Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Corporation
The Corporation: Optional viewing. This is a 2.5 hour documentary about the history and structure of corporations as institutions.
Revised Schedule for Paper #1
F - JAN 29 -- Short Answer Test #3
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M - FEB 1 -- Paper #1 Outline due (including complete quotations from sources)
T - FEB 2 -- In-text citations and Works Cited page
W - FEB 3 -- Telegraphs p. 109-117
TH - FEB 4 -- Paper #1 1st draft due (4 copies)
F - FEB 5 -- Cinema and Television p. 132-145
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M - FEB 8 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
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M - FEB 1 -- Paper #1 Outline due (including complete quotations from sources)
T - FEB 2 -- In-text citations and Works Cited page
W - FEB 3 -- Telegraphs p. 109-117
TH - FEB 4 -- Paper #1 1st draft due (4 copies)
F - FEB 5 -- Cinema and Television p. 132-145
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M - FEB 8 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
English 102 Paper #1: The "Death" of Print
English 102 Paper #1: The "Death" of Print
2-4 pages. Double-spaced. MLA-format. Works Cited page. Stapled. 50 Points
This paper is a 5-paragraph "mini-research" essay. Using 2-3 outside sources, discuss the a specific change in print publishing and its potential effects for readers. Consider developments in the publishing industry, newspaper publishing, journalism, education, research, scholarship, or the act of reading.
Keep your topics as small and specific as possible. Beware of "puff" articles that merely introduce or cheer-lead for a new technology. This is an incredibly short paper, so you will only have to time to really explore one idea in any depth.
Make sure to include an arguable thesis statement in your introduction. Please supply some very concise background information in your introduction--You may use quotes or paraphrases from the sources if you like, just make sure to provide a citation for the source (even for paraphrases).
Each body paragraph should be built around one "meaty" quote from your research. The quote should be a complex intersection of ideas that requires you to explain it and connect it to other ideas in the paper.
Potential search terms: publishing, publishing industry, newspapers, newspaper industry, electronic publishing, technological change, digital, journalism, education, scholarship, future, reading.
Mon Jan 25 -- Paper #1 Topics and Sources due
Thu Jan 28 -- Paper #1 Outline due (see back of this page)
Mon Feb 1 -- Paper #1 First Draft due
Fri Feb 5 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
I. Introduction (narrow from Subject to Topic)
A. Background or context
B. Thesis Statement
1. Topic
2. Position
3. Subtopics
a. Subtopic 1
b. Subtopic 2
c. Subtopic 3
II. Subtopic 1
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase)
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Miner 244).
C. Explain in your own words explain what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
E. Connect this idea to the next subtopic by suggesting a relationship to the next
subtopic.
III. Subtopic 2
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase).
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Hardin 244).
C. Explain in your own words what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
E. Connect this idea to the next subtopic by suggesting a relationship to the next
subtopic.
IV. Subtopic 3
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase).
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Swift 424).
C. Explain in your own words what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
V. Conclusion (broaden from Topic to Subject)
A. Restate your thesis (in different words. Do not cut and paste from your
introduction.)
B. Pull together the three subtopics by explaining how they are connected to each
other and how they support the position in your thesis.
C. Expand on the implications
1. Suggest potential ramifications, solutions, next steps in analysis.
2. Make general observations based on your close analysis of the specifics of the
topic.
2-4 pages. Double-spaced. MLA-format. Works Cited page. Stapled. 50 Points
This paper is a 5-paragraph "mini-research" essay. Using 2-3 outside sources, discuss the a specific change in print publishing and its potential effects for readers. Consider developments in the publishing industry, newspaper publishing, journalism, education, research, scholarship, or the act of reading.
Keep your topics as small and specific as possible. Beware of "puff" articles that merely introduce or cheer-lead for a new technology. This is an incredibly short paper, so you will only have to time to really explore one idea in any depth.
Make sure to include an arguable thesis statement in your introduction. Please supply some very concise background information in your introduction--You may use quotes or paraphrases from the sources if you like, just make sure to provide a citation for the source (even for paraphrases).
Each body paragraph should be built around one "meaty" quote from your research. The quote should be a complex intersection of ideas that requires you to explain it and connect it to other ideas in the paper.
Potential search terms: publishing, publishing industry, newspapers, newspaper industry, electronic publishing, technological change, digital, journalism, education, scholarship, future, reading.
Mon Jan 25 -- Paper #1 Topics and Sources due
Thu Jan 28 -- Paper #1 Outline due (see back of this page)
Mon Feb 1 -- Paper #1 First Draft due
Fri Feb 5 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
I. Introduction (narrow from Subject to Topic)
A. Background or context
B. Thesis Statement
1. Topic
2. Position
3. Subtopics
a. Subtopic 1
b. Subtopic 2
c. Subtopic 3
II. Subtopic 1
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase)
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Miner 244).
