Syllabus for EAP 1141-L, Writing Lab Level 1,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment. 

 

Text:   Written English     and

Writing Modules, Level 1.

          Texts are available in Campus bookstore.           

 

Important Dates this semester:

Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Note:  Academic calendar is posted on line at:  http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/      

 

           

 

Course Information

 

EAP 1141-L - Writing Level 1
Course Competencies:

 

Course Description: Students develop the ability to write appropriate phrases and short sentences on personal topics.  This course supports the same competencies as those in EAP 1141.

3 credits

Prerequisites: Students place into this class after receiving an appropriate score on the Michigan .

Co-requisite:  EAP 1141

 

Competencies:          

Competency 1:  The student will produce basic sentences and phrases on personal topics in order to develop writing fluency and vocabulary.

 

Competency 2:  The student will write simple sentences appropriate to the level in Standard English and attend to grammatical form and word order.

 

Competency 3:  The student will proofread and edit grammar and sentence structure appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 4:  The student will use appropriate reference tools to edit writing.

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course Requirements:

 

Note:  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) should is required in outside writing activities.  Speak to Lab Manager at 237-2805 for appropriate writing software programs installed in the lab.

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:   (Note to instructors:  reword this to fit your own preferences.)

If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.  

 

Course Policies:  (Note to Instructors: Make a statement here about your expectations in class, about cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn, etc.).

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at:  http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/      

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week

 

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Syllabus EAP 1241-L, Writing Lab 2,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment.

 

Text:  Write on Target, McGraw-Hill.

          Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore.   

 

Important Dates this semester:  (Academic calendar:  http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/            

 

            Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Course Information

Students continue to develop writing skills in the context of guided discourse on personal topics with an emphasis on logical thought and mechanics.  This class supports the same competencies which are covered in EAP 1241.

3 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of EAP 1141-L or equivalent proficiency as determined by placement in Michigan.                    

Co-requisite:  EAP 1241

 

 

Competency 1:  The student will produce a series of related sentences on personal topics with an emphasis on logical thought and the development of writing fluency and vocabulary.

 

Competency 2:  The student will write related simple and compound sentences appropriate to the level in Standard English and attend to grammatical form and word order in order to develop writing accuracy.

 

Competency 3:  The student will proofread and edit grammar and sentence structure appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 4:  The student will use appropriate reference tools to edit writing.

 

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course Requirements:

 

Note:  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) is required in outside writing activities.  Speak to Lab Manager at 237-2805 to discuss appropriate writing software programs installed in the lab.

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:   (Note to instructors:   reword this to fit your own preferences.)  If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.  

 

Course Policies:  Note to Instructors:  Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn).

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at:  http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/      

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week

 

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Syllabus EAP 1341-L, Writing Lab Level 3,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment. 

 

Text:  One Step at a Time:  One.  Software and designated pages.

            On-line exercises at:  www.mdcc.edu/users/jgarcia/1341LdocDone/TableOfContents.htm

          Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore.   

 

Important Dates this semester:  (Academic calendar:      http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/           

 

            Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Course Information

 

Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic paragraphs on familiar topics and execute other academic writing tasks.  This course supports the same competencies as those in EAP 1341.

 

3 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of  EAP 1241-L or equivalent proficiency

Co-requisite:  EAP 1341

 

Competencies:          

 

Competency 1:  The student will produce basic, structured, academic/expository paragraphs on familiar topics (e.g., narrative, descriptive, definition, process) in order to develop writing fluency and vocabulary.

 

Competency 2:  The student will write basic single paragraphs using simple, compound, and complex sentences (with high frequency transition words) when appropriate.  The paragraphs will be organized and written with clarity, substance, and Standard English appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 3:   The student will proofread and edit grammar and sentence structure appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 4:  The student will use appropriate reference tools to edit writing.

 

Competency 5:  The student will use the basic functions of the computer as a word processing tool.

 

Competency 6:  The student will execute other academic writing tasks including: factual short answer responses to test questions, brief outlines of text, brief formal definitions of academic terms, and e-mail.

