Chaffey College—Rancho Cucamonga Campus English 1A: Freshman Composition

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Jared Semester: Fall 2019

Email: jennifer.jared@chaffey.edu Section: 07507Day: M, W 5:30-6:50pm

Building: Chino Campus, Rm. 260

Course Description: English 1A/Community and Family

Class Description:

This seminar in rhetoric and writing will guide students in developing and refining skills in incisive analysis and substantive research-based argument, using the principles of rhetorical and contextual analysis rooted firmly in the foundations of a liberal arts education. By examining and evaluating the values, ideals, and realities of our technological society and how human beings are changing the way that they connect to one another, students will learn the arts of summary, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and the evaluative argument through the study of different texts—movies, fiction, and non-fictional pieces. Students will learn to meet the challenges of college-level argumentation and critical analysis of non-fiction texts through the study of texts dealing with the themes of citizenship, stewardship, and community.

Prerequisite: successful completion of English 475 or placement by assessment transfer credit: CSU, UC

Careful study and practice of expository and argumentative writing techniques and the frequent writing of compositions with the ultimate goal of research project. A minimum of 6,000 written words is expected over the course of the term. Three arranged hours of supplemental learning in a Success Center that supports this course is required. Designed to prepare the student for satisfactory college writing. May be offered as an Honors course. (Taken from the Chaffey College English 1A course description). [Pre-requisites: English 475 or placement by assessment, Transfer: CSU, UC.]

Chaffey College Mission: Chaffey College inspires hope and success by improving lives and our community in a dynamic, supportive, and engaging environment of educational excellence, where our diverse students learn and benefit from foundation, career, and transfer programs. [Governing Board to approve new Mission Statement in 2016.]

Chaffey College Vision: “Improving lives through education.”

Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:• Demonstrate mastery in evaluating, integrating, and documenting sources.• Support an argumentative thesis with persuasive evidence and reasoning.• Write essays that synthesize information to support analysis or argument.

In order for you to achieve these goals, we will work on the following:

Course topics & skills• Analyze academic reading and writing contexts (audience, purpose, tone, bias, inference, etc.).• Use critical thinking and reading strategies for non-fiction texts (comprehension, analysis, evaluation, synthesis).• Develop and apply academic vocabulary.

• Learn and use patterns of essay organization and development (including exposition and argumentation).

• Practice the elements of an effective academic essay (thesis, supporting evidence, coherence, etc.)

• Apply the writing process.• Learn basic elements of the research process, MLA format, and the use of sources.• Practice academic success strategies (notetaking, outlining, study skills, annotating, etc.).• Practice student success strategies (time management, mindset, notetaking, etc.)• Develop critical thinking strategies through the primary use of a variety analytical, persuasive, argumentative essays• Arrange argumentative points in clear, effective prose.• Critique and apply the principles of unity and coherence in essays.• Develop and use the forms of exposition and argumentation.• Produce logical, coherent, unified essays with minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.• Appraise the relationships between audience, tone, purpose, and levels of diction.• Compose clear and specific thesis statements and develop theses into unified and complete essays.• Choose relevant source material using the library and information technology resources.• Integrate source material into student writing to support assertions.• Produce proper style format for citation and documentation through research papers.

Required Course Materials

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND SUGGESTED MATERIALS:

ISBN-13: 978-1319056728ISBN-10: 1319056725

ISBN-10: 1419718789 ISBN-13: 978-1419718786

(Also available in e-book form)Selections from Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics (link to online copy on wordpress page)

o Green book for the in-class essay (final)o Folder or binder for keeping notes, handouts, drafts, essays, etc.o An active Chaffey email accounto USB flash drive or cloud account for saving your draftso A compatible software program that can save your files in Word format

Attendance

Because this class meets only twice a week, regular attendance is very important. Please call or send an email if you are going to be absent or late. More than five abscences could result in failure of the course. Keep in mind that three tardies (five minutes late is tardy) OR leaving class early three times (ten minutes is early) are equivalent to one absence. Any information you miss is your responsibility to attain. Also, again, please let me know by email if you are going to miss class.

