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COURSE GUIDE

ENGLISH 2 (College Writing in English)

English Division, Department of Humanities

2nd Semester AY 2014-2015

Welcome to ENGLISH 2 (College Writing in English)! This course focuses on the critical

reading and writing needs of college students. It deals primarily with the communication competencies required in everyday communication in and out of the academe, where students communicate to inform, narrate some events witnessed, report what is heard and read, clarify ideas and concepts, react to situations, people, and things, and take a stand on certain issues. Most importantly, this course directs students on how to inquire and probe into specific problems. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Critical reading and style in writing expositions and academic papers COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the semester, the student should be able to:

1. distinguish different patterns in thought formation; 2. write various forms of expository discourse, namely: (a) reaction paper, (b) position paper, and (c) a library research paper; and 3. use appropriate documentation style/system.

PREREQUISITE/S

ENGLISH 1

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Types of assertions A. Statement of convention B. Statement of fact C. Statement of opinion D. Statement of preference

II. Strategies in writing a reaction paper

A. Tone and style B. Rhetorical patterns and devices C. The register of academic discourse

III. Strategies in writing a position paper

A. Tone and style B. Rhetorical patterns and devices C. The register of academic discourse

IV. Process of writing a library research paper

A. Conceptualizing the topic or problem

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1. Reading to choose a topic 2. Limiting the subject to write the statement of the problem 3. Listing and organizing ideas 4. Formulating the preliminary thesis statement 5. Constructing a tentative topic outline

B. Gathering Data 1. Preparing the final bibliography list 2. Constructing a topic outline for note taking 3. Paraphrasing/summarizing/quoting notes

C. Organizing data into a final thesis and sentence outline D. Writing the draft: Choosing and documenting the final bibliography E. Revising and proofreading the rough draft F. Writing the final paper

REFERENCES

Campbell, W. G., Ballou, S. V.; and Slade C. (1991). Form and style: Theses, reports, and

term papers. 8th Ed. Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Miffin Co. Dadufalza, Concepcion D. (1996). Reading into writing II: English for academic and

professional purposes: A handbook-workbook-reader for critical reading and writing in expository discourse. Makati City: Bookmark, Inc.

Glau, G. R. and Craig J. (2001). Scenarios for writing: Issues, analysis, and response. New

York: McGraw-Hill. Strunk, W. Jr. (2000).The elements of style. 4th Ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn& Bacon.

LESSON SCHEDULE

Wk No.

Date Lecture Recitation

1 Jan. 27-30 Orientation and Leveling of expectations Introduction of the following:

Lecturers and facilitators

ENGLISH 2 as a course

Course outline

Grading system

Class policies

Collection of class cards

Verification of registration

Discussion of class policies

Assertions Identifying types of assertions: Convention, Fact, Opinion, Preference

2 Feb. 3-6 The Reaction Paper Diagnostic assessment

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Tone and style

Rhetorical patterns and devices

The register of academic discourse

Activity on assertions

3 Feb. 10-13 The Position Paper

Tone and style

Rhetorical patterns and devices

The register of academic discourse

Writing the reaction paper

4 Feb. 17-20 Note: Feb. 19 is a holiday.

The Library Research Paper

What is a library research paper?

Choosing and limiting the topic

Writing the position paper

5 Feb. 24-27 Note: Feb. 25 is a holiday.

The Library Research Paper Conceptualizing the topic or the problem

Reading to choose a topic

Narrowing down of the topic

Formulation of SP and TTS

Reading to choose a topic Problem Identification for ENG 2 LRP (3 sets of possible problems/topics)

6 Mar. 3-6 Cont. Formulation of SP and TTS

Approval of LRP topic

Narrowing down the chosen LRP topic

Formulating SP

7 Mar. 10-13 FIRST LONG EXAM Approval of LRP topic

Narrowing down the chosen LRP topic

Formulating SP

8 Mar. 17-20 Working bibliography Documentation Styles

Approval of LRP topic

Narrowing down the chosen LRP topic

Formulating SP

9 Mar. 24-27 Data Gathering Note taking Citation and plagiarism

Formulating the tentative thesis statement

Constructing the tentative topic outline for the approved LRP SP

10 Mar. 31-Apr. 3 Note: Apr. 2 & 3 are holidays.

Organizing data into a final thesis and sentence outline

List of the preliminary

library sources

Making of bibliographic cards for at least ten major sources plus supplementary sources

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11 Apr. 7-10 Note: Apr. 9 is a holiday.

