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Molloy College English Department

Semester:_ Spring 2016__________________

Faculty:___Matt Applegate______________________

Course Numer ! Section"s#: EN$ 110%0&

'itle:__________College Composition_______________

Catalogue Description: Cre(it:___)__ 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, pea!ing, "ritical #hin!ing !ills$%%%%&''%%%%(

Academic Integrity: #he Academic Integrity Policy in the tudent )andboo! governs students.

Wor! may be chec!ed through turnitin.com.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is against the Academic Integrity Policy and will be met with the fullest

punishment. If you do not cite your sources, ta!e wor! from current or former students, or turn in

a piece of writing you did not compose, you have committed plagiarism. *ou will +AI anyassignment that is plagiari-ed.

Disabilities: tudents with documented disabilities who need accommodations in this classshould contact the isabilities upport ervice /ffice, "asey 0uilding 1oom &&, telephone

number +Aust 2322&4, for appropriate accommodations.

LEARNING OUCO!E":

!A#OR GOAL" O$ %I" COUR"E

1* Stu(ents +ill (emonstrate the aility to

_____ locate an( e,aluate the place o- one or more .estern te/ts +ithin the

literary heritage o- contemporary American rea(ers*

___/__ ascertain +hat they as rea(ers prie in a te/t an( ho+ their

e,aluations concur an( (i--er +ith those o- critics*

___/__ -ormulate their personal ,alues as a result o- (iscussion o-

character inci(ent an( un(erlying philosophies in literature*

2* Stu(ents +ill (emonstrate the aility to

___/__ i(enti-y an( correct asic prolems an( -ormulate approaches to the

structure rhetoric an( styles o- English in or(er to heighten

perception an( communication*

___/_ e/ercise opportunities -or creati,e e/pression*

)* Stu(ents +ill e ale to

___/_ achie,e a satis-actory asis -or gra(uate stu(y in English an( selecte(

pre%pro-essional programs*

GENERAL EDUCAION GOAL" O$ %I" COUR"E

__/_ Stu(ents +ill (emonstrate e--ecti,e oral an( +ritten communication:

__/_ Stu(ents +ill (emonstrate the aility to (iscuss issues rationally to

analye critically an( to e,aluate e--ecti,ely*

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Course (escription -rom catalog

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 andlibrary resources, including databases and print sources.

Course $oal

#he goal of this course is to introduce students to the forms and expectations of college writing.

#hroughout the semester students will strengthen their writing and communication s!ills,specifically in terms of writing for college audiences and developing a broad set of research

s!ills. tudents will also learn how to analy-e a literary text and express opinions about thosetexts in a professional format.

;ecti,es:

#o bring students to a college3level proficiency in writing formal essays, the research paper, and

use of the library.

Metho(s:

&. ectures on the formal essay= examination of sample formal essays= modeling of how

compose a formal essay= tudents must complete at least three formal essays but may submit

any others before the deadline for optional wor!=>. ectures 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 6Aan APA documentation=

2. Preparation of a four3page 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;?. Explication in class of four short stories to discern how to formulate a thesis=

4. Guided examination of the library with three library assignments.

Criteria -or $ra(ing an( 4ercentages -or Each 9e<uirement:

&. Average of grades on three five3paragraph essays 3 &'(>. Average of grades on three library assignments 3 &'(

2. "lass Participation @Including Attendance 3 &'(?. Annotated 0ibliography Assignment 3 &'(

4. Bui--es 9 &'(

C. 1esearch Paper Assignment I @+irst #hree Paragraphs 3 &'(<. 1esearch Paper Assignment II 3 ?'(

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4olicy -or ma=e%up e/ams an( misse( or late assignments

Assignments are due on the day class meets. #here will be no ma!e3up sessions or assignments,

unless you have official documentation such as a note from a doctor or hospital.

Molloy e%mail

All official announcements related to the course will be sent through 6olloy e3mail. tudents are

expected to chec! their :molloy.edu e3mail regularly.

#he "ommunicating Across the "urriculum @"A" reHuirement for writing, spea!ing, listening,

and critical thin!ing is an integral part of all assignments. All aspects of this course will fulfill

the "A" reHuirements.

Aca(emic >ntegrity

#he policy on academic integrity is found in the tudent )andboo! of 6olloy "ollege andndergraduate "ourse "atalog. Please review the policy and abide by it.

Atten(ance 4olicy

Attendance for this course is mandatory. Absences of more than three class sessions will result in

lowering of the grade by one full letter. #hree late arrivals will be counted as one absence.

Statements on Stu(ents .ith Disailities

tudents with documented disabilities who believe they need accommodations in the class are

encouraged to contact the isabilities upport /ffice, "asey 0uilding, 1oom '&&, so that

appropriate accommodations can be implemented

Assignments "e/plaine(# an( Appro/imate Due Dates:

1* 'hree &00%+or( Essays

*ou are reHuired to write three 4''3word essays. #he 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. +or more details about the reHuirements for each essay,see the course schedule below.

2* 'hree 3irary Assignments

In the first few wee!s of the course, we will visit the library on three separate occasions.A Jibrary AssignmentK accompanies each tour. #hese assignments will reHuire you to

find boo!s, search the libraryLs databases, and familiari-e yourself its research tools.

