Prof. A. Carr
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The End of the World
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Prof. A. Carr
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The End of the World
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The purpose of this required class is to develop a variety of arts and skills involved in writing. Students will practice different sorts of writing, from taking notes and composing in-class essays to crafting research papers. In addition to six formal writing assignments, there will be in-class writing exercises and "pre-writing" exercises to prepare for class. Specific assignments will not always be announced ahead of time. Expect to do some writing every day. At the end of the course, you will be expected to turn in all of your writing in a portfolio, so save every scrap!
The basic material of this class is encountered through reading of books and articles, which will be discussed in class according to the attached schedule. Each student is responsible for all of the material assigned for that day. Since some of the books are full-length, be sure to plan ahead when those assignments are due. In addition to reading and writing, students are expected to participate in class discussion on a daily basis. There will be an opportunity during each class to share thoughts about current events. Given the volatility of Y2K expectations, anything might happen this term. Assignment #5 will involve a formal oral presentation of material in class. Also scheduled are sessions in the library to familiarize us with computer and reference resources.
There is a website for this class, where the course documents and appropriate internet links will be maintained. In addition, Assignment #3 will ask you to evaluate and write about internet sites, in order to contribute to the web page.
A few activities will be scheduled outside of class time, including the viewing of films and sesions with a writing tutor. Some of the films will provide opportuniti8es for make-up grades. It is expected that every student will have at least one session with the writing tutor assigned specifically to this class. Details of that process will be made available later in the class.
Assignments are due according to the schedule attached. Written assignments are to be typed and printed out on paper to be turned in at the beginning of class. Computer-based assignments are to be submitted through e-mail and are due according to the indicated deadlines. Late papers will be accepted, but will be marked down at leat one letter grade. In-class assignments can not be made up, but other opportunities for make-up assignments will be announced.
There is no final exam for this class. Your final portfolio will be due at time an exam would have been scheduled.
| Assignments #1-6 10 % each | 60 % |
| Participation, and in-class assignments | 30 % |
| Portfolio, including revision, evaluation | 10 % |
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