ENG 101 17 Fall 2015 Professor Doug Holder

ENG101

American Urban Society: “College Writing Seminar”


Course No. 22
College Writing Seminar
3 Credits
Seminar
Fall 2015


Meeting times/places:   Instructor: Doug Holder
Telephone: 617-710-0163
Email: dholder@endicott.edu
Office hours:  10 to 11:30AM  Tues/Thursday AC 211

Catalog Description: This course introduces first year students to pre-writing, composing, and revising strategies. The focus of our writing will be on "Literature of the American City." Many of the stories we will read will be set in American cities, but not all. The students will be expected to create well thought out papers, with thesis, logical development and convincing conclusions.

Learning Outcomes: On completion of ENG101 College Writing Seminar, students should be able to:
• generate ideas through critical reading and a variety of invention strategies such as questioning, journal writing in response to reading, and class deliberation
• compose thesis statements to guide the organization of substantive, coherent essays
• use evidence to structure analysis and arguments
• locate and evaluate source material in preparation for a research paper.
• understand the need for and the principles behind documenting sources, and properly cite sources in MLA style
• revise essays to achieve an introduction that will orient the reader to the subject of the essay, transitions that will guide the reader from point to point, and a conclusion that will both satisfy the reader’s need for resolution and address the importance or further implications of the essay’s main ideas
• edit essays to achieve clarity through command of standard English grammar

 Teaching/Learning Strategies: In class discussion and timed writing. Quizzes, student groupings, homework, peer editing, papers, and reports, will be used.

Required Readings:

Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers., 6th  edition  Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009.

Kaufman, Alan.  The Outlaw Bible of American Literature. Thunder's Mouth Press. New York. 2004.


Topical outline: The class will proceed with critical writing assignments (reports) to the formulation of a research paper with introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. Papers will cite sources according to MLA style. Discussions of grammar problems, clarity, critical thinking will also be addressed as the student experiences it in the writing process.

There will be readings in Rules for Writers, and The Outlaw Bible of American Literature every week. . You will be assigned in class and homework writing assignments that must be handed in promptly at due date.

There will be a  number of quizzes throughout the course. If you receive a low grade on an assignment you have the option of sending me a revised paper. If you don't then you will have to stick with the lower grade. There will be three major essays,  two 1,000 words, the last-- 1200 words.

 There will be a number of other small papers that will focus on different aspects of the essay. I expect all students to visit the writing center to address issues with their work. It is your responsibility to set up an appointment with me after the third class. Students are welcomed to meet with me whenever I have office hours--listed above.

***** You must go to at least two workshops at the Writing Center. One of them must be concerned with MLA guidelines.  The other is your choice. I must have two signed slips from the instructor presented to me the next to last class.


**** The three major papers must be on time. For every class they are late they will get a lower grade.


Evaluation Methods:
• Students should produce a combined total of 18-20 final draft pages in the course in addition to outlining, journal writing, and any other writing exercises assigned by the instructor.

• Short assignments work well when trying to help students hone certain skills or be concise. However, students ought to be required to sustain an argument and their focus over the course of a research paper, one that is a minimum of 5 pages long.

 *Students will be required to attend at least one session on MLA style citations at the Writing Center.

Attendance Policy: Class attendance is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. If a student misses more than 4 classes in a semester his grade can be reduced. Your attendance can affect your overall grade.

**** 1000 word Concept paper will be 15% of grade.
**** 1000 word  Argument paper will be 15% of grade.
**** 1200 word Solution paper will be 20% of grade

**** Attendance, Class Participation, Writing Assignments, 50% of the grade.


***Academic Integrity Statement

Plagiarism is the appropriation of someone else’s language and/or ideas without proper citation and will not be tolerated in this class. As a college student, it’s your responsibility to understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid doing it. Familiarize yourself with Endicott’s policy on academic honesty. We’ll talk a lot about how to cite sources further into the course; you can also find this information in the Diana Hacker guide, or online at: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/

If you have any questions about the policy or how to avoid academic dishonesty, please let me know. If you attempt to plagiarize, you will receive an F for the assignment, and possibly the course, and may face further action by the college.

If you have any questions about the policy or how to avoid academic dishonesty, please let me know. If you attempt to plagiarize, you will receive an F for the assignment, and possibly the course, and may face further action by the college.



Course Expectations

For each credit hour, students are expected to spend a minimum of two hours each week outside of class each week. For this three credit course, that is a minimum of six hours each week. Students must review the Academic Calendar published by the Registrar's office online at:

http://www.endicott.edu/Academics/AcademicCalendar.aspx

Class attendance is expected of all students up to and including the last day of scheduled classes in the semester. Students must plan accordingly.







ADA Policy: If you qualify as a person with a disability, as defined in Chapter 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, you may wish to discuss the need for reasonable accommodation. If you believe you qualify, please alert me immediately after the first class.






