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English 1302 MC Syllabus

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Midland College 

Syllabus 

ENGL 1302 

Composition II  

Spring 2024

Felicia Dz Stovall 

 

                  Instructor Information:     

                        Instructor Name:  Felicia Dz Stovall, Associate Professor

                        Email: fstovall@midland.edu

                        Office Location: TC Rm 183

                        Office Phone: 432-685-4667

                        Personal cell: 361-438-6131  (see syllabus for time windows)

                        Office Hours: M-F 8 am to 10 am  LIVE online, TR 12 to 2 pm online, R 4 pm to 5:30 pm LIVE, 

                        Lang Hub hrs:  W 1 to 3 (Lang Hub online)

                        Google chat I.D.: Fcdziadek

                        Writing Hub Hours:   M/W 11 to 12 

                        English Department Chair: Dr Chris. Brown            

                        Fine Arts and Communications Division Dean:  Dr. William Feeler

                        Secretary:  Ms. Lula Lee

                        Division Office:  135 AFA

                        Phone:  432/685-4624

                        Division Office hours:  8-5, M-F

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. Course assignments will include a minimum of 6000 words of writing.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.

 

Students must submit original work created by themselves. This prohibits payment to others, copying and pasting from someone else, or using a bot for work creation. It is essential for students to generate original content from their own thoughts.

 

Note: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) for writing, unless explicitly authorized by the instructor, is deemed as academic dishonesty and will be treated accordingly.

 

 

Students must actively participate in an online class by completing an academic assignment required by the instructor by the official census date.  Students who do not do so will be reported as never attended and dropped from the course.

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research processes
  2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays
  3. Analyze interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the logical and ethical uses of evidence
  4. Write in a style that clearly communicated meaning, builds credibility, and inspired belief or action.
  5.  Apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, sound reasoning, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.
  6. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., MLA, APA, CMS, etc), including appropriate page format, documentation. 
  7. Write an extended research paper, using principles of effective writing from English 1301. and providing appropriate documentation.
  8. Use current technology to exchange email, access course materials, conduct research, submit electronic files, and gather information.
  9. Demonstrate personal responsibility by citing all sources properly, writing without plagiarism, and doing independent work.  

 

Core Objectives

This course fulfills three hours of the Communications requirement in the Midland College Core Curriculum. The Core Curriculum is a set of courses that provides students with a foundation of knowledge, skills, and educational experiences that are essential for all learning. The URL for the Core Curriculum is http://catalog.midland.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=738

 

Composition courses explore writing as both a process and a product, using underlying rhetorical strategies to inform and persuade an identified audience. As part of the core, this course addresses the following four objectives:

 

Critical ThinkingThe course involves creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, evaluation, and synthesis of information. Mastery of these skills is accomplished through the following: class discussions; writing group discussions and peer reviews; exploration of invention strategies to draft essays; revision of essays; and reflecting on the writing process and final product.

 

CommunicationThe course includes effective written, oral, and visual communication. Students are required to participate in all of the following: class discussions; informal class presentations; creation of visual presentations; writing essays in a variety of modes and intended to accomplish a variety of purposes.

 

Teamwork: Students will learn to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. They will accomplish this by participating in a writing group throughout the semester for discussion of concepts taught in class; conducting peer reviews of assignments in their writing group before submitting them for grading; completing in-class group projects; and delivering informal group presentations to the class.

 

Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. They will accomplish this by submitting original work and using appropriate documentation and attribution when using another’s words or ideas.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS (Text may vary) 

everything's an argument w readings 9th edition.  by: Andrea A Lunsford, John Ruszkiewicz and Keith Walters .  ISBN 978-1-31-24447-7 

Most students will have paid for this e-book version of the text when paying tuition. Students will access the book through the RedShelf link in Canvas.

(Additional readings will be provided.) -Thanks

 

Adobe Reader (Links to an external site)

 

FREE ACCESS TO MICROSOFT 365

All Midland College students have a free Microsoft Office 365 account via the Midland College website: Microsoft 365 Offer. Students should go to that website for instructions for accessing their account to create Word, Excel, and other Microsoft documents.

 

Adobe Reader (Links to an external site)

 

All course journals, discussions, classwork, and group work must be computer-generated on Word and posted.  There might be exceptions but your instructor will let you know about those exceptions, otherwise, always plan on typing everything out.  Documents must be in WORD or Google docs. Please note if one decides to use Google docs the instructor MUST have access to the files; if the instructor is not given access there will be one request and then a zero will be earned.  

