engl 1301: english composition i – austin community college · paper 5 may not be revised....

ENGL 1301: English Composition I – Austin Community College INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Florence-Martinez FALL 2018 16-week session ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL - Rm. 347 ENGL 1301-070 60285 OFFICE HRS: Fri. 10:35-11:00, Fri. 1:20 - 2:55, and by appt. M/W—1:25 - 2:55 EMAIL: [email protected] ENGL 1301-084 60296 PHONE: (512) 841-1615 T/Th—1:25 – 2:55 COURSE MATERIALS Required: Kennedy, X. J. et al. The Brief Bedford Reader (Thirteenth Edition). Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017.

Computer/Chrome book (You will need a device for accessing posted readings, in class writing, and submitting papers.)

Pen, paper (8 ½ x 11 loose leaf paper), and pencil for editing Suggested: Current edition of a dictionary and a thesaurus (you may use online versions) MLA style guide/handbook. (online resources are available) COURSE OBJECTIVE The goals of Composition I are to promote

● critical thinking, reading, and writing; ● clear, coherent, confident, and effective communication; ● collaborative writing and learning; and ● exposure (through reading or composing) to a range of genres, including genres incorporating

visual design elements. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY This class is based on collaborative discourse with includes discussion of readings and in-class writing workshops. While there will be lecture segments during the class, we will mainly be discussing essays, writing modes, purposes, and organizational structures in small groups as well as in whole class discussions. Being prepared to participate in classroom discussions is a course requirement. This entails having read, annotated, and thought about the complete assignment carefully before the class starts. Furthermore, you must bring your copy of the textbook and any handouts to every class meeting. Students will write individually and participate in group writing activities. Student participation is a key for a successful class experience. OVERVIEW: COURSE POLICIES The ACC English Department Composition I Syllabus includes course policies that apply to our class and appears at the end of the course calendar for this class. Please familiarize yourself with these materials. The policies they describe apply to all students in this class. I will enforce all policies and deadlines stated in this syllabus, the English Department’s COMPOSITION I COURSE SYLLABUS included below, and the ACC College Catalog. ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend every class, and attendance is taken at every class meeting. There are no “excused” absences. Students with three or more absences who are not on schedule regarding papers and in good standing in the class (which includes participation) can be withdrawn from the course and referred to their counselor for credit recovery after a conference with the professor. WITHDRAWAL Students will be withdrawn from class for not maintaining satisfactory progress per the course calendar dates in this syllabus. I also reserve the right to withdraw students with excessive absences from class.

Florence-Martinez ENGL 1301 Fall 2018

There is a proven correlation between attendance and success in the course. Students who arrive after attendance recording must have the absence changed to a tardy after class. Two tardies equal an absence. Leaving class early constitutes a tardy. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students will write five papers, practicing a variety of rhetorical modes. Students will also submit journal entries, take reading quizzes, and take the ENGL 1301 Departmental Exam. Papers are graded holistically using A, B, C, D, or F. The holistic grade is converted to a numeric grade as follows for the purpose of calculating final grades using point values: A = 95; B = 85; C=75; D = 65; F = 55. Once the holistic grade is established, points may be added or deducted accordingly within the 10-point grade range. If at any point, a student’s average is lower than a C, I reserve the right to refer the student to his or her counselor for possible withdrawal from the course.

DEPARTMENTAL EXAM (DEX) • The student must have an average of 70 or above on Papers 1-3 to become eligible to take the DEX. • The DEX must be taken in one sitting in an ACC Testing Center or at Anderson HS. • The DEX is an essay exam consisting of a complete analysis of an essay that you’ll be given to read in the

Testing Center. You’ll also receive an instruction sheet describing the test requirements. This instruction sheet is also posted in BB.

• No revisions are allowed on the completed DEX. • If the first DEX is not accepted, you’ll have a second opportunity to test. • However, if the DEX re-test is not accepted, English Department policy requires that the student receive a

grade of “D” for this class. A grade of “D” will generally not transfer to other colleges/universities and will not allow the student to enter a literature class at ACC.

SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS/LATE PAPERS Assignments are due on the dates shown in the course calendar and submitted electronically on Blackboard by the end of the day (11:59 p.m.) on the due date. No assignments should be submitted through e-mail. Late Papers: Papers must be submitted by the due date shown in the course calendar to receive full credit. For all papers, there is a 5-point penalty for each calendar day late up to one week. Papers submitted more than one week after the due date will receive a zero unless the student is under a doctor’s care and presents documentation. It is the student’s responsibility to check that the assignment has been submitted and not the professor’s responsibility to inform the student about a missing assignment. Late papers are not eligible for revision! GRADING Semester grades consist of the following matrix:

• Papers 1-5 – 75% (P1=15%; P2=15%; P3=15%; P4=15%; P5=15%)—Students will write a total of five papers.

• Presentation – 10% • Class participation (quizzes, in-class writing, group work, and other assignments) – 15% • The Departmental Exam (DEX) is pass/fail, but a student cannot pass the course if [s]he fails this exam

after two attempts. The DEX can only be administered to students who have successfully passed Papers 1-3.

Students may choose two papers of papers 1-4 to revise during the semester. Paper 5 may not be revised. Students may not revise any paper that has been submitted late. The final deadline for revisions will be announced and posted in Blackboard. A revision can raise the student’s grade by as much as one letter grade, but may not raise the grade if the problems indicated are not resolved. Keep copies of all papers saved on your computer or in your Google Drive for the entire semester; Blackboard is usually highly reliable, but technical problems have occurred in the past that caused papers not to be retained in Blackboard.


GRADE CONCERNS Grade concerns should be raised with me during my office hours, not before or after class. I am willing to discuss any grade concerns except those that compare one student’s work with another’s (example: “My friend did ____, and she got an A; I did the same thing, and I only got a B”). I am always willing to discuss a student’s paper as it relates to the assignment and the grading standards. FAILURE TO PROGRESS Students are not considered to be progressing in the course if they exhibit in their papers the same errors and weaknesses from one paper to the next. It is the student’s responsibility to significantly reduce or eliminate errors by meeting with the professor during office hours, getting assistance from a writing tutor at an ACC Learning Lab, or using online or other resources for help. If the instructor determines that a student is not progressing in the course, the student will be withdrawn after a conference. The conference will be waived if the student is not attending class and/or cannot be contacted by using ACC student e-mail or calling the numbers provided by the student on the student information sheet, or if the final withdrawal date is imminent. MAKE-UP WORK You should remember that making up missed assignments is always your responsibility. If you know in advance that you will be absent, you should ask for assignments ahead of time and have them completed when you return to class. Remember to check the syllabus and to check Blackboard.

INCOMPLETES A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be awarded if a student has participated and progressed substantially but is unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An “I” may be awarded when the student has completed the majority of the work necessary to pass the class but is prevented from completing all work due to circumstances beyond the student’s control that arise at the end of the semester (things such as accident or illness may qualify). I will not award an incomplete grade for students who simply haven’t kept up with their work. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the professor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester. Incomplete grades may not be initiated by a student. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include academic misconduct, including but not limited to: cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; papers and projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework. If you use online study sites to enhance your understanding of a text, you are at serious risk for unintentionally plagiarizing because plagiarism includes taking another person’s ideas and making them your own without citing the source. Even unintentional plagiarism will be penalized. You will post each assignment through Blackboard’s SafeAssignment plagiarism screening program, which compares your paper to internet sources and to other student papers submitted through Blackboard, including papers submitted to ACC in prior semesters.

Plagiarism will result in an academic penalty up to and including a final grade of F in the course. Primary sources must be credited within the text by using parenthetical citations. For example, “the valley was like a closed pot” (Steinbeck 7). Any borrowed idea must be cited, whether quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. If you choose to engage in academic dishonesty, you are choosing a failing grade.

Further, any process of studying together, collaborating, or sharing resources that results in a paper that is recognizably similar to another student’s paper in its structure, arrangement, text, presentation of ideas/examples, or any other aspect, is understood by me as academic dishonesty, regardless of the intentions of the students involved.


