Freshman Composition II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor
Matthew Goodman (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715172Office Location
Ordway Hall 100EOffice Hours
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Course
ENGL-1302-038 Freshman Composition II
Prerequisites
ENGL 1301
Course Description
Extends and refines the writing skills developed in ENGL 1301. Readings in fiction, poetry and drama. Focus on rhetorical patterns, literary analysis, research methods and documentation.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Carter, et al. A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302. 2008.
\\ Literature: Reading, Reacting, & Writing. 7th Compact Edition by Kirszner & Mandell
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Student Performance
\ STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES (minimum competencies):
\\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
\\ 1. Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres through reading a variety of literature representing different authors and time periods.
\\ 2. Reinforce and enhance writing skills learned in English 1301 by writing rhetorical and interpretive essays over works written in verse and prose.
\\ 3. Know the basic vocabulary of literary and rhetorical analysis.
\\ 4. Use the library, the computer resources in the English Writing Laboratory, or other resources in researching a topic.
\\ 5. Evaluate sources, selecting appropriate evidence for a research paper or several shorter researched essays.
\\ 6. Document primary (all three genres) and secondary sources in standard MLA form for citations and works cited; know the penalties for plagiarism.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PLAGIARISM POLICY (Revised January, 2009):
\\ CLASSROOM POLICY:
\\ Cell phones must either be turned off or silenced during class. Consequently, students who use their phone in ANY capacity may be asked to leave.
\\ E-MAIL ETIQUETTE:
\\ E-mails sent to your instructors must be addressed and signed. E-mails, like all academic work, should be carefully scrutinized by their senders, as the senders’ professionalism is reflected in the grammar, spelling and structure of the e-mail. E-mails should never look like text messages that contain slang words or heavily abbreviated terms. E-mails that do not meet the aforementioned criteria will not be answered.
Grading Criteria
10 % Quizzes (as the instructor judges necessary)
\70 % Paragraphs and essays (in-class and out) and research exercise totaling at least 4000 words
\LATE WORK: NO LATE work will be accepted without prior approval.
Attendance
Regular attendance is required and is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments. Three or more absences in a class will be considered excessive and could contribute to a failing grade. It is imperative that you communicate with me when an emergency arises. If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by the deadline; otherwise, I must record an F for the semester. Students with no absences will receive additional points at the end of the semester.
Calendar
\ RH= A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 and 1302
\\ LIT= Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing- 7th Edition
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\\ Tentative Course Schedule
\\ Note: All announcements will take place at the beginning of class. It is imperative that you get to class on time. It is your responsibility to let the instructor know, in advance, if you’ll be late to class. Please read all assigned selections before class. Be prepared for reading checks (quizzes, etc.) and class discussions.
\\ Week 1:
\\ · Why study literature?
\\ · “Elements of Fiction” handout
\\ · RH: Plagiarism – pages 7-11
\\ · Canon Discussion
\\ · Rhetorical Analysis Worksheets
\\ Week 2:
\\ · Discussion and Analysis of Short stories
\\ · Rhetorical Analysis Worksheets
\\ · “The Yellow Wallpaper,” “The Lottery”
\\ Week 3:
\\ · Essay 1 assigned
\\ · “The Secret Lion,” Journal Response
\\ Week 4:
\\ · “Everyday Use,” “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”
\\ · RH: “Group Assignment: Gathering Evidence From a Short Story
\\ · RH: “Quoting and Paraphrasing From a Short Story
\\ Week 5:
\\ · “Young Goodman Brown,” “A Rose for Emily,” Journal Response
\\ · RH: “Sample Literary Analysis Abstract,” “Writing Formal Essays in Third Person,” and “Revising for 3rd Person”
\\ · Student conferences: Goodman’s office 137
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\\ Week 6:
\\ · Essay 1 Due
\\ · Introduction to Poetry
\\ · RH: “Guidelines for Reading/Interpreting a Poem”
\\ · LIT: selected poems
\\ Week 7:
\\ · LIT: selected poems
\\ · RH: Group Assignments
\\ Week 8:
\\ · Various handouts
\\ · LIT: selected poems, Journal Response
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\\ Week 9:
\\ · LIT: selected poems
\\ Week 10:
\\ · Essay 2 assigned
\\ · RH: “Group Assignment: Using the AC Library Online Databases and Online Catalog to Find Reputable Sources (Literary Criticism),” “Assignment for Conversion of Sources to Works-Cited Entries”
\\ · Library Orientation
\\ Week 11:
\\ ·Introduce drama and dramatic terms
\\ · History of Drama
\\ Hamlet Act I
\\ Week 12:
\\ · Hamlet, Acts II-III
\\ Week 13:
\\ · Writing: Drama – documented essay
\\ · MLA guidelines for quoting drama
\\ · Hamlet,Acts IV-V
\\ Week 14:
\\ ·Much Ado About Nothing
\\ Week 15: Much Ado About Nothing
\\ Essay 2 Due
\\ · Final Exam Preparation
\\ Week 16:
\\ · Final Exam
Additional Information
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