COURSE Name and Number: ENGL 1101 English Composition I

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Morrie Goldberg

PHONE: 912-279-5875 (department office)
OFFICE HOURS: T, R 5:00-6:00 or by appointment in the classroom
E-MAIL: jejjerg@ccga.edu
College Website: www.ccga.edu

CGCC CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to help students learn the mechanics of English through the exercise of
critical thinking in the writing of themes. The course may be taught in conjunction with a
computerized learning lab. To have ENGL 1101 credit applied toward meeting the requirements
of a certificate or degree, a student must earn a grade of “C” or better.

Course Learning Outcomes:

After satisfactorily completing the course, students will be able to

1. identify appropriate real-world audiences for writing

2. tailor writing to the appropriate real-world audiences and situations
3. analyze and comprehend sources (written/video/audio/live)
4. take accurate, concise, useful, and relevant notes on sources
5. accurately and objectively summarize sources
6. evaluate the accuracy, relevance, reliability, and authority of sources
7. synthesize information/evidence from multiple sources
8. draw and present convincing conclusions from sources
9. support conclusions with convincing evidence
10. accurately document evidence obtained from sources
11. apply techniques for inventing, drafting, revising, self-evaluating, and editing
compositions that are audience-based, clearly focused on accomplishing purposes, thoughtfully
developed, logically organized, and composed of varied, unambiguous, and grammatically
correct sentences.
12. collaborate with other class members, including the teacher

General Education Outcomes:

In addition to the course specific learning outcomes, this course will also address these
college general education outcomes and competencies:

CRITICAL THINKING
1.1 Identify, summarize, and analyze data, ideas, or concepts
1.2 Apply formula, procedures, principles, or themes
1.3 Draw well supported conclusions
1.4 Present multiple solutions, positions, or perspectives
1.5 Synthesize ideas into a coherent whole
COMMUNICATION
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate appearance
2.2 Demonstrate awareness of audience and consistent use of perspective
2.3 Demonstrate clear and consistent purpose
2.4 Employ appropriate organization/structure
2.5 Adequately develop and support ideas
2.6 Display knowledge of conventional use of language
2.7 Accurately and appropriately document use of sources
2.8 Communicate effectively orally and nonverbally
2.9 Demonstrate the ability to employ technology effectively

INFORMATION LITERACY
3.1 Evaluate the relevance of information to the assigned topic
3.2 Use a variety of information sources in support of the assigned topic
3.3 Discern reliable and unreliable sources of information
3.4 Use information databases to locate information
3.5 Document information sources in an accepted format

GLOBAL
6.1 Describe how cultural diversity affects ideas and behaviors of individuals and groups
6.3 Identify or describe significant events, persons, and ideas relevant in a global
environment.

Text Requirements:
Bullock, Richard, Maureen Daly Goggin, and Francine Weinberg, eds. The Norton Field Guide
to Writing with Readings and Handbook. New York: W. W. Norton, 2008.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
writing utensils
notebook
access to a computer with printer and the Internet
active e-mail account
Universal Serial Bus (USB), commonly called a “stick” or “flash drive” or other data storage device
Recommended:
college level dictionary

Course Goals and Objectives:

This course is an introduction to academic writing with emphasis on developing skills in writing, critical
analysis, and research so that students may be able to effectively send and receive, in American Standard
English, written and oral messages in different situations for a variety of audiences, purposes, and
subjects. By the end of the term, you should be able to write a basic, research-based essay for any course.
Such critical abilities require, most importantly, active participation in the reading and writing processes.
Students will write multiple-draft compositions and one-draft in-class compositions. In addition, students
will complete grammatical exercises, analyze assigned readings, discuss those readings, and conduct peer
reviews of students' works in progress.

Writing Assignments
In this course there will be a writing assignment due every week. Most of these assignments will be 1-2
pages in length, and the last assignment will consist of an argumentative essay. Much of the writing you
do for this course will consist of writing and rewriting. Class time will be reserved for lessons, writing
workshops and assignment revision.
Classroom Work/Participation
This is a collaborative writing course, not a lecture class. Class activities include invention and drafting
exercises, discussions of readings, in-class writings and/or group work, reading and responding to peers'
papers, and editing and proofreading exercises. Some of our time will be used for discussion of readings,
some of our time will be used for grammar/sentence work, some of our class time will consist of guided
instruction in critical research skills, summary writing, and so on. Sometimes class time will be provided
for individuals to work on their own ongoing projects. Everyone is expected to be on time for class,
prepared to participate, and ready to work. Students who come to class without their homework will not
be allowed to attend that day’s class (you will receive no credit for the homework assignment and you will
be marked absent for that day’s class.

