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Units: 4
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8. Synthesize one course reading from a cross-content discipline into an essay completed in-class (500
words).
9. Assimilate two sources/readings from cross-content disciplines into a formal, out-of-class essay (800
words).
10. Write on a variety of topics using Standard Written English (SWE).
11. Use a variety of prewriting activities to generate ideas, focus a topic, and formulate a method of
developing an essay.
12. Edit an essay for content, organization, style, and mechanics.
13. Evaluate essays using content, organization, style, and mechanics.
14. Analyze the structure, development, and features of writing style in expository writing.
15. Find, read, analyze, interpret, use, synthesize and evaluate outside sources, including online
information.
16. Incorporate sources into writing as appropriate.
17. Use MLA or APA documentation format.
18. Develop a 4-6 page argumentative paper, including the use of outside sources.
Saddleback College English Composition Department Student Learning Outcomes
Out-of-Class: English 1A students will write an essay of 900+ words, which demonstrates the following
outcomes.
1. Controlling Idea: Essay contains a specific, arguable, and complex thesis.
2. Development: Essay contains at least 900 words and develops the thesis through summary, analysis,
and evaluation.
3. Sentences/Style: Essay contains a variety of sentences that are syntactically sound and
interconnected.
4. MLA Formatting: Student applies appropriate MLA standards to the following eight items:
heading, running header, fonts, spacing, indenting, Works Cited page, in-text citations, and use of
outside sources.
Grading Criteria:
At your request, throughout the course I will inform you of your progress and areas for improvement. You can
easily track your progress by clicking on the "My Grades" tab at the Blackboard class site. Grades will be issued
on a traditional percentage scale. Your semester grade will be delineated as follows:
A= 276-250 B= 249-222 C= 221-194 D=193-165 F=<165
Tentative Course Requirements
Percentage Overall Point Value
Writing Forums (15)
15%
60
5 Papers
80%
200
Peer Response (4)
5%
16
In accordance with Saddleback College policies, students may be dropped from a course if they miss
eight or more instructional hours during the term.
Saddleback College students are responsible for regulating their own conduct and for respecting the rights
and privileges of others in accordance with the Code of Conduct set by the district Board of Trustees (AR
5401) (SB Student Handbook).
Attendance Policy: To be considered in attendance, you must post at least one message to a Blackboard
Extra-Credit
If you look under the Links tab at the class site, you'll find the Extra-Credit folder.
Out of Class Academic Expectations
The Carnegie Units or workload for this course is approximately 12 hours per week. This means that you
should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on homework, reading, writing, and revising. Furthermore,
even if a specific assignment is not due for the week, you are still expected to spend this amount of time on
activities that will increase your understanding of the subject, such as re-reading texts, writing notes, reviewing
course materials, working on upcoming assignments and pursuing independent reading.
Students who need help with study skills (reading and annotating textbooks efficiently, interpreting
writing assignments, using time management, etc.) should enroll in ENG 333, Reading Skills Lab,
located in LRC 215. This half-unit pass/no-pass lab is open entry/open exit. You may come
whenever the Reading Lab is open; there are no scheduled class meetings. Twenty-four hours of
attendance are required for credit.
Non-native English speakers who need support with grammar or mechanics are encouraged to enroll
in ESL 347, Advanced Grammar Review. This 0-unit course begins the advanced ESL grammar
sequence and emphasizes a rapid review of English verb system. Not open-entry/open-exit.
Phone: 949.582.4519
Email: sctutoring@saddleback.edu
Website: http://www.saddleback.edu/tutoring/
Weekly Reading
Kozol 347
Forum
Lesson
Growth Mindset
Writing Process
Synthesis
MLA Basics: Formatting
Successful Thesis/Focus
Inserting Images/Text
Wrap
MLA Basics
Prewriting Strategies
Analysis
2:1.25-1.31
Tatum 374
3: 2.1-2.7
Ravitch 360
4: 2.8-2.14
Unit 2: Media
Studies/Ads
Kilbourne 489
5: 2.15-2.21
Sturgeon 709
6: 2.22-2.28
Shankar 830
Jensen 694/Pollan
763
In-Text Citation
Sandwiching a Quote
Using Transitions
Sentence Structure
Variety
Introduction Strategies
7: 2.29-3.6
Paper
Essay 1 Assigned
Essay 1 Due/Essay 2
Assigned
Unit 3:
Environment
8: 3.7-3.13
Lappe 750
9: 3.14-3.20
Merchant 728
10: 3.28-4.3
Unit 4:
Current
Controversial
Issues
11: 4.4-4.10
12: 4.11-4.17
Sample
Paper/Current Issue
Article
Sample
Paper/Current Issue
Article
Assigned Reading
13: 4.18-4.24
Unit 5:
Surveillance
and Identity
10
Revision Techniques
Handling Quotes
11
Reading Comprehension
12
FODP Paragraphs
Argument
Using Online
Companions
14: 4.25-5.1
Assigned Reading
13
15: 5.2-5.8
Assigned Reading
Working on last
paper
Feedback
14
16: 5.9-5.15
17: 5.16-5.20
Essay 2 Due/Essay 3
Assigned
Essay 3 Due/Essay 4
Assigned
Essay 4 Due/Essay 5
Assigned
15
Essay 5 Due 5.20
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whether you're on or off campus. Attend the library's free workshops to learn the basics, and take the
library's credit courses (LIB 100, LIB 101, or LIB 2) to become a highly skilled at utilizing information
technology. You may ask a librarian face to face at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the LRC or
on the phone at (949) 582-4525 or online, chatting with a librarian during library hours, Mondays through
Thursdays from 8:00 am 8:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am 2:00 pm. For details, visit the library
website, www.saddleback.edu/library. You may also have your questions answered within 24 hours by
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the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. The officers have the same
authority as a municipal police officer or county deputy sheriff.
Campus Police Officers are responsible for patrolling campus grounds, taking crime and incident reports,
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Crimes, suspicious activities, and any emergency should be reported to the Campus Police Department.
Campus Police can be contacted at any time by calling (949) 582-4585 or at extension #4585 from any
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