WELCOME to ENGLISH 1A!
Instructor Jen Fleischer
Spring 2014
English 1A, Sec 5: Multimodal Composition
MWF:9-9:50 am
Mendocino Hall 4007
Instructor: Jen Fleischer
e-mail:jlf322@csus.edu
class blog: jenenglish333.blogspot.com
Office Hours: Mondays 10-10:50 (CLV 142) --- door is always locked, so just knock!
Catalog Description:
English 1A is an Intensive course that provides students with practice in the kinds of challenging thinking, reading, and writing required in academic discourse. Concentrates on prewriting, drafting, and rewriting processes that address a variety of rhetorical and academic tasks. Special attention given to effective development and support of ideas. Writing requirement: a minimum of 5,000 words.
Prerequisite: EPT score of 148+ or above, or completion of ENGL 1. This course fulfills GE area 2: Students will compose meaningful expository essays which utilize appropriate structure, development and usage.
Class-Specific Description
Writing is an integral part of our everyday lives. The goal of English 1A is to help you learn strategies and practices of research, analysis, and rhetorical composition, as well as to strengthen the writing skills you already possess. To do this, we will first and foremost reflect on ourselves as readers and writers; we will investigate and bring into question the various way in which knowledge is created, explained, shared, and understood; and, finally, we will emphasize the use and production of multimodal compositions as a means of academic and professional inquiry.This course is shaped by the understanding that writing abilities are best developed through engaging in that activity: in other words, we are going to do a lot of writing!!! Ultimately, this class is designed to serve you, and to help you become more effective and confident writers in your current and future academic, professional, and personal endeavors.
First Year Composition Goals
These goals must be achieved by ALL first-year writing students. As such, they are fundamental to this class, and we will revisit them throughout the semester. Most notably, in your culminating ePortfolios you will reflect on the various ways in which you met these goals through this course.
Therefore, by the end of this term each student will…
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Textbook and Materials
1. The Everyday Writer, Andrea Lunsford, Fifth Edition: 2012.
2. The following additional Readings (available through SacCT): Print, read/annotate, & bring with you to class on designated date:
- “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” by Anzaldúa AND “Mother Tongue” by Tan [Jan 31]
- “Shitty First Drafts” by Ann Lamott [ Feb 5 ]
- “Responding - Really Responding” by Richard Straub [ Feb 10]
- “Selection, Slanting, and Charged Language” by N. and G. Birk [April 4]
3. Paper, pen/pencil, and notebook w/folder (in class EVERY DAY).
4. Daily Internet & Printer access a must! (available on campus)
Attendance Policy
During our semester together, we will cover a great deal of materials and spend much time practicing reading and writing strategies. Class time will often be spent having hands-on time to collaborate on our projects, as well as responding to your writing and the writing of your peers. Because this is learning that cannot be made up, class attendance is required. However, your presence alone does NOT guarantee participation points: you must come to class prepared with annotated readings and/or drafts and actively participate. If, on a WORKSHOP DAY, you do NOT bring in a draft of your assignment you will receive NO CREDIT for that class period.
I do, however, understand that sometimes illness or other unavoidable circumstances may arise that may prevent you from attending class.
Therefore, you are allowed 3 absences without penalty to your grade. BEYOND 3 absences, I will DROP your grade by 50 POINTS for EACH ABSENCE. Folks, this can add up very quickly: You do the math...
IF you HAVE to miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed for that day. While you may refer to the class blog for homework assignments, I ask that you CONTACT ONE OF YOUR PEERS for the complete scoop.
FILL OUT ASAP:
Classmate Contact Info:
Name:______________________Email/Phone:_________________________
Name:_______________________Email/Phone:________________________
Tardiness
As we will strive to make the most of our class time, showing up late does a disservice to both you and your classmates. Arriving more than 5 minutes after the start of class will be counted as officially tardy. 2 late arrivals will count as an absence.
For You Digital Natives
Technology (e.g. Cell Phones/iPODs/Headphones/Ear buds/Personal Laptops) are only a problem when people abuse them. I realize that many of you would have your phones surgically attached to your bodies if you could, and I admit that they have their uses. However, the moment you enter my classroom TURN OFF your phones and digital devices, and REMOVE those speakers from your ears. They are distracting to you, me, and your peers. There will be instances in which you may use such technologies in this class; however, I will decide when those times are appropriate.
Food: No eating in class UNLESS you bring enough to share with EVERYONE
Conferences
As you may have noted on your schedule, English 1A includes a conference component, which means 2 times during the semester you will attend a conference with me and/or with a small group of your peers. Conferencing is a valuable opportunity to discuss your writing projects in greater detail than in the classroom.
[Note: The same class policies on attendance and tardiness apply to conferences]
Course Assignments and Grade Breakdown
You will complete 5 major assignments + 3 response papers + *15 short/summary papers:
- Personal Literacy Blog [part of ePortfolio grade]
- Genre Analysis 75 pts
- Visual Rhetoric (3-D) + Reflection Paper 75 pts
- Group Multimodal Research Project 75 pts
- 3 Response Papers 55 pts
- 15 Short writing assignments/summaries 60 pts
- Attendance and Participation 60 pts
- ePortfolio 600 pts
Grand Total = 1000 pts
*Note: There are a total of 17 short/summary papers assigned throughout the course, but you need only complete 15 for full credit.
