English I Syllabus

English I - ENC1101 Class 9628

This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Communications requirement for A.A. degree seeking students.

Pre-reqs: Prerequisite: Test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility or completion of appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of "C" or higher or completion of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of "C" or higher.
Credits: 3

Alison Smith, M.A.
Email: smithad@seminolestate.edu

Lecture and Discussion

Instruction includes classroom lecture and discussion.

Required Textbooks

Measurable Course Objectives are outcomes students are expected to achieve by the end of the course.

• Demonstrate awareness of writing as a dynamic process with rough drafts, substantive revisions, proofreading, and editing.
• Demonstrate competence in written standard English usage, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraphing, and other fundamentals of writing.
• Develop effective essays determined by purpose and audience.
• Employ field and library research in the creation of at least one essay; document using parenthetic MLA and/or APA format.
• Employ the use of computers for word processing and/or researching at least one essay.
• Recognize, incorporate, and combine patterns of exposition/rhetorical modes.
• Use critical thinking in course assignments.
• Use original thinking in course assignments.

The Collegewide Student Learning Outcomes assessed and reinforced in this course include the following:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Information Literacy

The College recognizes the correlation between attendance and both student retention and achievement. Per College Policy 3.060 Students are expected to attend all classes, actively participate and complete all assigned course work for all courses for which they are registered. 

For Face-to-Face classes attendance is required starting the first scheduled class. Students who are absent during this period are subject to be withdrawn for non-attendance. If you are unable to attend the first week, please reach out to your instructor to discuss assignments or activities required to maintain your enrollment in the course. 

For online classes, attendance is determined by consistently logging in and accessing the course content and completing courses in accordance with the syllabus. Simply logging in to an online class does NOT count as attendance. Students must engage in an academically-related activity.

As members of the Seminole State College of Florida community, students are expected to be honest in all of their academic coursework and activities. Academic dishonesty, such as cheating of any kind on examinations, course assignments or projects, plagiarism, misrepresentation and the unauthorized possession of examinations or other course-related materials, is prohibited.

Plagiarism is unacceptable to the college community. Academic work that is submitted by students is assumed to be the result of their own thought, research or self-expression. When students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they are expected to acknowledge that fact in an appropriate manner. Plagiarism is the deliberate use and appropriation of another's work without identifying the source and trying to pass-off such work as the student's own. Any student who fails to give full credit for ideas or materials taken from another has plagiarized.

Students who share their work for the purpose of cheating on class assignments or tests are subject to the same penalties as the student who commits the act of cheating.

When cheating or plagiarism has occurred, instructors may take academic action that ranges from denial of credit for the assignment or a grade of "F" on a specific assignment, examination or project, to the assignment of a grade of "F" for the course. Students may also be subject to further sanctions imposed by the judicial officer, such as disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal from the College.

A student desiring to withdraw from a course after the add/drop period should initiate withdrawal procedures with a student success specialist. Withdrawals are not official until the withdrawal form is completed and given to the Office of Enrollment Services and Registrar. Withdrawal deadlines are published in the official College Catalog Academic Calendar. 

Seminole State College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education 'solely by reason of a handicap.' Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to psychiatric impairments, learning disabilities and hearing, sight or mobility impairments. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations you must contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSS) to facilitate the accommodation process.

Campus locations and phone numbers for DSS are:

• Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, Room SC-130, 407.708.2109
• Altamonte Campus, Room ALT 107, 407.404.6005
• Heathrow Campus, Room HEA 115, 407.708.4440
• Oviedo Campus, Room OVF 102-D, 407.971.5114

In case of emergency conditions (such as tropical storms, hurricanes, power outages, etc), verify the college is open and classes are being held by calling 407.708.2290 or 407.708.4722.  The Seminole State homepage will also feature updated announcements.

Seminole State College also offers enrolled students a mobile app called Seminole State Safe. The app allows the College to send email alerts and push notifications about potentially dangerous situations on campus and supplements emergency communications that are already in place. Students can also the use the app for their own safety when on campus. For more information and instructions on how to download the app, visit the Seminole State Safe App web page..

