Course Syllabus
Course Schedule
The schedule may be subject to change. Notice will be made via Canvas.
“SOL” indicates that the reading is available in Signs of Life.
Date |
Topic |
Reading Due |
Assignment Due |
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Thur, 1/28 |
Introductions: You, Me, Canvas, & SH 229 |
Survey (in-class): Your use of technology (ungraded)
Complete your Canvas bio (in-class) |
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Tues, 2/2 |
Essay 1: Timed Writing Essay (no class meeting) |
If you need a quiet place to take this essay exam, reserve a Study Room in the Library Take a look at the Writing Center offerings: |
Essay 1 Diagnostic Essay (Timed Writing available 12-1:15pm only) |
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Thur, 2/4 |
Essay 2: No Digital Day Instructions |
Readings
Discuss |
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Tue, 2/9 |
Essay 1: Revising Workshop |
Readings
Discuss:
Writing Strategies: |
Post (in-class): Letter to Self Post (in-class): What Needs Work in My Writing Post (in-class - tbc on Thurs): Revised Essay 1 Thesis |
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Thur, 2/11 |
Essay 1: Revising Workshop |
Discuss:
Writing Strategies:
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Post (in-class - contd from Tuesday): Revised Essay 1 Thesis Sign up for Essay 2 Conference Day slot (in-class)
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Tues, 2/16 |
Essay 2: Conference Day (no class meeting) |
See Schedule & be aware of the penalties for being late or missing your appointment |
Essay 1 Revised (due on Canvas, by Friday, 5pm)
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Thur, 2/18 |
Essay 2: No Digital Day Draft Workshop |
Writing Strategies:
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Essay 2 First Draft due by 11:30am Essay 1 Revised (due on Canvas, by Friday, 5pm) |
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Tues, 2/23 |
Essay 2 Conference Day (no class meeting) |
See Schedule & be aware of the penalties for being late or missing your appointment |
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Thur, 2/25 |
Essay 3: Experimenting with Social Media |
Class Work
Writing Strategies
Discuss:
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Essay 2 (No Digital Day Analysis Essay) due on Canvas by Sunday 5pm (changed at 2/25 class) Post (in-class): What Needs Work in My Writing (contd) Google Doc (in-class): Claim your app |
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Tue, 3/1 |
Essay 3: Experimenting with Social Media |
Discuss: In-Class Exercises:
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Post (in-class): What Needs Work in My Writing (contd) Post (in-class): Identifying your social media app & more |
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Thur, 3/3 |
(no class meeting) |
NO CLASS -- CONTINUE WORKING ON FIRST DRAFT | (revised 3/3/16) |
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Tue, 3/8 |
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NO CLASS |
First Draft of Essay 3 due by 11:30am |
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Thur, 3/10 |
Essay 3: Draft Workshop |
Writing Strategies:
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Post (in-class): What Needs Work in My Writing (contd) - about Essay 1 & Essay 2 grades Did you take the Language Survey (emailed 3/9) - due Thurs, 5pm |
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Tues, 3/15 |
Essay 3: Pecha Kucha Presentations |
Be on time to class – random order for presentations |
Essay 3 Presentation due by 11:30am on Canvas
Post (in-class): Feedback on Presentations |
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Thur, 3/17 |
Essay 3 Work |
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Essay 3 Essay due, Sunday by 5pm |
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Tues, 3/22 |
Essay 4: Politics & Technology |
Watch:
Writing Issues |
Post (due by 11:30am): Summarizing articles (See Summarizing and Paraphrasing for help) |
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Thur, 3/24 |
Essay 4: Timed Writing |
(no class meeting) |
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Tues, 3/29 |
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SPRING BREAK - (no class meeting) |
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Thur, 3/31 |
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SPRING BREAK - (no class meeting) |
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Tues, 4/5 |
Essay 4: Revising |
Read:
Watch: Discuss Writing Issues: |
Post (in-class): What Needs Work on My Writing from Essay 4 (semester-long post) Post (in-class): Revised Essay 4 Thesis Statement |
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Thur, 4/7 |
Essay 5: Popular Culture & Identity (Gender) |
Read:
Discuss:
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Post (by 11:30am): Summarize the argument for 6 articles, 50 words each (individual assignment) |
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Tues, 4/12 |
Essay 5: Popular Culture & Identity (Race) |
Read:
Review (from previous class discussions):
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Essay 4 Revision due by 11:30am Post (due by 11:30am): Participation grade check Post (in-class tbc 4/14 class): Pop Culture & Identity (Race) - Identifying Arguments Bonus Post! Moving Past Assumptions, April 13, 1pm |
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Thur, 4/14 |
Essay 5: Popular Culture & Identity; Draft Workshop |
Review (from previous class discussions - bring your anthology to class):
Discuss:
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Post (in-class, contd from 4/12 class - same teams): Pop Culture & Identity (Race) - Identifying Arguments Post due Sat, 4/16, 9am: Post your thesis statement for Essay 5 |
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Tues, 4/19 |
(no class meeting) |
Work on Essay 5 & optional revision of Essay 1, 2, or 3 |
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Thur, 4/21 |
(no class meeting) |
Work on Essay 5 & optional revision of Essay 1, 2, or 3 |
Due by Thurs, 5pm: Post your first draft for Essay 5 Peer Review: due Sunday, April 24, 10am (required & assigned) - use Peer Review Rubric Essay 5 First Draft; your peer review will be assigned on 4/21 @ 5:30pm OPTIONAL: Due by Monday, 4/25 by 5pm, Optional Revision of Essay 1, 2, or 3 - see announcement |
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Tues, 4/26 |
Final Project: Secrets, Lies & Social Media |
Watch:
Read:
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Post (by 11:30am): Secrets and Lies: Hacking Data for Social Good Post (in-class): How have you changed as a writer? |
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Thur, 4/28 |
Essay 5: Revising |
Discuss:
In-Class Work: New York Times editorials, powerful language & brevity |
Essay 5 Due (by 11:30am) Post (in-class): What Needs Work in My Writing (contd) - about Essay 5 |
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Tues, 5/3 |
Final Project: Secrets, Lies & Social Media |
Read:
Discuss:
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Essay 5 Revision (mandatory) due Friday, May 6 by 5pm |
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Thurs, 5/5 |
Final Project: Secrets, Lies & Social Media |
Read:
Cont Discussion about Tues Readings
Discuss:
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Post (by 11:30am): Assessing a Scientific Study Post (in-class): Selfie! Essay 5 Revision (mandatory) due Friday, May 6 by 5pm |
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Tues, 5/10 |
MEET ON YOUR OWN! NO CLASS SESSION |
DR. HARRIS EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS: 12-2:30PM Work on your own:
Writing Strategies that we've been working on:
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DUE: First draft of Final Essay due by 11:30am PEER REVIEW: due Thurs, 5/12, 2:30pm (if you did not designate a peer review partner in an email to Dr. Harris, one will be assigned to you by 12pm on 5/10)
Survey (complete by 12pm): Exit survey for all introductory writing classes
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Thur, 5/12 |
MEET ON YOUR OWN! NO CLASS SESSION |
DR. HARRIS EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS: 12-2:30PM Work on your own:
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Post (by 11:30am): Participation Reflection (re-visit previous post & revisit letter to self) PEER REVIEW: due Thurs, 5/12, 2:30pm
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May 20, 9:45am-12pm Final Project Pecha Kucha Presentation & Essay Due by 9am on Canvas Final Project - Essay SubmissionFinal Project - Pecha Kucha Presentation Submission |
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Course Summary:
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