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..............English
801 --- Fall 2000
Calendar
Weeks 1 - 17:
August 21st - December
12th
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 (HM) will be due the
following class.
WEEK
1: Introductions & The Writing
Process
August 21st - Mon: Introduction to class: syllabus,
policies, texts
Writing sample (10 mins): What do you think about the
growing incidence of violence in schools?
What is influencing this and what do you feel we should
do?
HM: Get-a $5 computer use card, America Now,
Rhythms of Writing, and
8 Ball Chicks: A Year in the Violent World of Girls
Gangs by Gini Sikes
August 22nd - Tues: Student Interviews (exchange phone
#'s with partner for a study buddy)
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read the
Introduction, pp. 1-7.
August 23th - Weds: The Writing Process: freewriting and
brainstorming
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 11-15. Then
using the "Writing Process" packet,
select 2-3 main supporting points for the "Cats" comic
explaining why it is funny. Then provide
an example for each of those supporting points and put them
into two forms: (1) a cluster and (2) a list.
August 24th - Thurs: The Writing Process: clustering,
listing, and thesis statements
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 17-21. Do
Practice 2 and Practice 3 (on page 21).
Then create a single sentence thesis statement for the
"Cats" cartoon which answers this question:
What makes this cartoon funny? Be sure your thesis statement
contains a topic and the point you want
to make about your topic (your opinion).
August 25th - Fri: The Writing Process: outlining
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 21-27. Type
up a formal outline for the "Cats" cartoon-due Monday. See
the "Writing Process" packet for guidelines
WEEK
2: Drafting and Revising
August 28th - Mon: Going over the outlines and writing
introductions.
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 51-57 and
do Practice 1 (p. 52), Practice 2 (p. 53), and
Practice 3 (p. 55). Draft a mini-paper on "Cats" following
your outline. A typed one-page paper
on "Cats" will be due Friday.
For Tuesday,
remember to meet in the computer lab across the hall from
our classroom.
We'll meet here every
Tuesday.
August 29th - Tues:
Meet in the Computer
Lab: bottom floor of blg 2--bring disk & fee
card
Introduction to Daedalus
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 58-62 and
do Practice 1 (p. 60) and Practice 2 (p. 61).
Also read pp. 63-70. Continue work on your one-page minimum
explanation of what makes the
"Cats" cartoon funny using your outline-due Fri.
August 30th - Weds: Revising and Editing
HM: Work on revising and editing your paper on
"Cats"-due Friday.
August 31st - Thurs: Creating titles
HM: Complete the revision of your "Cats" paper. It is
due next class and must be the following:
(1) typed
(2) double-spaced
(3) a minimum of one page in length
(4) and it must have a title page using MLA format
.................(a)
Title centered about a third from the top of page
.................
(b) Your name centered in the middle of the
page
.................
(c) Course, instructor's name and date
centered near the bottom of page.
**Bring your
Rhythms of Writing book to class on Friday.
September 1st - Fri:
Mini-paper on "Cats"
cartoon due (minimum 1 page)
In Class: working on Chapter 6 in Rhythms of Writing, pp.
94-101.
HM: In America Now, read "Our Clothing: Does it
Matter What We Wear?" p. 23
and "High Heels: What a Pain!" pp. 24-28. Be prepared for a
possible quiz on the reading.
** Getting
Prepared: Paper #1 (1-2 pages) is due Thursday, September
14th
WEEK
3: Units on Clothing and Gender
September 4th - Mon:
Labor Day Holiday - No
Class
HM: Be prepared for a quiz on the article "High Heels:
What a Pain!" pp. 24-28.
Be sure to bring your computer materials fee card with you
to the lab on Tuesday or
they won't let you use the computers.
September 5th - Tues:
Meet in Computer
Lab-bring fee card or you can't use the computers
Quiz
on "High Heels: What a Pain!" pp. 24-28 followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read "You Become What You
Wear" pp. 28-32 and "Identity Through Clothing"
pp. 33-37.
September 6th - Weds: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read "Who Has It
Tougher-Boys or Girls?" p. 59 and
"The 'Fragile American Girl' Myth" pp. 60-64.
