SYLLABUS
ENGLISH 302-H27
Advanced Composition
CRN 71181
Instructor: J. Johnston
Fall 2008
Hybrid Instruction
Office: Robinson A 455
OFFICE
HOURS: Monday 6:00-7:00
(H and
Fax) 703.368.1704 (W) 703.368.1160
E-MAIL: jjohnsto@gmu.edu
NOTE: All assignments, including textbook read assignments, are DUE on the dates specified. Late papers will be penalized one letter grade the first week and two letter grades thereafter.
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Complete preterm questionnaire at end of e-mail letter from instructor by 8/22; e-mail response to instructor |
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Receive welcome letter from instructor; contact instructor by e-mail if added to course after 18/25 to receive make-up work. Access course folder online at courses.gmu.edu |
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Plan Ahead (immediate): (1) locate painting, sculpture or art work for Artistic Analysis paper; (2) buy the textbook and start the reading assignment for the first class | ||
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Plan ahead (short-term): if not familiar with WebCT, consult the tutorial on Navigating in WebCT |
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If necessary, activate GMU E-mail account to receive class mailings; set forwarding if preferred. If using GMU mail, remember to check it reguarly throughout the semester, especially in the 24 hours before a class meeting. |
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8/25/08 |
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Review instructions for Publication and Authority Paper |
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For Publication and Authority paper, review “What is a Scholarly Journal?” |
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Introduce Artistic Analysis paper | ||
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Plan ahead (long-term): Read instructions for research paper. Decide whether to dually submit the research paper ONLY to this and another class. If so, print out dual submission form, have other professor complete it, and send scanned version to instructor. If not exercising the dual submission option, begin thinking of a topic for this paper. |
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Plan ahead (longterm): select a theater, dance or music performance to attend. See Week 10 for parameters. |
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| 9/1/08 | LABOR DAY--UNIVERSITY CLOSED | ||||
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9/2/08 OFFSITE |
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Read "An Education in the Dangers of Online Research" by Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post, Aug. 10, 2008, C1 and C5 |
Gain an overview of Intellectual Property |
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Review Copyright, ethics and intellectual property law; The Copyright Website | |||
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Plan Ahead (immediate): Identify interviewee for Publication and Authority Paper. Make appointment or preliminary contact with that person. | ||
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Plan Ahead (short term): locate painting, sculpture or art work for Artistic Analysis paper if you haven't already done this | ||
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9/8/08 OFFSITE |
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Begin serious work on the Publication and Authority paper; prepare any unanswered questions for orientation with librarian next week. | ||
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By midnight 9/8/08, read Netiquette Guidelines and The Core Rules of Netiquette. Then take the Netiquette Quiz. While viewing score screen, push Print Screen key. Open a Word document. Go to Edit menu, then Paste the screen shot into your document. Save document and submit to WebCT Assignments under Netiquette Quiz. (See tutorial if needed) . |
Documenting research: MLA format for the humanities. APA Style Resources for hard and social sciences. Chicago style for history, government and public policy | ||||
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Conduct interview for Publication and Authority paper; continue research during week | ||
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TUITION PENALTY |
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9/15/08 ONSITE |
By Friday, 9/19/08,compose and post a self-introduction, 1-2 paragraphs long, to your writing group on WebCT. Include a photo if you wish. See tutorial for posting to groups if needed. |
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Form peer writing groups by major;
exchange names and e-mail addresses |
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Meet in classroom, then move to Fenwick library Instructional classroom 214A for library research orientation with librarian Melissa Johnson |
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Plan Ahead: select and visit a public space for the upcoming Design, Image and Subtext in Public Spaces paper . Take digital photos, collect brochure(s) and/or locate online photographs and maps of key portions of the space. Note: avoid selecting a site which is very large and complex, such as the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum or the Washington National Cathedral. Choose either one section of such a site or select a smaller, more unified site. |
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9/22/08 OFFSITE |
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1. Download or copy each group member’s draft to Word before reviewing. 2. Review instructions for using the Comment function in Word to critique others’ papers. Under What do You Want to Do? click on add review comments. 3. Finally, return critiques by attaching each to a message within the writing group. Make sure the message title indicates the author of the draft. (Example: Susie’s critique of Jim’s draft) |
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Publication
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9/26/08 |
LAST DAY TO DROP |
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9/29/08 ONSITE |
Write draft of Artistic Analysis, approximately 750 words, before next week. |
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If needed, orient yourself to the process of critical analysis |
1. Choose a work of art or sculpture from a list of major museums or a museum in the Virtual Library of Art Galleries for Artistic Analysis paper. If choosing an art photograph, see sources recomended in the help file for this assignment. 2. Make an electronic copy of the selected piece to submit with your artistic analysis paper after spring break |
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Develop a thesis for your Artistic Analysis paper which helps the reader understand the intention behind the piece and its historical context as well as its actuality |
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10/6/08 OFFSITE |
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Artistic
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| 10/13/08 | COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY--MONDAY CLASS MEETS ON TUESDAY THIS WEEK ONLY |
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To
understand design and imagery in public spaces, read “ |
Introduce Design,
Image and Subtext in Public Spaces paper.