Grade Breakdown
A 93-100% A- 90-92%
B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82%
C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72%
D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62%
F 0-59% (we don’t need to go there)
Late Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted (& have 20 points deducted from whatever grade you receive) ONLY IF TURNED IN BY THE NEXT CLASS MEETING. However, short writing/summary assignments will NOT be accepted late. See “Schedule of Classes” on the class blog for the most current/accurate assignment Due dates.
Assignment Revisions and Portfolios
All successful writers will spend ample time revising their work as part of their writing process. Consequently, for each assignment (with the exception of your personal literacy blogs, which will be updated and revised continually throughout the semester) you will bring in drafts for one or two peer review workshops prior to submitting a draft to me for points. THESE PEER WORKSHOPS ARE CRUCIAL TO BOTH YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS & AS A WRITER IN GENERAL.
The culminating portfolio, which is worth half of your entire grade, will include 2 FINAL revisions of major assignments/response papers, your best work throughout the semester, and a critical self-reflection piece that demonstrates your growth as a writer and your understanding of writing as a recursive process (more details to follow).
SUBMIT FINAL drafts/projects via SacCT and post on Individual Blogs.
Plagiarism
University policy states that violation of the plagiarism policy requires an immediate removal of the offending student from the class. I will punish this offense SEVERELY. We will discuss in more detail how to cite - quoting and paraphrasing - other people’s work into our own. If in doubt, follow the golden rule: do not use another person’s words or ideas without citing the author, giving her or him due credit.
In my experience, cases of academic plagiarism often result from poor planning and/or misunderstanding by students. By keeping up with your writing work, asking questions, and seeking out guidance from myself or your peers on how to ensure academic honesty may address this before it becomes an issue.
Special Accommodations: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements must register with the Services of Students With Disabilities. If you qualify for services through SSWD, please bring your letter of accommodation to me as soon as possible.
***Useful RESOURCES***
1) Your Textbook
2)Purdue’s University Online Writing Lab www.owlenglish.purdue.edu
3)The University Reading and Writing Center****: Calaveras 128
Experienced and knowledgeable tutors at NO COST!! (so worth it!)
4)See ME (during office hours or schedule an appt) for Q’s, suggestions, and/or extra help; ladies and gents, this is what I am here for…
Disclaimer
This syllabus and course calendar are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. If any changes are needed, you will be notified immediately of the revisions.
English 1A, Sec 5 Schedule of Classes:
“CA” = class activity
“SWA = short writing assignment/summary {There are a total of 17, but you need only complete a total of 15}
Monday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Week 1
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1/27
CA=
HW: reread syllabus, view class blog, and create a min. 3 personal goals for this class
(Bring to next class so that I can sign them off) |
1/29
CA=
HW(SWA): annotate and bring to NEXT class “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” by Anzaldúa AND “Mother Tongue” by Tan. Write 2¶ on 1)what each article is about 2) how both are similar/different & 3) relate to your own experiences(post on SacCT).
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1/31
CA=
readings
HW(SWA): annotate and bring pp. 3-36 AND 211-220 The Everyday Writer.
Write a 1-2¶ summary (post on SacCT).
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Week 2
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2/3
CA=
HW(SWA): Write 1¶ on “Multimodality in your day-to-day life” (post on SacCT)
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2/5 Meet in computer lab
[CLV 131]
CA=
[ Take Notes! ]
HW: Begin personal lit. blog
Sign up for 1st Conference via class blog [groups use 2 slots]
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2/7
CA=
HW: personal lit. blog
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Week 3
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2/10
CA=
HW(SWA): Read “Responding” by Straub and post a 1¶ summ. on your blog (Bring annotated article to next class)
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2/12
CA=
HW(SWA): annotate and bring pp 58-122 The Everyday Writer and type a 1-2¶ summ (post on SacCT).
AND revise your blog
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2/14
CA=
HW: revise your blog
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Week 4
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2/17
*COMPLETE “CONFERENCE TASKS”
(link on class blog)
NO CLASS: Conferences
*DUE 9am TODAY: post your REVISED copy of lit. narrative on your blog [label “Draft 2”]
HW(SWA): COMPLETE BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Virtual Peer Review Workshop: Post answers to “Peer Workshop Script” directly on your peers’ blogs AND Submit via SacCT
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2/19
*COMPLETE “CONFERENCE TASKS”
(link on class blog)
NO CLASS: Conferences
HW: Continue revising lit. narrative: Create “Draft 3” (Revision Due Fri, Feb 21st
@ noon).
