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English 1C 3 Units 6607 6:00-9:10p.m. W H307
Instructor: Professor Elwood
Website: http://elwoodeducation.weebly.com/
Email: [email protected]
Office hours/student meetings will be by appointment only.
Critical Thinking and Composition
Credit: 3 units / 3 hours lecture / degree applicable
Prerequisite: English 1A with a minimum grade of C
Transfer: CSU, UC
Note: This course satisfies the critical thinking/English composition requirement of IGETC and the critical thinking requirement of the CSU transfer pattern.
Last day to add classes Sept 5
Last day to drop without notation on Permanent record Sept. 5
Last day to drop for an enrollment fee refund (full semester classes) Sept. 5
Last day to drop with “W” November 14
Thanks giving Campus Closed Nov. 27-30
Last day of Semester Dec. 12
Book store 310.660.3380
Course Description:
This course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills. Students will apply these skills to the analysis of written arguments in various forms and genres, both classic and contemporary, and to the writing of effective, persuasive essays. Students will learn to evaluate and interpret data, to recognize assumptions, to distinguish facts from opinions, to identify and avoid logical fallacies, to employ deductive and inductive reasoning and to effectively assert and support argumentative claims.
Course Objectives:
1. Evaluate arguments in terms of bias, credibility, and relevance.
2. Assess an argument's claim by examining assumptions, by differentiating between facts and inferences, by recognizing errors in logic, by analyzing support, and by identifying both explicit and implied conclusions.
3. Recognize and assess argumentative claims embedded in literary works, advertisements, political tracts, and presentations in other media.
4. Express critical viewpoints and develop original arguments in response to social, political, and philosophical issues and/or to works of literature and literary theory.
5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate electronic sources and databases, to incorporate research from on0line and print media, and to compose unified, coherent, fully supported argumentative essays that advance their claims by integrating primary and secondary sources, and by employing the tools of critical interpretation, evaluation, and analysis.
Course Student Learning Objectives:
Students will compose an argumentative essay that shows an ability to support a claim using analysis, elements of argumentation, and integration of primary and secondary sources. This essay will be well organized, follow proper JLA format, and be technically correct in paragraph composition, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage.
Required Textbooks:
Writing Logically, Thinking Critically (7th Ed.) by Sheila Cooper and Rosemary Patton
NOTE: Make sure you pick up the correct edition.
The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner
Assorted readings provided via website or instructor
Grading Policy:
Grades will be based upon the percentage of points earned, using a tradition scale:
The 90%-100% range is an A; the 80% range is a B; the 70% range is a C; 60% range is a D; below 60% is an F.
Assignment Points
Six Major Papers 600 (100 each)
Final Exam 100
Quizzes and homework (HW) 300
Attendance / participation (FFT) 75
There may be some adjustments as the semester unfolds. Check the website regularly.
LATE PAPER POLICY:
For the most part, I do not accept late work. I will take major essays late with a 10% deduction of points per day, not per class meeting. Papers should be emailed as soon as possible to prevent large deductions. Email me if you don’t receive a confirmation that I have received your paper within 24 hours. If you know you will be absent on a day that a major essay is due, contact me immediately.
Quizzes and Homework:
FFT is short for “food for thought.” In class, you will respond to various prompts that will be further developed in the next week’s reading. FFT will be collected at the end of class. Homework will consist of short and long answer questions largely in response to the reading and in preparation for discussion. HW papers will be typed. At the start of every class, there will be a brief quiz regarding the reading or other points of instruction. Only students present at the start of class will be eligible to take the quiz. A portion of this quiz is automatic, free points as an incentive for prompt attendance. There are no make-ups for quizzes or for the assigned writings. Occasionally, work will need to be emailed to me. Establish our email compatibility immediately so as not to have a problem in the future. Any writing submitted, regardless of the presumed level of formality, should be created using proper grammar and accurate spelling.