Writing the rough draft with proper and complete documentation

Note taking for the LRP

12 Apr. 14-17 Revising and Proofreading the draft

Writing the final thesis

Statement and sentence outline

Submission of note cards

13 Apr. 21-24 SECOND LONG EXAM Submission of the Rough Draft

14 Apr. 28-May 1 Note: May 1 is a holiday.

Course Evaluation Checking of the Rough Draft

15 May 5-8

Integration

Return and Revision of the checked rough drafts

16 May 12-15 Submission of the final LRP

GRADING SYSTEM

The following evaluation scheme will be adopted:

Lecture class Recitation class

Long exams 30% Minor papers Reaction Paper Position Paper

10% 10%

Quizzes/ Exercises/ Assignments 20% Library Research Paper Process Final Paper

15% 15%

Total: 50%* Total: 50%*

*The student must pass both classes to pass the course. GRADING SCALE

98-100 1.0

95-97.9 1.25

90-94.9 1.5

85-89.9 1.75

80-84.9 2.0

75-79.9 2.25

70-74.9 2.5

65-69.9 2.75

60-64.9 3.0

50-59.9 4.0

0-49.9 5.0

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Grading Procedure Before the lecturer and recitation instructor combine the grades earned by students in both the recitation and lecture classes, the lecturer and recitation instructor shall first determine whether any student earned a grade of 4.0 in either the lecture or recitation, or both; that is, 250-299 of the 500 points or 25-29 percent of the 50 percent. If a student earned a grade of 4.0 in one of the components, the student automatically earns a grade of 4.0 for the course and shall take a removal exam in the component where he or she earned the grade. In the event that he or she earned a grade of 4.0 in both the lecture and recitation classes, the student shall take a removal exam in both components. The student automatically earns a final grade of 5.0 if he or she earns a 5.0 in any of the components. CLASS POLICIES

On consultation

Consultations should be done only on specified days and time. Your teachers other official hours are spent conducting classes, reviewing lessons, preparing exercises/quizzes/exams, checking papers, attending meetings, etc.

Ambush consultations in the most unlikely places (stairs, COOP, banks, church, Grove area, shopping places, etc.) will not be entertained.

You are encouraged to consult with your teacher on subject-related matters/ problems/ queries/ clarifications early in the semester.

On attendance

In adherence to university policies, your teacher will be very particular about tardiness and absences. The university policy for attendance will be enforced:

Article XVI, Sec 40 When the number of hours lost by absence of a student in one semester reaches 20 percent of the hours recitation, lecture, laboratory or any other scheduled work in one subject for that semester he shall be dropped from the class roll, provided that the faculty may prescribe a longer attendance requirement. If the majority of the absences are excused, the student shall not be given a grade of 5.0 upon being thus dropped from the roll, but if the majority of the absences are not excused, he shall be given a grade of 5.0 upon thus being dropped. Time lost by late enrolment is considered as time lost by absence.

Students are allowed ONLY SIX (6) absences, excused or unexcused, in the lecture AND recitation classes: three (3) for the lecture, and three (3) for the recitation class.

Incurring four absences in either the lecture OR recitation class merits you a grade of 5.0 (for unexcused absences) or DRP (for excused absences).

There will be no makeup activity for any graded activity missed during the time that you

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were absent, except in case of an ailment that required hospitalization or an ailment that is highly communicable e.g., measles, chicken pox, mumps, sore eyes, typhoid fever, etc. Your teacher will require a doctors certificate and you must present it within two weeks from your date of absence. Late excuse letters and certificates will not be honored.

Your absence in the previous meeting is no excuse for not participating in the next class discussion.

On submission of requirements

Your teacher is very particular about deadlines. Deadlines for the submission of requirements will be announced well ahead of schedule.

Assignments/requirements will be collected only during class hours. Late requirements will NOT be accepted.

If you decide to submit the requirement ahead of the schedule, you should personally submit it to your teacher. Do not put it in the teacher's pigeon hole or ask a friend to submit it for you.

On testing and evaluation

From time to time, a quiz will be given before or after the topic discussed.

Any form of cheating or dishonesty shall be punishable. (UP Code on Conduct and Discipline, Chapter 81, Art. 473) Anyone proven to have plagiarized a part of, or the entirety of, the required writing projects will automatically get a failing grade (5.0) in the said requirement. If the student is caught the second time, he/she will receive a grade of 5.0 in the course and a case against him/her will be filed in the Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).

In case of a final grade of 4.0, the student must take a removal exam to be given by the teacher from whom he/she received a final 4.0 standing.

Others Citation: The citation style (APA/MLA) that will be used for the course depends on the

recitation teacher, but the teacher must observe consistency in the style required.