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Students have the right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records.  It is Seminole State Colleges policy to comply with the requirements of FERPA and to prevent improper disclosure of personally identifiable information from the records. For more details on FERPA, please refer to the FERPA information on the Seminole State website

Student Email Office 365

All official email from the College is sent to your Seminole State Office 365 student email address. When contacting the college students should use their student email accounts to ensure that communication is delivered to the appropriate party.   Be sure to check your account regularly for information important to your academic and financial records. To access your student email account, visit the student email information page for instructions.

Canvas Messages

Students currently enrolled in online or hybrid courses should use the Inbox link within their Canvas course to communicate with the professor. It is important for students to check the inbox regularly for important communication from the instructor.

Seminole State Text

Sign up for Seminole State Text and you will receive messages pertaining to registration dates, tuition deadlines, financial aid, emergency campus closings and changes to your student record or classes. To sign up to receive text messages, visit Seminole State Text.

It is the responsibility of a student to observe campus rules and regulations and to help maintain appropriate conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community. The Student Code of Conduct is a statement of Seminole State’s expectations regarding student standards of conduct, both academic and non-academic. It is the student’s responsibility to read the Code of Conduct and follow its expectations. 

A Tobacco-Free College

To promote the health and wellness of the Seminole State College community, the use if tobacco of any kind and in any form is prohibited on all College-owned and/or operated facilities.  This includes tobacco use in personal vehicles while on College property.  The College Tobacco-Free Policy can be found at online.

Users viewing a printed version of this syllabus can access the links in the document via the following addresses.

Online version:
https://www.seminolestate.edu/ssap/oasis/syllabusView/view/2167/9628/ENC1101

PDF version:
https://www.seminolestate.edu/ssap/oasis/syllabusView/pdf/2167/9628/ENC1101

 

 

English Composition I (ENC 1101) Fall 2016

 

T/R 9:30-10:45 (9632, #210) OVI E 303A*11:00-12:15 (9628, #205) OVI E 303 A

T/R 12:30-1:45 (9746, #428) OVI F 203* 2:00-3:15 (9740, #420) OVI F 203

Instructor: Alison D. Smith, MA

Email: smithad@seminolestate.edu

Emergency Number/English Department: 407-708-2060

 

Required Texts, Material, and Skills

1. Connect Comp Access Code W/ Canvas Log

 Author: Kellen

ISBN: 9781308592459

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

2. Little Seagull Handbook 2E & They Say/I Say with Readings 3E Package

 Authors: Bullock, Brody, and Weinberg & Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst

ISBN: 9780393608120

Publisher: Norton
AND…

Computer/Internet access     Use of My.SeminoleState        Use of Canvas     Journal     Jump drive      

 

Course Description and Information:

This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher.

Prerequisites: ENC 0025C and REA 0017C with a grade of "C" or higher if entry test scores indicate need or EAP 1500 and EAP 1560 and EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 all with grades of "C" or higher if entry test scores indicate need.

Additional Class Information: 
Credits: 3.00

 

Measurable Course Objectives:

Measurable Course Objectives are outcomes students are expected to achieve by the end of the course.

 

• Demonstrate competence in written Standard English usage, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraphing, and other fundamentals of writing.
• Develop effective essays determined by purpose and audience.
• Recognize, incorporate, and combine patterns of exposition/rhetorical modes.
• Demonstrate awareness of writing as a dynamic process with rough drafts, substantive revisions, proofreading, and editing.
• Use critical thinking in course assignments.
• Use original thinking in course assignments.
• Employ field and library research in the creation of at least one essay/project; document using parenthetic MLA format.
• Employ the use of computers for word processing and/or researching at least one essay/project.
• Connect class readings to writing and current events.