Attendance Policy:
Because this class meets only once a week, you must attend diligently. Any student absence beyond 10% of the total class time should expect to be dropped. Therefore, in a class that meets only one night per week, there is only one free absence; save it for an emergency. Students must be on time and stay the entire class to gain full attendance points. Participation will be recorded largely through the Start-up quiz (based on the past week's readings) and responses to “Food for Thought” (FFT) prompts, at the end of each class. FFT prompts will deal with some aspect of the current class discussion or generate thought for the upcoming reading.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
Cheating constitutes, but is not limited to the following—Copying any in-class or homework assignment from another student, providing opportunity for another student to copy, looking at another student's test/quiz or giving the answers to the test/quiz to another student, conversing during the test/quiz, any degree/type of plagiarism (using words or ideas from a book, magazine, newspaper, internet, film, other student, etc. as one's own), cutting and pasting from one assignment to another, and submitting work belonging to a different or previous assignment/packet or even another class. Special circumstances are left to the professor's interpretation. Refer to the Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty text in the ECC catalogue and schedule for further clarification. Consequences will include failing the assignment and possibly failing the course. Egregious offences can result in expulsion from the college.
ADA Statement:
Students with disabilities, who believe they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center on campus as soon as possible to better ensure a timely implementation of such accommodations. If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible. You may speak with me before or after class or by email. You are also encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center on campus (310.660.3295).
Classroom Conduct:
Students will not eat, drink, move around in or exit the classroom once class has begun. Discussion will be productive, polite and sans foul language, even when voicing dissent. Homework will be completed to prepare for interaction. All phones and electronic devices will be turned off. It is extremely rude to check your phone while class is in session; please refrain from doing so. Any phone or electronic use; incessant, irrelevant chatting; uncooperative, disruptive behavior, or failure to prepare for class will result in removal from the class. Discipline ranges from class suspension to expulsion from the college. See the student handbook for a full description of disciplinary procedures.
Additional information and changes to the syllabus will be published sporadically as needed. Check the website regularly.
Class 1 August 27
Syllabus
Website
Diagnostic
Grammar Work
Discussion: “It is doubtful whether a man [or woman?] ever brings his faculties to bear with their full force on a subject until he writes upon it.” Cicero (qtd. in Cooper)
Survey “TDCT” – Discuss
Purchase the books for this class before class #2.
Discuss annotation –
Email me so I can capture your email address: [email protected]
I need this information to be accurate, so I can add you to the grade program.
FFT – TBA
Class 2 September 3
Sept. 5: last day to add or drop without notation on permanent record and with refund
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss the Diagnostic
Discuss Quote types and integration
Due Tonight:
“TDCT” Beaurlein – Annotated, include definitions of all words you don’t
know, at least 10 words
“TDCT” (Bauerlein) 500-word response – Pull quotes from text
FFT – TBA
Class 3 September 10
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss editing for Bauerlein.
Discuss perception, irony, bias, metaphor
Discussion questions for Carr – in-class work
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 1
WLTC Respond to “The Problem with New Data” Page 5 – 500 words
WLTC Respond to "The Order of Things" Gladwell Page 222-33 – 500 words
ESSAY #1 RD—“TDCT” – integrate Carr and another source; wc page required
To get to an online copy of the Nicholas Carr article, click here. When I say "another source," I mean one of your own choosing. You are to write an essay critiquing Bauerlien's article. Agree or disagree with anything he espouses. You may agree with reservations or agree partially. Then use Carr and another source to support your view of Bauerlein.
FFT – TBA
For a complete version of the editing paper I went over in class, click here.
For a copy of the instruction sheet for the "TDCT" essay, click here.
Class 4 September 17
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss inference and judgment
Discuss Chapter 2
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 2 Pages 20 to the bottom of page 37
WLTC “How Facts Backfire” Keohane (24-25) – 500-word response – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 1 – use quotes
ESSAY #1 FD Bauerlein article essay
FFT – TBA
The next essay topic: Literary Criticism of "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers": INSTRUCTION SHEET
Use these links and read what some critics have to say. Use their arguments to support what you have to say. You may also argue against anything the critics wrote. Click on each of the author's names below to access their articles.
I will post instructions for the essay soon.
Sexton's Article Lye's Article Pope's Article
Do you have questions about career choices, resume writing or more? Attend one or more ECC FALL WORKSHOP.
Class 5 September 24
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss judgment, critique, inference, fact
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 2 Pages 38-50
WLTC “The Story of an Hour” Chopin 38-39 and “Hostess” Mangum (40-41)
Which story better exemplifies a feminist view? 500-words – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 2 – use quotes
ESSAY #2 RD “Tigers”
Prepare all the small homework pieces to submit as a packet for Class 7. See class 7 for the list.
