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102 Syllabus - Ec
102 Syllabus - Ec
Essays 80%
Class participation (to receive an A, a student 20%
has to participate and have completed all
homework), homework (completion of all
homework gives one a B), conduct, and
quizzes
Attendance
If absent more than four times, you will not receive credit for this course unless we have reached an
understanding before you exceed the threshold. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class; anyone
entering afterwards is given a lateness. If you have exceeded the allotted number of absences and have
not officially withdrawn from class, you may receive an F for a final grade. I note those who arrive late;
such behavior is taken into account when your final grade is tallied.
Academic Honesty
I quote/paraphrase from a college web site: “Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person’s ideas,
research, or writings as your own. The following are some examples: Copying another person’s actual
words without the use of quotation marks and footnotes. (This applies to all sources, especially the
internet.) Using information that is not common knowledge without acknowledging the source.”
If you plagiarize, you will automatically fail the class, which can also result in dismissal from the
college. Consult the Student Handbook for further details:
https://collegecatalog.ncc.edu/current/policiesandprocedures/academic_info/ac_dishonesty.html
Classroom Behavior
See rules above for ZOOM class.
Disruptive conduct in the classroom that interferes with the instructor's performance of his/her
professional functions or that undermines the integrity of student learning will not be tolerated. Consult
the Student Handbook for further details:
https://collegecatalog.ncc.edu/current/policiesandprocedures/academic_info/
classroom_disruption_policy.html
Cell phones are permitted if they are on vibrate and on your person or purse, not in view or on
your desk. To answer a call, discreetly remove yourself from class. If the call is of a frivolous or personal
nature, end it immediately; if the matter demands your attention, deal with it then return to class.
You will conduct yourself appropriately and remain seated.
Writing Center
The Writing Center, located in Bradley Hall and the Library, offers one-on-one tutoring as well as
workshops. Telephone: BH 516 572-8195; Library 516 572-3595; email wcenter@ncc.edu
Disability Policy
If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may have an impact on your
ability to carry out the assigned coursework, I urge you to contact the Center for Students with
Disabilities(CSD), Building U,(516 572-7241,TTY(516) 572-7617. The counselors at CSD will review your
concerns and determine reasonable accommodations you are entitled to by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All information and documentation
pertaining to personal disabilities will be kept confidential.
Food Insecurity and Supplemental Support to Students
If you are having a difficult time affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day or if you
lack the basic necessities and believe this may affect your performance in the course, I urge you to
contact The NEST @ NCC Food Pantry. The NEST provides free groceries and personal care items to all
NCC students and their families and can assist you in accessing many other necessary resources. Please
visit the NEST’s website for further information: http://nestncc.weebly.com or email us
at foodinthenest@gmail.com.
Childcare Assistance
The Children's Greenhouse, on the NCC campus, offers high-quality, low-cost childcare for the children
of NCC students, faculty, and staff, ages 8 weeks to 7 years old on a flexible schedule. Children are
enrolled at the Greenhouse regardless of special needs and every effort is made to accommodate
them. All NCC students enrolled in online, remote, and face to face classes are welcome to contact Janet
Walsh at janet.walsh@ncc.edu or (516) 572-7614 for availability.
REMAINING in this course constitutes your acceptance of the policies, expectations, and
responsibilities outlined in this syllabus and stated in the course overview during the first
week of class.
Class Schedule
Do check your student email daily as the following schedule is more than likely to change as we assess
and fine tune our progress based on the performance and capabilities of the class. The object is to learn,
and we as a class will proceed at a pace suitable to our collective ability.
The Learning Modules, found in BlackBoard, take precedence over the schedule listed below.
Week One: Review syllabus. Review MLA format. Review handout on literary terms.
Week Three: Discuss “Ways of Looking at Texts,” “The Writing Process” and “Critical Essay Guidelines.”
Discuss the stories “55 Miles to the Gas Pump” and “Buffalo Soldiers.
Week Four: Read “Murder, Mystery.” A 500-word critical analysis is due on the story.
Week Five: Read and discuss “The Lesson” Discuss structure of a critical essay.
Week Six Critique rough drafts of “The Lesson” essay. 1500-word essay due on “The Lesson”
Week Seven: Read and discuss “Kansas.” A 500-word critical analysis is due on the story.
Week Eleven: Discuss the short story “A&P.” Critique rough drafts of “A&P” essay. 1500-word essay due
on “A&P”
Week Twelve: Discuss “The Ascent” and “Those Who Are Dead Are Only Now Forgiven”