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ENGL 1102-105, 109, 116, 117 (Spring 2019)

Instructor Information

Joshua Nicholas Black

Office: TLC 3138 Email: [email protected]

Spring 2019 Office Hours: Telephone: (678) 839-4890

Mondays/Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (online)

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m.

By appointment

Spring 2019 Writing Center Hours:

Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

Course Information

Course DescriptionENGL 1102: A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101 that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

Required Materials Jackson, Shirley. The Haunting of Hill House. Penguin Classics. (ISBN: 0143039989) All additional readings are, or will be made, available on CourseDen. Be advised,

however, that you are responsible for having access to them during class—whether through printing them in advance, or bringing an electronic device onto which you have saved them.

You will also need to have writing utensils (e.g., a notebook and a pen) to take notes and complete activities in class, and a reliable internet connection and word-processing software (SITS provides students with complementary Microsoft Office software) to complete out-of-class assignments.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes To extend the skills of effective expository, analytical, and argumentative writing

established in English 1101 and to comprehend principles important to constructing analysis-based essays.

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To apply critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from diverse oral, written, and/or visual sources.

To conduct research, develop organizational strategies, and compose documents using the academic conventions of English and to include both primary and secondary sources.

Course Assignments and Grade Distribution

Assignment Description Due Date Weight

Essay 1Summary/Response

2-3 pages minimum (500-1000 words)

Recommended: Friday, February 8Required: Friday, February 22

20%

Essay 2Critique

3 pages minimum (1000-1200 words)

Recommended: Friday, March 15Required: Friday, April 26

20%

Essay 3Argumentative Synthesis

3-4 pages minimum (1000-1200 words)

Required: Friday, April 26 30%

Miscellaneous

“Miscellaneous,” here, encompasses all nonmajor assignments in the course. You will complete, at minimum, a number of homework assignments intended to assist you with the writing process leading up to the major essays, as well as pre- and post-test assignments (graded for completion) to assess your progress in the course. Please know, however, that I reserve the right to include additional assignments such as reading quizzes if I see a pedagogical reason (such as incentivizing student participation) to do so.

Various (Consult the Course Reading and Assignment Schedule for information about specific assignments)

20%

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Assignment Description Due Date Weight

Multimodal Project

This project is a “repackaging” of Essay 3 using a mode other than or in addition to the written word; for example, a physical or digital academic-style poster or comic strip. This project will also have a presentation component. See CourseDen for more detailed information.

Required: Friday, April 26 10%

Total 100%

Course Reading and Assignment Schedule

Spring 2019 – English Composition II – Reading and Assignment Schedule

*You should complete all readings and homework assignments prior to the class meeting under which you seem them listed.

**I have given significant thought to the following reading and assignment schedule, and in an ideal world I would keep it unchanged throughout the upcoming semester. But, as I'm a pragmatist, I recognize that I likely will need to make occasional changes to the document in order to best accommodate the specific needs and interests of the class. I therefore reserve the right to amend the course schedule with the qualification that I will always announce and discuss changes in class. Please ensure, for your part, that you remain informed, and that you ask questions should you ever be unclear about the schedule.

Date Read Before Class Do Before Class In Class

UNIT 1 - RESPONSE

Tues., Jan. 8

N/A N/A Introduce the course, the syllabus and schedule, and ourselves.

Weds., Jan. 9

Open drop ends at 11:59 p.m. No dropping classes with a refund after this date and time.

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Thurs., Jan. 10

N/A N/A Discuss readings, and the homework assignment.

Model various summarization strategies.

Review, and model, “response” as a discrete rhetorical mode.

Assign “HW1 – Syllabus Quiz” on CourseDen.

Tues., Jan. 15

N/A View A Haunting in Connecticut (Discovery Channel, 2002) linked in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen.

Discuss readings, and the homework assignment.

Continue to model summarization and response as rhetorical modes, using the assigned readings as a reference.

Assign “E1 – Response”

Thurs., Jan. 17

Finish viewing A Haunting in Connecticut (Discovery Channel, 2002) linked in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen.

Finish working on the “HW2 – A Haunting in Connecticut Reading Questions” assignment (due no later than Friday, January 18 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Continue to model summarization and response as rhetorical modes.

Introduce, and model, the composition of argumentative claims (i.e., thesis statements and topic sentences) in academic prose, and discuss how such skills transfer to other prose genres.

