| Course Title: | English Composition |
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| Course Number: | ENGL117 |
| Course Description: | This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience awareness. Students use word processing and web-based tools to develop written work. Eligibility to enroll in this course is limited to students enrolled in Chamberlain College of Nursing. |
| Course Prerequisites: | Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results or successful completion of ENGL-092 (pg. 32) and entrance to the BSN program |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
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Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
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Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given the need to communicate an aspect of personal identity through writing, explore the concept of a personal brand in order to accurately convey a desired personal impression.
2
Given events to be summarized and shared, evaluate the rhetorical situation to create a short document that effectively and accurately communicates a dominant impression.
3
Given an assignment to analyze the written or visual elements in a document, determine the rhetorical context and the intended message and communicate these in a brief document, such as a response or critique.
4
Given an assigned writing topic, compare the ways in which writers present opinions and positions, and then create a document that includes a reasoned position supported with appropriate evidence.
5
Given a topic that requires extended development, apply appropriate planning and review strategies to organize ideas and establish a purpose, angle, audience, and context to incorporate into an essay.
6
Given a topic that requires documented support, apply critical reading skills to analyze sources, considering source reliability, credibility, and relevance, and present support for a position in a draft.
7
Given an assigned topic that requires documented support, incorporate in-text citation, paraphrase, summary, and a References page into a multi-page document using standard approaches to referencing and citation.
8
Given a document requiring revision or formatting, apply appropriate strategies to effectively revise a written message for a particular purpose.
Lab Schedule
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Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
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| Week 1 TCOs 1, 2 The Writing Process and Rhetorical Situations | Ch. 1: Writing and Genres Ch. 2: Topic, Angle, Purpose Ch. 3: Readers, Contexts, and Rhetorical Situations Ch. 5: Profiles (begin) | Profile Process Piece: Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 2 TCO 2 Shaping Ideas and Profiling a Subject | Ch. 5: Profiles (continue/finish) Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters, pp. 622–626 Ch. 14: Inventing Ideas and Prewriting Ch. 15: Organizing and Drafting Ch. 19: Drafting Introductions and Conclusions | The Profile Essay Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 3 TCOs 3, 4 Analyzing and Interpreting Messages | Ch. 8: Rhetorical Analyses (begin) Ch. 16: Choosing a Style Ch. 20: Developing Paragraphs and Sections | Extended Draft Outline of Rhetorical Analysis Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 4 TCOs 3, 4, 8 Refining and Revising | Ch. 8: Rhetorical Analyses (continue/finish) Discovering the Truth: The Operation of Ethos in Anti-Smoking Advertising, pp. 678–685 Ch. 18: Revising and Editing | The Rhetorical Analysis Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 5 TCOs 4, 5, 6 Forming a Position | Ch. 9: Commentaries Ch. 24: Starting Research Ch. 25: Finding Sources and Collecting Information | Topic Proposal With Perspective Summary Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 6 TCOs 4, 5, 6, 7 Supporting a Position With Ethical Research | A Gay Man’s Case Against Gay Marriage, pp. 688–689 Ch. 22: Using Argumentative Strategies Ch. 26: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources Ch. 28: Using APA Style | The Commentary Rough Draft Graded Discussion Topics |
| Week 7 TCOs 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Revising the Commentary | Ch. 29: Using the Internet Review chapters as needed | The Commentary Final Draft Graded Discussion Topics |
Week 8 Adapting Writing for a New Context | Review chapters as needed | Commentary Reflective Postscript |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
iConnect Live
This course contains iConnect Live sessions that provide students with the opportunity to attend live presentations, which cover course materials, projects, and assignments. Please see the iConnect Live items for the days and times of the live sessions and for the link to enter each session. You will also receive e-mail reminders each week.
If you are unable to attend the live session, you can watch the recorded session by clicking on the Recordings link that will appear in the iConnect Live item after the lecture has concluded. Please contact your instructor with any questions.
Please note that because of unavoidable technological issues and presenter availability, the live lectures may be substituted with prerecorded lectures.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
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| Discussions (40 points, Weeks 1–6; 70 points, Week 7) | 310 | 31% |
| Profile Process Piece (Week 1) | 50 | 5% |
| The Profile Final Draft (Week 2) | 100 | 10% |
| Extended Draft Outline (Week 3) | 50 | 5% |
| The Rhetorical Analysis Final Draft (Week 4) | 100 | 10% |
| Topic Proposal with Perspective Summary (Week 5) | 75 | 7.5% |
| The Commentary Rough Draft (Week 6) | 75 | 7.5% |
| The Commentary Final Draft (Week 7) | 165 | 16.5% |
| Commentary Reflective Postscript (Week 8) | 75 | 7.5% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
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| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
Questions and Concerns
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- Do you need supplementary student assistance? Please let me know if you are having academic difficulty and would like an ADA accommodation. Although I can talk with you about getting assistance, an excellent point of contact is the Office of Student Disability Services. You can reach the Office by calling 877-496-9050, option 3, or by e-mailing adaofficer@devry.edu or adaofficer@keller.edu.
Regardless of your situation, please feel free to contact me for assistance in whatever area of concern you might have. I will do everything I can to assist you or put you in contact with University colleagues who are trained to assist you in whatever area of concern you might have.
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