Composition I Course Syllabus

Course Prefix, Number, and Title

ENGL 101 D04, DH05 &07 Composition I; 3 credit hours

Credits:
3

University name:
Dakota State University

Academic term/year:
Spring 2016

Last date to Drop and receive 100% refund:

09-01-2017

Last date to Withdraw and earn a grade of 'W':

10-2602017

Course meeting time and location:

MWF 11:00 or 1:00 0r 2:00
BH112 or KC 116
Instructor information:

Name:
Scott Richardson

Office:

BH 225A

Phone number(s):
605-256-5861

Email address:

Scott.richardson@dsu.edu

Office hours:
MWF 10:00-11:00 and TT 1:00-2:30 and by appointment

Approved course description:

Catalog description:
Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective
academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts,
rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included. A library
research component will be included. Some coursework incorporates
multimedia

Prerequisites:
Course prerequisite(s):

Satisfactory scores on the ACT or Compass, or successful completion of ENGL

033

Technology skills:
Minimal ability in Microsoft Word and students need their tablet PC in working
order

Course materials:
Required textbook(s):

None

Required supplementary materials:

None

Optional materials:
None

Course delivery and instructional methods:

In person Lecture, discussion reading in and out of class. Extensive writing in and
out of class

Classroom policies:
Attendance and make-up policy:
Attendance is required. Roll will be taken regularly; if a student is more than five minutes late
for class, he/she will earn an absence. Excused absences will only be considered in the even of
school-related activities and significant circumstances beyond the student's control. Students
will not be allowed to take the proficiency assessment unless they maintain good attendance.
Students are responsible for any homework due on a missed day. Assignments not submitted by
the due date will be subject to late penalties. Students are also responsible for material discussed
and assignments given on days for which they are absent. If a student misses more than 5 classes
they should not expect to pass the course.

ADA Statement:
If you have a documented disability and/or anticipate needing
accommodations (e.g., non-standard note taking, extended time on exams or
a quiet space for taking exams) in this course, please contact the instructor.
Also, please contact Dakota State Universitys ADA coordinator, Keith Bundy
(located in the Student Development Office in the Trojan Center Underground
or via email at Keith.Bundy@dsu.edu or via phone (605-256-5121) as soon as
possible. The DSU website containing additional information, along with the
form to request accommodations, is available at http://www.dsu.edu/studentlife/disability-services/index.aspx. You will need to provide documentation of
your disability. The ADA coordinator must confirm the need for
accommodations before officially authorizing them.

Academic Honesty Statement:

Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run contrary to the purpose
of higher education and will not be tolerated in this course. Please be advised
that, when the instructor suspects plagiarism, the Internet and other standard
means of plagiarism detection will be used to resolve the instructors
concerns. DSUs policy on academic integrity (DSU Policy 03-22-00) is
available online.
All forms of academic dishonesty will result in << insert class specific
Academic dishonesty standards here >>

Freedom in Learning Statement:

Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in
which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy,
student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic
basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or
views offered in any course of study. It has always been the policy of Dakota
State University to allow students to appeal the decisions of faculty,
administrative, and staff members and the decisions of institutional
committees. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated
to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal
opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which offers the
class to initiate a review of the evaluation.

University Policy Regarding the Use of Tablets in the

Classroom:
The Tablet PC platform has been adopted across the DSU campus for all
students and faculty, and tablet usage has been integrated into all DSU
classes to enhance the learning environment. Tablet usage for course-related
activities, note taking, and research is allowed and encouraged by DSU
instructors. However, inappropriate and distracting use will not be tolerated
in the classroom. Instructors set policy for individual classes and are
responsible for informing students of class-specific expectations relative to
Tablet PC usage. Failure to follow the instructors guidelines will hinder
academic performance and may lead to disciplinary actions. Continued abuse
may lead to increased tablet restrictions for the entire class.

Because tablet technology is an integral part of this course, it is the students

responsibility to ensure that his/her Tablet PC is operational prior to the
beginning of each class period.

Communication and Feedback:

Preferred Email Contact Method:
Scott.richardson@dsu.edu

Email Response Time:

<< Maximum of 48 hours during days when class is in session >>

Feedback on Assignments:
Students will receive feedback before assignments are turned in and all when
graded assignments are returned.

Course Goals:
Goal

GOAL #1: Students will write

effectively and responsibly and
will understand and interpret
the written expression of others.

State-Mandated Outcome
Course
Implementation
1.Write approximately 5000
Students will pass multiple
words using standard American
choice/matching tests on which
English, including correct
they demonstrate a mastery of
punctuation, grammar, and
punctuation, grammar, and
sentence structure;
sentence structure. Furthermore,
they will use standard American
English in every essay.
2. Write logically;
Students will demonstrate at
least 2 logical/rhetorical
strategies in their argument paper
and write logically in every
paper they write
3. Write persuasively, with a
Students will write a description,
variety of rhetorical strategies
narrative and a argument essay.
(e.g., expository, argumentative,
descriptive);
4. Incorporate formal research
Students will pass a multiple
and documentation into their
choice exam demonstrating their
writing, including research
grasp of source evaluation and
obtained through modern,
documentation. They will also
technology-based research tools.
incorporate a minimum of 5
sources and use both internal and
external documentation in an
argument paper.

Further Objectives:

Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of and skills in the English Language.
Students will become literate orally, visually and in writing.
Students will demonstrate their ability to read and edit texts.
Students will demonstrate different composing processes.
Students will display their mastery of the above four objectives through writing essays, research,
assignments, quizzes and journals.

Evaluation Procedures:
Assessments:
Students will receive grades on daily assignments, Tests, and writing assignments. These grades
will also serve as the indicator of whether or not a student is meeting minimum requirements for
mid-term grades.

A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C=70-79
D=65-69
F=64 and below

Final examination:

11 oclock class 12-09-2017, 10:30

1 oclock class 12-12-2017, 1:00
1 oclock class 12-09-2017, 1:00

Performance standards and grading policy: (See above)

Tentative Course Outline and Schedule:

Week
1
2

Date

Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines

Significant event paper

Week
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Date

Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines

Summary Response paper and Library introduction
Invent a Word Paper
Classification paper
Compare and Contrast Paper
Final