English
100 --- Fall 2008 Calendar
Weeks 1 – 18 (August 19th – Dec
15th)
Explanation of homework layout: All activities listed next to the date (not in
bold) is what we will do in class on that
day. All assignments which follow the
abbreviated letters signifying homework (HW)
will be due the following class.
WEEK 1: Introduction to the course and readings
August 18th – Mon: Introduction to class and each other:
syllabus,
policies, presentations, texts, student introductions.
Introduction
to the Writing Process: freewriting, brainstorming, Journalists’
questions,
clustering,
& listing (pp. 37-44 in reader).
HW: Get
hour-by-arrangement folder, course reader, Culture Jam, America Street, American Values,
and The Argument Culture.
In American Values, read "Why Consider Opposing
Viewpoints?"
(pp. 9-11), "Introduction" (pp. 12-14), and "Chapter 1: What
Values Should America Uphold?" (16-68).
WEEK 2: Essays in American Values
August 25th – Mon: Setting up the four class presentation
teams
Possible quiz on
the reading
followed by a discussion
Writing Process--continued: thesis statements & outlining (pp. 45-50
in reader)
Going over the upcoming homework:
creating a thesis and an outline for Paper 1
In
American Values, read "Chapter 4: How Can
American Values Be Improved?" (pp. 155-187).
Do the following in preparation for Paper #1:
Complete the “Creating Your
Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic” sheet: do the brainstorm, create
questions, answer them and
“so what?” them (p. 46 in reader).
Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis statement at the
top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on outlining).
** Getting Prepared: Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due Monday, Sept 15th
WEEK
3: Holiday
WEEK 4: Outlining
Going over “Good
Practices” in peer review (p. 68 in reader)
Creating
titles (pp. 58 -60 in reader)
HW: In Reader, read "Revising and Editing
Checklist" (pp. 64-65)
and "An Explanation of Grades" (pp. 66-67).
Complete Paper #1 (2-4 pages), due next class:
(1)
Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on
Mon.
(2)
Remember: titles of short works such as essays and poems go in quotes and
longer works such as books and plays are
either underlined or italicized.
(3)
Students without papers will be asked to leave.
(4)
Each workshop day counts as 2 absences
(5)
If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
version, due a week later, for a
grade. You cannot pass the class if you
miss
one of the papers.
WEEK 5: The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Sept 15th – Mon: Paper
#1 due (2-4 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HW: Begin Culture Jam, read “Introduction:
Culture Jamming”
(xi-xvii),
“Autumn,” pp. 3-47, and “Winter,” pp. 51-96.
Revised Paper #1 due 9/22. Please include the following:
(1) A title page using MLA format: be
creative! (see p. 58-60 in reader for advice)
(2)
Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be
2-4 pages in length. Please note: 10 pts are removed for each page the paper is
under
the required minimum length and 5 pts for half a page under. Don’t go solely by word count but by actual
length.
Team presenters on Kalle Lasn and Culture
Jam prepare to present next class.
WEEK 6: Presentation on Culture
Jam
Sept 22nd – Mon: Revised
Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)
Team presenters on
Kalle Lasn and Culture Jam
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Reader, Introductions, the Body & Conclusions, pp. 51-57.
In Reader, Quoting, pp. 169-190.
HW: In Culture Jam, read “Spring,” pp.
99-136.
WEEK 7: Culture Jam
by Kalle Lasn
Sept 29th – Mon: Quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
In
Reader, Paragraphs, pp. 133-135
Brainstorming
possible paper topics for Paper 2 on Culture Jam
In
Reader, Questioning Circles, pp. 160-161.
HW: In Culture Jam, in “Summer,” read
139-183.
Do the following in preparation for
Paper #2—due next class:
Complete
the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic”
sheet—do
the brainstorm, create ?’s, answer them and “so what?”
them
(p.46 in packet)
Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis
statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on outlining).
** Getting Prepared: Paper #2 (3-5 pages) is due Monday, Oct 13th
WEEK 8: Preparing for Paper #2
HW:
Complete Paper #2 (3-5 pages), due next class:
(1) Bring 4 copies of your
completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Mon.
(2) Remember: titles of short works
such as essays and poems go in quotes and longer works such as books and plays
are either underlined or italicized.
(3) Students without papers will be
asked to leave.
(4) Each workshop day counts as 2
absences
(5) If you do not turn a paper in on this due
date, you cannot turn in the revised
version, due a week later,
for a grade. You cannot pass the class
if you miss
one of the papers.
WEEK 9:
Workshopping Paper 2
Oct 13th – Mon: Paper #2 due (3-5 pages)
In
Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
In
Reader, Main Ideas & Topic Sentences, pp. 124-131 & Transitions, pp.
143-144
HW: In revising your paper, use the advice and
exercises in the
reader
pp. 61-67.
Revised
Paper #2 due 10/20. Please include the
following:
(1) A title page using MLA format (see
p. 58-60 in reader for advice on titles and MLA guidelines). (2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be
3-5 pages in length. Please note: 10 pts are removed for each page the paper is
under
the required minimum length and 5 pts for half a page under. Don’t go solely by word count but by actual
length. (4) If you used outside research, cite your sources and include a Works
Cited page (see p. 190 in packet).
Begin America Street, read “Introduction” (pp. VII-VIII) and
all the readings on pages 3-67.
Team presenters on America Street
prepare to present next class.