THE ONLY TWO FORMATS ACCEPTED ARE LISTED ABOVE, anything else is NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Plagiarism is defined as the appropriation, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work offered for credit. A student commits plagiarism if he/she:

1. fails to acknowledge the sources of any information in a paper which is not either common knowledge or personal knowledge. A student can acknowledge a source through in-text citations, attribution lines, footnotes, or other forms of documentation approved by the instructor. (Common knowledge  is the basic information within a field or discipline, as well as most historical dates and facts, and many ordinary observations.)

2. fails to acknowledge direct quotation either by using quotation marks or (for longer passages) indentationWithout the quotation marks or indentation, passages copied directly from a source might be considered plagiarized even if it is followed by an in-text citation or a footnote. The citation or footnote acknowledges that there is a source, but it does not indicate that the writer has borrowed someone else’s exact words. If a writer uses the language of a source, word-for word, he/she must use quotation marks or block indentation.

3. merely paraphrases the original words of the source. Some students think they can avoid a charge of plagiarism by changing a few words in each sentence they copy or by rearranging the shape of phrases or the order of sentences in a paragraph. This is not true. When taking notes students must be careful to put ideas in their own words or to use direct quotations when relying on phrases directly borrowed from a source.

4. borrows the ideas, examples, or structure of the source without acknowledging it. A student can be guilty of plagiarism if he/she systematically borrows the ideas and organization of a source even if the language of the piece is on a major news event by using exactly the same ideas in the same order as they appear in an article in any popular news magazine.

5. takes, buys, or receives a paper written by someone else and presents it as the student’s own.

6. uses one paper for two different courses, or re-uses a paper previously submitted for credit, without the prior approval of the instructor or instructors.

7. Submitting a finalized research paper with no Works Cited page or vise/versa submitting a paper with a Works Cited page with no in-text citations is a form of plagiarism. The reader is unable to distinguish the writer's thoughts and ideas from the source.  A paper submitted with either one or both of these errors will earn an F. 

8. Uses a bot to create assignments/essays and presents the work as their own.

 

 

Penalties

If a student has any questions or doubts about the way he/she is employing sources or assistance in any given assignment, he/she is advised to consult the instructor before handing in the assignment. The penalties for any type of scholastic dishonesty described in this statement can be severe and can adversely affect the student’s permanent academic record. The instructor has the primary responsibility for recommending the penalty in cases of academic dishonesty after consultation with the Division Dean and the student. Students may seek review of the decision or redress of a grievance related to their participation in college programs or activities. The instructor does have the right to enforce any one of the following penalties for scholastic dishonesty at his/her discretion and in response to each particular case:

1. Failure of the assignment;

2. Failure of the course;

3. Recommendation for disciplinary action, including institutional suspension or dismissal.

 

Plagiarism could very well result in a failing grade on that assignment. A second plagiarized paper may result in an F for the course.

 

COURSE POLICIES

Policy may vary on such policies as attendance, submission of papers and deadlines, format or papers, use of Canvas, participation, email correspondence, portfolios, and course schedule. 

 

All course journals, discussions, class work, group work must be computer-generated on Word and posted.  There might be exceptions but your instructor will let  you know about those exceptions, otherwise, always plan on typing everything out.  

 

 All course journals, discussions, classwork, and group work must be computer-generated on Word and posted.  There might be exceptions but your instructor will let you know about those exceptions, otherwise, always plan on typing everything out.  Documents must be in WORD or google docs. Please note if one decides to use Google docs the instructor  MUST have access to the files; if the instructor is not given access there will be one request and then a zero will be earned.  

 

 

GRADING STANDARDS

A Papers/Essays:

· Follow the directions

· Have a clear, central purpose and manageable topic for the length of the paper

· Pay attention to the needs and expectations of the audience

· Have a thesis that clearly and specifically states the argument of the paper

· Have topic sentences that state the purpose of the paragraph, as well as support and develop the thesis

· Have paragraphs that appropriately support and develop the topic sentence of each paragraph

· Are organized logically and persuasively both at the sentence level and as a unified whole

· Use Standard English and appropriate word choice/tone

· Create correctly formatted quotations, paraphrases, parenthetical citations, and Works Cited (if research is required)

 

B Papers/Essays:

· Follow the directions

· Have a clear, central purpose and manageable topic for the length of the paper

· Pay attention to the needs and expectations of the audience

· Have a thesis that may need slight revision to clearly and specifically state the argument of the paper

