Rhetoric & Writing Studies 101
An
Integrated Curriculum (Freshman Success) "Package" Course
Linked with Communications 103
Fall 2002
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Contact
Information
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Instructor:
Dr. Ann Johns;
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E-mail:
johns@mail.sdsu.edu |
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Office:
NH 221;
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Office
phone: (619) 594-0921 |
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Office
hours: TTh, 8:30-9:20;
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T,
11:00-12:00, 3:00-3:50 |
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Tutor:
to be announced;
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Tutor's
e-mail: to be announced.
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Overview
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Because
you scored at least 146 in the EPT objective section and achieved
a minimum score of 8 on the essay, you have been able to register
in this RW 101 class, which, if satisfactorily completed, will satisfy
both your RW 100 and your developmental requirements. Essential to
this course is out-of-class tutoring (98A). You will have to retake
a "remedial" class if you score less than 75% in the tutoring
component.*
You are also registered in Communication 103, another General Education
requirement, taught by Kerk Fong Kee. These classes both focus on
communication and the processes through which you go to produce effective
written or spoken discourses. Kerk and I have designed a program that
will help you to understand the similarities-and the differences-between
the approaches in the two classes. In RW 101 in-class writing tests,
and in essays for Com 103, you will be asked to compare and contrast
course approaches as you develop your skills as effective communicators
within a variety of contexts.
An unusual element of this Integrated Curriculum/Freshman Success
class will be your interaction with the 9th grade ESL students from
Hoover High. You will visit these students twice, and some of you
will be selected to make speeches to the group. If the students are
able to use e-mail, you will be asked to send them at least six messages
during the semester.
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Class
Goals
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In
RW 101, you will:
- Analyze
a number of genres written in a variety of contexts.
- Draft,
peer review, and revise texts in these genres.
- Become
a much better editor of your own work and that of your peers.
- Actively
read and critique a number of texts.
- Identify
complex arguments (and counter-arguments) in the media, and
elsewhere, relating to contemporary topics.
- Reflect
on your genre analyses, your writing strategies, and your critical
reading in preparation for other academic classes and your chosen
profession.
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Required
Texts
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Raimes,
Ann ( 2001) Keys for Writers (3rd edition) Houghton-Mifflin. |
| Johns,
Ann (in press) Making the College Transition: Strategies for Using
Genres to Write Rhetorically. (MCT: on reserve and electronic reserve)
Other readings (on line), as assigned. |
| Copies
of the San Diego Union, delivered to class. (To study genres and follow
a topic for your Com103, 96, and RW 101 classes.) |
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Course
Requirements
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1
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Class
attendance, group and individual participation, reports on the news,
and preparation, as well as short writing, editing, and discovery
tasks. The two visits and other interactions with the Hoover students
at Balboa Park will also be included in this score. 100pts. |
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2
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Preparation
and meetings with the tutor: 100 pts.* |
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3
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Longer
writing tasks, generally including peer review, editing and redrafting:
640 pts. [Note: Those relating to the topic for both classes,
followed in the San Diego Union, are marked with a ^. ] |
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Paper
1
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Memo
and reflection (Chapter 1) = 60 pts.
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Paper
2
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Friendly
letter and reflection (Chapter 2) = 60 pts.
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Paper
3
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Group
analysis of the Quinlen and Annan essays (Chapter 6) 30 pts.
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Paper
4^
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Issue-driven
essay, research, bibliography, and reflection (Chapter 6 = 80 pts.)
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Paper
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Critique
and bibliography for websites related to the issue-driven paper
(40 pts.)
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Paper
6
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Group
analysis of the personal essays (Chapter 6) = 30 pts.
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Paper
7
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Personal
essay (Chapter 6) = 80 pts.
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Paper
8
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Group
analyses of news stories (Chapter 3) = 30 pts.
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Paper
9^
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A
letter to the editor (Chapter 4) = 60 pts.
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Paper10^
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A
signed editorial (Chapter 4) = 80 pts.
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Paper
11
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Group
analyses of reviews and/or critiques (Chapter 5) = 30 pts.
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Paper
12
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Critique
or review (Chapter 5) = 60 pts.
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Attempt to follow the same general topic throughout these assignments.
In most cases, you may be able to use this topic for your informational
and persuasive speeches in Com 103. (Note: The topic must be approved
by both instructors.) |
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4
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Three,
in-class, timed writing tests: 40 points each = 120 pts. |
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5
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Completion
of a final portfolio including five of the writing tasks listed above,
task reflections and a semester reflection. 40 pts. |
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Grade
Distribution
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A
= 900-1000; B = 800-899; C = 700 - 799; D = 600 - 699.
Plus and minus grades will be awarded. No incompletes will be possible
for this class. |
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Schedule
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Week
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Date
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Topic |
Readings |
Assignments
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1
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9/3
& 9/5 |
Introductions
and MCT. |
Chapter
1 |
If
you do not have an e-mail please obtain one immediately. Register
on our Blackboard site.
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2
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9/10 |
MCT |
Chapters
1 & 2 |
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Paper 1 due
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| 9/12 |
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3
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9/17 |
MCT |
Chapter
2 |
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| 9/19 |
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Paper 2 due |
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4
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9/24
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Chapter
6 |
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| 9/25 |
First
visit to the Hoover student program in Balboa Park |
| 9/26 |
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Paper 3 due |
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5
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10/1
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WEB
searches: A library orientation |
Chapter
6 |
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| 10/3 |
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First in-class timed writing test |
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6
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10/8
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Issue-driven
essays |
Chapter
6 |
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| 10/10 |
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Paper 4 due |
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7
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10/15 |
Issue-driven
and personal essays
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Chapter
6 |
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Paper 5 due |
| 10/17 |
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8
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10/22 |
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Chapter
6 |
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Paper 6 due |
| 10/24 |
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9
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10/29 |
Personal
essays |
Chapter
6 |
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| 10/30 |
Second
visit to Balboa Park with the Hoover students |
| 10/31 |
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Second in-class writing test |
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# Paper
7 due
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10
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11/5 |
Rews
stories
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Chapter
3 |
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| 11/7 |
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Paper 8 due |
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11
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11/12 |
Editorials
and letters to the editor
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Chapter
4 |
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| 11/14 |
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Paper 9 due |
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12
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11/19 |
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Chapter
4 |
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| 11/21 |
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Third in-class writing test |
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Paper 10 due |
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13
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11/26 |
Conferences
in both writing and university seminar classes
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| 11/28 |
Thanksgiving
Holiday |
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14
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12/3 |
Reviews
and critiques
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Chapter
5 |
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| 12/5 |
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Paper 11 due |
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15
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12/10 |
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Chapter
5 |
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| 12/12 |
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#Paper
12 due |
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Finals
Week
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Portfolio due |
| Note:
The dates for the in-class writings tests and final portfolio completion
are fixed. Other dates may vary depending upon student need and revision
and editing requirements. Please write the assignments and tests marked
with a pound sign (#) in pencil in your weekly calendar. |