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English 1013: Introduction to College Reading
SPRING 2013
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Texts
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Langan, John. Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills, 5th edition. Townsend Press, 2010.
ISBN-13:978-1-59194-200-9
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Johnson, Beth and Janet M. Goldstein. Advanced Word Power.
2nd edition. Townsend Press, 2011.
ISBN: 978-1-59194-227-6
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. (Any edition of your
choice).
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Course Goals
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Acquire vocabulary skills necessary for college-level coursework.
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Identify the structural elements of written materials.
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Practice Strategies for note-taking and test preparation.
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Demonstrate ability to think critically.
Additional information about course objectives can be found on the department webpage, http://libarts.mwsu.edu/english/.
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Course Requirements
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Assignment % of Grade
Skill Building Tests (25%)
Reading Mastery Tests/Homework (25%)
Final Exam (40%)
Attendance/Participation (10%)
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Final Examination
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8:00 class and 11:00 class Tuesday, May 7th from 1 to 3 p.m.
Room to be announced, otherwise meet in PY 210.
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Grading Policies
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This class will not use the plus/minus grading system. In this class, the following numerical equivalents for grades are used: A = 100-90%; B = 89-80%; C = 79-70%; D = 69-60%; F = 59-0%.
You must earn a final grade of C or better to pass this course without repeating.
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Submission Format and Policy
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All work turned in must be typed in MLA format – Times Roman 12 font
Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.
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Late Paper/Assignment Policy
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No late work accepted! You may, however, make an appointment to
take a test early or do work if you know in advance you are going to be absent. See schedule for more details. Do not slide work under my door!
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Plagiarism Policy
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Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")–whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.
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Students with Disabilities
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.
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Safe Zones Statement
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The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor’s expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.
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Contacting Your Instructor
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All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor’s phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts. For faster feedback, I prefer to be called at the number given to you on the schedule.
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Attendance Policy
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You may not miss more than 3 absences. You are counted absent after the first 10 minutes. After 3, your grade will drop ½ a letter grade for every additional absence. 2 tardies = 1 absence. Tardiness is disruptive – so
be mature and responsible.
Dropping this course can only be done the week preceding the university’s official drop date. You may drop the course with a grade of W if at that time you have not exceeded the number of absences allowed in the course and if reducing your course load does not affect your enrollment at MSU.
If you are enrolled in this course on the basis of required remediation, you will not be permitted to drop the course unless you are enrolled in another developmental course. A student in need of developmental education must be enrolled in development education each semester.
The MSU Undergraduate Catalog states, “an instructor may drop a student anytime during the semester for excessive absences, for consistently failing to meet class assignments, for an indifferent attitude, or for disruptive conduct.” MSU’s policy for developmental education requires an instructor to drop you with an F.
Students who withdraw themselves from the course or who are dropped by the instructor or who do not pass the course with a grade of C or better must repeat the course.
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Other Policies
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Please turn off all technological devices. Texting in class will result in
removal from class and counted as an absence. Using such devices in class during testing will result in an automatic zero. Not participating or turning in work will also result in removal from class. I cannot help you if you do not work!
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Writing Proficiency Requirement
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All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they’ve 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you’ve earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.
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Daily Schedule of Readings and Assignments
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See attached calendar. Students are given class schedule in class.
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