· Have topic sentences that may need slight revision to clearly state the purpose of the paragraph, as well as support and develop the thesis

· Have paragraphs that may need slight revision to appropriately support and develop the topic sentence of each paragraph

· Are organized mostly logically and persuasively both at the sentence level and as a unified whole but may need revision to improve

· Use Standard English and appropriate word choice/tone, though minor editing may be necessary

· Have mostly correctly formatted quotations, paraphrases, parenthetical citations, and Works Cited, though minor editing may be necessary (if research is required)

 

C Papers/Essays:

· Follow the directions

· Have a purpose that needs clearer focus to better achieve the assigned length of the paper

· Minimally attend to the needs of the audience and need revision to be fully compelling

· Have a thesis that needs revision to be focused and specific enough to make a strong, forceful argument

· Have topic sentences that need revision to support and develop the thesis explicitly and clearly

· Have paragraphs that are underdeveloped and need revision to adequately support the topic sentence; alternatively, the paragraphs are overdeveloped and need either cutting down or splitting into multiple paragraphs to be easily followed

· Lack strong organization and logic in the development of an argument over the course of the paper

· Need significant editing in Standard English and appropriate word choice/tone

· Have incorrectly or inconsistently formatted quotations, paraphrases, parenthetical citations, and Works Cited (if research is required)

 

D Papers/Essays

· Inadequately follow the directions

· Lack a clear sense of purpose to guide a focused argument persuasively across the length of the paper

· Are inattentive to the needs of the audience

· Have a weak thesis that fails to provide an original argument

· Have topic sentences that do not support/develop the thesis and/or fail to make a clear statement that can be supported

· Have paragraphs that are underdeveloped and/or do not support the topic sentence; alternatively, paragraphs are overdeveloped and do not support the topic sentence succinctly or persuasively

· Are illogically organized with content that is irrelevant, interchangeable, or repetitive

· Need significant editing of Standard English and have inappropriate word choice/tone

· Have incorrectly, inconsistently, or incompletely formatted quotations, paraphrases, parenthetical citations, and Works Cited (if research is required)

· Is missing some of the required research

 

F Papers/Essays

· Do not follow the directions

· Do not meet the minimum required word or page length

· Use AI or grammar checkers without professor approval

· Lack a clear sense of purpose

· Do not attend to the needs of the audience

 

 

EVALUATION OF STUDENTS 

DAILY PLANS AND CLASS schedule:
A detailed class schedule for this course will always be available online it will be available via canvas and also supplemented on my pbworks page.  http:www.feliciadz.pbworks.com . This is a provision that will be available all semester.  If you must miss a class you will be able to access what we did in class so you may come prepared to the next class and not miss out on any daily grades or discussions. All due dates for this course are listed on this site and you are able to access it 24/7.

 

DAILY PLANS AND CLASS schedule: A detailed class schedule for this course will always be available online it will be available via canvas and also supplemented on my pbworks page.  http:www.feliciadz.pbworks.com and found linked within Canvas. This is a provision that will be available all semester.  If you must miss a class you will be able to access what we did in class so you may come prepared to the next class and not miss out on any daily grades or discussions. All due dates for this course are listed on this site and you are able to access it 24/7. Please know it is your responsibility to look at these class plans should you miss a class; there would be no need to call, text or email instructor to ask what we did in class, as this information is readily available to you. 

 

Online-In-Class Participation

To earn daily, in-class writing points, you must be participate in all class activities, and complete each assignment. Not signing into the course regularly and participating in class work may result in the loss of points.  Failure to submit numerous assignments could result in being dropped from the course.  You will not receive credit for participation by just showing up to class (whether online or face to face) you must actively participate and add to the discussion at hand.  Inactivity will do nothing for you. 

 

    • During live class sessions, only have your cameras turned on at the beginning of the session to greet one another, then turn off the camera except when you are speaking.


This is a composition course where you will be learning about Rhetoric.  This course will introduce you to many rhetorical concepts which will help you look at evidence from different perspectives and in turn use those perspectives to create original arguments.  This will entail delving into issues, concepts and theories that some may find uncomfortable. This is part of the students training in sifting through information and being able to use the rhetorical concepts to sift out the fluff and use legit information for their writing. 

