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ENG 1301 College Reading and Writing COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2016
CLASS INFORMATION Section Number 130114E Meeting Times MWF 1200 PM ndash 1250 PM Meeting Location Room HL325
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor Bill Simolaridis Office Location TBA Office Hours Friday 1-3 PM Office Phone TBA Office Fax 903-886-5980 University Email Address bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu Preferred Form of Communication Email Communication Response Time 24-48 hours
COURSE INFORMATION
Materials ndash Textbooks Readings Supplementary Readings
Textbook(s) Required
Problem Posing Readings for Democratic Learning Eds Mary Couzelis JD Isip and Tabetha Adkins Fountainhead Press 2013 ENG 1301 Course Pack ndash Link available from your instructor
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Software Required
Microsoft Word
Optional Texts andor Materials
Pens pencils notebooks loose leaf notebook paper (for in-class assignments)
Flash drive or other means of storing digital versions of the essays and other written material you generate (always keep a backup of everything you turn it)
Access to a computer with Word and a printer (assignments must be typed and may be required to be printed)
Course Description
English 1301 - Introduces students to writing as an extended complex recursive process and prepares students for English 1302 which more rigorously examines the forms and structures of argument and means to approaching multiple audiences In 1301 students will write weekly and will work on essay organization and development The course will emphasize close reading summarizing and analysis of expository texts including student writing
Student Learning Outcomes (Should be measurable observable)
1 Students will be able to use rhetorical terminology to describe writing 2 Students will be able to identify instances of plagiarism and explain why it is a
serious offense in academic writing 3 Students will be able to interpret texts written for academic audiences 4 Students will be able to use academic writing conventions in their own writing
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Major Writing Assignments (WAs) WA 1 Literacy Narrative You will construct a literacy narrative in which you tell the story of your education Education is not necessarily school although it can be You might want to focus on a specific period in your life or a specific type of education Although it will be your story to tell you will need to cite some sources from our book Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources from our assigned readings andor textbook You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 2 Argumentative Essay You will construct an argumentative essay grounded in evidence and written in clear and concise prose You will have your choice from a list of 5 topics to choose from Again you will need to cite some sources from our book or other academic scholarship
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 3 Discourse Community Analysis You will pick a discourse community that interests you and explain how it qualifies as a discourse community by comparing it to the criteria described in your English 1301 Course Pack Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 4 Final Project (Group Project) For your final project you will be in groups In this project you will get the opportunity to bring together all of the writing skills and knowledge that you have developed over the course of the semester Primary emphasis in your presentation will be on your evolving understanding of academic writing as it has developed over the semester Your secondary emphasis will concern a global issue that has become an area of your concern this semester Your project will include a 3-5-page (500-750 words) essay using MLA format and a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation You will also cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This project (essay and presentation) will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox Diagnostic Essay This essay will be given during the first week of classes While this will be considered a diagnostic essay (a chance to see how you write) it will be written using MLA format and adhere to grammatical conventions This essay will be typed 300-500 words and uploaded to the eCollege dropbox unless otherwise instructed Reader Responses Reading responses are responses to the articles that have been assigned for reading For these assignments you will type a full page response to the article before class These responses are more organized than free writes which means they should be well thought out critical responses organized and be free of grammatical and punctuation errors The reader responses will be a full page (250 words) using MLA format These papers will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first couple of weeks of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you get familiar with online resources (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Texas AampM - Commerce Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo will not fly in this class The basics One-inch margins 12-point font Times New Roman double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10-
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the one suggested above (particularly comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences Plagiarism Policy My plagiarism policy is in sync with the policy laid out in the Student Guidebook (be sure you check it out) If you turn in work that I suspect to be plagiarized I will refer you and the paper to the Dean of Students You will receive a grade on the paper after your situation is resolved with the Dean of Studentsrsquo office If it turns out this is not your first instance of plagiarism at the college or if I must refer you to the Dean of Students a second time in the same semester you will receive an F in the class I believe most students do not plagiarize intentionally If you have a question about citation or you just want to make sure you are on the right track please email me with your concerns It is always better to request more time or lose some points rather than risk a failing grade for plagiarism
