English 100 --- Fall 2014 Calendar
Weeks 1 – 18
(August 19th – December 16th)
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 course
August 19th – Tues:
Introduction to class: syllabus,
policies, texts, honesty pledge, and assignments
Activating
schema (in Rhetoric, page 21):
Course theme—Listening to the Music Inside of Us:
what do you think is the importance
or
significance of music? What does the word
music trigger in you or bring to mind?
How
does music affect us mentally, physically, emotionally? How can music
affect/shape/influence
us? What is more important: lyrics or
the instrumental
elements? What are the most influential musical genres
in the U.S (rock ‘n’ roll,
country,
hip hop, classical, blues)? How has
technology changed music?
HW: Purchase the
course materials:
(1) Department Rhetoric: What, Why and
How?
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/
(buy the print version at Skyline’s
bookstore or use the electronic
version if you bring an iPad or
laptop to class—phones will not be
acceptable to usefully work with the
Rhetoric in class)
(2) Music and Culture
(3) All Shook Up: How Rock ‘n’ Roll
Changed America
(4) Ripped: How the
Wired Generation Revolutionized Music
(5) Musicophilia:
Tales of Music and the Brain
August 21st – Thurs: Student
introductions
Introduction to the Department
Rhetoric: What, Why and How? (5-8)
Discuss/preview homework in Chapter 1: Critical
Reading
HW: In Rhetoric (http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/),
begin
Chapter
1: Critical Reading and read “Habits of Highly Effective
Readers”
(20), “Identifying Topics, Main, Major and Minor Ideas”
(27-28)
and “Annotating” (29-33) and do the Annotating Practice
described
at the top of page 30 and mark up the excerpt by Frederick
Douglass (30-33)—due next class on 8/26.
In
Music and Culture, read Chapter
1: “The Appeal of Music” (1-31)
and
annotate the articles as you read them.
WEEK 2: Music and
Culture
& Rhetoric Overview
August 26th – Tues:
Going over the Annotating homework (30-37)
Possible quiz on the assigned reading
followed by a discussion
In Rhetoric: Overview of the 15
Concepts—Getting a Good Start (9-18)
In
groups, taking a quiz on the concepts with prizes
HW: In Music
and Culture, read Chapter 2: “Out of Tune:
Youth and
Morality”
(32-84).
August 28th –Thurs:
Possible quiz on the assigned reading
followed by a discussion
In Rhetoric, Chapter 4:
The Writing Process: freewriting, brainstorming, Journalist
Questions,
Listing, Clustering/Mapping (110-123)
HW: In Music and Culture,
read Chapter 3: “Music and Sexuality”
(85-116).
WEEK 3: Music and Culture
Sept 2nd –Tues: Possible
quiz on the assigned
reading followed by a discussion
Chapter
2: Critical Thinking (85-94)
HW: In
Music and Culture, read
Chapter 4: “Musicians and Navigating
the
Challenges of Navigating the Racial Terrain” (117-156).
Sept
4th – Thurs: Possible
quiz on the assigned
reading followed by a discussion
Chapter
3: Paper Topics (95-97)
Chapter
7: How Can I Create a Thesis? (206-209)
HW: Do the
following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 9/9:
Complete the “How Can I Create a
Thesis?” sheet: do the brainstorm,
create questions,
answer them, answer “so what?”, and gather evidence for your argument (206-207)
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/7CreatingThesis.htm
** Getting
Prepared: Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due
Tuesday, Sept 16th
Reminder: the last day to drop a course without it appearing on your
record is 9/7
WEEK 4: Preparing for Paper 1
Sept 9th
– Tues: Going over the homework and possible
thesis statements for Paper 1
Chapter 4: Outlining
(124-137)
HW: Create
a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis
statement
at the top—due next class (124-137).
Bring
2 copies the outline to class!
Sept
11th – Thurs: Workshopping outlines and
thesis statements —write on your peers’
Chapter 6: Evaluating Writing (183-198)
HW: Review Chapter 6: Evaluating Writing
(183-198) in preparation for workshopping next class.
Read
from Chapter 4: Drafting (139-142)
Complete Paper #1 (2-4 pages), due next class:
(1)
Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.
(2)
Follow MLA formatting guidelines (170-176)
(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:
Workshopping Paper 1
Sept 16th – Tues:
Paper #1 due
(2-4 pages)
In
Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HW:
Review advice your peers gave you and revise Paper 1.