SEMESTER SCHEDULE

CLASS SCHEDULE

Class 1-- Sept 1, 2015
Introduction to Class.
ASSIGNMENT:
Read in Outlaw Bible:  Autobiography of Malcolm X




Class 2-  Sept 3, 2015
How to read critically.
Discussion of Reading 
ASSIGNMENT:
250 Reflection paper on   Autobiography of Malcolm X
Reading: The Writing Process. Rules for Writers.
Read: Interview with Tupac Shakur




Class 3-- Sept 8, 2015
Discussion of  reading.
Discussion of  Focus Papers.
Introduction to the thesis statement and introductory paragraph.
ASSIGNMENT:
Read "Shock Value" by John Waters in Outlaw Bible
250 word focus paper on Tupac Shakur



Class 4-- Sept 10, 2015
 Discussion of papers
Discussion of Shock Value.
ASSIGNMENT:
Read: "Sales Pitch" by Philip K. Dick
250 word focus paper on Shock Value



Class 5--  Sept 15, 2015
Discussion of focus papers
Discussion of  reading
Discussion of revision process
ASSIGNMENT:
Reading: Rules for Writers  about Drafting, Introduction, Conclusion, Thesis.
250 word focus paper on Sales Pitch
Read:  " On the Road" by Jack Kerouac


Class 6-- Sept 17, 2015

Discussion of Concept Paper.
Discussion of reading
Read Rules for writers--  Run-On-sentences

ASSIGNMENT:
Bring in ideas for concept paper.
Read  Taxi Driver
250 word focus paper on Kerouac.  "On the Road."



Class 7- Sept 22, 2015
Workshop for concept paper
Discussion of reading
ASSIGNMENT:
Read: An American Dream by Norman Mailer




Class 8-- Sept 24, 2015
Visiting Author Series
ASSIGNMENT
Read: "Midnight Cowboy" by James Leo Herlihy
250 word focus paper on Mailer.
1st Draft of Concept Paper Due





Class 9-   Sept 29, 2015
Discussion of reading.
In Class editing of first draft
ASSIGNMENT
Read: If He Hollers Let Him Go




Class 10-- Oct 6, 2015
Discussion  of Reading
Discussion of Concept Paper
ASSIGNMENT:
Read:
250 word focus paper on: If He Hollers Let Him Go
Concept Paper Due


Class 11 -- Oct. 8, 2015  Guest Speaker Michael C. Keith
ASSIGNMENT:
Quiz on Keith



Class 12-- Oct 13, 2015
Quiz
ASSIGNMENT:
Read    "City of Night" in Outlaw Bible.
Read from Rules For Writers: 20 to 25, 27 to 39




Class 13- -. Oct 15, 2015
Discussion of Argument paper
ASSIGNMENT:
Bring in ideas for argument paper
Quiz on reading
Read:  The Delicious Grace of Moving One's Hand by Leary




Class 14--  Oct 20, 2015
Argument paper workshop
Discussion of reading
ASSIGNMENT:
1st Draft of Argument paper
Read " A Different Kind of Intimacy" in the Outlaw Bible.




Class 15-- Oct 22, 2015
Discussion of draft
Discussion of reading
ASSIGNMENT: 
Read: John Fonte "The Big Hunger"

Class 16--  Oct. 27, 2015

Discussion of reading.

ASSIGNMENT:
250 word focus paper on "The Big Hunger"
Read: The Outlaw Shit by Waylon Jennings




Class 17--  Oct 29, 2015
Discussion of reading
Discussion of Guest Speaker.
ASSIGNMENT:
Read: Jack Henry Abbott -- In the Belly of the Beast
Quiz on reading

Class 17--  Oct 29, 2015 
Discussion of reading

ASSIGNMENT:
Read: Jack Henry Abbott -- In the Belly of the Beast
Quiz on reading




Class 18-- Nov. 3, 2015

Quiz on Reading
Discussion of Reading.

ASSIGNMENT:
250 word focus paper on  In the Belly of the Beast
Read: John Sayle's   Terminal Lounge in Outlaw Bible.



Class 19-- Nov. 5, 2015
In class editing of focus paper
Discussion of reading:
ASSIGNMENT:
250 word focus paper on  Terminal Lounge
Read: "Jan and Jack"




Class 20-- Nov. 10, 2015
Discussion of Reading
Discussion of focus papers
ASSIGNMENT:
Read: Harry Crews-- "The Car" in Outlaw Bible



Class 21-- Nov. 21, 2015
Discussion of Solution Paper
Discussion of reading
ASSIGNMENT:
Bring in ideas for your solution paper
Read: James Fogle's  "Cool Hand Luke" by Donn Pearce


 

Class 22--Nov. 22, 2015
Solution paper workshop
Discussion of reading
ASSIGNMENT:
Review MLA Citation section in Rules for Writers
Read:  Sapphire's  Push
1st draft of Solution paper



Class 24--Nov. 23, 2015. 
Discussion of Reading. 
ASSIGNMENT:  

THANKSGIVING

Class 24--  Dec.1, 2015
Discussion of 1st draft 
Discussion of reading
In class writing
ASSIGNMENT:
Prepare for Final Quiz

Class 25-- Dec. 3, 2015

Quiz


ASSIGNMENT:
Read Ken Kesey's   One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
250 Word focus paper on Kesey's story.




Class 26--  Dec. 8, 2015    
Discussion of Reading 
ASSIGNMENT:
Final draft of solution paper due.
Read: 




Class 27---Dec. 10, 2014
Last Class



***** Final Exam    Movie   Attendance is an expectation.

**** Syllabus subject to change.