Tues., Jan. 22

“Introduction” from Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—From Domestic Abuse to

Begin working on the “HW3 – E1 Argument Outline” assignment (due no later than Friday, January 25 at 11:59 p.m.) in the


Continue to model the composition of argumentative claims

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Political Terror) (Judith Herman, 1992) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen

"Popular Culture and the Threat to Rational Inquiry" (Douglas Hofstader, 1998) from Science 281.5376 (1998) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen

“Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen.

in academic prose, using the assigned readings as a reference.

Thurs., Jan. 24

N/A Finish working on the “HW3 – E1 Argument Outline” assignment (no later than Friday, January 25 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Continue to model the composition of argumentative claims in academic prose.

Introduce, and model, the composition of well-developed and well-organized content paragraphs (see: the TEA model) in academic prose, and discuss how such skills transfer to other prose genres.

Tues., Jan. 29

N/A Begin working on the “HW4 – E1 Content Paragraphs” assignment (due no later than Friday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen.


Continue to model the composition of well-developed and well-organized content paragraphs in academic prose, using the assigned readings as a reference.

Thurs., Jan. 31

N/A Finish working on the “HW4 – E1 Content

Discuss readings, and the homework

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Paragraphs” assignment (due no later than Friday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 1 – Response” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.

assignment. Continue to model the

composition of well-developed and well-organized content paragraphs in academic prose.

Introduce, and model, the composition of introduction and conclusion paragraphs in academic prose, and discuss how such skills transfer to other prose genres.

Tues., Feb. 5

N/A Complete a full-length rough draft of the first paper (which will count as “HW5 – E1 Rough Draft”) for peer-review, and bring a printed or electronic version to the present class meeting.

Peer-Review Workshop

E1 – Response Troubleshooting

Thurs., Feb. 7

N/A Continue working on the first paper.

Individual Consultations – We will not meet as a class, but rather will earmark our scheduled class time for individual consultations regarding the first paper. Come see me in my office (TLC 3138)!

NOTE: You technically have until Friday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m. to submit the first paper, but I recommend doing so on or before Friday, February 8.

UNIT 2 - CRITIQUE

Tues., Feb. 12

Begin reading “The Coddling of the American Mind” (Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, 2015) from The Atlantic (September 2015)

Begin working on the “HW6 – ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ Reading Questions” assignment (due no

Review, and model, critique as a discrete rhetorical mode.

Introduce “information literacy” in a formal manner

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later than Friday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen.

(we’ve talked about without talking about it thus far).

Assign “E2 – Critique”

Thurs., Feb. 14

Finish reading “The Coddling of the American Mind” before the present class meeting.

Finish working on the “HW6 – ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ Reading Questions” assignment (due no later than Friday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Continue to model critique as a rhetorical mode, using the assigned readings as a reference.

Tues., Feb. 19

Begin working on the “HW7 – Reviews of ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ Reading Questions” assignment (due no later than Friday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen.


Introduce, and discuss, rhetorical appeals and logical fallacies as criteria on which to base a critique.

Thurs., Feb. 21

N/A Finish working on the “HW7 – Reviews of ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ Reading Questions” assignment (due no later than Friday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen. Print what


Continue to discuss rhetorical appeals and logical fallacies as criteria on which to base a critique, using the assigned readings as a reference.

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you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.

NOTE: Please ensure that you submit an electronic version of the first paper, in MS Word format, to the appropriate dropbox on CourseDen on or before Friday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m. Submissions will not be accepted after the preceding deadline.

Tues., Feb. 26

N/A Begin working on the “HW8 – E2 Argument Outline” assignment (due no later than Friday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen.

Review homework assignment

Writing Workshop – Topic TBD

Weds., Feb. 27

Last day to withdraw with a W. Withdrawals after this date will result in a grade of WF.

Thurs., Feb. 28

N/A Finish working on the “HW8 – E2 Argument Outline” assignment (due no later than Friday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 – Critique” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Review how to compose content paragraphs

Tues., Mar. 5

N/A Begin working on the “HW9 – E2 Content Paragraphs” assignment (due no later than Friday, March 8 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 - Critique” folder on CourseDen.



Thurs., Mar. 7

N/A Finish working on the “HW9 – E2 Content Paragraphs”


Review how to

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assignment (due no later than Friday, March 8 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 2 - Critique” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.

compose introduction and conclusion paragraphs

Tues., Mar.

