MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND READING
ENGL001-Basic English I
I. Instructor and Student Information for (Here, instructors add semester and year.)
Professor___________________________________________
E-Mail Address:[email protected]
Phone Number: 240-567-_________________ Office Location:__________________
Office Hours:________________________________________(and by appointment)
English Department Office: (240) 567-5147 Macklin Tower 526 (MT 526)
Writing Center Phone Number and Location: 240-567-7402 Humanities 002 (HU 002)
Student’s MC ID Number: M________________________
Student’s MC E-Mail Address:[email protected] (Check it daily!)
II. General Course Information
ENGL001- (Here, instructors add section number, classroom location, and class meeting days and
times.)
ENGL001 (Basic English I) is a developmental course designed to improve writing skills, starting at
the sentence and paragraph levels. This course emphasizes writing correct sentences with a variety
of combining techniques and structures, well-developed paragraphs, and multi-paragraph essays.
Students will also study grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation. Students are required to
submit a final portfolio that meets department requirements. ENGL001 is intended for native
speakers of English who need further preparation prior to taking credit courses in English. PRE- or
COREQUISITES: RD095 (which requires an Accuplacer reading score of 53-65) except for those
students exempted from this requirement by initial placement testing. New and continuing
students with reading scores below the RD095 level are not eligible for ENGL001. Also required is
an Accuplacer English score of 0-79. Lecture hours will be used for calculating student load and
tuition (five hours lecture each week, plus required laboratory work). NO CREDIT.
III. Course Outcomes
Writing Process
1. Demonstrate the recursive writing process
(pre-writing, outlining, drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing)
2. Incorporate feedback from instructors and tutors effectively when revising writing assignments
3. Write and edit sentences that observe the conventions of standard American English
(grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation)
Sentence and Paragraph Writing
4. Write sentences that correctly use a variety of combining techniques and structures
5. Write (both in and out of class) unified, coherent paragraphs of 150+ words
(containing a topic sentence in each paragraph)
Essay Writing
6. Write (both in and out of class) multi-paragraph essays of 450+ words
(containing an introduction with a clear thesis statement; 2+ unified, coherent body paragraphs;
and a conclusion)
7. Fulfill assignment expectations and meet all requirements
(such as topic, organization, and length)
8. Use rhetorical strategies, based on audience and purpose, to develop essays
College Reading Strategies
9. Recognize the thesis statement (main idea) and the major supporting points in student and
professional essays
College Success Strategies
10. Demonstrate the ability to use word processing software to write, revise, and edit
documents according to a prescribed academic manuscript form
11. Use time management and organizational strategies (both in and out of class) to meet
deadlines for reading and writing assignments
IV. Course Requirements
1. A minimum of two paragraphs of 150+ words and four multi-paragraph essays of 450+ words
Paragraphs and essays, including revised versions, must be submitted in the ENGL001 binder.
2. Exercises in grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation
3. Tests and Quizzes that cover assigned study material
4. Reading Assignments of college-level essays
5. Writing Center or Lab Assignments
6. Assignments that cover college success strategies and student support services
7. Homework that typically requires two out-of-class study hours for each hour spent in the classroom
8. Additional Course Requirements as assigned by the instructor
9. ENGL001 Portfolio
The portfolio section of the ENGL001 binder must include three essays.
At least one of the essays must be a timed, in-class essay with no external feedback; this essay may
be a reflective piece. (Instructors who choose to assign a reflective piece will provide guidelines
for that assignment.) The instructor should schedule writing time during a minimum of two class
periods for in-class essay assignments. The three portfolio essays should be placed at the front
of the ENGL001 binder. To pass ENGL001, students must submit a portfolio that meets the
instructor’s
requirements and the Montgomery College English Department’s standards and
outcomes for ENGL001.
V. Books, Supplies, and Technology Requirements
●
Textbook: Real Skills with Readings: Sentences and Paragraphs for College, Work, and
Everyday Life (3rd edition) by Susan Anker (Bedford)
AND
● a Montgomery College student identification (ID) number and MyMC access
● a Montgomery College email address (Students should check their MC email daily.)
● a computer memory device
● a college-level dictionary
● a binder to hold all paragraphs and essays, including the three portfolio essays
● notebook paper, highlighter pens, and blue or black ballpoint pens
● a notebook or folder to hold paper and handouts
● (Here, instructors add any additional books, supplies, and technology requirements.)
