ENG 104 Course Plan

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Tolkien & Genre ppt.

OLD FROM fALL 2002 - Course Grading - see ENG 104 Course Plan for assignments & deadlines
25%	Class Preparation & Participation (including Seminars, Worksheets, In-Class Film Viewings). A limited number of credited class preparation & participation assignments/activities may be "made up" or submitted "late" by arrangement with the instructor.
15%	Critical Review of Sources Revision Option is available if Critical Review of Sources is turned in on time. Revised Critical Reviews will be re-graded only if original graded version is attached to revision! Late Critical Reviews will be penalized at least 1/2 letter grade.
15%	In-Class Response Writings (3 @ 5% of course grade) Only one (1) missed In-Class Response Writing may be "made up" by arrangement with the instructor. Any additional missed In-Class Response Writings will receive a "O" [i.e. a grade of "F"].
20%	Literary Analysis Paper [Midterm] Revision Option is available if both Worksheet and Literary Analysis Paper are turned in on time. Revised Literary Analysis Papers will be re-graded only if original graded version is attached to revision! Late Literary Analysis Papers will be penalized at least 1/2 letter grade.
25%	Final Project Paper Due at Final Exam Meeting No Late Final Project Papers will be accepted.

wr 123 Course Grading - see also Plagiarism Policy below because Plagiarism in any ENG 104 formal writing assignment is grounds for an "F" on that assignment.
10 % evaluated by work completion points	Class Preparation & Participation [P.C.] skill-building assignments, class activities, Writer's Workshops, and/or quizzes (if necessary). Missed or late P.C. assignments and activities may be "made up" or submitted late with the instructor's permission, but point penalties may subtracted.
20 % evaluated by letter grade	Research Proposal with Working Bibliography Research Proposal must submitted in translatable electronic versions and/or multiple zerox paper copies to instructor and Writer's Workshop students. Any Research Proposal submitted late will be penalized at least 1/2 letter grade. Research Proposals must meet all minimum requirements for this crucial assignment (to be detailed in class) to be "Approved" by the instructor and earn a passing grade of "C" or higher. Research Proposals returned "Not Approved" must be revised within a week to meet all minimum requirements in order to earn a passing grade.
30 % evaluated by combined letter grade	1. Annotated Bibliography Annotated Bibliography must submitted in translatable electronic versions and/or multiple zerox paper copies to instructor and Writer's Workshop students. Any Annotated Bibliography submitted late will be penalized at least 1/2 letter grade. Revision Option (to improve original grade) will be offered only if Annotated Bibliography is submitted on time. 2. Oral Interview(s) with Instructor, or Alternative Written Exam Interview appointment(s) between student and instructor to critique the student's completed Annotated Bibliography, and to assess the student's research process, writing and citation knowledge and skills, will be scheduled during regular class meeting times and/or at other dates/times mutually possible and agreed upon in advance by student and instructor, but no later than Week #8 of the term. In lieu of an oral Interview with the Instructor, a WR 123 student may request to demonstrate targeted skills and knowledge by taking an Alternative Written Exam during regular class time no later than Week #8 of the term. 3. Oral and/or Written Student Self-Evaluation(s), analyzing student's strengths and weaknesses and identifying ways to improve the student's research process, writing and citation skills and knowledge, will be due no later than Week #8 of the term.
40 % evaluated by letter grade	1. Preliminary Draft, including Outline or Abstract, of Critical Research Paper must be submitted on time (beginning of Week #9), in translatable electronic versions and/or multiple zerox paper copies, in order to gain timely feedback from the instructor and Writer's Workshop students. Late Preliminary Drafts will not be critiqued by the instructor, and may not be received in time to gain any feedback from student Writer's Workshop groups. 2. Final Draft of Critical Research Paper is due the last week (Week #11) of regular class in Fall 2003, to be graded and returned to WR 123 students at our Final Exam meeting, scheduled on MON., DEC. 8, at 10:15 a.m. in Jefferson 101. Ordinarily, no Late Final Research Papers will be accepted. However, Cora may agree to accept Late Critical Research Papers from WR 123 students who can present compelling reasons, supported by relevant documentation. In such cases, Late Final Research Papers . . . --may be penalized at least 1/2 letter grade; --may not be graded before Fall 2003 COCC grades are due; and in this case, the WR 123 student will receive a Fall 2003 grade of "Incomplete" in this course until the late Research Paper can be graded and the Final WR 123 course grade can be computed and entered into COCC records.