Begin
All Shook Up, read Chapter 1 (3-34).
Sept
18th – Thurs: Chapter 5: MLA Conventions
(170-182)
Chapter
4: Revising (143-152), Editing (155-161), Essay Checklist (168)
Chapter
4: Creating Essay Titles (153-154)
Possible
quiz on the assigned
reading followed by a discussion
HW: In All
Shook Up, read Chapters 2 & 3 (35-98).
You
will submit 1 item in class on 9/23:
The peer
evaluations you received in the workshop last Tuesday
You will submit 2 items online in WebAccess before midnight on 9/23:
(1) The COMPLETED essay checklist
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderWritingProcessEssayChecklist.htm
(2) The revision of Paper 1 (2-4 pages)
Please note: the
file MUST be in .RTF, .DOC or .DOCX format (any other format
that cannot be opened by the
deadline will not be counted as on time).
For
detailed step by step directions how to upload your paper, see the handout
“Paper Guidelines and Topics” or go to: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
WEEK 6: Revision of Paper 1 due & All
Shook Up
Sept
23rd – Tues: Revised Paper #1 due (2-4
pages)—upload by midnight
For detailed step by step directions how to upload your paper, see the
handout
“Paper
Guidelines and Topics” or go to: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
In-Class:
Turn in your two Peer Workshop Evaluations from Tues 9/16
Possible quiz on
the assigned
reading followed by a discussion of Chapters 1-3
(62)
HW: In All
Shook Up, read Chapter 4 (99-129).
Read
“Timed Writing Checklist” in reader (page 282) and prepare for
in-class
essay quiz on the reading next class.
Sept
25th – Thurs: Quiz
on the assigned
reading followed by a discussion
Chapter
10: Integrating Sources (253-273)
HW: Finish All
Shook Up, read Chapters 5-6 & Epilogue (131-192).
WEEK
7: Library Tour
Sept
30th – Tues: Possible
quiz on the assigned
reading followed by a discussion of Chapters 4-6
HW: Next class,
meet in the Library—2ndflood, building 5.
Please
note: the 2 upcoming library workshops will satisfy the
“Information
Literacy” graduation requirement. If you
miss either of
these
workshops, you will be contacted by a librarian to make up the
missed
workshop which you will need to do outside of class time.
Oct 2nd
– Thurs: Library Tour (2nd floor of building 5)—Meet in Library
HW: Continue your
research for Paper 2 and consider potential paper
topics
based on issues and ideas raised in All Shook Up.
WEEK 8:
Second Library Tour
Oct 7th – Tues:
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
Chapter 7: Thesis
Statements (199-218)
Chapter
2: Discussion Questions and Questioning Circles (53-56)
Brainstorming
possible paper topics for Paper 2
HW:
Next class, meet in the Library—2ndflood, building 5.
Please note: the 2
library workshops will satisfy the “Information Literacy”
graduation
requirement. If you miss either of these
workshops, you will be
contacted by a librarian to make up
the missed workshop outside of class time.
Oct
9th – Thurs: Library Tour (2nd floor of building 5)—Meet in Library
HW:
For Tues, bring in a minimum of 2 possible outside texts you
could
use in your paper to support your argument.
The texts cannot
both
be from the same type of source. Bring
full printouts and books
not
a just bibliography.
Review the paper
topic and guidelines for Paper 2:
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
and then
do
the following in preparation for Paper #2—due Tues 10/14:
Complete
the “How Can I Create a Thesis?” sheet: do the
brainstorm,
create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and
gather
evidence for your argument (206-207)
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/7CreatingThesis.htm
WEEK 9:
Preparing for Paper 2
Oct 14th – Tues:
Going
over the research homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 2
Chapter
8: Introductions and Conclusions (219-233)
HW: Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1
with a thesis
statement at the top—due next class (124-137).
Bring a second copy if you want to sit down with me
to go over it.
Oct
16th –
Thurs: Workshopping outlines and thesis
statements —write on your peers’
Complete
Paper #2 (3-5 pages), due next class:
(1)
Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.
(2)
Follow MLA formatting guidelines (170-176)
(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) You need to include at least one
outside source and a Works Cited page. See
Chapter 10: Integrating Sources (253-273)
and Chapter 5: Works Cited (177-181).
