ENGL

1101 Syllabus Fall 2013|my name here 1

English 1101: Writing and Inquiry in Academic Communities

(aka Writing About Writing About Writing!)

CONTACT INFO

Instructor: my name here Office Phone: see Moodle page E-mail: my email address

Office: Cameron 113 Office Hours: TBD My email hours: M-F 9-5

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS

Portfolio Keeping: A guide for students, 2nd ed., by Nedra Reynolds & Rich Price. Bedford/St. Martins: New York, 2006. A Writing Notebook. You will be journaling regularly in class and are expected to have this with you every time we meet. Choose something you like, whether its a basic composition notebook, a fancy leather-bound journal, or anything in between. This must be a physical, paper notebook; we will not be using electronics for this, preferably a marble composition book. There will also occasionally be hand-outs so you may want a folder as well. See below for classroom tech policy. Set aside part of your supplies budget for printing--assigned articles and handouts will be available on class website or via email, you will be expected to print these and bring them to class; you also may be asked to print your work to be turned in as a hard copy, or to workshop in class. Access to: All of these things are available at UNC Charlottes Atkins Library 24/7 and at other locations across campus. o A computer -- The internet You will need to access your UNC Charlotte email account and Moodle regularly. You will be creating an e-portfolio on Mahara (accessed through Moodle.) You should make an account on dropbox.com and upload all coursework there. Flash drives get lost, computers crash, so use an online storage service for all your documents. Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Prezi o A printer

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I. In English 1101, writing is both the primary subject of inquiry and the primary activity. Students write, revise, edit and reflect on their writing with the support of the teacher and peers. Students also engage critically with the opinions and voices of others, as they are encouraged to understand how their writing can have an effect on themselves and their environments. As the primary subject of readings and discussion, writing is explored as it relates to different contexts, discourses, cultures and textual media. As students inquire into literacy, they understand their own writing and development with heightened awareness.

ENGL 1101 Syllabus Fall 2013|my name here 2 Grades are derived primarily from portfolios that include work generated throughout the term; engagement and participation also have a significant effect on students grades.

COURSE GOALS

The guiding concept for this class is as follows: One of the major goals of the writing courseis to move students ideas about language and writing from the realm of the automatic and unconscious to the forefront of their thinking (from Writing About Writing; Wardle & Downs 2011, p. v). In order to do that, we will do the following: Think about the ways and contexts in which we approach reading and writing. Examine the connections between personal and academic writing, the settings in which each takes place, and the conventions that make each effective. Build confidence in writing by adopting a stance toward writing that is reflective, analytical, and flexible. Begin identifying as practicing writers who are part of a university community. English 1101 fulfills the first part of General Education Goal 1 for Freshman Composition. It is a part of a two-course sequence and a prerequisite for English 1102. Because reading, talking and writing are inextricably linked, you will do all three as a part of your work in this class. However, this is a writing class and you will: Write for specific audiences. Write in varied genres for varied purposes. Write to understand and explore. Explore ideas about personal and academic literacies. Think critically about rhetoric. Revise and edit your own work and respond constructively to peers work. Reflect on your writing and your identity as a writer

COURSE POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Attendance, Tardiness, and Etc

The FYW program-wide attendance policy is as follows: Students may have three absences without a penalty to their final grade. Subsequent absences will result in a grade deduction to their final course grade for every class missed thereafter. Therefore, each absence after the third will cause your final grade to be reduced by a whole letter. (In other words, if you would have earned a B, but you have four absences, the highest you can expect to earn will be a C; if you have five absences, you can only get a D, and so on). Anyone accruing 7 or more absences will be unable to pass the class. There is no such thing as an excused absence except by permission of the Dean of Students. You get three absences total, no matter the reason.

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o (Additionally, you have two days per academic year that can be used for religious observance without penalty. However, if you must be absent for a religious observance, you are required to file a Request for Religious Observance form (http://legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media/policies/ps-134- AccommodationForm.pdf), and notify me at least a week before the absence.) Arriving Late/Leaving Early: Arriving more than 2-3 minutes late for class is considered being tardynot only can this be considered as part of your grade for Participation and Professionalism, but if you accumulate 60 minutes of tardiness or early departure, it will add up to an absence and will count towards your attendance record. If you need to leave early for some reason, please inform me either before class or during the break. The amount of time left in the class session when you leave will be counted toward your 60 minutes. If you must be absent or tardy for some reason, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate to find out what you may have missed, as well as to check the class Moodle site for any calendar changes. If you would like me to double check your attendance record, I would be glad to do so via email, but not before or after class. In addition, if you email me to find out what you missed in class, I will advise you to check with a classmate or make an appointment with me during my office hours. Please do not sleep during our class. If you are not feeling well enough to participate fully, then you should not be in class. Sleeping during class will seriously affect your participation grade, and may also affect your attendance record if it is a repeating issue.

