Syllabus

 ** FELICIAN COLLEGE, LODI NEW JERSEY **  ** DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING I—ENG 101 ** ** DIVISION: ARTS AND SCIENCES PROFESSOR: J. PEDERSEN ** Spring 2011

** I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: ** This course focuses on increasing the level of writing skills and on reading comprehension. The use of the thesis sentence and the patterns of organization of reading and writing are stressed, as is further study of grammar, sentence structure, and essay writing, **Weekly tutoring in the Center for Learning is required and is part of the final grade.** Tutors and instructors work closely together each week to help the student improve his or her writing through individual instruction.

**II. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE**: 1. Write **__five full-length essays__** with clear beginning, middle, and end. 2. Master proof-reading skills in order to make no more than ten grammatical errors in a 500 word essay. 3. Comprehend readings and be able to identify the thesis and principal points. 4. Use detail, examples, amplification, and support to develop an intelligent, persuasive, and interesting essay. 5. Use revisions and rough drafts to improve writing. Show improvement and changes between the rough draft and final copy. Rough drafts are handed in for every out-of-class paper. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic English grammar. 7. Hand in a **__Revision Portfolio__** with ALL errors on graded papers corrected. 8. Earn a passing grade from your tutor for increased skills in grammar, writing, and **revising essays**. 9. Pass the **__midterm and final exam__**.

**III RESOURCE MATERIAL REQUIRED**: //Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing// Arlow, Pamela

**IV. TEACHING LEARNING AIDS**: In-class exercises, group work, hand-outs, homework.

**V. ATTENDANCE**: Attendance is recorded at the start of every class. Each student is allowed 3 unexcused absences without penalty. Beyond this, further absences result in a LOWER grade due to missed work and class participation. You lose one point from your final grade for each unexcused absence over the 3 absences allowed. Being more than 15 minutes late, leaving early, or going in and out during class counts as a half absence. Any absence may be EXCUSED if valid wri nnbtten documentation is given.

**VI. LATE PAPERS**: No rough drafts may be handed in late because we use them in class and exchange them for review. If yours is missing, you can't take part in the revision process with the rest of the class. You will be given an alternate assignment and will lose credit for missing the rough draft exchange.

Final papers, however, may be handed in late by one class day. After that time, the grade for the paper will be lowered by one half-grade for every day it is late.

Note: No paper may be handed in after the next one is due. At that time, it automatically becomes an "F." If you are having trouble completing your assignments, please see me so other arrangements may be made.

**VII. OFFICE HOURS**: Please contact me via email at jpedersen1@aol.com or in the event of an emergency call 908-754-4620.

**VIII. EVALUATION**--Total grade is an average of all these grades. 5 essays = 30% Midterm = 15% Final exam = 15% Class participation = 10% Tutor evaluation = 10% Portfolio/Journal = 10% In-class work = 10% *Class Participation is an important part of this course. Included in class participation is your attendance AND the contribution you make to this class. Good attendance, being prepared, asking and answering questions will earn you an "A" or "B" for class participation. Absences, not taking part in class activities, frequent lateness, walking in and out of class, or not taking part in class earn a lower grade, such as "C," "D" or "F" in class participation. Take advantage of this easy way to contribute to the class, to make it more interesting, and to add an "A" to your average.

This course adheres strictly to the Felician College Honor Code. All work submitted for this course absolutely must be one's own and no plagiarism, cheating, or use of another's work is allowed.

** COURSE SCHEDULE ** Class #1 Writing sample Chapter 1 (p. 3) The Writing Process HW: Writing assignments

Class #2 Journal Review homework Chapter 13 (p. 293) Verbs and Subjects HW: Exercises

Class #3 Journal Review homework Chapter 2 (p. 21) Preparing to Write HW: Exercises

Class #4 Journal Review homework Chapter 14 (p. 311) Subject-verb Agreement HW: Exercises

Class #5 Journal Review homework Chapter 3 (p. 36) Building a Framework HW: Exercises

Class #6 Journal Review homework Chapter 15 (p. 325) Coordination and Subordination HW: Exercises

Class #7 Journal Review homework Chapter 4 (p. 56) Introducing the Essay Essay #1 (p. 55) Topic 1 HW: Exercises

Class #8 Journal Review homework Chapter 16 (p. 338) Run-on HW: Exercises

Class #9 Journal Review homework Chapter 5 (p. 68) Developing Body Paragraphs HW: Exercises

Class #10 Journal Review essays Class #11 Journal Review homework Chapter 17 (p. 354) Sentence Essay #1 Collected Essay #2 Assigned (p. 55) Topic 2 HW: Exercises

Class #12 Journal Review homework Chapter 6 (p. 95) Concluding the Essay HW: Exercises

Class #13 Journal Review homework Chapter 18 (p. 370) Pronoun Case HW: Exercises

Class #14 Journal Review homework Chapter 7 (p. 105) Revising Chapter 11 (p. 233) Summary Chapter 12 (p. 261) Research Paper Review for midterm exam HW: Exercises

Class#15 Journal Review homework Chapter 19 (p. 383) Pronoun Agreement Chapter 20 (p. 405) Modifiers Chapter 22 (p. 425) Verb Shifts Essay #2 Collected Essay #3 Assigned (p. 55) Topic 3 HW: Exercises

Class #16 Journal Review homework Chapter 29 (p. 512) Apostrophes Chapter 30 (p. 523) Quotation Marks HW: Exercises