COMPOSITION FOR COLLEGE WITH MATHEMATICS

EAP 121 B and Math 155 A

WINTER 2001

 

 

Instructors:     Sue Sutherland-Hanson            and       Deann Leoni

Office:             EAS 107                                              ALD 216

Phone:             425-640-1721                                     425-640-1184

Office Hours:  

            Monday – Thursday: 9:30-10:35                       Monday & Wednesday: 1:00 - 2:10

                                                                                    Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 - 12:00

 

 

Textbook:  Independent Writing O’Donnell and Paiva (not Getting There!)

 

Last day for 100% refund:                    Jan. 12

Last day to add a class:             Jan. 22

Holiday, Martin Luther King Day:         Jan. 15th

Holiday, President’s Day:                      Feb. 19st

Advising:                                              Feb. 27th

Classes End:                                         Mar. 23rd

 

Course Description:

Composition for College is a writing course that prepares non-native English speakers to succeed in English 100 and other college classes that require writing.  Writing is a college-wide ability, so you can expect to write papers in many different classes.  EAP 121 is a course for students who are reading at a 10th grade reading level or above and whose listening/speaking skills are adequate for college level lecture and discussion with native speakers.  We will also work in EAP 121B on college success strategies.

 

Course Goals:

 

You will demonstrate the ability to produce effective essays by:

            -analyzing and understanding writing assignments

-breaking down writing assignments into several steps and drafts

            -using essay structure with a variety of topics

            -writing to meet American readers’ expectations in order to be clear:

(These expectations will influence the order of ideas, use of transitions, amount of development, and unity of thought.  In addition, clear English prose require grammatically and mechanically correct language, complete sentences and accurate, precise vocabulary.)

-understanding and thinking critically about the text and lecture concepts at a level that meets college instructors’ expectations.  Note:  Critical Thinking is also a college wide ability.  Writing helps Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking helps writing.  You will need to think hard in this class.

 

 

So What’s different about Section B this Quarter?

 

This quarter, our second essay will focus on a topic which requires mathematical support and graphing as an illustration in each student’s essay.  During this 3-week unit, Deann Leoni, Edmonds Community College Math Instructor, will be teaching you the mathematical skills necessary to complete this essay assignment.  I will help you with your essay structure and language development.  Deann will assess your math skills in the essay to determine your grade in Math 155 (see below), a 1-credit attachment to EAP 121.

 

EAP 121 Grading and Advancement:

I will evaluate your writing ability on each piece of writing in terms of your readiness for English 100.  Your job is to prove through your practice of the process of writing and your demonstrated ability to write that you are ready for English 100. A panel of readers from the EAP Department and the English Department will review your work before your Registration Date for Spring Quarter.  Advancement to English 100 requires a Permit Form which depends on two criteria:

1.       A final grade of 2.5 in EAP 121

2.       A writing sample(s) that shows readiness for English 100

 

If both criteria are not met, then I will advise you of a class that further develops writing or study skills that can support your later advancement into English 100.

 

Grading in EAP 121:

 

Essay grades will be broken down into three parts:

1.       In-class writing abilities:  25% - usually early drafts that you will continue to revise.

 

2.       Process:    25% - This grade will depend on attendance, homework, understanding of assignments, following of directions, turning in all steps on due dates, revisions that respond to instructor’s suggestions, and use of the Writing Center.

 

3.       Final Drafts of Essays:   50% - This grade will use an ability checklist with which you will become familiar.  No final drafts of essays will be accepted without adequate process (several drafts).

 

Grading in MATH 155:

 

1.      In-class exercises:  25% - worksheets that you will work through in class

 

2.      Homework:  25% - worksheets that you need to do to prepare for your essay

 

3.      Final Draft of Essay:  50% - math content and analysis in your final paper.