About the Course
What is the main purpose of this course?
To introduce students to university level critical reading and analytical writing.
If a student is caught _____, penalties can range from receiving a zero on the assignment to reporting the incident to the administration.
Plagiarizing/cheating
What is a reading quiz?
The quiz that checks your understanding of the assigned reading.
How many hours of tutoring do you need to attend to get a passing grade for Lart 250?
A free half-hour weekly tutoring session through WRC.
When is the portfolio due?
December 4, 2020 before 11.59 PM
Which section of the EWRT 1A/LART 250 bundled class is P/NP?
LART 250 is P/NP
EWRT 1A is graded.
Is this statement true or false?
You are not allowed to revise and resubmit take-home essays for a better grade.
False
What is an online discussion?
You post an original post as a response to the discussion prompt. Then you respond to 2 student posts.
If you attend every class but participate minimally, the highest grade you will receive for participation will be a ____.
C
What is your final?
a) Final exam
b) Portfolio submission
c) Reflective essay
d) Research paper
b) Portfolio submission
What is the best way to reach me?
a) Email
b) Zoom conference during office hours
c) All of the above
c) All of the above
Is this statement true or false?
There will be no make-ups for in-class essays or in-class quizzes.
True
What is an in-class essay?
This is the essay you write in a timed environment (1 hour 45 minutes window) during the synchronous class session.
What is the passing score for Lart 250?
450 or above out of 600 = 75%
What goes into your portfolio?
A revised out of class essay
An unrevised in-class essay
and a reflective essay.
What are the two required textbooks for this class?
You are allowed to revise your graded out-of-class essays for a better grade. However, you must discuss your ____ with me in advance.
revision plan
How many units are there for this course?
Introduction + 4 units + portfolio
If you choose to write the optional in-class essay, what happens to the lowest scoring in-class essay?
It will be dropped. The highest in-class essay will be added to the Ewrt 1A score and the second highest in-class essay will be counted towards the LART 250 points.
What is a reflective piece/ essay?
In this short essay, you discuss what you have learned as a writer in EWRT 1A and why you think you are ready to move on to Ewrt 1B or 2.
What is the time commitment required of an EWRT 1A + LART 250 student?
Four 1 hour 50 minutes sessions / week + homework
= 2 synchronous sessions + 2 asynchronous sessions + homework
= about 14-16 hours
What's the late submission policy for this class?
a) You receive a zero for assignments that are turned in late.
b) There's no penalty for late submission.
c) Ten percent will be deducted per week if the submission is late.
c) Ten percent will be deducted per week if the submission is late.
How many essays do you write for this class?
1 diagnostic essay + 2 in-class essays (+ 1 optional essay) + 4 take-home essays +1 short reflective piece
Who grades your portfolio?
The English department appoints a reading committee that consists of me and 3 other instructors.
Who is allowed to turn in the portfolio?
Students who satisfactorily complete their coursework, which includes--but not limited to--writing 4 out-of-class essays and at least 2 in-class essays.