English 102:
Freshman Composition

Section 46
Spring 1999
The University of Mississippi
Department of English

All reading and writing assignments listed are to be done before the respective class meeting time. Additional and/or other reading or writing assignments may be announced in class. You should be prepared to turn in any writing assignments upon request. Note: This syllabus is subject to frequent and abrupt changes. Proceed with caution.
 

Week	-	Tuesday	Thursday
2	J  A  N  U  A  R  Y	Jan. 12   Thought for Food Read Juxtapositions, pp. 218-32  Write journal responses to both essays.	14   Language and Word Choice Read Writer's Brief Handbook, "Word Choice" (pp. 157-86)  Write 500-word journal essay on language in food labeling or advertising
3		19   Mickey Mouse: An American Myth Read Juxtapositions, pp. 234-59  Write journal responses to at least two essays.	21   Writing Arguments Read Writer's Brief Handbook, pp. 265-75  Write 500-word journal essay on some easily recognized American symbol, character, or icon.
4		26   ESSAY 1, DRAFT DUE IN CLASS	28 Using Sources 1 Read "Using Sources" Lesson on course website and do the online exercise. Write responses to each of your peer critiques, explaining which ones you find useful and why.
5	F E B R U A R Y	Feb. 2  Meaning on the Mall Read Juxtapositions, pp. 280-97 Write journal response to one of the essays. TURN IN ESSAY 1 Revision	4  Meaning on the Mall, 2 Read Juxtapositions, pp. 298-302 Write 500-word journal essay on one of the "Suggestions for Writing on the Juxtapositions" on pp. 302-303.
6		9 Why Is Weight so Weighty? Read Juxtapositions, pp. 260-79 Write journal responses comparing at least two essays.	11  Mirror, Mirror Read Juxtapositions, pp. 418-39 Write 500-word journal essay on one of the "Suggestions for Writing" on p. 439.
7		16  ESSAY 2, DRAFT DUE IN CLASS	18 Formatting and Document Design Read Writer's Brief Handbook, pp. 245-64 Write responses to each of your peer critiques, explaining which ones you find useful and why.
8		23  Language and Manners Read Juxtapositions, pp. 324-33 Write a one-page journal entry detailing your position on "vulgar" speech. TURN IN ESSAY 2 Revision	25  The Power of Naming Read Juxtapositions, pp. 334-45 Write 500-word journal essay on one of the "Suggestions for Writing" on p. 345.
9	M A R C H	March 2 ESSAY 3, DRAFT DUE IN CLASS	4 The Library/The Research Paper Read Writer's Brief Handbook, pp. 287-322 Meeting place to be announced
-		8-12 SPRING BREAK
10		16 Regulating Speech Read Juxtapositions, pp. 388-401 Write 500-word journal essay on one of the "Suggestions for Writing" on p. 401. TURN IN ESSAY 3 Revision	18 Language as Power Read Juxtapositions, pp. 402-17 Write journal responses to each of the three essays.
11		23 ESSAY 4, DRAFT DUE IN CLASS	25 Mothers Read Juxtapositions, pp. 98-119 Writing Assignment TBA
12		30 Fact and Fiction: Two Accounts ...  Read Juxtapositions, pp. 120-49 Writing Assignment TBA TURN IN ESSAY 4 Revision	April 1 Reimagining a Fairy Tale Read Juxtapositions, pp. 304-21 Writing Assignment TBA
14	A P R I L	6 ESSAY 5, DRAFT DUE IN CLASS	8 Essay Portfolio Selection 1 Bring all essay drafts for first three essays to class.
15		13 Essay Portfolio Revision Workshop Bring essay drafts to class for revision. TURN IN ESSAY 5 Revision	15 Essay Portfolio Selection 2 Bring all essay drafts for first three essays to class.
16		20 In-class Writing Workshop Bring essays to work on.	22 Essay Portfolio Selection 3 Bring all remaining essay drafts to class.
17		27 Reflective Writing Write a 500- to 1000-word essay reflecting upon the contents of your writing portfolio. Bring it to class for peer critique.	29 Turn in Final Portfolio

 

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