EAS 1060: EXPOSITORY WRITING FOR ESLSpring 2018

T/H 2:00 pm – 3:20 pm MCD 130

Instructor: Melissa Mendelson

Office Location: LNCO 2930

Office Hours: T/H 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Email: melissa.mendelson@utah.edu

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

University Success: Writing by Charl Norloff & Amy RenehanISBN: 9780134400280

University Success: Reading by Lawrence Zwier & Maggie VostersISBN: 9780134400785

Also will need to bring everyday:

Folder for submitting essay materials Pens/Pencils

Paper (8.5/11)

COURSE OBJECTIVES Continue to engage in critical reading through annotation and Academic Word List vo-

cabulary, but also start to make inferences and form opinions using reading Evaluate ideas and arguments presented in articles based on evidence in the article Develop new ideas and viewpoints based on personal knowledge, experience and infor-

mation from readingso Summarize and respond to articleso Analyze ideas among multiple articles, personal knowledge and experience to ex-

plain a topico Synthesize ideas to create new argument

Use the writing process to prepare, write, and revise:o Practice brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading

writing assignments Identify and use American academic standards of writing including:

o write thesis that includes topic, controlling idea and offers an argumento explain thesis through appropriate and relevant sub-topics using proper essay for-

mat that includes an introduction, thesis declaration, background information, paragraphs explaining sub-topics, and conclusion

o use APA citation style, including use of in-text and Reference citations

o recognize difference between scholarly and popular sourceso evaluate a source for credibility, relevance, and purpose

Continue to develop grammar and mechanics of Academic English:o subject-verb agreement and proper verb tenseo correct word formso appropriate word ordero clear sentences based on grammatical rules for variety of sentence typeso correct word choice throughout revision process

COURSE ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

DiscussionStudents will be asked to articulate their ideas and opinions using higher level thinking strategies necessary in academic and professional life.

HomeworkReading and writing assignments are to be completed as assigned on the syllabus or in class.

PapersStudents will write two major papers during the semester. Each paper will involve several steps such as pre-writing activities (i.e., brainstorming, free writing, outlining, etc.), peer review(s), instructor conference(s), etc. Papers will be submitted on Canvas and all of the assignments related to them will be submitted in a folder and graded together. More information about each major assignment will be provided in class.

a. Summary/Response (2 pages)b. Exploratory Research Paper (3-4 pages)

Peer-editing workshopsStudents will refine their writing skills in editing sentences, paragraphs and discourse level grammar and organization, using a prepared rubric.

In-class writingThese will demonstrate, within a time limit, knowledge and control of the writing and thinking principles as discussed in class. This assignment must be written in class on the date indicated.

EVALUATIONGrades will be based on a percentage system:

Summary Synthesis 30%Exploratory paper 35%Homework 15%Quizzes 20%

87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ 00-59 E

94-100 A 84-86 B 74-76 C 64-66 D

90-93 A- 80-83 B- 70-73 C- 60-63 D-

Note: Students must receive a C- or better in this course to be considered passing.

EAS PROGRAM POLICIES http://www.hum.utah.edu/linguistics/?pageId=6194.

1. Participation: Active listening and participation are expected in all class activities and dis-cussions. Students need to be involved in answering questions posed by the instructor, and ask questions when a topic is not fully understood. Failure to participate in class sessions will result in a grade reduction. If you are absent from a class, this will be viewed as non-participation. Non-participation will result in the following grade reductions, based on how many classes in which you did not participate:

(Classes that meet 3 times per week) 0-3 classes: No change in grade 4-6 classes: Final grade will be reduced 1/3 rd letter grade (i.e.: B- to C+) 7+ classes: You will fail the course with a grade of E     

(Classes that meet 2 times per week)        0-2 classes: No change in grade 3-5 classes: Final grade will be reduced 1/3 rd letter grade (i.e.: B- to C+) 6+ classes: You will fail the course with a grade of E      

2. Attendance: Attendance is required. You are considered responsible for all announcements, assignments, and handouts given in each class whether you are there or not. If you miss a class, you must check with a classmate or your instructor for anything you may have missed.

