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ENG 102S -01: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 -02: MWF 10:00 – 10:50 Fall 2002 |
Syllabus
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Chris Porter 334-3294(o) 379-5082 (h) Petty 01-J Office Hours (to be announced) www.uncg.edu/~ctporter |
There are no required textbooks to purchase for this class, though we will be using documents placed on e-reserves as well as documents available on the internet. Students should bring a copy of the required reading to each class.
Students will be required to purchase one issue of The New Yorker and one issue of Harper’s. The individual issue for each magazine will be determined later.
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š 10 minute research presentation and paper š 5 minute presentation š in-class exercises š journal |
š group work š conferences š final portfolio š class participation |
Missing more than three classes will result in a lowering of your final grade or dismissal from the course. Being late to class two times equals one absence. If you are more than ten minutes late for class, don’t bother coming; you will only disturb the class. Late work is not accepted. If you notify the instructor in advance of problems with your attendance or your ability to complete assignments, then the policy can be modified.
Students with
disabilities will be accommodated. Please notify me or call Disability Services
at 334-5440. If English is your second language and you would feel more
comfortable in an ESL course, please let me know so we can make arrangements.
Student Learning Goals
The 102S student will
acquire a foundation of knowledge and attitudes applicable to a significant
range of discourse. The student will be able to:
! Interpret and evaluate argumentative
discourse, including writing and speech.
! Construct cogent arguments.
! Communicate those arguments clearly,
coherently, and effectively.
! Locate, synthesize, and evaluate relevant
information.
! Demonstrate an understanding of the aims
and methods of intellectual discourse.
! Weigh evidence and evaluate the arguments
of different viewpoints.
As a speaking
intensive course, we will also enhance learning through active engagement in
oral communication and will improve each student’s ability to communicate
orally.
The Writing Center is located in 101 McIver and is open Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Fridays, 9:00 am through 3:00 pm. There are instructors there who can help you with all aspects of papers, from planning and organizing to editing and revising. You can call for an appointment (334-3125) or just drop by with questions. This is a wonderful resource and each student is strongly encouraged to take advantage of it.
The final grade for the course will be based on the Portfolio (which includes all written assignments and evaluations) and Class Participation. Grades are not based upon the individual works but on the semester as a whole; individual works, however, will be evaluated.
Plagiarism is intentionally or knowingly representing the words of another as one's own in any academic exercise. Plagiarism may occur on any paper, report, or other work submitted to fulfill course requirements. This includes submitting work done by another as one's own work. Plagiarism can be:
a. Failure to cite references, which includes intentional or obvious failures to properly cite sources; and,
b. Submitting as one's own work done by or copied from another. This includes work done by a fellow student, work done by a previous student, or work done by anyone other than the student responsible for the assignment.
-- Adapted from the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy (http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/studiscp/ Honor.html)
We are all here to learn and you should come to class prepared to participate. Your preparation is necessary to help the class find its daily direction. I am determined that we have fun while we fulfill the requirements and goals of ENG 102S. Although we might disagree, always treat others in the classroom with respect. Rudeness will not be tolerated.
Journals
Students will keep a journal with entries (300-350 words) based on the class reading assignments. These entries should address the student’s quest to verbalize his or her taste in today’s writing. Journal entries will be taken up every Friday, except when another paper is due.
Papers
There will be one research paper due in this class, as well as at least five reflective essays (1-2 pages).
There will be occasional instructor-student conferences during the semester. One conference will be at the beginning of the semester and will help us get to know each other better; another conference will be part of the peer reviews and will coincide with mid-term break; there will also be a conference before the research presentation. Conferences are mandatory and it is up to the student to ensure that their personal conference times are scheduled and attended.
Presentations
Students will give two presentations during the semester, a shorter (4-5 minutes) reading and a longer (10 minutes) research presentation. Presentations will be evaluated by your peers and should be given using effective speaking principles. These presentations will help students develop confidence and strong speaking habits.
Group Work
The class will frequently meet in groups and each group will be responsible for leading class discussion at least two periods during the semester.
Portfolio
The portfolio will consist of the written work completed in this class as well as the peer presentation evaluations.
In-Class Participation
This is a speech intensive course and if you do not speak in this class you will fail. Meaningful contributions are expected from each student during each class period.
Fall 2002 Calendar
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8/19 |
Introduction to Course |
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8/21 |
Active Reading |
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8/23 |
Journal Due; George Orwell;
Great Painting |
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8/26 |
Developing an Argument |
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8/28 |
Murder in the Cathedral |
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8/30 |
Paper 1 Due; Vollmann,
American Writing |
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9/2 |
Labor Day |
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9/4 |
Reader’s Manifesto |
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9/6 |
Journal Due; Siegel;
Stephen King |
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9/9 |
Vollmann, Afghanistan;
Vollmann, Writing |
Conferences |
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9/11 |
DeLillo, Ruins; Book
Learning |
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9/13 |
Roy, Infinite Justice; The
Truck; Presentation Proposal Due |
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9/16 |
Short Reports Day 1 |
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9/18 |
Short Reports Day 2 |
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9/20 |
Short Reports Day 3 |
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9/23 |
Short Reports Day 4 |
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9/25 |
Lit. Critic’s View; Great
Painting |
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9/27 |
Shipping Out; Journal Due |
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9/30 |
New Yorker
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10/2 |
New Yorker |
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10/4 |
New Yorker;
Journal Due |
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10/7 |
New Yorker |
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10/9 |
New Yorker
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10/11 |
New Yorker;
Journal Due |
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10/14 |
Fall Break |
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10/16 |
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10/18 |
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10/21 |
Harper’s
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10/23 |
Harper’s |
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10/25 |
Harper’s |
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10/28 |
Harper’s |
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10/30 |
Harper’s |
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11/1 |
Harper’s |
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11/4 |
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11/6 |
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11/8 |
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11/11 |
Long Reports Day 1 |
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11/13 |
Long Reports Day 2 |
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11/15 |
Long Reports Day 3 |
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11/18 |
Long Reports Day 4 |
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11/20 |
Long Reports Day 5 |
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11/22 |
Long Reports Day 6 |
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11/25 |
Long Reports Day 7 |
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11/27 |
Thanksgiving Break |
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11/29 |
Thanksgiving Break |
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12/2 |
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12/4 |
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12/6 |
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12/9 |
Last Day of Classes |
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12/10 |
Reading Day |
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