Written Communication II
Dr. Sylvia Y. R. Schoemaker
Phone: 510.628.8036
Semester: Spring 2007
Units: 3 Contact hours: 40
Course Days: T Time: 9:30 – 12:15; Location: Room 302
Course sites: http://wcom072.blogspot.com/
Course Website: writCommunication.tripod.com;
Office: Room 305
Office Hours: T-T, 9:9:30, 12:15-1, and by arrangement
E-mail: docsyl072@gmail.com
Objectives
You will develop your writing skills for academic, professional, and socio-cultural purposes, in context-centered essay writing. You will learn editing, documentation skills, use of online and other resources.
University learner goals 1 -6, and specifically in English:: To develop
basic academic and professional skills(1); To develop the ability to communicate
effectively in English, orally and in writing, and to read with understanding
(1.1) and institutional goals , especially 1,(1.1-1.4), 2.4
Description:
English 82B covers the aspects of composing well-organized written communications in functional contexts. The core of the course will emphasize practice in organizing ideas in a clear, logical manner and other elements involved in writing papers in various applied contexts.
Catalog Description: ENG 82A & 82B - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION I, II
ENG 82A & 82B - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION I & II
First term: A thorough study of grammar and the fundamentals of composition. Practice
in writing themes, book reviews and other short papers is given. Particular
attention is directed toward sentence structure, syntax, and general rhetorical
principles. Second term: Critical reading and evaluation of selected texts and
writings; composition of well-organized expository papers; a careful
consideration of methods of research, organization in a clear, logical manner
and other elements involved in writing research papers. (3 + 3
units)
Course Materials
Required Texts
VanderMey et al. The College Writer. Second Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007.
Dictionary, thesaurus
Library cardFormat
A cooperative learning model is employed. Small group and individual discovery exercises and presentations will augment lectures, discussion and applications.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to attend class, to complete assignments, to participate in the course in a productive manner, and to take personal responsibility for meeting the objectives of the course.
Evaluation/Grading:
Essays, assignments, exercises, class participation, portfolios /projects, presentations, midterm and final (see schedule) are averaged in determining the final grade in the following proportions:
Essays: 20%)Policies:
Homework/in-class work: 20%
Midterm:20%
Final:20%
Projects: 20%
· Assignments are to be submitted in a timely manner. Late work will receive
reduced points and must be accompanied with a written explanation for its
tardiness.
· Plagiarized work will receive 0 points, and if persistent will
result in course failure.
· All assignments must be typed, include in the
top right hand corner your name, course, date submitted, assignment name and
revision number.
· Attendance is mandatory. Missed classes will constitute 0
points for the day’s class participation points. Excused absences are limited to
serious medical or other problems, and are to be explained in writing either
before or immediately after the absence. Persistent unexcused absences will
result in course failure.