September 7th - Thurs: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read "Boys Don't Cry" pp.
65-69, "A Shot Against Women's Sports"
pp. 69-71 and "A Sweet Moment of Teamwork" pp. 71-75.
September 8th - Fri: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 71-77 and
do Practice 1 (p. 76), Practice 2 (p. 77), and Practice 3
(p. 77).
** Getting Prepared:
Paper #1 (1-2 pages) is due this coming Thursday, September
14th
WEEK
4: Workshopping
September 11th - Mon: Understanding essay form:
organizing and creating thesis statements
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 78-83. To
turn in for Tuesday on the assigned essay topic for Paper
#1: (1) One page of freewriting
(2) A brainstorm and
(3) a cluster OR a list sketching out possible main points
and supporting evidence for your essay topic.
Review your "Writing Process" packet on how to do each of
these stages.
September 12th - Tues:
Meet in the Computer
Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Creating compare/contrast outlines and thesis
statements for Paper #1
HM: Create a typed formal outline for your essay topic
listing:
(1) Your thesis at the top
(2) followed beneath with your main supporting points (with
Roman Numerals in front of them)
using either point by point or block style and
(3) the evidence you'll use indented underneath each of
those supporting points.
See your "Writing Process" packet to review how to do formal
outlines.
** Reminder: the last
day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is
9/15 **
September 13th - Weds: Discussing the outlines
and drafting introductions
HM: Complete Paper #1 (1-2 pages), due next
class:
(1) Bring 3 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced
paper to class on Thurs & Fri.
(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.
(6) You cannot pass the class if you miss one of the
required papers for the course.
September 14th - Thurs:
Paper #1 due
(1-2 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a
double absence day if missed)
HM: Continue feedback on "Peer Response" sheets. Bring
these sheets, your paper and your group members' papers on
Fri to continue workshopping.
September 15th -
Fri:
Workshopping
Continued (a double absence day if missed)
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read Chapter 7 pp.
102-116, and do Practice 13 (p. 114),
Review Practice (p. 115), and Extra Challenge (p. 115).
** Getting Prepared:
The revised version of Paper #1 is due next Friday, Sept
22nd
Topic
for Paper #1 - due Sept 14th - 1-2 pages
TOPIC: The media, especially the television and film
and industries, are often accused of exploiting all kinds of
stereotypes. Pick a favorite television show or movie, and
write a comparative character analysis, choosing one male
character and one female character. Use the articles in the
unit "Who Has it Tougher-Boys or Girls?" pp. 59-75 as source
material or to help you establish a vocabulary for your
analysis.
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In-Class Brainstorm from
both English 801 classes on Gender
Stereotypes:
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Stereotypes for
Women
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Stereotypes for
Men
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-Look refined (clean, proper, conservative
dress)
-Be tall and thin but not taller than the guy
-Be weak physically, mentally, and emotionally
-Sexy but not sexual--limited number of sex
partners
-Be feminine (quiet, not crude, respectful,
submissive,
................................good
manners, giggly, flirtatious)
-Take care of house and children
-Not have a real job or career or have no job at
all
-Emotional and expressive
-Sensitive
-Nurturing--taking care of others before self
-Not-competitive, work as team, supportive
-Appearance: styled hair, well-groomed, petite
-Can't drive well
-Not rational thinkers
-Dependent--taken care of and protected by men
-Must be loyal, monogamous, not cheat
-Jobs: teacher, nurse, not "hard" labor jobs
-Can't make more money than the man
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-Be macho (hard, tough, no mental, emotional or
phyical
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weaknesses, doesn't cry)
-Have a good job that pays well and is the main $
earner
-Protector of the house and family but is not a
caretaker
-Bad, indifferent, or neglectful as fathers
-Chauvanist pigs who look down on woman
-Are "players" and many sex partners in admired
-Selfish--egotists
-Appearance: 6-pack stomach, taller than the woman,
hairy,
........muscled,
athletic, but less pressure on looks for men
-Sexually experienced and knowledgeable
-Conceited
-Always thinking about sex, perverts, cat calling
women
-Not emotional
-Rational thinking
-Discusses and never gossips
-Crude manners
-Independent--doesn't need others financially or
emotionally
-Has money and pays for everything
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Creating a Thesis
Statement:
As you watch the television program or movie you
have selected to write on, answer the following
questions...