Classroom Code of Conduct

1. All assigned papers are due at the beginning of class on the day due. Essays must be at least 750 words typed. All final drafts must be typed, double-spaced in a standard twelve-point font. Rough drafts may be typed and double-spaced, and all rough drafts must be at least three pages in length. You must also bring at least three copies of your rough draft for your peer review groups. If rough drafts are not completed (three pages in length), the grade on your final paper will be lowered by one letter grade. You will turn in a copy of your rough draft to me. Please make a copy for yourself!!

2. Quizzes: I reserve the right to quiz you on any and all material presented or assigned in class. Expect a quiz every class period.

3. Cell phones: Please turn off all of these before entering the classroom or ensure that they are set in some form of inaudible mode. You are not allowed to leave the classroom to answer the phone. This time is for class. You can call back afterwards. I reserve the right to answer ANY phone calls made to your cell phone during class time.

4. Workshops: In the workshop sections, small groups of students will exchange drafts, read them aloud, and then comment on each paper as a group. We will talk more about this form of peer review further into the semester.

5. Plagiarism: Plagiarism, the unacknowledged use of another’s work, is unacceptable and will result in failure of the assignment and possible failure of the class. Plagiarism is also grounds for dismissal from the University.

6. Students who need extra help with their writing assignments should visit the Writing Center.

7. I reserve the right to modify the syllabus in any way that I see fit throughout the semester. Be prepared for changes in the syllabus, depending on how the class develops.

Class Accommodations

If you need accommodations due to a documented disability, please let me know. I’m happy to help make this course as accessible as possible. ☺

Late-Work Policy

Late work: Papers are due on the dates designated in the syllabus. Only very special circumstances can excuse late work. The excuse of “My computer died” is NOT one of these acceptable excuses. With very few exceptions, I will not accept papers after the deadline. Any assignments due during an absence, with the exception of papers, will be due on the day you return to class.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism ranges from copying a sentence from an article you read, to turning in an essay that you did not write. In this class, you will receive zero points for any plagiarized work which may result in failure of the course. If you are unsure if you are plagiarizing or have questions about using sources, please ask. Chaffey’s policy on plagiarism is as follows:

“Violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College English courses. Plagiarism is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism or other violations may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course. Additionally, the professor may file a Student Academic Integrity Form documenting the violation and may seek other sanctions. The complete Student Academic Integrity Code appears in the Chaffey College Student Handbook” (from the English Department Guidelines).

Assignments & Requirements- Writing Center stamps are part of your participation grade. You may contribute up to three

visits, and present them during your rough draft peer review sessions. These will be recorded for a total of up to 5% of your final participation grade.

Writing Center: 50 points

- Research Assignments (2): 50 points each. (100 pts. total)

ESSAYS

*Full essay description will be both handed out in class and available on your weekly assignments schedule.

- Essay 1: 100 points/Work Analysis Essay

- Essay 2: 150 points/Process Analysis Essay

- Essay 3: 200 points/Analysis Essay

- Essay 4: 200/Problem and Solution Essay

- Participation: 100

- Homework: 100

Language Success Center Requirement (50 pts.)

• 675 = 10 hrs. / 575 = 7 hrs. / 475 = 5 hrs. / 1A = 3 hrs.

• Your Success Center requirement is 5% of the total course grade

• The first required visit must be one of these:

• 1. getting started or mindset DLA (for 1A)

• 2. learning strategies or active reading workshop

• 3. hope or growth learning group (with success guide)

Grade Scale:

A (4.0) 900-1000B (3.0) 800-899C (2.0) 700-799D (1.0) 600-699F (0) Any grade below 600

There are 1000 points possible in this course. In order to pass English 1A, you will need a “C” or better.

Disclaimer: The best way to grow as a writer is to read other writers’ work, so I may use your writing as a model/sample in our class or for future sections of English 1A. This is a great way for you to contribute to the growth and learning of your peers here at Chaffey College.

Resources to Support your SuccessCareer Center helps Chaffey College students find meaningful careers. The program offers career

counseling, career assessments, résumé assistance, interviewing skills preparation, job referrals, student employment, and career related workshops. The Career Center is located on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in MACC-203. Please call (909) 652-6511 for more information.

Disability Programs and Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based on the type of disability and verifying documentation.Services include academic counseling, disability related counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. For more information please contact the DPS general phone line at (909) 652-6379.