C. Explain in your own words explain what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
E. Connect this idea to the next subtopic by suggesting a relationship to the next
subtopic.
III. Subtopic 2
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase).
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Hardin 244).
C. Explain in your own words what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
E. Connect this idea to the next subtopic by suggesting a relationship to the next
subtopic.
IV. Subtopic 3
A. Topic sentence
B. Present evidence (usually a quote from the text, or a summary or paraphrase).
NOTE: Cite the source immediately following a quotation, e.g. (Swift 424).
C. Explain in your own words what the quote is saying, or "means."
D. Analyze why the quote is important to your the position in your thesis.
V. Conclusion (broaden from Topic to Subject)
A. Restate your thesis (in different words. Do not cut and paste from your
introduction.)
B. Pull together the three subtopics by explaining how they are connected to each
other and how they support the position in your thesis.
C. Expand on the implications
1. Suggest potential ramifications, solutions, next steps in analysis.
2. Make general observations based on your close analysis of the specifics of the
topic.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Upcoming Schedule of Assignments for the Weeks of Jan 25 and Feb 1
M - JAN 25 -- Topic and Sources for Paper #1 Due
T - JAN 26 -- Religious Wars and the Revolt of the Netherlands p. 69-79
W - JAN 27 -- Ch 4. From Steam to Electricity p. 88-99
TH - JAN 28 -- Outline for Paper #1 Due
F - JAN 29 -- Short Answer Test #3
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M - FEB 1 -- Paper #1 1st draft due (4 copies)
T - FEB 2 -- In-text citations and Works Cited page
W - FEB 3 -- Telegraphs p. 109-117
TH - FEB 4 -- Cinema and Television p. 132-145
F - FEB 5 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
T - JAN 26 -- Religious Wars and the Revolt of the Netherlands p. 69-79
W - JAN 27 -- Ch 4. From Steam to Electricity p. 88-99
TH - JAN 28 -- Outline for Paper #1 Due
F - JAN 29 -- Short Answer Test #3
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M - FEB 1 -- Paper #1 1st draft due (4 copies)
T - FEB 2 -- In-text citations and Works Cited page
W - FEB 3 -- Telegraphs p. 109-117
TH - FEB 4 -- Cinema and Television p. 132-145
F - FEB 5 -- Paper #1 due (including Works Cited page, outline, first draft, peer reviews)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Schedule of Assignments for the Week of Jan 11 and Jan 19
M - JAN 11 -- Ch 2. "Print Revolution Reconsidered" p. 18-19, "Physical Communication" p. 19-21
T - JAN 12 -- Ch. 2 "Oral Communication," "Written Communication" p. 23-29
W - JAN 13 -- Ch. 2 "Visual Communication," "Printed Images," "Multimedia Communication" p. 30-36
TH - JAN 14 -- Ch. 2 "Censorship," p. 40-42, "Clandestine Communications" p. 43-45
F - JAN 15 -- Short Essay Test (10 Points)
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M - JAN 18 -- OFF
T - JAN 19 -- History of Reading p. 50-54
W - JAN 20 -- The Reformation p. 62-68
TH - JAN 21 -- Library Workshop
F - JAN 22 -- Library Research
T - JAN 12 -- Ch. 2 "Oral Communication," "Written Communication" p. 23-29
W - JAN 13 -- Ch. 2 "Visual Communication," "Printed Images," "Multimedia Communication" p. 30-36
TH - JAN 14 -- Ch. 2 "Censorship," p. 40-42, "Clandestine Communications" p. 43-45
F - JAN 15 -- Short Essay Test (10 Points)
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M - JAN 18 -- OFF
T - JAN 19 -- History of Reading p. 50-54
W - JAN 20 -- The Reformation p. 62-68
TH - JAN 21 -- Library Workshop
F - JAN 22 -- Library Research
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
FORA.tv - Chris Hedges: Empire of Illusion
FORA.tv - Chris Hedges: Empire of Illusion
RECOMMENDED: This is an excellent, and very recent, lecture on media and society. Some thought-provoking observations on Michael Jackson's death and professional wrestling, among others.
