ENG 411B - Day 1 - Policies and Procedures

Course Information
Section: ENG 411B-1001
Day/Time: M 11:30 - 12:45 - Hybrid
Place: FDH 245 & WebCampus
Email: WebCampus Mail Only
Phone: 895-5073
Office:
Office Hours:
FDH 629
M 1:00-3:00; W 10:00 - 1:00;
and by appointment
Course Introduction
ENG 411B
Principles of Modern Grammar
Syllabus

Introduction
ENG 411B
Ed Nagelhout
• Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
• PhD, Purdue University
• 13th year at UNLV
• My dog’s name is Crash
• My youngest son is a personal
trainer at 24 Hour Fitness, and
I recently hired him to TRY to get
back in shape!
Syllabus

English 411B will introduce you to the patterns
of English grammar and their influence on
sentence structure, punctuation, and style.
You will be equipped with analytical methods to
understand its structure and explore the
relationship between grammar and writing,
reading, and thinking.
Course Description
ENG 411B
Syllabus

By the end of the semester, students will be able to
1) Describe fully English words, phrases, and
clauses
2) Distinguish between the form and function of
words, phrases, and clauses
3) Analyze a sentence for grammatical elements
4) Recognize how phrases and clauses function in
a variety of sentences
5) Understand rhetorical choices for sentence
structure and punctuation
Course Outcomes
ENG 411B
Syllabus

ENG 411B
Course Textbook Info

Analyzing Grammar in Context
Nagelhout, Tillery, Cagle, and Lyons
Online Free Textbook
https://faculty.unlv.edu/nagelhout/AnalyzingGrammarInContext/index.html
Materials available via WebCampus
Standard American dictionary (optional)
Course Texts
ENG 411B
Syllabus

Course Grading
Grade Scale:
A = 100-93 %
A- = 92-90 %
B+ = 89-87 %
B = 86-83 %
B- = 82-80 %
C+ = 79-77 %
C = 76-73 %
C- = 72-70 %
D = 69-60 %
F = 59 % and below
All submissions will be
graded on a points basis
(coinciding with the workload
distribution described on the
previous slide).
Grades will be determined
using standard letter grades
with plusses and minuses.
ENG 411B
Syllabus

Workload Based on Six Modules
• Quizzes = 10% (10 x 1 pt. each)
• Online Exercises (OLEs) = 8% (8 x 1 pt. each)
• Discussion Posts = 10% (5 x 2 pts. each)
• In-Class Presentations = 8% (4 x 2 pts. each)
• Proficiency Worksheets = 32% (4 x 2 x 4 pts. each)
• Module Exams = 18% (3 x 6 pts. each)
• Final Reflection = 3% (1 x 3 pts. each)
• Final Exam = 11% (1 x 11 pts. each)
Course Workload
ENG 411B
Syllabus

In general, each module will follow a
similar pattern that requires you to
ENG 411B
Syllabus
Course Workload
1. Read from Analyzing
Grammar in Context (the
course online textbook)
2. Discuss your thinking with
your small group on the
concepts described in the
reading
3. Perform work to show your
understanding of the
concepts

In Modules Two, Three, and Four, specifically,
you will be asked to perform the following
activities:
ENG 411B
Syllabus
• Quizzes
• OnLine Exercises (OLEs)
• Informal In-Class
Presentation (which includes
the submission of sample
sentences for analysis)
• Proficiency Worksheets
• Exam
Course Workload

All materials will be accessible through WebCampus.
• Some work must be performed in WebCampus; other
work must be submitted electronically through an
Assignment link in WebCampus; and still other work
will be performed in class.
ENG 411B
Syllabus
• You will be given clear
instructions for submitting
your work.
• All work must be completed by
the scheduled due date.
Course Workload

Your active participation is
crucial to effective learning for
everyone in this course.
Active and meaningful
participation is required.
Active and meaningful
participation means that you
are invested in the course, in
your classmates, your course
work, and your education.
Participation
ENG 411B
Syllabus

As a teacher, I am committed to
creating the most conducive
learning environment possible.
I believe strongly in the social
construction of knowledge, so
you will be expected to
collaborate throughout the
course, discussing ideas and
articulating concepts.
Participation (cont.)
ENG 411B
Syllabus

I avoid a banking model of
education in order to create non-threatening
spaces where
students exchange ideas freely.
I promote a student-centered
classroom and pedagogy.
As a class, we can negotiate the
kind of environment that you will
feel comfortable in; however, our
meetings will not just be made up
of lectures.
ENG 411B
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I value what you say, and I am
committed to making this course a
positive learning experience.
I will provide you with
opportunities to learn, I will put
you in positions to build on your
prior knowledge, I will promote
connections between this course
and your future aspirations.
But you are responsible for your
education.
ENG 411B
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I only respond to course e-mail sent via WebCampus Mail.
I will NOT respond to course e-mail sent to my personal UNLV
account.
I will respond to every appropriate email I receive.
I will answer all course e-mails submitted to me Monday
through Friday. I will answer any e-mails sent over the
weekend on the following Monday.
You are responsible for checking the course e-mail on
WebCampus regularly.
E-mail Policy
ENG 411B
Syllabus