WK #1	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/22	*IN-CLASS:* Introduction to ENG 104; Assign Fellowship of the Ring and view clip from opening of Peter Jackson's film Fellowship of the Ring (extended version)
Wed. 9/24	(1) BEGIN READING The Fellowship of the Ring [1954; rev. 1966], by J. R. R. Tolkien [b. 1892, South Africa; d. 1973, U.K.] (2) Sign attendance sheet (as directed on board)
Wed. 9/24	*IN-CLASS:* Sign attendance sheet (as directed on board) & Continue reading The Fellowship of the Ring.
COCC Bookstore Rush Hours: Mon. 9/22 through Thurs. 9/25: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; Fri. 9/26: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Mon. 9/29 & Tues. 9/30: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm. BEC In-Person Registration Hours: Mon. 9/22 through Thurs. 9/25: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

WK #2	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/29	(1) Continue reading (& annotating) *Fellowship of the Ring*
	*IN-CLASS:* Distribute & discuss ENG 104 Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts) Presentation: Introduction to Literary Study of Narrative Fiction & Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring Distribute & discuss how to use Fellowship Study Guide (handout) Explain Extra Credit Option: View film (preferably extended version of) Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring & Write brief 1-page Response comparing film to novel
Wed. 10/1	(1) READ & bring questions re: ENG 104 Syllabus, Course Plan (handouts) (2) DUE: Finish reading Prologue & Book One of Fellowship of the Ring (resource: Fellowship Study Guide handout)
	*IN-CLASS:* Discuss Questions re: course, handouts, and Week #3 assignments & activities: --getting ready for in-class Reading Response #1 (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring) --Demonstration: How to access ENG 104 course web and Cora's Online Reserve Articles: Corday, “Master of Middle Earth” --topics & individual (informal written) preparation for *Seminar #1* (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring) --review ENG 104 Learning Outcomes 5, 9 & 10 (see ENG 104 Syllabus) Finish Presentation: Introduction to Literary Study of Narrative Fiction & Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring
Fri. 10/3: Tuition Due; End 100% Refund period for dropped full-term classes Mon. 10/6: Late Registration Fee begins

[ENG 104 Learning Outcomes: Methods & Approaches for Literary Study of Narrative Fiction]

Assign Prep for Reading Response #1 & Seminar #1 (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring: Prologue & Book One) to be held in class on Mon., 10/6.

Reading Response #1 (Tolkien/Fellowship of the Ring, 15 min.); Conduct Seminar #1 (small group discussion) - brief Seminar #1 Group Report & individual Reading Response #1 due at end of class. Assign Seminar #2 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring) & offer Extra Credit Options

ENG 104 Learning Outcomes: Methods & Approaches for Literary Study of Narrative Fiction.

Resources for study of Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring (including ENG 104 web resources & Cora's Online Reserve Articles)

(1) DUE: Read Corday: “Master of Middle Earth” [Cora's Online Reserve Article: restricted access directions given in class on Wed., Oct 1]
(2) DUE: Seminar #1 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring)

WK #2	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/29	*(1) Continue reading J. R. R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring: Prologue, Book One)*
	*IN-CLASS:* Distribute & discuss ENG 104 Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts); Introduction to Storytelling Traditions (including Epic as Oral/Literary Genre); Methods & Approaches for Literary Study of Narrative Fiction [see ENG 104 Syllabus] Assign Seminar #1 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring: Prologue & Book One) Resources for study of Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring (including ENG 104 web & Cora's Online Reserve Articles)
Wed. 10/1	(1) DUE: Read Corday: “Master of Middle Earth” [Cora's Online Reserve Article: restricted access directions given in class on Mon. 9/29) (2) DUE: Seminar #1 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring) (3) Continue reading J. R. R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring
	*IN-CLASS:* Individual In-Class Writing #1 (Tolkien, 15 min.); Conduct Seminar #1 (small group discussion) - brief Seminar #1 Group Report & individual In-Class Writing due at end of class. Assign Seminar #2 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring) & offer Extra Credit Options
Fri. 10/3: Tuition Due; End 100% Refund period for dropped full-term classes Mon. 10/6: Late Registration Fee begins

WK #3	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/6	(1) DUE: Read Corday: “Master of Middle Earth” [Cora's Online Reserve article: restricted access directions given in class during Week #2] (2) Continue reading (& annotating) Fellowship of the Ring, and Bring to class (3) Be on time & prepared to write in-class Reading Response #1 (Tolkien, Fellowship of the Ring )
Mon. 10/6	*IN-CLASS: Reading Response #1* (Tolkien, Fellowship of the Ring - 15 min. in-class writing) Discuss Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring, applying different Literary Methods & Approaches including: --Literary Contexts & Theory (Learning Outcomes 3, 5, & 7): Storytelling Traditions: Myth theory & Epic genre; Value & Uses of Literary Study --Elements of Narrative Fiction (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2): e.g. plot, setting, character, theme, symbol, point of view/narrative frame --Background on the Author (Learning Outcome 4): e.g. Corday article on Tolkien --Comparison/Contrast Analysis (Learning Outcome 6): Novel vs. Film adaptation View & discuss film clip: Peter Jackson's adaptation of Book One: Chs. 11 & 12 from Fellowship of the Ring (extended version)
Wed. 10/8	(1) DUE: Finish reading Book Two of Fellowship of the Ring (resource: Fellowship Study Guide handout) (2) DUE: individual (informal written) Seminar #1 Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring)
Wed. 10/8	IN-CLASS: Seminar #1 (small group discussion) & brief Seminar #1 group report; *To be collected at end of class:* individual (informal written) Seminar #1 Preparation.

one's own personal/critical responses, other students' & literary critics' interpretations and evaluations.

WK #3	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/6	(1) Continue reading J. R. R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring: Book Two (2) Work on & Bring questions re: Seminar #2 (Written) Preparation
Mon. 10/6	*IN-CLASS:* Discuss J. R. R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring, applying different Methods & Approaches for Literary Study of Narrative Fiction - including Epic genre conventions, key Elements of narrative Fiction (e.g. plot, setting, character, theme, symbol, point of view/narrative frame), relevant Background information (gained from Corday article &/or other sources), Novel vs. Film adaptation genres, one's own personal/critical responses, other students' & literary critics' interpretations and evaluations.
Wed. 10/8	(1) DUE: Finish reading J. R. R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring (use online Fellowship Study Guide as needed) (2) DUE: Seminar #2 (Written) Preparation (Tolkien & Fellowship of the Ring)
Wed. 10/8	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss Micrograde/WebGrade reports (incl. scored In-Class Writing #1 & Seminar #1). Conduct Seminar #2 (small group discussion); individual Seminar #2 Written Preparation & brief Seminar #2 Group Report due at end of class.

WK #4	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/13	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 1003-1012, 1013-1015: on Plot, Character, Setting, Point of View & Theme from Appendix 3: "The Elements of Fiction" (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 687-693, 921-923, 893-894: Edgar Allan Poe [U.S.A., 1809-1849]; "The Cask of Amontillado" [1846]; "The Importance of the Single Effect in a Prose Tale" [1842]; & "The Lust of Hate in Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado'" [by D. H. Lawrence, 1919] (3) DUE: READ Charters pp. 523-530, & 896-898: Guy de Maupassant [France, 1850-1893], "The Necklace" [1884; trans. Marjorie Laurie]; & "The Writer's Goal" [1884; trans. Mallay Charters]
	Recommended Background Reading: Charters pp. 995-998, from Appendix 2: "A Brief History of the Short Story"
	*IN-CLASS:* Presentation: Emergence of the Short Story, Literary Romanticism & Realism; Discuss assigned Poe, Maupassant, & Elements of Fiction readings, applying different Literary Methods & Approaches, to include: --Literary-Historical Contexts & Movements (Learning Outcome 3): e.g. Literary Romanticism & Realism --Elements of Narrative Fiction (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2): Plot, Character, Setting, Point of View, and Theme --The Authors' backgrounds, literary criticism & practices (Learning Outcome 4): Poe, Maupassant --Comparison/Contrast Analysis (Learning Outcome 6): Poe v. Maupassant, Short Story v. Novel genres
Wed. 10/15	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 156-158, 861-862, 999 & 104: Kate Chopin [U.S.A., 1851-1904], "The Story of an Hour [1894]; "How I Stumbled upon Maupassant" [1896]; & definitions of "interiorized plot" & "Epiphany" (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 305-318, 873-879: Charlotte Perkins Gilman [U.S.A., 1860-1935]; "The Yellow Wallpaper" [1892]; "Undergoing the Cure for Nervous Prostration" [1935]; "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper'" [1913]; & "A Feminist Reading of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'" [by Sandra M. Gilbert & Susan Gubar, 1979] (3) DUE: READ Charters pp. 134-135, 143-155, 869-873: Anton Chekhov [Russia, 1860-1904]; "The Lady with the Little Dog" [1899; trans. Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky]; & "Why We Like Chekhov" [by Richard Ford, 1998]
Wed. 10/15	*IN-CLASS:* Return scored Reading Response #1 & individual (informal written) Seminar #1 Preparation, distribute Micrograde Reports (to date) & discuss How to Access WebGrade. Assign prep for in-class Reading Response #2 and *Seminar #2* ( on Week #4 readings) Discuss assigned readings - Chopin, Gilman, Chekhov, interiorized plot & Epiphany - applying different Literary Methods & Approaches, to include: --Literary-Historical Contexts & Movements (Learning Outcome 3): e.g. Literary Romanticism & Realism, cont. --Elements of Narrative Fiction, & their Inter-Relationships (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2), cont'd. --The Authors (Learning Outcome 4): background information, authors' literary theories, practices, & influences --Comparison/Contrast Analysis (Learning Outcome 6 & 1): Poe, Maupassant, Chopin, Gilman, Chekhov; Variations within Elements of Narrative Fiction as used by these different authors --Others' Literary Criticism (Learning Outcome 5) - considering interpretations of professional literary critics & other ENG 104 students, & applying to one's own analysis & interpretation

