English 5453 Advanced Composition Pedagogy

Onsite/Blackboard Online Course

Instructor: Mary Stanley Telephone: x3621 e-mail: stanlemf@nsuok.edu

Office: Seminary Hall 343 Office Hours:

Catalog Description of Course:

The current graduate catalog description is not totally accurate, in that it is very generalized. The goals of this course are to focus on the teaching of developmental and advanced composition classes. We will, however, consider such things as voice, clear writing assignments, syllabi development, etc.

Purpose:

This course is designed to help students prepare for teaching developmental English and advanced composition classes at the college level.

Expected Course Outcomes:

After the course, students will:

· Prepare syllabi and lesson plans for developmental English and advanced composition classes

· Analyze student audiences, identifying differing student needs and levels of literacy in the classroom

· Demonstrate and teach methods of writing invention for student application

· Be able to discuss and teach argumentative theories, such as stasis and Toulmin models

· Identify and address gender differences/problems in the classroom setting

· Know how to set an appropriate learning climate for classroom instruction

Instructional Materials: (required)

Teaching Argument in the Composition Class, Timothy Barnett

Connections

Online materials

Copy packet materials as designated

Recommended:

Kutz, Eleanor and Hephzibah Roskelly. An Unquiet Pedagogy

Shaughnessy, Mina. Errors and Expectations

The Bedford/St. Martin’s Bibliography for Basic Writing

Out of print: Adams, Katherine H. and John L. Adams. Teaching Advanced Composition, How and Why and Enos, Teresa. A Sourcebook for Basic Writing Teachers.

Instructional Procedures:

This course will be conducted both onsite and online. Theoretical issues may be addressed online discussions as well as in class, and class time will be used for actual teaching demonstrations. These expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies designed to complement students’ life experiences. These strategies include, but are not limited to the following: expository-discussion, demonstration, inquiry, and group activities.

Student Performance Activities: (Attendance/Punctuality).

Attendance in class of designated days, consistent and punctual online postings in response to assignments, and the meeting of class deadlines are essential to success in this course.

Assignment Due Dates:

Quizzes over reading assignments may be given without prior notice. See schedule for major assignment due dates.

Student Evaluation:

Grades will be based upon formal written examinations, periodic quizzes, written assignments, research paper, meaningful, weekly class discussion/participation postings, and the final exam.

Participation 20%

Teaching Activities/Demonstrations 40%

Summary-Response Papers 20%

Semester Paper 20%

1. Class participation in the discussion boards and in-class means interaction with other students and the instructor--not simple presence. Class comments should reflect our readings and honest consideration of the viewpoints of other students. Students are expected to deal with one another and the instructor in a professional, courteous manner.

2. Students wishing to visit with the professor should come to Seminary Hall, Room 343, or contact me through e-mail

3. The last date to withdraw with a W is ___________

ADA Compliance:

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.

Inclement Weather/Disaster Policy:

The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University

1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.

The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.

The preceding relates to physical attendance, but it is entirely possible that participation in an online course can also be negatively affected; should that situation arise, appropriate changes in schedule, etc., will be made.