Eng. 300 Course Calendar

Course meeting times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:35 to 1:50 p.m.

Course meeting place: Stevenson Hall 220 (STV 220)

Date and Mtg #

Preparation
(do this in advance of class)

Class Activities
(do this during class)

Tues. 8/24

Have a safe and happy summer.

· Introductions to each other, the classroom, and the course

· Look over and discuss the course syllabus and course calendar

· Collaborative project: Map the terrain of English Studies and locate ourselves on the map

· Read Leo Leonni’s Frederick

· The magic of powerful words

Thurs. 8/26

Read:

· Course Overview and Course Calendar

· “Guide to Using Response Journals”

· “Goals of the English Major (at Illinois State University)”

Write Journal Entry #1 (JE1):

· Any questions you have about the course overview and/or calendar

· Any responses to the “Guide to Using Response Journals.” For example: How and why do you use writing to learn/think/discover as a part of your writing processes?

Any responses to Leonni's Frederick in relation to English Studies

· Discuss which of the “Goals of the English Major” you feel you have most emphatically achieved, and which might need further attention. Offer evidence of having reached the goals you have already attained.

· Share Journal Entry #1 (JE1)

· Discuss “Goals of the English Major (at Illinois State University)”

· Sign up for colloquium presentation dates

Tues. 8/31

Read:

· “Assignment: Introduction/ Preface to Your ‘Retrofolio’”

Write:

· JE2 about what texts you’ll include in your retrospective portfolio (“retrofolio”) and how you can demonstrate which “Goals for the Major” you’ve met.

Gather:
Papers and other materials for your Retrofolio

Share JE2

Discuss Retrofolio assignment.

Thurs. 9/2

Bring one printed copy of your draft Retrofolio Introduction/Preface to class. As a cover sheet to this draft, attach a Writer's Memo.

Workshop Retrofolio Preface/ Introduction drafts. Provide written and spoken feedback.

Turn in your draft document and Writer's Memo to Prof. Broad.

Fri., 9/3: last day to withdraw from a course with no withdrawal grade (WX) assigned

Mon., Sept. 6: Labor Day Holiday

Consider sacrifices and achievements of organized labor.

Tues. 9/7

Read:

MLA Handbook, "Foreword," "Preface," "Note on the Web Component," and Chapter 1, sections 1.1 through 1.5.
The web page What makes good research in English Studies? (Link from my "Teaching" page.)

Write: JE3 in response to MLA Handbook and research web page. As part of this entry, brainstorm 5-10 focused topics you might want to research for your major project. Consider what specific English Studies audience/ forum would likely be most interested in your finished research project.

Share your JE3.

Discuss MLA Handbook, Chapter 1, sections 1.1 through 1.5.

Thurs. 9/9

Read:

MLA Handbook, Chapter 1, sections 1.6 through 1.10.
MLA Handbook, Chapter 2 "Plagiarism and Academic Integrity"
"Forum Analysis" handout (James Porter)

Optional: Elaborate on JE3 if you have new/additional thoughts to share about English Studies research in general and/or your project in particular.

Discuss MLA Handbook, Chapter 1, sections 1.6 through 1.10 and Chapter 2.

Discuss "Forum Analysis" handout and possible forums for your research in English Studies.

Tues. 9/14

Prepare for and attend your three-way conference with the professor and a peer to discuss your major research project.

As your JE 4, compose a forum analysis for the forum and audience to which/whom you will direct your major research project. Consider guidelines for contributors, customary topics, theoretical approaches, rules of evidence, documentation styles, length, spheres of reference, etc.

Bring with you to your conference your relevant journal entries (esp. #3 and #4), notes, drafts, and questions related to your project.

NO CLASS MEETING TODAY.

Instead, attend your scheduled three-way conference to discuss your major research project.

Thurs. 9/16

NO CLASS MEETING TODAY.

Instead, attend your scheduled three-way conference to discuss your major research project.

On a date to be negotiated, students in this class are invited to Professor Broad’s family's home for an optional and informal pot-luck supper. Please mark it on your calendar and plan to attend. It'll be fun.

Tues. 9/21

By 1:00 p.m. on Tues., 9/21, please send Prof. Broad and Prof. Macdonald a 300- to 500-word description of your Eng. 300 research project. In this brief description, you should discuss in some detail your focused topic, research question(s), purpose(s) for the research, intended forum, and any other important elements of the project.

NO CLASS MEETING TODAY.
Use this time to work actively on your Senior Seminar research project. Read relevant sources and make notes and/or start drafting parts of your research article. Start work on your annotated bibliography assignment.

Thurs. 9/23

#10

Continue work on your annotated bibliography (click the link to see the assignment sheet) for your Senior Seminar research project.

Arrive at our Milner Library meeting ready to work with Librarian Jean Macdonald on your research projects.

Please note location change: Meet in Milner Library, Room 213-C.