...............(1)
Is the male/female fitting the stereotypes for that
gender?
..............
(2) Is he/she fitting some
but not all?
..............
(3) Is he/she challenging
the stereotypes for his/her gender?
Your ANSWER to the above will be your thesis. Add a
"so what?" to deepen your analysis. So what can we
learn from this? Why is this important? What does
this reveal about gender in our society? What are
the consequences of these gender views? How does
this affect us?
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WEEK
5: Unit of Body Image
September 18th - Mon: Going over Chapter 7 pp. 102-116 in
Rhythms of Writing
HM: In America Now, read "Body Image: Why Is It
a Serious Issue" p.41 and "Caught With a Centerfold" pp.
42-46.
September 19th - Tues:
Meet in the Computer
Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the
reading
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read Chapter 7 pp.
116-124 and do Practice 1 (p. 120) and Practice 2 (p.
123).
September 20th - Weds: Susan Hoehn comes to class to
talk about Learning Disabilities
Going over homework in Rhythms of Writing
HM: In America Now, read "I'm a Barbie Girl"
pp. 47-52 and "In Pursuit of the Impossible Body Image" pp.
52-56.
September 21st - Thurs: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read pp. 84-88 and
do Practice 6 (p. 85) do the Review Practice (p. 87).
Revised Paper #1 due 9/22. Please include the
following:
(1) A title page using MLA format:
........(a) Title
of paper (be creative with this-draw your reader in)
centered about a third from the top of page
....... (b) Your
name centered in the middle of the page
....... (c)
Course, instructor's name and date centered near the bottom
of page.
(2) Peer evaluation stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1" margins, have 12
sized font, and be 1-2 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.
September 22nd - Fri:
Paper #1 due (1-2
pages)
HM: In America Now, read "Can We Resist
Stereotypes?" p. 124 and "The Myth of the Model Asian
American Student" pp. 125-132.
WEEK
6: Units on Stereotyping & Group Identity
September 25th - Mon: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read "We Are More Than
Labels" pp. 133-137, "Stop Stereotyping Young Black Males"
pp. 138-140, and "Stereotyping and Racism are Not the Same"
pp. 141-146.
September 26th - Tues:
Meet in the Computer
Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the
reading
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read Chapter 9 pp.
125-133 and do Practice 3 (p. 128), Practice 4 (p. 129), and
Review Practice (p. 131).
September 27th - Weds: Going over homework in Rhythms
of Writing
HM: In America Now, read "How Important Is
Group Identity?" p. 78 and "Kicking Away Your Freedom" pp.
79-86.
September 28th - Thurs: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read "I Was a Member of a
Kung Fu crew" pp. 86-91 and "They've Got to Be Carefully
Taught" pp. 91-96.
September 29th - Fri: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In Rhythms of Writing, read Chapter 10 pp.
134-148 and do Practice 1 (p. 136), Practice 2 (p. 137) and
Practice 3 (p. 138).
** Getting
Prepared: Paper #2 (2-3 pages) is due Thursday, October
12th
WEEK
7: Unit on Race
October 2nd - Mon: Going over
homework in Rhythms of Writing: Chap 10 pp. 134-148
and do Practice 1 (p.136), Practice 2 (p.137) and Practice 3
(p.138).
HM: In America Now, read
"Race Relations: Is Dialogue Possible" p. 206, "Colorblind"
pp. 207-215, and "Finding a Space for Real Conversations on
Race" pp. 215-220.
October 3rd - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Possible quiz on
reading followed by a discussion.
HM: In America Now, read
"Stop the Lies" pp. 221-226 and "Reflections on Black
History Month" pp. 227-232.
October 4th - Weds: Possible quiz on reading followed by
a discussion.
HM: In the Newsweek
packet on race, read "The New Face of Race" pp. 1-4 and
read "Up From Jim Crow" pp. 5-9.