 

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course RequirementsIn addition to your class time, you are required to go to the lab and work through the software program of One Step at a Time, 1.  You should bring a disk with you to save your work, which you will hand in at regular intervals.    Note:  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) is required in outside writing activities.  Contact the Lab Manager at 237-2805 to discuss appropriate writing software programs installed in the lab.

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:   (Note to instructors:  reword this to fit your own preferences.)

If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.

 

Course Policies: 

 

Note to Instructors:  Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn).

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdcc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at:   http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/           

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

The following pages have been reserved for level 3 writing lab. 

p. 31-40; 41-49; 60-68; 68-75; 80-88; 97-107; 110-118; 121-131; 149-153; 158-166; 166-174; 176-183; 201-202; 203-206

 

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week

 

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Syllabus EAP 1441-L, Writing Lab Level 4,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment. 

 

Text:  One Step at a Time 2, by Judy Garcia.  Supplements, Appendices and software program are reserved for this class.  (Important note:  The first 6 chapters are reserved for EAP 1441 and are NOT covered in EAP 1441L).

Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore. 

 

Important Dates this semester:  (Academic calendar:    http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/           

 

            Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Course Information

 

Students develop the ability to write more sophisticated, structured academic paragraphs in various rhetorical modes and execute other academic writing tasks.  This course supports the same competencies as those in EAP 1441. 

 

3 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of EAP 1341-L or equivalent proficiency as determined by score on Michigan.

 

Co-requisite:  EAP 1441

 

Competencies:          

 

Competency 1:  The student will recognize and produce the types of academic/expository paragraphs that a writing task requires.

 

Competency 2:  The student will plan and write well-developed, focused single paragraphs using a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary appropriate to the level.  The paragraphs will be well organized and written with clarity, substance and Standard English appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 3:  The student will proofread and edit grammar and sentence structure appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 4:  The student will use appropriate reference tools to edit writing.

 

Competency 5:  The student will refine basic of word processing skills on the computer.

 

Competency 6:  The student will execute other academic writing tasks including: short answer responses to test questions demanding higher order thinking skills, simple summaries, extended formal definitions of academic terms, written records of observations, and e-mail.

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course Requirements:

 

In addition to your class time, you are required to go to the lab to complete the entire software program from One Step at a Time 2.  You should bring a disk with you to save your work, which you will hand in at regular intervals.  

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:  (Note to instructors:  reword this to fit your own preferences.)

If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.  

 

Course Policies:  Note to instructors--Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn).

 

Note:  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) is required in outside writing activities.  Contact the Lab Manager at 237-2805 to discuss appropriate writing software programs installed in the lab.

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at   http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/           

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week

 

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Syllabus EAP 1540-L,  Writing Lab Level 5,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment. 

 

Text:  Top 20 Great Grammar for Great Writing

Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore. 

 

Important Dates this semester:   See academic calendar:     http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/               

 

            Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Course Information

 

Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic essays with an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic writing tasks.   This course supports the objectives of EAP 1540.

3 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of EAP 1441-L or equivalent proficiency as determined by appropriate score on Michigan.

Co-requisite:  EAP 1540

Competencies:          

 

Competency 1:  The student will recognize and produce the types of academic/expository paragraphs and essays that a writing task requires.

 

Competency 2:  The student will plan and develop paragraphs and essays (4 paragraphs) using a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary appropriate to the level.  The paragraphs and essays will be written with clarity, coherence, substance and Standard English.

 

Competency 3:  The student will proofread and edit grammar and sentence structure appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 4:  The student will use appropriate reference tools to edit writing.

 

Competency 5:  The student will continue development of computer word processing skills.

 

Competency 6:  The student will execute other academic writing tasks including: simple essay responses to test questions, written responses to reading selections, summaries, written records of observations and experiences, and e-mail.

 

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course Requirements:

 

 

 

 

 

Important reminder for writing lab classes:  Your students are required to put in 48 extra hours of independent work in the lab each semester.  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) should also be required in outside writing activities. Consult with Lab Manager at 237-2805, about appropriate writing software programs installed in the lab.

