Instructor:

Randall Sadler

Office: CCIT 236, cubicle M (626-9093)

Office hours: Tues. and Thurs.ï¿½before class

(Call or e-mail for an appointment)

Drop off location for papers & messages:

English office, Modern Languages 445

E-mail: [email protected]

To leave phone message: 621-1836 (Engl. office)

Course time and location

Tu/Th 11:00-12:15

Tuesdays: Harvill 413

Thursdays: Modern Languages 412

Required Texts:

Sadler, Randall, Amanda Brobbel, and Leta McGaffey-Sharp, eds. A
Studentï¿½s Guide to First-Year Composition. 23^rd ed. Boston:
Pearson Custom Publishing, 2002.

Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 4^th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's,
2000.

Selzer, Jack. Conversations: Readings for Writing. 5^th ed. New York:
Pearson Education, 2003.

A good college dictionary such as Longman or Webster's.

Other required materials:

ï¿½ Several regular floppy discs formatted for PC computers

ï¿½ A sturdy compact folder to be used for turning in portfoliosï¿½this should be a two-pocket folderï¿½do not use a three ring binder.

ï¿½ Copies of your work as needed for class and group discussion

ï¿½ A u.arizona.edu e-mail account

Overview of the Course:

The purpose of this course is to improve your ability to write in a clear and effective manner for the purpose of communication. This skill will be crucial in your success as a student at the University of Arizona, no matter what your eventual field of study. You will be asked to read, discuss, and write about a number of argumentative essays in the anthology Conversations.

You will choose a subject early in the course that mayï¿½or may notï¿½form the basis for your writings throughout the semester. The subject you choose should be, in some form, debatable, as it may form the basis for the major essays in the course: A rhetorical analysis essay, a persuasive essay, and a cultural reflection essay.

Other writing assignments will include in-class writing, an initial writing evaluation, and a final exam. In addition, you are required to keep a writerï¿½s journal, which will usually involve readings from Conversations.

NOTE: This is a mixed section (containing native and nonnative speakers of English). This should be a very positive experience for all of youï¿½make use of the incredible diversity represented in this class and learn about each other! Let me be frankï¿½if you have no interest in other cultures and/or have a narrow mindset about people who are different, you should switch to a different section!

Evaluation:

To successfully complete this course you must turn in all assignments on time, come to class prepared to discuss the assigned materials, attend class and conferences, and participate in the in-class workshops and on-line discussions. If you do not submit all the major assignments, it is highly unlikely you will receive a passing grade. When the final drafts of papers are turned in, they must be accompanied by all of the following materials in a two-pocket folder:

Final and rough drafts on disc
Final draft on paper (turn in 2 copies-one will be returned & the other kept for my records)
Rough draft(s) with my comments (on paper)
Associated journal entries
Peer review feedback
Copies of research materials (in particular, sections of work quoted)

Late papers will be lowered one letter grade for each day of the week (Monday - Sunday) that they are late. If you are unable to make it to class on the due date, turn in your essay by the due date and time at the English officeï¿½ML 445ï¿½or email it to me as an attachment and then give me a hard copy as soon as possible. Evaluation of your essay will consider content, organization, expression, mechanics, development of ideas, and maturity of thought. Essays are due at the beginning of the class periodï¿½ essays turned in at the end of the class period will be considered late.

Writing Assignments:

Assignment	Points	Due Dates (subject to change)
Rhetorical Analysis Essay
ï¿½ Rough draft	Required	Th. Feb. 13^th, 11AM
ï¿½ Final draft	250 pts.	Tu. Feb. 25^th, 11 AM
Persuasive Essay
ï¿½ Rough draft	Required	Th. Mar. 27^th, 11 AM
ï¿½ Final draft	350 pts.	Tu. Apr. 8^th, 11 AM
Cultural Reflection Essay
ï¿½ Final draft	200 pts.	Th. Apr. 24^th, 11 AM
Other Writing Assignments
Final Exam Essay (room to be announced)	100 pts.	Fri. May 9^th, 8 AM
Journals and other writing assignments	100 pts.	Throughout the semester
Total points possible	1000 points

Under this system, the attainment of an "A" grade requires at least 900 points; a "B" requires 800; a "C" 700; and a "D" requires at least 600 points. The University of Arizona does not give "+" or "-" final grades, so an 89% is a "B" grade. I round up grades of .5% or higher, so an 89.46% is considered an 89.5%. I would round this up to 90%, which is an "A." 89.44%, however, would round to 89.4%ï¿½still a "B."

