San José State University English 2 Section 7, Spring 2016

Instructor Ed Sams Location:FO-212 Telephone:(408) 924-4485 Email: Edwin.Sams@sjsu.edu Office Hours: TTH 7:00-7:30 a.m., Noon—1:30 p.m.

Student Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcome 1: 1. locate and evaluate sources, through library research, and integrate research through appropriate citation and quotation.

Course Learning Outcome 2: 2. present effective arguments that use a full range of legitimate rhetorical and logical strategies to articulate and explain their positions on complex issues in dialogue with other points of view;

Course Learning Outcome 3: 3. effectively locate, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize evidence in a comprehensive way in support of one’s ideas;

Course Learning Outcome 4: 4. identify and critically evaluate the assumptions in and the context of an argument;

Course Learning Outcome 5 5. effectively distinguish and convey inductive and deductive patterns as appropriate, sequencing arguments and evidence logically to draw valid conclusions and articulate related outcomes (implications and consequences).

ENGL 2 Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to 1. discuss complex ideas clearly, logically, persuasively; 2. state a clear position while taking into account other points of view, integrating both qualification and rebuttal as appropriate; 3. identify the different kinds of argument and the kinds of evidence appropriate to each one;

English 2 CLOs (cont’d) 4. integrate research logically and ethically; analyzing, interpreting, synthesizing, and documenting information and ideas gleaned from reliable sources; 5. use appropriate paragraph and essay conventions to organize arguments into clear, readable logical sequences that are both coherent and persuasive;

English 2 CLOs (cont’d) 6. control syntax, grammar, and punctuation to develop prose that is readable, logical, and clear; 7. identify formal argumentative structures (warrants, evidence, qualification, rebuttal, enthymemes and syllogisms) and distinguish common logical fallacies; 8. draw and assess inferences and recognize distinctions among assumptions, facts, inferences, and opinions.

Required Texts/Readings Bedford Handbook The Millennium Reader collegiate dictionary, three blue books (for in-class essays), one yellow book

Classroom Protocol Students are expected to be in class on time with their books and homework ready to answer questions on the assigned reading. Please no text-messaging, phoning, or any non-class related use of computers. There is no provision for late work. Should you be absent from class, contact me immediately by phone or email.

Dropping and Adding: Drop Deadline is Feb. 9 . Add deadline is Feb. 16.

Assignments and Grading Policy 6000 written words in essays and research reports are required in English 1B. English 1B is a reading-intensive course. It is therefore imperative that you complete the readings prior to each class and come with your books prepared to discuss them in class. In the English Department courses, instructors will comment on and grade the quality of student writing as well as the quality of the ideas being conveyed. All student writing should be distinguished by correct grammar and punctuation, appropriate diction and syntax, and well-organized paragraphs. This is an A, B, C, D, F course.

Grading Scale A=excellent (correct, persuasive, informative prose) A+=100, A=95, A-=90 B=good (clear, well-developed, well-organized writing) B+=89, B=85, B-=80 C=satisfactory (clear thesis, coherent sentences, complete essay) C+=79, C=75, C-=70 D=unsatisfactory (unclear, incorrect, incomplete effort) D+= 69, D=65, D-=60 F=failure (off-topic, plagiaristic, late) F=50

Final Average 2 1000-word in-class essays=20%, 5 500-word drafts, including oral presentation=20%, 1 2000-word research paper=20% 1 final exam=20%, 10 quizzes=10%, Participation=10%.

Plagiarism Presenting the ideas or writings of another as one’s own is plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. For this and every course at SJSU, be familiar with the Policy on Academic Integrity printed in the SJSU Catalog (http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. )

Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Accessible Education Center (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability.

Student Services Student Technology Resources 1st floor of Clark Hall, 2nd floor of the Student Union, the Martin Luther King Library. . SJSU Writing Center The SJSU Writing Center is located in Room 126 in Clark Hall. See http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff/. Peer Connections The Peer Mentor Center is located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall in the Academic Success Center. Peer Mentor services are free and available on a drop–in basis, no reservation required. The Peer Mentor Center website is located at http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor/ .

Important Dates Jan. 28 Diagnostic Essay Mar. 8 Argumentative Essay Mar 22 In-class annotated bibliography Mar 29 SPRING BREAK Apr 5 Research paper draft April 12 Research Paper May 3 In-class Film Review May 10 In-class practice final exam May 19 Final Exam (7:15 a.m.)

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