1. composition
Valencia College
Spring 2012
EAP 440C - W01 26919
MESSAGE from
the PROFESSOR
page 2
CLASSROOM
POLICIES
page 3
WRITING CENTER
& GRADING SCALE
page 4
&
&
Intermediate
Mondays &
Wednesdays
place: 2-239
syllabus
FOR
NON-NATIVE
SPEAKERS OF
ENGLISH
11:30-12:45am
2. musthave
VALENCIA’S CORE COMPETENCIES
MESSAGE FROM
THE PROFESSOR
Think Valencia’s
core compentency “think” means
to think clearly, critically, and
creatively. Analyze, synthesize,
integrate, and evaluate in many
domains of human inquiry.
Value Valencia’s
Core Competency “Value” means
cleaifying your own personal val-
ues and making reasoned value
judgements and responsible com-
mitments that are consistent with
those values.
Communicate
Valencia’s Core Competency
“Communicate” means to com-
municate with different audiences
using varied means.
Act Valencia’s Core
Competency “Act” means to act
purposefully, reflectively, and
responsibly.
materials
Introduction to
Academic Writing
Third Edition,
Alice Oshima & Ann Hogue
a folder
in which you must keep your work for this
course, including lab assignments, until
after your final grade
a notebook
for notes, in-class essays, and quizzes.
prerequisites
Demonstration of required level of
English proficiency or grade of C in EAP
0340C. Students develop the ability to
use writing-related technology and plan,
write, revise, and edit sentences and para-
graphs and/or essays at the intermediate
level.
Required lab work is a homework compo-
nent of this course.
Credit does not apply toward any associ-
ate degree.
Minimum grade of C required for success-
ful completion.
Welcome to Intermediate Composition. Prepare for
lots of hard work, but don’t sweat-- I’ll be there to
help. By the end of this semester, your writing and
English grammar skills will rock!
required...
EMAIL: bspears@valenciaccollege.edu
BLOG: http://arecordofunknownstories.wordpress.com
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Britney Spears“
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CLASSROOM
POLICIES
1 Attentance is required.
2 Be on time and remain in class for the full class period.
3 Students who become disruptive or who fall asleep in class will
be asked to leave and will be counted as absent.
4 Students with three absences will receive an excessive
absence notice via e-mail to their ATLAS account. Once a
student has exceeded four absences, he or she may be with-
drawn from the course.
5 Absences due to circumstances, such as medical or personal
emergencies, will be dealt with on a case-to-case basis.
6 If you are unable to attend a class meeting, it is YOUR respon
sibility to get any necessary notes or assignments from a class
mate. Do not e-mail me asking what was in covered class.
7 Come to class prepared.
8 In-class participation is expected from all students.
9 You are advised to have the textbook as soon as possible as
you will be responsible for any assignments given. Anyone not
planning to buy the book needs to withdraw from the course
before this date.
10 Unless you have spoken to me about an emergency situation
before class, cell phones and all other electronic devices should
always be turned off; disruption from cell phones and other
electronic devices will count against your participation grade.
11 Check your ATLAS e-mail daily.
12 All assignments must be turned in directly to me in class. You
may only drop off assignments in the lab 5-155 or the Com
munications Department 5-231 if you have made special ar
rangements with me.
13 Except during group activities or discussions, no more than
one person at a time —student or instructor—should be speaking.
Side conversations and interruptions are not appropriate.
14 RESPECT ONE ANOTHER. We must all be conscious of behavior
that might upset or offend others in the room. Sexist or discrimina
tory language or remarks are not appropriate and will not be toler
ated.
15 When you are absent, it is the responsibility of the student to re
member to turn in missed assignments. Your instructor will not
remind you about missing work.
16 No late work will be accepted unless extraordinary circumstances
are involved. These circumstances will be determined on a case-
to-case basis.
17 There is no make-up work. Except in extreme cases or with prior
instructor approval, in-class assignments, quizzes, and exercises
may not be made up.
academic honesty
All work for this or any other course MUST be your own, original work.
Plagiarism—presenting someone else’s ideas, words, or other intellectual
property as your own—is a serious academic offense punishable by a fail-
ing grade on the assignment and/or a failing grade in the course.
students with disabilities
Students who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter
from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific
needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The
Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities. They are located in Bldg. 5, Rm.
216 and can be reached at 407-582-2229. For further information, please
refer to their website: http://www.valenciacollege.edu/osd/
BayCare
Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress,
depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time managment
as well as relationship problems dealing with school, work, or home.
Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to
all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling
1-800-878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.
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4. Participation and attendance 10%
Homework 10%
Lab assignments/hours 20%
Quizzes 20%
Midterm exam 15%
Final exam 25%
A 90% - 100%
B 89% - 80%
C 79% - 70%
D 69% - 60%
F Below 60%
“Below C” Warning: When a student’s grade average in the course
is below “C”, the student will receive a “below C” warning via-email to
the student’s ATLAS account. This warning may prevent registration for
EAP courses at the next level of instruction. If you receive the warning,
contact your instructor, who will be able to remove the warning only
when your grades reach a minimum “C” average.
NOTE:
Technology difficulties such as broken printers, lost computer files,
closed labs, or Web server problems are NOT excuses for late work, so
complete all printing well in advance of class allow time to correct any
such evils.
HOURS
Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
407-582-1812
Bld 5 Room 155
WRITING
CENTER
GRADING SCALE
Grades will be determined as follows:
One thing that any good
writer learns is that it is
almost always helpful to
have someone else look
over a piece of writing
and offer feedback.
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