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COLLEGE WRITING PREP SYLLABUS
Spring 2017
Title: ASC 87 College Writing Skills
Credits: 3
Day/Time: MWF 11:00 - 11:50
Location:
TBA
Instructor: Dr. Valerie Meidinger
Office: McFarland 136
Office Hours: MW 12-2, Tues. 11-1 or by appointment
Office phone: (701) 845-7490
Email:
valerie.meidinger@vcsu.eduCourse Description
: A precollege writing course that prepares students for ENGL 110
COLLEGE COMPOSITION. This course provides instruction in writing error-free sentences,
solid paragraphs, and well organized essays.
Course Objectives
:
Students will be able to
•
identify and correct common words that are often misspelled or used incorrectly
•
understand and practice revision techniques
•
recognize and correct non-Standard English that might work against a student achieving
success in a workplace or academic situation in which written communication is
necessary
•
write clearly and economically in writing situations likely to be encountered at the
college level
•
read publications and reflect on them through the written word
Textbook
: No textbook required
Grades
: Grades are based on attendance, participation, weekly assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
Grade Breakdown
: A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = Below 60
Attendance:
M
issing class is not acceptable.
If you choose to miss class, there are
consequences. If you miss 5 classes, your grade will automatically be lowered by one letter
grade. (Ex.: If you would have gotten a B in the class, your grade will be lowered to a C if
you've missed 5 classes.) If you miss 8 classes, lose 2 letter grades; and 10 classes, you will fail
the course. Any necessary absences will only be excused if approved by the instructor prior to
class time.
FINAL EXAMS
are scheduled for the week of May 8-12. Your Final Exam is mandatory and
cannot be taken early. Please do NOT make travel arrangements for Winter Break and expect to
take your final early.