Below you will find a copy of the course outline that was distributed in class today.
I also wanted to remind you that Breaking Bad, Season 1 is ALSO available on Netflix, Watch Instantly.
See you Wednesday.
English 20, College Composition II
Sacramento State University, Spring 2013
Section 1, MWF, 8-850 am, Douglass
Hall 111
Section 4, MWF, 9-950 am, Calaveras
Hall 134
Section 7, MWF, 10-1050 am,
Calaveras Hall 134
Instructor: Catherine Fraga
Email: sacto1954@gmail.com (BEST way to reach me)
Office Hours: in CLV 149 -- MWF,
11-12 noon, or by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FROM CSUS
CATALOG): ADVANCED WRITING THAT BUILDS UPON THE CRITICAL THINKING, READING, AND
WRITING PROCESSES INTRODUCED IN ENGL 1A AND ENGL 2. EMPHASIZES RHETORICAL
AWARENESS BY EXPLORING READING AND WRITING WITHIN DIVERSE ACADEMIC CONTEXTS
WITH A FOCUS ON THE SITUATIONAL NATURE OF THE STANDARDS, VALUES, HABITS,
CONVENTIONS, AND PRODUCTS OF COMPOSITION. STUDENTS WILL RESEARCH AND ANALYZE
DIFFERENT DISCIPLINARY GENRES, PURPOSES, AND AUDIENCES WITH THE GOALS OF
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO APPROPRIATELY SHAPE THEIR WRITING FOR DIFFERENT READERS
AND DEMONSTRATING THIS UNDERSTANDING THROUGH VARIOUS WRITTEN PRODUCTS. NOTE:
WRITING REQUIREMENT: A MINIMUM OF 5,000 WORDS. PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ENGL
1A AND ENGL 2 OR EQUIVALENT WITH A C- OR BETTER; SOPHOMORE STANDING (MUST HAVE
COMPLETED 30 UNITS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION). UNITS: 3.0.
Required Texts:
• Sacramento State Student Writing Handbook, 1st edition
Available at no cost online at:
http://www.csus.edu/wac/WAC/Students/CSUS_Writing_Handbook.pdf
Required Materials:
• stapler
• lined notebook paper, standard
size 8 ½” x 11,”clean edge (not torn from notebook)
• access to a computer and printer
(very important!)
• Breaking Bad, Season 1 (DVD) – seven episodes total.
You have several avenues to access
your viewing of Season 1. Among
those choices are:
1. purchase the season through iTunes--$17.99
2. purchase the season through Amazon to view online--$1.43 per
episode
3. view episodes on youtube, although I advise that you do not
because students have reported that some scenes are deleted
4. purchase the season, used, at a local store such as Dimple
Records on Arden Way
5. a copy of the season is on reserve in the CSUS library
Classroom Policies:
1. Attendance is very important in
this class. Classroom discussions prepare students for all writing assignments,
and your fellow students and I need your input in order to make this class more
complete and enjoyable. I do not take attendance, and absences don’t
“technically” count towards the grade you earn. However, ultimately, if you
miss class, you may miss a quiz, group work, in class writing, etc. which
really does end up impacting your earned grade because this work CAN NOT BE
MADE UP.
2. About being tardy for class: It
seems that over the last few years, tardiness has REALLY escalated and become
problematic in my classes. I am not sure why, but I do know that most of my
colleagues deduct a percentage of the earned grade for tardiness. It is really
annoying and disruptive, both to me and the rest of the class, when students
enter the class late—we only meet for 50 minutes three times a week, and I
begin class immediately. In the “real world”, there is even less tolerance for
lateness. Plan ahead. I realize things can happen beyond your control, but
looking for parking is not a good excuse. If I see that tardiness is becoming
excessive, I will ask you to drop the class. PLEASE NOTE—I begin class exactly on time. If you arrive late and I have already distributed a
quiz or writing response assignment, you will not be allowed to complete the
assignment and will receive a zero.
3. YOU MUST TYPE AND DOUBLE SPACE ALL OUT OF CLASS WORK. Work must be
in 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, black ink, MLA format.
4. In all fairness to other
students, I do not accept late work. If you are ill, please arrange for another
student to turn it in for you. Period.
5. Only out of class essay assignments can be submitted late, but there is
a stiff penalty. After the due date, a late essay loses 10 points for every
day it’s late, including weekends. NOT submitting an out of class essay is NOT
an option. The English dept. requires that you write an approximate number of
words in this course. The out of class essays provide a large part of the word
count requirement.
6. You’re responsible for finding
out what you missed if you are absent. I will provide you with a class roster
for your convenience. Checking blog entries can also be helpful, but realize
that I am not going to record for you everything that occurred during class.
7. My policy on EXTRA CREDIT is…I do not believe
in extra credit. In short, “real” life outside the university does not operate
on the extra credit option. You earn the grade you receive. It really is a
fairness issue.