For guidance in interpreting architecture, see the help
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DiYanni, ch. 3, pp. 60-68 | Bring a jacket if evening is chill for approximately 20-minute architectural tour of the Johnson Center exterior and the George Mason statue |
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Select and visit a public space for the upcoming Design, Image and Subtext in Public Spaces paper . Take digital photos, collect brochure(s) and/or locate online photographs and maps of key portions of the space. Note: avoid selecting a site which is very large and complex, such as the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum or the Washington National Cathedral. Choose either one section of such a site or select a smaller, more unified site |
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Develop a thesis for your Public Spaces paper which helps the reader understand the intention behind the space as well as its actuality |
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Plan ahead immediate): Be sure to have concert, dance or theater tickets in hand. Rough drafts of review are due in two week. |
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Plan Ahead (long term): Choose topic for research paper. Beginning with a research question, develop a thesis for your paper. Can submit Research Proposal early if desired. |
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10/20/08 (Week 9) OFFSITE |
Post COMPLETED
rough draft of Public Spaces paper to WebCT
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Public
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10/27/08 ONSITE |
Note that instructions for the Theatre or Concert review are found in DiYanni; there is NO online instruction file for this assignment |
If writing a theatre review, read DiYanni, ch. 6, pp. 105-126 If reviewing a dance performance, read DiYanni, ch.4, pp. 81-83. |
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Learn about reviews of music and drama |
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Practice review note taking in class. |
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DiYanni, ch. 7, pp. 127-140 DiYanni, ch. 8, pp. 141-150 |
Review instructions for the Research Project; since you will be writing an argumentative (also called persuasive) paper, clarify the difference between analytical vs. argumentative papers. |
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11/3/08 OFFSITE |
Post COMPLETED
rough draft of theatre/concert review to WebCT
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1. If writing a concert review, follow instructions in DiYanni under Exercises, pp. 72-73. Use the bulleted list starting at the bottom of p. 72 as a guideline. Include some research into the composer and music type(s) in your review. 2. If writing a theatre review, follow instructions in DiYanni, Exercise #2, p. 124. 3. If writing a dance review, follow the instructions in "Dance Watching/Writing Tips." |
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Refer to criteria for evaluating
play reviews for assistance in critiquing drafts of theater
reviews. Refer to criteria for evaluating music reviews for assistance in critiquing drafts of concert reviews Refer to criteria for evaluating dance reviews for assistance in critiquing drafts of dance performance reviews. |
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Plan ahead (immediate): Select
research paper topic and appropriate film before class on 11/10 |
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11/10/08 (Week 12) ONSITE |
E-mail
Research Proposal to instructor by |
DiYanni, ch. 7, pp. 127-140 DiYanni, ch. 8, pp. 141-150 |
Identify and consult research guides in your major to assist with the research paper. Review instructions for Research Proposals |
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Review instructions for the Research Project; since you will be writing an argumentative (also called persuasive) paper, clarify the difference between analytical vs. argumentative papers. |
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Identify the appropriate GMU research guide for your major |
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Instructor feedback on research
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11/17/08 (Week 13) OFFSITE |
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Read Stacy Schiff, "Know It All," The New Yorker (July 31, 2006), p. 36+, available through the GMU library on several databases: Factiva, Expanded Academic ASAP, LexisNexis Academic or ProQuest. |
Write opening paragraphs in
class. Workshop structure of research paper: balance, evidence,
citations. |
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RESEARCH
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Plan ahead (immediate): Decide whether you wish to exercise the revised paper option and, if so, which paper you will revise |
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| 11/26-30/08 | THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY | ||||
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12/1/08 ONSITE |
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Optional: LAST CLASS MEETING. Instructor and university evaluations. |
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Optional: Select one paper of your choice to revise for an improved grade. Begin work on revisions. |
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Instructor grades and returns Research Projects no later than Sunday, 12/7. |
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12/8-9/08 |
UNIVERSITY READING DAYS until 4:30 on
12/9 |
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12/9-12/12/08 Exam Week |
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Complete university course evaluations |
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12/17 |
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Final course grades computed and submitted to registrar by instructor, no later than this date. Available to students on WebCT or through PatriotWeb |
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