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ENG 102S-01 MWF McIver 135 Spring 2003 |
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 ctporter@uncg.edu |
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. The complete reading schedule will depend
on the progress of the class so students are expected to be present in class
and open to new directions. Students should bring a copy of the required
reading to each class. Please count on the cost of a ream of paper and a print
cartridge for your printer as an outlay for this course; you will be printing a
lot of material for this class.
As with any English class a dictionary and an English
writer’s handbook are necessary reference books for the student. These books
should be in each student’s personal library and the student should know how to
use them. If you have any questions about which books to use or how to use
these reference materials please let me know.
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short presentation š
research
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conferences š
final portfolio
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I will be present in my office during office hours.
Please use this time to seek clarification about the course or conference about
your progress. You can schedule a meeting with me at other times if my office
hours are not convenient for your schedule.
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:
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Interpret and evaluate argumentative discourse,
including writing and speech.
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Construct cogent arguments.
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Communicate those arguments clearly, coherently,
and effectively.
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Locate, synthesize, and evaluate relevant
information.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the aims and
methods of intellectual discourse.
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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
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)].
Students caught plagiarizing will be
punished according to the process outlined in the UNCG Academic Integrity
Policy.
The final grade for the course will be based on the student’s
portfolio (which is composed from all written assignments and evaluations) and class
participation. The final grade is not based upon the individual works but on
the semester as a whole; individual works, however, will be evaluated. Please
familiarize yourself with the University’s guidelines for each grade; these can
be found in the Student Handbook.
Part of the purpose of this course is to give students a
foundational knowledge of some of the basics of the discipline of English.
Another purpose is to instill in students how to be a responsible student at
the University level. Attendance, therefore, is critical.
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 and you will still be counted
absent.
If you miss class it is your responsibility to ask a
fellow student for any material you might have missed. There will always be an
assignment for the next 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 for individual cases.
As this is a speaking intensive course students are
expected to speak in each and every class.
Each student will be responsible for a three minute
presentation in the first weeks of class. The student typically will choose
something to read aloud – a poem, a letter, lyrics from a song, for example –
and relate that selection to the class objectives. All 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.
Students will choose a book to read from a list provided and
will then write a four-to-five page research paper and give a ten minute
presentation to the class based upon the reading.
The research paper must use at least three print sources
from the UNCG Library and be suitably formatted (using the MLA or APA style).
The paper will be due the class period before the student gives the oral
presentation.
The presentation will be in a conference format with four
students per panel per class period. Each student should work extensively with
the other members of the panel to ensure a smooth, informative discussion. No
visual aids will be allowed. All 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.
Students will turn in two journal assignments per week.
On Mondays each student will hand in a Thinking Journal, at least five items
from outside class that made the student think about issues dealing with the
class objectives. Each Friday students will hand in a one-page essay (using the
MLA or APA format) written about an issue from the reading or from in-class
discussions.
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.
Group work will be an important part of this class and
students are expected to participate equally. Each student will have the
opportunity to evaluate other students in their group as well as the
effectiveness of the individual group and the assignment as a whole.
Students will create a final portfolio from the work completed
in this class as well as from the peer evaluations. The portfolio will be
presented to the class at the end of the semester.
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.
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1/13 |
Introduction I: syllabus; Barnet, “Critical Reading” (e-reserves). |
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1/15 |
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1/17 |
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1/20 |
Martin Luther King Day |
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1/22 |
Introduction II: Barnet, “Developing an Argument,” “Literary Critic’s View”
(e-reserves); MLA, APA stylesheets |
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1/24 |
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1/27 |
Classic Essays: Orwell, “Politics and the English Language” (link); |
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1/29 |
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1/31 |
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2/3 |
Classic Short Stories: Jackson, “The Lottery,” Bierce, “Occurrence at |
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2/5 |
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2/7 |
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2/10 |
Current Fiction: Singleton, “Show and Tell,” Hornby, “Pop
Quiz,” Vollmann, “American Writing Today” (links); King, “All that You Love
Will Be Carried Away” (e-reserves). |
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2/12 |
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2/14 |
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2/17 |
Business of |
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2/19 |
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2/21 |
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2/24 |
Contemporary Writing: Myers, “Reader’s Manifesto”
(link); Siegel, “Why Great Literature Contains…;” Clifford, “What Makes a
Great Painting Great?” (E-reserves)
Short Presentations I |
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2/26 |
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2/28 |
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3/3 |
Short Presentations II |
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3/5 |
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3/7 |
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3/10 |
Spring Break |
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3/12 |
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3/14 |
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3/17 |
The World: Kapuscinski, “The
Truck” (e-reserves); Hessler, “The Middleman”
(link).
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3/19 |
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3/21 |
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3/24 |
National Politics: |
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3/26 |
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3/28 |
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3/31 |
Business:
Barnet, “Business Ethics” (e-reserves); Research Presentations I |
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4/2 |
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4/4 |
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4/7 |
Research Presentations II |
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4/9 |
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4/11 |
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4/14 |
Research Presentations III |
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4/16 |
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4/18 |
Spring |
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4/21 |
Investigative Reporting: Langewiesche, “Crash of EgyptAir 990” (link); |
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4/23 |
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4/25 |
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4/28 |
Personal Essay: Wallace, “Shipping Out” (link); |
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4/30 |
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5/2 |
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5/5 |
Tying It All Together: overview and review |
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5/6 |
Last day of classes (treated as a Friday) |
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5/7 |
Reading Day |
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5/14 |
Exam, |
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For works that are on
e-reserves:
1. go to the Library’s home page (http://library.uncg.edu/)
2. click on “Reserves”
3. fill in the instructor name, “Porter”
4. select the article by name and author
5. the username and password are “e-reserves” and “spring2003”
I will be working on getting
all of the readings onto the e-reserves list, though I cannot promise how
quickly that will happen.
For all other works I will be
providing you with the proper links. This will probably be taken care of
through Blackboard.