Questions Regarding Grades:

It is natural that students will have questions regarding their grades on the essays over the course of the semester. I am always happy to discuss your grade with you, but I have several requirements regarding such discussions:

You must wait at least one class period before such a discussion.
You must have read all of my comments thoroughly.
You must be ready to ask me intelligent questions regarding your paper and the grade for that paper (comments such as "But I really worked hard" do not make strong arguments).
If you are hoping to convince me to give you a higher grade, you must, before talking with me, write a persuasive argument as to why your grade should be changed and bring it with you.

Do not wait until the end of the semester to ask me about an earlier grade (because you need just ï¿½five more points to get an ï¿½Aï¿½ï¿½ grade. The time to ask these questions is soon after you get the paper back.

Essay Format:

All essays must utilize the Modern Languages Association (MLA) manuscript format and be documented according to the MLA style, which will be discussed further in class and is detailed in Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers. All essays must be typed and double-spaced (12-point type, 1-inch margins). The use of a separate title page, in following with MLA format, is optional (but recommended). Do not skip additional lines between paragraphs and remember to number your pages. Finally, please staple your paper before turning it in. Remember- you must keep copies of each draft and the final draft on disc, as you must turn in these on disc as well. So, when you start on a second draft on your computer give it a different name so that it is not copied over (e.g. "The Journey, draft one"; "The Journey, draft two").

Course Policies:

Attendance: See ï¿½official course policies statementï¿½
Tardiness: While it is acceptable to be occasionally late, habitual tardiness or cases of extreme tardiness (more than 30 minutes late) will result in an absence. Being late is rudeï¿½don't do it.
Cell Phones: Turn them off or put them on silent mode. ABSOLUTELY do not actually make or answer a call on your cell phone while in class.
Classroom Interaction: Come to class prepared, cooperate with your classmates in small-group activities, cooperate with me by coming to class prepared to ask questions, both in-class and during conferences, and use all the components of this course to expand your skills and abilities in writing. Above all, RESPECT YOUR CLASSMATES.
PLAGIARISM: DO NOT DO IT! I have no desire to give out "E" grades in this course (and rarely do so), but one CERTAIN way to have this happen is to plagiarize. I realize that it is pitifully easy to find papers on the Internet, but keep in mind that it is pitifully easy for me to track them down as well.

The Writing Center:

The Writing Center provides help for ANY students who wish it. This is not simply a place to go if you feel you are a poor writer, although it would be very helpful for these students too. The Center is a great place for students to get one-on-one help with your paper- use it! The Writing Center is located in the Bear Down Gym and may be reached by phone at 621-3182.

Official Course Policies Statement
Approved by CPAC on 10/8/01

A Student's Guide to First-Year Composition: All First-Year Composition students are required to purchase the Guide. The Guide contains Composition Program policies, course descriptions, sample assignments, model essays, and information about grading and responding to writing.

Introduction to Research: All First-Year Composition students are required to learn how to do documented research. For more on research, see the Student's Guide.

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Composition courses are workshop classes which included in-class writing, peer group work and conferences. Students should not be late. If you miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your absence. Therefore, students should not be late. Any in class work missed as a result of tardiness is the student's responsibility to make up. If you miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss the reasons for your absence. Students who miss more than three classes of a MWF course or more than two of a TTH course may be dropped within the first 8 weeks with a W or thereafter receive an E.

Requirements for Writing Assignments:

In-class and out-of-class writing will be assigned throughout the course. Students not in class when writing is assigned are still responsible for completion of the assignment when due.
Late work will not be accepted without penalty unless students arrange for an extension before the due date.
Students are required to keep copies of all drafts and major assignments until after the end of the semester.
Drafts must be turned in with all essays. Drafts should show significant changes in purpose, audience, organization, or evidence.
Final copies should be typed and double-spaced with numbered pages and a title.

Conferences: Individual or small group conferences with the teacher will be scheduled each semester. Students should come to conferences prepared to discuss their work. A missed conference counts as an absence. See Student's Guide for more details.

Grades: The Student's Guide explains grading policies, methods of responding to drafts and final copies, and the standards of assessment of the Composition Program. Teacher's comments will consider the following aspects of writing, in the context of the particular assignment: purpose, audience, content, expression, organization, development of ideas, mechanics, and maturity of thought. Students cannot receive a passing grade in First-Year Composition unless they have submitted drafts and final versions for all major assignments and the final exam. For guidelines on discussing grades see the Student's Guide.

