English 1100, Summer 2002 Syllabus
General
Information
Instructor: Dr. Mary Nielsen
Office:
225 Liberal Arts Building
Phone: 272-4569
or 1-800-829-4436
Email: mnielsen@em.daltonstate.edu
Web page: www.daltonstate.edu/faculty/mnielsen/
Office Phone: 272-4569
Office Hours: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday &
Wednesday in 315 Liberal Arts Building;
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 - 10:30 in 315
Liberal Arts Building; and by
appointment.
Midterm Date/Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Failing Grade: July 8, 2002
Goal
To improve communications skills for
effective performance in the business world, both in writing and in speaking.
Course Description
ENGL 1100 is a basic course in effective use
of oral and written communication skills related to the student’s
vocational-technical program and designed to enable the student to organize,
compose, and revise reports, business letters, and other forms of business
communication.
Required Materials
Text: Barth, Melissa. Harbrace College
Workbook, Form C: Writing for the World
of Work.
American Heritage Dictionary, 3rd or 4th edition (paperback
acceptable)
A manila folder
Course Objectives
ENGL 1100 will enable students to improve in
planning, outlining, writing, and revising business communications, both written
and oral, in Standard English. Organization,
unity, clarity, and effectiveness are stressed as are grammar, sentence
structure, diction, and mechanics.
Student Learning Outcomes
Class Content
1. Introduction to the media center
2. Use of the dictionary
3. Grammar and mechanics--review of parts of speech and punctuation through various
exercises in text
4. Spelling and vocabulary--a study of word composition and often misspelled words,
use of words
5. Written communication--business letters, memos, job applications
6. Oral
communication--daily class participation, mock job interviews, phone
conversations, class
presentations
Class Evaluation
The average of tests, reports,
presentations, and other assignments will count as 75% of the course grade, and
the final exam counts as 25%. If
you miss a test or presentation, you have 2 class days to make it up. If the test is not made up, it becomes a 0.
The responsibility for scheduling a time for make-up work lies with the
student. If you are absent, it is
your responsibility to find out the assignment and to come to class prepared.
Ten points are deducted for each class period that an assignment is late.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = Below 60%
Attendance
Policy
Students must sign and return the Humanities Division Attendance Policy
to the instructor. Three tardies or
early departures count as one-third of an absence.
Leaving at the break will count as one-half of an absence.
Extra
Credit Opportunity
Students can earn extra credit (which can be
used as a replacement grade for a low score on any assignment except the oral
presentation and final exam) by doing supplemental practice in the Writing Lab
(315 Liberal Arts Building). This practice would include completing Writing Lab
practice sheets and using grammar software available in the Writing Lab.
Students can earn 20 points each week for any 5 weeks of the term by working
with practice materials and/or software in the Writing Lab for 20 minutes each
week. A maximum of 20 points can be earned each week. The last day to earn extra credit points is Thursday, July 25.
Workforce Development
Statement
“If a student receiving aid
administered by the DSC Workforce Development Department drops this class or
completely withdraws from the College, the Add-Drop/Withdrawal form must be
taken to the Workforce Development Office first. The office is located in the Technical Education Building,
Room 140, and the hours are 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Friday.
The phone number is 272-2635.”
Drop/Withdrawal Statement
“The last day to drop this class without penalty is October 30, 2002. You will be assigned a grade of W. After this date, withdrawal without penalty is permitted only in cases of extreme hardship as determined by the vice president for academic affairs; otherwise a grade of WF will be issued. Students who wish to drop this class or withdraw from all classes should go to the Enrollment Services Office in Westcott Hall to complete the necessary form. Students who fail to complete the official drop/withdrawal procedure will receive the grade of F. Withdrawal from class is a student responsibility. Before dropping any class, the college strongly advises that students meet with their academic advisor and their instructor to discuss the impact of a withdrawal on graduation plans. The college also strongly advises students who are receiving any type of financial aid to visit the Financial Aid Office in the Pope Student Center to discuss the impact a withdrawal may have on their financial aid status. The grade of W counts as hours attempted for the purposes of financial aid.
1.
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to
a positive learning environment. Class
disturbances will not be accepted or tolerated.
Cell phones and beepers must be turned off before entering the classroom.
2.
Students are expected to read all work that is assigned prior to coming
to class.
3.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 6 hours each week studying,
reviewing, practicing, and reading course-related materials.
4. Students are expected to bring their textbooks to every class.
Syllabus Sign-Off Sheet: ENGL 1100,
I have received and read this syllabus. I have had the opportunity to ask the instructor questions about the syllabus. I understand the syllabus and agree to abide by its provisions.
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