ENC1101

Freshman Composition I

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth reading.”

-Benjamin Franklin

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Term/Year: Spring/2020

Course Number: 22540

Modality: Face-to-Face

Length of Term: (16 weeks)

Credit Hours: 3

Building/Room:

Bldg. 5/Room 258 (West Campus)

Meeting Day/Time:

MW 1:00PM-2:15PM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: Jasmine Nokaly

Email: jnokaly@valenciacollege.edu

Notifications Preferences Video:

https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1072-

notification-preferences-all-users

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Development of essay form, including documented

essay; instruction and practice in expository writing.

Emphasis on clarity of central and support ideas,

adequate development, logical organization, coherence,

appropriate citing of primary and/or secondary sources,

and grammatical and mechanical accuracy. Gordon Rule

course in which the student is required to demonstrate

college-level writing skills through multiple assignments.

Minimum grade of C is required if ENC 1101 is used to

satisfy Gordon Rule and General Education

Requirements.

PREREQUISITES

Score of 103 on writing component of PERT or

equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or

minimum grade of C in ENC 0027 or minimum grade of

C in ENC 0025C or EAP 1640C, and a score of 106 on

reading component of PERT or equivalent score on

other state-approved entry test or minimum grade of C in

REA 0017C or EAP 1620C.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Students will compose expository essays (first course outcome).

2. Students will write in standard American English (second course outcome).

3. Students will write a documented essay (third course outcome).

4. Students will demonstrate information literacy (fourth course outcome).

5. Students will develop critical reading skills (final course outcome).

TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS

Bullock et al. The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises

3rd edition. New York: W.W. Norton & Company,

2017.

Buscemi, Santi V. and Charlotte Smith. 75 Readings

plus 10th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2013.

COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Access to a computer or tablet is required. Valencia

offers students free use of computers. Information about

Valencia computer labs can be found at

(http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/browse-by-

campus.cfm).

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/SKILLS

You will demonstrate competence in the following areas:

using a word-processing

program to type, revise, and edit your assigned out-of-class essays

navigating the electronic library databases

As part of each essay assignment, you will be expected

to use word-processing tools

effectively; no papers will be accepted unless they follow

the guidelines specified by your instructor. All papers

will be double-spaced, Font 12 Times New Roman, and

have 1” margins.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

The course seeks to strengthen students’ skills

applicable to Valencia’s Student Core Competencies:

Think, Value, Communicate, and Act.

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date: 01/06/20

End Date: 04/27/20

Drop/Refund Deadline (11:59 p.m.): 01/13/20

No Show Reporting: 01/14/20-01/23/20

Withdrawal Deadline: “W” Grade (11:59 p.m.): 03/20/20

Final Exams: 04/20/20-04/26/20

College Closed (Credit Classes Do Not Meet:

01/20/20; 02/14/20; 03/09/20-03/15/20

College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar

NO SHOW POLICY Class attendance is required for face-to-face classes beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you will be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” Class attendance is required for online classes; students who are not actively participating in an online class and/or do not submit the required attendance activity or assignment by the scheduled due date must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show." If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.” The No Show Reporting Period is from 01/14/20-01/23/20.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Per Valencia policy a student who withdraws from class

before the established deadline for a particular term will

receive a grade of “W.” A student is not permitted to

withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.

Any student who withdraws from a class during a third or

subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned

a grade of “F.” The instructor will not withdraw students.

If you do not intend to complete the course, you must

withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date. The

withdrawal deadline is 03/20/20 (11:59p.m.). Review the

complete policy at

http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/academicpoliciesproce

dures/courseattemptscoursewithdrawal/

COLLEGE STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY

Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of

knowledge and learning but also to the development of

responsible personal and social conduct. As a registered

student, you assume the responsibility for conducting

yourself in a manner that contributes positively to

Valencia’s learning community and that does not impair,

interfere with, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes,

and functions of the college as described in the Student

Code of Conduct, which can be reviewed at

http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.

cfm?policyID=180&volumeID_1=8&navst=0

Please note that no visitors are allowed in the class.