8. ABOUT REVISIONS: you have the option to revise ONE of your
three out of class essays. If you choose to revise, you must submit the
revision with the original within one week of receiving the graded essay back. In
addition, you must highlight all changes and additions on the revised copy. No
exceptions. An essay with unacceptable errors might be an essay you choose to
revise.
9. ABOUT ROUGH DRAFTS.
You have the option to submit a rough draft for any out of class essay assignment.
Due dates for rough drafts are noted on the course outline.
10. A note on classroom etiquette:
If you feel you cannot survive each
class session without the use of your cell phone, iPod, laptop computer, iPad,
etc. please do not enroll in this class. Simply, it is the highest degree of
rudeness and disrespect. If I see you busy texting, etc. I will not hesitate to
ask you to leave until you finish your crucial business. I plan to give you my
full attention and I expect the same from all my students.
EXCEPTION: you MAY access your
laptop IF it is during an open note quiz or writing response -- and the
material is available on line. HOWEVER, please realize that you are responsible
for reading the material before attending class. There will not be enough time
to read the assignment AND complete a quiz or a writing response.
11. ABOUT
PLAGIARISM: From the CSUS Policy Handbook:
“As stipulated in the California
Code of Regulations, Section 41301, cheating or plagiarism in connection
with an academic program at a campus may warrant expulsion, suspension,
probation or a lesser sanction. Administrative action involving academic
dishonesty at Sacramento State is the responsibility of the Student Conduct
Officer in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Any
administrative action taken by the Student Conduct Officer must be in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Executive Order No. 970, Student
Conduct Procedures for the California State University.”
Familiarize yourself with this
website—everything you need to know about what constitutes plagiarism and the
repercussions.
12. STUDENT ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE: Become informed about accommodations
for test taking and other learning disabilities on this campus. The
following excerpt is from
Testing
Services
Testing for Students with
Disabilities
Students registered with Services
to Students with Disabilities, (SSWD), are able to take exams in an environment
free from distractions, with tools usually not available in the classroom. Some
of the testing accommodations available to students are; readers and scribes,
computer assisted and computer adaptive software, and wheelchair accessible and
adjustable tables. Group room testing times are 12:30 PM on Monday, and 8:30 AM
and 12:30 PM Tuesdays - Thursdays. Students arriving after 8:45 AM or 12:45 PM
will not be admitted to the testing room. Testing Accommodation Instruction
forms are to be completed by faculty and
submitted with the exam. Exams should not be faxed or e-mailed.”
13. HOW YOUR GRADE IS EARNED:
Attached to this course outline is
your Grade Worksheet. At no time in the semester should you be puzzled about
your grade. Please keep ALL returned & graded work until the very end of
the semester.
NOTE: quizzes are NOT always scheduled.
Come to class prepared with the assigned reading assignments completed on the
day they are due to be read.
Refer to pages 3 and 4 in the
Handbook to fully understand how your writing will be evaluated.
14. ABOUT THIS COURSE…
I have designed a very different
and I hope interesting and provocative set of themes for discussion and
critical thinking/writing for the semester. The core of the course from which
these themes/ideas will spring is the first season of the television series, Breaking Bad.
On your own, you will view all
seven episodes of Season 1 as well as read a wealth of material connected
either directly or indirectly to some of its themes.
This series poses so many
intriguing questions about morals, family values/responsibilities, conformity,
gun laws, the line between good and evil, the war on drugs, greed, health care
and so much more.
In short, we will examine and
expand on several issues connected with the overall term of “breaking
bad”—straying from the path of morality, of legality, of conformity towards
something deemed unacceptable by the majority of society. In fact, the origin
of the term is American Southwest, a slang phrase meaning to challenge
conventions, to defy authority, to skirt the edges of the law.
I do not utilize SacCT. This class
has a blog and it is vital that you check it on a regular basis, even on
weekends, for important information, including reading assignments and other
information pertinent to the course. Please bookmark it on your computer for
easy, quick access.
www.English20Spring2013Fraga.blogspot.com
Class Schedule:
(Please note: This schedule is subject to change at a moment’s
notice. Please bring this schedule, your textbook and appropriate handouts to
every class session. ALSO…not every quiz, group discussion, lecture, or activity
is listed on this class schedule. Simply, that would be impossible. The pace of
the class is not always predictable…if you attend class, follow the course
outline and read the blog, you will stay current.)
Week One (1/28-2/1)
Introduction to the Course (course
theme explained) (Mon.)
Course Outline Distributed
(handout) (Mon.)
Unacceptable Errors (handout)
(Wednesday)
Assign: Character Study Journal
(Wednesday)
Discuss Television Viewing vs. Film
Viewing (Friday)
Quiz on Contents of Course Syllabus
(Friday)
Week Two (2/4-2/8)
In class writing response #1
(Monday)
Watch first two episodes of Season
1, Breaking Bad (Mon.)
Complete Reading Packet 1 (Wed.)
