Instructor Information

Name:

Deborah A. Kitchin, EdD

Email:

Use Insight e-mail OR dkitchin@ccsf.edu

Office:

Cloud Hall 116

Office hours:

Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Other times may be arranged with the instructor.  Appointments are recommended.

Phone:

(415) 452-5836

Course Information

Course title:

Fundamentals of English Grammar and Composition

Course No.:

BSEN 70   CRN 32265

Course description:

This course teaches students about the sentence in all its complexities in order to correct errors when proofreading. It covers grammar and punctuation rules, as well as word usage and business vocabulary to assist students in writing well-constructed sentences and paragraphs.

Textbook

Course Objectives

Students receiving a passing grade will be able to do the following:

• Explain the functions of and use correctly the parts of speech
• Apply the principles of correct sentence structure
• Punctuate sentences correctly
• Use appropriate words and spelling
• Use basic business vocabulary
• Proofread and edit written material; detect and correct errors
• Write clear, concise, correct sentences and compositions
• Understand the need for good communication techniques to enhance personal and professional development

Course Overview

The course will cover the following 18 chapters in Business English:

• Chapter 1: Reference Skills
• Chapter 2: Parts of Speech
• Chapter 3: Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults
• Chapter 4: Nouns
• Chapter 5: Possessive Nouns
• Chapter 6: Personal Pronouns
• Chapter 7: Pronouns and Antecedents
• Chapter 8: Verbs: Kinds, Voices, Moods, Verbals
• Chapter 9: Verb Tenses and Parts
• Chapter 10: Subject-Verb Agreement
• Chapter 11: Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Chapter 12: Prepositions
• Chapter 13: Conjunctions
• Chapter 14: Commas
• Chapter 15: Semicolons and Colons
• Chapter 16: Other Punctuation
• Chapter 17: Capitalization
• Chapter 18: Numbers

Grading Policy

EVALUATION

Your grade in the class will be based on the average of your quizzes/exams, writing assignments, editing assignments, and participation in the class.

• Chapter Quizzes 20%
• Mandatory On-Campus Midterm Exam 20%
• Mandatory On-Campus Final Exam 20%
• Writing and Editing Assignments 25%
• Class Participation (quality and quantity of Discussion Board postings) 15%

GRADING SCALE

You must earn 70 percent of the possible points to receive a satisfactory grade of C.

90-100% A
80- 89% B
70- 79% C
60- 69% D
Below 59% F

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The Pass/No Pass grading option is available for this class. If you are interested in being graded in this way, you must select the option online through Web4 by February 21, 2012.
  
  
• If you do not log in to Insight for a two-week period (14 consecutive days), you can be dropped from the class.
  
  
• If you wish to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to do so by April 19, 2012.

Please consult the CCSF calendar for other important dates.

Special Needs

Please read this important message from the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) at CCSF:

http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/ccsf/en/student-services/student-counseling/dsps/about/online.html

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability or if you have emergency medical information to share with me, please contact me as soon as possible.