 


Types of Essays & Assignments

Rhetorical Analysis 

Evaluative Essay  
Reader Response 

Literary Analysis      Break down:  Essay 100 points  & Annotated bib and source review  50  points

Mid-term   

     Break down : Short Answer

Discovery Responses  

Oral Presentation  <-- ALL presentations are due at the beginning of WEEK 7 (no exceptions)

Drafts and Peer Reviews  

Online Discussions 

Final  
    
Breakdown: Short answer (Street Car and Midsummer)

Final Reflective  

 

Grade Distribution & Module Access

Module 1 Poetry  20%   (Rhetorical Analysis Essay) 

Module 2 Short Story 20%    (Evaluative Argument Essay)

Module 3 Drama Part 1   20%    (Reader Response Essay)

Module 4 Drama Part 2    20%    (Literary Analysis Essay)

MT/Final & Oral Presentation  20%   (MT, Unit Exams, Reflective Portfolio Essay, Oral Presentation & Professionalism)

 

Please note modules will be released one at a time.  If a student would like access to a module before the allotted time, they can ask for permission from the instructor to start on the next module. The goal in regulating the time frame is to keep students focused on the course and to foster an online writing community.

 

 

FIGURING YOUR GRADE

You will be able to check on canvas to see your grade at any given point during the semester.  Please note when you check all assignments yet to be graded or completed are not included in the average seen. The grade only represents what has been graded at that point.  The instructor, with all due diligence grades as quickly as possible, so please refrain from emails, asking instructor, "Have you graded this yet?  Or "When are you grading this?"  Grades that are of upmost concern and which require detailed feedback will be graded ASAP.  -Thank you in advance. 

 

For each module a grade for Professionalism will be added. (Please see below)

 

Professionalism

Professionalism includes core professional values of courtesy, preparation, focus diligence, leadership, and collegiality. The criteria are:

  • Comports with professional demeanor  and behavior in in-person and online Zoom class sessions.
  • Makes regular and proactive contributions to class discussion:
    • Well-prepared for class and able to contribute to class discussion when called on;
    • In online and in-class discussion, listens without interrupting and incorporates and expands on the contributions of other students.  
    • Online and in-class discussion contributions are relevant and promote deeper analysis of the topic; and
    • Does not use class time to address personal or irrelevant questions and concerns.  
  • Follows directions without additional prompting, especially regarding
    • assignment preparation and submission
    • on-time submission of graded and ungraded assignments, and
    • scheduling and attending required conferences. 
  • Communicates with professor and peers in class, on the phone, and electronically in a respectful, cordial, professional manner.
  • Demonstrated appropriate level of independence, initiative, collegiality, and respect for everyone's time by using available resources to answer questions before going to the professor.
  • Demonstrates professional leadership and collegiality by answering class mates questions with verifiable information.  

 

 

Due Dates for Essays This information is posted within Canvas. 

 

Simplified Course Outline
You will need to follow each Module as outlined in the order that they appear. You will need to complete

Pre-Module: Set up

  • Syllabus, Syllabus agreement, requirements,  reading literature set-up

Module 1: Poetry

  • intro into poetry, rhetoric basics, exploration of language, readings, discussions, discovery responses, drafting, peer review and publication of Rhetorical Analysis.

Module 2: Short Story

  • Invention, Readings, video lectures, instructional videos, discussions, , discovery responses, Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing of Evaluative Essay.

Module 3:  Drama/Play part one

  • Read  A Street Car Named Desire, video lectures, discussions, discovery responses, drafting, peer review, short story, draft, peer-review, short essay publication, mid-term.

Module 4.  Drama/Play part two

  • Read A Midsummers Night Dream, video lectures, discussions, discovery responses, drafting, peer review, Literary Analysis, Final, Final Reflective, Oral Presentation.

Each module has a set time in which you are to complete the assignments within.  Please look at the top of each module to make note of the time frame in which you need to complete each module. Once the allotted time for a module has expired you will not be able to go back into that module to complete the work. Please manage your time. Each module (excluding M1) is on average 4 weeks of work. You need to schedule your time according and make sure you stay on task and focused.  It is highly recommended students check in on a daily bases and set regular times to do course work for online courses.

 

TIME MANAGEMENT 
Managing your time for this course is essential. This is not a self-paced course. You will have 16 weeks to complete this course in its entirety.  So you will need to manage your time like a precious jewel. This course has the same content of a regular 16 week course, BUT you will do the same work online and independently. So this demands you keep focused on the end goal, which is to complete this course with success.  It is my suggestion you visit the class daily as it is vital to keep connected with your peers and your instructor. This course will have a group on Facebook, and it is highly recommended you join as this aids tremendously to the online discourse community.  There are due dates for specific assignments in each module, so the student must manage their time in order to participate fully and thus earn full credit for assignments.