Discuss conformity/non-conformity
(Friday)
Week Three (2/11-2/15)
Assign: Out of class essay #1
(Monday)
Complete Reading Packet 2 (Wed)
Skim first 27 pages and read pages
28 thru 46 in Handbook (Friday)
Week Four (2/18-2/22)
Complete Reading Packet #3 (Monday)
In class writing response #2
(Monday)
Watch third episode of Breaking Bad (Wed.)
Group Work #1 (Friday)
Rough Draft due for Out of Class
Essay #1 (optional) (Fri.)
Week Five (2/25-3/1)
Watch 4th episode of Breaking Bad (Monday)
In class writing response #3
(Monday)
Read Packet #4 (Wednesday)
Group Work #2 (Friday)
Week Six (3/4-3/8)
Out of class essay #1 due today
(Monday)
Out of class essay #2 assigned
today (Monday)
Watch episode 5 of Breaking Bad (Wednesday)
In class essay #1—please remember
to bring a green (or blue) book to class today (Friday)
Week Seven (3/11-3/15)
Read Packet #5 (Monday)
In class writing response #4
(Wednesday)
Watch 6th episode of Breaking Bad (Friday)
Week Eight (3/18-3/22)
In class writing response #5
(Monday)
Read Packet #6 (Wednesday)
1st (of 2) Editing and Proofreading
Workshop (Friday)
Week Nine--MARCH 25-29--SPRING
RECESS—NO CLASSES—CAMPUS CLOSED
Enjoy the week off and be safe.
Week Ten (4/1-4/5)
Cesar Chavez Birthday--no class--campus closed (Monday)
Read Packet #7 (Wednesday)
Discuss Procedures and Details for Taking the WPJ exam (Wed.)
Rough Draft due for Out of Class Essay #2 (optional) (Wed.)
In class essay #2 (Friday) Remember to bring blue or green book today.
Week Eleven (4/8-4/12)
Watch 7th (and final) episode of Breaking Bad (Monday)
Read Packet #8 (Wednesday)
Arrive in class having read one of
the four sections in Part III of the Handbook: Writing Across the Curriculum at
Sacramento State. Select the section that “fits” your major field of study. If
you have not yet declared a major, select the one that BEST fits what you THINK
your major will be. (Your choices are: Natural Sciences and Math; Social
Sciences; Arts and Humanities; or Business and Professional Communications.)
(Friday)
Week Twelve (4/15-4/19)
Out of class essay #2 due today
(Monday)
Out of class essay #3 assigned today
(Wednesday)
Read Packet #9 (Friday)
Group Work #3 (Friday)
Week Thirteen (4/22-4/26)
Group Work #4 (Monday)
Read Packet #10 (Wednesday)
In class writing response #6
(Wednesday)
A Day to Work on Essay 3 (Friday)
Week Fourteen (4/29-5/3)
Rough Draft due for Out of Class
Essay #3 (optional) (Mon.)
2nd (of 2) Workshop on Editing and
Proofreading (Wed./Fri.)
Week Fifteen (5/6-5/10)
Out of class essay #3 due today
(Monday)
Class Evaluation (Wednesday)
Class cancelled (Friday)
Week Sixteen (5/13-5/17)
LAST WEEK OF CLASSES
Video surprise (Monday)
Grade Worksheet Match-up
(Wednesday)
Week Seventeen
Finals Week
There is no final given for this
class.
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Name:______________________________
English 20, Spring 2013
POINTS EARNED--Your Grade Worksheet
1600 points possible
QUIZ ON COURSE SYLLABUS—Friday,
February 1st
______(50 points)
OUT OF CLASS ESSAYS—600 pts.
Essay 1 (200 points)_____ Essay 2
(200 points)_____
Essay 3(200 points) _____
IN-CLASS ESSAYS—200 pts.
Essay 1 (100 points) ______
Essay 2 (100 points) ______
IN-CLASS WRITING RESPONSES—300
pts.
#1 (50 points)_____
#2 (50 points)_____
#3 (50) points)_____
#4 (50) points)_____
#5 (50 points) ______
#6 (50 points) ______
IN-CLASS GROUP WORK (200 pts.)
Each session is worth 50 pts.
Group Work 1 _____ Group Work 2
_____ Group Work 3 _____ Group Work 4_____
QUIZZES (these quizzes may not
always be “announced” and they cannot be made up. 50 pts ea.) (250 pts. total)
Quiz 1_____ Quiz 2_____ Quiz 3_____
Quiz 4_____ Quiz 5_____
How to assess your grade earned:
Divide the points you earn by 1600
to find the percentage. Then see chart below.
100-96=A
95-90=A-
89-85=B+
84-80=B
79-75=B-
74-71=C+
70-68=C
67-60=D
59-0=F
Examples:
1409 divided by 1600 = 88.0% = B+
1258 divided by 1600 = 78.6% = B-
1121 divided by 1600 = 70.0% = C
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