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N/A Complete a full-length rough draft of the second paper (which will count as HW10 – E2 Rough Draft) for peer-review, and bring a printed or electronic version to the present class meeting.


E2 – Critique Troubleshooting

Thurs., Mar.

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N/A Continue working on the second paper.

Individual Consultations – We will not meet as a class, but rather will earmark our scheduled class time for individual consultations regarding the second paper. Come see me in my office (TLC 3138)!

NOTE: You technically have until Friday, April 26 at 11:59 p.m. to submit the first paper, but I recommend doing so on or before Friday, March 15, as you risk not receiving feedback, and not being able to complete a revision, the closer that you get to the final deadline.

Tues., Mar.

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Spring Break

Thurs., Mar.

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Spring Break

UNIT 3 – ARGUMENTATIVE SYNTHESIS

Tues., Mar.

pp. 1-30 in The Haunting of Hill House (Shirley

Begin working on “HW11 – E3

Discuss readings, and the homework

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Jackson, 1959) Brainstorming Questions” (due no later than Friday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen.

assignment. Review, and model,

synthesis as a discrete rhetorical mode.

Assign “E3 – Argumentative Synthesis,” as well as “Multimodal Project”

Thurs., Mar.

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pp. 31-60 in The Haunting of Hill House

Finish working on “HW11 – E3 Brainstorming Questions” (due no later than Friday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen. Print what you have composed, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Introduce, and model, how to independently generate and pose research questions, as well as how to begin to locate answers to such questions using the resources (academic or otherwise) available on campus.

Tues., Apr. 2


Begin working on “HW12 – Annotated Works Cited” (due no later than Friday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m..) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen.


Thurs., Apr. 4


Finish working on “HW12 – Annotated Works Cited” (due no later than Friday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m..) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Introduce, and model, how to research and compose a proposal for an academic prose document.

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Tues., Apr. 9


Begin working on “HW13 – Final Paper Proposal” (due no later than Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen.


Thurs., Apr. 11


Finish working on “HW13 – Final Paper Proposal” (due no later than Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m.) in the “Unit 3 – Argumentative Synthesis” folder on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.


Review how to respond to and critique the work of others with an emphasis on the application of those skills to argumentative synthesis.

Tues., Apr. 16

pp. 181-END in The Haunting of Hill House

Complete “HW14 – E3 Argument Outline” (due no later than Friday, April 19 at 11:59 p.m.) on CourseDen. Print what you compose, and bring it to the present class meeting.

Discuss readings, and the homework assignment


Thurs., Apr. 18

TBD TBD TBD

Tues., Apr. 23

N/A Complete a full-length rough draft of the third paper (which will count as “HW15 – E3 Rough Draft”) for peer review, and bring a printed or electronic version to the present


E3 – Argumentative Synthesis

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class meeting.

Thurs., Apr. 25

N/A Continue working on the third paper.

Individual Consultations – We will not meet as a class, but rather will earmark our scheduled class time for individual consultations regarding the third paper. Come see me in my office (TLC 3138)!

NOTE: Please ensure that you submit electronic versions of all major course assignments, in MS Word format or (for the multimodal project) via hyperlink, on or before Friday, April 26 at 11:59 p.m. Nothing will be accepted after the preceding deadline.

Mon., Apr. 29

Spring Classes End

Weds., May 1

Final Exams Begin

Course Policies

Attendance Policies

AbsencesI observe the First Year Writing policies on attendance. I thus allow you to accumulate no more than four absences during the semester. You will have two options upon the fifth absence: (1) you can withdraw from the class, and receive a “W” or “WF” grade depending upon the withdrawal deadline; or, you can remain in the class, if you desire, and receive an “F” grade for the semester. Please note that I make no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Therefore, if you anticipate a need to accumulate more than four absences, you should consider taking the course another semester.

Arriving Late and Partial AttendanceI count all tardies (i.e., arriving more than three minutes late to class) as one-half of an absence when I calculate attendance. In addition, if you arrive late, I will not allow you to retake missed quizzes. Please do not arrive late to class. Please, too, do not leave the classroom until I have dismissed the class itself, as I will observe the same policies.

