Office (hours): 3043 FLB (MW 2-3 pm or by appointment)
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, you will be able to...
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, you will be able to...
- Describe general principles and strategies for American academic writing.
- Use and practice common patterns of rhetorical organization both in a paragraph level and an essay level
- Analyze rhetorical strategies used in argumentative papers and commercials
Paragraphs Patterns Portfolio (2 Paragraphs)
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10%
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Essay Basics (1-2
pages)
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20%
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Rhetorical Analysis Essay (2-3 pages)
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20%
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15%
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2 Reflective Assignments (300
words each)
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10%
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Writer's Help eBook Exercises (min. 15 quizzes)
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5%
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Participation (Attendance, Homework, In-Class
Activities)
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20%
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Grading Scale:
97-100%: A+, 94-96%: A, 90-93%: A-,
87-89%: B+, 84-86%: B, 80-83%: B-
77-89%: C+, 74-76%: C, 70-73%: C-
Undergrads must receive a D- or above in order to receive proficiency required for graduation. If you do not get above those marks, you have to retake ESL.
Student Assessment:
There will be no final exam for this course. Your written assignments will be graded on organization, content, conventions and vocabulary/style. All writing assignments are due at the assigned time, and late papers will be penalized (10-20% points deducted) - a paper turned in more than 48 hours late will NOT be accepted. We will employ a process method for completing papers, and you can expect to revise your drafts one or more times before it is considered “done” and ready to be graded.
97-100%: A+, 94-96%: A, 90-93%: A-,
87-89%: B+, 84-86%: B, 80-83%: B-
77-89%: C+, 74-76%: C, 70-73%: C-
Undergrads must receive a D- or above in order to receive proficiency required for graduation. If you do not get above those marks, you have to retake ESL.
Student Assessment:
There will be no final exam for this course. Your written assignments will be graded on organization, content, conventions and vocabulary/style. All writing assignments are due at the assigned time, and late papers will be penalized (10-20% points deducted) - a paper turned in more than 48 hours late will NOT be accepted. We will employ a process method for completing papers, and you can expect to revise your drafts one or more times before it is considered “done” and ready to be graded.
Attendance Policy for the ESL Writing Service Courses:
Students are required to attend all classes. If, for some reason, you must be absent, please contact the instructor before class. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL NOTES AND ASSIGNMENTS. Two tardies (times late) count as one absence, no matter if it's 1 minute or 10. If you are tardy more than 20 minutes, it counts as an absence. After 3 absences, you will receive a verbal warning from the instructor. After 4 absences, the ESL Coordinator will be notified and you will receive a formal probation warning. After 5 absences, you may fail the course. Remember, students who are chronically absent or late are in danger of failing the course at the coordinator’s discretion.
Plagiarism Policy for the ESL Writing Service Courses:
Another one of our objectives in this course is to teach you how to avoid plagiarism. As you know, the consequences of plagiarism are serious. Plagiarism is one type of academic dishonesty which may result in a student’s suspension or dismissal from the University. At the very least, it will result in a failing grade in the course at the coordinator’s discretion. Therefore, the work you turn in for this class MUST BE YOUR OWN. Passing a plagiarism prevention certification test is also part of your course requirement.
Classroom Policy for the ESL Writing Service Courses:
English only: This is an ENGLISH language class. Everyone is here to improve his/her language skill. You must therefore stick to speaking in English at all times in the classroom. You are also expected to encourage other students to speak English at all times.
Electronic devices: You're not allowed to use any electronic devices (e.g. laptops, cell phones) while lectures or activities are in progress. Violating this rule will result in confiscation of your device until the class is over. Please note that computers are already provided for everyone to use during class.
Food: Bringing in any kind of food item (except for cups/bottles with lids) is also strictly prohibited in the lab. The instructor/department will be fined if this is violated.
For more details on the computer lab policy, campus emergency operations plan, and accommodations for students with disabilities, please refer to ESL 111 First Day Handout.
