Harrisburg Area Community College Course Syllabus Spring 2015 Course Title

---

Harrisburg Area Community College 

Course Syllabus 

Spring 2015 

Course Title:   English Composition II     

CRN:               

ENGL 102 V15 (32343)

 

 

 

 

Instructor:      Evelyn Beck  

Credit Hours: 3 

Prerequisite:   A "C" or higher in ENGL 101 

Term:              January 20-May 12, 2015 

E-mail:            

[e-mail]

  

All questions received by email will be answered within two business days unless I have notified 

you that I am out of town. After the course begins, please use the email function within D2L to 

contact me whenever possible. 

Phone:   

864-221-3814 (please call before 7:00 P.M. Eastern time) 

HACC's Help Desk :  717-780-2570 

Online Office Hours:  I am in and out of the course most days; please call or email if you'd like  

  to set up an appointment to talk by phone or Skype 

Class Hours:   No proctored exams or campus meetings are required. 

Texts/Materials:       

Barnet, Sylvan, and Hugo Bedau. Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical 

Thinking and Argument, With Readings, 10th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014. ISBN: 

978-1-4576-4998-1 

Course Description:    

English 102 builds on the principles of English 101. Research, interpretation, and argumentation 

are emphasized. 

  

Prerequisites: 

 

 

ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher and completion of ENGL 003, or 007, with grades of C or 

higher, or their equivalent. 

  

Learning Outcomes:   

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 

---



                 

Read critically to identify and analyze an author’s position, purpose, voice,  

audience, and writing style 



                 

Recognize fallacious and/or misleading arguments 



                 

Use an accepted academic format and documentation style 



                 

Identify, gather, and evaluate information from a variety of primary and 

 

secondary sources, including electronic sources 



                 

Summarize, analyze, and incorporate information and ideas from sources 



                 

Write at a level of advanced complexity of thought, diction, and style 



                 

Use audience-appropriate rhetorical strategies to organize and develop 

 

academic writing 



                 

Present conclusions and judgments that are consistent with the preceding 

 

arguments and evidence 

To successfully complete this course, each student will be required to do the following:  

          

??? Read all materials as assigned.  

          

??? Post weekly on the discussion board.  

          

??? Complete the five writing assignments. 

          

  

Attendance Policy AP661  

Attendance for this online class will be taken by work submitted each week. If you meet all 

deadlines for the week, you will be considered present for each class hour that week. For each 

deadline you miss, you will be absent for a class hour.  

Since this is an online class, if you fail to submit assignments for two weeks in a row (which 

would be the same as not attending class for two weeks), I will contact you about the possibility 

of being withdrawn from the course.  

  

Planned Sequence of Instruction  

Every English 102 class consists of four to eight writing assignments. A single 

assignment typically includes: 

-instructor’s presentation/explanation of assignment  

-reading and class discussion of assigned material. Later assignments in the 

course typically require more independent reading and research by students. 

-writing of initial drafts. Consultation with instructor, or group sessions in class to 

revise drafts. 

-possible consultation or group work to revise second drafts. 

-grading of assignments by instructor 

-possible further revision of selected assignments in the preparation of a final 

portfolio of work for the course 

  

Assessment of Student Learning  

---

Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of 

regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been 

determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s 

assessment management system.  

  

The final semester grade will be computed on a point system.  

Posted responses to 15 weekly discussions  

Visual Argument Analysis (500 words) 

Written Argument Analysis (500 words) 

Personal Argument (750 words) 

Researched Argument 1 (1000 words) 

Researched Argument 2 (1000 words) 

Total  

  

A = 900-1000 points  

B = 800-899 points  

C = 700-799 points  

D = 600-699 points  

F = Below 600 points 

  

No extra credit is offered. 

150 points  

100 points  

100 points  

150 points  

250 points  

250 points 

1000 points  

  

  

All writing assignments must meet the following criteria:  

          

--Documents must be saved in Word or as a rich text file (.rtf)  

--Typed using a 12-point font in Times New Roman 

          

--Double-spaced with one-inch margins.  

          

--Follow MLA format (heading, page headers, appropriate titled, parenthetical citations, 

etc.)  

