HILL COLLEGE ENGL 1302 Spring 2022
Instructor
Frances Burt, M.A.
Phone
817-760-5894
Email
fburt@hillcollege.edu
Office Location
JCC Admin. Bldg, #130
Office Hours
Mon. & Wed.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Tues. & Thurs.
11 am – noon
Other times available by appointment.
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Welcome!
The most important thing for you to know about this class is that it is designed to teach you how to improve your writing and critical thinking skills. Do not worry if you think you are not a good reader or writer. All things get better with practice. We will go through this process together.
Make sure to bring your book to class every day. Sometimes plans (due dates, assignments, or readings) may change. I’ll let you know as soon as possible. Remember, that any time you have to be absent, it is your responsibility to make sure to find out what you missed. Always feel free to email, call, or come to office hours.
I’m looking forward to a great semester!
Required Text
Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. Kennedy, X. J., and Dana Gioia, eds. 5th ed. ISBN: 978-0134586441
Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes.
- Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
- Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
- Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g. APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
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Contact & Communication Information
Email and voicemail messages will be responded to within 24-hours on weekdays. Messages sent on weekends will be returned by the end of Monday.
Students are expected to communicate professionally, using Schoology messaging or their Hill College email addresses. I will not respond to personal email addresses with any private information such as grades.
Grading
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1) Daily Work & Participation – including writing tasks, in-class assignments, and conferencing over essays
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20%
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2) Quizzes – may be given without notice to ensure student progress
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10%
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3) Short Story Theme Analysis Brief Essay
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10%
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4) Fiction Essay
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15%
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5) Drama Essay Exam
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10%
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6) Poetry Research Essay
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25%
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7) Final exam
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10%
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Letter grades for the course will be based on the following percentages:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F
MLA Formatting
All your written work that includes quotes, paraphrases, summary or source information should include internal citations and a Works Cited list. You are expected to use MLA format for all citations.
All essays and longer assignments should be formatted according to MLA 8 guidelines.
Class Policies
- No make-ups for assignments, quizzes, or exams. (See exceptions for school events below.) Daily work or assignments cannot be turned in late or made up.
- Major essays will be accepted late. The late essay policy: 10 points per day, maximum of three days. After three days, the essay will not be accepted. Arriving to turn in the essay more than15 minutes after class begins will be counted as 1 day late.
- Plagiarism or Academic Dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. The inclusion of uncited material, whether quoted or paraphrased, will result in the grade of a zero.
- We are a community of learners who will listen to one another, acknowledge each other, and respect one another. We will not all agree; we will all get along. Be polite to others on any interaction activities such as peer review of writing. Our class will be a safe space for all learners, no matter what.
- If you are having trouble with the pace, material, expectations, personal matters, or anything else relevant, please communicate with me as soon as the trouble starts. I will work with you to create a plan for success.
Disabilities/ADA
Reports of discrimination based on disability may be directed to the ADA/Section 504 coordinator. The College District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which incorporates and expands the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended:
Name: Lizza Trenkle
Position: Vice President Student Services
Address: 112 Lamar Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Telephone: (254) 659-7601
Students with qualified and documented disabilities may request accommodations which will enable them to participate in and benefit from educational programs and activities. Students should contact the Academic Advising and Student Success Center for more details at: 254-659-7650 for Hillsboro, 817-760-5650 for Cleburne, or 817-295-7392 for Burleson.
Title IX
Reports of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment or gender-based harassment, may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. The College District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:
Name: Jamie Jaska
Position: Director of Human Resources
Address: 112 Lamar Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Telephone: (254) 659-7731
The College District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against individuals on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of College District policy and is prohibited.
Student Resources in the Event of Hardship
There are many community resources to turn to in times of difficulty. If you need help with a referral for assistance, please reach out to your professor or other campus professional so we can help connect you with the right person for your situation. Here are a few links that may help: