While there is no set template for LANG 120 syllabi, the Faculty Handbook lays out several required & recommend elements for your syllabus at https://www3.unca.edu/aa/handbook/5.htm#5.2.5, and the CTL maintains this Syllabus Guide for faculty. Here following are some important elements about LANG 120 specifically to share with students.
Language 120 Course Description
From the catalog (https://catalog.unca.edu/): Emphasizes writing as a tool of discovery and analysis; practice in active, critical reading; and attention to rhetorical situations and choices. It also introduces students to various discourse communities, modes, and conventions; research and information literacy skills; and the revision process. A grade of C- or better is required. LANG 120 must be completed within the first two semesters of enrollment at UNC Asheville. Fall and Spring.
Language 120 Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of LANG 120, students will have developed writing processes to:
- Engage in critical inquiry and reflection: Discover and refine critical questions and problems and investigate them from multiple perspectives.
- Develop information literacy: Access, evaluate, and integrate relevant information from a variety of sources in an ethical manner.
- Communicate in rhetorically effective ways: Craft and revise written work marked by choices in focus, structure, and style appropriate for rhetorical purposes, audience expectations, and disciplinary conventions.
Other Important Statements & Related Resources
Academic Accessibility & Accommodations | See https://accessibility.unca.edu/resources-for-syllabi/ for sample statements related to accessibility, mental health, and trigger warnings, as well as resources related to developing accessible syllabi.
Academic Indicators | Faculty are required to submit “indicators” for all students by the sixth week of class. For more details, see https://advising.unca.edu/academic-indicators-for-faculty/. For language you can adapt into a brief syllabus statement for students, see https://advising.unca.edu/academic-indicators-for-students/. For questions about indicators, please contact Anne-Marie Roberts, Associate Director of Advising, at amrober1@unca.edu or campus ext. 4502.
Bias Incident Reporting | SAMPLE STATEMENT: If you experience an act of bigotry, harassment or intimidation directed against or targeting you because of your race, age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, or veteran status, you may report this to the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT). For more information (and a link to the reporting form), see https://diversity.unca.edu/reporting/bias-incident-reporting/
Gender Equity & Sexual Respect (Title IX) | SAMPLE STATEMENT: If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact Heather Lindkvist, UNCA’s Title IX Coordinator, at 828-232-5658 or titleix@unca.edu, who will help you sort through your options and available resources. You may also speak to me, but keep in mind that as a faculty member, I am considered a “responsible employee,” which means I must disclose to the Title IX coordinator any information you share with me about an incident of sexual or gender-based harassment. If you wish to speak with a confidential resource, contact University Health and Counseling Services at 828.251.6520. Off-campus confidential resources include Our Voice (24-Hour Hotline at 828.255.7576) and HelpMate (24-Hour Hotline at 828.254.0516).
Writing Center Support | SAMPLE STATEMENT: The University Writing Center (UWC) supports writers in one-on-one sessions with student writing consultants. Consultants work with writers at all stages of the writing process from deciphering prompts and organizing ideas, to documenting sources and revising prose. When you visit the UWC, bring a copy of your assignment, any writing or notes you may have, and the sources you are working with. Making an appointment is easy—visit writingcenter.unca.edu and click on “Schedule an Appointment.”
Sample LANG 120 Syllabi
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