EN 103-2 SCHEDULE
SPRING 2015
Although passion and inspiration play their role, writing is above all a skill that can actually be learned. It also happens to be one that you will be needing in whatever field you pursue. Your efforts now can help you throughout your academic career - and may even enrich your life!
TEXT: WRITING ACADEMIC ENGLISH, 4TH EDITION, by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue
Week One: Writing Sample
Critical Reading
Week Two: Grammar Review/Sentence Types
Pre-Writing Techniques
Week Three: Effective Paragraphs
Unity and Coherence
Week Four: In-Class Writing 1
Writing Summaries
Revision Techniques
Week Five: Essay organization
Thesis Statements
Discussion of Topic for At-Home Essay
Week Six: Rhetorical Mode – Logical Division
Introductions
In-Class Writing 2 (Process)
Week Seven: Library Visit
Quotations - Paraphrasing
Grammar Review
Revision Techniques
Week Eight: Rhetorical Mode – Cause/Effect
Conclusions
Week Nine: Peer Review of At-Home Essay 2
Rhetorical Mode – Compare/Contrast
Week Ten: Rhetorical Mode – Definition
In-Class Writing 3
Week Eleven: Peer Review of At-Home Essay 3
Rhetorical Mode – Argument
Week Twelve: Argument
In-Class Writing 4
Week Thirteen: Final Grammar Review
Discussion of Readings
Week Fourteen: Wrap- up
Discussion of Topics for Final Exam
NOTE
In addition to the above, you will be reading short essays each week. In class, we will analyze their structure, language and rhetorical choices and discuss the content. At home, you will also be completing your personalized mycomplab exercises.