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COURSE SYLLABUS – ENL 096
This syllabus is not considered a legal document and is subject to change.

ENL 096, Integrated Reading and Writing, CRN: 1248, Section: 103; Learning Community

Fall 2015, T/Th, 11:00 am-12:40 pm, Room G03

Instructor Name:	Peggy E. Coleman	
	Office: 301B	
	Telephone: 304-710-3441	
	E-mail: colemanp@mctc.edu	
	Office Hours: M/W 11:30-2:00; Tu/Th 8:30-9:30 and Virtual Office Th 8:00-9:00 pm

Course Description, Credits, Prerequisite(s):  ENL 096 is a graded four-credit hour course designed to assist students in improving reading comprehension and writing composition skills.
					
Required Textbook(s): Grammar Handbook
Required Materials: 	Textbook, paper, pencils, folder

Recommended Materials: 	Paperback dictionary

Computer Requirement: Each student must have an account with Mountwest Community and Technical College. 

Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Increase reading comprehension and vocabulary by using various strategies including pre-reading, graphic organizers, outlines, and context clues.
2. Develop literal, interpretive, and critical reading skills including, main ideas, inferences, conclusions, and analysis
3. Recognize sentence parameters and correct grammatical and punctuation errors in writing
4. Exhibit writing organization skills such as brainstorming, using graphic organizers, revising, and editing
5. Write an effective thesis statement
6. Exhibit writing skills by composing paragraphs, essays, summaries, and reflective responses using the manuscript format for academic writing.
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General Education Learning Outcomes:

•	 Communicate effectively with others using written and oral communication skills.  
•	 Apply mathematics and basic scientific concepts for problem solving activities. 
•	 Use technology competently.
•	 Use critical thinking skills.  
•	 Develop an awareness of ethical behavior.  
•	 Recognize the richness of diversity.  

Assessment of Learning Outcomes: 
The assessment in this class will consist of successful completion of 7 modules that include both reading and writing assignments.
Evaluation/Grading: 
Grading Scale:
92-100   A
84-91   B
75-83   C
Below 75   F
Tentative Assignments:
Post Reading Assignments: 5@ 25 points each = 100 points
Prewrite and Rough draft: 4 @ 25 points each=100 points
Essays: 4 @ 100 points each= 400 points
Summary: 50 points
In-class Assignments: 10@ 10-20 points each
Participation: 29@ 5 points each

Due Dates: 
Most assignments will be at the next class period unless otherwise stated.

Make-up Policy: 
Assignments completed during the class period cannot be made up. Homework may be accepted at the next class period, or it may be e-mailed to the instructor.

Academic Support:
Mountwest Community & Technical College provides access to Brainfuse, an online tutoring service that can be accessed through any Blackboard course under “Course Tools.”

Peer tutoring is a free service available to current students who are interested in receiving one-on-one assistance from a peer who has successfully completed the course.  Please contact Dr. LeAnne Olson to get started:  olson2@mctc.edu or (304)710-3436.

Attendance Policy:   Students who are absent in excess of 15% of the total class meetings may be dropped from the class. Some departments/programs may have additional attendance guidelines and related grading policies. The instructor shall detail the specific attendance policy for his/her class. Students are responsible for all missed coursework. 

Failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing grade for the course. 

Students in online courses are required to successfully complete the online course orientation and actively participate in the course as described in the Instructor's Course Requirements (ICRs). Students not meeting these requirements may be dropped at the discretion of the instructor. 

If there is an attendance component for the final grade, students who have not met the required attendance percentage at mid-term, cannot pass the class.  Students who exceed the allotted absences or whose GPA falls below the required GPA at mid-term may not be eligible for financial aid disbursement.

Instructor’s Attendance Policy: 
Attendance will reported to the college weekly. Participation is required for success in the class. If you are absent, you will lose participation points which will greatly affect your final grade in this class.

Additional Policies Affecting Students:
•	See Mountwest Catalog at http://www.mctc .edu/
•	Academic Honesty – refer to the Mountwest Catalog
•	Disabled Student Services – Contact the Office of Student Services
•	Financial Aid Information - ofa@mctc.edu (Check MyMCTC for status)
•	Student Information at myMCTC (for which you are responsible as a student)  http://www.mctc.ed u
•	Inclement Weather Procedures - http://www.mctc.edu/safety/weather-related- closings/

Procedure for Students with Disabilities:  Mountwest Community and Technical College is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with physical, learning, and psychological disabilities.  It is the responsibility of students with disabilities to contact Jill Kelley at 304-710-3368 or Debbie Spencer at 304-710-3369, in the Office of Student Services and provide documentation of their disability.  Following this, a letter will be sent to each of the student’s instructors outlining the academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids he/she will need to ensure equality in classroom experiences, outside assignments, testing and grading.  The instructor and student will meet to discuss how the adjustments and/or auxiliary aids requested will be provided.  For more information, please contact Mountwest Community and Technical College Office of Student Services; phone 304-710-3141.

Please contact:  Jill Kelley, kelleyj@mctc.edu, 304 710-3368, Student Services Room 101 J or Debbie Spencer, spencerd@mctc.edu, 304 710-3369, Student Services Room 101 M

ENL 096 Integrated Reading and Writing: Tentative Course Schedule:

Module 1: Overview: The Reading Process
1. Pre-reading Strategies including KWL charts and SQ3R
2. Context clues and vocabulary strategies
3. Locating main ideas, both stated and implied
4. Locating supporting details
5. Inferences

Module 2: Overview: The Writing Process
1. Sentence patterns
2. Basic punctuation 
3. Subject/verb agreement
4. Sentence problems: Run-ons and Fragments
5. Concept maps, graphic organizers, and outlines

Module 3: Patterns of Organization: Narration
1. Define: Narrative Writing
2. Read a narrative sample.
3. Record main idea and details on a concept map.
4. Write a narrative essay including, prewriting, a rough draft, and a final copy.

Module 4: Patterns of Organization: Process
1. Define: Process
2. Read a process sample.
3. Record main ideas and details on a graphic organizer.
4. Written Response: Are there other steps that could be included? Explain.
5. Write a process essay including prewrite, a rough draft, and a final copy.

Module 5: Patterns of Organization: Compare or Contrast
1. Define: Comparison
2. Read a comparative essay.
3. Complete graphic organizers to show two ways to organize this type of essay.
4. Write a narrative essay including prewrite, a rough draft, and a final copy.

Module 6: Cause/Effect Essay (with or without research)
1. Define Cause/ Effect organization
2. Read and analyze a cause/effect essay.
3. Citations using the MLA format (optional)
4. Choose a topic (do preliminary research optional).
5. Write an effective thesis statement.
6. Complete a graphic organizer.
7. Write a cause/effect essay including a rough draft and a final draft with a works cited page (if needed).

Module 7: Writing Summaries
1. Define: Summary, including the basic parts of a summary
2. Read summaries and compare with the original article by annotating.
3. Read an assigned article; then, write a summary.