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College Composition
3 Credits
Fall 2019
Section 50: MWF 1: 10pm- 2: 00pm COLL 220
Section 56: MWF 2: 10pm- 3: 00pm TODD 204
1. Instructor Contact Informati on
Jami e Flathers (jami e.flathers @wsu. edu)
Avery Hall, room222
Office hours: Monday and Tuesday 3-5 (if you can’t make it to office hours, you can
al ways email me and schedule an appoi nt ment for anot her ti me)
2. Cat al og Descri ption
Course Prerequisite: Appropriate Writing Exa mscore or completion of ENGLISH 100
wit h an S grade. Designed tofurther devel op students’ acade mi c writing, critical
thinki ng, rhetorical strategies, readi ng and library skills. Credit not granted for more than
one of ENGLI SH 101 and 105.
3. Course Descri ption
This course is designed to acquai nt you withthe funda mentals of college-level essay
writing. College writing, in any discipline, requires you to do t wo things: make
observations, then conduct anal ysis based on those observations. Such is the nat ure of
the writing you will do in this class. We will engage with several different ki nds of
texts —essays, text books, websites, video, audi o —and produce several different kinds
of texts —a personal essay, t wo researched arguments, and an aut o rhet orical
anal ysis —i n order to devel op the skills necessary for effective critical reading and
researched writing.
4. Fi rst- Year Focus
This section is part of WSU’s First- Year Focus Livi ng- Learni ng Community
Progra m. This means that most of you not onl y share this course section but alsolive
inthe same residence hall. Bei ng part of this learning community will allow you to
connect with each ot her about course assignments, to study toget her, and toget to
knoweach ot her better. I will also offer some activities outside of class toassist you
and get to know you as well. Aschedule of these activities will be available on
Bl ackboard and will be updated as the semester goes on. All students inthis section
will be welcome to participate inthese activities, even if your living arrangement is
different.
5. Requi red Texts
The Academi c Writer (4th ed.) by Lisa Ede

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6. Course Goals
By the end of ENGLI SH101, students will:
• Understand that critical thinking and readi ng are integral parts of the composing
processes.
• Understand and de monstrate howrhetorical knowl edge and awareness can
i mprove communication.
• Illustrate knowl edge of infor mation literacy in selecting and using resources in
their writing.
• Understand that the composition processes requires multiple drafts, revision, and
reflection.
• De monstrate knowl edge and understandi ng of textual for mat, structure, and
mechanical conventions.
7. Portfolio
7. 1: Overview. All ENGLISH 101 courses are portfolio-based. The portfoliois the
pri mary means for evaluating your work inthe composition progra mat WSU because
it honors both the processes and products of writing.
7. 2: Requirements. Your portfolio must include revised drafts of at least three of your
four maj or projects. You must include the maj or research project (that is, the
Stakehol ders in Conversation assignment), but you can choose which t wo of the
remai ning three projects to include. At least one of the t wo you choose toinclude
must illustrate source-based composi ng. The portfolio must include final drafts as
well as earlier drafts with teacher feedback. It must also include a reflective cover
letter that considers your progress in ENGLI SH 101 and gui des the reader in howto
eval uate your portfolio.
7. 3: Portfolio Process. You will receive extensive feedback on your writing from
bot h your peers and your instructor, but you will not receive grades on the drafts of
your portfolio projects. Every composition course at WS U uses this met hod of
postponed gradi ng in order to ensure that the focus of the course is on your writing.
After I returnthe draft with my comments, you have the rest of the semester to revise
your projects before submitting the mfor the portfolio. The portfolio will be evaluated
holistically at the end of the semester and may be reviewed by other readers. You
must turni n every project in order to pass the course. You must also save all of
your drafts. 101 Policy states that I can refuse to accept a project for which you have
not submitted a preli mi nary draft for teacher feedback.
7. 4: Portfolio Outcomes. (also see attachment: “ WSU English Depart ment
Co mposition Program: English 101 Portfolio Outcomes”)
All students in ENGL 101 will be assessed on the followi ng Outcomes:
• Rhet orical Awareness ( Meets Goals 1, 4, 5, 6)
• Critical Thi nki ng ( Meets Goals 1, 4, 5, 6)
• Infor mation Literacy ( Meets Goals 1, 4, 5, 6)
• Processes of Composing (Meets Goals 1, 4, 5, 6)
• Knowl edge of Conventions ( Meets Goals 1, 4, 5)
Items in parent heses indicate which of the Seven Learning Goals of the Baccalaureate
are met by ENGLI SH 101.

