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English 0999: Hybrid Support for English Composition I |
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English 0999: Hybrid Support for English Composition I |
Dr. Chip Rogers |
Office: Arts and Letters (SOAL) 219 |
| Objectives The MGA Catalog describes English 0999 as "intended to provide co-requisite support for students requiring remediation in reading and/or writing while they are enrolled in ENGL 1101 -- English Composition I. Topics will parallel topics studied in ENGL 1101 as well as the essential reading and writing skills needed to be successful in ENGL 1101. Taken with ENGL 1101, this is a composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills." In a nutshell, ENGL 0999 provides focused support on skills essential to succeeding in English Composition I. Required Texts and Materials  The same handbook required for English 1101: The Little Seagull Handbook, 3rd edition (2017) with Exercises and InQuizitive, by Richard Bullock, Michael Brody, and Francine Weinberg, ISBN 978-0-393-64639-9. Access to InQuisitive is required. Hybrid Nature of the Course This course is a "hybrid class," meaning that it does not meet in the physical classroom every scheduled class day. Generally the class will meet just on Monday or Wednesday each week, not both days. The other "half" of the class takes place online in the Brightspace (D2L) online Learning Management System or through independent work outside of class. Note that we may need to be flexible and understand that as the COVID-19 situation dictates, and following University System of Georgia guidance, the class may at some point have to move fully online.
Policies Attendance: Each class is important, so it is crucial that you be in class on time every face-to-face class day. I record attendance, and absences do affect your grade. Students with more than two non-illness-related absences fail the class. Students who must miss class because of illness (COVID or otherwise) should notify me before the missed class meeting. I will try to work with you on any assignments you happen to miss, especially when you notify me of the absence missing class: email me anytime you must miss class. Late work: Late work is penalized one letter grade for each class day (i.e. Monday or Wednesday) the assignment is late. Work turned in more than three class days late will receive no higher grade than F, and I accept no work more than two weeks late. Plagiarism: Except for assignments expressly calling for collaborative effort, all written work must be your own. Any unacknowledged borrowing from the writings of others will be considered plagiarism, a serious breach of academic integrity. I will submit cases of plagiarism or other academic dishonesty for review by the Student Conduct Officer. The penalty for plagiarism in this class is an "F" for the entire course, not just the assignment in question. See the more specific definition of plagiarism in the English 1101 Syllabus Supplement; also see "On Plagiarism." Cell phones/personal electronics: The use of cell phones, ipods, and other hand-held personal electronic devices is forbidden during face-to-face class meetings. All such devices must be kept out of sight for the duration of class—off of desks and out of laps. I will count absent any student texting or viewing a personal electronic device, and if the problem persists I will ask students not abiding by this policy to leave the classroom.Course Components and Requirements Participation/Engagement: This is very much a hands-on class, with lots of activities requiring not merely attendance but committed, engaged participation both in the classroom in assignments outside of class. Being attentive and participating in all class activities is a major key to success in the course. Reflection assignments are brief responses to writing experiences and Growth Mindset videos. Writing workshops: These will vary, depending on where we are in the essay-writing process, typically practice in arriving at topics, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Writing exercises: assignments paralleling or complementing ENGL 1101 writing exercises. Grammar and mechanics exercises: mostly independent work in the Norton InQuizitive online system. Writing Center visits: A mandatory minimum of two visits for active tutoring sessions with the Writing Center (online tutoring sessions count as well as face-to-face). See https://www.mga.edu/student-success-center/writing-centers.php. Final grade breakdown
A note on note-taking: Although this course involves little lecture and we do not have unit tests on the readings and discussions, you will have a much easier time writing effective papers—papers that receive higher grades—if you take notes during every class period. "A" students typically take extensive notes. Even in discussions where your classmates do more "discussing" than the professor, you should take notes on any significant points made by anyone in the discussion. You would also do well to underline, highlight, or otherwise make note of all passages from the readings that we take special notice of in class. The Bottom Line:I hope every member of this class gets an A, and I will do all I can to make this happen. Don't get me wrong—the standards for "A" work are high, and I make no exceptions in course policies on absences, missed assignments, plagiarism, or late work. The number-one key to succeeding in this class is that you take responsibility for your own success, meaning that you attend to all assignments with careful, earnest diligence, that you respond positively to any setbacks and heed my feedback on all assignments, and that you seek my help as much and as often as you need it. I guarantee you have one of the most accessible professors at Middle Georgia State: ask for help outside of class, and I'll do my level best to deliver.
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