Molloy College English Department

Semester:_ Spring 2015__________________ Faculty:___Matt Applegate______________________Course Number & Section(s): ENG 110-05Title:__________College Composition_______________

Catalogue Description: Credit:___3__A program of writing designed to develop competence in the writing of clear expository prose and the research paper. Analysis of selected readings. Instruction in use of the Internet and library resources, including databases and print sources.

Communicating Across the Curriculum Program: Percentage of Grade Involving Evaluation of Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking Skills:____100____%

Academic Integrity: The Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook governs students. Work may be checked through turnitin.com.

Disabilities: Students with documented disabilities who need accommodations in this class should contact the Disabilities Support Service Office, Casey Building Room 11, telephone number FAust 3-3315, for appropriate accommodations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:MAJOR GOALS OF THIS COURSE

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to _____ locate and evaluate the place of one or more Western texts within the

literary heritage of contemporary American readers.___x__ ascertain what they as readers prize in a text and how their evaluations concur and differ with those of critics.

___x__ formulate their personal values as a result of discussion of character, incident, and underlying philosophies in literature.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to ___x__ identify and correct basic problems and formulate approaches to the

structure, rhetoric, and styles of English in order to heighten perception and communication.

___x_ exercise opportunities for creative expression.3. Students will be able to

___x_ achieve a satisfactory basis for graduate study in English and selected pre-professional programs.

GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS OF THIS COURSE__x_ Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication:

__x_ Students will demonstrate the ability to discuss issues rationally, to analyze critically, and to evaluate effectively.

Office Location:__

Office Phone & Extension:

Electronic Mail Address:___MApplegate@molloy.edu________________________

Office Hours: M-W 10:45-12:45 pm, F 12:00-1:00 pm, T/R by appointment

College CompositionCourse Outline

ENG 110T/R 1:50 – 3:15pmDr. Matt Applegate

mapplegate@molloy.eduhttp://molloycomposition.wordpress.com/

Course and Section: ENG 110-05 Credits: 3Building and room number: Main Campus, Kellenberg, K007

Course description from catalogA program of writing designed to develop competence in the writing of clear expository prose and the research paper. Analysis of selected readings. Instruction in use of the Internet and library resources, including databases and print sources.

Course GoalThe goal of this course is to introduce students to the forms and expectations of college writing. Throughout the semester students will strengthen their writing and communication skills, specifically in terms of writing for college audiences and developing a broad set of research skills. Students will also learn how to analyze a literary text and express opinions about those texts in a professional format.

Objectives:To bring students to a college-level proficiency in writing formal essays, the research paper, and use of the library.

Methods:1. Lectures on the formal essay; examination of sample formal essays; modeling of how

compose a formal essay; Students must complete at least three formal essays but may submit any others before the deadline for optional work;

2. Lectures on the research paper as an essay, with close examination of a sample research paper; on creation of a thesis; on researching a thesis using primary and secondary sources; on using the library and the Internet to locate source material; on preparing the paper according to MLA an APA documentation;

3. Preparation of a four-page formal research paper on a short story chosen from a list offered by the instructor; you may not choose a story the instructor has not approved;

4. Explication in class of four short stories to discern how to formulate a thesis;5. Guided examination of the library with three library assignments.

Criteria for Grading and Percentages for Each Requirement:1. Average of grades on three five-paragraph essays - 10%2. Average of grades on three library assignments - 10%3. Class Participation (Including Attendance) - 10%4. Annotated Bibliography Assignment - 10%5. Quizzes – 10%6. Research Paper Assignment I (First Three Paragraphs) - 10% 7. Research Paper Assignment II - 40%

**50% of this grade is dedicated to content, 50% of this grade is dedicated to form**

Grading formulaA =100-94%, A- = 93-90%, B+= 89-84%, B = 83-80%, B-= 79-77%, C+– 76-74%, C =73-70%, C-= 69-66%, D+= 65-61%, D = 60%, F = 59-0%

Policy for make-up exams and missed or late assignmentsAssignments are due on the day class meets. There will be no make-up sessions or assignments, unless you have official documentation such as a note from a doctor or hospital.

Molloy e-mailAll official announcements related to the course will be sent through Molloy e-mail. Students are expected to check their @molloy.edu e-mail regularly.

The Communicating Across the Curriculum (CAC) requirement for writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking is an integral part of all assignments. All aspects of this course will fulfill the CAC requirements.

Academic IntegrityThe policy on academic integrity is found in the Student Handbook of Molloy College and Undergraduate Course Catalog. Please review the policy and abide by it.

Attendance PolicyAttendance for this course is mandatory. Absences of more than three class sessions will result in lowering of the grade by one full letter. Three late arrivals will be counted as one absence.

Statements on Students With DisabilitiesStudents with documented disabilities who believe they need accommodations in the class are encouraged to contact the Disabilities Support Office, Casey Building, Room 011, so that appropriate accommodations can be implemented

Assignments (explained) and Approximate Due Dates:1. Three 500-word Essays

You are required to write three 500-word essays. The first essay can be on any topic; the second and third must be written about literature read for class. Each essay must be formal, coherent, and succinct. For more details about the requirements for each essay, see the course schedule below.

