First Day 2017 Spring Semester ENSL 0081-024 (19930)

The course ENSL 0081-024 (19930) Applied Grammar II MW 2:30-3:45, ND-1270 Instructor: Dr. Charles Schroen

Key Question What do you notice?

Course Goals Demonstrate improved proficiency in identifying and using correct English grammar. Write a well-developed composition of 250-300 words. Learn editing strategies to help recognize and correct grammar errors.

The instructor Instructor: Dr. Charles Schroen Twenty plus years combined at DeKalb College, Georgia Perimeter College, and Perimeter College (Georgia State University) Previous employment: Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA); Penn State University (University Park, PA)

Contacting the instructor Office: ND-1304; phone: 770.274.5177 Email: cschroen@gsu.edu Office Hours MW: 11:30-1:00 TR: 8:00-8:30; 10:00-1:00 Note: When I am unable to attend office hours, a note to that effect appears on my door.

Important Dates MON 9 JAN: First class session for ENSL 0081-024. MON 16 JAN: Martin Luther King Day (national holiday); PC classes do not meet. MON 13 MAR-SUN 20 MAR: Spring break; PC classes do not meet. MON 24 April: Last regular class session for ENSL 0093-033. WED 26 April, 2:30-5:00 pm

Materials & Dictionary Top 20: Great grammar for great writing, 2nd edition (ISBN: 978-0-618-78967-2) Any other additional materials are determined by the instructor and announced at least two weeks before they are used in the classroom. The American Heritage Dictionary (5th edition) [978-0-553-58322-9]

Additional Materials Essentials of English Grammar (Philip Glucker): supplemental material, available in various formats. Sentences +: my site, follows closely what happens in class related to grammar and structure.

Final course grade Class writing assignments (50%) Homework/Quizzes/Tests (25%) Final Examination (25%)

Grading scale The official Perimeter College grading scale: B: 89-80 C: 79-70 D: 69-60 F: 59 or below

Quizzes Usually unannounced Up to 20 minutes long Often at the beginning of a class session Anyone arriving late has less time. Anyone absent has lost an opportunity. No make-up

Tests Four or five tests Final exam at the end of the term No paper = zero points Occasionally a test may be unannounced.

Final Examination WED 26 April, 2:30-5:00 pm in ND-1270. Format: grammar and writing Results: Students with a passing score in each component qualify to pass the course. Students with a passing score in only one component automatically receive a final course grade of “D” and need to repeat the course.

Making up missed work Like water flowing in a river, the course moves in one direction. What really matters, both now and in the next course (ENSL 0091), is what you can do in the classroom. Work is made up only under very unusual circumstances (e.g. something very serious). No paper = zero points

In-class writing Several times in this course we use an entire class session for writing. Each in-class writing is returned with suggestions for improvement. In-class writing is the only writing that matters in this course, so there are no make-up opportunities. No paper = zero points

Revisions of in-class writing Like water flowing in a river, the course moves in one direction. What matters in this course is in-class writing, so revisions do not happen. Learn from what you do and improve it in the next writing. (Such learning requires effort and patience.)

Attendance (physical) Ninety percent 28 total class sessions X .9 = 25.2 class sessions to attend 3 class sessions to miss with no questions Miss four class sessions and you face course withdrawal

Lateness Time is important in U.S. academic culture, so punctuality is important. Lateness creates a disturbance for everyone in the room. Disturbances should be avoided. Physical lateness always leads to mental lateness; neither one is good.

Phones, computers, and such No one needs any of these devices in this classroom. Such devices create distractions for the user and for others. We should avoid distractions in the classroom not create them. All such devices should be off and out of sight. Paying attention is of great value.

In the classroom The instructor determines when the class session begins and when it ends. Once the class session begins, everyone remains in the room for the duration of the class session. If something needs your attention, take care of it before class or after class but not during.

Food and drinks Eat before or after class but not during. Beverages are fine; spilling is not encouraged.

Plagiarism and cheating Doing your own work is the expectation in academic culture in the U.S. Respect that expectation; respect yourself. Make sure that your work is yours. Serious consequences may result if it is not. Georgia State University Policy on Academic Honesty.

Success in this course (and others) Do you have these? commitment determination patience awareness curiosity responsibility If you are missing some, where can you find them?

Finding the course info Go to: http://sites.pc.gsu.edu select: “sites@pc” search: “what” select: “What do you notice?” Proceed from there to the course.

How do I prepare for the next class? Visit: http://sentenceguy.weebly.com Find: Sentence Types Explore the materials; get acquainted with the terminology; check your awareness. What do you notice?