WRITING ASSIGNMENTS Students will receive specific guidelines and instructions in class and on Blackboard for each of the five required papers. All papers must be word-processed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins should be 1” on all sides, and the paper should adhere to MLA style for the first-page heading, repeating header, etc. All papers should follow the conventions of college-level writing. Any sources used for writing papers (research, persuasive, analytical) must be properly cited using MLA citation guidelines. Careful editing and proofreading are required. Please see Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) on the web or any reputable grammar handbook for advice on revising, editing, and proofreading. Always come in during office hours if you find you need more help. Learning Lab (tutoring services) are available at all ACC Campuses – schedule can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php. A student’s work is to be original and written specifically for ENGL 1301. Learning Lab tutors are to help but are not to edit or proof papers. Tutors are helpful resources in the structure, focus, and development of a paper. CLASS ITINERARY/COURSE CALENDAR: (subject to change)

In-Class Topics What’s Due for Next Class?

Day One: August 27 (M) – 28 (T) Introduction to the course; review of course syllabus Diagnostic Essay – will complete and turn in to Blackboard (Bb) during class

Readings: “Reading to Write” by Stephen King (Bb) “So, You Want to Be a Writer? Here’s How” by Allegra Goodman (Bb) “King, Kennedy, and the Power of Words” by Tim Wendel (Bb) Questions about syllabus Obtain textbook

Day Two: August 29 (W) – 30 (Th)

Review of course calendar Discussion of Readings What is communication? Types of communication

Readings: “Museum” by Naomi Shihab Nye – pg. 78-80 (textbook) “The Dreamer” by Junot Díaz – pg. 84-89 (textbook)


Day Three: September 4 (T) – 5 (W) Syllabus and Reading Quiz Modes of Writing Expressive and Narrative Writing Narration Prompt Narrative Pictures Guidelines for Composition I Essays Paper 1 Assigned

Readings: “Black Marble” by Diane Ackerman – pg. 127-130 (textbook) “Ladder” by Sven Birkerts – pg. 133-136 (textbook) Brainstorm for Paper 1

Day Four: September 6 (Th) – 7 (F) Writing Process Descriptive Writing Description Prompt

Readings: “The Ashen Guy” by Thomas Beller (Bb) “Turning Japanese” by Heidi Julavits (Bb) Draft of Paper 1 (due next class!)

Day Five: September 10 (M) – 11 (T) Draft Workshop Peer Editing Refinement - Organization Writing Conferences

Readings: “Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples – pg. 148-150 (textbook) “The Struggle” by Issa Rae – pg. 155-158 (textbook) Paper 1 submitted on Bb

Day Six: September 12 (W) – 13 (Th) Paper 1 due to Bb Expository Writing Example Prompt

Readings: “Remembering My Childhood on the Continent of Africa” by David Sedaris – pg. 180-186 (textbook) “We’re Not…” by Andrea Roman – pg. 187-192 (textbook)


Day Seven: September 17 (M) – 18 (T) Comparison and Contrast Comparison/Contrast in Poetry Comparison/Contrast Prompt

Readings: “The Truth About Lying” by Judith Viorst (Bb) “The Ways We Lie” by Stephanie Ericsson (Bb)

Day Eight: September 19 (W) / 25 (T) Persuasion Division/Analysis Group Writing – Analysis Paper 2 Assigned

Readings: “But What Do You Mean?” by Deborah Tannen – pg. 299-308 (textbook) “The World of Doublespeak” by William Lutz – pg. 309-318 (textbook)

Late Start: September 20th (Th) Writing Conferences

Paper 1 or Draft of Paper 2

Day Nine: September 26 (W) - 27 (Th) Persuasion Classification Division/Classification Prompt

Readings: “The Green-Eyed Monster: Envy Is Nothing To Be Jealous Of” by Joseph Epstein (Bb) “Pride” by Dagoberto Gilb (Bb) Draft of Paper 2

Day Ten: October 1 (M) – 2 (T) Draft Workshop Peer Editing Refinement – Sentence Variety, Grammar Writing Conferences

Readings: “Live Free and Starve” by Chitra Divakaruni (pg. 340-342) “Climbing the Golden Arches” by Marissa Nuñez (Bb) Paper 2 submitted on Bb


Day Eleven: October 3 (W) - 4 (Th) Persuasion and Evaluation Appeals, Logical Fallacies, Argument Structure Cause and Effect Journal Paper 2 Due to Bb

Readings: “Checking My Privilege” by Tal Fortgang – pg. 376-382 (textbook) “Peculiar Benefits” by Roxanne Gray – pg. 383-389 (textbook)

Day Twelve: October 9 (T) – 10 (W) Definition Definition Journal Group Writing

Readings: “Our Oceans Are Turning Into Plastic…Are We?” by Susan Casey (Bb) “Guys vs. Men” by Dave Barry (Bb) Reflection on Paper 2

Day Thirteen: October 11 (Th) / 15 (M) Progress check/Writing Conferences

Readings: Essays/Articles for Rhetorical Analysis (Bb) REALM Questions for Paper 3

Day Fourteen: October 16 (T) - 17 (W)

Rhetorical Analysis

Draft of Paper 3

Day Fifteen: October 18 (Th) / 22 (M) Draft Workshop Peer Editing Refinement – Transitions/Mechanics Writing Conferences Revisions for Papers 1 and 2 Due

Readings: “Tracking is an Assault on Liberty” by Nicholas Carr – pg. 436-442 (textbook) “Web Users Get as Much as They Give” by Jim Harper – pg. 443-448 (textbook) “Facebook Is Using You” by Lori Andrews – pg. 449-454 (textbook) Paper 3 submitted on Bb

Day Sixteen: October 23 (T) - 24 (W)

Argument and Persuasion Argument and Persuasion Journal Paper 3 Due to Bb

Readings: “Let Stars Get Paid” by Michael Rosenberg (Bb) “College Athletes Should Not Be Paid” by Joe Posnanski (Bb) “How Big-Time Sports Ate College Life” by Laura Pappano (Bb)


Late Start: October 25th (Th) Writing Conferences

Paper 2 or 3

Day Seventeen: October 29 (M) - 30 (T) Paper 4 Assigned Research Proposal Explained Research Papers Evaluating Sources MLA Format

Readings: Student Research Papers **Complete online tutorial** http://library.austincc.edu/help/Tutorials.php

Day Eighteen: Oct. 31 (W) – Nov. 1 (Th)

Outlining success on DEX Practice DEX Writing Workshop

Research Proposal (signed approval from instructor needed for topic)

Day Nineteen: November 5 (M) - 6 (T) Research Proposal Due (reviewed individually during class time)

Research Paper Outline

Day Twenty: November 7 (W) - 8 (Th)

Synthesizing Sources MLA Review Documenting electronic resources

Draft of Paper 4

Day Twenty-One: November 12 (M) - 13 (T) Writing workshop Writing conferences Progress check

Readings: TBA* Paper 4 submitted on Bb

Day Twenty-Two: November 14 (W) - 15 (Th)

In-class readings/writing Paper reflection Paper 4 Due to Bb

Readings: “The Crummy First Draft” by Anne Lamott – pg. 220-225 (textbook) “How to Write an A Paper” by Koji Frahm – pg. 226-232 (textbook)


November 19-23 Thanksgiving Holiday

*** Monday, November 26th *** Last day to withdraw from classes without penalty; students who do not withdraw or ask me to withdraw them and subsequently do not have accepted the DEX and Papers 1-5 will earn a failing grade

Day Twenty-Three: November 26 (M) - 27 (T) Process Analysis Process Journal Paper 5 Assigned

Readings: Examining Modes and Purpose (various essays)

Day Twenty-Four: November 28 (W) – 29 (Th) Review for DEX

Readings: TBA* Draft of Paper 5

***Friday, November 30th - Departmental Exam (DEX) offered at Anderson – 9 AM*** You will need a testing permit and your ID to take the exam. If you are absent or cannot take the exam on this day, you will have to take the exam at an ACC campus on your own time. Students are not permitted to miss class in order to take the exam.

Day Twenty-Five: December 3 (M) – 4 (T) Draft Workshop Peer Editing Refinement - Style Writing Conferences

Readings: TBA* Paper 5 submitted on BB

Day Twenty-Six: December 5 (W) - 6 (Th) Guidelines for Paper presentations

Readings: TBA* Paper presentations Paper 5 submitted on BB

Day Twenty-Seven: December 10 (M) - 11 (T)

Paper 5 Due to BB/turnitin.com Revising Paper Presentations

Readings: TBA* Paper presentations

Day Twenty-Eight: December 12 (W) - 13 (Th)

Last chance for revisions Paper presentations

Have a great holiday!


