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The world is a bookand those who do nottravel read only one

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~Augustine H.


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Grading Rubric for Essays and Analysis Papers:I will grade your written responses for content, critical thinking

(analysis), turn-in time, and stylistics (mechanics). The percentage

equivalent of the total maximum 50 points will depend on the

assigned essay or analysis and thus will be reported with the

assignment.

Content- 20

Analysis-10

Time- 10Stylistic- 10

Grading is based on a plus/minus bases as follows:

93-100= A 80-82 = B- 66-69 = D+

90-92 = A- 76-79 = C+ 63-65 = D

86-89 = B+ 73-75 = C 60-62=D-

83-85 = B 70-72 = C- Below 60=F

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Course Requirements and GradingPrerequisite: Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English

placement process or satisfactory completion of English 28 or English 363 with a

grade of C or better. This course cannot be taken for Pass/No Pass.

Gradingis based on the following assignments and activities:

(The percentages show the % of your overall grade.Total percentage sums up to is 100%)

Attendance and active participation in class discussions5% of your

overall grade. The class meets twice a week and a lot of materials are

introduced and discussed in class; thus, class attendance is very important.

Homework assignmentstotal of15%There will be various homework

assignments; it is important that you complete all the assignments.

Online Discussions- 20%. We have a discussion Board on the course website

and there will be discussion questions posted through the course. You need torespond to at least 5 questions that I will post and respond or reflect upon your

peers posts (at least 5). A total of 10 responses are needed (5 to my questions

and 5 to your peers responses) to earn the full credit.

In class group work assignmentstotal of5%There will be 5 in class

group work assigned; students need to attend and participate to get credit for

the group assignments.

Test and in-class essay writing- total of30%. There will be 2 in-class test

questions and essay writing each will count to 15% of your grade. The dates

will be announced beforehand and we will have a preview preparation.

Final Project (research paper and Presentation)-25% Your essay and

research will be showcased on a website/blog site or through the PowerPoint

slides of your presentation.

Extra credit options may be available- There will be extra credit questions

in the tests and/or on the Discussion Board of the course website. Also,

attending workshops at the Writing Center will also be considered for extra

credit. The details on the earned points and percentage on the extra credit

options will be discussed in class.

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Please understand that completassignments in a timely manner

participating in class activitiesimportant to your grade!


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Student Success Strategies

Networking:We will be using a course Website and Face Book Closed Group site

(please be informed that only class members will have access to this Face Book site

and all the posts will be seen only by the class/group members. None of yourpersonal posts on your personal Face Book will ever be seen on this Group site.)

The Course Website and the Face Book Closed Group site are for academic

purposes only and every post should be relevant to the course. This is a great

opportunity to integrate technology into classroom. Thus, we will utilize these sites

for course relevant discussions, for sharing insights and concerns, for networking,

helping each other, creating a strong student agency/class team, and for accessing

assignments and learning about announcements if anyone misses the class. All the

announcements and assignments will be stated in class as well as posted on the

Website and on our Face Book site.

Special Circumstances and Disability Statement:For any academic

accommodation please see me after class or during my office hours to discuss the

necessary arrangements. Also, if you have emergency, medical information, or any

concern that I should be aware of, please let me know as soon as possible. For

support services, specialized instructions, additional time for tests, and other

educational accommodations needed for your academic success contact

Services for Students with Disabilities(SSD) at 818 947 2681.

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Academic Honesty Policy Plagiarism:Students are expected to abide with ethicalstandards set forth by the institution. See LAVC Schedule of Classes: Student Conduct and

Disciplinary Action. Plagiarism is the representation of expression of ideas from published or

unpublished work(s) as well as from internet sites or from others (other students) as ones own.

Students are encouraged to cite the sources to avoid plagiarism.

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Holidays and Important days

Spring 2013 semester: Feb 4 - June 3

Feb. 4: First Day of Class

Feb. 18: Add & refund deadline, Drop w/o W deadline

Feb 15-18: Pesidents Day

March 28-April 5: Spring Break

April 1: Cesar Chavez DayMay 3-5: Withdrawal Deadline

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Campus Resources for Students

Library (818.947.2425): Check out books, articles,

dictionaries and thesaurus

The Writing Center (818. 947.2810): The center

provides tutoring, workshops, handouts, books,

dictionaries as well as reading and writing lab courses

(Engl. 67, Engl. 68)

EOPS Tutoring Center (818.947.2338): The center

offers free tutoring for EOPS members

The Learning Center (818.947.2744): Helpful

resources and tutors for general subjects

SSD -Services for Students with Disabilities

(818. 947. 2681): SSD provides support services,

specialized instruction, and educational

accommodations to students with disabilities so that

they can participate as fully and benefit as equitably

from the college experience as their non-disabled

peers.

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