Collaborate with English Studies Librarian Jean Macdonald to find resources for your research projects.

Tues. 9/28

#11

Bring to class your Writer's Memo, draft, and responses (including response memo from Prof. Broad) to your retrofolio preface. Be prepared to discuss your and others' drafts and future revisions.

Bring to class your current draft of your annotated bibliography. Be prepared to share and discuss your research project to date.

Discuss communal feedback from Prof. Broad to your draft retrofolio prefaces.

Share and discuss annotated bibliographies and development of your research projects.

Sign up for dates on which you will do your Senior Seminar colloquium presentations.

Thurs. 9/30

#12

Read

Who Speaks for Islam? Introduction and Chs. 1 and 2
Broad's e-mail to English Department
Reply to Broad's e-mail
Miller's "Al-Qaida sociolinguistics" article
Bring printed copy of readings to class.

Write JE 5 in response to the readings.

Share printed copy of your JE 5.

Discuss readings.

Explore "Lethal Persuasion" project

Tues. 10/5

#13

Read Who Speaks for Islam? Chs. 3 through 5

Find the "lethal persuasion" text you want to analyze.

Write JE 6 as a start on your analysis of the "lethal persuasion" text you have chosen.

Discuss "Lethal Persuasion" texts you want to analyze

Share JE 6.

Thurs. 10/7

#14

Continue "Lethal Persuasion" research, analysis, and writing.

Discuss "Lethal Persuasion" project.

Sign up for your mid-term evaluation conference.

Tues. 10/12

#15

Read “A Guide to the Mid-Term Chat.” Also please review all course handouts, syllabus, calendar, and other documents that will remind you what we have accomplished and attempted so far.

Write: On your own, do some writing to learn and explore what you view as the strengths and successes of this course so far and also your requests and suggestions regarding the rest of the course (and/or future instances of the course). This writing will help you contribute productively to the upcoming Mid-term Chat. Do not submit this writing to your instructor; it is for your own benefit only. (Your views on the course’s strengths and your suggestions will remain anonymous.)

“Mid-term chat”

Thurs. 10/14

#16

Work on an annotated bibliography for your major project.

Preparation for your Mid-Term Evaluation Conference (MTEC) with Prof. Broad:

Gather, review, and assess all the work you’ve done in our course to date.

Write Journal Entry #7 as a self-evaluation of your work in the course. Elements you should discuss in this entry include your:

Class participation, including attendance, preparation, speaking, and listening
Response Journal entries
Readings
Written Projects, Writer’s Memos, and responses you offered to your workshop group-mates
Annotated bibliography

No class meeting today.

Instead of meeting as a class, attend your individually scheduled Mid-Term Evaluation Conference (MTEC) with Prof. Broad

To your MTEC, bring:

All the written work you’ve done for the course, including:
Your JE 7 self-evaluation

Mid-point of the semester

Friday, 10/15: last day to withdraw from the course with a WX grade assigned.

Tues. 10/19

#17

Preparation for your Mid-Term Evaluation Conference (MTEC) with Prof. Broad:

Gather, review, and assess all the work you’ve done in our course to date.

Write Journal Entry #7 as a self-evaluation of your work in the course. Elements you should discuss include your:

Class participation, including attendance, preparation, speaking, and listening
Response Journal entries
Readings
Written Projects, Writer’s Memos, and responses you offered to your workshop group-mates
Annotated bibliography

No class meeting today.

Instead of meeting as a class, attend your individually scheduled Mid-Term Evaluation Conference (MTEC) with Prof. Broad

To your MTEC, bring:

All the written work you’ve done for the course, including:
Your JE 7 self-evaluation

During the time of today's class, Prof. Broad plans to be in his office (STV 403), available to meet with students in this class to help them prepare their Phase 1 research project drafts and Writer's Memos for Thursday's exchange.

Thurs.10/21

#18

Finish writing Phase 1 (a 5-page or 1,500-word draft) of your major project, and attach a Writer's Memo

Make a copy of your Phase 1 project and an accompanying Writer's Memo for each member of your workshop group (4 copies total)

Exchange Phase 1 project drafts and Writer's Memos with members of your peer group.

De-brief on the Mid-Term Chat

Make plans for our upcoming Senior Seminar colloquia

Tues. 10/26

#19

In preparation for your Phase 1 project workshop, read and respond in writing ("response memo") to the Phase 1 project drafts written by members of your workshop group.

Suggestions for your written and verbal response to Phase 1 drafts:

Show your curiosity about and enthusiasm for the project
Say what you like best or value most about the draft
Ask questions to prompt growth and development of the project
Offer resources and suggestions to prompt growth and development of the project

Keep a copy of the response memos you wrote for your Senior Seminar portfolio, and give another copy to the writer of the draft to which you responded.

Workshop Phase 1 project drafts.