Updated Fall 2018

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH/JOURNALISM

ENGLISH 1301--COMPOSITION I DEPARTMENTAL COURSE SYLLABUS

This departmental syllabus, which applies to all sections of ENGL 1301 across the College, supplements any section-specific syllabus or policy statement that the instructor may give you.COURSE DESCRIPTION English Composition I A study of the principles of composition with emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, the types of discourse, and research and documentation.PREREQUISITESOne of the following must apply:

● TSI exempt ● TSI Assessment Scores: Reading (351); Writing (Essay 4/Objective 340)● Grade of C or better in INRW 0230 or 0430● Grade of C or better in DEVW 0130, 0330 and DEVR 0320● Grade of C or better in Writing and Grammar 5 (ESOL 0384) and Reading and Vocabulary 5 (ESOL 0364)

or Reading, Writing, and Grammar 4 (ESOL 0314) or Reading, Writing, and Grammar 4 for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ESOL 0424).

SUMMARY OF STUDENT EXPECTATIONSTo successfully complete Composition I, students should enter with the following basic skills: critical reading; content development; organization of writing to include an introduction, appropriate thesis, coherent paragraphs, transitions, and a conclusion; grammar, mechanics, and sentence construction; and an initial understanding of documentation of sources.Here is a link to a list of expectations and skills for students who are enrolling in Composition I: http://www.austincc.edu/english/ExpectationsOFSkills.phpREQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALSInstructors will assign required texts/materials for individual courses. It is the responsibility of the student to acquire required texts/materials. Instructors will retain course work for one semester following enrollment. Students are responsible for making copies of any papers they want to keep for their files. USE OF ACC EMAILAll College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGYIndividual faculty syllabi will indicate course methodology, which may include lectures, small group activities, use of electronic media, and in-class writing workshops.


ESSAYS AND ASSIGNMENTSStudents will submit at least five essays over the course of the semester, including an essay known as the Departmental Exam, for a total minimum of 4000 words. Instructors will provide specific written guidelines for each assignment. The Departmental Exam is an exit-level test graded Pass/Fail, which will be written in an ACC Testing Center. DIL, SAS, and Dual Credit students may be allowed other program-approved options.

● Students will learn to develop a writing project through multiple drafts.● Essay assignments will develop arguments using rhetorical purposes (expressive, referential, persuasive,

and/or literary) and rhetorical strategies (narration, description, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, definition, illustration, process analysis, and evaluation).

● The research process will be a significant focus of the class, with assignments sequenced to build facility with integration of outside source material using MLA format. Early assignments will involve work with one or two sources, building to a more substantial research project (parameters to be determined by individual faculty).

● At least one essay will be a textual analysis in which students demonstrate the ability to identify an essay’s purpose, audience, thesis, and rhetorical strategies and evaluate the essay’s effectiveness.

Students will complete the Academic Honesty/Plagiarism Research Tutorial, and additional tutorials, such as ENGL 1301 English Composition I Research Paper (both located at http://library.austincc.edu/help/Tutorials.php), as assigned by the instructor.

Instructors may also assign readings, quizzes, in-class writing activities, Learning Lab work, presentations, group projects, and other activities that will affect final grades. GRADINGAs a means of assessing student learning, all course assignments (essays, in-class writings, quizzes, journals, homework, group work, presentations, etc.) should align with course goals and learning outcomes. A range of methodologies may be used to determine and assign grades on these assignments and for the course. Individual faculty syllabi will explain grading systems in detail. Faculty will design evaluation instruments to measure student learning, providing grading/assessment criteria for assignments as needed THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMAll eligible students must take the departmental exam. Eligible students must have had all essays accepted and/or a C average. Students will write an interpretive essay of at least 600 words analyzing the provided selection. The instructor will provide more detailed instructions about the exam, which will be evaluated “PASS” “FAIL & RETEST” OR “FAIL” only. Students who do not pass on the first try may retest once. Students who do not pass on the second attempt will receive an F for the course. Essays must demonstrate the following:

● Coherence, analytical thinking, and an understanding of the selection’s thesis, purpose(s), and method(s) of development;