 

College-wide Student Learning Outcomes:

 The College-wide Student Learning Outcomes assessed and reinforced in this course include the following:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Information Literacy

 

Attendance Policy:

Class attendance is taken at the very beginning of class, so be prompt. The College recognizes the correlation between attendance and both student retention and achievement. (Per College Policy 3.060 ) Students are expected to attend all class meetings of all courses for which they are registered. The College Attendance Procedure is located in College Procedure 4.0900 and is available at www.seminolestate.edu/policiesprocedures/procedures/instruction/4.0900. More than 3 absences can result in failure or instructor withdrawal.

 

Academic Integrity:

As members of the Seminole State College of Florida community, students are expected to be honest in all of their academic coursework and activities. Academic dishonesty, such as cheating of any kind on examinations, course assignments or projects, plagiarism, misrepresentation and the unauthorized possession of examinations or other course-related materials, is prohibited.

Plagiarism is unacceptable to the college community. Academic work that is submitted by students is assumed to be the result of their own thought, research or self-expression. When students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they are expected to acknowledge that fact in an appropriate manner. Plagiarism is the deliberate use and appropriation of another's work without identifying the source and trying to pass-off such work as the student's own. Any student who fails to give full credit for ideas or materials taken from another has plagiarized.

Students who share their work for the purpose of cheating on class assignments or tests are subject to the same penalties as the student who commits the act of cheating.

When cheating or plagiarism has occurred, instructors may take academic action that ranges from denial of credit for the assignment or a grade of "F" on a specific assignment, examination or project, to the assignment of a grade of "F" for the course. Students may also be subject to further sanctions imposed by the judicial officer, such as disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal from the College. Students may also be subject to further sanctions imposed by a judicial officer, such as disciplinary probation, suspension or dismissal from the College. In short, JUST DON’T DO IT!

 

Withdrawal Policy:

A student desiring to withdraw from a course after the add/drop period should initiate withdrawal procedures with an instructor or counselor (by October 24, 2016). Withdrawals are not official until the withdrawal form is completed and given to the Office of Enrollment Services and Registrar. Withdrawal deadlines are published in the official College Catalog Academic Calendar. www.seminolestate.edu/catalog/#calendar

 

Accommodation Statement:

 Seminole State College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education 'solely by reason of a handicap.' Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to psychiatric impairments, learning disabilities and hearing, sight or mobility impairments. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSS) to facilitate the accommodation process.

Contacts for the DSS Office are:

• Dr. Geraldine Perez , Director, S/LM Campus, Room A-101, 407.708.2109
• Elyse Jacobs, Altamonte Campus, Room ALT 107, 407.404.6005
• Tiffany Myrick, Heathrow Campus, Room HEA 214, 407.708.4440
• Louise Friderici, Oviedo Campus, Room OVF 102-D, 407.971.5114

 College Emergency Information:

 In case of emergency conditions (such as tropical storms, hurricanes, power outages, etc), verify the college is open and classes are being held by calling 407.708.2290 or 407.708.4722.  The Seminole State homepage will also feature updated announcements: http://www.seminolestate.edu/.

 

Student Code of Conduct:

 It is the responsibility of a student to observe campus rules and regulations and to help maintain appropriate conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community. The Student Code of Conduct is a statement of Seminole State’s expectations regarding student standards of conduct, both academic and non-academic. It is the student’s responsibility to read the Code of Conduct and follow its expectations. The Student Code of Conduct can be found at https://www.seminolestate.edu/student-affairs/judicial.

“By enrolling in Seminole State College, students assume increased responsibility for accountability to the greater college community and are expected to be civil. “When we are civil, we are members in good standing of a community. We are good neighbors and good citizens." Seminole State College is a diverse learning community. We strive to maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others and academic integrity. By choosing to enroll at Seminole State College, it is expected that you will:

• Act with personal integrity and honesty
• Treat your fellow students, faculty and staff respectfully
• Embrace diversity and inclusion in the college community we serve
• Refrain from participating in acts of intolerance
• Communicate and act in a way that does not provoke, harass, intimidate or harm another.

