Description:

English Grammar Review helps students to review the parts of speech, elements of a sentence, basic sentence patterns, major sentence level errors, agreement errors and punctuation. Students are encouraged to practice writing. Course meets by arrangement in the Writing Center. This course does not fulfill degree requirements. After registering for this course, the student should contact the Writing Center.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): TBA

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand and recognize the parts of speech.
2. Recognize the functions and position of each part of speech in the sentence.
3. Understand and recognize the basic sentence patterns.
4. Write better sentences and recognize poorly constructed sentences.
5. Recognize the major level sentence errors (fragments, run-ons, and comma splices).
6. Correct the major sentence level errors.
7. Correct agreement (subject/verb and pronoun/antecedent) errors.
8. Apply rules of punctuation to any writing.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Review Parts of Speech
   A. Demonstrate an ability to identify the eight parts of speech.
   B. Label their various functions in sentences

II. Review Basic Sentence Patterns
   A. Demonstrate an ability to label the parts of a sentence.
   B. Demonstrate an ability to write a variety of sentences demonstrating
various structures and context

III. Review Sentence Level Errors
   A. Demonstrate an ability to recognize and correct sentence level
errors
   B. Demonstrate an ability to write a variety of sentences which are
free of errors
   C. Write a short essay which includes a variety of sentence structures
and is sentence level error-free

IV. Review Agreement Errors in Sentences
   A. Demonstrate an ability to recognize and correct subject/verb and
pronoun/antecedent errors in sentences.
   B. Demonstrate an ability to write a variety of sentences which are
free of agreement errors
   C. Write a short essay which includes a variety of sentence structures
and is agreement error-free

V. Review Rules For Using Commas, Apostrophes, and Semicolons
   A. Demonstrate an ability to apply punctuation rules to a variety of
sentences.
   B. Demonstrate an ability to write a variety of sentences and punctuate
them correctly.
   C. Write a short essay which includes a variety sentence structures and
is punctuated correctly.

WRITING CENTER HOURS:
   
Spring and Fall Semesters:      Summer Semester:
  Mon.-Thurs:  8:00-8:00          Mon.-Thurs:  8:00-8:00
  Fri.: 8:00-2:00
  Sat.: 9:00-3:00
  Sun.: Noon-4:00

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

1. 70% or better on tests given:
    Parts of Speech
    Basic Sentence Patterns
    Major Sentence Level Errors
    Agreement Errors
    Punctuation
 2. Approximately 20 hours in the Writing Center to show intent and
motivation.
 3. At least 3\4of the material completed

GRADING METHOD:
   
      A = 90-100%
      B = 80-89%
      C = 70-79%
      D = 60-69%
      F = 0-59%

PASS/FAIL:

Students will be notified by mail at the midterm if they have fallen
behind in their hours or work completed in the Writing Center.  If these
students do not respond, they are responsible for either dropping the
course or applying for an incomplete so they may finish the course the
following semester.  A failure to take no course of action will constitute
a fail grade (F) for these students.

Students should follow the course assignment sheet and ask for assistance
when necessary.

ATTENDANCE:

Obviously, attendance is important since all work is done in the Writing
Center. The availability of tutors to assist students needing help is one
of the many benefits of the Writing Center. The student is responsible for
making sure the secretary clocks his/her time spent in the Writing Center.
At least 10 hours must be completed before an incomplete can be granted
(approved). Failure to do so will constitute an F in the course.


During the time that the student is in the Writing Center, he/she must
make good use of that time by completing at least 3/4 of the booklet or
suggested software and showing an understanding of the skills taught.
Tests will be taken by the student to prove his/her comprehension of the
material. A 70% or better indicates that the student may proceed to the
next lesson. When the student has completed 20 hours in the Writing Center
and passed with 70% comprehension 3/4 of the booklet, he/she must take a
final exam which will be a comprehensive review of the lessons/skills
learned. Throughout the course short writing assignments will help
students to connect knowledge of sentence analysis and sentence
correctness.

INSTRUCTION:  

Instructors and tutors are available to answer questions and give
explanations. You will be assigned to one specific instructor who will
document your progress and evaluate your work. However, you will also be
expected to work independently. Remember that many students use the
various services of the Writing Center so your instructor will be working
with them, also.

FOLDERS:  

Students are to keep all papers (written assignments/paragraphs and
essays) along with the time sheet and graded tests and paragraphs in the
provided folder.  Students may collect their written assignments, not
tests, the following semester.  Folders are kept in the Writing Center at
all times and distributed to students at the time of their arrival to the
Center and returned at the end of their stay in the Center. Folders may be
accessed by any Writing Center staff member, but otherwise are kept
private.

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.