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Southeastern Louisiana University
English 101 Section ____ Fall 2009
Instructor: Elisabetta LeJeune
Office: D. Vickers Room 357
Phone: (985) 549-5765
Email: elejeune@selu.edu
Blackboard course site location: www.roomie.selu.edu
Office hours: MWF 7:00-8:00; 12:00-2:00; MW 3:15-4:45Course description
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction and practice in basic composition; constructing clear, logical sentences; using correct grammar, punctuation, mechanics; developing unified, coherent paragraphs; organizing, outlining, and developing the short essay.Eligibility requirement
An ACT score of 18 or above, or a grade of "P" in DVEN 90.English 101 Course Objectives
A complete list of the objectives for this course is available in the rental text Little, Brown Handbook.Textbooks and materials
Roots to Branches (rental)
Little, Brown Handbook
Flight by Sherman Alexie (purchase at bookstore)
A desk dictionary such as Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary or The American Heritage Dictionary
Loose leaf paper, blue or black ink pens, two or three plain pocket foldersFRESHMAN ENGLISH GRADING RUBRIC
A: Excellent This essay is characterized by masterful control of purpose and by graceful expression. The content is of compelling interest; the organization and style enhance the meaning. The essay shows evidence that the writer regards the audience as intelligent and discriminating. The essay has virtually no mechanical problems.
B: Good This essay has the clarity and coherence of an adequate essay yet also has depth of content. The organization is impressive. It displays independent thought and a concern for careful expression with virtually no mechanical errors.
C: Adequate This essay is characterized by clarity of purpose and coherence of structure. Its content is usually not developed beyond the obvious, however, and organization is unsophisticated. It may have a few mechanical errors.
D: Poor This essay, while passing, is not satisfactory. It may lack clear purpose, coherence, or sufficient content. It may have weak use of language and bothersome mechanical errors.
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F: Unacceptable This essay is characterized by any of the following: Unclear purpose; incoherent organization; inadequate, irrelevant, or illogical development; little originality of thought; reliance on clichés; inappropriate word choice; ineffective or incorrect sentence structure; numerous or significant problems with mechanics and grammar.Grading policy
Your final grade will be determined by the following:
| essays | 50% |
| midterm essay | 10% |
| assignments | 20% |
| final essay | 20% |
| Total points available | 100% |
A = 90 -100; B = 80 - 89; C = 70 -79; D = 65 -69; F = below 65
Class Work
Be prepared, be productive, and be focused when
you are in class or in the lab. That means that you should come with required
materials, such as paper, pen, textbooks, and knowledge of passwords
(if your class meets in a computer lab). There will be daily
assignments and activities in class. If you are absent, you can complete
the assignment by the next class meeting and receive 50% of the available
points or less. You will write in-class timed essays,
which must be completed during a class period. Out of class
you will plan and draft revisions of the essays, see me for suggestions
and advice, participate in peer evaluation, and complete assigned exercises.
The essays receive a grade when turned in with rough drafts and revisions
as part of a portfolio. Each portfolio must contain one essay of 700 words
or two full pages or more, typed and revised, with all rough drafts attached.
The essay to be turned in for evaluation should be the final draft of a
paper on an assigned topic whose rough draft the instructor has seen at
least once before during the writing process. Keep all work done
for this class in a pocket folder, so that all your work will be available
at any time.
Academic Integrity
In taking this course, students understand that
all required papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com for the detection
of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents
in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting
plagiarism of such papers. Use of the of Turnitin.com service is
subject to the "Terms and Conditions of Use" posted on the Turnitin.com
website.
Southeastern Writing Center
383 D. Vickers Hall
(985) 549-2076
writing@selu.edu
Great free resource to get help with your writing.
Additional information
1. Only Southeastern's Webmail addresses must
be used to communicate with the instructor.
2. If a student has not contacted me by the fourteenth
day of class, he/she will be withdrawn from the class.
3. Students with a valid reason for missing class
are responsible for obtaining class notes from other students and discussing
with the instructor the feasibility of making up any missed exams and/or
assignments. It is not always possible to make up some in-class assignments.
Excessive absences will impact student's learning and, in some cases, can
impact other students. Students are responsible for providing documentation
of the reason for the absence when they return to class. If a student
misses 10% or more sessions of any class (3 classes for MW or 5 for MWF)
due to unexcused absences prior to the published withdrawal date (October
23, 2009), the instructor will withdraw the student with a grade of "W."
Excessive unexcused absences after the withdrawal date can result in failure.
4. Students who turn in work other than their
own will fail the course.
5. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression are
encouraged in this class. However, students are expected to display
respectful behavior towards the instructor and fellow classmates.
Disruptive behavior that interferes with teaching and learning is not acceptable.
6. If you need extra help or you have problems
completing your work, come see me during my office hours or make an appointment.
7. If you are a qualified student with a disability
seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are
required to self-identify with the office of Disability Services, Room
203, Student Union. No accommodation will be granted without documentation
from the Office of Disability Services.
8. Friday October 23, 2009 is the last day to
resign from the university or withdraw from classes.
9. The final exam is on Monday December 7 at 8:00
a.m.
Wednesday August 19 First day of class
Monday September 7 Labor Day
Friday October 2 Fall Break
Friday October 16 Midterm essay
October 23 Last day to withdraw
Wednesday-Friday November 25-27 Thanksgiving
Friday December 4 Last day of class
Monday December 7 Final exam