          

--Contain a Works Cited page when outside work is referenced  

          

--Be original work by the person whose name appears on the paper, with appropriate 

references and citations for ideas that are not the author’s own  

  

Academic Honesty AP594:  

---

Any student who presents an assignment that is not his or her own work, whether in part or as a 

whole, is guilty of plagiarism, whether the intent was to plagiarize or not. Plagiarism and 

cheating are not allowed and will be prosecuted fully. Students who plagiarize or cheat will 

receive a zero on that assignment and an F for the course. In order to avoid plagiarism, correctly 

cite all ideas that are not your own with both parenthetical citations and a correctly formatted 

Works Cited page. And if not quoting, use your own words and your own sentence structure. . 

Material that is not quoted and that is not in your own words is considered plagiarized even if 

you cite the source. 

  

Withdrawal Policy AP667  

No grade will be given to students who withdraw during the refund period. A student who fails 

to attend class the first three weeks will be dropped at the end of the third week. A W will be 

granted by the instructor for students who withdraw prior to the midpoint of the semester (noted 

on the HACC calendar). After the midpoint, the instructor may grant either a W or an F 

depending on student performance and extenuating circumstances and the date. If a situation 

develops that makes it impossible to do the necessary work to finish the course work, please let 

me know by phone or e-mail. We may be able to work through the difficulties; if, however, if 

you really cannot finish the course, you must officially withdraw or the result will be a failing 

grade.  

  

Incomplete Grade Policy 

The grade of Incomplete is an option available to students who demonstrated the potential to 

pass the class if the extenuating circumstance had not occurred, particularly in the last two weeks 

of a course. That is, a student who is doing well in the class and becomes ill and cannot finish the 

semester may be given an Incomplete if just the last assignment is missing. A failing student who 

has shown little interest in the material or participating in class and simply wishes for a second 

chance to receive a passing grade will NOT receive an Incomplete.  

  

Late Papers  

If you submit a paper late, 5 points will be deducted for each day that is late. Because you will 

drop a letter day every two days, I urge you to meet deadlines in order for you to earn the best 

grade possible. However, to allow for such problems as illness and technology failure, you may 

turn one paper in up to two days late with no penalty. 

  

Course Expectations:  

---

College is a place for adults to further their educations. As a result, all communications with your 

peers and with me is to be professional, respectful, and courteous. All reading and writing 

assignments should be completed by the date they appear on the syllabus. Be careful to look 

ahead so that you are adequately prepared for each assignment.  

  

Contact:  

Please contact me anytime via email or through D2L with questions or concerns. I will always 

reply within 48 hours unless I have notified you that I am out of town, but I will usually reply 

within 24 hours. If you have not heard from me in that time hours, please contact me again, as I 

may not have gotten your previous message. If you have a question that is not personal, use the 

“Ask Evelyn” section of the discussion board so that my answer will benefit everyone. If your 

question is personal, use D2L email.  

 

 

Anti-Discrimination Policy 

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective 

and  current  students  because  of  race,  color,  sex,  religious  creed,  ancestry,  national  origin, 

handicap  or  disability,  record  of  a  handicap  or  disability,  perceived  handicap  or  disability, 

relationship  or  association  with  an  individual  with  a  handicap  or  disability,  use  of  a  guide  or 

support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals.  The Pennsylvania Fair 

Educational  Opportunities  Act  (“PFEOAct”)  prohibits  discrimination  against  prospective  and 

current  students  because  of  race,  religion,  color,  ancestry,  national  origin,  sex,  handicap  or 

disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship 

or association with an individual with a handicap or disability. Information about these laws may 

be  obtained  by  visiting  the  Pennsylvania  Human  Relations  Commission  website  at 

www. phrc.state.pa.us. 

  

Academic Help 

Tutoring services for online students are available through Smarthinking.com. Use 

the Smarthinking link on our homepage. If you encounter problems, contact Elisa Cohen at 717-

780-3203 or 1-800-222-4222 ext. 3203. 

  

You can also post up to two drafts of each of the first four essay assignments on the discussion 

board in the “Essay Workshop” section for feedback from the instructor in advance of the due 

date. For other questions, use the “Ask Evelyn” section of the discussion area. 