FFT – TBA
Class 6 October 1 – No class tonight – Professor scheduled absence
Class 7 October 8
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss premises, conclusions, hidden assumptions
“Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers”
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 3 Pages 51-74
WLTC “Hostess” Mangum (40-41) What inferences can you make from this story?
500-words – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 3 – use quotes
ESSAY #2 FD “Tigers”
A PACKET OF HOMEWORK PIECES -- Number and label each piece. Put the #1 piece on top and work down. End with the #7 piece. Staple or fasten before coming to class. I will not grade everything, but I will grade preselected items, the same items for everyone. If an item is worth 20 points and you do not have it, you will end up with a 0/20 for that piece. What ever you have not done already, I would recommend doing.
1. "TDCT" -- 500-word response
2. WLTC -- Respond to "The Problem with New Data" p5 -- 500-words
3. WLTC -- Respond to "The Order of Things" Gladwell p222-23 -- 500-words
4. WLTC -- Respond to "How Facts Backfire" Keohane p24-25 -- 500-words
5. Bliss -- Write a 500 word response to anything in chapter one.
6. WLTC -- Which story better exemplifies a feminist view? -- 500-words
"The Story of an Hour" Chopin P38-39 or "Hostess" Mangum P40-41
7. Bliss -- Write a 500-words response to anything in chapter 2
FFT – TBA
Class 8 October 15
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss thesis statements, counter argument, concession
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 4 Pages 75-96
WLTC Writing Assignment #7 (92-94) 500-words for each side of the argument
-- wc page required for research
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 4 – use quotes
FFT – TBA
REWRITE OPPORTUNITY:
1. You may rewrite either of these two essays for an improved grade: "To Dumb for Complex Texts" or the "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers." If you choose to do so, the essay must be three-four pages long and will have a works cited page. You must bring the graded essay with the rewrite and turn them in together.
If you choose to do this rewrite opportunity, all of the work for class 9 will be required as well, exactly as it is explained below.
2. I have assigned as a short homework piece in which students combine the two super short essays where you wrote first a pro and then an con position about a single topic. In the text book this was called Assignment 7 and can be found on pages (92-94). The 2-page essay will have a short intro, your thesis statement that establishes your pro or con view and body paragraphs that will include premises, counter argument, refutation and some concession. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON THIS ESSAY FOR REPLACEMENT CREDIT INSTEAD OF REWRITING A GRADED PAPER, you will turn this short essay into a full three-page piece with a longer, more developed introduction. This piece will then take the place of the short 2-page writing assignment. You will still get credit for the short 2-page homework assignment.
The rewrite option is risk free. If your grade ends up being lower in the re-write, which is highly unlikely, you will not lose points. Keep in mind that I still intend to drop your lowest essay grade.
I will post an instruction sheet for the first draft of the Vogue cover essay tomorrow. If you want to get started, your prompt is simple: Should Vogue have pulled the magazine from the shelves because of the controversy? Or Should Vogue have made a different choice for its cover shot?
Email me if you have any questions.
For the instruction sheet for the Vogue essay, click here.
Class 9 October 22
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss euphemisms, connotation, denotation, abstractions, evasion
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 5 Pages 97-121
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 5 – use quotes
A single essay using the components of both sides of an issue you created for Class 8. Make sure you have a thesis, and in your body paragraphs, be sure to include premises (reasons for your argument), counterargument, refutation, and some concession.
ESSAY #3 RD –Vogue
Class 10 October 29
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Analyzing advertisements
Discuss fallacious arguments, various appeals
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 6 Pages 122-149
WLTC Exercise 6A – Choose any 5 out of the 40 arguments from pages 137-41.
WLTC Writing assignment 11 (143-49) -- Follow the preparation recommended in "The Approach" on page 144. Write out the steps you took. This can be handwritten if you'd like. Step 3 in "The Approach" asks for an essay. Your essay should be 2 pages in length. You do not need a works cited page.
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 6 – use quotes
ESSAY #3 FD -- Vogue
FFT – TBA
To access a copy of the "On Date Rape" article quote structures work, click here. I have added a couple of extra revision options and explanations. I would recommend viewing this document.
Class 11 November 5
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss deductive and inductive reasoning, class logic and syllogism
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 7 Pages 150-170
WLTC “Mechanics’ Logic” Pirsig (152-55) Exercise 7A Page 155 Answer 1-4
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 7 – use quotes
I have removed the essay that was going to be due tonight to the next week.
Take a position regarding any one or more arguments in the article "Joke Award No Joke to Student"
A 2-page rough draft is due next class (class 12).
A three-four page final draft essay will be due the week after (class 13).
FFT – TBA
FOR A COPY OF THE QUOTE PRACTICE PAPER WE WENT OVER IN CLASS, CLICK HERE.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ESSAY REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
Class 12 November 12
Nov. 14: last day to drop with a “W”
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss hypothetical claims, generalizations, correlations, hidden agenda
Due Tonight:
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 8 – use quotes
ESSAY #4 RD – Response to "Joke Award No Joke to Student"
FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ESSAY REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
FFT – TBA
FOR A COPY OF THE QUOTE SAMPLES WE WENT OVER IN CLASS REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
Class 13 November 19
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 7 Pages 171-190 -- Exercise 7K -- This will be just a couple of short typed paragraphs.
WLTC Writing Assignment 12 -- This will be 1 1/2 pages
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 9 – use quotes
ESSAY #5 FD – "Joke Award" essay
FFT – TBA
FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE BLISS ESSAY, CLICK HERE.
Class 14 November 26
Thanksgiving: Campus closed Nov. 27-30
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Review for final
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 8 Pages 191-208
Bliss -- Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 10, epilogue and afterward -- put this in your HOMEWORK PACKET.
Turn in all homework items in two HOMEWORK PACKETS tonight.
Whether you have done the work initially or not, do the work for this packet submission. I don't know how many pieces I will have time to look at, but you will want to have all the pieces to ensure the greatest number of points.
PACKET 1:
Bliss chapters 3-10 -- in that order.
PACKET 2:
1. CL8 – WLTC Writing Assignment #7 (92-94) 500-words for each side of the argument
2. CL9 – A single essay using the components of both sides of an issue you created for Class 8. Make sure you have a thesis, and in your body paragraphs, be sure to include premises (reasons for your argument), counterargument, refutation, and some concession.
3. CL10 – WLTC Exercise 6A – Choose any 5 out of the 40 arguments from pages 137-41.
4. CL10 – WLTC Writing assignment 11 (143-49) -- Follow the preparation recommended in "The Approach" on page 144. Write out the steps you took. This can be handwritten if you'd like. Step 3 in "The Approach" asks for an essay. Your essay should be 2 pages in length. You do not need a works cited page.
5. CL11 – WLTC Exercise 7A Page 155 Answer 1-4 "Mechanics' Logic" Pirsig (152-55)
6. CL13 – WLTC Exercise 7K Chapter 7 Pages 171-190 – This will be just a couple of short typed paragraphs.
7. CL13 – WLTC Writing Assignment 12 – This will be 1 1/2 pages.
ESSAY #5 RD Critique Bliss
FFT – TBA
Class 15 December 3
Bring any essay rewrite with the original, grade paper. Please do not staple them together. A paperclip is sufficient. Be sure to choose one of the two most recent essays to revise: "Joke Award" or Vogue. If you are not satisfied with an earlier essay grade, you should not worry about it because I am going to drop the lowest essay grade. If you had a zero because you didn't do one of the essays, that will be the one I drop from your grade. In your revision, be sure to fix more than what I marked. Believe me -- I didn't mark everything I could have in everyone's essays. Consider all aspects of instruction. Pay attention to your thesis, introduction (give me an interesting intro topic), quote integration and use of sources. Edit out babyish language: "to be" verbs, a lot, very, really, and informal pronouns (I, me, my, us, our, we, you, etc.). Reduce or eliminate word repetition. Provide an interesting title.
FINAL EXAMS: I will provide the test documents and scan trons.
Click here for a one-page terminology sheet.
Bring a #2 pencil.
Essay #5 FD Bliss
Class 16 December 10
Final exam will be returned and discussed.
Essays and any other uncollected work will be returned this evening as well.
Grades will be discussed. Any conflicts or confusion must be resolved tonight as grades will be posted officially on December 11th.
English 1C 3 Units 6607 6:00-9:10p.m. W H307
Instructor: Professor Elwood
Website: http://elwoodeducation.weebly.com/
Email: [email protected]
Office hours/student meetings will be by appointment only.