While there is no “attendance” grade in this
course, credit is earned for work performed in
class or as part of an online discussion group.
You will only receive credit if you are in class
and/or participate in the discussion.
If you are not in class or do not participate on
the discussion board by the assigned day, you
will not receive credit.
Attendance and Punctuality
ENG 411B
Syllabus

The Writing Center, located in CDC 3-301, offers free one-on-one or
small group assistance. Appointments may be made in person or by
calling 895-3908. The Writing Center also offers online help at
http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/.
You can also visit the Academic Success Center for tutoring help, as
well: http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu/tutoring
If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you
will need to contact Disability Services for coordination in your
academic accommodations.
DS is located in the Reynolds Student Services Complex (SSC), Room
137. The phone number is 895-0866 or TDD 895-0652. Or visit the
web site at http://studentlife.unlv.edu/disability/
Support and Resources
ENG 411B
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Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the
campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values
of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and
professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students
accept the expectations of the Academic Misconduct Policy and are
encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path.
Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct
themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s function as an
educational institution.
An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is
using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source,
without proper citation of the sources. See the Student Academic
Misconduct Policy (approved December 9, 2005) located at:
http://studentconduct.unlv.edu/misconduct/policy.html
Academic Misconduct
ENG 411B
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The University requires all members of the University
Community to familiarize themselves and to follow
copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually
and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair
use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend
you nor assume any responsibility for employee or
student violations of fair use laws. Violations of
copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil
penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary
action under University policies. Additional information
can be found at: http://provost.unlv.edu/copyright/.
Copyright
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If you have any
questions that have
not been answered
today, please
contact me through
WebCampus mail.

All work performed in WebCampus or submitted
electronically through a WebCampus module link is due
no later than 11:59 pm on the published due date
(unless stated otherwise). If the stamped time is even
one minute after the published due date and time, the
assignment will be considered late and will be
downgraded.
To receive credit, you must submit the appropriate
assignments to the appropriate WebCampus Assignment
link only. I WILL NOT accept assignments via
WebCampus mail nor via my personal UNLV account.
Course Protocol Reminders
ENG 411B
Polices & Procedures

When submitting an assignment, make sure the
assignment is
• submitted (on time) as an attachment (a .docx file
or .rtf file preferred)
• labeled correctly
• really attached
If I receive a transmittal for an assignment without the
required attachment, the assignment will be considered
not submitted (and late upon submission).
ENG 411B

All materials submitted via a WebCampus Assignment link
must be a Word readable (.docx or .rtf only) attachment. Your
file MUST be labeled as follows:
LastnameFirstinitialProjectDocument
Example:
To turn in the second proficiency worksheet for Module 1, Dr.
Nagelhout would label his file:
NagelhoutEMod1Proficiency2 OR
NagelhoutEM1P2
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If I receive a transmittal for an assignment that is not labeled
correctly (in the manner described above), I will return it unopened,
and the assignment will be considered not submitted. If it is
resubmitted correctly after the due date, it will be considered a "late
assignment."
If I receive a transmittal for an assignment without the required
attachment, the assignment will be considered not submitted. If it is
resubmitted correctly after the due date, it will be considered a "late
assignment."
Students must insure that all submitted assignments are virus free.
Should any assignment fail scrutiny by the University's standard
virus detection software, it will be returned and must be resubmitted.
If it is resubmitted after the due date, it will be considered a "late
assignment."
ENG 411B

Any assignment not submitted using a Word readable file
name extension will be returned. This means that if you are
using any word processing program that is not compatible
with Word (that is if you cannot save and submit your
assignment with a .doc or .rtf extension) then your
assignment will be returned and must be resubmitted. If it is
resubmitted after the due date, it will be considered a "late
assignment."
All assignments submitted electronically must be submitted
as a single file, even if multiple documents are required for a
particular assignment. Any assignment with multiple files
will be returned and must be resubmitted. If it is resubmitted
after the due date, it will be considered a "late assignment."
ENG 411B

To address most of your greatest concerns, I offer the following:
• This class is not meant to be easy.
• This class requires HARD WORK.
• This class will only be as boring as you let it.
Together:
• Everyone must take the work seriously.
• Everyone must keep each other motivated.
• Everyone must challenge each other intellectually every day.
Individually:
• You need to work on the material consistently every week.
• You need to be prepared when you walk in the door (or log in)
• You need to take responsibility for your education.
What you can expect from your teacher:
• Fair and equitable treatment
• A willingness to engage intellectually
• An open and honest appraisal of your work
• Opportunities for you to learn as much as you want
Workload in ENG 411B
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Review ENG 411B
WebCampus Site
ENG 411B
If you have any
questions that have
not been answered
today, please
contact me through
WebCampus mail.

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