalvo/101/Schedule101.htm)

disalvo@iastate.edu;

Texts

Academic Writing by Illona Leki

Submission

All assignments will be submitted electronically (via web page or email) or as a printout from a computer program. No handwritten or typed papers will be accepted.  Computers are available in the library and Ross Hall for those who do not have access to computers at home.

Email versions of assignments are an option to hard copy submissions—but email submissions are not required. 

All web-posted and email submissions must be acknowledged with a “Reply” from the instructor and verification of the receipt date.  File, email problems and/or faulty disks are the responsibility of the student, and late and/or defective files are not considered submitted.  The student is responsible for ensuring that all links and files are received, acknowledged, and in working order prior to the due dates.

All hard copies of papers must be turned in to the instructor—not to the office or in the instructor’s mailbox.

KEEP COPIES OF ALL YOUR WORK!  Do not delete or throw away anything until after semester grades are posted.  You are responsible for keeping records of your own papers and grades.

Grading

Your course grade will be based on four major writing projects (100 pts) and two minor writing projects (50 pts.).  The exercises conducted during class will also count towards your grade. (These assignments are subject to change based on time constraints and instructor discretion.)

Only ONE assignment will be accepted late with a 10% penalty for each week late with a two week maximum—after two weeks, the assignment will not be accepted for a grade.  In-class exercises can only be completed during those class periods in which they were assigned—NO EXCEPTIONS!

Absence is not an acceptable excuse for late papers or homework.

No assignments will be accepted after midnight (via email) on the last scheduled day of regular classes (not the final exam date).

98-100%

93-97

90-92

87-89

83-86

80-82

77-79

73-76

70-72

67-69

63-66

60-62

<60

A+

A

A

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

D

D-

F

Evaluation

Assignments and papers will be evaluate based on the following criteria:

50%     Content and following the directions on the assignment sheet),

20%     Mechanics (spelling grammar, punctuation, and     

            organization),

20%     Application of course material, and

10%     Creativity and preparation.

Plagiarism

·       Sources for all papers must be available for the instructor to check at any time,

·       Sources in all papers need to be fully documented using current MLA format,

·       Failure to document sources or turning in someone else’s paper with your name on it could result in a failing grade on the paper. Opportunity to rewrite will be at the instructor’s or department’s discretion. Plagiarism on any assignment may result in a failing grade for the class and official action by the college.

Attendance

You are not required to come to class; however, your final grade includes 100 points for attending class plus the points that are derived from exercises that we do during class time.  Those exercises cannot be made up outside of class, so you will need to come to class to get those points.  Since much of this course involves collaborative work, your attendance will affect the quality for the entire group.

Weather cancellations

Listen to the radio and/or television for school delays and cancellations. If class is cancelled for any reason, I will post the information on the class web page on the message board at least 30 minutes before class start time.  You should check the message board before going to class if you are in doubt.

Writing Center

This center will help you with any part of the writing process. They will not, however, serve as a proofreading service.

Accommodation

If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to go to the Disability Resource (DR) Office for coordination in your academic accommodations.  The DR is located in the Student Services Building, Room 1076.  Their phone number is 515-294-6624, TDD 515-294-6335 or email Beatrice Awoniyi at awoniyib@iastate.edu.