Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011

University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus College of Arts and Sciences Department of English
Professor/Instructor: Elizabeth (Beth) Lenherr Office: CH 010 Office Hours: Mon & Fri- 10-11:30am (or by appointment) E-Mail: Elizabeth.lenherr@upr.edu Phone: INGL Dept x3064 Mailbox: CH 323

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General Information: Alpha-numeric codification: INGL 3103 Course Title: Intermediate English I Course Schedule: Section 051 MWF 11:30-12:20pm in CH-125; Section 061 MWF 12:30-1:20 in CH-125 Number of credits: 3 Contact Period: 3 hours of lecture per week Non-Contact Period: 2 hours of outside assignments for each contact hour (6 hours in total) Course Description: English: Analysis of selected readings, such as essays, fiction, poetry or drama, and practice in writing compositions with attention given as needed to grammar and idiomatic expressions. *Required Course Text: Ruszciewicz, J. (2009). How to Write Anything. Boston: Bedford/St. Martens Pre/Co-requisites and other requirements: Intermediate English I (INGL 3103) is the first course of a sequence designed for entering students at the Mayagez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico who have scored 570 or above on the College Board Entrance Examination, but who have not qualified for advanced placement in the Honors Program of the English Department by obtaining a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test. Those students who receive 3 on this test are enrolled in English 3103. Students who successfully pass INGL 3103 must pass INGL 3104 and six additional credit hours in the English department courses to satisfy University requirements. Students who were enrolled in Basic English (INGL 3101

Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011
or 3102) in previous semesters, CANNOT take this course. Please see me if you have any doubts about your placement in this course. Course Objectives: After completing INGL 3103, students should be capable of demonstrating the following skills and abilities in the area of writing: Recognizing in the texts they read several of the traditional modes of essay development such as narrative, argument, evaluation, causal analysis, and rhetorical analysis Effectively developing and organizing the content of their own essays based on one or more of these modes Application of the various stages of the writing process to his or her written work, including drafting, peer editing, and publishing Utilization of one or more prewriting techniques Narrowing a topic Stating an authors purpose and intended audience Writing an effective thesis statement and recognize such statements when they are present in the texts they encounter Providing relevant supporting details and evidence/justification for statements in essays Recognizing the organizational structure of essays assigned for reading Writing successful introductory, transitional and concluding paragraphs for essays Carrying out an elementary research project using the campus library and/or internet including the proper use of outside sources and the basic forms of documentation Demonstrating correct usage of MLA documentation with general formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page Instructional Strategies: Lectures and Conferences Online Blogging In-class and Online Discussions Reading and Writing Workshops Independent and Guided Research Debates and Presentations Group Work and Analysis

Evaluation Strategies: Assignments Argumentative Essay Rhetorical Analysis Essay Proposal Essay Infomercial Project MLA Exam (1) Final Exam (1) Total points 50 50 50 50 50 50 Total 300

Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011
Grading Percentage: 100% - 90% (300-270 pts) A 89% - 80% (269-240) B 79%- 70% (239-210) C 69%- 65% (209-180) D 64% (179-0) F
Disclaimer: Students should keep in mind that an A (100 90%) is a grade assigned for exceptional, insightful, and virtually flawless work only. If your work and classroom performance do not reflect these qualities, do not expect an A in this course. Daily Attendance and Participation: Class attendance is compulsory. Frequent absences will affect your final grade. Arranging to make up work missed because of legitimate class absence is the responsibility of the student. Students must attend the course and participate in the daily discussions. Any absence will be reflected on the final grade of the student; this is only avoided by a reasonable excuse presented no later than a week from the day of absence. If no official written excuse is presented the mark stays. After 3 unexcused absences points will be deducted. If a student is absent 5 times during the semester the grade will go down one letter. If the student is late to class on two occasions it will count as one absence. Unexcused Absences (or equivalent) 1-3 4 5 6 7 Maximum Grade for Course 100% 100%-10% (A) 100%-20% (B) 100%-30% (C) 100%-40% (F)

Late Work: Late work will receive a grade deduction, unless an extension is requested before the due date. No final work will be accepted via email. Student/Professor Communication: The professor will use the UPR email service to communicate with students; thus, it is expected that students also use their UPRM accounts to touch base with the instructor or to ask any question related to the course. It is the responsibility of the student to check his/her e-mail account daily to stay informed about the course. In addition, communications to the instructor via email must be done in a formal and respectful manner (i.e. all emails should include a greeting, a complete message, a complementary close, and your full name). Inappropriate conduct: 1. Behavior in the classroom is extremely important. If a student is interrupting the class on more than two occasions in one class session, the instructor has authority to tell the student to leave the classroom and will have an absent put to his/her record. 2. If a student is gone from the classroom for a period longer than usual, they will be marked as absent for the class. If a student has an appointment or a special need, he will need to notify the instructor before the class starts.

Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011
3. Violence is not tolerated. If two students or more are fighting the matter will go directly to the deans office. 4. Phones, Blackberries, Ipods or any type of smart phones or computer laptops will not be allowed during the period of class. Please turn them off and keep them in your bag. If a person receives a call or text message I will take your phone and give it back to you at the end of class. That student will receive a warning. If this happens again in another class the student will be asked to leave the classroom and have an absent for that day. 5. Proper dress attire is required for the classroom. If a student is in clothes which are not appropriate for the class, he or she will be forced to leave the classroom and marked absent for that day. 6. Controversial and charged topics may be discussed during the course of the semester. It is expected that students approach every topic discussed in class with the amplified level of maturity, sensibility, rationality, and open-mindedness that is expected from a college-level student. Personal attitudes and judgments towards sensitive topics such as religion, sexual orientation, race, gender, and politics should be kept aside from this class; these topics will solely be discussed within the contexts of the assigned course texts and discussions. The instructor is in complete authority to silence a student if he or she is crossing the line or directly insulting another person within the classroom. If you are unable to approach controversial/charged topics, discussions, and language usage in a sensible and open-minded fashion, if you are unable to deal with the topics and approaches taken in this course, or if you disagree with any of the points mentioned above, then you are advised to enroll in a section of INGL 3103 offered by another instructor or professor. Plagiarism/Plagio: Any academic fraud is subject to disciplinary action. Plagiarism includes the use of another authors words and/or concepts and ideas without citation. Use of online translators without citation is also plagiarism and is not allowed. If I suspect that you have plagiarized an assignment or an essay, I withhold the right to call you into my office & require you to rewrite the paper in my presence. Plagiarism is illegal, and will result in an F Academic Honesty: As per Cert. 45, 2005-06, it is the institutional policy of the Mayagez Campus to observe the highest standards of intellectual and scientific integrity and to pursue the prosecution of all violations. Violations include plagiarism (using the work, processes, ideas, and results of others without proper credit). Moreover, Article 14(A)(2) of the UPR General Regulations for Students identifies cheating as a punishable conduct. As such, a professor may present a formal complaint to the Campus Disciplinary Board if she or he believes a student has committed plagiarism. If the professor pursues this line of action, Article 15 of the UPR General Regulations for Students stipulates that the repercussions may be the following: A written warning which will be included in the students official record Probation for a determined period of time Suspension for a determined period of time Administrative permanent withdrawal from the UPR system Other sanctions provided by special regulation By-law 06-33 (Institutional Policy on Partial Exams Offered Outside of Regular Class Hours): According to article 6 of by-law 06-33 (Institutional Policy on Partial Exams Offered Outside of 4