The College expects students to be mature and responsible citizens, at all times and in all places. Students are expected to respect the rights and welfare of other members of the College community, including faculty, staff, students, and guests of the College.

This College recognizes that a thoughtful and reasoned search for truth can be conducted only in an atmosphere that is free of intimidation and coercion. Students are expected to critically examine, analyze and otherwise evaluate the College, its programs, policies and procedures, utilizing processes that appeal to reason and do not compromise the academic mission, climate or integrity of the institution. Disruptive behavior, including, but not limited to, violence, the threat of violence, disruption to the learning process and intimidation are unacceptable to the College community. Seminole State College reserves the right to determine when the Code of Conduct and its policies and procedures have been violated and to administer disciplinary actions. Students are expected to assume full responsibility and will be held accountable, according to the Student Code of Conduct, for their individual or collective actions. Any student whose conduct or dress, whether on or off campus, at any time is in violation of the law, or is disruptive to the College, may be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, probation, suspension and dismissal. Proceedings of the investigation of each case and the action taken will be officially recorded.”

***Disrespect will not be tolerated in the classroom. Students who are disrespectful/disruptive will be asked to leave the classroom.***

 

Submission of All Essays/Work

 All final papers will be submitted on the due date via TurnItIn.com (unless otherwise stated). I do not accept work by email, except in the case of an emergency. You must submit everything as required and/or announced in class. Failure to follow instructions will result in your work returned with no grade.

***Failure to average a 70% on Core Assignments will result in failure of this course. ***

 

Moreover, every Core Essay draft (from thesis to final draft) should adhere to MLA standards and be typed, double-spaced, meet the word requirement/length, with 1-inch margins and a standard 12-inch font (Times New Roman or Ariel). I will not accept handwritten work. Your Little Seagull Handbook has various examples of academic essays with proper formatting.

 Drafts: Students will complete at least one rough draft for every essay produced outside the classroom. Each draft must be different--the rough draft and final draft submitted for grading must show revision work. TEN points may be deducted from the essay if there is not a rough draft and a revised final included.

 Core Assignments:

 Students must average a “C” or better on the following assignments and must complete 6000 words of writing in order to pass ENC 1101.

1. At least two in-class timed writings with:
2. At least two core essays
3. A library research project/paper on a subject that demonstrates:
4. Researching
5. Note-taking
6. Producing a works cited page
7. Drafting
8. Documenting research using MLA style
9. Formatting using MLA style
10. Editing and proofreading
11. Completion of the ENC 1101 lab materials for a total of 10% of the overall course grade. The lab will consist of ten modules, each worth 10% of the lab grade (includes MLA Exam).

• Extemporaneous thinking
• Basic structures of writing organization
• An effective level of written communication in standard English grammar and  punctuation

 Class Presentation:

 Also, you are to select (or be assigned) a topic/reading from They Say/I Say (surrounding critical commentary on contemporary culture) and lead a compelling and creative class discussion. You may be placed in pairs for this assignment. Be prepared to talk and ask questions for 10 minutes. You must bring a well-organized typed handout the day of the presentation for each classmate (26 copies are needed) highlighting significant points of the reading/media viewings according to your  own reading interests, as well as a list of questions that will encourage class discussion—and/or you can use the technology provided in the classroom for your presentation. You will sign up for this presentation the second or third week of class. The purpose of these presentations is to examine how successful each writer of the articles/text/media has constructed her/his text(s) and determine the intended audience, genre, and “what’s at stake?” (read,“meanings” and how such impact(s)/define(s) culture). These presentations will take place throughout the semester according to the schedule. We will learn how to become better and more informed local, national, and global citizens from your work!

Consult the “Leadership of Class Discussion” handout. This is your time to teach the class!

Please note: If you are absent for this presentation, you cannot make it up.

