Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide an understanding of the value for students to read college-level writings 2. To enable students, through classroom discussion and various writing applications, to apply sound processes for producing original academic papers and organized response paragraphs 3. To acquaint students with team collaboration through peer edited processes 4. To explore and prepare topics for ENGL 110 papers 5. To prepare for ENGL 110 level writing MEASUREABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES NOTE: Since the purpose of this course is to prepare students for ENGL 110, the outcomes are the same; however, more time and practice is spent on these outcomes. Learning Outcome 1: Write effectively ·         Performance Indicator 1: Uses the stages of the writing process to develop, organize, and present ideas in writing ·         Performance Indicator 2: Recognizes the demands and possible strategies of a writing task, based on topic, purpose, context, and audience. ·         Performance Indicator 3: Demonstrates competent writing that includes a clear, original thesis or claim, appropriate evidence and support, a logical structure, and a style of language that serves the writer’s purpose and audience. ·         Performance Indicator 4: Uses Edited Standard Written English in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax, and presents written work in a style and format consistent with the demands of an academic setting. Learning Outcome 2: Reads at a level that allows participation in collegiate studies and chosen careers ·         Performance Indicator 1: Understands the structure and organization of written work ·         Performance Indicator 2: Recognizes an author’s thesis and forms of support ·         Performance Indicator 3: Evaluates the effectiveness and validity of an author’s style, organization, support, evidence, and presentation. ·         Performance Indicator 4: Recognizes the connection style and language have to an author’s topic, audience, context, and purpose ·         Performance Indicator 5: Synthesizes information and ideas from multiple sources Learning Outcome 3: Integrates information sources effectively ·         Performance Indicator 1: Finds a variety of information resources ·         Performance Indicator 2: Evaluates the relevance and reliability of sources ·         Performance Indicator 3: Uses information resources ethically and honestly, preserving the meaning of the source and documenting the use of the source in the style appropriate for the student’s discipline or field ·         Performance Indicator 4: Synthesizes information effectively in the student’s own text Learning Outcome 4: Collaborates with others ·         Performance Indicator 1: Participates in class discussions and in any group projects and activities