Students absent from class to participate in officially sanctioned University activities (e.g., band, debate, student government, intercollegiate athletics), or religious obligations, or with instructor's approval, shall be permitted to make up both assignments and examinations. http://www.regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-100.html. All absences of the type listed above need to be communicated with the instructor prior to missing classes.

3. Distractions: Any distractions in class may result in you being asked to leave the class and/or take care of the problem. It is important for the classroom to be free from distractions so all students can learn.

4. Late work: Late work, including homework and papers, will not be accepted. All assign-ments are due at the stated assigned times. If you have a problem, please contact the instruc-tor before the assignment is due to turn in the assignment early.

5. Missed tests and quizzes: Tests and quizzes must be taken when they are given in class. You may not make up tests or quizzes.

6. Outside help: If you need extra help, please check with the instructor to make arrangements. Use of university services (writing center, tutoring center, etc.) is permitted.

7. Withdrawal: Do not withdraw from any class on your own. Please check with your aca-demic advisor before withdrawing from ESL courses.

8. Incomplete grades: Incomplete grades will not be given in ESL courses.

9. Grades: A “C” in this course corresponds to 2.0 GPA. For 1040, 1050 and 1060, you need a “C-“ or higher to move onto the next course.

10. Cheating (Read this carefully!): Please refer to the University’s Student Code (http://www.sa.utah.edu/code.html) for regulations concerning academic honesty. Definition of cheating

o Dishonesty for the purpose of gaino ‘Purposes of gain’ include getting a better grade or getting credit for an assignment

you have not personally done. Students cheat when they…

o Copy from another person’s work during a testo Copy from another person’s assignments or homeworko Write a test, assignment, or homework, for another persono Allow another person to copy their test, assignment, or homeworko Purchase essays on the internet or from another person

Consequenceso A person who cheats will receive an automatic “E” for the test/assignment.o In addition, the teacher and the department have the authority to give the student an

“E” for the course.o The student may be required to appear before the Academic Misconduct Committee

(please see http://www.admin.utah.edu/ppmanual/8/8-10.html)

11. Plagiarism (Read this carefully!): Please refer to the University’s Student Code (http://www.sa.utah.edu/code.html) for regulations concerning academic honesty.

Definitiono Copying others’ writing, or even a small part of their writing, without proper per-

missiono Taking credit for any writing that is not your owno Using other authors' material and changing it somewhat without stating next to the

material exactly where it came fromo Not using quotation marks around any and all material that is not your own voiceo Cutting various sentences out of a variety of different sources and combining them

together, even if you make a few small changes in each one Consequences

o An “E” for the course o Possible expulsion from the university o If plagiarism is suspected, you will be required to have a conference with the in-

structor and complete a variety of tests designed to identify plagiarized work.o Your paper will also be submitted to a panel of judges, all of whom are highly expe-

rienced in identifying plagiarized material. In addition, the committee will use newly developed computer programs to scan the entire internet and locate source material which has been plagiarized.

12. Use of papers written for other courses. In this course, you may not use papers written for any other course at any other time.

13. Filing of papers. Your instructor will keep your papers and coursework for five weeks after the end of the semester. After this time, you can pick up your coursework. After one semes-ter, all papers and coursework will be recycled, so if you wish to pick up your papers, do so before then.

14. Academic Maturity: ESL classes are intended to prepare students for higher education in the United States, and we want to do our best to teach students skills which will give them the best chance of succeeding. One of these important skills is learning how to take responsi-bility for their performance and learning. For these reasons, we will encourage the students to develop academic maturity, which includes the following: Taking full responsibility for their own actions and accepting the inevitable consequences Not asking for special treatment Respecting and meeting deadlines provided by the instructor Understanding that the only basis for awarding a grade is on the basis of performance,

and not what the student wants or needs Behaving with respect towards the instructor and other students

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH POLICIES

ADA Notice

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodations be provided for students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, please notify the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD) and your instructor. CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.

TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Additional homework and readings assignments will occasionally be announced in class. I will do my best to follow the schedule below. However, it may be necessary to make changes in the schedule over the semester. If you miss a class, you are responsible for talking to a classmate to get all homework assignments and announcements from the class you missed.