Conferences
Please feel free to schedule a conference with me or visit me during my posted office hours to discuss
your questions about the assignments and/or any problems you may be having in class. Additionally,
class or individual conferences may be required as needed throughout the term.

Methods of Evaluation

Writing Assignments
Letter of Introduction (500-700 words...........................100 points
Literacy Narrative (2-3 pages)......................................100 points
Descriptive Essay (2-3 pages).......................................100 points
Compare/Contrast Essay (3-4 pages)...........................100 points
Argumentative Essay (3-4 pages).................................100 points
Documented Essay (4-5 pages)....................................150 points
Participation................................................................100 points
Final Paper..................................................................150 points
Homework/In-class work....………..............................100 points

TOTAL …........................................................1000 points

Grading Scale: For the final course grade, A = 900-1000, B = 800-890, C = 700-790, D = 600-690, F =
0-590

Grade Calculation

In-class/Journal work will be graded as a check or zero. Similarly, homework will receive grades of
check or zero. If you do the work following the instructions and turn it in on time, you get a check. If you
don't, you get a zero. Papers will be graded for how well they follow instructions, for content, spelling
and grammar.

PARTICIPATION GRADE
Your participation grade in this course will be determined by a number of factors, including how active
you are in class discussions and activities, whether or not you turn in assignments on time, and your
decorum in class. I will assign your participation grade at the end of the semester, taking into account the
items mentioned above.

DECORUM
Students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. The following will not be
tolerated:
Talking while the instructor or classmates are speaking.
Cell phone, pager, or other electronic interruptions.
Disruptive or disrespectful interruptions.
Private conversations or note writing.
Cheating of any kind.
POLICY ON CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The use of cell phones, pagers, I-pods, I-pads, PDAs, and other personal electronic devices disrupts
classes and acts as a distraction to students and instructors alike. All of these devices must be turned off
and out of sight during class time. No phone conversations or text messaging will be tolerated in the
classroom, regardless of whether or not class has started. If I see or hear anyone using a cell phone or
other electronic device in the classroom, I will deduct points from that student’s participation grade.

PLAGIARISM
Webster defines plagiarism as “the offering of another’s artistic or literary work, ideas,
research, etc., as one’s own.” Presenting work that is not entirely your own, and/or without all
required documentation of sources, will result in an F for a particular assignment and possibly
an F grade for the course. I will go over MLA documentation procedures so you will know how
to avoid plagiarism. In the event that I suspect plagiarism, I will take steps to verify that a
student has plagiarized.

Policy on making up work:

Late work will not be accepted without prior permission from the Instructor.

Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required for all scheduled sessions of the course. Unexcused absence in excess of 10% of
the regularly scheduled sessions may result in the reduction, by one letter grade, of the student’s final
grade. In addition, absences in excess of 20% of the regularly scheduled sessions will most likely result in
the assignment of a final grade of “F”.

If a student fails to attend a class meeting, it is that student’s responsibility to get any class notes,
homework, etc. that the student may have missed. If a student is absent for an in-class assignment or
homework turn-in, the student will receive a 0 on those assignments unless prior arrangements have been
made with the instructor. If a student is absent on a day an assignment is due, the student is still
responsible for submitting work according to the assignment deadline (see “Policy on making up work,”
above).

English 1101 Regents’ Statement

Students who are required to take the Regents' Tests (Writing and/or Reading) for their program must take
the tests while enrolled in English 1101. For detailed information regarding the Regents tests, go to
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/indstu.htm

COURSE EVALUATIONS:
Course evaluations are completed (online via COAST) by the student during the specified
time period before final exams.