October 5th - Thurs: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: In the Newsweek
packet on race, read "Brown Against Brown" pp. 11-12 and
"Tomorrowland, Today" pp. 13-14.
October 6th - Fri: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In the Newsweek
packet on race, read "We Have the Power" pp. 15-21 and
"Berkeley's New Colors" p.23. Look ahead to Monday night's
homework and think about starting your freewriting and
brainstorming now for Paper #2.
Topic
for Paper #2 - due Oct 12th - 2-3 pages
Choose TWO of the
articles we read in the unit on Race to compare.
Also see the packet on Paper #2 handed out in class to help
you in the writing process on this
paper:
From America Now:
"Colorblind" (p.207), "Finding a Space for Real
Conversations on Race" (p.215), "Stop the Lies" (p.221),
"Reflections on Black History Month" (p.227)
And from the
Newsweek articles on
race: "The New Face of
Race" (p.1), "Up From Jim Crow" (p.5), "Brown Against Brown"
(p.11), "Tomorrowland, Today" (p.13), "We Have the Power"
(p.15), "Berkeley's New Colors" (p.23), "Love Without
Borders" (p.24), "What's White Anyway?" (p.25), "A Question
of Profiling" (p.27).
WEEK
8: Workshopping
October 9th - Mon: Possible quiz
followed by a discussion of the reading
HM: In the Newsweek
packet on race, read "Love Without Borders" p.24, "What's
White Anyway?" pp. 25-26 and "A Question of Profiling"
p.27.
For Tuesday, please also bring the following:
(1) Two pages of freewriting-one page on each of the two
articles you decided to compare
(2) Fill out the brainstorm sheet in your Paper #2 packet on
both the articles.
October 10th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Possible quiz followed
by a discussion of the reading
HM: For Paper #2 complete the
following due Weds:
(1) In your Paper #2 packet, complete the sheet "Creating
Thesis Statements"
(2) Create a formal typed outline with your thesis at the
top (see the Paper #2 packet for details).
October 11th - Weds: Going over the outlines, thesis
statements and quoting
HM: Complete Paper #2 (2-3
pages), due next class on 10/12:
(1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced
paper to class on Thurs & Fri.
(2) Students without papers will be asked to leave and each
workshop day is 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.
October 12th - Thurs:
Paper #2 due
(2-3 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a
double absence day if missed)
HM: Continue feedback on "Peer
Response" sheets. Bring these sheets, your paper and your
group members' papers on Fri to continue workshopping.
October 13th - Fri:
Workshopping (a
double absence day if missed)
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, continue Chapter 10 and do Practice 5 (p. 141),
Practice 7 (p. 145), and Practice 8 (p. 146).
WEEK
9: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini
Sikes
October 16th - Mon: Going over the
homework in Rhythms of Writing
HM: Begin 8 Ball Chicks,
read the "Prologue" & "Where the Girls Are" pp.
ix-xxv"
October 17th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Possible quiz on
reading followed by a discussion.
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, begin "Part I: Los Angeles" and read pp.
3-20.
October 18th - Weds: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part I: Los Angeles" and read pp. 20-40.
October 19th - Thurs: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: Revised Paper #2 due
10/20. Please include the following:
(1) A title page using MLA format.
(2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1" margins, have 12
sized font, and be 2-3 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
(4) If you used outside research, see my website for tips on
citation.
October 20th - Fri: Continued
discussion of 8 Ball Chicks
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part I: Los Angeles" and read pp. 40-64.
WEEK
10: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini
Sikes
October 23rd - Mon: Possible quiz
on reading followed by a discussion.
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, read Chapter 11 pp.151-161 and do Practice 1
(p. 154), Practice 2 (p. 154), and Practice 3 (p. 155).
October 24th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Going over Rhythms
of Writing homework and introduction to Plato
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part I: Los Angeles" and read pp. 64-82.
October 25th - Weds: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part I: Los Angeles" and read pp. 82-94.
October 26th - Thurs: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, continue Chapter 11 and do Practice 5 (p. 156),
Practice 6 (p. 158), and Practice 7 (p. 160).
October 27th - Fri: Going over Rhythms of Writing
homework
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part II: San Antonio" and read pp. 97-132.
WEEK
11: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini
Sikes
October 30th - Mon: Possible quiz
on reading followed by a discussion.
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, read Chapter 12 pp. 162-176 and do Practice 1
(p. 163), Practice 2 (p. 163), and Practice 3 (p. 164).
October 31st - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Going over Rhythms
of Writing homework and working with Plato
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part II: San Antonio" and read pp. 132-154.
November 1st - Weds: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part II: San Antonio" and read pp. 154-174.
November 2nd - Thurs: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, continue Chapter 12 and do Practice 4 (p. 165),
Practice 5 (p. 168), and Practice 6 (p. 170).
November 3th - Fri: Going over Rhythms of Writing
homework
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part III: Milwaukee" and read pp. 175-211.
WEEK
12: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini
Sikes
November 6th - Mon: Possible quiz
on reading followed by a discussion.
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, continue Chapter 12 and do Practice 7 (p. 170),
Practice 8 (p. 173), and Practice 9 (p. 173).
November 7th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of blg 2-bring fee card
Going over Rhythms
of Writing homework and working with Plato
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part III: Milwaukee" and read pp. 212-230.
November 8th - Weds: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
HM: Continue 8 Ball
Chicks, "Part IV: L.A. Redux" and read pp. 231-250.
November 9th - Thurs: Possible quiz on reading followed
by a discussion.
November 10th - Fri:
Veteran's Day
Holiday - No Class
HM: Finish 8 Ball Chicks,
"Part IV: L.A. Redux" and read pp. 250-276.
Upcoming:
Paper #3 (3-4 pgs) on the novel 8 Ball Chicks is due
Thursday, November
16th
Paper
#3 (3-4
pages)
Click here
for class
generated questions and
brainstorms
on Gini Sikes' 8
Ball Chicks
Click here to learn how to generate
a thesis
statement
WEEK
13: Workshopping
November 13th -Mon: Possible quiz
on reading followed by a discussion.
In Class brainstorm on the themes and issues in 8 Ball
Chicks
HM: Create three complex
questions using our in-class brainstorm-you can look at our
class generated questions posted on my web site for ideas.
Then answer and ask "so what?" to your questions-use
the handout "Creating Thesis Statements" to follow this
question/answer process.
Click here for a demonstration
of this complete process and also posted will be our
in-class brainstorm.
November 14th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of bldg 2
In Class: Creating
thesis statements and outlines for Paper #3
HM: Create a formal typed
outline for Paper #3 with your thesis statement at the top
and a list of your supporting points and evidence
underneath.
November 15th - Weds: Going over and examining the
outlines and thesis statements
HM: Complete Paper #3 (3-4
pages), due next class:
(1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced
paper to class on Thurs & Fri.
(2) Students without papers will be asked to leave and each
workshop day is 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.
** Also, if you go to a
writing tutor in The Learning Center for Paper #3, you can
get 3 points of extra credit.
If you're enrolled in English 853 you can see a tutor there.
Attach a tutor slip to the front of the final draft
of the revised paper due Monday, Nov 27th. **
** Reminder:
The last day to withdraw from a course is Friday, Nov
17th
November 16th - Thurs:
Paper #3 due
(3-4 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HM: Continue feedback on "Peer
Response" sheets. Bring these sheets, your paper and your
group
members' papers on Fri to continue workshopping.
November 17th - Fri:
Workshopping
Continued (a double absence day if missed)
HM: Look back over your paper.
Underline your thesis statement and the topic sentences in
each of
your paragraphs. Also highlight all the parts which provide
specific examples or quotes from the text.
Bring it to class for Mon.
WEEK
14: Revising Paper #3
November 20th - Mon: Examining
topic sentences and evidence in your papers
HM: Bring a copy of your paper
on disk to class to work on Tuesday.
November 21st - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of bldg 2
In class: Revising
Paper #3
HM: Revised Paper #3 due
Monday 11/27. Please include the following:
(1) A title page using MLA format.
(2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1" margins, have 12
sized font, and be 3-4 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
(4) If you used outside research, see my web site for tips
on citation.
