Spring 2018 - ENGL 199W D200

Introduction to University Writing (3)

Class Number: 1356

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    12 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

Writing Intensive

English 199 teaches students the principles of effective university writing. Focusing specifically on the research genres, it addresses the conditions students encounter as readers at university, and the expectations they must meet as writers at university. Accordingly, students should be prepared to read and master complex and often lengthy scholarly materials from a variety of disciplines, and to concentrate on developing their own ability to compose rigorous scholarly argument. Assuming students’ competence at sentence level and presupposing some experience of the contexts of university writing, English 199 is neither a remedial course nor one suitable for writers seeking ESL instruction.

NOTE: English 199 is a writing-intensive course, and therefore it is advisable that students schedule time for writing on an ongoing basis.

Grading

  • Summary 15%
  • Research Review 15%
  • Midterm 15%
  • Genre Analysis 30%
  • Portfolio 15%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

NOTE: No one will be admitted to the course after the second class.

REQUIREMENTS:

There will be a variety of short assignments, ranging from 500 to 1500 words, developed from assigned readings of the type described above.

One of these assignments will be composed in class, and a passing grade in the in-class assignment will be a necessary (but not sufficient) condition for passing the course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  • Giltrow, et al.,  Academic Writing:  An Introduction, 3rd ed., 2014; Broadview

ISBN: 9781554811878

  • Plus several articles available on library services, or pdf.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.

For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS