Syllabus
SYLLABUS: College English Preparation ES 033/133
302
Course Title: College English
Preparation
Semester & Year: Fall 2023
Day(s) & Time(s): Monday:
2:10-5:00 A643, Wednesday 1:10-3:00 E402
Online Class
Saturday:
10:10-11:50; 12:20-3:10 C614
Location FIT Brightspace
Instructor: Professor Theresa D. Brown
Office: B617
Office Telephone:
E-mail: theresa_brown@fitnyc.edu
Educational Skills Office:
B602
Faculty Mailbox: Building B, Room 602
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
STUDENT OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to
demonstrate the following abilities:
1.
To understand
basic literary and expository conventions.
2.
To read and
understand college-level selections and to write summaries and analyses of
those selections.
3.
To approach
unfamiliar vocabulary through context, word analysis, or dictionary use.
4.
To write short
essays with coherent structure, clear expression of ideas, and proficiency in
basic grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
5.
Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts,
and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content.
REQUIRED TEXTS & SUPPLIES:
Textbooks -Subject to change.
1. Edith Hamilton Mythology-Edith Hamilton- Order Here:
YOU MUST BUY THIS PHYSICAL BOOK. DO NOT BUY
ELECTRONIC EDITIONS. https://www.amazon.com/Mythology-Edith-Hamilton/dp/0316223336/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=
2. Neverwhere- Neil Gaiman – Text and Audio Book
Online Texts
3.
Bullfinch Mythology-
Thomas Bullfinch- http://www.bartleby.com/181/011.html
4. Theoi Greek Mythology-http://www.theoi.com/
5. The Legends of the Jews- By Louis Ginzberg [1909]- http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/loj/index.htm
Materials
1. A one subject notebook that can fit into a two-pocket folder (provided
by instructor)
2. pack of 3X5 index cards
.
ASSIGNMENT FOLDER (Portfolio): Each student
should maintain a folder of all graded assignments, tests, and practice exams.
It is your responsibility to produce copies of your work when needed. It is
also your responsibility to make backup copies, either photocopied or printed
from a computer disk, of any typed assignment you turn in for a grade.
ONLINE PRESENCE: Once you enter the online classroom your video camera
and your microphone must be on and stay on throughout the entire class session.
Since this class is interactive, I must be able to have a running dialogue with
the entire class. I will be chatting with you both individually and as a group
and calling on individuals to complete various activities.
CELL PHONES:
Due to the inherently disruptive nature of these devices, they must be turned off,
and remain off for the entire duration of classes. Do not Text, it is rude and
disruptive.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: It is imperative that you attend
every class, failure to do so will result in your inability to comprehend the
material and complete the assignments. One class builds upon the other so if
you miss one you will fall behind. You are allowed three absences and do not be
late, it infuriates me.
GRADING: All assignments must be complete and handed
in on time, there are no exceptions and no make ups without a doctor’s note or
other appropriate documentation. The same applies to homework assignments and
in-class assignments as they all combine to create on final paper which is
worth 50 % of the grade. All assignments
are equal except for the midterm and final which are added together to make one
grade. Missed work will result in an F.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT: Academic integrity is central to the pursuit of
education. Violations of the principle
of academic integrity include:
·
Cheating on
exams.
·
Reporting false
research data or experimental results.
·
Allowing other
students to copy one’s work to submit to instructors.
·
Communicating the
contents of an exam to other students who will be taking the same test.
·
Submitting the
same project in more than one course, without discussing this first with
instructors.
·
Submitting plagiarized work. Plagiarism
is the use of another writer's words or ideas without properly crediting that
person. This unacknowledged use may be from published books or articles, the
Internet, or another student's work.
·
The Use Of AI
-Although current thought deems the use of tools such as ChatGpt
violation of academic integrity: “submission of work created by
artificial intelligence tools as one’s own work.”, you may use it for the
following: outlining
content, gathering background knowledge with the understanding
that the tool may be inaccurate, and editing for grammar and syntax. If you do
choose to take advantage of AI you must cite your source and include it in the
bibliography or Works Cited.
When students act dishonestly
in meeting their course requirements, they lower the value of education for all
students. Students who violate the
college’s policy on academic integrity are subject to failing grades on exams
or projects, or for the entire course.
Serious cases may be reported to a division dean or director for further
disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal.
Student
Services/Policies
Link/Description
Academic
Honesty and Integrity Policy
http://www.fitnyc.edu/documents/policies/aa007-academic-honor-code.pdf
Academic
Advisement Center
http://www.fitnyc.edu/academic-advisement/index.php
Academic
Skills Tutoring Center
https://www.fitnyc.edu/tutoring-center/
Attendance
policy for the course
From
syllabus
Children
on campus policy
http://www.fitnyc.edu/policies/college/children-on-campus.php
Dean
of Students Office
http://www.fitnyc.edu/emss/dean-of-students/index.php
FIT-ABLE
http://www.fitnyc.edu/fitable/index.php
FIT
Counseling Services
http://www.fitnyc.edu/counseling-services/index.php
FIT’s
Course Withdrawal Policy
http://www.fitnyc.edu/registrar/course-withdrawal.php
FIT
Writing & Speaking Studio
https://www.fitnyc.edu/writing-studio/index.php
Gladys
Marcus Library
http://www.fitnyc.edu/library/index.php
Student
Disability Services
https://www.fitnyc.edu/fitable/index.php
Technical
Support for Blackboard with Open SUNY Help Desk
College English Preparation and English Prep Workshop
ES 033-302, 133-302,033 BL,133-35A
SCHEDULE OF
ASSIGNMENTS
Writing Assignments:
The schedule includes
numerous in-class and outside writing assignments. Emphasis should be placed on the quality of
each assignment while working towards college level writing standards. All
assignments must be completed on time in order to pass the class. These assignments include prewriting
activities, completing a word-processed draft for the instructor's comments,
and revising, editing, and resubmitting the draft.