(5) If you saw a tutor, staple the receipt to the front.
November 22nd - Weds: The Learning Center will be open
on Wednesday if you want to have a tutor look at your paper
to get the 3 points of extra credit. For students enrolled
in English 853, the Computer Writing Center is also open
Weds and tutors are available.
November 23rd - Thurs:
No
Class-Thanksgiving Holiday
November 24th - Fri:
No
Class-Thanksgiving Holiday
WEEK
15: Units on Freedom of Expression and
Cloning
November 27th - Mon:
Revised Paper
#3 Due (3-4 pages)
HM: In Rhythms of
Writing, read Chapter 13 pp. 177-183 and do Practice 1
(p. 178) and Practice 2 (p. 180).
November 28th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of bldg 2
Going over Rhythms
of Writing homework and continuing on Plato
HM: In America Now, read
"Free Expression: How Much Should We Tolerate?" pp. 166-167
and
"A Civic Duty to Annoy" pp. 167-173.
November 29th - Weds: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read
"The Profiteering That Kills Kids" pp. 174-178 and
"How to Breed Intolerance" pp. 179-184.
November 30th - Thurs: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read
"Cloning: Is It Inevitable?" pp. 255-256 and "Fear and
Longing" pp. 257-261.
December 1st - Fri: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read
"Our Bodies, Our Clones" pp. 262-267 and
"Cloning: A Cautious Defense" pp. 268-273.
WEEK
16: Unit on the Death Penalty
December 4th - Mon: Possible quiz
followed by a discussion of the reading
HM: For the last assignment in
Rhythms of Writing, read Chapter 14 p. 184-192 and do
Practice 1 (p. 186),
Practice 3 (p. 187), and Practice 4 (188).
December 5th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of bldg 2
Last day of working on
Plato
HM: In America Now, read
"Is the Death Penalty Necessary?" pp. 293-294,
"My Name is Michael Ross" pp. 294-301 and "A Voice from
Death Row" pp. 302-310.
December 6th - Weds: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion of the reading
HM: In America Now, read
"Witnessing Execution" pp. 310-314, "Death Penalty
Alternatives"
pp. 314-318, and "The Death Penalty Makes Murderers of Us
All" pp. 319-325.
December 7th - Thurs: Make-up Quiz-this score will
replace your lowest quiz score
HM: * Bring a self-addressed
stamped envelope, so I can send you a full printout and
breakdown of your course grade. *
December 8th - Fri:
Workshop on Timed
Writing
HM: Review the readings you are
responsible for on the final exam.
WEEK
17: Final Exam
December 11th - Mon: Review for
Final Exam
HM: Prepare for the final exam
on Tuesday. If you haven't already, bring a
self-addressed
stamped envelope to receive your course grade.
December 12th - Tues:
Meet in the
Computer Lab: bottom floor of bldg 2
Final
In-Class
Exam
Bring a disk
to save your work or if you hand write the exam, bring
paper
Essays
to Know for the Final Exam on December 12th
The final
exam will be open book, closed note and will consist of one
in-class essay
(you will have 50 minutes) based on the readings from the
following units in America Now:
UNIT: "Free
Expression: How Much Should We Tolerate?" pp.
166-167
ESSAYS IN THIS UNIT:
"A Civic Duty to Annoy" pp. 167-173
"The Profiteering That Kills Kids" pp. 174-178
"How to Breed Intolerance" pp. 179-184
UNIT:
"Cloning: Is It Inevitable?" pp.
255-256
ESSAYS IN THIS UNIT:
"Fear and Longing" pp. 257-261
"Our Bodies, Our Clones" pp. 262-267
"Cloning: A Cautious Defense" pp. 268-273
UNIT: "Is
the Death Penalty Necessary?" pp. 293-294
ESSAYS IN THIS UNIT:
"My Name is Michael Ross" pp. 294-301
"A Voice from Death Row" pp. 302-310
"Witnessing Execution" pp. 310-314
"Death Penalty Alternatives" pp. 314-318
"The Death Penalty Makes Murderers of Us All" pp.
319-325
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