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Santa Ana College English 101 late start April 2021

Instructor information

(Also on separate Canvas page)

Ilona V. Missakian, Ph.D.

Email: Missakian_Ilona@sac.edu   I will respond almost immediately MW 9-10am, TTh 10-10:30am; generally within 24 hours, otherwise M-F 24-48 hours. In your email subject line, please mention your section number followed by your name. Thank you!

Phone: 626.733.3999  this number is for live phone calls MW 9-10am and TTh 10-10:30am,  and for voice mail outside of those times, not texting—please indicate your full name and class section (original day/time) when leaving a voice mail as ALL my students will be using this number (thank you!)

General class Information

I am online MW 9-10 am and TTh 10-10:30 via email (Missakian_Ilona@sac.edu) and by telephone (626.733.3999) for immediate contact. Information about your modules which contain readings and assignments/tasks will be posted in Canvas on Mondays.              


If there is ever a complication in which you cannot open Canvas, please contact technical support 24/7 at 855.308.2494. As a back-up, should there be a delay in your return to the Canvas platform, the following website will contain our syllabus and tasks. This is for consultation only as you will still need to use Canvas for submitting your work: Back up website

 

Drop Dates


Texts

There is no cost for texts in this course because they are all linked to our course or on the internet for free. I will also provide by request for accommodations a .doc or .pdf versions (especially when links break during the semester--it happens!), but then you'll need to be able to open them. See technical requirements section.

1.       Online versions of our readings at internet links will be inside our modules and made available in alternative versions by request. We are piloting an online program, Lumen, as a result of a grant from the Gates Foundation (your consent to participate is necessary for you to continue in the course)

2.       The novel 1984 by George Orwell. You may obtain any version, but a free copy is available online! Free copy of novel.  Consider bookmarking this link.

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4.       Regular access to MLA guidelines for our academic papers is from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. MLA website. Also consider bookmarking this link.

Exams/quizzes will be open texts, so be sure your device will allow you to access these materials so that you can complete these particular tasks.

 

This syllabus contains links to third party sites. Access to any other internet site linked to this Web site is at the user’s own risk and Santa Ana College and Professor Missakian are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements made on these sites. Santa Ana College and Professor Missakian provide these links merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply an endorsement.

 

Course Description

Eng. 101 Freshman Composition

Unit(s): 4 .0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total.

Prerequisite: English 061 or English for Multilingual Students 112 or Adult Basic Education 116 with a minimum grade of C or qualifying profile from English placement process.

Expository and argumentative essays and the research paper. CSU/UC

 

Santa Ana College Mission Statement 

Santa Ana College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of learners.

Santa Ana College English Department’s Mission Statement

The Santa Ana College English Department provides numerous opportunities for students to develop and improve the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills required to succeed at their chosen careers, to meet the rigors of the writing demands at four-year transfer institutions, and to foster lifelong learning and an appreciation of literature. 

 

English 101 Student Learning Outcomes

 

1.       Students will demonstrate proficiency in summarizing, paraphrasing, and analyzing texts.

2.       Students will demonstrate proficiency in supporting complex thesis statements with sufficient support.

3.       Students will demonstrate proficiency in using standard written English.

4.       Students will demonstrate proficiency in integrating and documenting appropriately-chosen sources, in MLA format, in an academic research essay.

 

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Read, analyze, and evaluate a variety of primarily non-fiction texts for content, context, and rhetorical merit with consideration of tone, audience, and purpose.

  2. Apply a variety of rhetorical strategies in writing unified, well-organized essays with arguable theses and persuasive support

  3. Develop varied and flexible strategies for generating, drafting, and revising essays

  4. Analyze stylistic choices in their own writing and the writing of others

  5. Write timed essays in class exhibiting acceptable college-level control of mechanics, organization, development, and coherence

  6. Integrate the ideas of others through paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting without plagiarism

  7. Find, evaluate, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary sources, incorporating them into written essays using appropriate documentation format

  8. Proofread and edit essays for presentation so they exhibit no disruptive errors in English grammar, usage, or punctuation

Attendance for an online class

Attendance is determined by your participation in our tasks, in discussions, during peer review, and in the submitting of your work.

In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not access the class web site or submit Module/Week 1 “first assignment(s)” by the due date may be dropped as a “No Show”. Students who fail to turn in the weekly assignments and/or fail to participate in the discussion boards will be considered “absent” and may be dropped from the class for “Excessive Absence,” for example, two weeks of non-participation. Students are responsible to officially drop the course as the instructor does not automatically do so, and you will receive a grade based on your performance with missing work/scores i.e. zeros for each missing element.

It is important that you check the Monday announcements and log in to Canvas consistently each week during the semester.

Please notify me by a personal email (do not use the discussion board) to let me know of challenging circumstances. When you share, I can care! Let’s strategize together so that you can make plans and complete the course successfully.

Make-ups/ Late Work

Not allowed as work needs to be turned in to Canvas per directions. Formal papers, for instance, are to be turned in to  to Canvas on the due date.  No extensions on revision work/un-submitted work will be accepted the week before or during finals.