GRADING Herersquos the breakdown on how your grade will be calculated Diagnostic Essay ndash 5 WA 1 ndash 10 WA 2 ndash 15 WA 3 ndash 15 WA 4 ndash 20 Reading Responses ndash 20 Participation ndash 15 Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 or Below
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring
solution a webcam and microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements
website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing
Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office
Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
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Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Software Required
Microsoft Word
Optional Texts andor Materials
Pens pencils notebooks loose leaf notebook paper (for in-class assignments)
Flash drive or other means of storing digital versions of the essays and other written material you generate (always keep a backup of everything you turn it)
Access to a computer with Word and a printer (assignments must be typed and may be required to be printed)
Course Description
English 1301 - Introduces students to writing as an extended complex recursive process and prepares students for English 1302 which more rigorously examines the forms and structures of argument and means to approaching multiple audiences In 1301 students will write weekly and will work on essay organization and development The course will emphasize close reading summarizing and analysis of expository texts including student writing
Student Learning Outcomes (Should be measurable observable)
1 Students will be able to use rhetorical terminology to describe writing 2 Students will be able to identify instances of plagiarism and explain why it is a
serious offense in academic writing 3 Students will be able to interpret texts written for academic audiences 4 Students will be able to use academic writing conventions in their own writing
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Major Writing Assignments (WAs) WA 1 Literacy Narrative You will construct a literacy narrative in which you tell the story of your education Education is not necessarily school although it can be You might want to focus on a specific period in your life or a specific type of education Although it will be your story to tell you will need to cite some sources from our book Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources from our assigned readings andor textbook You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 2 Argumentative Essay You will construct an argumentative essay grounded in evidence and written in clear and concise prose You will have your choice from a list of 5 topics to choose from Again you will need to cite some sources from our book or other academic scholarship
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 3 Discourse Community Analysis You will pick a discourse community that interests you and explain how it qualifies as a discourse community by comparing it to the criteria described in your English 1301 Course Pack Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 4 Final Project (Group Project) For your final project you will be in groups In this project you will get the opportunity to bring together all of the writing skills and knowledge that you have developed over the course of the semester Primary emphasis in your presentation will be on your evolving understanding of academic writing as it has developed over the semester Your secondary emphasis will concern a global issue that has become an area of your concern this semester Your project will include a 3-5-page (500-750 words) essay using MLA format and a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation You will also cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This project (essay and presentation) will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox Diagnostic Essay This essay will be given during the first week of classes While this will be considered a diagnostic essay (a chance to see how you write) it will be written using MLA format and adhere to grammatical conventions This essay will be typed 300-500 words and uploaded to the eCollege dropbox unless otherwise instructed Reader Responses Reading responses are responses to the articles that have been assigned for reading For these assignments you will type a full page response to the article before class These responses are more organized than free writes which means they should be well thought out critical responses organized and be free of grammatical and punctuation errors The reader responses will be a full page (250 words) using MLA format These papers will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first couple of weeks of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you get familiar with online resources (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Texas AampM - Commerce Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo will not fly in this class The basics One-inch margins 12-point font Times New Roman double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10-
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the one suggested above (particularly comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences Plagiarism Policy My plagiarism policy is in sync with the policy laid out in the Student Guidebook (be sure you check it out) If you turn in work that I suspect to be plagiarized I will refer you and the paper to the Dean of Students You will receive a grade on the paper after your situation is resolved with the Dean of Studentsrsquo office If it turns out this is not your first instance of plagiarism at the college or if I must refer you to the Dean of Students a second time in the same semester you will receive an F in the class I believe most students do not plagiarize intentionally If you have a question about citation or you just want to make sure you are on the right track please email me with your concerns It is always better to request more time or lose some points rather than risk a failing grade for plagiarism
