This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. The course objectives focus on developing analytical and comparative reading and writing skills using various literary texts. Requirements include regular attendance, keeping up with assignments, three formal papers, two exams, posts to the class website, and other tests or assignments. The class website and required texts are listed. Grading is based on essays, exams, website posts, participation, and other activities worth a total of 900 points. Course policies address essay submissions, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, participation, quizzes, exams, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the class, and educational use of student papers.

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EWRT 1C: Green Sheet
Kim Palmore, PhD Office: F1-1l
Email: Palmorekim@fhda.edu Office Hours:
Cell Phone: 408-674-3005 (texting is fine) M, TH 7:00-7:15 am and 9:45-10:15 am
T, W 7:00-7:15 am, 9:45-10:15 am,
and 12:30-1:00pm
Course Objectives:
In EWRT1C, students will develop analytical, comparative skills in reading and writing. Students will engage in academic
(interpretive, analytical, and argumentative) writing based on the reading of literary texts including theory, poetry, short
fiction, the novel, film, and drama.
Requirements:
1. Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions.
2. Keeping up-to-date on the assignments and reading.
3. Three formal papers.
4. Two exams.
5. A series of posts to the class website
6. Tests, quizzes, or in-class assignments.
Website:
Our class website is http://palmoreewrt1C.wordpress.com. In order to do the homework, you must establish an account. To
make your own FREE Word Press account, go to wordpress.com and click on the large, orange button that says, “Get
started here.” The system will walk you through a series of steps that will allow you to set up your own user-friendly Word
Press blog, sign up for just a user name, or sign in with your Facebook account. Make sure you sign in with YOUR Word
Press username before you post on our class page so you get credit for your work. If you prefer not to use your own name,
you may use a pseudonym. Please email me your username if it is significantly different from your real name. If you cannot
establish your website and username, please come to my office hours as soon as possible, and I will help you with the
process. Much of our work will take place online, so establishing this connection is mandatory.
Texts and Required Materials:
Available at the De Anza Bookstore
Room by Emma Donoghue
Available online and from local booksellers
Poetry
Roethke “My Papa's Waltz”
Clifton “There is a girl inside”
Bishop “The Fish”
Plath “A Black Rook in Rainy Weather”
Lowell “Memories of West Street and Lepke”
Marvell “To His Coy Mistress”
Short Fiction
Joyce “Araby
Chopin “The Story of an Hour”
Marquez “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”
Chekhov “The Bet”
King “The Shawshank Redemption”
Kafka “The Metamorphosis
Drama/Novel
No Exit
Night
Outer Dark
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be assessed on their ability to do the following:
Read critically
Use textual evidence to support ideas
Sharpen their receptivity to language, heightening their own writing style
Become more accepting and appreciative of complexity, subtlety, and ambiguity in literature and in other forms of
art and discourse
Reflect metacognitively on what they have learned
Identify the multiple levels of meaning of literary texts in journals, discussion, and essays.
Analyze the cultural and historical background of literary texts.
Demonstrate a progressive knowledge of the literary texts in essays and discussion through increasing length
and/or the inclusion of appropriate quotations and close readings.
Write effectively organized, academic (analytical, argumentative) essays based on literary texts.