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8. Maj or Assignments
Project 1: Personal Narrative, in which you will tell a story about a powerful experience
Project 2: Define a Problem, in which you will research and write about a problemrelated
tothat powerful experience
Project 3: Stakehol ders inConversation, in which you will research t wo solutions tothe
problemidentifiedin Project 2 and put the min conversation with each other
Project 4: Aut o Rhet orical Anal ysis, in which you will exa mi ne the writing you have
done over the semester through a rhetorical lens
9. Grade Distri bution
60 % Portfolio
20 % In-class work
20 % Short writing assignments
10. Gradi ng Scale
94-100 % A
90-93% A-
87-89% B+
84-86% B
80-83% B-
77-79% C+
74-76% C
70-73% C-
67-69% D+
64-66% D
0-63 % F
11. WS U Gradi ng Standards
The gradi ng for ENGL 101 follows WSU standards:
A: Outstandi ng achieve ment-awarded onl y for the highest accomplishment
B: Praiseworthy perfor mance-above average in most respects
C: Satisfactory perfor mance- work meets the standards for competency
D: Mi ni mally passing-effort and achieve ment less than satisfactory.
12. Mi dter m Grades
Due tothe nature of the portfolio system, which emphasizes process over product,
students who are maki ng satisfactory progress inthe class (i.e., turning in assignments on
ti me, meeting basic assignment requirements, attending class regularly, etc.) will receive
a mi dter mgrade of “X, ” whi ch indicates that coursework is in progress. Students who are
not maki ng satisfactory progress will receive a grade of C- or belowas a warning and are
strongl y encouraged to meet withtheir instructor. Students who belong to an
organization that requires proof of satisfactory progress (not a grade) in writing may
request that their instructor sign a Progress Report For m.

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13. Project Submi ssion Gui deli nes
All assignments shoul d be handed in as hard copies at the begi nni ng of class on the
day they are due. You will not be doi ng any submi ssion of home work on Blackboard.
Maj or assignments should follow MLAfor matting rules, which we’ll discuss in class.
14. Late Work
14. 1: In-class work and short writing assignments. In-class work and ot her short
writing assignments can onl y be turned inlate if you are absent because of a
WS U-sponsored event or if you are ill. See bel owfor instructions on howto make
up this work.
14. 2: Maj or Assignments. I will accept late submission, without penalty, of any of
the four maj or assignments on a case-by-case basis. In order to qualify, you must
contact me regardi ng an extension at least 48 hours before the assignment is due.
Ot her wise, the paper may not be eligible for use in the final portfolio. The
procedure for turni ng inthe late paper, includi ng a newdue date and submi ssion
gui delines, will be determi ned when you contact me for an extension.
14. 3: Make-up Work Submi ssion Gui delines
Unl ess other wise deter mined, in-class and short writing assignments, must be
turned in as an attachment to an email no later than 5:00pmon the day after your
absence.
15. Cl ass Co mmuni cation
I will ans wer all student e mails withint went y-four hours. This includes weekends. I
expect you to ans wer any emails from me withi ntwent y-four hours. This also
includes weekends. I will not ans wer emails (nor will I expect you to ans wer any
e mails) sent after 6:00pm on any day, unless the email is sent during digital office
hours (see “Instruct or Contact Infor mation”).
Note: All official WSU communications are sent to students’ WSU e mail addresses, so
check your email often for news and updates. Students shoul d use their WSU email
accounts when writing toinstructors about attendance or grades; due to FERPA
regulations, instructors will not respond to attendance or grade inquiries sent fromnon-
WS U e mail accounts.
For assistance accessing WS U e mail or more information about Office365, please contact
CougTech at (509) 335-4357 or visit cougtech. wsu. edu
16. Attendance Policy
Attendance inthis class is vital for your success. This course is collaborative in nature
and requires extensive in-class work. Therefore, consistent attendance is integral to your
learning. As your instructor, I want you to attend class and succeed. As students, you are
responsible for communicating with me when you are absent; you are also responsible for
the missed material (see course Make- Up and Late Wor k policies).

