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TERI TOSSPON English 255 April-Jul 2011
TERI TOSSPONEnglish 255
April-Jul 2011
TODAY Day 1 Checklist
Turn it in the “Turn In Here” folder by the door once we’ve completed introductions
Interviews & IntroductionsYou will present to classTurn it in the “Turn In Here” folder by the
door once we’ve completed introductions
ENGLISH 255
Heald CollegeTeri Tosspon,
M.A.
COURSE DESCRIPTION Argument and critical thinking
principles of argument as they apply to written, visual, and oral texts (both fiction and non-fiction)
apply them with increasing sophistication to their own research-based persuasive writing.
Critical thinking will be developed through analysis of rhetorical strategies and
Toulmin’s argument structure as well as through examination of common logical fallacies.
Advanced composition topics include primary research, advanced prose style, syntax analysis, cohesive strategies, audience analysis, and tone.
Students write a minimum of 8,000 words. 4 units
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Critically analyze written, spoken, and visual
arguments for argumentative strategies, logical fallacies, assumptions, key definitions, and various forms of evidence.
Conduct primary research and integrate it effectively with secondary research into persuasive writing.
Analyze audience characteristics and tailor specific persuasive strategies for the audience.
Identify and utilize advanced prose style and syntax in writing.
Employ techniques for persuasive argument and advanced composition in student’s own writing.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Teri Tosspon, M.A, M.A., TESL
http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English255
(949) 682-8374 (WHY-682-TERI)
Office hours: Tue,Thurs, Fri afternoons and by appointment
TEXTBOOKS Lunsford, A., Ruszkiewicz, J., & Walters,
K. (2007). Everything’s an Argument With Readings. (4th ed.). New York: Bedford St. Martins. ISBN 0-312-44750-7EAWR
Schlosser, E. (2005). Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN 0-060-83858-2FFN
GRADING POLICY Exams 25% Projects and Assignments
65% Participation 10%
ABOUT TERI TOSSPON Raised on a farm in the middle of Nebraska
Education University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters Oxford University, England University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD Teaching English as a Second Language - UCI
Hobbies? Writing, reading, painting, baking/cooking, running, playing video games, editing papers for previous students…
COURSE SCHEDULE
See Pg 3 of the Syllabus
Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.
COURSE SCHEDULECOURSE AT A GLANCE
Mtg 1
4/19
Course Overview
Introdce Argument
Everything’s an Argument With Readings (EAWR), Chpt 1
Questions _______ (pg ____) EAWR Chpts 2 and 3 Introduction and Chpt 1 of Fast Food
Nation (FFN)
Topics to be covered on
that day Homework: due at the
next meeting
EAWR Chapters and readings are in the big yellow
bookFFN is
Fast Food Nation
Questions will be from the book, answered on separate paper. Typed if possible. MLA Format (headings even if you don’t type it.
ASSIGNMENTS All assignments and due dates are
available online and in your syllabus.
There is NO EXCUSE to fail to complete your homework
ATTENDANCE If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped.
Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success (A or B).
There are graded activities during class period If you are tardy/leave early, avoid disrupting class.
Check the powerpoint to answer “what are we doing?”
If you need to miss class, call or text TERI TOSSPON (***(949) 682-8374***). as soon as you know you are going to be absent (BEFORE CLASS!!!)
MAKEUP POLICY Each student has the opportunity to
make up one missed major in-class graded event.
You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.
Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICALLayer appropriately- White Only
NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard!
Shoes must be covered- no holes or open toed
No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry
WHITE shoes- Leather only, must have a defined heel
No Piping on Scrubs
No Externship Scrubs
WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS
Professional Attire Example
NO HOODS
Professional Attire Example
NO HOODS
NO HATS OF ANY KIND
NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS
NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM
MALES & FEMALES:
PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY copying work/ ideas/ projects from any other
person/media allowing another person to copy or borrow original
work in any form allowing another person to copy answers on a quiz
or test or to communicate with another person during a quiz or test
representing the work of another team member as one’s own
stopping or delaying another student in the completion of any work
plagiarism in any form, including failing to give credit to the source of thoughts, words, ideas, or work from any other person, printed material, or web site
TurnItIn.com – your work WILL be checked, submit via email. • If you are caught plagiarizing, you will fail the assignment. You will not be able to make up the credit for the assignment.
• If you are caught a second time, I will report it to the PDs, and you take the chance of being expelled from Heald
college.
TOSSPON’S POLICIESTHE GOLDEN RULE(S) treat others as you would like to be
treated.
Respect.
RESPECT Be courteous and respectful of everyone and
everything Be prepared for class and actively participate
(This includes completing assignments and having required materials)
Raise hand to speak when others are speaking. Electronic devices are not allowed in class
unless they are specially needed and approved by the instructor.
Food or drinks other than water in a re-sealable water bottle are not allowed.
If you need to use the restroom, exit quietly *unless students are presenting* and return quietly.
LATE WORK -10% for each day late.
For example if an assignment is due Tuesday at 6pm, and it is not submitted until Wednesday at 9am, the maximum grade received will be 90%. If you phone/text/email, you will get a 24hr
grace period!
Late work should be submitted via email
Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up (except in the case of tests, and you can only make up 1).
RESUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
1. Contact the instructor
2. Make corrections
3. Resubmit no later than 1 week
INSTRUCTOR ERROR On an assignment: Write a note on
the assignment in question (“grade missing”) and place it back into the “Turn In Here” folder.
On Power Point: If I make an error on a power point, please let me know in a polite way (perhaps at a class break).
On a Handout: Circle the error, mark it “?” and put it into the “Turn In Here” folder.
COMPUTER/CELL PHONE USAGE
During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off (if in a computer classroom) unless otherwise approved.
If you need to take a call during class hours, immediately leave the room.
Do not have an outside conversation (voice or text) in the classroom.
HELPFUL LINKS Heald Portal (check grades here)
http://myportal.heald.edu (go to Assignments, not Grades)
Heald Email http://webmail.heald.edu
Heald CARES assistance program http://healdcares.com
DIAGNOSTIC WRITINGWhere are you in
your analytical thinking?
DIAGNOSTIC Meet in Rm 212 Download the assignment Read the article of your choice Summarize, then analyze it.