Critical Thinking and Composition
Credit: 3 units / 3 hours lecture / degree applicable
Prerequisite: English 1A with a minimum grade of C
Transfer: CSU, UC
Note: This course satisfies the critical thinking/English composition requirement of IGETC and the critical thinking requirement of the CSU transfer pattern.
Last day to add classes Sept 5
Last day to drop without notation on Permanent record Sept. 5
Last day to drop for an enrollment fee refund (full semester classes) Sept. 5
Last day to drop with “W” November 14
Thanks giving Campus Closed Nov. 27-30
Last day of Semester Dec. 12
Book store 310.660.3380
Course Description:
This course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills. Students will apply these skills to the analysis of written arguments in various forms and genres, both classic and contemporary, and to the writing of effective, persuasive essays. Students will learn to evaluate and interpret data, to recognize assumptions, to distinguish facts from opinions, to identify and avoid logical fallacies, to employ deductive and inductive reasoning and to effectively assert and support argumentative claims.
Course Objectives:
1. Evaluate arguments in terms of bias, credibility, and relevance.
2. Assess an argument's claim by examining assumptions, by differentiating between facts and inferences, by recognizing errors in logic, by analyzing support, and by identifying both explicit and implied conclusions.
3. Recognize and assess argumentative claims embedded in literary works, advertisements, political tracts, and presentations in other media.
4. Express critical viewpoints and develop original arguments in response to social, political, and philosophical issues and/or to works of literature and literary theory.
5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate electronic sources and databases, to incorporate research from on0line and print media, and to compose unified, coherent, fully supported argumentative essays that advance their claims by integrating primary and secondary sources, and by employing the tools of critical interpretation, evaluation, and analysis.
Course Student Learning Objectives:
Students will compose an argumentative essay that shows an ability to support a claim using analysis, elements of argumentation, and integration of primary and secondary sources. This essay will be well organized, follow proper JLA format, and be technically correct in paragraph composition, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage.
Required Textbooks:
Writing Logically, Thinking Critically (7th Ed.) by Sheila Cooper and Rosemary Patton
NOTE: Make sure you pick up the correct edition.
The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner
Assorted readings provided via website or instructor
Grading Policy:
Grades will be based upon the percentage of points earned, using a tradition scale:
The 90%-100% range is an A; the 80% range is a B; the 70% range is a C; 60% range is a D; below 60% is an F.
Assignment Points
Six Major Papers 600 (100 each)
Final Exam 100
Quizzes and homework (HW) 300
Attendance / participation (FFT) 75
There may be some adjustments as the semester unfolds. Check the website regularly.
LATE PAPER POLICY:
For the most part, I do not accept late work. I will take major essays late with a 10% deduction of points per day, not per class meeting. Papers should be emailed as soon as possible to prevent large deductions. Email me if you don’t receive a confirmation that I have received your paper within 24 hours. If you know you will be absent on a day that a major essay is due, contact me immediately.
Quizzes and Homework:
FFT is short for “food for thought.” In class, you will respond to various prompts that will be further developed in the next week’s reading. FFT will be collected at the end of class. Homework will consist of short and long answer questions largely in response to the reading and in preparation for discussion. HW papers will be typed. At the start of every class, there will be a brief quiz regarding the reading or other points of instruction. Only students present at the start of class will be eligible to take the quiz. A portion of this quiz is automatic, free points as an incentive for prompt attendance. There are no make-ups for quizzes or for the assigned writings. Occasionally, work will need to be emailed to me. Establish our email compatibility immediately so as not to have a problem in the future. Any writing submitted, regardless of the presumed level of formality, should be created using proper grammar and accurate spelling.