AND VOTE 4 BEST “Personal Literacy Narrative Rubric” (directions on class blog)
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2/21
*COMPLETE “CONFERENCE TASKS”
(link on class blog)
NO CLASS: Conferences
DUE by NOON: “Draft3” lit. narrative: Highlight ALL changes made from Draft 2, AND Post on your blog]
HW(SWA): FIND 3 texts for Genre Analysis Assignment. For EACH text (in 3-4 sentences), describe the relationship between what each text “says” and how it ”looks” + “sounds” (post under “SWA” on blog AND submit via SacCT)
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Week 5
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2/24
CA=
HW: Begin Genre Analysis (major assignment #2)
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2/26
CA=
HW(SWA): annotate and bring “Shitty First Drafts” by Lamott; post a 1¶ summary on your blog AND submit via SacCT.
Continue Genre Analysis
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2/28
CA=
HW: Response Paper#1 Post on your blog AND Submit via SacCT BEFORE NEXT CLASS
Continue Genre Analysis
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Week 6
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3/3
DUE BEFORE CLASS = Response Paper #1
CA=
HW: Continue Genre Analysis. BRING DRAFT TO NEXT CLASS! |
3/5
CA=
Genre Analysis
HW(SWA): revise Genre Analysis AND complete “Peer Workshop Follow-Up Task” (post “Task” on your blog AND submit via SacCT). |
3/7
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HW(SWA): Compose a 2 ¶ Compare/Contrast Analysis: In what ways do the VISUAL EFFECTS of EACH film relate to its GENRE, PLOT, + DIALOGUE (post on blog AND submit via SacCT)
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Week 7
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3/10
Workshop 2: (BRING “DRAFT 2” + POST on your blog)
Genre Analysis
HW: revise Genre Analysis (DUE BEFORE next class) |
3/12
*DUE BEFORE CLASS: “Draft 3” Genre Analysis (HIGHLIGHT ALL changes from Draft 2)
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HW: Visual Rhetoric Project |
3/14
CA=
HW(SWA): annotate and bring pp.48-58 and 123-151 The Everyday Writer. Post a 1-2¶ summ. on your blog |
Week 8
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3/17
CA= Flex Day
HW(SWA): Complete “Peer Workshop Follow-Up Task” (post on your blog) AND Continue revising paper/project
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3/19
CA=
HW: Finish revising Visual Rhetoric Project (POST a PIC of visual rhetoric project + your REFLECTION PAPER on your blog BEFORE Next Class)
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3/21
DUE IN CLASS:
Visual Rhetoric Artifact (be prepared to present!!!)
HW:Response Paper #2. POST on your blog BEFORE next class on 4/2
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Week 9
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3/24
No School
Spring Break
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3/26
No School
Spring Break
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3/28
No School
Spring Break
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Week 10
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3/31
No School
Cesar Chavez holiday
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4/2
CA=
HW(SWA): annotate and bring 175-210 The Everyday Writer: “Research” and “Evaluating Sources.” Post a 1-2¶ summary on your blog
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4/4
CA=
HWSWA: annotate and bring “Selection, Slanting, and Charged Language” by N. & G. Birk ( post a 1¶ summ. on blog
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Week 11
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4/7
CA=
HW: Find AND annotate 2 academic sources for your group research project (bring to next class)
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4/9
CA=
HW: Group Research Project
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**Sign up for 2nd Conference date and time via class blog
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4/11
CA=
HW: Response Paper #3 (mini Annotated Bib.). Submit via SacCT and post on your blog BEFORE next class
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Week 12
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4/14
Due: Response Paper #3
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HW: Group R.P.
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4/16
CA=
HW: Group R.P. |
4/18
CA=
HW: Group R.P.
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Week 13
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4/21
NO CLASS: Conferences
HW: Group R.P.
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4/23
NO CLASS: Conferences
HW: Group R.P.
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4/25
NO CLASS: Conferences
HW: Group R.P.
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Week 14
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4/28
Meet in computer lab
[CLV 131]
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HW(SWA): POST on your blog a REVIEW of EACH group’s (3 total) presentation: strengths, weaknesses, questions, concluding remarks (Due before next class)
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4/30
Meet in computer lab
[CLV 131]
CA=
HW(SWA): POST on your blog a REVIEW of EACH group’s (3 total) presentation: strengths, weaknesses, questions, concluding remarks (Due before next class)
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5/2
Meet in computer lab
[CLV 131]
CA=
HW(SWA): POST on your blog a REVIEW of each group’s (2 total) presentation: strengths, weaknesses, questions, concluding remarks (Due before next class)
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Week 15
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5/5
CA=
revisiting
course goals
HW: ePortfolio |
5/7
CA=
HW: ePortfolio
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5/9
CA=
HW: ePortfolio |
Week 16
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5/12
CA=
HW: ePortfolio
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5/14
CA=
ePortfolios [BRING HARD COPIES]
HW: ePortfolio |
5/16
CA=
Last Day of Class!!!
HW: Finish ePortfolio |
Week 17
FINALS WEEK
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5/19
DUE:
FINAL DRAFT of ePortfolio + Updated Version of your personal Blog BEFORE noon
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