Sample Addendum

INTRODUCTION Welcome to EAC 149 This semester we get out be working hard on improving your English writing, reading, and ad-lib skills. Please join me in using this addendum to the EAC 149 general outline (available at http//www. senecac. on. ca/fulltime). This addendum is your guide to the subject requirements and activities in my class. TEXTS & MATERIALS o Gaetz, Lynne & Suneeti Phadke. The Canadian Writers World Paragraphs and Essays, Canadian 2010. o A good quality English-language dictionary, such as Oxford or Merriam Webster. All students be required to use the following query Guide for their appointees Seneca Libraries. Guide to Research and Citation MLA Style. 3rd ed. Toronto Seneca College, 2010. Print. o A folder/portfolio to keep all your work throughout the semester GRADING / ASSIGNMENTS (tentative) Paragraphs(2)10%(25%) Summary(1)10% Quizzes(2)10%(25%) version Comprehension Test(1)10% Essay(2)30%(215%) Final Exam(1)30% Note students must school principal both th e term (60%) and the final examination exam (60%) to pass the course. See the section on Evaluation below. Use of internet, cell phones and other electronic devices is non permitted during class and the final exam. The term work for courses within the school day of English and Liberal Studies includes a minimum of 250 pages of reading and 2000 words of writing. This is consistent with Seneca College policy for English and Liberal Studies courses. TENTATIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK TOPIC Pre-class READING ASSIGNMENT 1 Sept. 9 Introduction Addendum Get the text Diagnostic Essay 2 Sept. 12 16 The Writing Process. Transitional Chap. 1, 2, 3 TBA words/expressions p. 47 3 Sept. 19 23 Narrative Writing Chap. Paragraph 1 (5%) Reading p. 605 A Faith in Others (narrative) Versus Security 4 Sept. 26 30 Descriptive Writing. Chap. 6 Quiz 1 (5%) (apostrophe, quotation marks, Punctuation (apostrophe, quotation Chap. 4 titles) marks, titles) Reading p. 550 Bound Feet 5 Oct. 3 7 Cause & outlet Chap. 11 Paragraph 2 (5%) Comma use Chap. 33 (cause & effect) Reading p. 71 Growing up in Cyberspace 6 Oct. 10 14 Process Writing Chap. 7 Quiz 2 (5%) Comma use contd Chap. 20 (p. 319-332) (comma use, fragments, run-on sentences) revue of fragments & run-on Reading p. 66 How Spies ar Caught sentences 7 Oct. 17 21 Understanding Readings Chap. 37 Reading Comprehension Test (10%) (includes Practice Reading Essay with QuestionsReading p. 556 The Scourge of short wisdom questions and a Self-Sabotage plus Questions p. response paragraph) 557-558 Oct. 24 28 STUDY WEEK 8 Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Summarizing & paraphrasing Chap. 5 p. 252-255 Summary (10%) The Essay Chap. 3 Reading TBA 9 Nov. 7 11 Comparison & Contrast Essay Chap. 10 Essay 1 Rough Outline (comparison and Chap. 14 p. 232-237 contrast) Reading p. 48 The just-to-god Movie Houses be Where Memory Sits 10 Nov. 14 18 The Essay Contd. Chap. 15 p. 246-265 Essay 1 (15%) (comparison and contrast) Intro. To MLA Chap. 36 p. 529-534 Revising and editing practice 11 Nov. 21 25 The Argumentative Essay Chap. 12 Essay 2 Rough Outline (argumentative essay) Chap 14 p. 241-245 Reading p. 568 This Boat is My Boat 12 Nov. 8 Dec. 2 The Essay contd. Chap. 36 p. 534-541 Essay 2 (15%) (argumentative essay) Revising and editing practice TBA 13 Dec. 5 9 Exam Preparation Review Appendix 6 p. 623 (preparing for Practice Exam exams) 14 Dec. 2 16 EXAM DATES CLASS STANDARDS FormatOnly work with a neat, professional demeanor will be accepted for grading. Out-of-class assignments must be word-processed. Rewrite PolicyAssignments and tests are not eligible for rewriting. Late AssignmentsA late out-of-class assignment will be penalized at a reduction of ? letter soma per day with a one-week maximum for submission. Missed Tests / Presentations / In-Class AssignmentsThese receive a grade of zero.If there are valid reasons for missing the i tem, the student MUST a) Contact the professor or student advisor either by phone or by electronic mail prior to the start time of the test, presentation or in-class assignment and b) Next class, present the professor with a signed, word-processed memo indicating why the test, presentation or in-class assignment was missed, with medical documentation where appropriate. At the professors discretion, a make-up test/in-class assignment or new date for the presentation may be granted or the value of the test may be added to a subsequent test or final exam.EVALUATION Promotion Policy To pass EAC 149, you must meet the subject learning outcomes in BOTH your term work and the final examination. The term work will constitute 70% of the final grade the exam 30%. Successful completion of term work is a prerequisite for writing the final exam. The final grade will be SAT (satisfactory) or UNSAT (unsatisfactory). You must achieve a grade of 60% or higher in BOTH the term and the final exam to successfully complete this subject. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Consistent attendance is important for success in this subject.If you are absent from class, please notify me by phone or e-mail. You are sill responsible for the material and assignments missed and may be required to provide documentation. For extensions or special considerations, make the request to me well in encourage of any due dates. Considerate classroom conduct, adequate class preparation, and constructive participation will enhance your schoolman experience and that of your colleagues. In particular, you are asked to be prompt, courteous, responsible and collaborative.STUDENT / FACULTY CONSULTATION OUTSIDE CLASSROOM HOURS My consultation hours are Mon Period 3,4 and Wed Period 5 (or by appointment. ) LEARNING sum total The Learning magnetic cores offer academic support to all Seneca students in the form of one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, and workshops and are located in the libraries of the Newn ham, Markham, York and King campuses. Students should script tutoring appointments by either logging on to the Web Access Booking system (WABS) at https//www. senecac. on. ca/wabs/ or by visiting The Learning Centre in person.DROPPING A SUBJECT There are two deadlines for dropping this subject. If you drop by Day 10 of the semester, the subject will not appear on your transcript. If you drop by the last drop date (see Student handbook), the subject will appear on your transcript with a grade of DNC. To drop, please notify your professor, complete a Timetable Change Form, and return it to Registration by the deadline. Discuss any possible negative consequences of dropping the subject with the Coordinator. academic REGULATIONSIt is your responsibility as a student of Seneca College to be aware of and abide by the academic and behavioural policies outlined in the College academic Policy and the Student Handbook. Here are some key policies ACADEMIC HONESTY (Section 9 and Appendix E Ac ademic Policy) To continue to graduate high quality students and to bring our reputation as a leading institution, Seneca must have the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic honesty means that all Seneca College persons will conduct themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner in all aspects of their academic career.Engaging in any form of academic dishonesty to obtain any type of academic advantage or credit is an offence and will not be affirmd by the College. The penalization for a first offence is a grade 0 on the work in which the offence occurred, and will result in a comment being placed on the students transcript. The penalty for the second offence is an F in the course where the offence occurred, a second comment on the transcript and immediate suspension from the college normally for a minimum of three semesters.For more information about what constitutes academic dishonesty and how to avoid it, go to http//www. senecac. on. ca/library/Academic_Honesty/index . html STUDENT APPEALS (Section 12 Seneca College Academic Policy) Students have the right to appeal academic decisions of the College. The procedures for informal and formal appeals are outlined in Academic Policy. If a student disagrees with the evaluation of an assignment or with a final grade, s/he must first discuss the matter with the professor in an attempt to resolve the matter informally.If the matter is not resolved, the student should discuss the problem with the Student Advisor or the Chair. Students must keep all assignments (including drafts and outlines) and exercises until they receive their final grade. No appeal will be considered unless a complete file is submitted at the time of the appeal. COPYRIGHT procure means the sole right to produce, reproduce, and copy work in which copyright subsists. This includes books, articles, textbooks, and other original creative works such as photographs, and text, graphics, images, sound video, and games from the Internet.It i s illegal to reproduce and/or distribute copyrighted materials without the express written permission of the author. Copyright information is available at http//www. senecac. on. ca/policies/copyright. html INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE Official College E-mail is available to all employees and students. Faculty, staff and students are required to use College-provided e-mail when corresponding electronically about College-related matters. (For further information regarding the IT acceptable use policy, please refer to http//www. senecac. n. ca/policies/itau. html variation AND HARASSMENT All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is the policy of Seneca College that all employees and students have a right to work and study in an environment that asserts the personal worth and dignity of each individual. In order to achieve this objective, Seneca College will not tolerate any form of di scrimination and/or harassment in its employment, education, accommodation, or business policies dealings.Information and assistance are available from the Resolution, Equity and Diversity Centre. For further information please see http//www. senecac. on. ca/equity ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS The college will provide reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities in order to raise academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 2900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.Approved by____________________________________ Claire Moane, Chair School of English and Liberal Studies SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AND LIBERAL STUDIES FACULTY OF BUSINESS PROFESSORS ADDENDUM TO SUBJECT delineate SUBJECT EAC149 English and Communication SEMESTER Fall 2011OFFICE B3019B PROFESSOR Kathleen B ellOFFICE HRS Mon Pd 3,4 Wed Pd 5 EMAIL Kathleen. emailprotected on. ca PHONE ext. 6767