Provide both written and verbal response to Phase 1 drafts.

Thurs.10/28

#20

Revise and expand your research project to Phase 2: 10 pages or 3,000 words (not including annotated bibliography).

Due starting Tuesday, 11/2: During the class meeting before you do your colloquium presentation, turn in your annotated bibliography and your Phase 2 (revised and expanded) project draft (10 pages or 3,000 words) to Prof. Broad with a NEW Writer's Memo attached.

Please note location change for today's class only: Meet in Milner Library, Room 164-D.

We will use this class period to work on research, writing, and conversation to help you move forward with your research project. Make sure you have access to electronic copy of your draft project (via laptop, network, e-mail, or flash drive) so you can work on your project. Professor Jean Macdonald will be available for consultation.

Tues. 11/2

#21

Write Response Journal entry #8. Create and discuss specific plans for your Senior Seminar colloquium presentation. How will you engage your audience actively in your research project for 15-20 minutes?

Read the online article "Verse Broadens the Mind". Be ready to discuss the article in relation to English Studies and Frederick the poet-mouse.

Revise and expand your research project to Phase 2: 10 pages or 3,000 words (not including annotated bibliography).

During the class meeting before you do your colloquium presentation, turn in your annotated bibliography and your Phase 2 (revised and expanded) project draft (10 pages or 3,000 words) to Prof. Broad with a NEW Writer's Memo attached.

Make plans for our upcoming Senior Seminar colloquia.

Review contents of course portfolios.

Discuss "Verse Broadens the Mind" article in relation to English Studies and/or Frederick the mouse.

Thurs.11/4

#22

Revise and expand your research project to Phase 2: 10 pages or 3,000 words (not including annotated bibliography).

No class meeting today.

During the time of today's class, Prof. Broad plans to be in his office (STV 403), available to meet with students in this class to help them prepare their Phase 2 research project drafts and Writer's Memos and/or their colloquium presentations.

Tues. 11/9

#23

Prepare your 20-minute presentation on your research project for our Colloquium.

and/or

Finalize your major research project (due 12/3) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Colloquium #1

__Melissa Fett____

___Alissa Sullivan__

Thurs. 11/11

#24

Prepare your 20-minute presentation on your research project for our Colloquium.

and/or

Finalize your major research project (due 12/3) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Colloquium #2

__Jeanette Lawler___

__Jared Mason__

__Timmy Ojermark___

November 11: Veterans’ Day

Consider sacrifices and achievements of veterans.

Friday, 11/12: Last day to officially withdraw from the University

Tues. 11/16

#25

Prepare your 20-minute presentation on your research project for our Colloquium.

and/or

Finalize your major research project (due 12/3) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Colloquium #3

__Matthew Wendling___

__Scott Jones__

__Camille Streets__

Thurs.11/18

#26

Prepare your 20-minute presentation on your research project for our Colloquium.

and/or

Finalize your major research project (due 12/9) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Colloquium #4

__Julie Zei____

__Becky Finegan__

___Alissa Sullivan__

ISU Thanksgiving Break: 11/22-11/26

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Break.

Consider what you have to be thankful for.

Tues. 11/30

#27

Prepare your 20-minute presentation on your research project for our Colloquium.

and/or

Finalize your major research project (due 12/9) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Colloquium #5

_Anthony Rosen__

_Lori Jones___

__Ryan Massey__

Thurs.12/2

#28

Finalize your major research project (due 12/9) and other portfolio contents (retrofolio, response journal, process documentation, etc.)

Tues. 12/7

#29

In preparation for evaluating this course and your professor's teaching of the course, please:

Review the course goals, calendar, texts, reading and writing assignments, class activities, responses, and evaluations.
Review requests and suggestions you offered during the mid-term chat.
Consider how well the course and the professor helped you meet the learning goals for the course.

Edit and proofread all portfolio final drafts of your texts.

Compose your portfolio preface/introduction and your documentation of writing processes.

Evaluate this course and your professor’s teaching of the course.

Edit and proofread all portfolio final drafts of your texts.

Compose your portfolio preface/introduction and your documentation of writing processes.

Finalize plans for our collaborative-constructivist final exam.

Thurs. 12/9

#30

Make all final preparations for your course portfolio.

Preparations for our Final Exam:

bring with you a print-out of the excerpt you will read to us
food
drinks: juice, soda, water
paper plates
paper cups
paper napkins
other utensils/tools

Submit your final Eng. 300 course portfolio.

Collaborative-Constructivist Final Exam

Please be prepared to read aloud to the whole group an excerpt of something you wrote for this class this semester. Aim for about 2-3 minutes of reading (about 300 words or one page double-spaced).

Sat. 12/11: Last day of classes

Thurs., 12/16

Time: [TBA]

Location:

[TBA]

No final exam meeting this week.

[Monday 12/20: Grades due.]

Have a safe and happy winter break.

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