**Upcoming: Bring your 16
Hours-by-Arrangement folder to class on Monday, October 27th to be checked. You should have about half (8) of your hours
completed at this mid-semester point
** Also, start thinking about a partner for Paper #4: you can choose someone,
we can compare schedules to find matches that way,
or you can have me pair
you. We’ll
assign partners on Mon, October 27th **
WEEK 10: Presentation
on America Street
Oct 20th – Mon: Revised Paper #2 due (3-5
pages)
Team presenters on America
Street
Possible
quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HW: Finish America Street, read pages
68--146.
Bring your 16 Hours-by-Arrangement folder to be
checked next class.
You need to satisfy 16 hours outside of class to meet the requirements for this
course. This is the mid-point in the
semester,
so you should have approximately half (8) of your hours already
completed.
Next class, we’ll be signing up the collaborative writing partners for Paper 4.
WEEK 11: America
Street ed.
Anne Mazer
Oct 27th – Mon: Possible quiz on the reading followed
by a discussion
HBA
Folder check (you need to have 8 hours completed of the 16 required)
Sign-up
partners for Paper #4: exchange phone #’s, schedules etc. (p. 165)
Workshop: Timed Writing (pp. 89-94 in reader)
HW: Review the assigned reading in America
Street in preparation for
the Midterm tomorrow. Meet in the Computer Lab (bottom floor of
building 2--one floor below Student
Services). If you handwrite the
exam, bring lined paper, and if you type
it, bring a disk.
WEEK 12: Midterm Exam
Nov 3rd – Mon: Midterm Examination (90 minutes)—open
book, closed note
** Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 in
room 2117A 7-8:30pm (bottom floor)
HW: Begin The Argument Culture, read
Chapters 1-3, pp. 3-94.
Team
presenters on The Argument Culture prepare to present next class on
11/17.
** Reminder: The last day
to withdraw from a course is 11/17 **
WEEK
13: No Class
Nov 10th – Mon: No Class – Veteran’s day
WEEK 14: Presentation & Library Tour
Nov 17th – Mon: Team presenters on Deborah Tannen’s The Argument Culture
Library Tour (2nd floor of building 5) 8:30-9:30pm with Kim Lim
HW: Continue The Argument Culture, read
Chapters 4-6, pp. 95-207.
WEEK 15: The Argument Culture
by Deborah Tannen
HW: Finish The Argument Culture, read
Chapter 7-9, pp. 208-290.
Do
the following in preparation for Paper #4—due next class:
Complete
the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic”
sheet—do
the brainstorm, create ?’s, answer them and “so what?”
them
(p.46 in packet)
Create a formal typed outline for Paper #4 with a
thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on
outlining).
** Getting Prepared: Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Monday, Dec 8th
Dec 1st – Mon: Make-Up Quiz on the reading followed
by a discussion
HW:
Bring your Hour-By-Arrangement folder to the
next class on 12/8 for the final folder check.
You must have 16 hours completed to receive full credit.
Secure your research to
support your arguments for Paper #4 (two outside sources are required and you
must include a Works Cited page at the end of your paper). The librarians are very friendly and
knowledgeable so take advantage of their assistance! When you work directly with the librarians,
you can ask them to sign off for HBA credit.
Begin filling out “Evaluating the Members of the Team” in the reader, pp.
167-168. You and your partner must both
complete an evaluation of yourself and your partner to be turned in Mon 12/15 (to
be turned in separately--do not staple to Paper #4). Papers cannot be graded without having both
evaluations turned in.
Complete
Paper #4 (4-6 pages), due next class:
(1) Bring 7 copies of your
completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Mon.
(2) Remember: titles of short works
such as essays and poems go in quotes and longer works such as books and plays
are either underlined or italicized.
(3) Students without papers will be
asked to leave.
(4) Each workshop day counts as 2
absences
(5)
If you do not turn a paper in on this
due date, you cannot turn in the revised
version, due a week
later, for a grade. You cannot pass the
class if you miss
one of the papers.
(6) Papers must be 4-6
pages in length. Please note: 10% deducted for each
page under
the required minimum length and 5% for a half page under
(7)
You will need to include a minimum of two outside sources in your
paper. To
review quoting advice to
integrate these sources smoothly, see
pp. 169-176.
You must also include a
complete Works Cited page (see page 190 for a model)
and you need to properly
format each entry according to MLA formatting (see
pp. 177-189 in reader).
*Also, bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, to get a full printout of
your grade *
In
Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HW: Meet with your
partner to review the revision advice you got from your peers and begin
revision of Paper #4—due Mon 12/15.
“Evaluating the Members of the Team” due next class (pp. 167-168). Papers cannot be graded without having both
evaluations turned in.
Review all the books we have read for
this course in preparation for the 2 1/2 hour final essay exam. Recommended:
create possible final exam questions for yourself which connect the
works we have read through a common theme (look again at the course theme:
“American Values and Ideologies”) and take at least one practice essay exam
before the actual final exam. Review the
advice on "Timed Writing" (pp.
89-94 in reader).
Revised Paper #4 due 12/15. Please include the following:
(1) A title page using MLA format (see
p. 58-60 in reader for advice on titles and MLA guidelines). (2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be
4-6 pages in length. Please note: 10% are deducted for each page the paper is under
the required minimum length and 5% for half a page under. Don’t go solely by word count but by actual
length. (4) You will need to include a minimum of two
outside sources in your paper. To review
quoting advice to integrate these sources smoothly, see pp. 169-176.
You must also include a complete Works Cited page (see page 190 for a
model) and you need to properly
format each entry according to MLA formatting (see
pp. 177-189 in reader).
** Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 for
exam **
If you
handwrite the exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk.
* If you haven’t already, bring a
self-addressed stamped envelope to get
your course grade
English 100
Final Exam: 7:00-10pm
in Computer
Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117A
Closed note, open book, 2 ˝
hour essay exam