 

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:   (Note to instructors:  reword this to fit your own preferences.

If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.  

 

Course Policies: 

 

Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn).

 

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at   http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/            

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week

 

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Syllabus EAP 1640-L,  Writing Lab Level 6,  Reference #                   

Semester:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Year

 

Instructor:

Email:

Mailbox located in room 3212 / 6237

Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment. 

 

Text:  Writing Essentials

Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore. 

 

Important Dates this semester:  See academic calendar:    http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/                

 

            Last day to drop with a “W” :

            Last day of class:

            Final Exam date:

 

Course Information

 

Students develop the ability to write a variety of college-level essays with sophistication, fluency, and accuracy and execute other academic writing tasks.  This course supports the objectives of EAP 1640.

3 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of EAP 1540-L or equivalent proficiency as determined by placement score on Michigan.

Co-requisite:  EAP 1640

Competencies:          

 

Competency 1:  The student will recognize and produce the type of essay each writing task requires (including some discipline-specific writing tasks as well as traditional English composition assignments).

 

Competency 2:  The student will exhibit increased fluency in writing and will plan and develop multi-paragraph essays (with some including analysis, synthesis, evaluation, etc.) using a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary, exhibiting clarity, coherence and substance, and the application of Standard English conventions appropriate to the level.

 

Competency 3:  The student will proofread and edit written work attending to grammar, mechanics, clarity, coherence, substance, audience, and purpose, etc.

 

Competency 4:  The student will gather information and integrate sources in written work where appropriate.

 

Competency 5:  The student will use reference tools to edit writing and give credit to sources by using basic forms of citation.

 

Competency 6:  The student will refine computer word processing skills.

 

Competency 7:  The student will execute other academic writing tasks including: essay responses to test questions calling for higher-order thinking skills, written responses to reading selections, summaries, reaction papers (reflection of personal experiences as they relate to academic topics), and e-mail.

 

Teaching methods:  video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other

 

Course Requirements:

 

 

 

Attendance Policy:  You should come to every class in order to obtain the most complete educational experience.  Participation in this class is only possible if you attend class. 

Absences:  Students may be absent from one class with no penalties.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade.  Students who are absent ____ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades.  Students who are absent ____ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will drop them or assign a grade of “F”. 

 

Tardiness:   (Note to instructors:  reword this to fit your own preferences.)

If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities.  For every ___ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.     Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had a serious illness, injury or court appearance.  

 

Course Policies:  Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food, drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn). 

 

Note:  Writing labs are considered double-contact, which means that the same number of class hours (48) should also be required in outside writing activities.   Speak to Lab Manager at 237-2805 to ask about appropriate writing programs installed in the lab.

 

Student code of conduct:  The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located at    http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf.  Please familiarize yourself with it.

 

Academic dishonesty:  The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.  Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized according to this procedure.  The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the course.  Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the College.  The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at   http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf 

 

Course Drop:  It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available.  The College academic calendar is available at   http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/           

 

Grading:

The final grade for this course will be based on the following: 

 

            Tests                                        %

            Workbook Assignments           %

            Lab Assignments                      %

            Homework                               %

            Attendance                               %

            Participation                             %

            Final Exam                               %

            Extra Credit                              %

            Presentations                            %

            Portfolios                                  %

            Group Project                          %

            Other                                       %

           

Make-Up Test:  There will be no make-up tests. 

Incompletes:  No incomplete grades will be assigned. 

Scale:  A          90-100%

            B          80-89%

            C         70-79%

D         60-69%           (Students earning a “D” must repeat the class and earn a “C” before being permitted to advance to the next level)

            F          Below 70%

 

Tutoring available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to use the lab.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:  (This section shows what material will be covered each week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be met by the student).

 

Week One

 

Week Two

 

Week Three

 

Week Four

 

Week Five

 

Week Six

 

Week Seven

 

Week Eight

 

Week Nine

 

Week Ten

 

Week Eleven

 

Week Twelve

 

Week Thirteen

 

Week Fourteen

 

Week Fifteen

 

Final Exam week