The Bowie State University Student Handbook and The 1999-2001 Bowie State University Undergraduate Catalog for further discussion of plagiarism. Plagiarized research paper will automatically receive a failing grade. After completing ENGL 101 and 102, students must take and pass successfully the Bowie State University English Proficiency Examination. Transfer students who completed their English composition requirements at another university should take the English Proficiency examination during their first semester of enrollment at the university. Students are required to read all assigned selections before coming to class on the day those selections are to be discussed.
All selections are to be read in their entirety, unless otherwise noted.
Since this is a collaborative class in which the direction and tone of every discussion will be determined by you, class participation is extremely important. You will be penalized if, during class time, you abuse your time on the computer by playing games, sending personal e-mail, surfing the Internet, etc. You will be warned the first time, and all other times will count as a day's absence. Students are required to submit all assignments when due. No late papers will be accepted.