FALL SEMESTER 2003
English 219, Section 2, 202 Graham Bldg.
Lecturer: Rosemary Roberts (Yardley)
Student Learning Goals
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
· Identify and understand varied characteristics of literature
· Apply techniques of literary analysis to texts
· Use literary study to develop skills in careful reading and clear writing
· Demonstrate understanding of the diverse social and historical contexts in which literary texts have been written and interpreted
General Expectations
· Courses will be broad and foundational in nature; they will not assume extensive previous knowledge
Courses will satisfy most (if not all) of these guidelines
Text: New Writing and Reporting for Today’s Media, Bruce D. Itule and Douglas A. Anderson
Jan. 15..............Introduction
Jan. 22…..........Chapters 1, 2, 4 (news writing)
Jan. 29..............Chapters 6, 7, 8 (news writing)
Feb. 5...............Chapters 3, 9, 5 (feature writing)
Feb. 12..............The Media (St. Mary’s House)
Feb. 19..............Chapter 3, “Working with Words” (handout)
AP rules (textbook, pgs. 441-456)
Feb.
26..............Chapter 1 (Interviewing on
Mar. 5................Tour
of The
Mar. 12..............SPRING BREAK (No Class)
Mar. 19..............Chapter 16 (disaster stories)
Mar. 26..............Chapter 15 (covering a speech)
Apr. 2................Writing in class
Apr. 9................Chapter 22 (sports writing)
Apr. 23…..........Chapter 20 (police story)
Apr. 30...............Final Class: Chapter 26 (Media Ethics)
ATTENDANCE POLICY: One absence is permitted but you are expected to hand in written assignment if one is due that night. ADDITIONAL ABSENCES WILL LOWER
YOUR GRADE UNLESS YOU HAVE A SERIOUS EXCUSE.
LATE PAPER POLICY: Reporters have deadlines and so do you!!! Late papers lower your grade by TWO letter grades. Extremely late papers will not be accepted.
Grade System: Class work: 75 percent. Exam: 25 percent.