 

How to proceed in this courseThis course is going to require you to follow the assignments in the order that they are set up. If you jump around you are not going to get the full benefit of the course. The course is designed to build on concepts and ideas so we can attain a larger understanding of rhetoric and argument.  When in doubt just follow the course section by section.

 

Communication Policy

Communication in this course is vital. IF we are not communicating, then you (the student) will not be successful in the course. It is your responsibility as a student to read all material, watch all instructional videos and complete all assignments in the order in which they appear. This will ensure your understanding of the information in a timely manner. IF you are having issues with a certain assignment, it is imperative you contact the instructor. Communication is key in your success. The student in an online course needs to be self-motivated and responsible. Many of the assignments will require you to communicate with your peers through discussion and blog threads, so you NEED to be mindful of these assignments and make sure you are living up to your responsibilities as a student. Please don't let your peers down, it is your responsibility to communicate with your group and if you fail to do that you put your team at a disadvantage. Communication is paramount, so get used to emailing, blogging, creating discussion threads, and writing. It is also your responsibility to check your Blackboard messages and/or email (that is recorded on SAIL) to ensure you are abreast on all communications sent from your instructor.

It is the students' responsibility to contact the instructor and communicate with them if issues arise and they can't make due dates.  NO ONE will be allowed to turn in assignments AFTER the fact. So again communication is paramount!  Keep the lines open at all times.  :)

 

 

Technology Policy

This course will heavily rely on the use of technology. You will be required to submit writing assignments on google docs and/or Canvas through email, and sometimes (rarely) you will need to print a hard copy and bring it to class. It is part of our effort to be more environmentally conscious and responsible. That being said, “my printer is out of ink” or “I don’t have internet” is no excuse for you to not submit your work on time. Early in the course, we will go over the printing and internet options on campus.

 

A student is responsible to turn in their work in a timely manner, and should not wait till the last min to upload assignments as the possibility for technological issues is greater.  Students are well aware of due dates and times so time management is a must when submitting assignments in a timely manner.  Students must also make sure the instructor has access to their work and they will be given two warnings if work can't be accessed.  On the third attempt, a Zero will be placed, as it is not the instructor's job to keep after the student to allow the instructor access to their work. This is the student's responsibility, NOT the instructor's.  

 

When a student is signed up for an online course or online supplement they are agreeing to have regular and trustworthy equipment to turn in work on time.  It is the student's responsibility to get any technological issues resolved as soon as possible.  Forgetting your passwords, or locking yourself out of any and all devices is not an excuse for attempting to turn in late assignments. Students needs to keep their passwords and anything that allows them access to their devices in a safe place as the only case for turning in late work is if the MC's server is down and does not allow anyone access to any school supported educational resources. 

 

E-PORTFOLIOS:

The word portfolio comes from the Latin word meaning “to carry a sheet of leaf of paper” Artist, photographers, designers, and inventors carry portfolios with examples of their work to show the range and level of their talents. The English 1301 portfolio is designed to encourage your growth and to demonstrate your achievement as a writer.

 

We will an e-portfolio to collect the writing, research, and thinking you do this semester. Your Portfolio will be electronic. I will not accept anything hard copy. Canvas has an e-portfolio and it is your responsibility to make sure you have the link to your portfolio.

It is very important that you keep up with all the writing you do for this class, including all the final papers, rough drafts, in-class writing, peer reviews, and group work. You will organize your material to allow a reader easy access and to highlight the primary components of the course. A major portion of your final grade will be based on how your portfolio demonstrated both your performances and your improvements during the semester. To do this, you are required not only to show your reader what you have done, but offer reflective self-assessments of you work. You will have endless cyber space to reflect on your wiki page.

 

Discovery Responses/Journals

Journal responses are an opportunity to express, your feelings, and insights as you make connections between various kinds of information. Journal entries are designed to involve you in an imaginative, thoughtful, personal writing process that will enhance your critical thinking skills and help you apply what you have learned to other aspects of your college career. Journal responses are not research papers, not formal essays, not exams, not statements of Great Truths, and will not be evaluated for grammar, spelling, or other formal structural features. They do, however, give you an opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate that you've read the assigned material and thought about it.
  • Make the material personally meaningful to you, by exploring your own experiences, interests, and feelings which relate to the material.
  • Ask questions, identify difficult concepts, and reflect on your own values.
  • If the student used outside sources, they must be cited within the post and also have a works cited. No credit will be given to any work posted with outside sources being used as this is a form of plagiarism.  

