Cathlena Martin
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Fall 2007
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"Academic freedom and freedom of inquiry are not in tension with truth but are themselves grounded in truth." --Richard John Neuhaus"In [Seneca's] view, an education is truly 'liberal' only if it is one that 'liberates' the student's mind, encouraging him or her to take charge of his or her own thinking, leading the Socratic examined life and becoming a reflective critic of traditional practices." --Martha Nussbaum
Class time: 9:15am-10:20am
Classroom: Brooks 117
Office Hours Div N 206: MWF 10:30am-11:00am and by appointment -- The best way to meet with me is to stick around after class and meet then. Or if you have class following our class, email me at camartin@samford.edu and we can set up a time to meet.
PLEASE NOTE: This schedule will change frequently and it is your responsibility to check, and refresh, it daily, as well as check you Vista email daily for announcements.
Key:
Norton = The Norton Field Guide to Writing
Handbook = The Little, Brown Compact Handbook with exercises
Speaking = A Concise Public Speaking Handbook
Readings = 80 Readings for CompositionWeek One
Aug 27
In class: Intro to course – hand out and discuss syllabus
HW: explore class web page, re-read Connections readings, and review Chapters 4, 5, and 6 in Handbook
-remember Wednesday to meet in the 3rd floor Annex computer lab and bring your Connections Readings.Aug 29 – Meet in UCA 3rd floor computer lab (309)
In class: Diagnostic Essay based on Connections readings
HW: read Chapter 15 “Memoirs,” Chapter 6 “Writing a Literacy Narrative” and Chapters 1 and 2 “Purpose” and “Audience” in NortonAug 31
In class: Discuss purpose and audience; Discuss and assign Lit Narrative speech; Discuss Lit Narrative examples – brainstorm personal Lit Narrative; Draw for day to present
HW: read Public Speaking handbook Part 1 “Introduction” and Part 4 “Crafting a Speech” and Chapters 17-19 in Part 5 “Delivering a Speech”
-begin drafting your Lit Narrative speech; bring at least a typed rough draft paragraph Monday
-bring both the Speaking and the Readings texts to class Monday
Week Two
Sept 3
In class: Discuss reading from Public Speaking (give key points); Analyze speeches in Readings (page 103, 208, 212) by looking at intro, signposts, and conclusion; practice draft speeches in groups and receive feedback
HW: read literacy narrative examples in Norton Chapter 50Sept 5
In class: Discuss literacy narrative examples; answer student questions about speeches
HW: Read Norton Chapter 48 “Spoken Text” and Handbook Chapter 13 "Oral Presentations" (particularly the short section on stage fright). Write presentation outline and polish speech.Sept 7 - Meet in Library computer lab
In class: Library Orientation, meet in Library computer lab downstairs
HW: Polish and practice speech
Week Three
Sept 10
In class: Personal Narrative Speeches
HW: read Norton Chapter 28 “Beginning and Ending,” Chapter 34 “Describing” and Chapter 37 “Narrating;” read Chapter 6 “Paragraphs” and Part 3 “Clarity and Style” in Handbook by FridaySept 12
In class: Personal Narrative Speeches
HW: read Norton Chapter 28 “Beginning and Ending,” Chapter 34 “Describing” and Chapter 37 “Narrating;” read Chapter 6 “Paragraphs” and Part 3 “Clarity and Style” in HandbookSept 14
In class: Converting speeches to essays – Discuss reading and Literacy Narrative ESSAY assignment
HW: draft essay and read Readings: Wright’s The Library Card page 318
Week Four
Sept 17
In class: discuss The Library Card; answer student questions about Lit Narrative essay
HW: complete draft of literacy narrative essay and bring two copies WednesdaySept 19
In class: Peer review of Lit Narrative Essay
HW: Polish Lit NarrativeSept 21
In class: Literacy Narrative essay due
HW: Read Norton Chapter 11 "Annotated Bibliographies" and brainstorm topic.
Week Five
Sept 24 Meet in computer lab
In class: Discuss Annotated Bibliographies, Source Evaluation, and Status Briefing.
Researching the library: On-line library scavenger hunt (will open in Word). At the end of class, be sure and email a copy of your completed scavenger hunt to yourself. We will use it again Wednesday.