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Disruptive BehaviorThe Student Conduct Code, section 3.00 (Appendix A in the Student Handbook) prohibits disruptive behavior on campus, defined as “interfering with normal university sponsored activities, including, but not limited to, studying, teaching, research, university administration, disciplinary or public service activities, or fire, police or emergency services.” Reasonable examples of appropriate classroom behavior prohibit such actions as cell phone use, eating in class, talking while the instructor is talking, coming late or leaving early, sleeping, etc. Specific information on disruptive behavior in the classroom and how such behavior is addressed can be found by visiting the following: http://www.westga.edu/vpsa/index_4721.php (Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management)

Late Work and Extensions

Late WorkI allow flexible deadlines for the first two major assignments (“E1 – Response” and “E2 – Critique”) in the course, with the qualification that I recommend submitting each as close to the recommended deadline (see above) as possible in order to maximize the time available to you to complete revisions. I will not accept the last two major assignments (“E3 – Argumentative Synthesis” and “Multimodal Project”), nor will I accept miscellaneous assignments such as reading quizzes, homework assignments, attendance quizzes, etc. after the stated deadline.

ExtensionsI also will grant extensions to students who possess and, furthermore, who can document a persuasive reason to request additional time. Please note, however, that I consider “persuasive reasons” uncontrollable and unfortunate incidents such as hospital stays, the deaths of immediate relatives, and court summons. Note, too, that you must speak to me before the due date.

Revisions of Graded WorkYou can revise both the first and second papers on the following conditions:

1. I expect you to submit all revisions no later than one week after I return the graded original.

2. I expect you to have read, considered, and responded to the comments provided in a “metacognitive reflection paragraph” that reflects on the parts of the assignment requiring the most significant revision, and that articulates a clear plan through which to address them. Additional instructions for the metacognitive reflection will be made available later in the semester. Please, too, visit office hours or send an email if you have questions. I am more than willing to explain comments, discuss revision strategies, and review drafts.

3. I expect you to make significant changes to the original paper. In other words, then, I expect you to do more than just correct the grammar, reword some sentences, and change the title; I expect you to add to, subtract from, and otherwise reorganize the original paper.

4. You cannot submit a “revision” of a paper that you never submitted the first time, and you cannot use revisions to erase late penalties that you have accumulated.

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Plagiarism, Excessive Collaboration, and Recycled Work

Plagiarism and Excessive Collaboration:The university considers plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty to be a serious breach of academic ethics. Section 207 of the University of West Georgia Faculty Handbook, which defines plagiarism as “Improper academic conduct…the purchase and use of ghost-written papers and reports, or incorporating into a report, term theme, research paper, or project, ideas and information obtained from another person without giving credit to the person from whom such information was obtained.”

Excessive Collaboration: By the end of the term in both ENGL 1101 and 1102, students should demonstrate the ability to produce independent writing (writing without collaborative assistance of peers, writing tutors, or professionals in the field) that shows an acceptable level of competence. Although classroom activities and out-of-class assignments may highlight collaborative learning and collaborative research, excessive collaboration (collaboration that results in the loss of a student’s voice/style and original claims to course related work) is considered another form of academic dishonesty and therefore will not be permitted.Each incidence of plagiarism is subject to review and consideration by the instructor, and is subject to a range of penalties including but not limited to failing the assignment, failing the course, and referral to the disciplinary review board (which may ultimately result in the expulsion, suspension, or disciplinary removal of the student from the university). In order to facilitate the prevention and detection of plagiarism the Department of English and the University of West Georgia will maintain records of plagiarized assignments and those who prepare and/or submit them.

Recycled WorkPlease note that I will never accept work completed for another course. However, should you have completed work that you consider relevant to a given assignment, I invite you to schedule a meeting to discuss the subject with me. I am glad to help you elaborate on a project that interests you.

Electronic vs. In-Person CommunicationI welcome all MyUWG correspondence that I receive, and I invite students to contact me via that channel to ask questions, schedule conferences, and otherwise discuss the course. Please note, however, that I have found email most useful in addressing specific, rather than general, issues. Thus, if you would like to discuss more general issues such as paper ideas, revision strategies, class performance, and similar subjects, I encourage you to visit the office hours that I hold each week, or to contact me to schedule an appointment to meet another time. Please do not contact me via CourseDen if you want a quick response; I seldom check it.

Common Language for Course Syllabi

Please ensure that you review and understand the most up-to-date information on institutional-level policies and procedures each semester. You can access said information at the following URL: https://www.westga.edu/administration/vpaa/common-language-course-syllabi.php

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