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Roll will be taken dailytoencourage regular attendance. After t wo total weeks of
absences, the followi ng attendance penalty will apply:
For students who miss seven (7) or more total classes, any overall course grade above a C
will automatically decrease to a final grade of C. Final grades of C- or beloware still
possible.
Regardless of the number of absences, students are responsible for meeting the English
101 Portfolio Outcomes. The daily course work and in-class activities directly support
these Outcomes. Therefore, missing key course material presented in class due to
excessive absences may further reduce a student’s final grade, even after the attendance
penaltyis applied. This policy does not distinguish bet ween “excused” and “unexcused”
absences. Per the WSU Acade mi c Regulations, absences for military service or Access
Center accommodations are considered separately. All other absences, including
Uni versity Excused Absences, count toward the total number of absences. Students with
multiple and/ or extended absences shoul d communicate withthe instructor as soon as
possible.
Not e: Students are requiredtoturnin all maj or assignments and the Fi nal Portfolioin
accordance withthe instructor’s Late Work policy in order to pass the class. Students
who do not turnin one or more maj or projects will fail the course, regardless of
attendance.
17. Appropri ate Use of Technol ogy Duri ng Cl ass Time
17. 1: Phones. In order toensure a productive learning environment, you are required
toturn off or set your personal communication device to silent during class ti me. Use
of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or si milar communication device is not allowed during
classes unless such use supports class activities. Exceptions tothis policy may be
considered upon request.
17. 2: Lapt ops. Lapt ops may be used in class but only for class-related activities (e. g.,
taking notes, completing in-class or group writing assignments). If it becomes
apparent you are using the computer for non-class activities (checki ng your email,
playi ng ga mes, Facebooking, etc.) then you will be asked toturn off your computer
and refrain frombringi ng it into class inthe future.
18. Acade mi c Integrity
The Council of Writing Progra m Admi nistrators ( CWP A) states that “In an instructional
setting, plagiaris moccurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas,
or other original (not common-knowl edge) material wit hout acknowl edgi ng its source.”
The WSU Acade mi c Integrity Policy (based on State of Washi ngt on Code) expands the
CWPA definition of plagiaris mas well as explaining other categories of acade mi c
mi sconduct. As a WSU student, you are bound by these policies and are responsible for
bei ng aware of and abi ding by the m. Students who commit intentional acts of plagiaris m
will be reported tothe Assistant Director of Composition and the Office of the Dean of
St udents and will fail the class.

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19. Reasonable Acco mmodations
St udents with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations are available for students with
documented disabilities or chronic medical conditions. If you have a disability and need
accommodations to fullyparticipate inthis class, please visit the Access Center website
tofollowpublished procedures to request accommodations:
http:// www. accesscenter.wsu. edu. Students may also either call or visit the Access Center
in person to schedule an appoi nt ment with an Access Advisor. Location: Washi ngt on
Building 217; Phone: 509-335-3417. All disabilityrelated accommodations MUST be
approved through the Access Center. Students with approved accommodations are
strongl y encouraged to visit withinstructors earlyinthe semester during office hours to
discuss logistics.
20. WS U Safety State ment
Cl assroomand ca mpus safety are of paramount importance at Washi ngt on State
Uni versity, and are the shared responsi bility of the entire ca mpus population. WSU
urges students tofollowthe “Al ert, Assess, Act,” prot ocol for all types of
e mergencies and the “Run, Hi de, Fi ght” response for an active shooter incident.
Re mai n ALERT (through direct observation or emer gency notification), ASSESS
your specific situation, and ACT i nthe most appropriate way to assure your own
safety (and the safety of ot hers if you are able).
Pl ease sign up for emergency alerts on your account at My WSU. For more
infor mation on this subject, campus safety, and related topics, please viewthe FBI’s
Run, Hi de, Fi ght video and visit the WSU safety portal.
21. Office of Equal Opport unity Syllabus State ment
Di scri mi nation, includi ng discri mi natory harass ment, sexual harass ment, and sexual
mi sconduct (includi ng stalki ng, inti mate partner violence, and sexual violence) is
prohi bited at WSU(See WS U Policy Prohi biting Di scri mi nation, Sexual Harass ment, and
Sexual Misconduct (Executive Policy 15) and WSU Standards of Conduct for St udents).
If you feel you have experienced or have witnessed discri mi natory conduct, you can
contact the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity ( OEO) and/ or the WSU Title IX
Coordi nator at 509-335-8288 to discuss resources, incl udi ng confidential resources, and
reporting options. ( Visit oeo. wsu. edu for more information).
Most WSU e mpl oyees, includi ng faculty, who have infor mation regarding sexual
harass ment or sexual misconduct are required to report the infor mation to OEO or a
designated Title I X Coordinator or Liaison. ( Visit oeo. wsu. edu/reporting-requirements
for more info).
22. Additional Resources
22. 1: Avery Mi crocomputer Lab (AML). All English 101 students have access tothe
services and facilities of the AML ( Avery 101, 103, &105), includi ng free printing.