COLLEGE LINKS

College Catalog: http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/

Valencia Policy Manual:

http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/

Student Handbook:

http://valenciacollege.edu/pdf/studenthandbook.pdf

Microsoft Office Instructions for free software:

valenciacollege.edu/support/howto/documents/Valencia_

Office-ProPlus-Instructions.pdf

Course Support: onsite, online tutoring, writing help, etc. http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/ ACADEMIC HONESTY

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at

Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is

not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism,

cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration

or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing

situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of

identification with intent to defraud or deceive. To review

the Valencia policy, go to

http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.

cfm?policyID=193&volumeID_1=8&navst=0

All work submitted by students is expected to be the

result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and

self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas,

wording, or organization from another source, the source

shall be appropriately acknowledged. If a student is

caught submitting plagiarized work a first offense will

result in a zero score on the assignment, a second

offense will result a class grade of F.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs

and services are accessible to students with disabilities.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)

determines reasonable and appropriate

accommodations for qualified students with documented

disabilities based upon the need and impact of the

specific disability. For more information, go to

http://valenciacollege.edu/osd/

Any student requiring course accommodations due to

physical, emotional or learning disability must contact

the instructor and provide a Notification to Instructor form

by the end of the second week of class. To obtain a

letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

BAYCARE STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Valencia College strives to ensure all our students have

a rewarding and successful college experience. To that

purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with

issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression,

adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time

management as well as relationship problems dealing

with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health

Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to

all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by

calling (800) 878-5470. If needed, the counselor may

refer the student to appropriate resources or to speak

face-to-face with a licensed counselor.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

It is vital for students to be present in as many classes as possible in order to be successful. Students are permitted a maximum of four unexcused absences during the term. After the fourth unexcused absence, the instructor will deduct five points off the student’s final grade for each additional unexcused absence. In order for any absence to be excused the instructor must receive documentation of a medical emergency, ongoing medical condition, jury duty, deployment/military duties or religious observance. This written documentation

must be submitted upon the student’s first day back to class.

TARDINESS POLICY

If a student arrives late within five minutes of the role

being called, he/she will receive a “tardy.” For every two

tardies that a student receives, one absence will be

deducted.

If a student has perfect attendance (no tardies/no

absences) at the end of the semester, the instructor will

add five points to the student’s final grade.

LATE WORK/MAKEUP POLICY

The submittal time for graded activities is not open-ended; they are expected to be submitted by their due dates. All assignments will be submitted on their due dates at the start of class. You must show-up to class to submit your masterpiece. I will not accept any papers emailed to me without prior arrangements. If you miss work due to a medical emergency, ongoing medical condition, jury duty, deployment/military duties or religious observance and want to submit the assignment late, you will be required to present documentation the first day you return to class. Otherwise, no graded activities will be accepted late.

Please be aware that a broken or ill-functioning

computer, or the inability to retrieve, produce or submit

your assignments from a computer will not be accepted

as a valid excuse for a document that is submitted late.

FINAL EXAM POLICY

The final exam, which makes up 5% of your grade, is

administered in class on final exam week on

Monday, April 20, 2020 from 1:00PM-3:30PM in

Bldg. 5 Rm. 258 (West Campus).

GRADING SCALE

90% -100% A

89.9%-80% B

79.9%-70% C

69.9%- 60% D

59.9%- 50%

and lower F

GRADING BREAKDOWN

(45%) Three Essays (The instructor will drop the lowest essay grade). (20%) Documented Essay (The Documented Essay is a mandatory part of the course. You cannot pass the course without completing the Documented Essay). (20%) Quizzes (The instructor will drop the lowest quiz grade. There will be no make-up quizzes). (10%) Participation (5%) Final Exam (The final exam is a mandatory part of the course. You cannot pass the course without taking the final exam). CLASSROOM POLICY

Students must at all times behave in accordance with

the student catalogue’s conduct code (6Hx28: 10-18).

Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an

environment of academic achievement and integrity.

Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or

repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to

teach, or a student’s ability to learn, is prohibited. I

encourage the civil discussion of ideas; however,

repeatedly talking without being recognized, talking while

others are speaking, or arguing in a way that is

perceived as “crossing the civility line” will not be

tolerated and students engaged in this behavior may be

asked to exit the classroom. Also, while students are

encouraged to bring laptops, tablets, and smart phones

to class, they are to be used for teacher-initiated

academic activities only.