VI. Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. The instructor may drop students if they are
absent more than the equivalent of one week of class. If students must miss a class, they are
responsible for any work assigned or completed during their absence. Students should not expect
their instructor to take time from the regularly scheduled class to tell students about work they
have missed. Instructors are available to meet with students during office hours or by
appointment.
Withdrawal from Class: The last day to withdraw from this class is _____________________.
VII. Grading
1. Requirements: Course requirements include a minimum of two paragraphs of 150+ words and
four multi-paragraph essays of 450+ words. To pass ENGL001, students must submit a portfolio that
meets the instructor’s requirements and the Montgomery College English Department’s standards and
outcomes for ENGL001. To qualify to pass ENGL001, students must fulfill the nine course
requirements
listed in Section IV of this syllabus.
(Here, instructors add their grading requirements.)
2. Standards: See the Montgomery College Portfolio Rubric.
3. Make-up Policy: (Here, instructors add their make-up policy.)
4. Late Policy: (Here, instructors add their late policy.)
5. Audit Policy: Students may choose to audit a class at the time of their initial registration, or they
may change to audit at any point prior to completion of 20% of the class. Faculty permission is not
required to register for audit. However, permission is required to change to audit after classes begin.
6. Final Course Grades: Letter grades in ENGL001 carry no college credit and do not affect GPA.
Students who qualify to pass ENGL001 by fulfilling the nine course requirements listed in section IV
will earn one of four final course grades from their instructor:
▪ A means students may enroll in either EN101 or EN101A next (if the reading requirement has been met).
▪
B means students must enroll in EN101A next (if the reading requirement has been met).
▪
C means students must enroll in EN002 next (if the reading requirement has been met).
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U means students must retake ENGL001 or take EL104 (based on the professor’s recommendation).
VIII. Classroom Policies
1. Student Code of Conduct: Regarding classroom behavior, the Montgomery College Student
Handbook states the following information:
If a student behaves disruptively in the classroom after the instructor has explained
the unacceptability of such conduct and the consequences that will result, the student may be
asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class time. If the student does not leave, the
faculty member [will] request the assistance of Security.
The faculty member and the student are expected to meet to resolve the issue before the
next class session. If, after a review of the situation and a restatement of the expected
behaviors, the student refuses to comply with the stated standards of conduct required, then
the faculty member should refer the issue in writing to the dean of student development for
action under the Student Code of Conduct.
Additional Codes of Conduct: (Here, instructors add any additional behavior policies.)
Professors reserve the right to amend this list at any time.
Students will be notified about any amendments.
2. Academic Honesty: Regarding academic honesty, the Montgomery College Student Handbook
states the following information:
Students who engage in any act [judged] by the classroom instructor to constitute
academic dishonesty or misconduct are subject to any and all sanctions deemed appropriate
by the classroom instructor, [including] grade sanctions for violations of academic ethics.
3. Support Services:
Writing Centers provide one-on-one tutoring for Montgomery College students on a walk-in and
appointment basis to support writing, reading, and language learning. For additional information,
including hours of operation, students should call the Writing Center Center at (240) 567-7402 or
visit the Writing Center in HU 002 .
Students who need disability accommodations should schedule an appointment to see their
instructor. These students will need a letter from Disability Support Services (DSS),
authorizing their accommodations. For additional information about DSS and accommodations,
students should call the Counseling and Advising office at 240-567-5058 or visit the DSS office
in CB 122.
4. Veteran/Active Reserve Military Personnel Support: Students who are veterans or on active or
reserve status who are interested in information regarding opportunities, programs, and/or
services should visit the Combat2College website at www.montgomerycollege.edu/combat2college.
5. College Closings: Regarding emergency closing of the College, the Montgomery College Catalog
states the following information:
If inclement weather forces the College or any campus or College facility to suspend classes
or close, public service announcements will be provided to local radio and television stations as
early as possible. [Students] can also find out the opening status by calling the College’s main
information line at 240-567-5000 or by visiting our website at www.montgomerycollege.edu.
6. Printing at MC: Your printing login and password are sent directly to your MC email address from
WEPA. If you delete this email by mistake, visit www.wepanow.com, type your WEPA “Username”
(Your WEPA “Username” is your MC email address.), and click “Forgot your password?”
To your MC email address, WEPA will email a link to change your password. This process will take a
few minutes. For more information about printing at MC, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/printing.