COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
English 1301
Instructor:
Dr. Robert Miller
Office: A 221b
Office Hours: To be announced and posted
Phone: 281-618-5562
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: <http://www.northharriscollege.com/departments/clh/MILLER/Miller.htm>
Sample Essays: <http://www.northharriscollege.com/departments/clh/engl-composit.html>
Prerequisites: A score of 19 on ACT, 400 on SAT, Asset, English 0307, or English 0323
Texts:
Sansom, Steve and Cher Brock. A Practical Rhetoric for Writers. Rev 2000 ed. Fort Worth: Harcourt, 2000.
Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell. The The Brief Holt Handbook. 3rd ed. Fort Worth: Harcourt, 2001.
Disk: You will need an IBM formatted, high density disk (Get a good one).
Policy on Attendance.
Although I may drop you for non-attendance, do not count on it if you decide to withdraw from class; it is your responsibility to formally drop the course should you be forced to withdraw. I strongly urge you, however, to consult with me first should you decide to drop. However, you cannot drop this class after Nov. 11.
Policy on Papers and Assignments.
A. All major assignments must be completed for you to get a passing grade in this course.
B. In-class assignments must be written in class. If you cannot be in class on the day of an assignment, you must make up that assignment within a reasonable period in my office in the same time period as the class time.
C. Out of class assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.
D. Out of class assignments that are late will be dropped one letter grade for each day they are late.
E. Quizzes worth fewer than 11 points cannot be made up for any reason.
F. You are responsible for knowing what the assignments are when you miss class.
Disability: If you have a disability, I will be happy to help you in any way I can to facilitate your success in this course. However, it is your decision to discuss your disability with me. I can best assist you if you discuss your disability with me early in the semester. Any information you share with me will remain private and confidential. Please consult the Counseling Center for more detailed information about assistance the college can provide you.
Last Modified: 5-28-02