 

Grading and Evaluation:

 Papers will be graded holistically, a single number grade will reflect the evaluation of both content and writing according to the following scale:

A: Superior Work 90-100

B: Above Average Work 80-89

C: Average Work: 70-79

D: Below Average Work 60-69

F: Failing Work: 59 and below

 

Grading Breakdown Percentages:

 40% Documented Research Paper

10% In-class Essays/2 at 5%

20% Core Essays/2 at 10%

10% ENC 1101 Lab

10% Class Presentation

10% Attendance/Quizzes/Participation/Professionalism

(Extra-credit is available at instructor’s discretion)

***Coming to class prepared means: Reading, writing and doing whatever is asked, bringing in at least 2 ideas written down in a journal that you would like to discuss, offering comments that are pertinent to the material, asking questions when you have them, supporting others in class who are asking questions and making contributions, disagreeing constructively when appropriate, attending regularly, bringing the appropriate textbooks and staying on track during small group activities. ***

Grading Codes:

WC= Word Choice

WW=Wrong Word

GR= Grammar
SS= Sentence Structure
Frag= Incomplete Sentence

?=Unclear

 

Additional Policies:

 Make-up Policy: No make-ups will be given for any assignment, except in the case of an emergency. (Assignments include, but are not limited to: timed essays, writing assignments, lab assignments, group assignments, presentations, etc.) In those instances, students MUST provide written documentation/proof. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor within one week of the absence. After one week, no make-up will be permitted, no exceptions.

 Re-Writes: Re-writes are subject to the professor's discretion. A re-write may be given for one essay and not another.

 Email: Please check your email regularly—at least 3 times a week and before each class.  I may sometimes need to provide additional instructions for assignments. When emailing me please include your full name, time of class and use proper grammar. I will only answer emails from your assigned Seminole State account. Note: I do not answer emails on Fridays or Saturdays.

Late Work: No late work will be accepted (Essays, Writing Assignments, Presentations, etc.) Assignments are due at the beginning of class on their respective due dates. Failure to turn in an assignment at the beginning of class may result in the reduction of points. I will not accept any assignments once the class period is over. Essays not submitted at the proper time on Turnitin/Canvas will not be accepted (you will be locked out of the assignment). In special circumstances I will work with a student; however documentation/proof MUST be provided, no exceptions. If you have a problem or emergency then contact me immediately.

 Electronic Devices: The use of cellphones, laptops and other electronic devices is prohibited in class. Anyone using an electronic device will be asked to put it away. Non-compliance will result in dismissal from class. I have the right to change this rule at any time.

 Classroom Space: Because this is an interactive class, we need to recognize that there will be multiple opinions expressed. I welcome these differences. It is imperative that every class member be treated with respect and not silenced. Hate Speech and sexual harassment will not be tolerated in class. You will be asked to leave the classroom immediately, and you will have to meet with the Dean before you are allowed back in class.

 Avoid biased language and profanity: Sexist, hetero-sexist, racist, classist and ageist (not limited to these) language is not allowed in the classroom. Words such as “dykes,” “fags,” “crazies,” etc. are not acceptable.

 Remember that this is a college level course and you will be expected to think. If you are having trouble and need extra help here are some great resources: 

1. The Academic Success Center

www.seminolestate.edu/academic-success/ 

2. Seminole State Library
http://www.seminolestate.edu/library/

3. Purdue Owl

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

 4. They Say/Blog

http://www.theysayiblog.com/

 

And finally…

If I see you texting in class I will mark you absent.

If I see you doing work for other classes I will mark you absent.

If you fall asleep in class you will be marked absent.

If I see you wearing ear-buds I will mark you absent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The College academic calendar can be accessed via the online catalog.