RECOMMENDED: This is an excellent, and very recent, lecture on media and society. Some thought-provoking observations on Michael Jackson's death and professional wrestling, among others.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Schedule of Assignments for Week of Jan 4 and Week of Jan 11
M - JAN 4 -- intro class
T - JAN 5 -- Manufacturing Consent (video)
W - JAN 6 -- Manufacturing Consent (video)
TH - JAN 7 -- Ch. 1 Introduction p. 1-12
F - JAN 8 -- Short Essay Test (10 points)
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M - JAN 11 -- Ch 2. "Print Revolution Reconsidered" p. 18-19, "Physical Communication" p. 19-21
T - JAN 12 -- Ch. 2 "Oral Communication," "Written Communication" p. 23-29
W - JAN 13 -- Ch. 2 "Visual Communication," "Printed Images," "Multimedia Communication" p. 30-36
TH - JAN 14 -- Ch. 2 "Censorship," p. 40-42, "Clandestine Communications" p. 43-45
F - JAN 15 -- Short Essay Test (10 Points)
T - JAN 5 -- Manufacturing Consent (video)
W - JAN 6 -- Manufacturing Consent (video)
TH - JAN 7 -- Ch. 1 Introduction p. 1-12
F - JAN 8 -- Short Essay Test (10 points)
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M - JAN 11 -- Ch 2. "Print Revolution Reconsidered" p. 18-19, "Physical Communication" p. 19-21
T - JAN 12 -- Ch. 2 "Oral Communication," "Written Communication" p. 23-29
W - JAN 13 -- Ch. 2 "Visual Communication," "Printed Images," "Multimedia Communication" p. 30-36
TH - JAN 14 -- Ch. 2 "Censorship," p. 40-42, "Clandestine Communications" p. 43-45
F - JAN 15 -- Short Essay Test (10 Points)
English 102
Winter 2010 North Seattle Community College
English 102 (M-F 10-10:50 pm)
Instructor: Mr. David Bucci
Office: IB 2423C #9 Email: dbucci@sccd.ctc.edu
Office Hrs: T & Th 11am-12pm, or by appt.
Required Texts:
A Social History of the Media by Asa Briggs and Peter Burke
Course Description:
The goal of English 102 is to further develop students’ use the writing process to produce clear, coherent, purposeful writing that is the product of careful reading and thoughtful analysis. This is an intensive reading, writing, and discussion class that will include an introduction to research methods and MLA documentation. The theme for this class is "A Social History of Media,” and all your papers, including the research project will involve topics that fall under this general theme. In this course we will explore the intersection of media, economics, and technology, as we look for patterns in historical and contemporary relationships between media and power. How you choose to approach the theme of media in history in your own individual research is up to you.
Course Assignments:
Papers:
• Three Papers (3-5 pages) – 50 points each
• One Research Paper with Works Cited Page (5-8 pages) – 75 points
• Annotated Bibliography for Research Paper – 50 points
All out-of-class writing must be typed. All papers are due at the beginning of class, and papers handed in after the first ten minutes of class will be marked late and penalized. No other late papers will be accepted. If you think you are not going to be able to make a paper deadline, please speak with me before the paper is due. Absolutely, no emailed papers will be accepted. All papers (and associated outlines, drafts, and peer reviews) must be stapled together and clearly labeled with the student’s name on every section. If you fail to include a required outline, first draft, or peer review response with your paper, your grade will be reduced by 10%.
Attendance, Participation, In-Class Work, Quizzes:
•Attendance -- 50 points •Short Answer Tests -- 10 points each
You are required to attend class on time, and expected to have completed all reading and assignments before coming to class. If you are not physically present in the classroom when your name is called, you will be marked absent for the day. If you are late, it is your responsibility to find me immediately after class to convert your absence to a tardy, otherwise you will be marked absent for the day (no exceptions). Two tardies equal one absence. You must attend 80% of the class meetings (45 out of 55) to pass the course. If you are absent more than 10 times you will receive the grade of NC (no credit) and have to repeat the course. You are allowed 5 “sick days,” use them wisely. After that, you will lose one point for each of the next 5 absences before losing all credit for the course on the eleventh absence.
There will be frequent short answer tests on assigned readings, videos, and class discussions. These 10-point tests will be given on most Fridays. There will be no make-up tests for absent or tardy students. I will drop the lowest test score at the end of the quarter.
Important: You are responsible for all assignments given in class whether you were present or not. “I wasn’t here that day” is not an excuse. I will do my best to keep the class web page updated with assignments, but I suggest you trade contact information with several of your classmates just in case.
