Week 1 – Introduction, Brave New World
Monday, August 24 – Computer Lab – Wthr 214
In Class: Introduction to Course Website; Diagnostic Essay (30 min)
Homework: Get books for course at Von’s. Bring to Tuesday’s Class: 1) A Hard Copy of the PDF version of the Syllabus with at least 1 suggestion for making a dynamic learning environment. We will brainstorm ideas and turn the Syllabus into a Class Contract. 2) A Hard Copy of the PDF version of the QTPC. 3) A Copy of Brave New World
Tuesday, August 25 – Heav 104
In Class: Notecards; Break into groups. We will review and revise the Syllabus into a Class Contract. Brief introduction to BNW.
Homework, due Thursday: Read pp. 3-71 of BNW. QTPC #1
Wednesday, August 26 – Conferences – Heav 225 (CRN 19089)
Assignment for Conferences: Bring at least 2 personal goals for the class (i.e., How would you like your writing to improve? What would you hope to learn in the class?) Bring these goals to conferences.
In Conferences: Review Diagnostic Essay. Personal Goals.
7:30-7:40 – Adam Banks
7:40-7:50 – Jasmine Jones
7:50-8:00 – Rebecca Kangas
8:00-8:10 – Erika Petruzzi
8:10-8:20 – Michael Radunz
Thursday, August 27 – Heav 104
In Class: Review QTPCs. Present BNW.
Homework, due Monday: Read 72-139 of BNW.
Friday, August 28 – Conferences – Heav 225
Assignment for Conferences: Bring at least 2 personal goals for the class (i.e., How would you like your writing to improve? What would you hope to learn in the class?) Bring these goals to conferences.
In Conferences: Review Diagnostic Essay. Personal Goals.
7:30-7:40 – Amanda Holt
7:40-7:50 – Jasna Hardin
7:50-8:00 – Amanda King
8:00-8:10 – Jenny Leung
8:10-8:20 – Shiyao Li
Week 2 – Brave New World
Monday, August 31 – Computer Lab – Wthr 214
In Class: Blog Expansion. Videos for BNW. Present Assignment #1
Homework, due Tuesday: Read the dystopic Handmaid’s Tale; Read “Introduction” and Browse Examples of “Utopias,” “Dystopias” and “Utopian Communities” at the Yale University Beinecke Library site; QTPC #2 (combine BNW reading with this reading for your Talking Point)
Tuesday, September 1 – Heav 104
In Class: QTPC. BNW Lecture. Sign Class Contract.
Homework, due Thursday: Read 140-197 of BNW. QTPC#3
Wednesday, September 2 – Conferences – Heav 225
Assignment for Conferences: Bring at least 2 personal goals for the class (i.e., How would you like your writing to improve? What would you hope to learn in the class?) Bring these goals to conferences.
In Conferences: Review Diagnostic Essay. Personal Goals.
7:30-7:40 – Brandon Ruppel
7:40-7:50 – Brandon Schwan
7:50-8:00 – Meredith Stefanik
8:00-8:10 – Lourdes Urena
8:10-8:20 – Nathan Vaneyk
Thursday, September 3 – Heav 104
In Class: Review QTPCs. Class Discussion. Tour Writing Lab – 8:00-8:20am – Heav 226
Homework, due Monday: Read 198-259 of BNW. End of BNW. QTPC#4 on 198-259 of BNW.
Friday, September 4 – Conferences – Heav 225 – LAST DAY OF ADD/DROP
Assignment for Conferences: Bring at least 2 personal goals for the class (i.e., How would you like your writing to improve? What would you hope to learn in the class?) Bring these goals to conferences.
In Conferences: Review Diagnostic Essay. Personal Goals.
7:30-7:40 – Laura Gonzalez-Escallon
7:40-7:50 – Richard Schwartz
7:50-8:00 – Audra Suiter
8:00-8:10 – Rose Trotto
8:10-8:20 – Wenyao Xie
Over the Weekend, due Tuesday: Read Maus I; QTPC#5 on Maus I, pp. 11-93
Week 3 – Maus I
Monday, September 7 – LABOR DAY – NO CLASS
Tuesday, September 8 – Heav 104
In Class: Assign Buddies; Present Maus I; QTPC
Homework, due Thursday: Read Maus I; QTPC #6 on Maus I, pp. 96-159
Wednesday, September 9 – Conferences – Heav 225
Assignment for Conferences: Bring your revised Diagnostic Essay. Bring an outline for your Research Paper and any progress on your rough draft.
7:30-7:40 – Adam Banks
7:40-7:50 – Jasmine Jones
7:50-8:00 – Rebecca Kangas
8:00-8:10 – Erika Petruzzi
8:10-8:20 – Michael Radunz
Thursday, September 10 – Heav 104
In Class: Maus I; QTPC
Homework, due Tuesday: Read Maus II; QTPC #7 on Maus II, pp. 11-74
Friday, September 11 – Conferences – Heav 225
Assignment for Conferences: Bring your revised Diagnostic Essay. Bring an outline for your Research Paper and any progress on your rough draft.
7:30-7:40 – Amanda Holt
7:40-7:50 – Jasna Hardin
7:50-8:00 – Amanda King
8:00-8:10 – Jenny Leung
Week 4 – Maus II
Monday, September 14 – Computer Lab – Wthr 214
In Class: Maus II Videos; Writing Exercise
Tuesday, September 15 – HICKS Undergraduate Library (G-959)
In Class: Research Presentation by Matthew M. Bejune, MLS; Finish “Stanford Prison Experiment” video
Due on Blogs: Maus II (first half); QTPC
Homework, due Thursday: Maus II; QTPC #8 on Maus II, pp, 77-136
Wednesday, September 16 – Conferences – Heav 225
Assignment for Conferences: Bring your revised Diagnostic Essay. Bring an outline for your Research Paper and any progress on your rough draft.
7:30-7:40 – Brandon Ruppel
7:40-7:50 – Brandon Schwan
7:50-8:00 – Meredith Stefanik
8:00-8:10 – Lourdes Urena
8:10-8:20 – Nathan Vaneyk
Thursday, September 17 – Heav 104
In Class: Maus II; We will discuss your QTPCs for the whole book, so bring copies of both.
Homework, due Tuesday: Read Disgrace 1-79
Friday, September 18 – Conferences – Heav 225
Due on Blogs: Rough Draft – Upload to your blogs through the Media Library in the Dashboard. Click Add New, and then select your file to upload. Make sure you check that it can be downloaded, as I will not accept technical excuses for lateness.
Assignment for Conferences: Bring your revised Diagnostic Essay. Bring an outline for your Research Paper and any progress on your rough draft.
7:40-7:50 – Richard Schwartz
7:50-8:00 – Audra Suiter
8:10-8:20 – Wenyao Xie
Homework, due Tuesday: Read Disgrace 1-79