● Adherence to stylistic, grammatical, and mechanical conventions of standard written English. WITHDRAWAL POLICYIndividual professors will enforce their own withdrawal policies based on progress and attendance. However, it is important to know that The Texas State Legislature passed a bill stating that students who first enroll in public colleges and universities beginning in fall 2007 and thereafter may not withdraw from more than six classes during their undergraduate college career. See ACC Student Handbook for further information.The instructor may establish deadlines by which students must complete a specific number of assignments, amount of progress, or level of attendance in order to remain in a class. If students do not meet the instructor’s requirements, they may be subject to WITHDRAWAL from the course. It is the student’s responsibility to know an instructor’s withdrawal policies.


AWARDING OF “INCOMPLETE” AS A FINAL GRADEIndividual professors will have their own policies as to incompletes as a final grade. Students should be certain that they know what their professor’s policy is.ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND PLAGIARISMActs prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty (e.g., cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work). Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is defined as (but not limited to) tests and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.Plagiarism can be defined as using the words and ideas of another writer without acknowledging the debt. Plagiarism takes many forms, including the omission of parenthetical citations, the failure to place quotation marks around direct or modified content taken from another source, and another person writing the essay for the student. It is of utmost importance for students to understand that in academic and professional life, plagiarism of any kind is absolutely unacceptable. Therefore, acts of plagiarism, major or minor, may have serious repercussions, which could include a failing grade, expulsion from the class, and/or disciplinary action on the part of the College. Specific policies can be found in individual faculty syllabi; College policies can be found in the ACC Student Handbook. https://drive.google.com/a/austincc.edu/file/d/0B-EwSafm0XzVUFRXZEYwTC05LXM/viewSTUDENT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONEach student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others both when expressed in classroom discussions or class-related writing. COURSE OBJECTIVES/RATIONALE The goals of Composition I are to promote

● critical thinking, reading, and writing;● clear, coherent, confident, and effective communication;● collaborative writing and learning; and● exposure (through reading or composing) to a range of genres, including genres incorporating visual design

elements.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of English 1301, students should be able to

• demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes• develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution• write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose• read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts• use Edited American English in academic essays

DISCIPLINE/PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESThe following outcomes are developed in all English Composition I students regardless of student age or course location:

• expanded critical reading ability;• ability to write to the specifications of an assignment in terms of subject, rhetorical purpose, method(s) of

organization and length;• ability to form a research question, develop a thesis, locate and select credible sources applicable to the thesis,

and write an essay of the specified length that responds to the thesis;


• expanded ability to develop content for an essay and organize writing • expanded ability to use correct grammar and mechanics

GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMESUpon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:

Critical Thinking—Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information.Interpersonal Skills—Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.Personal Responsibilities—Demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility.Technology Skills—Using appropriate technology to retrieve, manage, analyze, and present information.Written, Oral and Visual Communication—Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure,

audience, and medium.STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESStudents at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.Enrollment in the college indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in this policy, which is administered through the office of the campus dean of student services. Due process, through an investigation and appeal process, is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action.

General Provisions: The purpose of this policy is to identify the rights and responsibilities of ACC students, to specify acts prohibited and standards of conduct required, and to set a range of appropriate penalties when rules are violated.

Due Process: College disciplinary procedures respect the due process rights of students.Emergency Action: Provisions are included to protect the college and members of the college community in

emergencies and other instances requiring immediate action. Even in such instances, the college will take reasonable steps to provide for due process.

Administration of Discipline: The campus dean of student services or the appropriate facility administrator

shall have primary responsibility for the administration of student discipline. The campus dean of student services works cooperatively with faculty members in the disposition of scholastic violations.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES (SAS)Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the SAS office on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester. SAFETY STATEMENT Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs.


Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, students should become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.Please note, students are expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities. CONCEALED HANDGUN POLICY The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999. Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campuscarry. TESTING CENTER POLICYUnder certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide. Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have:

● ACC Photo ID● Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)● Course Number (e.g.,1301)● Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)● Course Section (e.g., 005)● Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/STUDENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICESACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/http://www.austincc.edu/s4/Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/http://www.austincc.edu/current/ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.phpFor help setting up ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

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