Welcome to

English 100
FALL 2017

Inside this issue youll find information that will be valuable for you
to gain the knowledge and skills you need from this English 100
class. Be sure to read it carefully, and consult it throughout the
semester. Remember that the information is subject to change, so
you must keep up with any changes by coming to class regularly
and staying in touch with your classmates and me. The syllabus
begins with the best ways to stay in touch with memy email ad- CLASS INFORMATION

dress, office phone number, office location and visiting hours: Section: 13417
Class Days and Time:
TTh 1:00-3:05 PM
Course Description - English 100 prepares students for academic read-
ing, critical thinking, and writing expected in transfer and associate- Classroom: GC 150
degree classes. Students plan, draft, revise, and edit compositions based Class Website: Canvas
on college-level readings that cover topics that challenge students' think-
ing and provide an intellectual background for the assignments. This
course prepares students for English 101. CONTACT ME!

Instructor: L. Tejada
Syllabus - This syllabus contains our schedule of assignments, so bring it
with you every day to class. To succeed in this class, you must consult Office and Visiting Hours:
this syllabus regularly. The syllabus is also available on our Canvas site. GC 280K
M/W 1:00-3:00
T 4:00-5:00 / Th 4:00-4:30
Email: TejadaLA@wlac.edu
Phone: 310.287.4254

MATERIALS FOR
SUCESSS
Multiplication is for White
People: Raising Expectations
for Other Peoples Children
Lisa Delpit
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Bright (red, pink, green, etc)
colored pen for revising
Loose-leaf paper and blue/
black pens
Stapler
At least two different col-
ored highlighters
Three large green books
from the WLAC bookstore or
the ASO Office (free for ASO
members)
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English 100 Student Learning Outcomes
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS LEARN
At end of the course, the successful student will be able to compose and support
an explicit thesis statement by citing evidence in a multi-paragraph essay.
At end of the course, the successful student will be able to quote, paraphrase and
summarize texts effectively in written compositions
Instructor Responsibilities
Be on time to class and dismiss class on Expect you to succeed
time
Be available during regular office visiting
Create a safe learning environment hours
Respond to your email within 24 hours Provide you constructive feedback
(except on weekends)
Be fair and reasonable Hold you accountable for your learning
Assignments
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS SUBMIT ALL WORK
Daily Journals: It is important to get focused and ready to start class. To help facilitate this, you will have
the opportunity to practice your writing in your journal at the beginning of each class period. I will be read-
ing these periodically, so make sure you have substantial and thoughtful responses. I will give general top-
ics, and you should feel comfortable to explore your ideas without worrying too much about grammatical
errors. The more you practice writing, the better your writing will become.
Reading Assignments: Reading assignments should be completed by the due date on the syllabus. Com-
pleting each reading assignment should take several hours, so plan accordingly. Being prepared for class
includes keeping up with the reading assignments and coming to class prepared to discuss them.
Talking to the Text (TttT): You will be assigned material to read for every class meeting. We will practice
a strategy to develop your college reading skills called Talking to the Text. This will include identifying
and looking up unfamiliar words, asking yourself questions, making predictions, and making connections
about the text, identifying golden lines (one or two from each reading), thinking about challenging pas-
sages, and checking your comprehension. To earn points for this, you will submit photos of these required
notes in your books.
Essays: All essays written outside of the classroom must be typed. If you do not have a computer at
home, do not panic! There are computer labs in several locations on campus, most notably in the library.
When you turn in a take-home essay, you must turn in all prewriting, drafts, and peer reviews as well.
Please staple your work together in the top left corner and include the following items in this order, top to
bottom: final draft, rough draft with peer reviews, prewriting.
Drafts: We will be writing multiple drafts of all take-home essays. In order to be eligible to be turned in
for credit with the final version of the essay, the drafts must be present in class on the day that they are
due. You will receive a lot of guidance revising your drafts in class, but this can only work if you bring
them with you to class. Failure to do so will result in a 10% deduction to your final essay grade.
In-Class Essays: You will complete two timed, in-class essays. You must be present for these in-class
writing assignments to demonstrate your off the cuff writing skills.
Writing Center Session: You are also required to visit the Writing Center at least once this semester. The
Writing Center offers free tutoring that will support you in doing well on your assignments.
Office Visit and SI Session: You will earn points for visiting me in my office and for attending one SI ses-
sion at least one time during the semester by the 14th week or ___________.
Essay Prep Quizzes: For each reading unit, you will have an in-class writing assignment that requires you
to apply what you read to your own experience. These quizzes will help you draw connections between
the readings, and they will prepare you for the formal essays.
Portfolio: At the end of the semester, you will submit revised versions of one synthesis quiz and two
essays. You will also write an in-class essay where you will have the opportunity to reflect on your learn-
ing.
 Other Resources
SUCCESSFUL
STUDENTS ASK FOR HELP
The Writing Lab: On the bottom
floor of Wests HLRC (Library build-
ing), you will find the Writing Lab.
The lab provides complimentary
tutoring for West students. You
can reach the lab by phone at (310)
287-4420. Check out the labs web
site: http://www.wlac.edu/library/
learningcenter/Writing-Lab.aspx.
Please take advantage of this ser-
vice!