Because discovery responses are directly related to daily reading assignments and classroom discussion, late responses will not be accepted and, obviously, will earn no credit. (250 word min & 100 word min on responses).  If a min word response is not marked, it can be assumed the word min is 250 words and your responses should be at least 100 words. As you should not have to be reminded each and every time since it is here in your syllabus for you. 

 

Please note any and all assignments that are submitted without giving the instructor access to could result in a zero.  The instructor will request one time and the student has 24 hours to respond to the request for access, if it is not given the assignment can earn a zero.  So please make sure you give access to your instructor.  IF using google her ID is FCDZIADEK (as listed at the top of this syllabus). 

 

 

Unit Exams & Drama Exam.

The exams at the end of the units will be taken online via Lock Down Browser.  Please note NO OTHER information such as notes, books, online sources, or the textbook can be used during these exams.  This also includes any other electronic devices such as having a tablet/phone on the side as you are using a computer to do your exam.  Each exam is timed, each question locked after, and you will only get the allotted time.  If you have questions about this section please contact me. 

 

Evaluation:

Evaluation will be based primarily on your progress as a writer, and involves the criteria of focus, audience awareness, development, organization, style, and mechanical acceptability. Generally, the grade range is between C and A, with a C representing average but satisfactory development of the above criteria, a B representing above average development, and an A representing superior development. Because this is a course focusing on process, you will have many opportunities to revise your work and develop as a competent writer who is involved in critical thinking and cultural critique. Such development requires effort and an understanding of your own writing process. Work which represents below average development will receive a D. D work suggests that a writer is not involved in his or her writing and is unaware of the contexts, formats, and stylistic choices which affect that writing. The instructor reserves the right to change the evaluation and due dates of the projects.

 

Late Work 

If there is a crisis that prevents you from meeting a deadline or signing into class, you can request an extension to turn the work in late without a penalty. The approval of an extension is entirely at my discretion and will depend on the reason for your absence, your record of completion of work, and your attendance. All extensions must be confirmed by email. Basically, 99% of the time, Late work is NOT accepted.   This included submitting after you have earned a grade, and try to submit an assignment that already has been graded it will not be evaluated.  Again, basically 99% of the time, NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. 

It is your responsibility to make sure your work is posted on time, so make sure when it comes time to post your work to Canvas you take this into consideration.  YOU, the students DO NOT DETERMINE when you turn your work in, due dates are there for a reason, and it is your responsibility to get work in on time. -thank you

 

 

EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS

  1. Students will have and maintain an operational computer (desktop or laptop) throughout the course. All written assignments will be done using Microsoft WORD. Please be aware that IPADs and other tablets do not support Microsoft WORD at this time, and are not considered appropriate computer devices for this course. A student may use Google docs and submit their papers using that platform.
  2. Students will stay up-to-date on all assigned readings at all times.
  3. Students will check into the course on a daily basis, to read course emails, review new postings, post discussion postings, and review any newly posted course announcements.
  4. Students will inform the instructor of any change in their status with regard to this course (illness, inability to complete assignments, etc.) promptly.
  5. Students will communicate using complete sentences, full written words, and will address one another and the instructor with respect at all times. Proper communication etiquette will be used in all communication in the course.
  6. Adherence to college policies that pertain to student honesty are expected at all times.
  7. Students, during the first two days of classes, will review Canvas courseware, and will email the instructor when this has been done. Questions are encouraged until the student is comfortable with the course Canvas shell.

**Students Responsibilities (MC Student Handbook)   

Each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of, and shall be required to comply with, the contents and provisions of Midland College’s rules and regulations concerning student conduct.

All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct. Each student shall be expected to: 

    1. Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not;
    2. Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline;
    3. Attend all classes, regularly and on time;
    4. Prepare for each class and take appropriate materials and assignments to class;
    5. Obey all classroom rules;
    6. Respect the rights and privileges of students, faculty, and other Midland College staff and volunteers;
    7. Respect the property of others, including Midland College property and facilities; and
    8. Cooperate with and assist Midland College staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline

 

 

EXPECTATIONS FROM COURSE FACULTY

  1. The instructor will maintain the Canvas course shell at all times unless a system dysfunction prevents this activity. The instructor will keep the students informed of upcoming periods of Canvas unavailability when known. 
  2. The instructor will review all course emails, postings, and questions from students within 24-48 hours. The instructor will comment on many of the student postings, but not necessarily all of them individually. 
  3. The instructor will notify, in writing, any student whose course behavior or failure to comply with course policies and scheduled requirements. Correction of problem areas will be suggested. 
  4. The instructor will treat all students fairly and equitably at all times. 