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: All UA students are responsible for upholding the Code of Academic Integrity, available through the office of the Dean of Students and online through UA Info. Read carefully the summary of the Code that appears in the Student's Guide.

Class Conduct: All UA students are responsible for upholding the Student Code of Conduct, which can be read online through UA Info.

Disabilities Accommodations: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements must register with the Disability Resource Center. If you qualify for services through DRC, bring your letter of accommodations to your instructor as soon as possible.

Syllabus: Each instructor will distribute a course syllabus during the first week of class. Instructors will review the course syllabus and policies with students. Students should talk with the instructor if they anticipate a need for alternative assignments or readings.

Daily Schedule

Note that the journal assignments should be finished and the readings should be read for the day on which they are listed!

For the sake of brevity in the syllabus the following items are abbreviated as follows:

Conversations = C
A Student's Guide to First-Year Composition = SG
Rules for Writers = R
Journal = J
Handout = H

ï¿½ Indicates a classroom activity or something you normally donï¿½t need to prepare for.

ï¿½ Usually indicates something you must prepare for, such as a journal assignment.

v Usually indicates something really big you must do, such as a draft of a paper.

Week 1

Jan. 16

ML 412

ï¿½ Super brief intro of the courseï¿½as Iï¿½m not actually here!

ï¿½ H: Syllabus & daily schedule (read this over before class on Tuesday)

ï¿½ H: Personal Information Sheet (bring to class on Tuesday)

Week 2

Mon Jan 20

ï¿½ Martin Luther King, Jr. Dayï¿½No classes for university

Tu.

Jan. 21

Harv 413

ï¿½ Getting to know you activity

ï¿½ Begin Discussion of Rhetorical Analysis

ï¿½ SG: Skim pp. 33-46, ï¿½Overview of English 102/108ï¿½ (Read this for todayï¿½s class)

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 197-207, ï¿½Analysis of a Rhetorical Situationï¿½

Th.

Jan. 23

ML 412

NYC

ï¿½ Further discussion of Rhetorical Analysis- ï¿½What are the appeals and are they really appealing?ï¿½ or "Is the Rhetorical Triangle really located near the Bermuda Triangle?"

ï¿½ H: The Rhetorical Triangle

ï¿½ H: Appeals and Strategies

ï¿½ J1: Bring an advertisement from a newspaper or magazine that you, for whatever reason, find to be especially appealing, interesting, or repulsive. Discuss why you find it to be so, making sure to use some of your newfound knowledge about rhetorical analysis. Write at least ï¿½ page double-spaced.

Week 3

Tu.

Jan. 28

Harv 413

ï¿½ The Rhetorical Analysis Paper- what is it all about?

ï¿½ Continue discussion of Rhetorical Analysis

ï¿½ Small-group work connected to Journal 2 (so make sure that you do it!)

ï¿½ In-class discussion of ï¿½Deathï¿½ readingsï¿½make sure you read them well!

ï¿½ H: The Rhetorical Analysis Paper

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 736-741 ï¿½Death and Justiceï¿½

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 741-748 ï¿½This is Your Deathï¿½

ï¿½ J2: Pick at least one of the Appeals we have talked about and discuss how one (or both) of these authors use that Appeal in their essayï¿½use the information in the ï¿½Analysis of a Rhetorical Situationï¿½ chapter and on the handouts you received last week. Be ready to give specific examples in class.

Th.

Jan. 30

ML 412

ï¿½ Discussion of the model essay from the Studentï¿½s Guide and of the article that prompted it.

ï¿½ SG: Read carefully pp. 224-229, ï¿½Sample Assignment #3ï¿½ and ï¿½Sample Essay #3ï¿½

ï¿½ H: ï¿½The Military-Nintendo Complexï¿½ï¿½read quickly

ï¿½ J3: Now that you have read both the model essay and the article that prompted it, do you agree with Williamsï¿½ rhetorical analysis? Give at least three other strategies that you believe are important in the article.

Week 4

Tu.

Feb. 4

Harv 413

ï¿½ Discussion of another model essay and the article that prompted it.