HW: Select a journal in your field and read through the table of contents to get an idea of the areas of discussion that your field is engaged in. After skimming through several table of contents, select an article that interests you and read it, noting the argument that it makes. Print out this article, making sure you have all of the information for an MLA citation and that you can find the article again, and bring it to class Wednesday.
Also, bring one scholarly book or textbook to class and bring one magazine.
Read Norton Chapter 41 and 42 and Handbook Chapter 52.Sept 26 Meet in computer lab
In class: Exercise with books and magazines (scholarly and popular sources).
Evaluating sources using information from the library scavenger hunt (will open in Word).
For reference: Library Handout (will open in PDF).HW: Read Norton Chapter 7 “Analyzing a Text” and Chapter 12 “Evaluations” and Handbook Chapter 10 part A "Reading Texts Critically."
Bring article from today back to class Friday. Also, bring your completed library scavenger hunt, article source evaluation, and website evaluation to class Friday too.Sept 28
In class: discuss readings and Source Evaluation, turn in library scavenger hunt, and sign up for individual conference.HW: work on annotated bibliography and source evaluation - keep researching!
Week Six
Oct 1 Individual Conferences in Div N 206.
In class: Only come to your scheduled conference time.HW: Work on annotated bibliography and source evaluation - keep researching!
Read Norton Chapter 54 pages 650-654, Chapter 55 pages 663-669 and 674-679, and all of Norton Chapter 38 for Friday.Oct 3 Individual Conferences in Div N 206.
In class: Only come to your scheduled conference time.HW: Work on annotated bibliography and source evaluation - keep researching!
Read Norton Chapter 54 pages 650-654, Chapter 55 pages 663-669 and 674-679, and all of Norton Chapter 38 for Friday.Oct 4 Major Fair
In place of the class period you are missing this week, please attend the Majors Fair. You can drop by Ben Brown Plaza anytime between 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m to attend. Faculty/staff and student representatives of Samford’s Academic Departments will be there to talk to you about your major. This will be a valuable resource for your project by giving you the opportunity to talk to a professor or student in your field. And you will receive convo credit for going.Oct 5
In class: Discuss research progress, answer questions about annotated bib and source evaluation; discuss status briefing.HW: prepare status briefing for Monday and keep researching
Week Seven
Oct 8
In class: Status BriefingHW: Bring two copies of your annotated bibliography and source evaluation Wednesday.
Oct 10
In class: Peer review annotated bib and source evaluationHW: Polish annotated bib and source evaluation
Oct 12
In class: Annotated Bibliography and Source Evaluation Due, discuss position paper.
HW: Read Norton Chapter 9 “Arguing a Position” for Wednesday, brainstorm thesis.
Monday -- no class for Fall Break.
Week Eight
Oct 15
Fall Break - no class
HW: Read Norton Chapter 9 “Arguing a Position” for Wednesday, brainstorm thesis.Oct 17
In class: Discuss Norton Chapter 9
HW: Read LBHandbook Chapter 11.
Begin composing thesis, at least two underlying reasons (because), and at least one opposing viewpoint (see Norton page 99-101).
Attend Davis Lecture Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7:30pm.Oct 19
In class: Discuss LBHandbook Chapter 11 and go over argument handout
HW: Begin composing thesis, at least two underlying reasons (because), and at least one opposing viewpoint (see Norton page 99-101).
Read 80 Readings pages 214-216.
Read LBHandbook Chapter 52d and 52e page 409-418 and LBH Chapter 53. Go to http://wps.ablongman.com/long_aaron_lbch_6/0,11684,3014033-,00.html . Click on “Exercises” on the left column and complete the online web exercises for 52.4, 52.5 and 52.6. After you have completed each exercise, click “Submit Answers for Grading.” Then at the bottom of the answers page, email me (camartin@samford.edu) your answers and send as “Attached text.”
Week Nine
Oct 22
In class: Discuss inclusion essay, integrating sources, and avoiding plagiarism. Go over quotations handout.
HW: Complete quotations exercise from handout and bring two copies to class Wednesday.
Read Norton Chapter 53.
Continue composing thesis, at least two underlying reasons (because), and at least one opposing viewpoint (see Norton page 99-101) and add evidence to support your claims under the because.If you are having trouble with your thesis statement, try this thesis worksheet.
