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

 

Sept 1st – Mon:  No Class – Labor Day

                       

 

                              WEEK 4:  Outlining

 

Sept 8th – Mon:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 1   
                        Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.

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


Oct 6th – Mon:  Possible quiz on the
reading followed by a discussion
                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 1   
                        Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.


          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


Nov 24th –
Mon: Quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
Checking off and discussion of outside research                      
                       

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

                       


                       
Upcoming: Final Hours by Arrangement (HBA) folder check is
                                          Mon, Dec 8th—must have 16 hours completed

                       



                   WEEK 16:  Make-Up Quiz & Preparing for Paper 4


Dec 1st –
Mon:  Make-Up Quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 4   
                        Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.

 

 

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 *

 

                         WEEK 17:  Workshopping & Final HBA Check


Dec 8th –
Mon:  Final Folder Check
                       
Filling out "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 167-168)

                        Paper #4 due (4-6 pages) 

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

 

                                       WEEK 18:  Final Exam

Dec 15th – Mon:  Revised Paper #4 Due (4-6 pages)

English 100 Final Exam: 7:00-10pm
         in
Computer Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117A

                  Closed note, open book, 2 ˝ hour essay exam