Attendance Policy:
Because this class meets only once a week, you must attend diligently. Any student absence beyond 10% of the total class time should expect to be dropped. Therefore, in a class that meets only one night per week, there is only one free absence; save it for an emergency. Students must be on time and stay the entire class to gain full attendance points. Participation will be recorded largely through the Start-up quiz (based on the past week's readings) and responses to “Food for Thought” (FFT) prompts, at the end of each class. FFT prompts will deal with some aspect of the current class discussion or generate thought for the upcoming reading.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
Cheating constitutes, but is not limited to the following—Copying any in-class or homework assignment from another student, providing opportunity for another student to copy, looking at another student's test/quiz or giving the answers to the test/quiz to another student, conversing during the test/quiz, any degree/type of plagiarism (using words or ideas from a book, magazine, newspaper, internet, film, other student, etc. as one's own), cutting and pasting from one assignment to another, and submitting work belonging to a different or previous assignment/packet or even another class. Special circumstances are left to the professor's interpretation. Refer to the Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty text in the ECC catalogue and schedule for further clarification. Consequences will include failing the assignment and possibly failing the course. Egregious offences can result in expulsion from the college.
ADA Statement:
Students with disabilities, who believe they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center on campus as soon as possible to better ensure a timely implementation of such accommodations. If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible. You may speak with me before or after class or by email. You are also encouraged to contact the Special Resource Center on campus (310.660.3295).
Classroom Conduct:
Students will not eat, drink, move around in or exit the classroom once class has begun. Discussion will be productive, polite and sans foul language, even when voicing dissent. Homework will be completed to prepare for interaction. All phones and electronic devices will be turned off. It is extremely rude to check your phone while class is in session; please refrain from doing so. Any phone or electronic use; incessant, irrelevant chatting; uncooperative, disruptive behavior, or failure to prepare for class will result in removal from the class. Discipline ranges from class suspension to expulsion from the college. See the student handbook for a full description of disciplinary procedures.
Additional information and changes to the syllabus will be published sporadically as needed. Check the website regularly.
Class 1 August 27
Syllabus
Website
Diagnostic
Grammar Work
Discussion: “It is doubtful whether a man [or woman?] ever brings his faculties to bear with their full force on a subject until he writes upon it.” Cicero (qtd. in Cooper)
Survey “TDCT” – Discuss
Purchase the books for this class before class #2.
Discuss annotation –
Email me so I can capture your email address: [email protected]
I need this information to be accurate, so I can add you to the grade program.
FFT – TBA
Class 2 September 3
Sept. 5: last day to add or drop without notation on permanent record and with refund
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss the Diagnostic
Discuss Quote types and integration
Due Tonight:
“TDCT” Beaurlein – Annotated, include definitions of all words you don’t
know, at least 10 words
“TDCT” (Bauerlein) 500-word response – Pull quotes from text
FFT – TBA
Class 3 September 10
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss editing for Bauerlein.
Discuss perception, irony, bias, metaphor
Discussion questions for Carr – in-class work
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 1
WLTC Respond to “The Problem with New Data” Page 5 – 500 words
WLTC Respond to "The Order of Things" Gladwell Page 222-33 – 500 words
ESSAY #1 RD—“TDCT” – integrate Carr and another source; wc page required
To get to an online copy of the Nicholas Carr article, click here. When I say "another source," I mean one of your own choosing. You are to write an essay critiquing Bauerlien's article. Agree or disagree with anything he espouses. You may agree with reservations or agree partially. Then use Carr and another source to support your view of Bauerlein.
FFT – TBA
For a complete version of the editing paper I went over in class, click here.
For a copy of the instruction sheet for the "TDCT" essay, click here.
Class 4 September 17
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss inference and judgment
Discuss Chapter 2
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 2 Pages 20 to the bottom of page 37
WLTC “How Facts Backfire” Keohane (24-25) – 500-word response – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 1 – use quotes
ESSAY #1 FD Bauerlein article essay
FFT – TBA
The next essay topic: Literary Criticism of "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers": INSTRUCTION SHEET
Use these links and read what some critics have to say. Use their arguments to support what you have to say. You may also argue against anything the critics wrote. Click on each of the author's names below to access their articles.
I will post instructions for the essay soon.
Sexton's Article Lye's Article Pope's Article
Do you have questions about career choices, resume writing or more? Attend one or more ECC FALL WORKSHOP.
Class 5 September 24
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss judgment, critique, inference, fact
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 2 Pages 38-50
WLTC “The Story of an Hour” Chopin 38-39 and “Hostess” Mangum (40-41)
Which story better exemplifies a feminist view? 500-words – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 2 – use quotes
ESSAY #2 RD “Tigers”
Prepare all the small homework pieces to submit as a packet for Class 7. See class 7 for the list.
