EGL 210

ENGLISH 210 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS


I.	Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Name	Credit	Lecture	Lab
	EGL	210	Intermediate Expository Writing	3	3	0

II.

Prerequisite:

None

III.

Course (Catalog) Description:

This course develops student competence in preparation of compositions of extended length and emphasizes attention to stylistic techniques. It is recommended for the student whose education or career plans will require writing with clarity, precision and elegance.

IV.

Learning Objectives:

Students who satisfactorily complete the course will have given evidence of the following competencies:

1. Be able to discuss with some particular references the development of rhetoric studies in the western world

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the conventions of standard written English

3. Prove capable of writing compositions that demonstrate an awareness of the traditional modes of development

4. Prove capable of writing compositions that demonstrate special attention of both purpose and audience

5. Prove capable of writing compositions that demonstrate the appropriate relationship between logical thinking and effective writing

6. Give evidence of developing a mature and effective prose style that is capable of adjusting to various writing situations

Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI.

Sequence of Topics:

I. Rhetorical Theory

trends and developments in writing
history of rhetoric

II. Language

development
dialects
tone

III. Style

mimetic writing
sentence combining (transformational grammar)

IV. Audience

purpose
tone

V. Logic

critical thinking
organization

VI. Modes of Development of the Essay

definition
comparison/contrast
classification
process analysis
causal analysis
illustration

VII. Independent projects

Students will consult with instructor on a research project suited to their specific education or career plans. Such projects might be in the area of writing and business, writing and literature, writing and education, writing and science, etc.

The outline is topical; instructors need not cover all of the topics under modes of development in the order presented, but should make some attempt at introducing the modes to the students. The length of the essays is to be determined by the instructor and the student.

VII.

Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, discussion, writing exercises, film and other media presented to help achieve the course objectives.

VIII.

Course Practices Required:

Reading and writing. Examinations are optional. A minimum of 3,000 words in a variety of assignments.

IX.

Required Materials:

Suggested Texts: Stewart, Donald, The Versatile Writer.

Check with the Chairman for current list.

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Evaluation methods include grading of student writings, exercises and otherclass activities.

Examinations are optional.

XI.

Other Course Information:

Attendance policy

For whatever information/procedures the instructor holds the student accountable.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

June 2006