English 110 --- Fall 2009 Calendar   

                                 Weeks 1 – 18 (August 20th – December 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 20 – Thurs:  Introduction to class and each other:  syllabus, policies, presentations,
                        texts, plagiarism contract, and student introductions

HW: Purchase the course materials: (1) Course Reader, (2) Selected Poems of Federico Garcia Lorca, (3) The White Tiger, (4) Chekov: The Essential Plays, and (5) Arab Women Writers.

In the Course Reader, read the section on “Poetry” pages 29-31.  You will need a print version of the reader to bring to class, but you can also access it in its entirety at: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/Reader.htm

In Selected Poems of Federico Garcia Lorca, read “Introduction” (xi-xvi). “Preface” (xvii-xx), “Somnambule Ballad” (71-74), “The Faithless Wife (75-77), and “Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard” (89-95).


                            WEEK 2:  Poetry by Federico Garcia Lorca


August 25th – Tues:  Setting up the three class presentation teams (page 32 in reader)                

Introduction to Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger, More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader).
Possible quiz on the assigned poetry followed by a discussion

 

HW: In Selected Poems of Federico Garcia Lorca, read “The Martyrdom of Saint Eulalia” (95-99), “Thamar and Amnon” (101-105), and “The King of Harlem” (115-123).


In Reader, read Writing Guideline #4: The Writing Process, pages 36-56.


August 27th – Thurs:  Review: Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a
                        Stronger, More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader)
                        Going over Writing Guideline #1: Paper Topics, pgs 11-13
                        Discussion of The Writing Process (pages 36-56) with practice                      
                        Going over the upcoming homework: "Creating Your Own Argument" p. 58
                        Possible quiz on the assigned poetry followed by a discussion

                        HW:  In Selected Poems of Federico Garcia Lorca, read “Ode to
                   Walt Whitman” (125-133) and “Lament for Ignacio Sanchez Mejias”
                   (137-149).


                   Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 9/1:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic” sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them and
“so what?” them (p. 59 in reader and see a model on p. 58). 

Prepare for a quiz on Tues on Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger, More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader).


                 ** Getting Prepared:  Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due Tuesday, Sept 8th
                               

                              WEEK 3:  Quiz and Preparing for Paper 1


September 1st – Tues:  Quiz on Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger,
                        More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader)
                        Possible quiz on the assigned poetry followed by a discussion
                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 1 

                        HW: Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis
                   statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 44-48 in reader on
                   outlining).

September 3rd – Thurs: Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 48 of the reader.

Going over Writing Guideline #19: Workshopping, pages 189-194.
           

HW:  Complete Paper #1 (2-4 pages), due next class: 

                        (1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Tues.      

                        (2) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 65-66)
                        (3) Read advice on “Drafting” (pages 49-50)

                        (4) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

            (6) 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 4:  Workshopping & Presentation


September 8th – Tues:  Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

In Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)

HW:  Read the advice in Writing Guideline #3: Reading Strategies (pg 18-28). 

Look carefully at the section on “Fiction and Drama” (pgs 24-28).

          Begin The White Tiger, read “The First Night” (1-36).     



September 10th – Thurs:  Going over Writing Guideline #3: Reading Strategies (pg 18-28). 
                        Going over Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 65-66)
                        Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of the reading                     

                                HW:  In The White Tiger, read “The Second Night” (37-78) and
                   “The Fourth Morning” (79-95). 

                   Revised Paper #1 due 9/15.  Please include the following:

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (68-69 in reader) and for the page numbering (73 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use proper citation and a Works Cited page (74-76 in reader)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the 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.  See Paper Formatting (65-66 in reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (70-71 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 198.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 51) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 52)
(7) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 53).  Staple this to the back of your revised paper.



  **Team presenters on Aravind Adiga and The White Tiger  prepare to present next class.


      Reminder: the last day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is 9/11



               WEEK 5: Presentation &  The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga



September 15th – Tues:  Going over Writing Guideline #3: Reading Strategies (pg 18-28). 
                        Going over Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 65-66)
                        Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)
                        Possible quiz on the reading (pp. 1-36) followed by a discussion of the reading   

                                HW:  In Reader read Writing Guideline #2: Critical Thinking (pg 14-17)

                   In The White Tiger, read “The Second Night” (37-78) and
                   “The Fourth Morning” (79-95). 

                   Revised Paper #1 due 9/17.  Please include the following:

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (68-69 in reader) and for the page format and numbering (73 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use proper citation and a Works Cited page (74-76 in reader)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the 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.  See Paper Formatting (65-66 in reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (70-71 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 198.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 51) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 52)
(7) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 54).  Staple this to the back of your revised paper.

 

     **Team presenters on Aravind Adiga and The White Tiger  prepare to present next class.

                       

September 17th –  Thurs:  Revised Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

Team presenters on Aravind Adiga and The White Tiger

 

HW:  In The White Tiger, read “The Fourth Night” (97-145) and
“The Fifth Night” (147-166).


