Monday, January 14, 2013

Spring Schedule--first six weeks


SCHEDULE OF CLASSES—ENGLISH 1020-037                        Louise Plummer

Week 1                           Gone forever.  Dissipated into thin air.   Confusion on so many
                                         levels.  Is this a motif for our class?

Week 2
Mon. Jan.14                        Introduction to the class
                                    Rush Writing
                                    In-class essay: “ My Reading and Writing Autobiography”

Wed. Jan. 16            Read Allyn & Bacon, Chapters 1 and 2.  Pay special attention to the short essays in these two chapters.  Bring book to class.

Week 3
Mon. Jan. 21            NO CLASS—MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY


Wed. Jan. 23.                        “Diagnosing and Treating the Ophelia Syndrome,” by
Thomas G. Plummer.  You can find it at http.//magazine.byu.edu/?act=view&a=2537
Run off a copy for yourself.
Please take time to read carefully—it’s 7 pages long.
Make notes in the margin.  What is it he’s arguing for?
READING WORKSHOP

Week 4
Mon. Jan. 28                        “Who’s Who in the Ophelia Syndrome?” exercise due
                                    Who is your audience?
                                    Writing a thesis/Writing an introduction

Wed. Jan. 30                        Writing the paper.  Keeping track of what you’re doing.
                                    Mistakes students make.  Using your best language.  Using
                                    Logos, ethos and pathos.
Week 5
Mon. Feb. 4            Rough draft of Ophelia paper due (3-4 pages, double-spaced).  Bring three (3) copies to class for workshop.  50 pts

Wed. Feb. 6            Final draft of Ophelia paper due (3-4 pages, double-spaced). 100 points                       
Bring Allyn&Bacon to class.  Analyzing Visual Texts

Week 6
Mon. Feb. 11            Freud Day.  Handouts.  Read Allyn & Bacon, p. 256, “Understand
                                    Image Analysis”  Due: bring a print ad that appeals to you.

Wed. Feb. 13                        Comparing poitical websites (assignment to be announced)                       










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