Fall 2003 - Week # 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Finals

WK #5	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/20	(1) DUE: individual (informal written) Seminar #2 Preparation (Week #4 readings) (2) Be on time, bring Charters textbook & annotations, & be prepared to write in-class Reading Response #2 (Week #4 readings)
Mon. 10/20	IN-CLASS: Reading Response #2 (Week #4 readings - 15 min. in-class writing); Seminar #2 (Week # 4 readings) & brief Seminar #2 group report; *To be collected at end of class:* individual (informal written) Seminar #2 Preparation. Distribute handout directions for Midterm Literary Analysis Paper, Midterm Worksheet, Citing Sources Correctly & Using Sources Effectively
Wed. 10/22	(1) READ & BRING directions handouts for Midterm Literary Analysis Paper (2) REVIEW ENG 104 Syllabus: Learning Outcomes (including 8, 9, & 10), Course Grading (esp. Midterm Late Penalty & Midterm Revision Option offered only if turned in on time) & Plagiarism Policy *Recommended Resources:* --Charters, Appendix 4: "Writing about Short Stories" (pp. 1016-1043) --Online Example ENG 104 Student Midterms (to be linked & URL: TBA)
Wed. 10/22	IN-CLASS: Assign & discuss Midterm Literary Analysis Paper directions (handout) and Required preparation: --completed Midterm Worksheet (handout) --3 readable copies of (detailed) Outline and/or Preliminary Draft --Seminar #3 (Writer's Workshop) --Citing Sources Correctly & Using Sources Effectively (handouts)

WK #6	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/27	(1) DUE: Completed Midterm Worksheet (2) DUE: Three (3) readable copies of (detailed) Outline and/or Preliminary Draft (3) BRING questions re: Midterm directions handouts
Mon. 10/27	*IN-CLASS:* Return scored Reading Response #2 & individual (informal written) Seminar #2 Preparation, distribute Micrograde Reports (to date). Discuss student questions re: Midterm & directions handouts; Conduct Seminar #3 (small group Writer's Workshop): exchange, read, & discuss copies of Outlines/Preliminary Drafts; and discuss completed Midterm Worksheets *To Student Authors:* During class today, (1) Write the names of your Seminar #3 Writer's Workshop group members on your completed Midterm Worksheet; and (2) Record useful feedback & suggestions gained from Seminar #3 Writer's Workshop that will help you develop/strengthen/revise the Final Draft of your Midterm Literary Analysis Paper.
Wed. 10/29	(1) DUE: Final Draft of Midterm Literary Analysis Paper (to be graded) (2) ATTACH to Cora's copy of your Final Draft: --completed Midterm Worksheet, including . . . --recorded names of your Seminar #3 Writer's Workshop group members, and --all 3 copies of your (detailed) Outline and/or Preliminary Draft
Wed. 10/29	*IN-CLASS:* Exchange Reading & Response (another student's Final Draft of Midterm Literary Analysis Paper); then collect Midterm Literary Analysis Papers & Attachments. Presentation: Literary Modernism & 20th Century Trends

