School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of English & Modern Languages
Course Name
Introduction to Composition
Course Code Eng 102 Section
& Section No.
Semester SPRING 2023
Instructor Name &
Initial
Office
Office Hours
Office Phone 885200, Ex-
Email Address
Department English & Modern Languages
Links North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
School Webpage: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/shss/
Department Webpage: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/shss/eml/
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COURSE AND SECTION INFORMATION
Class Time &
Location
Course N/A
Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit Hours 3
Course Description English 102 (Introduction to Composition) is targeted at the development of integrated language
skills with special focus on the mechanics of the writing process, study of grammar, with
emphasis on sentence structures, paragraph writing and topic sentence.
Course Objectives The objectives of this course are to: a) teach students mechanics of basic academic writing
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skills in English, including style, grammar, paragraph organization and reading skills, b)
provide opportunities to practice writing sentences and paragraphs using Standard English, and
c) expose students to uses of English in real life.
Student Learning On successfully completing this course, students will be able to ( ***THE NUMBER OF
Outcomes OUTCOMES WILL BE DECIDED BY THE FACULTY MEMBER)
CO 1. Learn about the basic structure of a paragraph
CO 2. Brainstorm, organize, and develop ideas
CO 3. Learn how to describe, narrate and process
CO 4. Learn about good writing and reading techniques
CO 5. Edit texts for common grammatical errors
Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes, Delivery Methods and Assessment Strategies
(***The assessment tools may vary from department to department in terms of number of exams, assignments,
projects and quizzes)
Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery methods Assessment
taxonomy and activities tools
domain/level (faculty members (faculty members
(C: Cognitive can choose any can use any number
P: Psychomotor number of tools) of tools)
A: Affective)
CO-1 Learn about the basic structure of a paragraph Lecture,
C2 Discussion Class work, Quiz,
Writing Midterm Exam,
Practice/Written Final Exam
Tests
CO-2 Brainstorm, organize, and develop ideas P3, A4 Lecture, in- Concept clarification,
class group Class work
discussion,
Writing
Practice/Written
Tests
CO-3 Learn how to describe, narrate and process C1, C2, C3 Lecture, Class work,
A1, A2 Discussion, Quiz, Assignment,
Writing Midterm exam, Final
Practice/Written Exam
Tests
CO-4 Learn about good writing and reading C5, C6, A3 Lecture, Concept,
techniques Discussion, Demonstration,
Writing Assignment, Quiz,
Practice/Written Midterm exam, Final
Tests Exam
CO-5 Edit texts for common grammatical errors P1, P6 Lecture, Class work, Quiz,
Demonstration, Assignment, Final
Writing Exam
Practice/Written
Tests
Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C
1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5: Synthesis, 6: Evaluation
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The affective domain (emotion-based): A
1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5: Characterizing
The psychomotor domain (action-based): P
1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5: Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation,
7: Origination
RECOMMENDED TEXT (s) – Primary and Supplementary
Author Title Edition & Year Publisher
John Langan College Writing Skills with Seventh New
Readings Edition
York, NY, USA: The McGraw-Hill
Companies Inc.
Betty Schrampfer Azar Understanding and Using Third Edition New
English Grammar
York, NY, USA: Pearson Education
Raymond Murphy English Grammar in Use 4th Edition Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
CEF Level: B1 - B2
John Eastwood Oxford Practice Grammar Second edition Oxford: Oxford University Press
English to English Dictionary
Thesaurus
TEACHING STRATEGY
Lecture, Whole Class Discussion, Written Task, Brainstorm, Individual/Pair/ Group Work, Teacher Feedback.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME
Your performance in ALL the exams determines your grade. The points are distributed in the following manner:
(***The number of exams, assignments, quizzes may vary from department to department)
Points
Midterm 50%
Final
Multi drafting Assignment (1) 10%
Other Assignments (3) 10%
Quizzes (4) 20%
Attendance & Performance 10%
Total 100%
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Students must attempt and submit 4 assignments and 4 quizzes. Best three performances (3 in assignments and 3 in
quizzes) will be counted in the final grading. The 4 quizzes will be: quiz 1 on paragraph organization/structure, quiz 2
on editing, quiz 3 on narrative task, and quiz 4 on process task.
One of the assignments will go through the following rounds of revision.
1. Structure & Rhetoric: The structure of a paragraph will be evaluated in the first draft focusing on: a clearly
stated topic sentence, the body of the paragraph with adequate information, examples, and explanations to
support the topic sentence, and a compelling conclusion. Also, the proper application of (or a lack of) the
cohesive connectors such as however, although, similarly, therefore, as a result, because, conversely and the
like will be marked. Use of rhetorical context such as audience, voice, purpose, word choice, and logic will
also be checked. Students will work on these in the second draft.
2. Mechanics and Grammar: In the next draft, mechanics (for example, spelling, capitalization, indentation, and
punctuation) and grammar will be checked. In this draft, the student will correct the problems related to
mechanics and grammar.
3. Overall impression: The final draft will be checked for overall impression of the paragraph.
The multi-drafting assignment is mandatory. The first draft will be written in class while the second and final drafts
will be revised at home. The number of drafts in this assignment including final submission will be two (2). The
paragraph assessed in this assignment has ONE paragraph in each draft.
NSU’s grading and performance evaluation policies will be followed in assigning your grade. Please note that all final
grades are subject to departmental review and approval.
CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT
1. The ground rule for our class is respectful, open communication. We have many things to learn from one
another. Every single question is appreciated!
2. When you come to the class, you become part of a learning community. Please be conscious of your
community role, and work toward creating a healthy learning atmosphere in the class.
3. Academic Integrity Policy: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences does not tolerate academic
dishonesty by its students. You must not be involved in cheating, copyright infringement, submitting the same
work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other individuals outside of sanctioned group
activities, and fabrications. You are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated
seriously, with special attention given to repeated offenses. Please refer to NSU Code of Conduct at
http://www.northsouth.edu/student-code-of-conduct.html
4.
EXAMS AND MAKE UP EXAMS POLICY
Please note:
There will be no make-up for quizzes, assignments, and exams. Any missed quiz or assignment or exam will be marked as
zero.
Before submissions, students are strongly advised to check their work to avoid PLAGIARISM, or using words, phrases,
sentences, or ideas of others and not acknowledging the sources. A completely plagiarized script will receive a zero in the
grading.
You must come prepared for all your exams.
You must attend classes on time.
Being late does not necessarily guarantee that you are going to get extra time for writing your tests and exam.
You must keep your own pencil, pen, eraser, calculator, and any other permitted items/devices that you may need and you
are allowed during the tests and exam.
Any deviation from the standard procedures will not be taken lightly.
Any unfair means adopted in the tests and exams will be seriously dealt with.
Academic misconduct or failure to comply with NSU Examination Code of Conduct may result in F.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. Class attendance and active participation in the class are extremely important. Students will be graded based on that.
2. Absence will strongly affect students’ grades and students will be automatically dropped from the course for missing 3
consecutive or 5 alternative classes. 0.5 points will be deducted for every absence.
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COMMUNICATION POLICY
1. Students are advised to contact their respective instructors for any query/issue.
2. Students should make appointments with their faculty member for any meeting to discuss any academic issue.
TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE
Week# Class# Day Date Topic Chapter
1 1. Introduction to Chapter A: The Writing Process (optional),
paragraph writing Chapter B: Writing Effective Paragraphs
(Structure)
2. Chapter B: Writing Effective Paragraphs
(Qualities)
2 3. Revision of structure and qualities
Sample paragraph writing (Assessment)
4. Descriptive Paragraphs Chapter C: Descriptive Paragraphs
(structure of description) How to describe a person, place or object using
positive or negative controlling idea / using
sensory details
3 5. Descriptive paragraph (Cont.)
6. MULTI DRAFTING Multi drafting Assignment: Draft 1 on
Descriptive Paragraph writing
4 7. Simple/Compound Chapter F: Sentence Variety
/Complex Sentences
8. Sentence Variety (Cont.)
QUIZ 1 on Paragraph Organization
5 9. Incorrect verb forms Error No. 4: Incorrect Verb Forms & Error No. 5:
Incorrect verb forms of Incorrect Forms of Do, Be and Have Verbs
DO, BE, HAVE
10. Incorrect verb forms (Cont.)
6 11. Subject Verb Agreement Error No. 3: Lack of Subject-Verb Agreement
12. Subject Verb (Cont.)
7 13. Capitalization Incorrect Capitalization I & Error No. 16:
14. Incorrect Capitalization II
8 15. Shift in Tense, Shift in Error No. 7: Shift in Tense &
Point of View Error No. 8: Shift in Point of View
16. Revision of grammar items
QUIZ # 2 on EDITING
9 17. Reading Comprehension Introducing students to sub skills of Reading
Practice and using practice materials from the Course
Reader
18. Reading Comprehension Readings practice and Review Worksheet of Mid
Practice and Revision Term for Spring 2023
W/S
Midterm Exam (31 March 2023) Friday at 9:00 AM
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10 19. Writing
Narrative Paragraphs Chapter D: Narrative Paragraphs
20.
Narrative Paragraphs (Cont.)/ Narrative Task
11 21. Sentence Fragments
Error No. 1: Sentence Fragments
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22. Sentence Fragments
& Sentence Fragments (cont.)
Run-on Sentences
Error No. 2: Run-On Sentences
12 23. Prepositions
Prepositions of TIME, PLACE & DIRECTION
24. Prepositions
Preposition (Cont.)
QUIZ # 3 on NARRATIVE TASK
13 25. Writing Process
paragraphs Chapter E: Process Paragraphs
26.
Process paragraph (Cont.)/ Process Task
14 27. Unclear & Missing
Referents Error No. 9: Unclear referent
28.
Missing referent
15 29. Omitted Commas
Error No. 12: Omitted Commas Part I,
30.
Error No. 13: Omitted Commas Part II
16 31. Lack of Pronoun
Agreement and Sexism Error No. 10: Lack of Pronoun Agreement &
Sexism
32.
Lack of Pronoun Agreement & Sexism (Cont.)
17 33. Uses of Apostrophe
Error No. 14: Apostrophe Problems
QUIZ # 4 on PROCESS TASK
34. Uses of Articles
Importance of using correct articles
18 35. Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Practice
36. REVIEW
WORKSHEET FINAL EXAM Review Worksheet for Spring
2023
Final Exam (Saturday, 10 June, 2023- No Class Day)
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Letter Grade Conversion Table:
A (Excellent) and B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D+ = 67-69 F(Fail) = Below 60
above = 93
B (Good) = 83-86 C(Average) =73-76 D (Poor) = 60-66
A- = 90-92
B- = 80-82 C- = 70-72