Please keep your cell phone on vibrate. If your cell

phone rings during class, I will deduct five points off your

final grade for each infraction. If you have an important

call, please step outside of the classroom and return

when you are done. The instructor will keep her cell

phone on in case there is an emergency or important

Valencia Alert.

Always remember that your safety and high-quality

educational experience are my priority.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

The most efficient method for contacting me and

receiving prompt replies is by email on Canvas. I check

this daily, so please make this your first choice.

However, if Canvas is having technical difficulties, you

should email me at jnokaly@valenciacollege.edu.

I will respond to you within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday.

HOW TO GET HELP FOR ENC1101

Ask questions during, before, and/or after class. I am always available to help you grow into an accomplished writer and critical reader.

Look it up! You have many resources at your command. Use your textbooks, handbooks, library resources, and online sources to find answers.

Take advantage of the free tutoring available to all Valencia College students in the Writing Center. Writing Center hours can be found at (http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/browse-by-campus.cfm).

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Changes to the course calendar may be made at the

discretion of the professor and students will be

notified of any changes in class and/or via Canvas

message.

Weeks Class Schedule and Readings Reading Due Dates

Week 1 Date: 01/06-01/08

Introduction to Course

“PRINCIPLES FOR HOW WE TREAT EACH

OTHER”

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Writing

Contexts/Academic Contexts” (2-8)

01/08

Week 2

Date: 01/13-01/15

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Writing

Processes” (9-16)

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Developing

Paragraphs” (17-29)

Drop/Refund Deadline (11:59p.m.) 01/13

Bring in three typed quotes from your culture that

are meaningful to you to class. Make sure to include

the author with the quote if available. (01/15)

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt/Quiz#1 (01/15)

01/13

Week 3

Date: 01/20-01/22

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Personal

Narratives” (58-61)

75 Readings plus “Narration” (1-2)

75 Readings plus “Black Men and Public Space”

(235-240)

75 Readings plus “Malcolm X: Coming to an Awareness

of Language” (21-26)

Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday—NO CLASSES

01/20

Narrative Essay assigned (01/22)

01/22

Week 4

Date: 01/27-01/29

75 Readings plus “37 Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call the

Police” (26-31)

75 Readings plus “The Plague” (32-46)

Peer Review/Instructor Feedback (Narrative Essay).

Bring five copies of your typed rough draft to class.

(01/27)

Narrative Essay due (01/29)

01/27

Week 5

Date: 02/03-02/05

75 Readings plus “Description” (47-49)

75 Readings plus “Marrying Absurd” (61-66)

75 Readings plus “A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto

Rican Childhood (66-72)

75 Readings plus “Monuments to Our Better Nature

(73-79)

75 Readings plus ”Beneath My House (79-83)

Week 1-Week 4 Quiz/Quiz#2 (02/03)

Description Essay assigned (02/05)

02/03

Week 6

Date: 02/10-02/12

75 Readings plus “Once More to the Lake” (54-61)

75 Readings plus “Fifth Avenue, Uptown” (49-53)

Peer Review/Instructor Feedback (Description

Essay). Bring five copies of your typed rough draft

to class. (02/10)

Description Essay due (02/12)

02/10

Week 7

Date: 02/17-02/19

75 Readings plus “Comparison and Contrast” (193-194)

75 Readings plus “The Men We Carry in Our Minds”

(203-208)

75 Readings plus “Neat People vs. Sloppy People”

(208-212)

Comparison/Contrast Essay assigned (02/19)

02/17

Week 8

Date: 02/24-02/26

75 Readings plus “Two Ways to Belong in America”

(212-218)

75 Readings plus “Like Mexicans” (223-229)

Peer Review/Instructor Feedback (Description

Essay). Bring five copies of your typed rough draft

to class. (02/24)

Comparison/Contrast Essay due (02/26)

02/24

Week 9

Date:

03/02-03/04

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Research”

(90-107)

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “MLA

Style” (119-169)

Week 5-Week 8 Quiz/Quiz#3 (03/02)

Documented Essay assigned (03/02)

03/02

Week 10

Date:

03/09-03/11

NO CLASS-ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!

Week 11

Date:

03/16-03/18

The Little Seagull Handbook with exercises “Integrating

Sources, Avoiding Plagiarism” (107-118)

Library Orientation (03/18). We will meet in front of

the class and walk to the library as a group. The

library is in Bldg. 6

03/16

Week 12

Date:

03/23-03/25

Bring in five copies of your Research Paper-Peer-

Review/Instructor Feedback (03/23-03/25)

03/23

Week 13

Date:

03/30-04/01

75 Readings plus “Definition” (114-115)

75 Readings plus “What is Poverty” (115-121)

75 Readings plus “Meanings of a Word” (125-129)

75 Readings plus “The Green-Eyed Monster: Envy is

Nothing to Be Jealous Of” (130-135)

75 Readings plus “Pride” (135-139)

Documented Essay Due (04/01)

03/30

Week 14

Date:

04/06-04/08

Students will vote on weekly reading selection 04/06

Week 15

Date:

04/13-04/15

75 Readings plus “Mixed Strategies” (447-448)

75 Readings plus “On Dumpster Diving” (465-476)

75 Readings plus “Superman and Me” (493-497)

MLA/Research Quiz/Quiz#4 (04/13)

Talent Show/Open-Mic (04/15)

04/13

Week 16

FINAL EXAM Week

Dates:

04/20-04/26

Class will meet on Monday, April 20, 2020 from

1:00PM-3:30PM. in Bldg. 5 Rm. 258 (West Campus)

for Final Exam

04/20

*PLEASE BRING THE REQUIRED TEXTS TO EACH CLASS MEETING

*Please complete all the readings in the chart by Monday, unless indicated otherwise.

How We Treat Each Other

Our Practice of Respect and Nonviolence

1. Create a hospitable and accountable community. We all arrive in isolation and

need the generosity of friendly welcomes. Bring all of yourself to the work in

this community. Welcome others to this place and this work, and presume that

you are welcomed as well. Hospitality is the essence of restoring community.

2. Listen deeply. Listen intently to what is said; listen to the feelings beneath the

words. Strive to achieve a balance between listening and reflecting, speaking

and acting.

3. Create an advice free zone. Replace advice with curiosity as we work together

for peace and justice. Each of us is here to discover our own truths. We are

not here to set someone else straight, to “fix” what we perceive as broken in

another member of the group.

4. Practice asking honest and open questions. A great question is ambiguous,

personal and provokes anxiety.

5. Give space for unpopular answers. Answer questions honestly even if the

answer seems unpopular. Be present to listen not debate, correct or interpret.

6. Respect silence. Silence is a rare gift in our busy world. After someone has

spoken, take time to reflect without immediately filling the space with words.

This applies to the speaker, as well – be comfortable leaving your words to

resound in the silence, without refining or elaborating on what you have said.

7. Suspend judgment. Set aside your judgments. By creating a space between

judgments and reactions, we can listen to the other, and to ourselves, more

fully.

P E A C E A N D J U S T I C E I N I T I A T I V E

All People, All Voices, All Matter.

valenciacollege.edu/pji

8. Identify assumptions. Our assumptions are usually invisible to us, yet they

undergird our worldview. By identifying our assumptions, we can then set

them aside and open our viewpoints to greater possibilities.

9. Speak your truth. You are invited to say what is in your heart, trusting that your

voice will be heard and your contribution respected. Own your truth by

remembering to speak only for yourself. Using the first person “I” rather than

“you” or “everyone” clearly communicates the personal nature of your

expression.

10. When things get difficult, turn to wonder. If you find yourself disagreeing with

another, becoming judgmental, or shutting down in defense, try turning to

wonder: “I wonder what brought her to this place?” “I wonder what my

reaction teaches me?” “I wonder what he’s feeling right now?”

11. Practice slowing down. Simply the speed of modern life can cause violent

damage to the soul. By intentionally practicing slowing down we strengthen

our ability to extend non-violence to others—and to ourselves.

12. All voices have value. Hold these moments when a person speaks as precious

because these are the moments when a person is willing to stand for

something, trust the group and offer something he or she sees as valuable.

13. Maintain confidentiality. Create a safe space by respecting the confidential

nature and content of discussions held in the group. Allow what is said in the

group to remain there.

Prepared by the Peace and Justice Initiative with considerable help from the works of Peter Block,

Parker Palmer, the Dialogue Group and the Center for Renewal and Wholeness in Higher Education