EOPS & CARE: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure student retention and success through academic support and financial assistance for eligible students. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a program that serves a limited number of EOPS students who are single heads of household parents. It provides additional support services beyond those available through EOPS. The ultimate goal is completion of a certificate program, an associate degree, and/or transfer to a four-year college. For more information, call (909) 652-6345.

GPS Centers: The Guiding Panthers to Success centers provide new and returning Chaffey College students with assistance in registration, unit load planning, using MyChaffeyView, using campus resources, making an Abbreviated Education Plan (first year course recommendations). Visit the GPS center to check progress on academic goals. Many services are provided on a walk-in basis. Please call a GPS center for more information.

Rancho GPS: VSS # 111. Chino GPS: CHMB 240 Fontana GPS: FNFC 121Phone 909-652-6466 Phone: 909-652-8030 Phone: 909-652-7460

Health Services (SHS) is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.

Rancho Campus MACC-202 (909) 652-6331Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

Honors Program provides an intellectual and cultural community for students at Chaffey College. Program benefits include smaller classes, creative and challenging coursework, academic enrichment activities, and scholarships. Students also have opportunities to present research at scholarly conferences, build social responsibility through community service, and receive ongoing personalized academic advisement as well as support during the transfer process.Students who complete the Honors Program may take advantage of our transfer agreements with prestigious institutions like UCLA. Visit http://www.chaffey.edu/honors or SSA-122 for more information and admission requirements.

Hope Engage Succeed Campaign here at Chaffey is our commitment to helping students develop a growth mindset, set goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to success. Here at Chaffey College we embrace each student’s journey to develop a growth mindset, set goals, realize their agency, and discover pathways to success. Keep an eye out for Hope Engage Succeed posters and workshops around campus.

One Book, One College Committee strives to create a community of readers across the curriculum at Chaffey College and within the communities it serves. Each year, the committee selects a college book and creates a diverse series of related events. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enrich their educational experience at Chaffey. http://www.chaffey.edu/collegebook/index.shtml

Success Centers offer free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/ resources access to assist students in their academic development and success. These are free services for students. For this class, you will complete three lab hours as a requirement (3 stamps). One-on-one tutoring is also available if you would like to get feedback on your writing. Tutors are happy to help you with writing assignments for any of your classes (not just English!). Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information.

Chino CampusMultidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-8150, (CHMB-145)

Fontana CampusMultidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-7408, (FNFC-122)

Rancho CampusLanguage Success Center: 909-652-6907/652-6820, (BEB-101) Math Success Center: 909-652-6452, (Math-121) Multidisciplinary Success Center: 909-652-6932, (Library)

A current Chaffey College photo ID card is required for all Success Center services. Walk-ins are welcome, and advanced appointments are available for most services. Call the centers or consult the center website for more information. Make your online appointments at https://chaffey.mywconline.com/

Student Health Services is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health. We are committed to providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full and part time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site may utilize the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.

Rancho Campus MACC-202 (909) 652-6331Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

Transfer Center assists you in successfully transferring from Chaffey College to a university. The Transfer Center and the Transfer Center website provide information useful in researching transfer options and reaching your transfer goals. You can also access scholarship information through the Transfer Center. Check out their website http://www.chaffey.edu/transfer/ or visit the center in SSA-120. You can also call (909) 652-6233 for more information.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to assisting veterans and eligible family members in achieving their educational goals efficiently and without impediments. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-6235 or vrc.staff@chaffey.edu for information regarding educational benefits and opportunities. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in AD-125 on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus.

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art serves as a learning lab featuring temporary exhibitions of innovative contemporary art throughout the year. Exhibitions and programming are organized with our students in mind in order to augment their academic experience by complementing the college’s curricula and broadening the understanding of contemporary art. Our exhibitions allow visitors to see and experience a variety of contemporary artistic practices that examine timely and relevant topics. http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/exhibitions.shtml

Your Professors are also always glad to help! Although I don’t have office hours, I am happy to answer questions or discuss your papers through email or after class. Also, please feel free to ask or email me (jennifer.jared@chaffey.edu) to me about any questions or concerns you have about writing, our class or Chaffey College.

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