Syllabi produced for this assignment must contain the following items. (They optionally may contain other information, but the following is required.) Items marked with footnotes have standardized language. Sample syllabi will be provided for review.
1 The course goals for ENG 101 defined by the University Studies curriculum and required by the university are as follows: Students will identify the structural components, including thesis, supporting evidence, and various rhetorical strategies, for all essays read and written. Students will articulate in a variety of venues how audience expectation shapes purpose in their own writing and in the essays they read. [CMP1] Through a variety of writing and speaking opportunities, students will demonstrate how multiple assigned readings are “in conversation” with one another. [CMP2] Students will summarize an array of viewpoints they have read on a given topic. Students will synthesize these viewpoints as a means of “mapping” a field of perspectives. Students will analyze these viewpoints in order to assess how and where their own views and experiences relate to those they've encountered in their reading. [CMP3] Students will demonstrate a familiarity with the stages of the composing process. Students will engage in rubric-guided peer review. Students will demonstrate through proofreading and editing an awareness of the difference between a working draft and a polished version of an essay. Students will enact a revision of their writing, thereby demonstrating an awareness of the ongoing nature of the writing process. [CMP4]
2 The language suggested by UNCW's Center for Teaching Excellence for statements regarding academic honesty, including plagiarism, is as follows: All members of UNCW’s community are expected to follow the academic Honor Code. Please read the UNCW Honor Code carefully (as covered in the UNCW Student Handbook and available here: http://www.uncw.edu/odos/honorcode/). Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated in this class. Please be especially familiar with UNCW’s position on plagiarism as outlined in the UNCW Student Handbook. Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty in which you take someone else’s ideas and represent them as your own.
3 The language suggested by UNCW's Center for Teaching Excellence for statements regarding students with disabilities is as follows: Students with diagnosed disabilities should contact the Disability Resource Center (962-7555, http://uncw.edu/disability/). Please give me a copy of the letter you receive from the Disability Resource Center detailing class accommodations you may need. If you require accommodation for test-taking, please make sure I have the referral letter no less than three days before the test.
4 The language suggested by UNCW's Center for Teaching Excellence for statements regarding violence and harassment is as follows: UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for any kind of violent or harassing behavior. If you are experiencing an emergency of this type contact the police at 911 or UNCW CARE (962-2273, http://uncw.edu/care/). Resources for individuals concerned with a violent or harassing situation can be located at http://www.uncw.edu/wsrc/crisis.html.
5 The language suggested by UNCW regarding religious holidays is as follows: In accordance with NC SL 2010-211, students are entitled to two excused absences for religious observances per academic year. Students must inform the instructor in writing the first week of class if they will miss any classes due to religious observance. Additionally, students should inform the Registrar the first week of class who will then coordinate with the corresponding course instructors. Any absence for religious purposes will be considered unexcused unless a student submits the request in writing the first week to the instructor or Registrar. |