WK #7	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/3	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 339-343: Ernest Hemingway [U.S.A. 1898-1961] & "Hills Like White Elephants" [1927]. (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 268-275, 867-868: William Faulkner [U.S.A. 1897-1962]: "A Rose for Emily" [1931] and "The Meaning of 'A Rose for Emily'" [1959] (3) DUE: READ Charters pp. 1012-1013: "Style and Voice," "Symbolism and Allegory" from Appendix 3: "The Elements of Fiction"
	Recommended Background Reading: Charters pp. 999-1001, from Appendix 2 - "A Brief History of the Short Story"
	*IN-CLASS:* View film adaptation of "Hills Like White Elephants" [dir. Frederic Raphael; adapted by Joan Didion & John Gregory Dunn; from Women and Men: Stories of Seduction, 1990; Resource: Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0100949/ ]; Discuss Hemingway, Faulkner & Elements of Fiction readings, applying different Methods and Approaches (review & new), including: --Literary-Historical Contexts & Movements (Learning Outcome 3): 20th c. Literary Modernism --Elements of Narrative Fiction new and review, their Variations & inter-Relationships (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2): Hemingway, Faulkner, & previously studied authors --The Authors' backgrounds, literary criticism & practices (Learning Outcome 4): Hemingway & Faulkner --Comparison/Contrast Analysis (Learning Outcomes 6 & 3): Short Story/Novel v. Film Adaptation genres (i.e. "Hills Like White Elephants" & Fellowship of the Ring); Significant continuity (similarities) and change (differences) in the development of narrative fiction over time (evidenced in representative fiction from different literary periods & movements)
Wed. 11/5	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 380-387, 884-886: Shirley Jackson [U.S.A. 1919-1965], "The Lottery" [1948], and "The Morning of June 28, 1948, and 'The Lottery'" [1968] (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 299-304: Gabriel Garcia Marquez [Columbia b. 1928], and "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" [1955] (3) DUE: READ online "Critical Views of 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings'" [in Cora's Online Reserve article: restricted access directions given in class during Week #2]
	*IN-CLASS:* Discuss Jackson & Garcia Marquez readings, applying different relevant Methods & Approaches for Literary Study
Fri. 11/7: Last day to drop full-term classes with no grade on transcript; Last day to change audit/credit grading status or to add classes

WK #8	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Beginning Mon., 11/10: Instructor's signature is required on drop form to withdraw from a course, and grade of "W" will appear on student's transcript.
Mon. 11/10	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 780-785: John Updike [U.S.A. b. 1932] and "A & P" [1961] (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 468-470, & 892: Jamaica Kincaid [Antigua & U.S.A. b. 1949], "Girl" [1978], and "On 'Girl'" [1993] (3) DUE: READ Charters pp. 20-23, & 842-846: Margaret Atwood [Canada b. 1939], "Happy Endings" [1983], and "Reading Blind" [1989] (4) DUE: READ Charters pp. 578-582: Rick Moody [U.S.A. b. 1961] & "Boys" [2000]
	*IN-CLASS:* Return graded Midterm Literary Analysis Papers & etc., distribute Micrograde Reports (to date), & discuss Optional Revision. Discuss Updike, Kincaid, Atwood & Moody readings, applying different relevant Methods & Approaches for Literary Study
Tues. Nov. 11: VETERAN'S DAY - NO CLASSES & College is Closed
Wed. 11/12	(1) DUE: READ Charters pp. 260-267: Louise Erdrich [U.S.A. b. 1954] & "The Red Convertible" [1984] (2) DUE: READ Charters pp. 632-645, 895-896: Tim O'Brien [U.S.A. b. 1946], "The Things They Carried" [1986] & "On Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried'" [1994, by Bobbie Ann Mason]
	*IN-CLASS:* Discuss Erdrich & T. O'Brien readings, applying different relevant Methods & Approaches for Literary Study Assign prep for in-class Reading Response #3* and* *Seminar #4* (on Weeks #7 & #8 readings)

Fall 2003 - Week # 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Finals

WK #9	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/17	(1) DUE: individual (informal written) Seminar #4 Preparation (Weeks #7 & #8 readings) (2) Be on time, bring Charters textbook & annotations, & be prepared to write in-class Reading Response #3 (Weeks #7 & #8 readings)
Mon. 11/17	IN-CLASS: Reading Response #3 (Weeks #7 & #8 readings - 15 min. in-class writing); Seminar #4 (Weeks #7 & #8 readings) & brief Seminar #4 group report; *To be collected at end of class:* individual (informal written) Seminar #4 Preparation. Distribute handout directions for Final Project: Critical Review
Wed. 11/19	(1) READ & BRING handout directions for Final Project: Critical Review (2) Recommended deadline for Optional Revision of Midterm Literary Analysis Paper - Remember to ATTACH original graded version & Cora's Evaluation or Revision will not be accepted for re-grading.
Wed. 11/19	*IN-CLASS:* Assign & discuss handout directions for Final Project: Critical Review, and required preparation: --Topic Proposal & Working Bibliography --3 readable copies of Preliminary Draft --Seminar #5 (Writer's Workshop)