WEEK ONE

8/23       Class Introduction and Syllabus Review

8/25       In-class writing (Mandatory)

 

WEEK TWO

8/30       Discuss Homework #1: TS/IS Preface and LS Preface and blog assignment, Question 1

9/1         Discuss Homework #2 (TS/IS Introduction pages 1-28 and Question 1, and Chapter 14 pages 173-183)

                CLASS CANCELLED

 

WEEK THREE

9/6         Assign Core 1: Personal Narrative (This I Believe)

                Discuss Homework #2 (from last week)

9/8         In-class assignment (bring 3 items to class)

                Discuss Chapter 2 (TS/IS) Homework #4: Exercise 1, page 40

Discuss LS pages 2-53

 

WEEK FOUR

9/13       Discuss Chapters 4 & 12 (TS/IS)

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” pages 313-329 and Homework #3: Questions 1 & 6 (pages 328-329) and define “metacommentary”

Sign up for In-Class Presentation

Core 1 due

9/15       Discuss Chapter 3 TS/IS, Homework #5: Exercise 1 page 50 (attach article in journal and your detailed response)

Presentation 1: Read “Don’t Blame the Eater” (462-464)

Presentation 2: Read “What You Eat is Your Business” (466-469)

 

WEEK FIVE

9/20       Discuss LS pages 95-108

                Presentation 3: Read “Escape from the Western Diet” (420-426)

                Presentation 4: Read “Food as Thought” (442-446)

9/22       Discuss Chapter 7 (TS/IS) Homework #6: Exercise 1—just blog and online newspaper article, write a 3 sentence summary for each and include title of text (per MLA standards) and url in journal—page 101

Discuss LS 80-95

                Presentation 5: Read “Are Too Many People Going to College?” (235-253)

                Presentation 6: Read “Bowie State University” (285-294)

 

WEEK SIX

9/27       No Class (College-wide Convocation)

Visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

Read: “Conducting Research,” “Using Research,” “MLA Style”

9/29       Assign Cores 2 & 3 (Research Project)

                Discuss TS/IS Chapters 5 & 6, Homework #7: Exercise 1, page 75 and Exercise 1, pages 90-91

               

WEEK SEVEN

10/4       Discuss TS/IS Chapters 9 & 10, Homework# 8: Exercise 2 page 128 and Exercise 2 page 138

10/6       MEET IN LIBRARY (Mandatory)

 

WEEK EIGHT

10/11     Discuss TS/IS Chapter 13, Homework #9: Exercise 2 page 172

                Film viewing

10/13     Film viewing

 

WEEK NINE

10/18     Research Proposal due

                Presentation 7: “The Influencing Machines” pages 330-338

Presentation #8: “Does Texting Affect Writing?” pages 361-370

                TED Talk (media viewing)

10/20     Catch up day…

WEEK TEN

10/25     Presentation #9: “No Need to Call” pages 373-389

                Presentation #10: “I Had a Nice Time Tonight” pages 393-397

10/27     Viewing of Catfish

 

WEEK ELEVEN

11/1       In-class research work

11/3       Core 2: Rough Draft of Annotated Bibliography due (need 2 copies in class)

 

WEEK TWELVE

11/8       Core 2: Annotated Bibliography due

11/10     Presentation #11: “Still Dreaming?: David Samuels, Barack Obama, and Jay-Z on the American Dream”

http://www.theysayiblog.com/2012/11/still-dreaming-david-samuels-barack-obama-and-jay-z-on-the-american-dream.html

Presentation #12: “What’s Killing Poor White Women?” pages 591-609

 

WEEK FOURTEEN

11/15     Core 3: Rough Draft due of Research Essay (bring 3 copies to class)

                Sign up for conference

11/17     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

                Collect Journals

 

WEEK FIFTEEN

11/22     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

11/24     No Class (Thanksgiving Break)

 

WEEK SIXTEEN

11/29 Catch up…

12/1 Core 3: Final Research Essay due

 

WEEK SEVENTEEN

12/6 Tv viewing

12/8 In class writing (Mandatory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

WEEK ONE

8/23       Class Introduction and Syllabus Review

8/25       In-class writing (Mandatory)

 

WEEK TWO

8/30       Discuss Homework #1: TS/IS Preface and LS Preface and blog assignment, Question 1