                               WEEK 6:  The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga


September 22nd – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading and discussion of The White Tiger
                                    Writing Guideline #10: Plagiarism (pages 77-81)
                                    Writing Guideline #11: Quoting and Paraphrasing (pages 82-91)
                                   

                             HW: In The White Tiger, read “The Sixth Morning (167-189) and
                             “The Sixth Night” (191-247).

September 24th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Brainstorming possible paper topics for Paper 2 on The White Tiger
                        Writing Guideline #3: Questioning Circles (pages 63-64)
                        Writing Guideline #12: Thesis Statements (pages 92-98)
           
                        HW: Finish The White Tiger, read “The Seventh Night (249-276).
 
                   Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 9/29:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic”  sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them and “so what?” them (p. 60 in reader and see a model on p. 58).  

 

                           WEEK 7:  Outlines for Paper 2


September 29th  – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a  discussion
                        Writing Guideline #15: Paragraphs (pages 110-117)
                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 2

                           

HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #2 with a thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 44-48) in reader on outlining).  To consider: you want to include one outside source in your paper to support your argument.

 

October 1st – Thurs:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 48 of the reader.

 

Complete Paper #2 (3-5 pages), due next class: 
(1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Tues.      

                        (2) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 59-60) and 
                              Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)
                        (3) Review advice on “Drafting” (pages 49-50)

                        (4) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

                        (6) 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.
                        (7) You need to include at least one outside source in your paper and a Works Cited 
                              page.  In the reader, see Writing Guideline #9: Research, etc (pages 74-76)

 

 

                               WEEK 8: Workshopping & Presentation


October 6th – Tues:  Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

In Class:  Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)

 

HW:  Using peer feedback, revise Paper #2 due Tues, Oct 13th

                    **Team presenters on Anton Chekhov prepare to present next class.

October 8th – Thurs:  Team presenters on Anton Chekhov and his plays


                        HW:  In Chekhov: The Essential Plays, read “Introduction”
                   (pp. xii-xviii) and begin The Seagull,  Acts 1 & 2 (1-30).

                   Revised Paper #2 due 10/13.  Please include the following:

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (68-69 in reader) and for the page format and numbering (73 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use proper citation and a Works Cited page (74-76 in reader)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the 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.  See Paper Formatting (65-66 in reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (70-71 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 198.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 51) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 52)
(7) Works Cited page with a minimum of one outside source.  In the reader, see Writing Guideline #12: Research, etc (pages 74-76)
(8) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 54).  Staple this to the back of your revised paper.

 

 

                             WEEK 9:  Plays by Anton Chekhov


October 13th – Tues:  Revised Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

                   Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading

Writing Guideline #13: Introductions (99-102)

HW:  Finish The Seagull, Acts 3 & 4, pages 31-58.

 

October 15th – Thurs: Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading
                        and Writing Guideline #14:  Topic Sentences (103-109)

 

HW:  Begin Uncle Vanya, Acts 1 & 2, pages 59-88.

 

** 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 Thurs, Oct 29th **


                              WEEK 10: Plays by Anton Chekhov


October 20th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       

HW: Finish Uncle Vanya, Acts 3 & 4, pages 89-114.

 

October 22nd – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Writing Guideline #16:  Conclusions (118-121)
                               
                   HW:  Begin The Cherry Orchard, Acts 1 & 2, pages 191-226.

           

 

                                 WEEK 11:  Collaborative Partners


October 27th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

HW:  Finish The Cherry Orchard, Acts 3 & 4, pages 227-251.

Next class, signing up collaborative writing partners for Paper 4.



October 29th – Thurs:  Sign-up partners for Paper #4: exchange phone #’s, schedules etc.

Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
Creating midterm practice essay questions

                   HW:  Prepare for open-book, closed note essay exam on Thursday,
                   November 5th on 3 assigned Chekhov plays. If you handwrite the
                   exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk. 


                                       WEEK 12:  Midterm Exam



November 3rd - Tues:  Workshop: Timed Writing (pp. 183-188 in reader)

                   HW:  Review the 3 assigned Chekhov plays (The Seagull, Uncle
                   Vanya, and The Cherry Orchard) 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. 



November 5th - Thurs:  Midterm Examination (75 min—11:10-12:25pm)—open book, closed note
                     **  Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 (bottom floor) in room 2117A


HW:  Begin Arab Women Writers, read “Introduction” (1-28)

**Team presenters on Arab Women Writers prepare to present next class.

 

 

 

                                 WEEK 13:  Arab Women Writers


November 10th - Tues:  Team presenters on Arab Women Writers

                   HW:  In Arab Women Writers, read “Let’s Play Doctor” (38-40), “The
                   Slave” (55-58), “The Picture”—3 stories with the same title (60-78),
                   and “My Mother’s Friend” (81-82).                                  