 

Communication Policy from Teacher

Due to the fact our meeting face to face in a classroom could change at any moment communication paramount but must understand their professor is NOT at their beck and call at all hours.

I do my best to get back to each student in a timely manner. Please make note of the following guidelines for communication in regards to emails, phone calls, text messages, and Google hangouts messages, and FB messages.

 

Emails: Emails will be returned as soon as possible. If that email comes during my teaching times, it will not be returned till my first available office hour time slot.  If that email comes on a weekend it will be answered at MY first available convenience.  If there is an assignment due on the weekend (i.e. for an online course, I will do my best to get back to you a.s.a.p.).  ANY email that comes in early morning hours like 1:00 am will NOT be answered until normal business hours. For the most part emails will be answered during normal business hours, if I am available after those hours then I may answer an email or two, but it is not a requirement on my part. 

 

Phone calls:  My personal cells (audio calls) are available during normal business hours M-F 9 to 5 pm.

 

Texting to my personal cell: You may text to my personal cell M-F 9 to 5 

 

Google chat:  If it shows I am online unless otherwise indicated through the service (like: DO not DISTURB, or IN A MEETING etc) you may message me. M-F 9 to 5.

 

IF an assignment is due on the weekend, I will be available during NORMAL hours which means between 9am to 5pm. and only when we "might" have an assignment due.  

 

 

Google chat:  If it shows I am online unless otherwise indicated through the service (like: DO not DISTURB, or IN A MEETING etc) you may message me. 

 

IF an assignment is due on the weekend, I will be available during NORMAL hours which means between 9am to 5pm. and only when we "might" have an assignment due.  

 

 

ATTENDANCE IN IVC CLASSES

 

Early College High School and Dual Credit students must show themselves on camera at least once AND turn in that day’s class time tasks to be counted presented.

 

PROHIBITION OF AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF INSTRUCTOR AND CLASS ACTIVITIES

 

Students may not make audio or visual recordings of any face-to-face or electronic class activities, including, for example, discussions, conferences, and lectures. The only exception is for students with a disability documented according to Midland College ADA Statement and Midland College-ordered accommodations specifically authorizing such recording.

 

Important Dates for Spring 2024

16-WEEK SESSION

October 2 Registration starts at 8:00 am (www.midland.edu) – Payment due by first class day

January 2 Administrative Offices open

January 8-12 Last Week to Register; Faculty and Staff In-Service Meetings

January 13 Residence Hall Move-in after 10:00 am

January 15 Martin Luther King Holiday; Last Day to Drop and Obtain 100% of Refundable Fees

January 16 First Class Day; Payment due;

January 16-19 Add/Drop Period for enrolled students – partial refunds only for schedule changes and drops

January 31 Census Day; Drops for nonpayment and nonparticipation locked in at 5:00 pm

March 11-15 Spring Break March 18 Class Instruction Resumes

March 29 Easter Holiday April 1 Class Instruction Resumes

April 11 Last Day to Withdraw

May 6-9 Final Exams; Semester Ends

May 10 Grades Due at 1:00 pm

May 10 Graduation Ceremony (Langford Chaparral Center, 7:00 pm)

May 11 Residence Hall closes at 12:00 pm

 

Spring I SESSION

October 2 Registration starts at 8:00 am (www.midland.edu) – Payment due by first class day

January 2 Administrative Offices open

January 8-12 Last Week to Register

January 15 Martin Luther King Holiday; Last Day to Drop and Obtain 100% of Refundable Fees;

January 16 First Class Day; Payment due

January 16-17 Add/Drop Period for enrolled students – partial refunds only for schedule changes and drops

January 23 Census Day; Drops for nonpayment and nonparticipation locked in at 5:00 pm

February 22 Last Day to Withdraw

March 6-7 Final Exams; Session Ends

March 18 Grades Due at 1:00 pm

 

Spring II SESSION

October 2 Registration starts at 8:00 am (www.midland.edu) – Payment due by first class day

March 18 Last Day to Register;

March 18 Last Day to Drop and Obtain 100% of Refundable Fees

March 19 First Class Day March 19-20 Add/Drop Period for enrolled students – partial refunds only for schedule changes and drops