FFT – TBA
Class 6 October 1 – No class tonight – Professor scheduled absence
Class 7 October 8
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss premises, conclusions, hidden assumptions
“Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers”
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 3 Pages 51-74
WLTC “Hostess” Mangum (40-41) What inferences can you make from this story?
500-words – use quotes
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 3 – use quotes
ESSAY #2 FD “Tigers”
A PACKET OF HOMEWORK PIECES -- Number and label each piece. Put the #1 piece on top and work down. End with the #7 piece. Staple or fasten before coming to class. I will not grade everything, but I will grade preselected items, the same items for everyone. If an item is worth 20 points and you do not have it, you will end up with a 0/20 for that piece. What ever you have not done already, I would recommend doing.
1. "TDCT" -- 500-word response
2. WLTC -- Respond to "The Problem with New Data" p5 -- 500-words
3. WLTC -- Respond to "The Order of Things" Gladwell p222-23 -- 500-words
4. WLTC -- Respond to "How Facts Backfire" Keohane p24-25 -- 500-words
5. Bliss -- Write a 500 word response to anything in chapter one.
6. WLTC -- Which story better exemplifies a feminist view? -- 500-words
"The Story of an Hour" Chopin P38-39 or "Hostess" Mangum P40-41
7. Bliss -- Write a 500-words response to anything in chapter 2
FFT – TBA
Class 8 October 15
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss thesis statements, counter argument, concession
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 4 Pages 75-96
WLTC Writing Assignment #7 (92-94) 500-words for each side of the argument
-- wc page required for research
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 4 – use quotes
FFT – TBA
REWRITE OPPORTUNITY:
1. You may rewrite either of these two essays for an improved grade: "To Dumb for Complex Texts" or the "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers." If you choose to do so, the essay must be three-four pages long and will have a works cited page. You must bring the graded essay with the rewrite and turn them in together.
If you choose to do this rewrite opportunity, all of the work for class 9 will be required as well, exactly as it is explained below.
2. I have assigned as a short homework piece in which students combine the two super short essays where you wrote first a pro and then an con position about a single topic. In the text book this was called Assignment 7 and can be found on pages (92-94). The 2-page essay will have a short intro, your thesis statement that establishes your pro or con view and body paragraphs that will include premises, counter argument, refutation and some concession. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON THIS ESSAY FOR REPLACEMENT CREDIT INSTEAD OF REWRITING A GRADED PAPER, you will turn this short essay into a full three-page piece with a longer, more developed introduction. This piece will then take the place of the short 2-page writing assignment. You will still get credit for the short 2-page homework assignment.
The rewrite option is risk free. If your grade ends up being lower in the re-write, which is highly unlikely, you will not lose points. Keep in mind that I still intend to drop your lowest essay grade.
I will post an instruction sheet for the first draft of the Vogue cover essay tomorrow. If you want to get started, your prompt is simple: Should Vogue have pulled the magazine from the shelves because of the controversy? Or Should Vogue have made a different choice for its cover shot?
Email me if you have any questions.
For the instruction sheet for the Vogue essay, click here.
Class 9 October 22
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss euphemisms, connotation, denotation, abstractions, evasion
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 5 Pages 97-121
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 5 – use quotes
A single essay using the components of both sides of an issue you created for Class 8. Make sure you have a thesis, and in your body paragraphs, be sure to include premises (reasons for your argument), counterargument, refutation, and some concession.
ESSAY #3 RD –Vogue
Class 10 October 29
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Analyzing advertisements
Discuss fallacious arguments, various appeals
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 6 Pages 122-149
WLTC Exercise 6A – Choose any 5 out of the 40 arguments from pages 137-41.
WLTC Writing assignment 11 (143-49) -- Follow the preparation recommended in "The Approach" on page 144. Write out the steps you took. This can be handwritten if you'd like. Step 3 in "The Approach" asks for an essay. Your essay should be 2 pages in length. You do not need a works cited page.
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 6 – use quotes
ESSAY #3 FD -- Vogue
FFT – TBA
To access a copy of the "On Date Rape" article quote structures work, click here. I have added a couple of extra revision options and explanations. I would recommend viewing this document.
Class 11 November 5
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss deductive and inductive reasoning, class logic and syllogism
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 7 Pages 150-170
WLTC “Mechanics’ Logic” Pirsig (152-55) Exercise 7A Page 155 Answer 1-4
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 7 – use quotes
I have removed the essay that was going to be due tonight to the next week.