ï¿½ SG: Read carefully pp. 220-224, ï¿½Sample Assignment #2ï¿½ and ï¿½Sample Essay #2ï¿½

ï¿½ H: ï¿½Searching for Life on Other Planetsï¿½ï¿½read quickly

ï¿½ J4: Some people like this sample essay ï¿½Maybeï¿½ and some disagree with it. What is your opinion? Is it an accurate rhetorical analysis? Discuss.

Th.

Feb. 6

ML 412

ï¿½ In-class discussion of the Cloning readingsï¿½make sure you read them well!

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 793-795, ï¿½Of (Headless) Mice...And Menï¿½

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 803-807, ï¿½The Moral Cloneï¿½

ï¿½ J5: Write a mini Rhetorical Analysis of one of these articles, carefully examining the article for all three appeals. Your ï¿½paperï¿½ can be in the form of an outline or bulleted points. The important thing is that you are ready to defend the validity of your analysis. Think of this as practice for your paper.

Week 5

Tu.

Feb. 11

Harv 413

ï¿½ Workshop on integrating quotations into your paper: issues of quote integration and citation

ï¿½ J6: Bring whatever you have for your paper at this point- at least a rough outline, as well as a number of quotes that you feel would be useful. Also, bring at least one paragraph that demonstrates the PIE struture.

Th.

Feb. 13

ML 412

v Rough Drafts of Rhetorical Analysis papers due at beginning of class

ï¿½ In-class workshops on Rhetorical Analysis papers

ï¿½ J7: What should a reader really watch for to give you the best feedback possible on your paper? Really think about this and be honest- saying ï¿½check my grammarï¿½ is not a useful answer!

Week 6

Tu.

Feb. 18

Harv 413

ï¿½ Conferences to discuss rough drafts of Rhetorical Analysis Essay- meet in CCIT room 236 during time you signed up for- no regular class meeting.

Th.

Feb 20

ML 412

ï¿½ Conferences to discuss rough drafts of Rhetorical Analysis Essay- meet in CCIT room 236 during time you signed up for- no regular class meeting.

Week 7

Tu.

Feb. 25

Harv 413

ï¿½ Final Draft of Rhetorical Analysis Essay due.

ï¿½ Begin discussion of the Persuasive Unit

ï¿½ How important is your audience?

ï¿½ In-class activity, ï¿½Colony Ship Alpha Zebra 2934ï¿½

ï¿½ H: The Persuasive Essay and the Annotated Bibliography

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 287-292, "The Persuasive Essay"

Daily Schedule: Parts Two and Three

Week 7

Tu.

Feb. 25

Harv 413

ï¿½ Final Draft of Rhetorical Analysis Essay due.

ï¿½ Begin discussion of the Persuasive Unit

ï¿½ How important is your audience?

ï¿½ In-class activity, ï¿½Colony Ship Alpha Zebra 2934ï¿½

ï¿½ H: The Persuasive Essay, The Proposal, and the Annotated Bibliography

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 287-292, "The Persuasive Essay"

Th.

Feb. 27

ML 412

ï¿½ Iï¿½m out of town, so weï¿½ll have no class meeting today!!!

ï¿½ Spend time thinking about possible topics for your persuasive essay! Please note that you have two journals due for Tuesday as well as two readings you need to do.

ï¿½ Also note that a rough draft of your proposal and annotated bibliography is due Thursday of next weekï¿½so you could spend some of your time in the library!

Week 8

Tu.

March 4

Harv 413

ï¿½ Topic Workshop for the Persuasive Paper

ï¿½ Discussion of the readings: What is the connection between Rhetorical Analysis and your Persuasive Paper?

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 757-762, "Should Drugs be Legalized?" (position paper)

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 328-334, ï¿½The Failing War on Drugs: An Economic Approachï¿½ (proposal paper)

ï¿½ J8, part I: Which of these essays do you find more convincing? Why? Please note, I asked which is more convincingï¿½not which one you agree with!

ï¿½ J8, part II: Please bring at least two possible topics for your Persuasive Essay and briefly discuss why each one would be an appropriate topic.

Th.

March 6

ML 412

ï¿½ Workshops on Proposal and Annotated Bibliographyï¿½get feedback from others on your ideas and, I hope, suggestions for additions and changes you might make.

ï¿½ Audience Workshopï¿½choosing the correct audience for your paper will be crucial!

ï¿½ Checkup on MLA Works Cited

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 300-303, ï¿½Research Proposalï¿½ and ï¿½Annotated Bibliographyï¿½

ï¿½ J9: Bring a rough draft of your proposal (on paper and on disc) and at least one annotated reference.