2. Three Library AssignmentsIn the first few weeks of the course, we will visit the library on three separate occasions. A “Library Assignment” accompanies each tour. These assignments will require you to find books, search the library’s databases, and familiarize yourself its research tools.

3. Annotated Bibliography AssignmentAs a precursor to your research paper, you are required to create a bibliography that features at least three secondary sources. At least one secondary source must be an online source. At least one secondary source must be a print source. Further, each source must be annotated. Each annotation should be a minimum of three sentences. The annotation should include the source’s primary argument and a description of how it informs your research paper.

4. QuizzesYou will complete TEN quizzes throughout the semester based on your reading. Quizzes will be comprised of five questions each.

5. The Research Paper Part IThis assignment is designed to prepare you for writing a full-length research paper. Here, you are required to submit the first three paragraphs of your research paper with the title

and thesis statement. You must write this paper as if you are writing a complete paper. It should define your argument and give a clear indication of your paper’s point of focus and structure.

6. The Complete Research PaperYou must prepare a four-page formal, unified, coherent research paper on any aspect (character, relationship, mood, plot, symbol, theme, point of view) of one of the following stories from The Norton Introduction to Literature or from the Electronic Literature Collection, Volume II:

Herman Melville, “Bartleby the Scrivener”Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wall-Paper”William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily”Toni Morrison, “Recitatif”Ernest Hemingway, “Hills Like White Elephants”Amy Tan, “A Pair of Tickets”Stephen Crane, “The Open Boat”Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find”

David Clark, “88 Constellations for Wittgenstein”Christine Wilks, “Fitting the Pattern”Roderick Coover, “Voyage Into the Unknown”Sharon Daniel & Erik Loyer, “Public Secrets”or another story with the professor’s approval

The paper must be four full pages plus a bibliography (the bibliography must be printed on its own, separate page); the paper must follow the MLA format in The Molloy College Style Book; each middle paragraph must include a primary source quotation; the paper must include at least three secondary sources (scholarly references); at least one should be a web source, and at least one should be a print source; the paper must be typed, double-spaced, on clean white paper.

Assignments are subject to change

Required Texts:The Molloy College Style Book (available in bookstore and online)The Norton Introduction to Literature, 11th Edition, Edited by Kelly J. MaysElectronic Literature Collection, Volume II, <http://collection.eliterature.org/>

Required Materials:A USB Drive (4GB Minimum), available online or at the campus bookstore.

Course Number and Section:_ENG 110-06___

Weekly Assignments

Week 1: January 15th Course Introduction; Formal Style; Formal Expository EssayReading: “The Elements of the Essay” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Week 2: January 20th & 22nd Reading: Herman Melville, “Bartleby the Scrivener,” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: In-class thesis statement practice, introductory paragraphs, the title

Week 3: January 27th & 29th Reading: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wall-Paper,” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: ESSAY #1 DUE! 500 WORDS, in-class writing practice: body and concluding paragraphs

Week 4: February 3rd & 5th LIBRARY TOUR #1Reading: William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily,” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: ESSAY #2 DUE! 500 WORDS, Essay overview

Week 5: February 10th & 12th LIBRARY TOUR #2Reading: Toni Morrison, “Recitatif,” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: Library Assignment #1 Due

Week 6: February 17th & 19th LIBRARY TOUR #3Reading: Amy Tan, “A Pair of Tickets,” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: ESSAY #3 DUE! 500 WORDS, Library Assignment #2 Due

Week 7: February 24th & 26th The Writing ProcessReading: “The Writing Process” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: Library Assignment #3 Due, Research paper overview

Week 8: March 3rd & 5th Research & WritingReading: “The Research Essay” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: In-class bibliography tutorial

Week 9: March 10th & 12th MLA StyleReading: “Quotation, Citation, & Documentation” from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments: In-class annotation tutorial

MARCH 16 TH – 22 ND SPRING RECESS

Week 10: March 24th & 26th MLA Style (Continued), APA StyleReading: David Clark, “88 Constellations for Wittgenstein,” from the Electronic Literature Collection, Volume II

Assignments: Annotated Bibliography Due!

Week 11: March 31st

Reading: Christine Wilks, “Fitting the Pattern,” from the Electronic Literature Collection, Volume II

Assignments: RESEARCH PAPER #1 DUE!

April 2 nd – 6 th EASTER RECESS

Week 12: April 7th & 9th Reading: Roderick Coover, “Voyage Into the Unknown,” from the Electronic Literature Collection, Volume II

Week 13: April 14th & 16th Writing Workshop #1Reading: Sharon Daniel & Erik Loyer, “Public Secrets,” from the Electronic Literature Collection, Volume II

Assignments: Research paper peer-review and revision

Week 14: April 23rd Writing Workshop #2Assignments: Research paper peer-review and revision

Week 15: April 28th & 30th Writing WorkshopRESEARCH PAPER #2 DUE!