Grade Conversion:
95%-100% = 4.0 84% = 2.9 73% = 1.8 60%-62% = 0.7
94%= 3.9 83% = 2.8 72% = 1.7 Below 60% = 0.0
93% = 3.8 82% = 2.7 71% = 1.6
92% = 3.7 81% = 2.6 70% = 1.5
91% = 3.6 80% = 2.5 69% = 1.4
90% = 3.5 79% = 2.4 68% = 1.3
89% = 3.4 78% = 2.3 67% = 1.2
88% = 3.3 77% = 2.2 66% = 1.1
87% = 3.2 76% = 2.1 65% = 1.0
86% = 3.1 75% = 2.0 64% = 0.9
85% = 3.0 74% = 1.9 63% = 0.8
Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is the intentional use of someone else’s words or ideas without giving that person credit. Plagiarism is absolutely prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to: failure to cite a source, quoted or paraphrased (including books, articles, websites, etc.); purchasing a paper from an online source; having someone else write a paper for you, etc.
Don’t embarrass yourself. If I discover someone plagiarizing, that paper will receive a grade of “F.” A second infraction results in an “F” for the entire course, and you will be referred to the VP of Instruction for disciplinary action and possible expulsion from the college.
English 102 (M-F 10-10:50 pm)
Instructor: Mr. David Bucci
Office: IB 2423C #9 Email: dbucci@sccd.ctc.edu
Office Hrs: T & Th 11am-12pm, or by appt.
Required Texts:
A Social History of the Media by Asa Briggs and Peter Burke
Course Description:
The goal of English 102 is to further develop students’ use the writing process to produce clear, coherent, purposeful writing that is the product of careful reading and thoughtful analysis. This is an intensive reading, writing, and discussion class that will include an introduction to research methods and MLA documentation. The theme for this class is "A Social History of Media,” and all your papers, including the research project will involve topics that fall under this general theme. In this course we will explore the intersection of media, economics, and technology, as we look for patterns in historical and contemporary relationships between media and power. How you choose to approach the theme of media in history in your own individual research is up to you.
Course Assignments:
Papers:
• Three Papers (3-5 pages) – 50 points each
• One Research Paper with Works Cited Page (5-8 pages) – 75 points
• Annotated Bibliography for Research Paper – 50 points
All out-of-class writing must be typed. All papers are due at the beginning of class, and papers handed in after the first ten minutes of class will be marked late and penalized. No other late papers will be accepted. If you think you are not going to be able to make a paper deadline, please speak with me before the paper is due. Absolutely, no emailed papers will be accepted. All papers (and associated outlines, drafts, and peer reviews) must be stapled together and clearly labeled with the student’s name on every section. If you fail to include a required outline, first draft, or peer review response with your paper, your grade will be reduced by 10%.
Attendance, Participation, In-Class Work, Quizzes:
•Attendance -- 50 points •Short Answer Tests -- 10 points each
You are required to attend class on time, and expected to have completed all reading and assignments before coming to class. If you are not physically present in the classroom when your name is called, you will be marked absent for the day. If you are late, it is your responsibility to find me immediately after class to convert your absence to a tardy, otherwise you will be marked absent for the day (no exceptions). Two tardies equal one absence. You must attend 80% of the class meetings (45 out of 55) to pass the course. If you are absent more than 10 times you will receive the grade of NC (no credit) and have to repeat the course. You are allowed 5 “sick days,” use them wisely. After that, you will lose one point for each of the next 5 absences before losing all credit for the course on the eleventh absence.
There will be frequent short answer tests on assigned readings, videos, and class discussions. These 10-point tests will be given on most Fridays. There will be no make-up tests for absent or tardy students. I will drop the lowest test score at the end of the quarter.
Important: You are responsible for all assignments given in class whether you were present or not. “I wasn’t here that day” is not an excuse. I will do my best to keep the class web page updated with assignments, but I suggest you trade contact information with several of your classmates just in case.
Grade Conversion:
95%-100% = 4.0 84% = 2.9 73% = 1.8 60%-62% = 0.7
94%= 3.9 83% = 2.8 72% = 1.7 Below 60% = 0.0
93% = 3.8 82% = 2.7 71% = 1.6
92% = 3.7 81% = 2.6 70% = 1.5
91% = 3.6 80% = 2.5 69% = 1.4
90% = 3.5 79% = 2.4 68% = 1.3
89% = 3.4 78% = 2.3 67% = 1.2
88% = 3.3 77% = 2.2 66% = 1.1
87% = 3.2 76% = 2.1 65% = 1.0
86% = 3.1 75% = 2.0 64% = 0.9
85% = 3.0 74% = 1.9 63% = 0.8
Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is the intentional use of someone else’s words or ideas without giving that person credit. Plagiarism is absolutely prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to: failure to cite a source, quoted or paraphrased (including books, articles, websites, etc.); purchasing a paper from an online source; having someone else write a paper for you, etc.
Don’t embarrass yourself. If I discover someone plagiarizing, that paper will receive a grade of “F.” A second infraction results in an “F” for the entire course, and you will be referred to the VP of Instruction for disciplinary action and possible expulsion from the college.
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