Syllabus addendum

Paper length per writing assignment will be four pages (minimum) for non-W students rather than three.

Students seeking more information on the “W” option should contact the Writing Initiative, which is now located in 152 Bowman Hall. A link to their website may be found on the class webpage.

“This is a writing-intensive (W) course approved to fulfill the upper tier of the graduation writing requirement (GWR). To receive W credit for this course, you must have successfully completed the first-year writing requirement (ENG 104 or its equivalent) and have completed at least 30 hours of coursework. Learning outcomes for the W course: 1) Write a paper that is essentially free of mechanical errors (grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax) and awkwardness, using a style that is appropriate to the purpose and audience. 2) Demonstrate an ability to discover, evaluate, and clearly present evidence in support of an argument in the subject area and utilize documentation that conforms to the formats and the citation conventions of the subject area. 3) Be aware that composing a successful text frequently takes multiple drafts, with varying degrees of focus on generating, revising, editing, and proofreading. 4) Write a capable, interesting essay about a complex issue (discipline-specific) for a general university audience.” (Senate-approved wording, taken from the Writing Initiative)

It is your responsibility as a student in this class to check the class website regularly for assignment materials, announcements, and changes in schedule made throughout the semester.

See change in schedule on 9/05. The Chaplin group presentation has been moved to 9/09, and the reading has been changed in the previous week, to accommodate the Labor Day holiday not included in the original class schedule.