9/1         Discuss Homework #2 (TS/IS Introduction pages 1-28 and Question 1, and Chapter 14 pages 173-183)

                CLASS CANCELLED

 

WEEK THREE

9/6         Assign Core 1: Personal Narrative (This I Believe)

                Discuss Homework #2 (from last week)

9/8         In-class assignment (bring 3 items to class)

                Discuss Chapter 2 (TS/IS) Homework #4: Exercise 1, page 40

Discuss LS pages 2-53

 

WEEK FOUR

9/13       Discuss Chapters 4 & 12 (TS/IS)

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” pages 313-329 and Homework #3: Questions 1 & 6 (pages 328-329) and define “metacommentary”

Sign up for In-Class Presentation

Core 1 due

9/15       Discuss Chapter 3 TS/IS, Homework #5: Exercise 1 page 50 (attach article in journal and your detailed response)

Presentation 1: Read “Don’t Blame the Eater” (462-464)

Presentation 2: Read “What You Eat is Your Business” (466-469)

 

WEEK FIVE

9/20       Discuss LS pages 95-108

                Presentation 3: Read “Escape from the Western Diet” (420-426)

                Presentation 4: Read “Food as Thought” (442-446)

9/22       Discuss Chapter 7 (TS/IS) Homework #6: Exercise 1—just blog and online newspaper article, write a 3 sentence summary for each and include title of text (per MLA standards) and url in journal—page 101

Discuss LS 80-95

                Presentation 5: Read “Are Too Many People Going to College?” (235-253)

                Presentation 6: Read “Bowie State University” (285-294)

 

WEEK SIX

9/27       No Class (College-wide Convocation)

Visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

Read: “Conducting Research,” “Using Research,” “MLA Style”

9/29       Assign Cores 2 & 3 (Research Project)

                Discuss TS/IS Chapters 5 & 6, Homework #7: Exercise 1, page 75 and Exercise 1, pages 90-91

               

WEEK SEVEN

10/4       Discuss TS/IS Chapters 9 & 10, Homework# 8: Exercise 2 page 128 and Exercise 2 page 138

10/6       MEET IN LIBRARY (Mandatory)

 

WEEK EIGHT

10/11     Discuss TS/IS Chapter 13, Homework #9: Exercise 2 page 172

                Film viewing

10/13     Film viewing

 

WEEK NINE

10/18     Research Proposal due

                Presentation 7: “The Influencing Machines” pages 330-338

Presentation #8: “Does Texting Affect Writing?” pages 361-370

                TED Talk (media viewing)

10/20     Catch up day…

WEEK TEN

10/25     Presentation #9: “No Need to Call” pages 373-389

                Presentation #10: “I Had a Nice Time Tonight” pages 393-397

10/27     Viewing of Catfish

 

WEEK ELEVEN

11/1       In-class research work

11/3       Core 2: Rough Draft of Annotated Bibliography due (need 2 copies in class)

 

WEEK TWELVE

11/8       Core 2: Annotated Bibliography due

11/10     Presentation #11: “Still Dreaming?: David Samuels, Barack Obama, and Jay-Z on the American Dream”

http://www.theysayiblog.com/2012/11/still-dreaming-david-samuels-barack-obama-and-jay-z-on-the-american-dream.html

Presentation #12: “What’s Killing Poor White Women?” pages 591-609

 

WEEK FOURTEEN

11/15     Core 3: Rough Draft due of Research Essay (bring 3 copies to class)

                Sign up for conference

11/17     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

                Collect Journals

 

WEEK FIFTEEN

11/22     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

11/24     No Class (Thanksgiving Break)

 

WEEK SIXTEEN

11/29 Catch up…

12/1 Core 3: Final Research Essay due

 

WEEK SEVENTEEN

12/6 Tv viewing

12/8 In class writing (Mandatory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

WEEK ONE

8/23       Class Introduction and Syllabus Review

8/25       In-class writing (Mandatory)

 

