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ENGLISH 1101, Section 91 Instructor: Jennifer West | ||||||||
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West Georgia Newnan Center: (770) 254-7280 E-mail: jwest@westga.edu Office Hours: Before and after class or by appointment. | ||||||||
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: English 1101 is a composition course focusing on skills required for both effective writing for various rhetorical situations and critical reading of texts, primarily non-fiction. In writing, students must demonstrate competency in exposition, argumentation, and writing that is strengthened by the use of multiple textual sources. | ||||||||
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REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS: Access to the Internet, any word processing program, and a printer. | ||||||||
| COURSE OBJECTIVES: * To develop skills in effective expository, analytical, and argumentative writing. * To develop facility with the whole writing process from invention through revision. * To understand and employ a variety of rhetorical modes and techniques of persuasion. * To acquire reasonable mastery of conventions of college-level prose writing. * To incorporate and document additional textual materials to strengthen and support argument. | ||||||||
| COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
GRADING: All assignments must be completed in order to pass this course. NOTE: You must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to pass English 1101.
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READER'S RESPONSE: Periodically throughout the course you will be asked to reflect on what you have read before you come to class for discussion. I expect responses to be clearly written, easy-to-read, and free from major grammatical/stylistic errors. | ||||||||
| IN-CLASS ESSAY: Students will write one in-class essay in
preparation for the writing portion of the Regent's Exam. The essay
topic will reflect course content, and directions for the essay will be
clearly outlined. | ||||||||
| OUT-OF-CLASS ESSAYS: Students will write 3 full-length essays. Each essay must have a minimum length of 3 pages typed, using MLA format and in-text citation of quotes. Full-length essays will be revised and edited during class, both individually and with peers. Essay three will be submitted in a folder, which will include the rough drafts, peer editing guides, and final draft. Essays that do not meet these requirements will receive a failing grade. | ||||||||
| ATTENDANCE: Students
will be administratively withdrawn from class based on the following
attendance policy. For classes that meet three times a week, a student is
allowed four absences. Upon the fifth absence, the student will be
withdrawn. For classes that meet twice a week, a student is allowed three
absences. Upon the fourth absence, the student will be withdrawn. Be aware
that no distinction exists between excused and unexcused absences. In
addition, students should be aware that if the withdrawal date falls before
October 6, the student will receive a “W.” If the withdrawal date falls
after October 6, the student will receive a “WF.” Late Arrivals: Late arrivals disrupt me and your fellow students. You are allowed two tardies only. All tardies after the first two will be counted as absences. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR: Students may be dismissed from any class meeting at which they exhibit behavior that disrupts the learning environment of others. Such behavior includes—but is not limited to—arriving late for class, allowing cell phones to ring, speaking disrespectfully to the instructor and/or to other students, checking email or surfing the web, and using personal audio or video devices. Each dismissal of this kind will count as an absence and will be applied toward the attendance requirements policy above. | ||||||||
| PARTICIPATION: Because this course is discussion oriented, you should come to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings. I expect you to read all assignments before we meet, and I expect you to participate regularly in class discussions. | ||||||||
| LATE WORK: Late work will not be accepted with the exception of the out-of-class essays. These essays will be accepted with a ten point deduction for each class day they are late. Work will be collected at the beginning of class. | ||||||||
| THE WRITING CENTER: I encourage you to visit The Writing Center at various points in the writing process. Regardless of writing skill level, one may always benefit from an intelligent discussion with knowledgeable peers. The Writing Center is located in the TLC building. To make an appointment, call 678-839-6513. | ||||||||
| THE REGENTS’ EXAMINATION: The Regents’
Examination is a two-part test of minimum-level reading and writing
proficiency. Students must take this examination after passing
English 1102 or after 30 hours of coursework. In the hour-long
written portion of the Regents’ Exam, students are required to write an
essay based on personal experience and a general understanding of current
events. The essay is expected to be clearly focused, well
articulated, and relatively free from patterns of error; however, no
particular studying should be necessary for the exam besides a few general
rehearsals, a general cognizance of current events, and close attention to
the lessons of English 1101 and 1102. Students who do not pass the
Regents’ Exam by the time they have completed 45 hours of coursework are
automatically placed in classes which provide additional writing
support. General Info: www.gsu.edu/rtp Sample Topics: www.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/topics.htm | ||||||||
| PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: The Department of English and Philosophy defines plagiarism as taking personal credit for the words and ideas of others as they are presented in electronic, print, and verbal sources. The Department expects that students will accurately credit sources in all assignments. An equally dishonest practice is fabricating sources or facts; it is another form of misrepresenting the truth. Plagiarism is grounds for failing the course. | ||||||||
| The University policies for handling Academic
Dishonesty are found in the following documents: Student Undergraduate Catalogue: “Rights and Responsibilities;” Appendix J. http://www.westga.edu/handbook/ | ||||||||
| SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have a registered disability that will require accommodation, please see me at the beginning of the semester. If you have a disability that you have not yet registered through the Disabled Student Services Office, please contact Dr. Ann Phillips in 137 Parker Hall. | ||||||||
COURSE READINGS
Readings and assignments are due on the dates listed below:
Please note that all assignments and due dates are subject to change.