Disabilities: If you feel that you

may need an accommodation
based on the impact of a disability,
please contact me privately to
discuss your specific needs. Also
contact the Disabled Student
Programs and Services in SSB 320
or at (310) 287-4450 to coordinate
reasonable accommodations if you
TRACK YOUR GRADE! know you have a documented
disability. Check the office web
site for more information: http://
www.wlac.edu/dsps/.

Percentage Points Possi- Points

Assignment Supplemental Instruction: English
of Final ble Earned
100 classes are assigned an SI to
Grade help students succeed through
Talking to the Text 15% 150 group workshops and one-on-one
tutoring. Use this program to your
Essays 1 2.5% 25 advantage! Studies show that stu-
Essays 2-4 30% 300 dents who attend SI sessions earn
higher grades, are more likely to
Essay Prep Quizzes (4) 12.5% 125 graduate, and are less likely to
Group Project 5% 50 drop the course.
Daily Journals 5% 50
Office Visit 1% 10
Writing Center Session 2% 20
SI Session 2% 20
Supplemental Instructor:
Final Portfolio 25% 250
Total 100% 1000

Final grade score:

Email:
900-1000 points = A
800-899 points = B
700-799 points = C
3
600-699 points = D
 Attendance
CIVILITY IN THE SUCCESSUL STUDENTS ATTEND EVERY CLASS
CLASSROOM
Attendance is extremely important for your learning.

You will be dropped from the class if you do not attend the second class session.

If you miss two consecutive days without notification, you may be dropped.

Please avoid being late to class. Lateness of 5 minutes or more will be counted as a tardy;
if you are tardy twice, you will earn one absence on your
record.

If you are absent for THREE class meetings, you are at risk
of being dropped from the course.

You will have an assignment due at the beginning of every

class session. If you are late or absent, you will miss those
points. If you know you will be absent or late ahead of
time, please let me know.

If you stop attending, you are responsible for dropping the class to avoid receiving an F

in the course.

Academic Integrity

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS DO THEIR OWN WORK

You probably know that plagiarism is presenting someone elses work as your
own. If someone else is doing your assignments, if you are copying and
pasting someone elses work from the Internet, or if you are copying a class-
mates work, then you are not learning or improving your writing. The pur-
pose of this class is to make mistakes, learn from them, and improve your
reading and writing skills. You cant do that if you plagiarize, so dont do it. If
you turn in an assignment that contains plagiarism or cheat on a test or as-
signment, that assignment will earn 0 credit, and you will be reported to the
Dean of Support Services.

Late Assignments Policy

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS MANAGE THEIR TIME WISELY

I do not accept late essays, and late homework only earns half credit. You
have until the next class period to submit the assignment for half credit.
However, I will make an exception to my late work policy one time, with the
No Questions Asked (NQA) coupon found at the end of the syllabus. If you
choose to use your NQA coupon, you will have until the next class meeting to
turn in your late work. The NQA coupon cannot be used on work due after
4 May 30/June 1.
 Study Buddy

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS MAKE CONNECTIONS

Study Buddy #1 Name: Study Buddy #2 Name:

Preferred method of contact: text call email Preferred method of contact: text call email

_______________________________________ ____________________________________________

NOTE - Syllabus and Schedule Changes: Instructors try to make their syllabuses as
complete as possible; however, during the course of the semester they may be required to al-
ter, add, or abandon certain policies/assignments. Instructors reserve the right to make such
changes as they become necessary. Students will be informed of any changes in writing.

Office Visiting Hours and Contacting the Instructor

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS STAY IN TOUCH

I provide office hours to discuss your performance on any particular assignment, your
performance in the course, and/or any relevant personal situations. You are also wel-
come to email me anytime, and I will respond. PLEASE CONTACT ME; I WANT TO
HEAR FROM YOU :)

Important Dates

Last Day To Campus Closed

Add/Audit Traditional Classes September 8 Labor Day September 4
Drop a Class without a fee September 8 Veterans Day November 10
Drop a class without a W September 8 Thanksgiving November 23-26
Drop a class with a W November 17
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 FINAL NOTE
Okay, so now that youve read
ENGLISH 100 READING STRATEGIES
five pages of information about
the course, youre ready for
some specifics. On the next
two pages youll find the
schedule of activities and as-
signments for the semester.
Youll also see the list of your
TttT assignments. I look for-
ward to working with you!
Please feel free to come to me
with questions. Enjoy the se-
mester!

Your English 100 Instructor,

Professor Tejada