)* Annotate( iliography Assignment

As a precursor to your research paper, you are reHuired 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. +urther, each source must be annotated. Each annotation should be a minimum of three sentences. #he annotation

should include the sourceLs primary argument and a description of how it informs your

research paper.

7* ?uies

*ou will complete #E5 Hui--es throughout the semester based on your reading. Bui--eswill be comprised of five Huestions each.

&* 'he 9esearch 4aper 4art >

#his assignment is designed to prepare you for writing a full3length research paper. )ere,

you are reHuired to submit the first three paragraphs of your research paper with the title

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and thesis statement. *ou must write this paper as if you are writing a complete paper. It

should define your argument and give a clear indication of your paperLs point of focusand structure.

6* 'he Complete 9esearch 4aper

*ou must prepare a four3page 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 $)erman 6elville, J0artleby the crivenerK

"harlotte Per!ins Gilman, J#he *ellow Wall3PaperK

William +aul!ner, JA 1ose for EmilyK#oni 6orrison, J1ecitatifK

Ernest )emingway, J)ills i!e White ElephantsK

Amy #an, JA Pair of #ic!etsKtephen "rane, J#he /pen 0oatK

+lannery /L"onnorLs JA Good 6an is )ard to +indK

avid "lar!, J "onstellations for WittgensteinK"hristine Wil!s, J+itting the PatternK

1oderic! "oover, JMoyage Into the n!nownKharon aniel N Eri! oyer, JPublic ecretsK

or another story with the professorLs approval

#he paper must be four full pages plus a bibliography @the bibliography must be printed

on its own, separate page= the paper must follow the 6A format in #he 6olloy "ollege

tyle 0oo!= each middle paragraph must include a primary source Huotation= the papermust 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,

double3spaced, on clean white paper.

Assignments are sub&ect to change

9e<uire( 'e/ts:

#he 6olloy "ollege tyle 0oo! @available in boo!store and online

The Norton Introduction to Literature, &&th Edition, Edited by ;elly O. 6ays

Electronic Literature Collection, Molume II, http$77collection.eliterature.org7Q

9e<uire( Materials:

A 0 rive @?G0 6inimum, available online or at the campus boo!store.

Course Numer an( Section:_EN$ 110%0&___

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.ee=ly Assignments

.ee= 1: @anuary 20th

"ourse Introduction= +ormal tyle= +ormal Expository Essay1eading$ J#he Elements of the EssayK from The Norton Introduction to Literature

.ee= 2: @anuary 2&th ! 2th

1eading$ )erman 6elville, J0artleby the crivener,K from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$ In3class thesis statement practice, introductory paragraphs, the title

.ee= ): Feruary 1st ! )r(

1eading$ "harlotte Per!ins Gilman, J#he *ellow Wall3Paper,K from The Norton Introduction to

Literature

Assignments$ EA* R& ES 4'' W/1, in3class writing practice$ body and concluding

paragraphs

.ee= 7: Feruary Bth ! 10th I01A1* #/1 R&

1eading$ William +aul!ner, JA 1ose for Emily,K from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$ ibrary Assignment R& ue

.ee= &: Feruary 1th

I01A1* #/1 R>

1eading$ William +aul!ner, JA 1ose for Emily,K from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$

.ee= 6: Feruary 22n( ! 27th

I01A1* #/1 R2

1eading$ #oni 6orrison J1ecitatif,K from The Norton Introduction to Literature

.ee= : Feruary 2th ! March 2n(

#he Writing Process1eading$ Amy #an, JA Pair of #ic!ets,K from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$ EA* R> ES 4'' W/1, Essay overview

.ee= B: March th ! th

1esearch N Writing

1eading$ J#he 1esearch EssayK from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$ ibrary Assignment R> ue, 1esearch paper overview

.ee= : March 17th ! 16th

6A tyle

1eading$ JBuotation, "itation, N ocumentationK from The Norton Introduction to Literature

Assignments$ EA* R2 ES 4'' W/1, ibrary Assignment R2 ue

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MA9C 1' 2)ND S49>N$ 9ECESS

MA9C 27th 2Bth EAS'E9 9ECESS

.ee= 10: March )0th

6A tyle @"ontinued, APA tyle

1eading$ avid "lar!, J "onstellations for Wittgenstein,K from the Electronic Literature

Collection, Volume II

Assignments$ Annotated 0ibliography ueS, 1EEA1") PAPE1 R& ES

.ee= 12: April 7th ! 6th

1eading$ "hristine Wil!s, J+itting the Pattern,K from the Electronic Literature Collection,

Volume II

.ee= 1): April 11th ! 1)th

1eading$ haron aniel N Eri! oyer, JPublic ecrets,K from the Electronic LiteratureCollection, Volume II

Assignments$ 1esearch paper peer3review and revision

.ee= 17: April 1Bth ! 20th

Writing Wor!shop R&

Assignments$ 1esearch paper peer3review and revision

.ee= 1&: April 2&th ! 2th

Writing Wor!shop R>Assignments$ 1esearch paper peer3review and revision

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.ee= 16: May 2n(

Writing Wor!shop

F>NA3S .EE: 1EEA1") PAPE1 R> ES

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