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22. 2: Writing Center. The Writing Center provi des free, wal k-in peer consultation
services. Use of the Writing Center is strongl y encouraged. Online tutoring is
available through eTut oring. org.
22. 3: ENGLISH 102. Aone-credit writing workshop. Begi nni ng the 3rd week of
classes, students and a facilitator meet in s mall groups once a week to revise projects
for English 101 or any other course. Contact The Wr iting Progra mfor more
infor mation.
23. Course Calendar
Tentative Course Cal endar for English 101. 50 and 56, Fall
2019
Unit 1: Personal
Narrative
Week 1 August 19
Introduction to class
August 21
Introduction to Essay
One
August 23
Ori entation:
AML
Read: Ede p.
262-269
Due: three
possible topics
for essay one
Week 2 August 26
Read: Bad Eyes by
Eri n Mc Gra w
August 28
Read: Werner by
JoAnn Beard
August 30 – first
draft due (peer
review)
Week 3 Septe mber 2 – Labor
Day- no class
Septe mber 4
Read: Magical
Di nners by Chang-
Rae Lee
Septe mber 6
Read: Ede p.
287-292
Week 4 Septe mber 9
Read: The Ne w
Mecca by George
Saunders
Septe mber 11
Read: chapter one of
Dead Man Wal ki ng
by Sister Helen
Prejean
Septe mber 13 –
second draft due
(aut opsy report)

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Unit 2: Defining a
Proble m
Week 5 Septe mber 16
Li brary Orientation
and Instruction
Septe mber 18
Li brary Orientation
and Instruction
Septe mber 20
Week 6 Septe mber 23
Read: “ What the
Measles Epi de mi c
Really Says About
America” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Septe mber 25
Read: “The
Brai ndead
Megaphone”
Septe mber 27 –
first draft due
(peer review)
Week 7 Septe mber 30
Read: Ref uge, p. 15-
35
Oct ober 2
Listen to: “Ask Not
for Whomt he Bell
Tr olls; It Trolls for
Thee” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 4
Due: revision
plan for essay 2
Week 8 Oct ober 7
Wat ch: “Can a
Di vi ded America
Heal?” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 9
Listen to: “College
St udents (and Their
Parents) Face a
Ca mpus Mental
Health Epi de mi c”
(link on Blackboard)
Oct ober 11 –
second draft due
(aut opsy report)
Unit 3:
St akehol ders in
Conversation
Week 9 Oct ober 14
Read: “The Ans wer
to Homel essness”
(link on Blackboard)
Listen to:
“Homel essness is
Sol vable” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 16
Read: “The
Conservative Case
for Cri mi nal Justice
Refor m” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 18

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Week 10 Oct ober 21
Read: “Howt o Make
School Better for
Boys” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 23
Wat ch: “Lessons
From Deat h Row
Inmates” (link on
Bl ackboard)
Oct ober 25 – first
draft due (peer
review)
Week 11 Oct ober 28 – no
class; conferences
Oct ober 30 – no
class: conferences
Nove mber 1 – no
class:
conferences
Week 12 Nove mber 4
Wat ch: “3 Creative
Wa ys to Fi x
Fashi on’s Waste
Proble m” and
“Fashi on Has a
Pollution Proble m—
Can Bi ol ogy Fi x It?”
(links on Blackboard)
Nove mber 6
Read: “Humanityis
More I mportant Than
Money” and “A
Hu manist
Capitalis m?” (links
on Blackboard)
Nove mber 8
Week 13 Nove mber 11 –
Vet eran’s Day – no
class
Nove mber 13
Wat ch: “Our
Refugee Systemis
Failing. Here’s How
We Can Fi x It” (link
on Blackboard)
Nove mber 15 –
second draft due
(aut opsy report)
Unit 4: Aut o
Rhet orical
Anal ysis
Week 14 Nove mber 18
Read: Ede p. 51-62
Nove mber 20
Read: Ede, p. 67-70
Nove mber 22 –
first draft due
(peer review)
Week 15 Nove mber 25 –
Thanksgi vi ng
Nove mber 27 -
Thanksgi vi ng
Nove mber 29 –
Thanksgi vi ng
Week 16 Dece mber 2
Read: Ede p. 70-82
Dece mber 4
Read: Ede p. 82-87
Dece mber 6 –
last day of class –
second draft due
(aut opsy report)
Week 17 Dece mber 9 - finals Dece mber 11 - finals Dece mber 13 –
finals