Class Schedule: English 102, Composition and Research

English 101, Composition-Ruiz

Class Schedule, Page 1

Class Schedule: English 101, Spring 04, Ruiz [UPDATES IN RED]

75 Readings. An Anthology = 75

A Writer’s Reference = WR

A Pocketful of Prose = PP

[This class schedule is subject to minor revision as the quarter progresses. Revisions will be noted in class and also posted as “UPDATE” on the web page.]

Week One: June 28th – July 1st

Introductions

Reading-Discussion this Week:

75: Chapter 1, Narration AND Chapter 2, Description

PP: “The Tell-Tale Heart,” Edgar Allan Poe, P. 59 AND “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World: A Tale for Children,” Gabriel Garcia Marquez, P. 120

WR: Section C, Pages 3-36 ONLY

Weekly Homework: Throughout Quarter

Journaling

Reading

Preparation to Discuss Readings

Prepare to write next Essay.

Panel for the following week—prepare.

Week Two: July 5th – 8th

Monday, July 5th – Holiday

Tuesday, July 6th DUE: Essay #1 Narration-Description

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Chapter 3, Process AND Chapter 4, Definition

WR: Section W, Word Choice

PP: “A Worn Path,” Eudora Welty, AND “A Small Good Thing,” Raymond Carver

Thursday, July 8th:

REWRITE DUE: Essay #1; DUE:Journal Check

Thursday: Panel #1 Leads Discussion.

All Panels will do the following:

1.Choose a topic from the local, national or international news. A different news service will be posted weekly on the web page for your information, but you are free to find your own news sources.

2.Have each person look at a different side of the issue and take notes about it.

3.As a Panel, be prepared to present all of your main points to the class on your assigned day. Use at least two sources from the news to back you up—bring source information to class. This should involve at least 15 minutes.

In other words, Inform the Audience as best as possible about the issue. Assume they know very little about it.

4.Engage the class in the discussion of your topic. The rest of the class should be ready to ask questions.

5.By giving both or more sides to an issue, your point as a Panel is to be as unbiased as possible. This is not a forum for active argument. It is a forum for developing skills as critical thinkers in society.

6.You are welcome to use the computer or other audio-visual equipment to support your points.

Week Three: July 12th – 15th

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Chapter 6, Comparison and Contrast ANDChapter 7, Example and Illustration

PP: “A Clean Well-Lighted Place,” Ernest Hemingway, P. 199 AND “A Jury of Her Peers,” Susan Glaspell, P. 176

Thursday, July 15th: Panel #2 Leads Discussion

Week Four: July 19th – 22nd

Monday, July19thDUE: Essay #2, Comparison & Contrast

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Chapter 10, Argument and Persuasion, P. 287

PP: “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson, P. 1 AND “Rape Fantasies,” Margaret Atwood, P. 78

WR: Section C, P. 37-54

MIDTERM QUIZ: DUE WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH

Thursday, July 22nd :

REWRITE DUE: Essay #2; DUE: Journal Check

Panel #3 Leads Discussion

Week Five: July 26th – 29th

MONDAY ONLY: Student-Instructor Conferences. CLASS DOES NOT MEET TODAY. INSTEAD MEET ME IN 4106E AT YOUR ASSIGNED TIME.

CLASS DOES MEET ON TUESDAY.

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Continue with Argument-Persuasion AND Chapter 9 Analogy

PP: “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker, AND “I Stand Here Ironing,” Tillie Olson.

Thursday, July 29th:

Panel #4 Leads Discussion

Week Six: August 2nd – 5th

Monday, August 2ndDUE: Essay #3 due: Argument & Persuasion

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Chapter 8, Cause and Effect

PP: “The Catbird Seat,” James Thurber

Thursday, August 5th:

REWRITE DUE: Essay #3; DUE: Journal Check

Panel #5 Leads Discussion

Week Seven: August 9th – 12th

Reading-Discussion for this Week:

75: Chapter 11, Mixed Strategies