March 26 Census Day; Drops for nonpayment and nonparticipation locked in at 5:00 pm

March 29 Easter Holiday

April 1 Class Instruction Resumes

April 25 Last Day to Withdraw

May 8-9 Final Exams; Session Ends

May 10 Grades Due at 1:00 pm

 

  

2023-2024 WITHDRAWAL DATES

Fall November 27

Fall First 8-Week Session September 28

Fall Second 8-Week Session November 27

December Mini-Semester December 26

Spring April 11

Spring First 8-Week Session February 22

Spring Second 8-Week Session April 25

May Mini-Semester May 23

Summer I July 3

Summer II August

  

DROP / WITHDRAWAL

The student is responsible for initiating a drop or withdrawal, not the instructor.

Withdrawal from course:  The instructor is not able to withdraw a student from the course after the census date.  A student wishing to withdraw must fill out the withdrawal form in MyMCPortal.

 

 

 

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

For Research information, tutorials, library information, web links and more, access the Distance Learning Webpage for the Midland College Fasken Learning Resource Center (Links to an external site).

Academic Database Access

  1. EBSCO(Links to an external site.) You will be taken to the Midland College Microsoft 365 site, and from there you will be taken directly to EBSCO. 
  2. Sign in to Microsoft 365.

Username: Use your MC student email address as the username.

Password: Put in your password as follows.

If you have a 9-digit MC Student ID 1st initial of your first name + 1st three initials of your last name + your complete Midland College student ID

Example: Student:  John Smith 
MC ID:  123004567
Password = 
jsmi123004567

 If you have a 5-digit MC Student ID 1st initial of your first name + 1st three initials of your last name + 0000 + your complete Midland College student ID

Example: Student:  John Smith 
MC ID:  12345
Password =
 jsmi000012345

After you log in you will have the option to change your Microsoft 365 password. Hint: You may want to simplify your life by changing your MC email and Canvas accounts to have the same password as Microsoft 365.

 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you experience technical difficulties with Canvas, click the Help link at the bottom of the Canvas login page (Links to an external site), or at the bottom of the green toolbar on the left while in Canvas. Select Report a Problem, provide details, and submit the ticket. Your request will automatically be sent to the Midland College information technology support center. Check your email for support updates. 

 

INSTITUTIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

ADA Statement-- The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination by any program or activity provided by an institution or entity receiving federal financial assistance. It is this Section 504 mandate that has promoted the development of disability support service programs in colleges and universities across the country. Subpart E of Section 504 deals specifically with this mandate for institutions of higher education. While it does not require that special educational programming be developed for students with disabilities, it does require that an institution (public or private) be prepared to make appropriate academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations in order to allow the full participation of students with disabilities in the same programs and activities available to nondisabled students.

Midland College provides services for students with disabilities through Student Services. In order to receive accommodations, students must place documentation on file with the Counselor/Disability Specialist. Students with disabilities should notify Midland College prior to the beginning of each semester. Student Services will provide each student with a letter outlining any reasonable accommodations. The student must present the letter to the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Phone, Midland College Special Needs Counselor: 432-685-5598

Midland College Disability Services (Links to an external site)  

Microsoft Accessibility (Links to an external site)

Canvas Accessibility (Links to an external site)

Turnitin Accessibility (Links to an external site)

Adobe Reader Accessibility (Links to an external site)

Google Reader Accessibility (Links to an external site)

 

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Academics and Student Services  (Links to an external site) 

 

Phone, Midland College Testing Center: 432-685-4735

 

Phone, LanguageHub, Midland College On-Campus Writing Center: 432-685-4811, 182 TC

Language Hub Online (available to all students in Canvas)

 

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUE PROCESS

Midland College Student Rights and Responsibilities (Links to an external site)

PRIVACY POLICIES

The below privacy policies apply to this course, as they are applicable to your conduct on this online platform.

Midland College Website Privacy Policy (Links to an external site)

Canvas Privacy Policy (Links to an external site)

YouTube Privacy Policy (Links to an external site)

Canvas Student Guide (Links to an external site)

Turnitin Privacy Policy (Links to an external site)

 

                     

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Midland College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 

Nicole Cooper, Title IX Coordinator

129 SSC

432-685-4781 TitleIX@midland.edu

  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the ED.gov Office of Civil Rights website, or call 1 (800) 421-3481.

 

 

*The instructor retails the right to revise this document at any point during the semester.*

                                                              **UPDATED January 2023**

 

 

 

 

 

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