WEEK 10: Workshopping Paper 2 & Ripped
Oct 21st – Tues:
Paper #2 due
(3-5 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HW: Use peer feedback
and revise Paper #2 due Tues, Oct 28th.
Review advice in
Chapter 4 on revising, creating essay titles,
editing/proofreading,
and the essay checklist (143-168).
Begin Ripped,
read Introduction and Chapters 1-3 (1-40).
Oct 23rd – Thurs: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
Chapter 9: Paragraphs
(234-252)
HW: In Ripped, read Chapters 4-7 (41-101).
You
will submit 1 item in class on 10/28:
The
peer evaluations you received in the workshop last Tuesday
You will submit 2 items online in WebAccess before midnight on 10/28:
(1)
The COMPLETED essay checklist
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderWritingProcessEssayChecklist.htm
(2) The revision of Paper 2
(2-4 pages)
Please
note: the file MUST be in .RTF, .DOC or .DOCX format (any other format
that
cannot be opened by the deadline will not be counted as on time).
For detailed step by step
directions how to upload your paper, see the
handout
“Paper Guidelines and Topics” or go to:
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
**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 November 11th **
WEEK 11: Ripped
Oct 28th – Tues:
Revised
Paper #2 due (3-5 pages)—Upload by midnight
For detailed step by step directions how to upload your paper, see the
handout
“Paper
Guidelines and Topics” or go to: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
Possible
quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
HW: In Ripped,
read Chapters 8-10 (102-148)
Review
“Timed Writing Checklist” in reader (page 282) and prepare
for
in-class essay quiz on the reading next class.
Oct 30th
– Thurs: Quiz on the assigned reading
followed by a discussion
HW: In Ripped,
read Chapters 11-15 (149-200).
WEEK 12: Preparing for Midterm Exam
Nov 4th – Tues:
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
Finish Ripped, read
Chapters 16-20 (201-250).
Nov 6th
– Thurs: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
HW: Prepare for
open-book essay Midterm Exam on Thursday,
November
13th on Ripped. The best way to prepare for a timed
written
exam is to PRACTICE! There is a practice
ungraded midterm
exam
posted in WebAccess for you to use to prepare.
If
you handwrite the exam on Nov 13th, bring lined paper, and if you
type
it, bring a USB drive. If you take the
exam online, be sure to
save
a back up copy of the exam.
Next
class 11/11, signing up collaborative partners for Paper 4.
WEEK
13: Midterm Exam
Nov 11th
– Tues: Sign-up
partners for Paper #4: exchange contact info and schedules
Chapter
11: Timed Writing (274-285)
Discussing
the practice online midterm
HW: Review Ripped and prepare for in-class
75-minute essay midterm
exam. Next class, meet in room 8119 or take the
exam online
through
WebAccess during class time. For
detailed directions on how
to
take the exam online, go to:
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
If
you handwrite the exam, bring lined paper (or a bluebook), and if
you
type it, bring a USB drive to save your file.
If you take the exam
online,
be sure to save a back up copy of the exam.
Nov 13th – Thurs: Midterm Exam (75 min)—open book
** If you are taking it in-class, meet in room 8119
HW: Begin Musicophilia
and read “Preface” (ix-xv) and from
Part
I read Chapters 1-4 (3-43).
WEEK 14: Musicophilia
Nov 18th
– Tues: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
HW: In Musicophilia, from Part II read Chapters
7-11, pages 95-151.
Nov 20th – Thurs: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
HW: In Musicophilia, from Part III read
Chapters 15-18, pages 201-253
For Tues 11/25, you and your partner will bring in a minimum
of 4
possible
outside texts you could use in this paper.
The texts cannot
be
all from the same type of source. Bring full
texts i.e. books and
full
printouts (or at least 2 representative pages of longer pieces) and
not
a just bibliography.
Prepare
for a quiz on the reading next class—Tues 11/25.
WEEK 15: Quiz on Musicophilia
& Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 25th – Tues: Quiz on Musicophila
Going over the research
homework for Paper 4
Handout
for upcoming homework: “How Can I Create a Thesis?” (due 12/2)
HW: In Musicophilia, from Part IV read
Chapters 23-27, pages 303-352
Review the paper topic
and guidelines for Paper 4:
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
and then
do
the following in preparation for Paper #4—due Tues 12/2:
Complete
the “How Can I Create a Thesis?” sheet: do the
brainstorm,
create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and
gather
evidence for your argument (206-207)
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/7CreatingThesis.htm
Looking Ahead: Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Tuesday, December
9th
Nov 27th – Thurs:
Thanksgiving Holiday—NO CLASS
WEEK 16:
Preparing for Paper 4
Dec
2nd - Tues: Possible
quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
Going
over possible thesis statements for Paper 4
HW: With your
partner, create ONE formal TYPED outline for Paper #4
with
a thesis statement at the top—due next class (in the Rhetoric,
for
outline guidelines, templates and a
model, go to pages 124-137 or
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/4Outlining.htm).