WEEK TWO

8/30       Discuss Homework #1: TS/IS Preface and LS Preface and blog assignment, Question 1

9/1         Discuss Homework #2 (TS/IS Introduction pages 1-28 and Question 1, and Chapter 14 pages 173-183)

                CLASS CANCELLED

 

WEEK THREE

9/6         Assign Core 1: Personal Narrative (This I Believe)

                Discuss Homework #2 (from last week)

9/8         In-class assignment (bring 3 items to class)

                Discuss Chapter 2 (TS/IS) Homework #4: Exercise 1, page 40

Discuss LS pages 2-53

 

WEEK FOUR

9/13       Discuss Chapters 4 & 12 (TS/IS)

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” pages 313-329 and Homework #3: Questions 1 & 6 (pages 328-329) and define “metacommentary”

Sign up for In-Class Presentation

Core 1 due

9/15       Discuss Chapter 3 TS/IS, Homework #5: Exercise 1 page 50 (attach article in journal and your detailed response)

Presentation 1: Read “Don’t Blame the Eater” (462-464)

Presentation 2: Read “What You Eat is Your Business” (466-469)

 

WEEK FIVE

9/20       Discuss LS pages 95-108

                Presentation 3: Read “Escape from the Western Diet” (420-426)

                Presentation 4: Read “Food as Thought” (442-446)

9/22       Discuss Chapter 7 (TS/IS) Homework #6: Exercise 1—just blog and online newspaper article, write a 3 sentence summary for each and include title of text (per MLA standards) and url in journal—page 101

Discuss LS 80-95

                Presentation 5: Read “Are Too Many People Going to College?” (235-253)

                Presentation 6: Read “Bowie State University” (285-294)

 

WEEK SIX

9/27       No Class (College-wide Convocation)

Visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

Read: “Conducting Research,” “Using Research,” “MLA Style”

9/29       Assign Cores 2 & 3 (Research Project)

                Discuss TS/IS Chapters 5 & 6, Homework #7: Exercise 1, page 75 and Exercise 1, pages 90-91

               

WEEK SEVEN

10/4       Discuss TS/IS Chapters 9 & 10, Homework# 8: Exercise 2 page 128 and Exercise 2 page 138

10/6       MEET IN LIBRARY (Mandatory)

 

WEEK EIGHT

10/11     Discuss TS/IS Chapter 13, Homework #9: Exercise 2 page 172

                Film viewing

10/13     Film viewing

 

WEEK NINE

10/18     Research Proposal due

                Presentation 7: “The Influencing Machines” pages 330-338

Presentation #8: “Does Texting Affect Writing?” pages 361-370

                TED Talk (media viewing)

10/20     Catch up day…

WEEK TEN

10/25     Presentation #9: “No Need to Call” pages 373-389

                Presentation #10: “I Had a Nice Time Tonight” pages 393-397

10/27     Viewing of Catfish

 

WEEK ELEVEN

11/1       In-class research work

11/3       Core 2: Rough Draft of Annotated Bibliography due (need 2 copies in class)

 

WEEK TWELVE

11/8       Core 2: Annotated Bibliography due

11/10     Presentation #11: “Still Dreaming?: David Samuels, Barack Obama, and Jay-Z on the American Dream”

http://www.theysayiblog.com/2012/11/still-dreaming-david-samuels-barack-obama-and-jay-z-on-the-american-dream.html

Presentation #12: “What’s Killing Poor White Women?” pages 591-609

 

WEEK FOURTEEN

11/15     Core 3: Rough Draft due of Research Essay (bring 3 copies to class)

                Sign up for conference

11/17     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

                Collect Journals

 

WEEK FIFTEEN

11/22     Teacher/Student Conference (Mandatory)

11/24     No Class (Thanksgiving Break)

 

WEEK SIXTEEN

11/29 Catch up…

12/1 Core 3: Final Research Essay due

 

WEEK SEVENTEEN

12/6 Tv viewing

12/8 In class writing (Mandatory)