CLBR 087

Fall Quarter 2009

Academic Reading and Writing

Texts

Reading for Thinking by Laraine Flemming (Sixth Edition)

All Souls by Michael Patrick McDonald

Raven’s Cry by Christie Harris

Shackleton’s Way by Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell

            Textbooks available at the Seattle University Book Store

Course Goals

To improve reading comprehension

To develop critical reading and writing skills

To answer in-class essay questions effectively

To identify thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details in

 reading and produce them in writing

To recognize and accurately paraphrase, summarize, and synthesize materials

To write a formal outline

To learn how to cite sources appropriately

To understand and use proper punctuation

Course Work & Participation

The course work for this class consists of reading logs, reading and writing assignments, textbook assignments, occasional quizzes, and two in-class, timed essay tests.

 No makeup quizzes or essay tests will be given.

             No late assignments will be accepted.

All formal written assignments must follow appropriate university format, such as neatly typed and double-spaced on white bond paper using 12-point font; the right margin should not be justified. 

The upper left corner should contain the following single-spaced information: 

CLBR 087 Academic Reading and Writing

Your Name

Date 

Class participation is defined as contributing comments and questions, displaying appropriate listening behavior, engaging in course material, completing homework and other assignments on time, and coming to class prepared with books, assignments and supplies. 

Grading

In order to pass this class, students must earn C or above.   If your grade falls below C, you will be required to repeat this course the following quarter.  In this case, the letter grade F will appear on your student transcripts, but will not affect your GPA 

Percentage breakdown of grades:       3 Major Assignments             (10 % x 3)       30%

2 In-Class Essays                    (20% x 2)        40%

                                                            Reading Logs                                                 25%

                                                            Participation/Progress                                       5% 

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as using the ideas and words of other individuals without giving credit or acknowledging their work.  It is a serious academic offense if students submit assignments as their own work, but this work in part or whole represents the work of another.  In this case, an appropriate course of action or penalties will be determined according to the Policies and Procedures for violations of the Academic Honesty Code.

(See the Academic Honesty Policy for further information.) 

The last day of class is Friday, December 4^th. 

There is no class on the following:  Wednesday, November 11^th (Veterans’ Day), and Wednesday - Friday, November 25^th – 28^th (Thanksgiving Recess).

NOTE:  This syllabus is only a guideline of course policies and goals.  The instructor reserves the right to modify course objectives, concepts, and components during the quarter.  If subsequent changes in the course goals or policies occur, students will receive updated information and syllabus revisions.