Bring a second copy if you
want to sit down with me to go over it.
Dec
4th - Thurs: Workshopping outlines
and thesis statements —write on your peers’
HW:
Complete Paper #4 (4-6 pages), due next
class:
(1)
Bring 7 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.
(2)
Follow MLA formatting guidelines (170-176)
(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) You need to include at least TWO
outside sources and a Works Cited page. See
Chapter 10: Integrating Sources (253-273)
and Chapter 5: Works Cited (177-181).
WEEK 17: Workshopping Paper 4
Dec 9th – Tues: Paper
#4 due (4-6 pages)
In Class: Workshopping
(a double absence day if missed)
HW:
You will submit these peer reviews
next class on 12/11:
I
will score these in class Thursday while you are taking the quiz and
give
them back to you the same day so you can use the advice as you
and
your partner revise Paper 4.
PLEASE NOTE: The revision of Paper 4 is due on
Monday 12/15 by midnight the
night
BEFORE the final exam. You cannot
use a late ticket on Paper 4 and must
upload
it by the designated due date. No
exceptions.
Prepare
for the Make-Up quiz on the writing concepts in the Rhetoric
next
class—12/11. This will replace your
lowest quiz score. You’ll be
tested
on information in “Overview of the 15 Concepts” (11-15):
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/overview.htm
Dec
11th – Thurs:
Turn in Peer Evaluations from Tuesday’s workshop
Make-up Quiz on writing concepts in the Rhetoric
Working with your partner: making revision plans for Paper 4
HW: Before midnight Mon 12/15, submit
3 items in WebAccess:
**Please note: you cannot use a late ticket on the
revision of Paper 4
(1)
The COMPLETED essay checklist
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderWritingProcessEssayChecklist.htm
(2)
A COMPLETED Collaborative Partner Evaluation (This evaluation is
confidential and your partner will not
be seeing it. I need evaluation sheets from both
partners separately. If you didn’t have a partner, submit a page
of freewriting on your
experience in writing this paper—this assignment
is part of your homework grade):
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderWorkshoppingCollaborativeMenu.htm
(3) The revision of Paper 4 (4-6
pages)—with TWO outside sources
Please note: the file MUST be in .RTF,
.DOC or .DOCX format (any other format
that cannot be opened by the deadline
will not be counted as on time).
For detailed step by step
directions how to upload your paper, see the
handout
“Paper Guidelines and Topics” or go to:
http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/papertopics.htm
WEEK 18: Revision of Paper 4 & Final Exam
Dec 15th – Mon:
Upload the revision of Paper 4 by midnight in WebAccess
(NO LATE TICKETS CAN BE USED FOR PAPER 4)
HW: Prepare for the 2 ½ hour final essay exam connecting the
4
course texts under the course theme—“Listening to the Music
Inside
Us”:
*
Review the assigned reading in the 4 course texts.
*
Be sure your texts are thoroughly annotated.
*
Take the practice final exam posted in WebAccess.
*
Create your own additional final exam questions and take more
practice exams.
*
Review Chapter 11: Timed Writing (In the Rhetoric, 275-285:
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/skyenglish/11TimedWriting.htm
*
If you handwrite the exam, bring paper or a bluebook, and if you
type it, bring a USB drive or a way to save
your work.
Dec 16th – Tues: Final Exam (2 ½ hours)—open book, open note
To
take the exam, chose ONE of the following options on 12/16:
(1)
Take the exam on campus in the Library’s Electronic
Classroom—Bldg 5 from 11:10-1:40pm
(2)
Take the exam on campus in the Library’s Electronic
Classroom—Bldg 5 from 2:10-4:40pm
(3)
Take the exam remotely by logging into WebAccess anytime
on exam day between 11am and 5pm (the
latest you can log
in and get the full 2 ½ hours of exam
time is 2:30pm)