---

  

Counseling Services 

The Virtual Campus Counselor is Bob Karas. You can reach him at 

[e-mail]

. 

  

STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS: 

  

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus 

disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here:  

http://www.hacc.edu/Students/DisabilityServices/Contact-Disability-Services.cfm

  

  

EEOC POLICY 005: 

   

 It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to 

discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, 

religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of 

birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, 

gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected 

classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity 

for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities 

and women. 

  

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective 

and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, 

handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, 

relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or 

support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals. 

  

The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits discrimination 

against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national 

origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or 

disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability. 

---

  

Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations 

Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us 

 

HACC—Gettysburg Campus 

Peggy Violette Coordinator Disability Services 

101 J 

731 Old Harrisburg Road 

Gettysburg, PA 17325 

Phone: [phone] 

Fax:  [phone] 

Email: [e-mail] 

  

HACC—Harrisburg Campus 

Carole Kerper 

Director, Disability Services 

Cooper 230 

One HACC Drive 

Harrisburg, PA 17110 

Phone: [phone] 

Fax: [phone] 

Email: [e-mail]  

  

HACC—Lancaster Campus 

---

Vicki Van Hise  

Coordinator, Disability Services 

Main 212B 

1641 Old Philadelphia Pike 

Lancaster, PA 17602 

Phone: [phone] 

Fax: [phone] 

Email: [e-mail] 

  

HACC—Lebanon Campus 

Deborah Bybee 

Coordinator, Disability Services 

104F 

735 Cumberland Street 

Lebanon, PA 17042 

Phone: [phone] 

Email: [e-mail] 

  

HACC—York Campus 

Lori Shoemaker—MSS, LSW 

Coordinator, Disability Services 

YL 134A 

2010 Pennsylvania Avenue  

York, PA17404 

---

Phone: [phone] 

Fax: [phone] 

Email: [e-mail]   

  

HACC—Virtual Learning 

Deborah Bybee 

Coordinator, Disability Services 

104F 

735 Cumberland Street 

Lebanon, PA 17042 

Phone: [phone] 

Email: [e-mail] 

  

  

  

Week  Date 

Reading Assignment due 

Discussion 

Board 

posts due 

(

Thursday

, 

Sunday

) 

Writing 

Assignment 

due 

(

Saturday

) 

1 

1-20 to 

1-25 

*Text: pp. 141-166 

Discussion 

Board 1 

  

2 

1-26 to 

2-1 

*Text: pp. 167-176 

Discussion 

Board 2 

Visual 

Argument 

Analysis 

3 

2-2 to 

2-8 

*Text: pp. 179-196, 587-592 

Discussion 

Board 3 

  

4 

2-9 to 

2-15 

*Text: pp. 523-527 

Discussion 

Board 4 

Written 

Argument 

Analysis 

5 

2-16 to 

2-22 

*Text: pp. 228-259 

Discussion 

Board 5 

  

---

6 

2-23 to 

3-1 

*Text: pp. 259-266 

Discussion 

Board 6 

  

7 

3-2 to 

3-8 

*Online reading: 

https://www.owens.edu/writing/sentvar.pdf 

Discussion 

Board 7 

Personal 

Argument 

March 9-15 Term Break 

8 

3-16 to 

3-22 

*Text: pp. 267-313, 317  

Discussion 

Board 8 

  

9 

3-23 to 

3-29 

*Text: pp. 318-325 

Discussion 

Board 9 

  

10 

3-30 to 

4-5 

*Text: pp. 301-313 (review these pages that 

you previously read) 

Discussion 

Board 10 

  

11 

4-6 to 

4-12 

*Text: pp. 465-470 

Discussion 

Board 11 

Researched 

Argument 1 

12 

4-13 to 

4-19 

*Text: pp. 471-475 

Discussion 

Board 12 

  

13 

4-20 to 

4-26 

*Text: pp. 476-481 

Discussion 

Board 13 

  

14 

4-27 to 

5-3 

*Text: pp. 542-544 

Discussion 

Board 14 

Researched 

Argument 2 

15 

5-4 to 

5-10 

 

Last day to submit late work is Sunday, 

May 10. 

Discussion 

Board 15