Additional writing
assignments include impromptu in-class tasks, computer lab related activities,
journal writing, research based visual and textural projects utilizing
supplementary texts, films, and museum visits.
Reading Assignments:
The schedule includes the
reading of Edith Hamilton’s Mythology;
however, there are numerous narratives, informative, persuasive, and expository
supplementary reading assignments which include general
reading strategies, reading comprehension exercises, literary analysis, vocabulary
building, summarizing, paraphrasing, and class discussions.
Biweekly Schedule:
Weeks Assignment
1-2
Introductory
Activities
Discussion
of course syllabus
Reading
and Writing Test: Personal Narrative “What’s In a Name?”
Writing: Provide proof through reason, explanation, example
The Writing Process: Prewriting, Organization
Vocabulary: Determine
meaning through Context
Listening and Speaking: Peer Interview, Introduction, Storytelling
Study Skills: Highlighting, Inter- textural researching
Literary Skills- Literary Terms and Devices
Citation: MLA Style-
Handout (ongoing)
Readings
Edith Hamilton Mythology Bullfinch Mythology
Metamorphosis http://classics.mit.edu/Ovid/metam.htmls
The Odyssey- Homer: Online: http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html
3-4
Writing-
Comparison/ Contrast Descriptive (visual
Greek god) write description
Study Skills- Note Taking: Highlighting, Outline, Graphic
Organizers
The Writing Process- Prewriting, Organization, First Draft, Revision
Vocabulary- usage
Research- Primary and Secondary Sources, organization, citation,
multiple
resources.
Readings
Fables,
Parables, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Hand Outs)
Angels
and Demons (Hand Outs)
Edith Hamilton- Part One: Chapters 1 and 3
Supplementary
Online and Text Mythology Resources
Metamorphosis- Book One: The Creation to The Flood
http://classics.mit.edu/Ovid/metam.htmls
Genesis- Online- http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/KjvGene.html
Chapters 1-6
Excerpt
from Paradise Lost- Milton- Handout
Short
stories
Novel: Neverwhere- Neil Gaiman
Audio Book- Neverwhere- Neil Gaiman
Projects
Create visual Olympian graphic organizer.
Metropolitan Museum of Art- Find Olympic gods depicted
in all art mediums then create a graphic organizer including the image, type of
art and description.
5-6
Writing: Informative
Introduction: Biographical background information, defining terms
Descriptive
Narrative
Writing
Process: Drafting: Avoiding Plagiarism
Reading
From Handout- Myth, Archetype, and the
Collective Unconscious
Common Archetypal
Symbols Dictionary
Biography: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell
Terms:
Id, Ego, Superego, Conscious, Unconscious, Archetypal Symbol
Major
Archetypes: Male and Female
Projects:
Create a Monster playing card
Identify Archetypal Characters
through Disney Characters
Recognize Archetypal Character:
Male or Female in Popular Culture
Dream Symbols and Dream Analysis
Fears and Phobias
Create an illustrated symbols
dictionary
7-8 Writing Process- Prewriting, Organization, Revision
Writing: Analysis, Stating and Supporting, Opinion
Study Skills- Using study and guide questions as essay
organization tools
Literary Analysis- Archetypal Symbolism
Project: Visual Representation of archetypal symbols
Readings
Genesis- Chapters 1-6
Excerpt
from Paradise Lost- Handout
Common Archetypal Symbols- Handout
Fairy Tales: Little Snow White, The Frog Princess
Popular Culture
Anime
“Sailor Moon” Episode One Introduction
“Pandora Hearts” Episode Two”
Short
Story: Prey- Richard Matheson
9-10
Writing: The
Archetypal Heroes Journey
Providing
Proof: Reason, Explanation, Example, Expert and Persona
Opinion, quotations
Study Skills: Prewriting:
Organization: Graphic Organizer, first draft, revision
Literary Analysis: Analysis of Literary Theory
Reading
The Archetypal Heroes Journey- Handout
Edith
Hamilton Mythology- Perseus, Jason, and the Argonauts
Metamorphosis-
Perseus
Neverwhere-
Neil Gaiman
Viewing
Anime
Sailor Moon
Pandora Hearts
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Inuyasha
K Project
11-12
Writing: The
Research Paper
The
Writing Process: Citation- MLA Style
Reading
Edith Hamilton- Perseus, Jason, and the Argonauts
MLA Style- Handout
13-14
Putting it all
together- Complete final project and/or final paper
14
Testing and Term
Papers due
15
Final Exam
16
Last Class
Note: Schedule of Assignments
is subject to change.
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