English 1 Fall 10 Syllabus
Prof. Steven Federle
English 1 Section 80809 Fall 2010
Thursday 6:15 P.M. – 9:20 P.M., Room 743

Class Communications:
E-Mail: Steven.Federle@solano.edu. This is my preferred method to communicate.

Online: be sure to bookmark both this page and my website,http://www.
federle.org, for important links and announcements. We will use resources on
the Patterns for College Writing website, which you will find linked on my
website. Registration is simple and free. On this site you’ll find practice
exercises, required quizzes, research materials.
* Please note: REGISTRATION WITH THE TEXTBOOK WEBSITE IS REQUIRED BY THE 2nd CLASS SESSION. If you don’t have Internet access at home, then you must use the library’s computer resources to participate in this part of our classs
In addition, all papers will be submitted through Turnitin.com. During the first class I will give instructions on how to register for my Turnitin.com account, and how to submit papers in this format. Your marked and graded papers will also be available to you on turnitin.com.

* Weekly class calendars & homework, as well as links to writing resources and online grades can be viewed on my website, www.federle.org. I expect you be completely familiar with information on all three class web sites.

Required Materials:
● Patterns for Collge Writing, 10th Edition, by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell
● The Long Valley by John Steinbeck
● A journal notebook (8 ½ x 11)
● Access to a computer and the Internet outside of class for email, typing and submitting essays, and completing online assignments.
● College dictionary (any paperback version is fine)

Course Description:

English 1 is a writing course which emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking, in analytical reading and evaluation of written work, and in the methods of clearly communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays. Students are required to write 6-10 essays, one of which may be a research paper, based on essays, literature read in class, and/
or personal experience (Assoc Degree Applic. - Transfer to UC/CSU/Private).

Student Performance Objectives:

As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Read college-level essays and/or imaginative literature accurately for the main points,
inferences, and tone.

2. Evaluate critically the major ideas and their methods of presentation in the essays and/or imaginative literature read.

3. Write responsive, analytical essays based on thoughtful understanding of these readings or personal experience.

4. Write logical, effective essays which are coherent, well-organized, and well-supported pieces of communication in the appropriate rhetorical mode.

5. Understand the principles of research and documentation.

Course Requirements

1)Prompt Attendance: You are expected to attend all class sessions as we will do some
important work each day. You are allowed three hours of absence (note that each class day equals three class hours). After these, your course grade will be lowered significantly. I also expect you to arrive on time and stay for the entire class period. Class begins promptly at 6:15 P.M.; you are responsible for any material you miss by arriving late. Two late arrivals will count as an absence. If you must leave class early, please let me know in advance. A second attendance will be taken at approximately 8:15 P.M. Two early exits will count as an absence. Please do not bring food or drink to class; cell phones must be turned to silent ring, or off, when you are in class. I also hope that each of you will contribute significantly to our class discussions and group
work. Be prepared to ask questions, raise concerns, and demonstrate your thinking skills.

2)Course Readings: Material should be read by the day it is listed as due on the syllabus. Please read actively by underlining the text or asking questions in the margin. You will complete assignments based on the readings as directed; use your journal for these exercises. You will use the textbook’s online site for some exercises, which will be submitted to me by e-mail; these will be required and graded.

3)Writing Journal: Each class I will give you a journal prompt. You should answer in a page or more for the following class. Often, these responses will serve as the prewriting that helps you get started on an essay. These are informal and offer a chance to explore many ideas and types of writing. Please bring the writing journal to class week as I may collect them or ask you to read some of your responses. You will also need the journal for some of your in-class writing.

4) Essays: You will write six well-developed class essays. These writing assignments will start from ideas discussed in class and develop through in-class writing, workshops, peer review, and revision. Papers are due as assigned and must be dated by Turnitin.com no later 11:00 P.M on the date due. See Turnitin.com for due dates and times. Late papers will not be accepted. Keep all of your papers. All essays must be typed, using Times New Roman 12 font, and double spaced and submitted on turnitin.com; a draft to peer-reviewed online during designated peer-review workshops in class. Failure to participate in these workshops (which must be completed in class and only at the specified times) will result in a lower grade. No make-up peer-reviews will be permitted.

5)Midterm and Final Essays: In addition to the class essays, you will write a major cause-andeffect research essay that will act as the mid-term exam, and a major comparison/contrast literary analysis essay on two stories in John Steinbeck’s The Long Valley that will act as your final exam. These exams will offer you the chance to demonstrate your writing and analytical skills, and you should to make them the very best writing of your educational career.

6) Grading: Grades will be based on work in the following categories: Class Essays (50%), Mid-term Research Essay (15%), Final Literary Analysis Essay (15%), Attendance (5%), Participation & work ethic (includes peer reviews and seminar) (15%). The Solano College standard grading scale will be used (90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; 59 or less, F).

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SLO PLAN Number: ENGL 001 -College Composition and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research. To include instruction and
practice in critical thinking, in analytical reading and evaluation of written work, and in
the methods of clearly communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays.
Expected Student Learning Outcome Methods of Assessment
Determine two methods for each outcome
Identify and evaluate main ideas, themes and logic in college-level reading,
and use as the basis for text-based essays.
Write logical, effective analytical essays which are coherent, well-organized, and well-supported.
Apply proper methods of research and documentation.
Discussions of assigned readings, written essays, exams.
English 1 Fall 07 Sat Syllabus
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SLO PLAN
Number: ENGL 001 – College Composition
GOAL STATEMENT: To emphasize critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of
library research. To include instruction and practice in critical thinking, in analytical reading and evaluation
of written work, and in the methods of clearly communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays.
Expected Student Learning Outcome Methods of Assessment
Determine two methods for each outcome
1. Identify and evaluate main ideas, themes and logic in college-level
reading, and use as the basis for text-based essays.
2. Write logical, effective analytical essays which are coherent, wellorganized,
and well-supported.
3. Apply proper methods of research and documentation.
1. Discussions of assigned readings, written essays, exams.
2. Research paper.