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English 101: Introduction English Composition
Fall 2011
Instructor: Aqua Hikari
Class Meeting Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-10am
Class Location: Golisano
Offices Hours: Tuesdays to Friday 3 - 5 pm or by appointment
Office Location: Golisano
Email: ahikari@ku.edu
Course Description:
English 101 is a simple introduction to college paper writing and structure expected in the professional world and future courses in your intended major. The focus of this course is paper writing, including the formation of a thesis, adequate sourcing styles and formal writing styles.
How to Succeed in this Class
Success in this class is dependent upon the following:
Required Texts:
Course Requirements:
*Papers: There will be three major papers due in this class and this will count for 40% of your grade. The papers will be on three separates subjects and shall be explained in further detail before they are due.
*Reading Quizzes: These count for 20% of your grade and shall be given every Friday on the reading for that week. Of course if there is no reading that week, there is no quiz. There are a total of 5 with the lowest grade of the 5 being dropped for you to help your grade.
*Participation: 15% of your grade is just participating in class discussions...chances are if I know your face and name you are getting the full points.
*Homework: 10% of your grade will be little assignments that I will have you do before class to aid discussion the next time we meet like a worksheet.
*Final Exam: 15% of your grade is simply this last exam. It is an essay exam to apply what you have learned in a constrained setting. The topic will be on one of your previous readings.
General Policies:
Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and express opinions. At the same time, I expect all
students to be respectful and courteous at all times. While drinks are allowed in class, food is not, so be sure to eat breakfast prior to class. The use of cell phones in any capacity (including but not limited to phone calls, texting, tweeting, twiterature checking email or voicemail, paging, downloading, surfing the internet, listening to music or radio, watching tv, geocaching or simply checking the time) during the class period is expressly prohibited. Cell phones must be turned off and stored prior to the start of each and every class period. The use of PDAs and computers is allowed, but please limit their use to work pertaining to class. If computers are repeatedly used for activities other than taking notes in class, their use in the classroom will not be allowed at all.
Academic Dishonesty:Academic dishonesty will not be permitted at any time. If you are caught cheating on a quiz or exam you will receive a failing grade for that quiz or exam, which will severely impact your final grade.
Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities may be announced throughout the semester.
Inclement Weather: In general, the University does not cancel class for bad weather. However, in the case of any unexpected circumstances that may impact our class meeting, the professor will inform you by email, if possible. If time does not permit this, an announcement will be posted at the classroom door(barring any unforeseen circumstances).
Fall 2011
Instructor: Aqua Hikari
Class Meeting Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-10am
Class Location: Golisano
Offices Hours: Tuesdays to Friday 3 - 5 pm or by appointment
Office Location: Golisano
Email: ahikari@ku.edu
Course Description:
English 101 is a simple introduction to college paper writing and structure expected in the professional world and future courses in your intended major. The focus of this course is paper writing, including the formation of a thesis, adequate sourcing styles and formal writing styles.
How to Succeed in this Class
Success in this class is dependent upon the following:
- Read the assigned materials prior to class, thus preparing you for class lectures and discussions.
- Attend class every day! I cannot stress this enough, if you aren't here you don't get the full exposure to the material.
- Take Notes! There is quite a few different things you will need to know so taking notes is beneficial to you.
Required Texts:
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
- Introduction to Composition text by Kat Jones
Course Requirements:
*Papers: There will be three major papers due in this class and this will count for 40% of your grade. The papers will be on three separates subjects and shall be explained in further detail before they are due.
*Reading Quizzes: These count for 20% of your grade and shall be given every Friday on the reading for that week. Of course if there is no reading that week, there is no quiz. There are a total of 5 with the lowest grade of the 5 being dropped for you to help your grade.
*Participation: 15% of your grade is just participating in class discussions...chances are if I know your face and name you are getting the full points.
*Homework: 10% of your grade will be little assignments that I will have you do before class to aid discussion the next time we meet like a worksheet.
*Final Exam: 15% of your grade is simply this last exam. It is an essay exam to apply what you have learned in a constrained setting. The topic will be on one of your previous readings.
General Policies:
Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and express opinions. At the same time, I expect all
students to be respectful and courteous at all times. While drinks are allowed in class, food is not, so be sure to eat breakfast prior to class. The use of cell phones in any capacity (including but not limited to phone calls, texting, tweeting, twiterature checking email or voicemail, paging, downloading, surfing the internet, listening to music or radio, watching tv, geocaching or simply checking the time) during the class period is expressly prohibited. Cell phones must be turned off and stored prior to the start of each and every class period. The use of PDAs and computers is allowed, but please limit their use to work pertaining to class. If computers are repeatedly used for activities other than taking notes in class, their use in the classroom will not be allowed at all.
Academic Dishonesty:Academic dishonesty will not be permitted at any time. If you are caught cheating on a quiz or exam you will receive a failing grade for that quiz or exam, which will severely impact your final grade.
Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities may be announced throughout the semester.
Inclement Weather: In general, the University does not cancel class for bad weather. However, in the case of any unexpected circumstances that may impact our class meeting, the professor will inform you by email, if possible. If time does not permit this, an announcement will be posted at the classroom door(barring any unforeseen circumstances).