Oct 24
In class: Discuss quotations and the readings from Chapter 53.
HW: Compose thesis, at least two underlying reasons (because) with evidence to support your claims, and at least one opposing viewpoint (see Norton page 99-101) and bring two copies typed to class Friday. This should be a complete outline of your essay.If you are having trouble with your thesis statement, try this thesis worksheet.
Oct 26
In class: Discuss thesis, reasons, evidence and viewpoints in groups. Sign up for conferences.
HW: Work on position paper. Read Essay Writing Tips.
Week Ten
Oct 29 –Individual Conferences in Div N 206.
In class: Only come to your scheduled conference time.HW: Work on position essay. Read Introductions.
Oct 31 – Individual Conferences in Div N 206.
In class: Only come to your scheduled conference time.HW: Work on your position essay. Read Introductions.
Nov 2 – Research day – we will not meet as a class.
HW: bring two copies of your position paper draft to class Monday.
Week Eleven
Nov 5
In class: Draft due of position paper (2 copies)
HW: Polish position paper.Nov 7
In class: Final position paper due!
HW: Read Mike Janas' Speech Giving Guide.
Compose outline for speech in correct outline format and bring two copies to class Friday. See LBHandbook page 499.Nov 9
In class: Peer review speeches
HW: Polish speech and outline. You will only be able to use an outline for your speech. Bring two copies of your outline on the day you are to give your speech.
Week Twelve
Nov 12
In class: Position SpeechesHW: Type feedback from today's speeches particularly focusing on argument and bring two copies of each feedback document for each classmate Monday. The video tape with the speeches will be available in the library. After you have presented, watch your recorded speech and fill out the personal review speech questions. The review of individual speech document will open in Word. Bring one copy of the personal review Monday.
Nov 14
In class: Position SpeechesHW: Type feedback from today's speeches particularly focusing on argument and bring two copies of each feedback document for each classmate Monday. The video tape with the speeches will be available in the library. After you have presented, watch your recorded speech and fill out the personal review speech questions. The review of individual speech document will open in Word. Bring one copy of the personal review Monday.
Nov 16
In class: Position Speeches
HW: Type feedback from today's speeches particularly focusing on argument and bring two copies of each feedback document for each classmate Monday. The video tape with the speeches will be available in the library. After you have presented, watch your recorded speech and fill out the personal review speech questions. The review of individual speech document will open in Word. Bring one copy of the personal review Monday.
Week Thirteen
Nov 19
In class: Assign Revisions – using feedback from speeches
HW: Bring speech outline and feedback next Monday to classNov 21 – Thanksgiving Break - no class
Nov 23 – Thanksgiving Break - no class
HW: Bring speech outline and feedback next Monday to class
Week Fourteen
Nov 26
In class: Guided Revision Handout (will open in Word) and trip to the CRC
HW: Read 80 Readings 36-48, LBHandbook Chapter 5 Revising and EditingUse the check lists on page 25-26, 30, 39, and 429 in the LBHandbook to help with revisions.
Nov 28
In class: Discuss readings and questions about revisions
HW: Read Norton Chapter 26 and Chapter 27 pages 229-233.Nov 30 – Meet in Computer Lab
In class- Discuss reflection cover letter and complete Class EvaluationsHW: Work on revisions and reflection; bring two copies of the draft of your final essay to class Monday
Week Fifteen
Dec 3
In class: peer review final essayHW: Work on revisions and reflection; bring two copies of your draft of the reflection letter Wednesday
Dec 5
In class: peer review final reflection letterHW: Polish final essay and reflection letter
You will turn in the following components Friday in a pocket folder if you choose to do the guided revision:
1. original, graded essay
2. marked up draft and guided revision worksheets filled in
3. drafts from peer review (both reflection letter and essay)
4. final essay
5. final reflection letterYou will turn in the following components Friday in a pocket folder if you choose to do rewrite your essay from an alternative perspective:
1. original, graded essay
2. drafts from peer review (both reflection letter and essay)
3. final essay arguing for a different thesis than your original essay
4. final reflection letterDec 7
In class: Reflection and Revisions Due in a pocket folderHave a Merry Christmas!
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