Integrated Reading & Writing Syllabus - ENGL 1300-002 - Syllabus

Sep 22, 2026

Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW) focuses on strengthening college-level reading comprehension and writing effectiveness through critical strategies for persuasive communication. Students explore different forms of reading, the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing, and the ethical responsibilities involved. The syllabus outlines course goals, instructor and student commitments, required materials, Blackboard submission expectations, in-class WLDCC sessions, and a labor-based grading approach. It also details attendance rules, assignment categories, revisions for incompletes, and the grading scale for work completion, lateness, and plagiarism.

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Course Overview

Course Description and Goals

Instructor and Student Commitments

Required Materials and Blackboard Use

Grading and Policies

Grading Overview

Attendance, Assignments, and Late Work

Revisions and Academic Integrity

Grading Categories and Resources

INTEGRATED READING & WRITING SYLLABUS ENGL 1300-002 | TR 3:30-4:45 pm | HALL 303 Texas A&M University-San Antonio Professor Robert J. Cavazos, MFA (he/him) Email: [rcavazos@tamusa.edu | Please](rcavazos@tamusa.edu | Please) include ENGL 1300-002 in emails Office: HALL 314C | Walk-In Student Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-3 pm COURSE DESCRIPTION Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW) improves your college-level reading comprehension and writing effectiveness. You will learn critical reading and writing strategies to communicate persuasively while considering audience and purpose. You will respond in written and oral discussion to a variety of texts across disciplines and genres, including academic texts to prepare you for future coursework. Course Goals ● activate prior knowledge to help articulate your identity as a reader and writer ● approach writing as an act of self-expression, creativity, and critical thought ● approach reading as an act of interpretation involving intersectional lenses ● understand different forms of reading (academic, rhetorical, entertainment) ● engage in the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing ● transfer our reading and writing knowledge across genres ● examine the ethical responsibilities of readers and writers Instructor Commitments ● honor your knowledge and draw upon our community’s knowledge ● teach reading as a conversation between author and audience ● teach writing as a way to examine what and why we read Student Commitments ● exercise integrity and care in your work and in interactions with others ● read the syllabus and calendar and know when assignments are due ● professionally communicate with me when you need assistance Required Materials • All readings will be Open Educational Resources available via Blackboard. ● A notebook—studies show handwritten notes result in greater retention of course material. ● A laptop to bring to class and reliable internet at home. If you do not have a laptop or reliable internet at home, please contact the ITS Help Desk: (210) [784-4357 or helpdesk@tamusa.edu](784-4357 or helpdesk@tamusa.edu). Blackboard This course uses Blackboard. While some instruction will be provided, it is your responsibility to learn how to attach files and submit work on Blackboard. If you have problems submitting via Blackboard, troubleshoot the issue by trying a different browser, contacting me, or contacting the ITS Help Desk. W LD CC In-Class Sessions We will hold six in-class sessions (as indicated in the course calendar at the end of this syllabus) from the Writing, Language, and Digital Composing Center (WLDCC) . These sessions will support your understanding of course material, as well as your continued growth as college-level readers and writers. GRADING OVERVIEW I use a labor-based approach to grading. Labor-based grading assesses you on the quality of your labor. Your grade in this course depends on the amount of work you submit, your ability to meet deadlinesand fulfill expectations, and the time and effort you put toward achieving goals. I will also address the quality of your work. You will put forward the time and effort it takes to improve your reading and writing skills, and you will demonstrate significant growth as a reader and writer over the course of the semester. I am committed to affirming linguistic diversity in reading and writing approaches. By staying in this class, you agree to the following: | Grade | Unexcused Absences | Incomplete
assignments | Late
assignments | Missing assignments | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A (100-90) | 2 or fewer | 2 or fewer | 2 or fewer | 1 | | B (89-80) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | C (79-70) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | D (69-60) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | | F (59-0) | 6 or more | 6 or more | 6 or more | 5 or more | Absences You are absent if you are not present for class and have not communicated with me about the circumstances. Please do not be late as

FAQs

What is the main purpose of ENGL 1300-002 Integrated Reading & Writing?

The course improves college-level reading comprehension and writing effectiveness, emphasizing critical reading/writing strategies for persuasive communication while considering audience and purpose.

How does the labor-based grading approach work in this course?

Grades depend primarily on the amount of work submitted, meeting deadlines, fulfilling expectations, and the time and effort invested to achieve course goals, along with feedback on work quality.

What happens if assignments are late, incomplete, or missing?

Assignments submitted after deadlines are late, not meeting labor expectations makes them incomplete, and not submitting makes them missing. Plagiarism results in an automatic zero.

Sep 22, 2026

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