Technology: - thinking about this how to incorporate more w/o interruptions

Although we will use Moodle for many of our class activities, we will be tech-free when we meet face-to-face. Cell phones, laptops, and wearing head-phones are all prohibited during class meetings. Unless we have specifically arranged to use laptops during class, please do not have them open! There may be designated times when you are permitted to use your laptop, so its fine to bring it with you, but it should not be on your desk during class otherwise. You are expected to take notes and do in-class writing in your paper notebooks. If you require assistive technology in writing, special arrangements can be made; in this case, see me and we will discuss it in person. Your cell phone should be turned off or set on silent, and should remain out of sight for the duration of class. You should not text or even have your phone out during class. If you are a parent/caretaker for someone else, or have a family emergency, and MUST have access to your phone, you should discuss this with me BEFORE class. In those circumstances, if you must take a call or text during class time, please exit the classroom and return when you are finished. Please note that part of your Participation grade comes from observing a no tech zone in our class. Please keep your phones and etc turned off and put away while were in class. Keep in mind that I may not interrupt class to remind you to put your phone awayand just because I didnt say anything doesnt mean I didnt noticeit does affect your grade.

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Calendar, Due Dates, Late Assignments & Missed Quizzes:

The syllabus and calendar are subject to change. You will be notified of changes via your uncc- email account, as well as by updates on the course Moodle page. It is expected that you will check your UNC Charlotte email account and the course Moodlepage daily, M-F. You are responsible for keeping up with all changes. Assignments are due in two possible ways: in class, and online via Moodle. There will be specific details and deadlines associated with each particular assignment. Check the Moodle page for details. o Assignments due in class will be due at the beginning of class. There is a ten-minute grace period; after that, your assignment begins to lose points; see late policy below. If you must be absent on a due date, you must either: email it to me as an attachment, post it to Moodle, or deliver it to my mailbox (the secretary must time/date stamp it for you) BEFORE CLASS. o Assignments due online will have a set time (i.e. midnight, 5 pm, etc). Again, there is a ten-minute grace period, after which your grade is reduced; see late policy below. Please check to be sure that anything you have posted can be opened and accessed by me from a PC using Microsoft Word (doc or docx file). If I cant open your document, it will be considered late! o My computer crashed! Accidents happen with computers; therefore, I strongly suggest that you back up all of your work. This is what your dropbox.com account is for. Having problems with your computer or printer will not excuse you from assignment deadlines. o My printer is out of ink! and I didnt have money to print! Plan ahead. It is your responsibility to arrange for your printing needs so that you can bring hard copies of assignments and readings to class as required. In addition, dont wait until the last minute to use the library printerssometimes they are out of order, or the library is so busy that you have to wait for a computerif you are more than 10 minutes late to class on a due date, your paper will also be considered late. Late policy: o Major Assignments (Essays) From 10 minutes to 1 hour late: grade is reduced by 50% From 1 to 24 hours late: no points given for draft. Student will still receive instructor feedback for revision. After 24 hours: no points given for draft, no instructor feedback given; student must take draft to WRC in order to get feedback, make revisions, and complete the assignment (see Successful Completion of Course policy below). o Final Portfolio: late policy is listed below under Grades and Course Completion. If the portfolio is more than 24 hours late, student will be ineligible to pass the course. o Presentations, Quizzes & Homeworks Presentations cannot be made up (without recommendation from the Dean of Students). Quizzes cannot be made up (without recommendation from the Dean of Students).

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Homework: after one hour, it is late. Can be turned in up to 48 hours late for half credit.

Grades and Course Completion

Successful Completion of the Course: o Failure to complete all necessary drafts of each major assignment will result in failure of the class All required drafts of the major assignments (Literacy Memoir, Auto- Ethnography, and Writers Reflection- TBD) with the necessary feedback and revisions, must be present in your final portfolio in order to pass the course. These three are the most important in showing growth and learning over the semester, and without them, it cannot be assessed whether or not you have met the goals of the course. o Failure to submit a completed portfolio on time: From 10 minutes-24 hours late: you cannot receive any of the points still to be earned with the Portfolio; you only retain the points youd already earned in the course up to that point. More than 24 hours late: you cannot pass the course. I will be glad to discuss your grade with you during my office hours/by appointment. I wont take time before/after class to discuss individuals grades or attendance issues. This policy also applies to talking about your assignments in detail (your topic, your draft, etc). If youd like to talk about these things, email me and well make an appointment for a time I can give you my full attention.

GRADING not sure about this yet

Your course grade will be a combination of points assigned for two things: Portfolio and Participation:

How points become your grade: 651-750=A; 551-650=B; 451-550=C; 301-440=D; less than 300=F

Portfolio 450 points Final Presentation 100 points Participation 200 points o Total: 750 points Portfolio: (450 available points)

Literacy Memoir (100 total): o First draft and peer workshop 25 o Second draft and Reflection 25 o Final draft and Updated Reflection 50 Discourse Community Project/Auto-Ethnography (100 total): o Project (Presentation & Individual Report) 30 o Reflection 10 o Revised and Polished Portfolio Version 10 WRC visit and Reflection (20)

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Journal Entries/Forum Posts (4 + Reflection) (50) Writers Reflection Essay (150 total) o First draft and peer workshop (75) o Second draft (75) Wild Cards (30): o other items may and shouldbe included in the Portfolio, as you choose, depending on what artifacts best illustrate your growth and identity as a writer.

Participationits not just about talking a lot in class: (200 available points)
100 points: Professionalism: Group work/projects(participated, stayed focused on task at hand) Thoughtful and consistent participation in class conversation. Prepared for discussion (did reading, brought materials). Respectful of others (listening to classmates, refraining from side conversations, being open to others opinions and expressive styles). Observed no-tech zone no texting, no phones on desks during class, no laptops without previous arrangement, etc. Observed classroom policies regarding sleeping, eating, etc. 100 points: Quizzes & Homework o (taken from top 15 scoresthere will be more than 15 so that youll be able to drop approximately 2 lowest scores)

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UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Disabilities Statement Students who have a disability or condition that may impair their ability to complete assignments or otherwise satisfy course criteria should meet with me to identify, discuss and document any feasible instructional modifications or accommodations. Please inform me as soon as possible after a disability or condition is diagnosed. For information and auxiliary assistance, contact the Disabilities Resource Center. If you have a disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please provide a letter of accommodation from Disability Services. For more information regarding accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 704-687-4355 or stop by their office in 230 Fretwell. The Code of Student Academic Integrity This code governs the responsibility of students to maintain integrity in academic work, defines violations of the standards, describes procedures for handling alleged violation of the standards, and lists applicable penalties. The following conduct is prohibited in that Code as violating those standards: A. Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids or other devices in any academic exercise. This definition includes unauthorized communication of information during an academic exercise. B.

ENGL 1101 Syllabus Fall 2013|my name here 7 Fabrication and Falsification. Intentional and unauthorized alteration or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Falsification is a matter of altering information, while fabrication is a matter of inventing or counterfeiting information for use in any academic exercise. C. Multiple Submission. The submission of substantial portions of the same academic work (including oral reports) for credit more than once without authorization. D. Plagiarism. Intentionally or knowingly presenting the work of another as one's own (i.e., without proper acknowledgment of the source). The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging sources is when the ideas, information, etc., are common knowledge. (NOTE: For more information regarding plagiarism, see PLAGIARISM Appendix at http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html#APP.) E. Abuse of Academic Materials. Intentionally or knowingly destroying, stealing, or making inaccessible library or other academic resource material. F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty. Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. A Note to Students: Charlotte English Department Statement on Diversity The English Department strives to create an academic climate that respects people of varied cultural backgrounds and life experiences. As a community of scholars and teachers who study language, literature, and writing, we are committed to nurturing intellectual and aesthetic diversity. In all our activities, we invite participation by diverse groups, including, but not limited to, those who define themselves in the following terms: race and ethnicity; gender; political orientation; sexual orientation; special health needs; age; religion; country of origin; and socio- economic status. Finally, by fostering multiple perspectives in our coursework, we can help our students prepare to participate in our increasingly diverse society, as well as in the global community.

Useful Resources:

The University Center for Academic Excellence: http://ucae.uncc.edu The Writing Resources Center: http://wrc.uncc.edu First Year Writing at UNC Charlotte: http://writing.uncc.edu The Office of Disability Services: http:/ds.uncc.edu/ The Purdue University Online Writing Center: http://owl.english.purdue.edu Atkins Library: http://library.uncc.edu/ The Student Career Center: http://career.uncc.edu/ The Student Health Center: http://studenthealth.uncc.edu The Office of Adult Services and Evening Services: http://oases.uncc.edu/