November 12th - Thurs:  NO CLASS (no classes at Skyline Nov 11-13th)
       

      ** Reminder:  The last day to withdraw from a course is 11/18 **      

 

                            WEEK 14:  Arab Women Writers

 

November 17th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

                        In Arab Women Writers, read “The Cat” (92-96), “A Virgin Continent”
                   (101-105), “An Old Couple” (106-110), “My Wedding Day” (120-126),
                   “Sun, I Am the Moon” (133-140), and “The Dreadful Sea” (141-146).

        ** Next class, meet in the Library, 2nd floor of building 5 **



November 19th – Thurs:  Library Tour  (2nd floor of building 5) 
                    
                   HW:  For Tues, you and your partner are responsible for bringing in a
                   minimum of 3 possible outside texts you could use in your paper to
                   support your argument.  The texts cannot be all from the same type
                   of source.  Bring full printouts and books not a just bibliography.

                   In Arab Women Writers, read “Half a Woman” (181-185), “Heir  
                   Apparent” (186-188), “The Newcomer” (189-191), “International
                   Women’s Day” (194-198), “The Filly Became a Mouse” (199-204), and
                   “I Will Never Forfeit My Right” (210-213)

 

                                WEEK 15:  Arab Women Writers


November 24th – Tues:  Checking off research and discussion of outside research
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
                   HW:  In Arab Women Writers, read “Misfortune in the Alley” (227-231),
                   “Questioning” (232-234), “The Future” (248-253), “The Breeze of
                   Youth” (258-264), “In Need of Reassurance” (270-274), and “The
                   Beginning” (280-284).

                   Do the following in preparation for Paper #2—due Tues 12/1:

                   Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic”
                   sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them, “so what?”
                   them and do the added “Gathering Evidence” section—use the revised
                   2-page handout distributed in class.  You can also download the
                   sheet and see a completed example at:
                   http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderCreatingArgumentMenu.htm.

                  

November 26th – Thurs:  Thanksgiving Holiday (no class)                           

          ** Looking Ahead:  Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Tuesday, Dec 8th


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


December 1st – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Going over brainstorms and possible paper topics

                        HW:  Prepare for the Make-up Quiz next class on Thurs 12/3
                   (this quiz score will replace your lowest quiz score).

                   Create a formal typed outline with your partner for Paper #4 with a
                   thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 44-48 in reader
                   on outlining).

                   If you haven't already, visit the library and 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—see pages 74-76 in reader).  The librarians are very friendly
                   and knowledgeable so take advantage of their assistance!


December 3rd – Thurs:  Make-Up Quiz on the reading
                                Workshopping outlines & thesis statements with partners —write on your
                                peers’ outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 48 of the reader.


Complete Paper #4 (4-6 pages), due next class: 

(1)  Bring 7 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on  
      Tuesday.

 (2)  Students without papers will be asked to leave and workshop days are
        two (2) absences.

            (3)  If you don’t turn a paper in on this due date, you can’t turn in the revised
                 version, due a week later, for a grade.  You can’t pass the course if you miss
                 turning in a paper.
            (4) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 59-60) and 
                  Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)

(5) 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. 82-91. 
      You must also include a complete Works Cited page (see pages 74-76 for a
      model).

                  

   *Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, to get a full printout of your grade *      


    

                                WEEK 17: Workshopping Paper 4


December 8th – Tues:  Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)

                        In Class:  Workshopping in pairs (a double absence day if missed)



 HW: Fill out “Evaluating the Members of the Team” in the Course Packet, pp. 196-197.  Papers cannot be graded without having both evaluations turned in.  You and your partner must both complete an evaluation of yourself and your partner to be turned in Tues 12/15 (to be turned in separately--do not staple to Paper #4).


December 10th – Thurs:  No class—use the time to meet with your partner to revise Paper #4. 
                        Also review all course texts and practice timed writing in preparation for the final
                        on Dec 15th.

 

HW:  Revised Paper #4 due 12/15.  Please include the following:

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (68-69 in reader) and for the page
     format and numbering (73 in reader). 

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 4-6
      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.  See Paper Formatting (65-66 in
      reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (70-71 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 198.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 51) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 52)
(7) Works Cited page with a minimum of TWO outside sources.  In the reader, see
      Writing Guideline #12: Research, etc (pages 74-76)
(8) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 54).  Staple this to the back of your revised
     paper.


Review all the texts 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: “Crossing Countries, Crossing Cultures”) and take at least one practice essay exam before the actual final exam.  Review the advice on "Timed Writing" (pp. 183-188  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


December 15th – Tues:   Revised Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                   Turning in "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 196-197)

English 110 Final Exam: 11:10-1:40pm
         in Computer Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117B

                  Closed note, open book, 2 ½ hour essay exam