OH--that means revision of work that didn't get a great grade is possible during the semester? YES! If you talk to me. And here is the key word to the "oops," "technical glitches," and "life happens" situations. . .SHARE with me what you are able to so that I can understand what challenged you regarding a due date. Why have zeroes anywhere in your grade? That's not the right academic currency. Let's try everything (assignments) and then work on what we have to with feedback so we can put something into that academic bank account of yours! 

Revised work 

Revision is an important exercise in improving writing and will be a regular part of our formal assignments.  Remember to use your time during peer review to get valuable feedback from your peers. An additional and exceptional opportunity is to visit our Learning Center for additional feedback on your writing at any stage during this semester via a visit with a tutor and/or writing instructor. There are also excellent workshops that reinforce your writing experiences.

 

Expectations

  • Participate in discussions in Canvas with other students in the class to help each other and yourself; ask questions that we will all benefit from having answered on the discussion board as well (i.e. how would we find out X?, what site would be best to use for Y? do we need to include Z in this draft?, etc.)

  • Email me personally for questions about your grade, issues that are personal in nature, etc. at Missakian_Ilona@sac.edu  

  • Familiarize yourself with resources like the library and tutoring centers for extra help.

  • Papers should be typed and proofread carefully, double spaced on 8 1/2x 11 paper.

  • Drafts for essays require participation in peer review

  • Readings on the below listed dates/modules are to be completed ideally BEFORE you work with discussion questions for the readings so that you are prepared for small group and whole class discussion—avoid working without some knowledge of the content and details of the topics! Reading will always be the biggest component of your preparation for good writing.

  • Students with DSP&S accommodations need to notify the instructor of their needs. You must obtain prior permission from the instructor if you wish to record class experiences (conferencing, etc.) that are not automatically recorded. Such recordings for DSP&S students with documentation from the office, or for any student even with permission, are only for personal use and may not be distributed, posted, published, or shared in any manner.

 

Academic Honesty Policy

–also see your college policy page and the Santa Ana College website for the full versions of the quoted material below:

INTRODUCTION

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

PROCEDURES

In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an "Academic Misconduct Incident Report" form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.
There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of "F" for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student's standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the college. 


In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions.

Procedures regarding plagiarism

I.  Warning:  You are notified in your text and in this syllabus about the Statement of Ethics for the English and ESL Department regarding the policy on plagiarism.

II.  First offense:  A failing grade on the assignment and an Unethical Conduct Report completed and sent to the Humanities & Social Sciences Division Dean, the Dean of Students, and the student.

III.  Second offense:  A failing grade on the assignment, a second report, and a referral to the Dean of Students for possible removal, suspension, or expulsion.

Procedures regarding other unethical conduct (cheating, stealing tests, removing unauthorized material from classroom, or otherwise disregarding established classroom procedures)—reported to the Dean of Students and a written report filed with both the Humanities & Social Sciences Division Dean and the office of the Dean of Students.

 

Statement for Students with Disabilities 

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in the Village VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6295. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

 

Title IX Statement

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. Violations of Title IX, as well as violence or threats of violence on campus or online, are taken very seriously so that victims are provided with proper support and violators are properly disciplined. As a faculty member, I am required by law to report all such violations. If you have been a victim of sexual misconduct and would prefer to talk to someone confidentially, I encourage you to take advantage of the psychological services offered at SAC’s Health and Wellness Center. You can contact the Center at (714) 564-6216 or visit them in person in VL-211.

Veterans Resource Center

The VRC is a one-stop shop for veterans providing counseling, peer mentoring, and other program services. Visit the Website Here (Links to an external site.). Location: Planetarium Building M-120. Phone: 714-564-6050  

 

Wait Time for Instructor

Should a delay or emergency occur that prevents the instructor from reaching class at the start time, students are asked to wait up to 15 minutes (I may experience wi-fi issues, too!). If no message has been posted or no representative from the department delivers an announcement within those 15 minutes to inform the class of further directions, you may leave/log off and expect no penalty for work due—instructions will be posted as soon as possible and an announcement available in Canvas.  Do consult Canvas by the next day, however, to be aware of any information that the instructor will share with you regarding arrangements/adjustments that will be made via Canvas.

 

Grading components

(no extra credit points apply to calculation of grade) 

40% essays outside of class (2 formal, processed, 4-6 pages) (each paper is about 20%)

20% homework/journals (informal papers, in-class essays, activities, and quizzes)

20% research paper, including outline, works cited (7-10 pages)

20% midterm and final exams (2 on-demand essays)

90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69%D -59% F; clarify any questions about grades the week before finals

 

Calendar

Your MODULES will correspond to each week of the semester, so it is vital that you check Canvas each week for the readings, discussions, assignments, drafts, quizzes, etc.. The syllabus is subject to change when necessary—notification will be given by announcement. Readings posted are to be completed before you engage any tasks or generally try to navigate the content for the lectures as those will assume that you have read the material.

We have four units this semester, but they are not of equal length. For instance, you’ll notice unit one takes us longer as we’ll be discussing much about writing prior to our first essay.