Take a position regarding any one or more arguments in the article "Joke Award No Joke to Student"
A 2-page rough draft is due next class (class 12).
A three-four page final draft essay will be due the week after (class 13).
FFT – TBA
FOR A COPY OF THE QUOTE PRACTICE PAPER WE WENT OVER IN CLASS, CLICK HERE.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ESSAY REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
Class 12 November 12
Nov. 14: last day to drop with a “W”
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Discuss hypothetical claims, generalizations, correlations, hidden agenda
Due Tonight:
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 8 – use quotes
ESSAY #4 RD – Response to "Joke Award No Joke to Student"
FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ESSAY REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
FFT – TBA
FOR A COPY OF THE QUOTE SAMPLES WE WENT OVER IN CLASS REGARDING "JOKE AWARD," CLICK HERE.
Class 13 November 19
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 7 Pages 171-190 -- Exercise 7K -- This will be just a couple of short typed paragraphs.
WLTC Writing Assignment 12 -- This will be 1 1/2 pages
Bliss – Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 9 – use quotes
ESSAY #5 FD – "Joke Award" essay
FFT – TBA
FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE BLISS ESSAY, CLICK HERE.
Class 14 November 26
Thanksgiving: Campus closed Nov. 27-30
6:00 Quiz
Grammar Sentences / Writing Instruction
Review for final
Due Tonight:
WLTC Chapter 8 Pages 191-208
Bliss -- Write a 500-word response to anything in Chapter 10, epilogue and afterward -- put this in your HOMEWORK PACKET.
Turn in all homework items in two HOMEWORK PACKETS tonight.
Whether you have done the work initially or not, do the work for this packet submission. I don't know how many pieces I will have time to look at, but you will want to have all the pieces to ensure the greatest number of points.
PACKET 1:
Bliss chapters 3-10 -- in that order.
PACKET 2:
1. CL8 – WLTC Writing Assignment #7 (92-94) 500-words for each side of the argument
2. CL9 – A single essay using the components of both sides of an issue you created for Class 8. Make sure you have a thesis, and in your body paragraphs, be sure to include premises (reasons for your argument), counterargument, refutation, and some concession.
3. CL10 – WLTC Exercise 6A – Choose any 5 out of the 40 arguments from pages 137-41.
4. CL10 – WLTC Writing assignment 11 (143-49) -- Follow the preparation recommended in "The Approach" on page 144. Write out the steps you took. This can be handwritten if you'd like. Step 3 in "The Approach" asks for an essay. Your essay should be 2 pages in length. You do not need a works cited page.
5. CL11 – WLTC Exercise 7A Page 155 Answer 1-4 "Mechanics' Logic" Pirsig (152-55)
6. CL13 – WLTC Exercise 7K Chapter 7 Pages 171-190 – This will be just a couple of short typed paragraphs.
7. CL13 – WLTC Writing Assignment 12 – This will be 1 1/2 pages.
ESSAY #5 RD Critique Bliss
FFT – TBA
Class 15 December 3
Bring any essay rewrite with the original, grade paper. Please do not staple them together. A paperclip is sufficient. Be sure to choose one of the two most recent essays to revise: "Joke Award" or Vogue. If you are not satisfied with an earlier essay grade, you should not worry about it because I am going to drop the lowest essay grade. If you had a zero because you didn't do one of the essays, that will be the one I drop from your grade. In your revision, be sure to fix more than what I marked. Believe me -- I didn't mark everything I could have in everyone's essays. Consider all aspects of instruction. Pay attention to your thesis, introduction (give me an interesting intro topic), quote integration and use of sources. Edit out babyish language: "to be" verbs, a lot, very, really, and informal pronouns (I, me, my, us, our, we, you, etc.). Reduce or eliminate word repetition. Provide an interesting title.
FINAL EXAMS: I will provide the test documents and scan trons.
Click here for a one-page terminology sheet.
Bring a #2 pencil.
Essay #5 FD Bliss
Class 16 December 10
Final exam will be returned and discussed.
Essays and any other uncollected work will be returned this evening as well.
Grades will be discussed. Any conflicts or confusion must be resolved tonight as grades will be posted officially on December 11th.