All readings, assignments, and resources are
English 21 at http://lavc.edu/canvas
and relate the content of what
they read to experience outside
the classroom.
2. Write focused, coherently
Class # 15712 organized, well-developed What’s Inside:
paragraphs and/or essays using
details to support a clear thesis, Grading Policies…………Pg 2
Student and demonstrate competence in
Learning basic Standard English
grammar and usage.
Getting Help…………… Pg 3
Outcomes: Major Assignments………Pg 3
Contact Information:
As a result of completing this
Instructor: Scott Weigand
course, students will be able
Email:
[email protected] For
to do the following:
class questions, use message
1. Demonstrate critical option in Canvas
reading comprehension skills, Office Hours: Wed: 10:00
including the ability to am-12:00pm
analyze, synthesize, evaluate, LARC 229
and question basic college- Phone: 818-947-2811
Required texts and materials:
The Straight -A Conspiracy by Hunter Maats and Katie O'Brien.
Kindle Edition for $13.99Link to Purchase.
Print Copy for $13.99 Link to Purchase. Purchase right away so you
have access by week two. There will also be free downloadable
articles from the class website and the Internet.
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There is no failure except in no longer trying. –Elbert Hubbard
Prerequisite-Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English
placement process or satisfactory completion of English 33.
Grading System
Plagiarism:
From page 164 of LAVC
Schedule of Classes: Student
Conduct and Disciplinary
Actions:
Plagiarism is the representation
of expression of ideas from
either published or unpublished
work(s) as students own. LAVC
encourages students to always
cite sources to avoid the
appearance of plagiarism. Using
text from internet sources
without proper citation is
considered to be plagiarism.
Consequences of Cheating
At the time of the violation,
penalties for academic
dishonesty determined by the
instructor can result in a zero
score for the exam or item in
question. In addition, the Vice
President of Student Services,
or designee, may impose other
penalties for violations of the
Student Code of Conduct. In addition to the above point totals,that contribute to your
There is no need to plagiarize!
I am here to help you. grade, you must successfully complete the following required
module homework assignments: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16
Lets work together to
pursue knowledge, not
Modules/Due Dates:
chase grades.
• Each new module for the week will be available on that
Monday at 8:00 a.m.
• Assignments for each week will be due the next Sunday at
11:59 p.m.
• Late assignments submitted past the due date will not be
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accepted.
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper
or your self-confidence. -Robert Frost
Special Circumstance:
Overview of Assignments (Subject to Change) If you require special
course adaptation or
Weeks Concept accommodations because
of a disability, or if you
have emergency medical
1 Getting familiar with Canvas and English 21 Online
information that I should
(Overview of navigating the website, syllabus, goal setting, be aware of, please let me
diagnostic writing, and survey.) know as soon as possible.
2-4 Active and Critical Reading (Overview of concepts, short
readings, practice/application, and reflection.)
5-6 Writing Process (Purpose and audience, myths about
writing, practice/application, and reflection.) Strategies for Success
Participation:
7-10 Paragraph Writing It is important that you check
(Overview of structure, rhetorical and organizational strategies, in and complete assignments
practice/application, and reflection. on a weekly basis. I suggest
Students will write up to two paragraphs per week.) checking Canvas at least every
other day.
11-14 Essay Writing Getting Help: We all
(Overview of structure, rhetorical strategies, unity/coherence, experience difficulties with
practice/application, and reflection.) Students will write two short our writing; however, there are
plenty of resources available.
essays,1-2 pages in length.) I am here to help. Please see
me during my office hours, or
15 Final Revision of Essay schedule an appointment to
16 Turn in Final Self Evaluation meet with me. I will try to
respond to email within 48
hours.
Grammar will be addressed within the context of writing and
reading assignments throughout the semester. For any writing questions
related to your courses, visit
the Writing Center for one-to-
one assistance. The phone
number is 818-947-2810, and
it’s located in LARC 229.For
additional resources, visit the
website at
www.lavc.edu/writingcenter
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