COLLEGEWIDE POLICIES:
Academic Honesty Policy
Academic honesty is expected at all times. A student shall not cheat or be dishonest in any way
in his/her academic work. Examples of such dishonesty would include but not be limited to
plagiarizing materials presented as the student’s own work, including failure to cite materials in a
manner approved by the faculty, obtaining or attempting to obtain any course materials in an
unauthorized fashion, providing course quiz, examination, or other materials from graded class
activities in an unauthorized manner to another student. The faculty may exact penalties for
instances of academic dishonesty. Further details on academic dishonesty are addressed in the
college catalog.

Student Conduct Policy

Students at CCGA are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and to pursue their studies
with integrity. By enrolling at CCGA, students agree to comply with the College’s rules and
regulations. The College reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the
safety and well-being of the campus community. For further information, refer to the College
Catalog and Student Handbook.

Electronic Devices Policy

The carrying and use of personal electronic devices (cell phones, IPods, laptops, etc.) are allowed
on the campuses of CCGA. The use of these devices must not disrupt the functions of the
College overall and its classrooms and laboratories. Faculty members also may have strict
individual course policies related to personal electronic devices outlined in their syllabi in order
to provide and maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. If personal
electronic devices are used inappropriately for the purposes of cheating or academic dishonesty,
students who do so will be penalized appropriately under the Academic Honesty policy of
College of Coastal Georgia. See complete policy in the College Catalog.

Withdrawal Policy
Students may withdraw from a course before the published deadline in the Academic Calendar
on the CCGA website. The student will receive a grade of “W” or “WF” depending on the
determination of the course instructor, the course grade at the time and the circumstances of the
withdrawal. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw. Students who stop attending class
without formally withdrawing will receive a final grade of “F”, which will appear on the
transcript, be included in the GPA, and may affect your financial aid. Refer to the CCGA catalog
for further details.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Office of Disability Services coordinates and provides a variety of services for students with
physical and learning disabilities. Qualified students with documented disabilities are eligible for
reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who need
information should contact the Director of Counseling and Student Support, located in the
Andrews Student Services Building, 2nd floor. Camden students may get information from the
Student Services coordinator at Camden. For more information, call (912) 279-5802 (Brunswick)
or 912-510-3300 (Camden). For further information refer to the College Catalog.

Tobacco Free Campus Policy

The College of Coastal Georgia prohibits the use of tobacco products on any property owned,
leased, or controlled by CCGA. All faculty, staff, students, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all
others are prohibited from using any tobacco products i.e. cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco,
snuff, chewing tobacco, etc., while on CCGA property.

Children on Campus Policy

It is the goal of College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) to provide a safe and effective learning
environment for all students. Bringing children to the classroom is not permissible under most
circumstances. Children must not be left unattended at any time on campus. If an emergency
arises which requires a student to bring an underage child (defined as any child under the age of
sixteen who is not a CCGA student enrolled in credit courses) to campus, the child must be under
the direct supervision of an adult at all times. For further information refer to the College
Catalog.

Reserve Clause
Instructor reserves the right to amend or modify the syllabus at anytime during the course
provided notification of students in writing.
ENGL 1101 Readings and Assignments
Note: This schedule is subject to change

WEEK 1
Monday – Course Introduction
Wednesday – pg. 153-160, 196-197, 3-14, “Letter of Intro” (on Blackboard)

WEEK 2
Monday – pg. 219-225, 261-271, 333-337, 577-582, Letter of Introduction due
Wednesday – pg. 21-37, 343-351, 564-570

WEEK 3
Monday – pg. 324-332, 787-796, Literacy Narrative due
Wednesday – pg. 799-800, 826-831 338-342,

WEEK 4
Monday – 125-132, 306-313, “Homeplace” (on Blackboard), Descriptive Essay due
Wednesday – 404-407, 737-741, “Designer Genes” (on Blackboard)

WEEK 5
Monday – 83-110, Compare/Contrast Essay due
Wednesday – 143-152, 283-299, 671-676, 691-696

WEEK 6
Monday – 229-234, 677-683, 272-277
Wednesday – 242-246, 59-82, Argumentative Essay due

WEEK 7
Monday – 116-124, 375-399, 697-717
Wednesday – 400-403, 408-424, 666-670

WEEK 8
Monday – 235-241, skim 428-476, 684-690
Wednesday – Documented Essay due