GRADING Herersquos the breakdown on how your grade will be calculated Diagnostic Essay ndash 5 WA 1 ndash 10 WA 2 ndash 15 WA 3 ndash 15 WA 4 ndash 20 Reading Responses ndash 20 Participation ndash 15 Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 or Below
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring
solution a webcam and microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements
website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing
Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office
Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 3 Discourse Community Analysis You will pick a discourse community that interests you and explain how it qualifies as a discourse community by comparing it to the criteria described in your English 1301 Course Pack Your essay will be 3-5 pages (500-750 words) using MLA format You will cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This essay will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox WA 4 Final Project (Group Project) For your final project you will be in groups In this project you will get the opportunity to bring together all of the writing skills and knowledge that you have developed over the course of the semester Primary emphasis in your presentation will be on your evolving understanding of academic writing as it has developed over the semester Your secondary emphasis will concern a global issue that has become an area of your concern this semester Your project will include a 3-5-page (500-750 words) essay using MLA format and a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation You will also cite at least 3 sources You will receive a detailed outline on this assignment in class This project (essay and presentation) will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox Diagnostic Essay This essay will be given during the first week of classes While this will be considered a diagnostic essay (a chance to see how you write) it will be written using MLA format and adhere to grammatical conventions This essay will be typed 300-500 words and uploaded to the eCollege dropbox unless otherwise instructed Reader Responses Reading responses are responses to the articles that have been assigned for reading For these assignments you will type a full page response to the article before class These responses are more organized than free writes which means they should be well thought out critical responses organized and be free of grammatical and punctuation errors The reader responses will be a full page (250 words) using MLA format These papers will be turned in to the eCollege dropbox MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first couple of weeks of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you get familiar with online resources (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Texas AampM - Commerce Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo will not fly in this class The basics One-inch margins 12-point font Times New Roman double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10-
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the one suggested above (particularly comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences Plagiarism Policy My plagiarism policy is in sync with the policy laid out in the Student Guidebook (be sure you check it out) If you turn in work that I suspect to be plagiarized I will refer you and the paper to the Dean of Students You will receive a grade on the paper after your situation is resolved with the Dean of Studentsrsquo office If it turns out this is not your first instance of plagiarism at the college or if I must refer you to the Dean of Students a second time in the same semester you will receive an F in the class I believe most students do not plagiarize intentionally If you have a question about citation or you just want to make sure you are on the right track please email me with your concerns It is always better to request more time or lose some points rather than risk a failing grade for plagiarism
GRADING Herersquos the breakdown on how your grade will be calculated Diagnostic Essay ndash 5 WA 1 ndash 10 WA 2 ndash 15 WA 3 ndash 15 WA 4 ndash 20 Reading Responses ndash 20 Participation ndash 15 Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 or Below
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring
solution a webcam and microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements
website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing
Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office
Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the one suggested above (particularly comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences Plagiarism Policy My plagiarism policy is in sync with the policy laid out in the Student Guidebook (be sure you check it out) If you turn in work that I suspect to be plagiarized I will refer you and the paper to the Dean of Students You will receive a grade on the paper after your situation is resolved with the Dean of Studentsrsquo office If it turns out this is not your first instance of plagiarism at the college or if I must refer you to the Dean of Students a second time in the same semester you will receive an F in the class I believe most students do not plagiarize intentionally If you have a question about citation or you just want to make sure you are on the right track please email me with your concerns It is always better to request more time or lose some points rather than risk a failing grade for plagiarism
GRADING Herersquos the breakdown on how your grade will be calculated Diagnostic Essay ndash 5 WA 1 ndash 10 WA 2 ndash 15 WA 3 ndash 15 WA 4 ndash 20 Reading Responses ndash 20 Participation ndash 15 Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 or Below
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring
solution a webcam and microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements
website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing
Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office
Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring
solution a webcam and microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements
website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing
Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office
Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number
3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating System
iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8
Android App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement Please contact your instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is email bsimolaridisleomailtamucedu
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific ProceduresPolicies Attendance Policy Those with the best chance of doing well in this class and of passing this class are the students who attend and participate regularly This will show in your work In addition to the collegersquos requirements for attendance for those receiving financial aid (please refer to your Student Guidebook andor your Financial Aid agreement) my attendance policy is pretty straight-forward You have SIX free absences Every absence beginning with the seventh absence will bring your grade in the class down by one letter grade (eg a C will become a D) Late Work Policy I understand that things happen I do not accept late work period However there may be opportunities to make up some (if not all) points during the semester Not accepting late work has more to do with my time than your punishment late work requires professors to work outside of time heshe had set aside to grade that particular assignment It is much easier for me to have you turn something else in at another point where I have set aside the time to grade GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns Emails Please compose emails as follows
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo] DearHello Prof Simolaridis I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief] SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc [Write your full name and class sectionmdashsometimes I have two or more students with the same name]
Submitting Papers
eCollege Dropbox Students will turn papers in to the eCollege Dropbox (unless otherwise instructed)
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
If you have issues with submitting to the dropbox you must email me BEFORE the due date You will attach your paper (as a WORD document) with an explanation in the body of your email Your paper MUST be submitted or emailed in the above mentioned format BEFORE the due date NO EXCEPTIONS
Peer Reviews Students will bring printed copies of their papers for peer review days However all final drafts will be turned in via the dropbox
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance
University Specific Procedures
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
TAMUC Attendance
For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf
Academic Integrity
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
ADA Statement
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1 The calendar below is likely to change in order to accommodate learning needs Major changes in the syllabus will be announced in class andor via email It is your responsibility to keep up with and appropriately respond to modifications to the schedule
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Week 1 829 ndash 92
Introduction Review Syllabus Review of Writing Basics Communication Essay
Week 2 95 ndash 99
Labor Day (No Classes on Monday) Review of MLA Format Review of Plagiarism Rules Academic Voice Reader Responses Read Problem Posing (PP) ndash What is Rhetoric ndash pp 7-30 Read Course Pack (CP) ndash pg 37 39 41
Week 3 912 ndash 916
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Brainstorm Read Chapter 4 (CP) pp 31-34 Read The Joy of Reading and Writing (PP) pp 41-43 Reader Response
Week 4 919 ndash 923
Literacy Narrative WA 1ndashIntroductionBody (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read PP 40 42 43-45 (CP) Read Inventing the University (PP) pp 55-71 Reader Response
Week 5 926 ndash 930
Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndashBodyConclusion (RevisionEditing Strategies) Read pg 38 (CP) Read Suddenly Sexy (PP) pp 77-97 Reader Response
Week 6 103 ndash 107
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Literacy Narrative WA 1 ndash Final Draft Due Read Freshman Composition as Middle Class Enterprise (PP) pp 98-120 Reader Response
Week 7 1010 ndash 1014
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 2 (CP) pp 16-19 Read Drafting US Literacy (PP) pp 121-139 Reader Response
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000
The syllabusschedule are subject to change
Week 8 1017 ndash 1021
Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash BodyConclusion Read The Silenced Dialogue (PP) pp 171-193 Reader Response
Week 9 1024ndash1028
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Argumentative Essay ndash WA 2 ndash Final Draft Due
Week 10 1031 ndash 114
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BrainstormIntroduction Read Chapter 1 (CP) pp 12-15 Read A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies (PP) pp 352-388 Reader Response
Week 11 117 ndash 1111
Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash BodyConclusion Read Discourse 5 Knowledge Its Own End (PP) pp 389-403 Reader Response
Week 12 1114 ndash 1118
Rough Drafts Due (bring hard copy to class) ndash Peer Reviews Discourse Community Analysis ndash WA 3 ndash Final Draft Due Read Taking Women Students Seriously (PP) pp 435-441 Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Project Discussion Reader Response
Week 13 1121 ndash 1125
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Group Work Thanksgiving Week ndash No Classes Wednesday-Saturday November 23-27
Week 14 1128 ndash 122
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Begin Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail (PP) pp 280-293 Reader Response
Week 15 125-129
Final Project ndash WA 4 ndash Final Draft Due ndash Presentations Finish
Finals Week 1212-1216
Final MWF 11 am class ndash Wednesday December 14th at 1030-1230 MWF 12 pm class ndash Friday December 16th at 800-1000