English 1101 - North Georgia College and State University

Schedule:

This schedule and its assignments is subject to change at any time and you, the student, are fully responsible for monitoring it on WebCT and/or my website for changes. I will always notify you by WebCT and/or email as changes are made. Not being aware of Syllabus changes will provide you with not excuse for missed or late assignments.

Daily Activities

January

 

8

M

Introduction and discussion of syllabus.
Diagnostic Essay In-Class (evaluated, but doesn't count towards grade)

 

10

W

Seeing, “Writing in the Age of the Image” (1-26)
Seeing, “Appendix B: On Reading Visual and Verbal Texts” (661-77)
Practice Reading Quiz

 

15

M

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
No Class

 

17

W

Continued discussion of introduction.
Turn in two excercises of your choice from introduction (but not the drawing a penny exercise).

 

22

M

Harbrace, "The Rhetorical Situation" and "Reading Rhetorically" (3-31)
Seeing, “Observing the Ordinary” (27-62)
Reading Quiz

 

24

W

***Seeing, “Appendix A ” (678-719)
Discussion and In-Class Writing
Excercise on 57 (internet search comparisons)
Reading Quiz

 

29

M

Harbrace, "Planning and Drafting/Revising and Editing" (32-99)
Seeing, “Observing the Ordinary” (63-134)
Reading Quiz

 

31

W

Discussing “Observing the Ordinary” paper.

February

 

5

M

Discussing “Observing the Ordinary” paper.
Discussing Theses.

 

7

W

First paragraph of “Observing the Ordinary” paper due in class.
Review thesis development. Peer review first paragraph.

 

12

M

First three paragraphs of "Observing the Ordinary" paper due in class.
Review body development and conclusions.
Peer review and conference with Mr. Anthony.

 

14

W

First full draft of “Observing the Ordinary” paper due in class.
Peer review and conference with Mr. Anthony.

 

19

M

Final draft of “Observing the Ordinary” paper due via email as Word attachment prior to start of class.
Harbrace, "Academic Success/Online Documents" (100-39)
Seeing, “Reading Icons" (499-552)
Reading Quiz

 

21

W

Introduction to 20 Common Errors Assignments
Seeing, “Reading Icons ” (553-99)
Reading Quiz

 

26

M

Harbrace, "Visual Documents" (140-67)
Seeing, “Challenging Images ” (600-38)

 

28

W

Harbrace, "Writing Arguments " (168-204)
Seeing, “Challenging Images ” (639-77)
Reading Quiz

March

 

5

M

Seeing, "Capturing Memorable Moments " (238--51, 280-83, 295-308)
Dicussing "Reading Icons" essay.
Reading Quiz

 

7

W

Discussing "Reading Icons"essay.
Prompt given for essay.
20 Errors

 

12

M

***Spring Break***

 

14

W

***Spring Break***

 

19

M

First Draft of "Reading Icons" essay due in class (Peer Review - three copies)

 

21

W

Second Draft of "Reading Icons" essay due in class.

 

26

M

Final draft of “Reading Icons” essay due via turnitin.com by start of class.
Seeing, "Projecting Gender" (330-69)
Reading Quiz

 

28

W

Concepts Exam
Seeing, "Projecting Gender " (370-406)
"Challenging Images" Essay Assigned

April

 

2

M

Seeing, "Examining Difference" (406-39)
Reading Quiz?
First Draftj (pre-writing) of "Challenging Images" due on turnitin.com
20 Errors / Discuss Topics

 

4

W

Seeing, "Examining Difference" (440-77)
Detailed Essay Prompt for "Challnging Images."
Reading Quiz?
20 Errors / Discuss Topics

 

9

M

Seeing, "Examining Difference" (478-97)
Reading Quiz?
"Examining Difference" Essay Assigned

 

11

W

Final draft of “Challenging Images” essay due via turnitin.com by start of class.
20 Errors / Discuss Topics

 

16

M

20 Errors / Discuss Topics

 

18

W

Preparation for Essay 4 and Final Exam Essay
20 Errors / Discuss Topics

 

23

M

Preparation for Essay 4 and Final Exam Essay

 

25

W

Final Exam - Handwritten Exam in Class

 

27

F

Final Draft "Examining Difference" Due via turnitin.com no later than 11:59 p.m.