| August | |
| M 14 |
Course Introduction and Objectives, MLA Review |
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W 16 |
Unit 1: Reflections on Childhood White's "Once More to the Lake" (NR, pp. 52-57) |
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M 21 |
Walker's "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self" (NR, pp 46-51) |
| W 23 |
Douglass' "Learning to Read" (NR, pp. 236-240) |
| M 28 |
Holt's "How Teachers Make Children Hate
Reading" (NR, pp. 249-256) |
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W 30 |
Writer's Workshop: Bring A Writer's Reference to class. For tips on essay organization, check out this PowerPoint from Purdue University's Writing Center at |
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September |
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M 4 |
Holiday - Labor Day |
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W 6 |
Unit 2: Individualism and Conformity Assign Essay 1 Topic Pollitt's "Does a Literacy Canon Matter?" (NR, pp. 618-624) |
| M 11 | Staples' "Black Men and Public Space" (NR, pp 229-232) |
| W 13 |
Mark Twain's "Advice to Youth" (NR, pp. 395-397) |
| M 18 | Norris' "The Holy Use of Gossip" (NR, pp. 101-105) |
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W 20 |
Henry David Thoreau's "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For" (NR, pp. 274-683) |
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M 25 |
Lars Eighner's "On Dumpster Diving" (NR, pp. 27-36) |
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W 27 |
Writer's Workshop: Bring A Writer's Reference to class. |
| October | |
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M 2 |
Essay 1 Due Unit 3: "The Blackness of Darkness" Assign Essay 2 Topic Barbara Tuchman's "'This is the End of the World': The Black Death" (NR, pp. 453-465)
Reminder: October 6th is the last day to Withdraw with a grade of "W" |
| W 4 | Levin's "The Case for Torture" (NR, pp. 407-409) |
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M 9 |
Fall Break, No Class |
| W 11 | Milford's "Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain" (NR, pp. 194-200) |
| M 16 | Writer's Workshop: Bring A Writer's Reference to class. |
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W 18 |
Essay 2 Due Unit 4: Flyover States Flyover States, pp. 1 - 69 |
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M 23 |
Flyover States, pp. 70 - 146 |
| W 25 | Flyover States, pp. 147 - 223 |
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M 30 |
Flyover States, pp. 224 - 296 |
| November | |
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W 1 |
In-Class Essay: Flyover States |
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M 6 |
Unit 5: The Art of Rhetoric Assign Essay 3 Topic The Declaration of Independence (NR, pp. 513-515) Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" (NR, pp. 516-518) |
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W 8 |
Douglass' Independence Day Speech at Rochester" (copy of text at http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=462) |
| M 13 | Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (NR, pp. 521-534) |
| W 15 | Eisenhower's Farewell Address (copy of text at http://mcadams.posc.mu.edu/ike.htm) |
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M 20 |
Kennedy's Inaugural Address (copy of text at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/johnfkennedyinaugural.htm) |
| W 22 | Holiday - Thanksgiving Break |
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M 27 |
Ted Kennedy's "Chappaquiddick Speech" (copy of text at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/tedkennedychappaquiddick.htm) |
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W 29 |
Last Day of Class Peer Editing for Essay 3: Bring a typed copy of your final paper with you to class. |
| December | |
| M 4 | Submit Portfolios in class at 5:30. |