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Objective: English 101 is an intensive writing
class that offers opportunities for revision and growth. The classroom
activities and assignments are designed to foster the level of critical
thinking and analysis & argumentation that is necessary for writing
college-level papers. This course satisfies the basic skills requirement
for the AA/AS degree and is the prerequisite for upper division English
courses.
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Course
Syllabus/Tentative Calendar
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WEEK:
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TOPICS:
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ASSIGNMENTS:
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Jan 6-8
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Introduction &
Requirements
Module 1: Definition
Defining Each Other
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Getting Started
RQ 1.1
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Jan 13-15
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Diverse Selves,
Multiple Identities
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RQ 1.2, 2 PE,
RD,Essay #1
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Jan 20-22
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Module 2: Analysis
Politics of Language
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RQ 2.1
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Jan 27-29
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Beyond Words
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RQ 2.2, RD, 2 PE,
Essay #2
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Feb 3-5
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Module 3:
Comparison/Contrast
Process of Power
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RQ 3.1
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Feb 10-12
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Consequences of
Power
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RQ 3.2
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Feb 17-19
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Challenging Power
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RQ 3.3, Rd, 2PE, Essay #3
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Feb 24-26
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Module 4: Argumentation/Persuasion
Living with Change
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RQ 4.1
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Mar 3-5
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Progress
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RQ 4.2
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Mar 10-12
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Where Are We Now?
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RQ 4.3, RD, 2 PE
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Mar 19
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Final Paper Due
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Essay #4
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Key to Assignments:
RQ=Reading Questions
RD=Rough Draft
2PE= 2 Peer Evaluations
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