WK #10	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/24	(1) DUE: Topic Proposal for Final Project: Critical Review
	IN-CLASS: Discuss Topic Proposals & correct (MLA-style) documentation style for citing sources in an annotated bibliography like the Critical Review. Cora's copy of Topic Proposal due at end of class.
Wed. 11/26	(1) DUE: Working Bibliography for Final Project: Critical Review
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss scored Topic Proposals. Review & edit (in class) documentation style for sources listed in students' Working Bibliographies. Cora's copy of edited Working Bibliography due at end of class
Thurs. Nov. 27 & Fri. Nov. 28: THANKSGIVINGS HOLIDAY - NO CLASSES & College is Closed.

WK #11	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 12/1	(1) DUE: Bring any further questions re: Final Project: Critical Review (2) DEADLINE for any late/make-up work & Optional Revisions of Midterm
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss scored Working Bibliography, graded Optional Revisions of Midterm, & distribute updated Micrograde Reports Discuss further questions re: Final Project: Critical Review. Complete Student Survey: Self-Evaluation & Course Reflections (handout) - due at the end of class.
Wed. 12/3	(1) DUE: Three (3) readable copies of Preliminary Draft of Final Project: Critical Review
	IN-CLASS: Conduct Seminar #5 (small group Writer's Workshop): exchange, read, & discuss copies of Preliminary Drafts. *To Student Authors:* During class today, (1) Write the names of your Seminar #5 Writer's Workshop group members on your Preliminary Drafts; and (2) Record useful feedback & suggestions gained from Seminar #5 Writer's Workshop that will help you strengthen/revise the Final Draft of your Critical Review
Wed., 12/3: Last day to Withdraw from classes - Note Well: Instructor's signature is required on drop form, and grade of "W" will appear on student's transcript.

Fall 2003 - Week # 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Finals

WK #6	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon., 10/28	DUE: Completed Worksheet (for Literary Analysis Paper) - plus 1 additional readable copy to be turned in to Cora - & Seminar #3 Preparation [Cora's Online Reserve Articles: on Chekhov, Chopin, Gilman, Maupassant, Poe, Tolkien]
	*IN-CLASS:* Return & discuss graded Response Writing #1 & distribute Grade Reports to date (Note: did not happen till Wed. 10/30!) Seminar #3: Discuss & respond to completed Worksheets (Cora's copy of Worksheets due at the end of class). Distribute Literary Analysis Paper Directions/Requirements (handout) & Using Sources Effectively (handout)
Wed., 10/30	(1) BRING Questions re: Literary Analysis Paper & Using Source Effectively (handouts) (2) SKIM/BRING to class Appendix 4: "Writing about Short Stories" - Charters pp. 1016-1043.
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss graded Response Writing #1 & distribute Grade Reports to date: see Example Student Response Writings #1 Discuss Questions re: Literary Analysis Paper & Using Source Effectively (handouts) & Charters' Writing about Literature; Examine examples from Charters, & go over Citing Sources Correctly (new handout). [Time did not permit:] Presentation (if time permits): Narrative Fiction in the 20th Century
Using Sources Effectively URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/eng104/usingsources.htm Citing Sources Correctly (MLA Style) URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/eng104/citingsources.htm New Web Resource [under construction]: Response Writing Examples of Successful Student Response Writings URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/eng104/RWexamples.htm

FINALS WEEK: Dec. 8 to Dec. 12
Scheduled Final Exam Period: TUES., DEC. 9 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., DES 1	(1) DUE: Final Draft of Final Project: Critical Review (to be graded) (2) ATTACH to Cora's copy of your Final Draft: --Topic Proposal --Working Bibliography --all 3 copies of your Preliminary Draft, including . . . --recorded names of your Seminar #5 Writer's Workshop group members
Distribute updated Micrograde Reports, to be reviewed by students & corrected (if needed) during Final exam period.

	English 104 *tentative* Course Plan - Fall 2003 * LIKE EVEN THE BEST LAID PLANS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH ADVANCE NOTICE IN CLASS *
	Introduction to Literature: Fiction CRN #42856, Mon. & Wed. 12:30 - 1:45 pm, Jefferson 101 Instructor: Cora Agatucci
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