Week 9

Tu.

March 11

Harv 413

v Proposal and Annotated Bibliography due at beginning of class.

ï¿½ Further discussion of the 3 possible types of papers

ï¿½ Decide together what you would like to discuss in class on Tuesday.

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 307-313, ï¿½Nudity: Art or Pornographyï¿½ (position paper)

ï¿½ C: Read pp. 515-522, ï¿½Majority Reportï¿½ (position/proposal paper) and ï¿½Minority Reportï¿½ (refutation paper)

ï¿½ J10: In-class writing done at the start of the class

Th.

March 13

ML 412

ï¿½ How should your paper be structured? In-class discussion of the introduction, body, and conclusion of your paper.

ï¿½ Grammar discussion and in-class exercises

ï¿½ J11: Bring an outline of your paper.

Week 10

Tu. March 18

ï¿½ Spring Break from March 15-23

Th. March 20

ï¿½ Spring Break!

Week 11

Tu.

March 25

ï¿½ Research Day at the library and/or Work on your Rough Draft Dayï¿½spend it well! If you have already done all the research you need and have a beautiful rough draft, this is your chance to relax!

Th.

March 27

ML 412

ï¿½ Begin in-class peer review process for rough drafts

ï¿½ Sign-up for conferences

v Rough draft of Persuasive essay due at the beginning of class. Bring five copies of your rough draft

Week 12

Tu.

April 1

ï¿½ Conferences to discuss rough drafts of Persuasive Essay- meet in CCIT room 236 during the time you signed up forï¿½no regular class meeting.

Th.

April 3

ï¿½ Conferences to discuss rough drafts of Persuasive Essay- meet in CCIT room 236 during the time you signed up forï¿½no regular class meeting.

Week 13

Tu.

April 8

Harv 413

v Final Draft of Persuasive Essay due at the beginning of class

ï¿½ Begin discussion of the Cultural Reflection Essay

ï¿½ Selection of partner for working on Cultural Reflection Essay

ï¿½ H: The Cultural Reflection Essay

Th.

April 10

ML 412

ï¿½ Online workshops on your Cultural Reflection Essays. We will discuss a number of topics in a MOO so you have easy access to the transcripts.

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 231-233, ï¿½Analysis of Personal Contextï¿½

Week 14

Tu. April 15

Harv 413

ï¿½ Discussion of Sample Essay and its very important issue

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 235-243, ï¿½Sample Assignment #1ï¿½ and ï¿½Sample Essay #1ï¿½

ï¿½ J12: Give your reaction to this essay. Did you like it? How would this essay have been different if it had been written by someone from Saudi Arabia or Japan?

Th.

April 17

ML 412

ï¿½ Discussion of Sample Essay

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 255-258, ï¿½Sample Essay #4

ï¿½ J13: Bring, at the very least, some typed down ideas for your paper and be ready to share them with the rest of the class.

Week 15

Tu. April 22

Harv 413

ï¿½ Drop-in conferences for Cultural Reflection Essaysï¿½my office during regular office hours and class time. No regular class meeting today.

Th.

April 24

ML 412

v Final Draft of Cultural Reflection Essays due at the beginning of class.

ï¿½ Presentations begin

ï¿½ Remember, part of your grade for the presentation is audience participationï¿½so be there!

Week 16

Tu. April 29

Harv 413

ï¿½ Presentations continue

Th.
May 1

ML 412

ï¿½ Presentations finish

ï¿½ Begin preparation for the final exam

ï¿½ Collaborative work on selected review questions for final exam

ï¿½ Buy final exam packet at bookstore and read thoroughly for class today

ï¿½ SG: Read pp. 403-411: ï¿½Writing Essay Exams,ï¿½ and pp. 417-419: ï¿½Sample Question and Essay for 102/8.ï¿½

Week 17

Tu.

May 6

Harv 413

ï¿½ Last day of class for our course

ï¿½ Preparation for the final exam- student presentation of review questions

ï¿½ J: Bring the answer you created for the question you were assigned and copies for the rest of class.

Wed. May 7

ï¿½ Last day of classes for the university

Fri. May 9

v Final Exam for English courses- location to be announced.

Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Persuasive Essay

Cultural Reflection Essay

Other Writing Assignments

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Daily Schedule: Parts Two and Three

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9