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GRADING:
Grades for this course will be based on a 900-point scale divided as follows:
Assignment My Score Point
Value
Assignment My
Score
Point
Value
Essay #1 100 Website Posts/Homework 100
Essay #2 100 Participation/Quizzes/Activities/ 100
Essay #3 With Research 200
Exam #1 100
Exam #2 Comprehensive 200 Total 900 points
I will assign traditional + and – grades (900-919 = A- 920-979 =A 980-1000 = A+)
Grade Points Required Grade Points Required
A 900-1000 D 600-699
B 800-899 F 599 and below
C 700-799
CLASS POLICIES:
Essay Submission:
All out of class essays are to be submitted to me electronically before the class period in which they are due.
1. Before you submit your essay, please save your file as your last name and the essay number, like this: Smith 2.
That will help me keep your essays organized.
2. Submit your essay through Kaizena, a Google Drive add-on, at https://kaizena.com/palmoreessaysubmissiongmail.
Or simply use the link on our class website home page. This system allows me to respond to your essay with both
voice and written comments and to insert helpful links.
3. Sign in to your Google Account and allow Kaizena access to your Google Drive. You may want a dedicated Gmail
account for this class.
4. Click on the “Ask Dr. Kim Palmore for feedback” link.
5. Choose your document from your Google Drive. You will be directed to a new page to choose a delivery box from
a drop down menu.
6. Add your essay to the appropriate EWRT box (Essay #1, #2, or #3). Then, click the “Ask for feedback” button
again.
7. Once I have graded your paper, Kaizena will automatically share with you the link to the Google document in the
comments section — located on the top-right corner of the Google document.
8. Click on the highlighted sections of the paper to find both audio and written comments concerning your essay or
links to materials that will help you improve your writing.
De Anza Free Tutoring: Smart Thinking
1. De Anza offers free writing tutoring for students. You will find the url for this page here
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/onlinetutoring/ and a link on our class website. If you choose to use this
service (which may prove to be very helpful) please submit copies of your “live whiteboard tutoring sessions.”
The services they offer include the following”
Ø Interact with a live tutor
Ø Submit a question and receive a reply from a tutor
Ø Submit an essay or paper for a tutor to review and receive feedback
Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism includes quoting or paraphrasing material without documentation and copying from other students or professionals.
Intentional plagiarism is a grave offense; the resulting response will be distasteful. Depending upon the severity, instances of
plagiarism may result in a failing grade for the paper or the course and possible administrative action. All assignments will be
scanned and scrutinized for academic dishonesty. Please refer to your handbook for more information regarding
plagiarism.
Attendance:
Attendance is a significant part of this course, and success in this course depends on regular attendance and active
participation. If excessive absences become a problem, you may be dropped from this course (see your handbook for more
on De Anza’s official attendance policy). Tardies and early departures may count as absences.

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It is your responsibility to talk to me your absences or other conflicts. Work done in class cannot be made up. If you must
be absent, please arrange with a classmate to get assignments and notes. Also, please arrive on time, as you will not be able
to make up work completed before you arrive, including quizzes.
Conduct, Courtesy, and Electronic Devices:
In this class, we will regularly engage in the discussion of topics that may stir passionate debates. Please speak freely and
candidly; however, while your thoughts and ideas are important to me and to the dynamics of the class, you must also
respect others and their opinions. Courtesy will allow each person to have the opportunity to express his or her ideas in a
comfortable environment.
Courtesy includes but is not limited to politely listening to others when they contribute to class discussions or while they
give presentations, not slamming the classroom door or walking in front of classmates giving presentations if you do arrive
late, and maintaining a positive learning environment for your fellow classmates. To help maintain a positive learning
environment, please focus on the work assigned. We will discuss appropriate use of computers and tablets. Do not text-
message in class; if you have an emergency communication, please step outside. If your behavior becomes disruptive to
the learning environment of the class, you may be asked to leave and/or be marked absent.
Participation:
Participation includes doing all work asked of you inside and outside of class, maintaining a positive learning environment
for your classmates, and contributing to class discussion. Participation points are accrued based on your in class
participation
Quizzes:
I may decide to include pop quizzes from time to time to ensure you are completing all readings in a timely fashion. There
are no make up opportunities for quizzes.
Exams:
We will have two exams during the quarter. They will likely be terms, identification, short answer and essay question. I do
extend the opportunity to re-take or make-up one exam on the last day of the quarter (before the final).
Late Work:
I do not accept late work. I do, however, extend an opportunity to revise either essay one or two.
Appointments:
You can schedule an office visit with me by using the appointment finder on the class website. Alternatively, you can just
drop by to see if I have a vacancy. Or, you can email me if you need to make an appointment outside of my formal office
hours.
Adding and Dropping:
Adding and dropping this class is the responsibility of the student. Please observe all deadlines regarding the same should
you wish to add or drop this class.
Educational Use of Student Papers:
Occasionally, I retain copies of written work to share with this class or future sections of the course; selections of student
work used in these ways will be anonymous. However, if you absolutely object to the use of your work in these ways,
please let me know now, so that I can respect your preference.