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Regular Class Hours), Partial exams offered outside of the established course period should not conflict with other classes, laboratories, or departmental exams in the program of studies of the students registered for a course. If it is not possible to accommodate students at the same time, or if a valid excuse is submitted by one or several students in a timely manner prior to the exam, the principle of equity demands that these students be tested at another time, in conditions equivalent to those of other students in the section. Article 7 indicates that scheduling conflicts that cannot be resolved between the student and the professor can be directed to the attention of the director or the directors of the corresponding departments, programs, or offices. Contrary to what some professors have indicated to students, there is no reason why they should miss classes when they confront situations like this. As such, an absence from a class due to an exam in another course will not be excused. According to Law 51: All reasonable accommodations according to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) will be coordinated with the Dean of Students (Prof. Teresita Cruz) and in accordance with the particular needs of the student. Any student needing such accommodations should contact the Office of the Dean of Students in the Decanato de Estudiantes building, Office DE-6 (in front of the Jos de Diego). For more information, please call (787) 265-3862 or (787) 832-4040, exts. 3258 or 3274. You may also email tcruz@uprm.edu or m_rosado@uprm.edu. Consult the Servicios a Estudiantes con Impedimentos website (http://www.uprm.edu/sei/index2.htm) for more details. NB: The Dean of Students notifies the professor of accommodations that must be made for a student via a formal letter, however students disabilities are NOT disclosed to the professor. Departamento de Orientacin: On the first floor of the Decanato de Estudiantes (across from the Jos de Diego building), you can access counselors who can advise you on managing your stress, your time, and the various pressures that you might be confronted with in your first year (or future years) at the Colegio. Don't be timid about seeking help when you need it. Recognizing your need for help and actively seeking resources to support you is a sign of maturity. For further information, link to http://www.uprm.edu/orientacion/index.html or to schedule an appointment, call (787) 832-4040, extensions 2040, 3372, or 3864. This department is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Writing Center: Students should take responsibility for obtaining help as needed. In addition to the instructors office hours, the Arts and Sciences Writing Center, located in the Admissions Building, Room 5, is open (starting Tuesday, August 18, 2009) Mondays-Fridays from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. It is closed from 11:00-12:00 on Thursdays. The Writing Center supports all reading and writing needs including the reading of texts, vocabulary development, pre-writing, drafting, content development, organization, and the preparation of final drafts. Before turning in your final essay, I strongly recommend visiting the English Writing Center for further help. Proof of visit to the writing center will result in bonus points on your final essay score. Requirements: List of additional requisites of which students should be informed: - 3x5 Index cards - Notebook & pen - Regular checks and Contributions to Class Blog (www.ingl3103lenherr.blogspot.com) 5

Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011
Daily Access to a Computer with Internet and Printer Spanish/English dictionary (optional)

Additional Recommended Resources (These books may be accessed in The Writing Center) Axelrod, R., and Cooper, C. (2009). Axelrod and Coopers Concise Guide to Writing. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martens. Hacker, D. (2007). A Writers Reference with Extra Help for ESL Writers. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martens. Lunsford, A. (2009). The Everyday Writer. 4th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martens. McWhorter, K. (2009). Successful College Writing. 4th ed. Bedford/St. Martens. Raimes, Ann. Keys for Writers. 5th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2008.1 Rosen, L. (2009). The Academic Writers Handbook. 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson Longman. Wysocki, A., and Lynch, D. (2009). The DK Writers Handbook. Boston: Pearson Longman. Online Resources: Companion Website for Current Issues and Enduring Questions http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/barnetbedau8e/ This website offers students an extensive set of annotated links on argument and on the controversial topics in the book. It also includes a collection of resources on writing, grammar and research. To use this site you will need to register as a student. Registration is free and only takes a few moments. Companion Website for How to Write Anything http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/howtowrite1e This website offers students a guide and reference for materials and topics addressed in the book. To use this site you will need to register as a student. Registration is free and only takes a few moments. How to Recognize Plagiarism Tutorial http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/ This website provides a one to two hour tutorial created by the School of Education at the Indiana University Bloomington to help you to understand and recognize plagiarism. It also allows you to print a certificate upon passing a related test. Your professor may require you to turn in your signed certificate as evidence that you have confirmed your understanding of plagiarism and how to recognize it. The Internet Detective http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/ a free online tutorial that will help you develop Internet research skills for your university and college work. The tutorial looks at the critical thinking required when using the Internet for research

Course Syllabus INGL 3103 (Sec -051, 061) Intermediate Writing I, Fall 2011
and offers practical advice on evaluating the quality of web sites. The Longman Guide to Contemporary English Online http://wwsw.ldoceonline.com/index.html Search any word in an online version of the CD-ROM of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (updated edition). Includes selected headwords pronounced in British and American English as well as selected example sentences pronounced, to help you improve your intonation. The Owl at Purdue http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue Universityhouses writing resources and instructional materials.Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist them with many writing projects, during any stage of the writing process. Thesaurus.com http://thesaurus.reference.com/ Rogets New Millennium Thesaurus includes a brief definition, synonyms, and antonyms (where appropriate) for each entry. Arranged in easy-to-use dictionary-style format, with more than 18,000 entries. Tomsimo http://www.tomisimo.org/dictionary/ TomsimoTM is an English-Spanish, Spanish-English Dictionary that makes finding words easy by automatically searching in both languages. Tomsimo aims to provide an unabridged, bilingual dictionary for the English and Spanish languages.