Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus and Links to All Student Resources
The course syllabus provides you with the course description and schedule, learning objectives, explanations of assignments and assessments, grading policies, instructor contact information, and much more. In a nutshell, it's a guide to success in the class. Please read the syllabus closely and as soon as possible, at the latest before our 2nd class on Wednesday August 27.
Click on the link below corresponding to your section to open (and/or download) the syllabus:
SYLLABUS English 0802-002 F25 Puchek.docx
SYLLABUS English 0802-008 F25 Puchek.docx
SYLLABUS English 0802-015 F25 Puchek.docx
You should have a deep familiarity with the schedule and process of the course. Since you're just getting started in the class, if you just have a particular question or two for now and desire brief-but-accurate answers, here's a 1-page English 802 FAQ:
There are three major papers to do in the class, and what follows is a detailed explanation of how you'll be graded on these papers. These several pages describing the qualities and characteristics of effective academic writing are the rubric of English 0802. These guidelines are followed in all 802 sections at TU, and they will be reviewed in detail at the beginning and again near the end of the semester:
802 Portfolio Grading Criteria.docx
General Education Competencies and Area Learning Goals
These can guide your understanding of how the course fits into your academic career and/or your life after college:
Competencies: https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#Program_Competencies
Area Goals: https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/general-education/#GenEd_Courses
Information on accessibility for additional technologies is provided below:
Religious Holidays
It is your right to observe religious holidays without impacting your opportunity to learn and succeed in this course. Please reach out to me at the start of the semester so that deadlines can be reviewed in advance of your religious observations. You will still be held responsible for course content and any assignments, but you will not lose points for attendance and participation on days important to your faith.
Links to Student Resources
Temple provides a wide array of resources both to help you overcome academic challenges and those not directly related to the educational challenges of the course. Please reach out to me if you need help deciding which resources might be right for you. Note that you can also get to these STUDENT RESOURCE links from this Canvas' homepage and via Modules ~ Student Resources:
Student Success Center (to schedule free writing tutoring)
University Libraries (get help with research)
Dean of Students office (if you have an emergency/crisis affecting your class work)
Undergraduate Research Support
Tuttleman Counseling Services (for mental health assistance)
Disability Resources and Services
If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry is in operation, as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs.