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EWRT 2 Summer SessionEnglish Writing 2: Critical Reading, Writing, Thinking
Instructor: Rebecca Board Liljenstolpe | Contact Information
Course Description
EWRT 2 is a transfer level writing course designed to prepare students for research and argumentation. Students will study the principles of argumentation, such as the logical structure of arguments, how to use evidence effectively, and how to move an audience, and they will practice generating, structuring, and supporting their own arguments through guided practice and formal writing projects.
Course Materials
Textbook: Writing ARGUMENTS, Concise 4th Ed. by Ramage et al. (ISBN: 0-321-41289-3).
There are several editions of this book out. If you are not sure which one to buy, here is an enlarged photo of the front cover you should look for.
You will also need high speed internet access.
Course Requirements
Participation in Online Community 100 pts
We will discuss specific issues from the reading assignments in our online Catalyst classroom. I like to refer to this space as our “Class Café,” a place where we meet for conversation and constructive dialogue about the course materials. The class café helps personalize the online classroom, giving students a chance to talk with one another, ask questions, give and receive feedback, and explore the reading assignments in a dynamic, collaborative community. It works best when everyone participates, and for this reason, it is a requirement worth 100 points of your grade.
• You should post Monday, Wednesday and one other day to receive full credit. 3 posts will earn you an A for the week. 2 posts will earn you a B. 1 post will earn you a C
Reading Quizzes 50 pts
Students will demonstrate their understanding of argumentative elements in quizzes covering assigned chapters in the textbook. Quizzes will be available in Catalyst through Saturday the week they are due.
Quiz 1: chps 1-4 (week 2) | Quiz 2: Appendix One (week 4) Quiz 3: chps 5-8 (week 5)
Papers 175 points
Students will write three argumentative papers throughout the quarter.
Paper 1: An Analysis of Sources of Disagreement in a Controversy
25 points due Wednesday week 2
Paper 2: Supported Enthymeme
50 points due end of week 4
Paper 3: An Unpopular Argument
100 points due end of week 6
Paper Topic Restrictions: I do not accept papers on the following topics because I have read too many of them, because the pro/con arguments are well-established and well-documented, and because they are unoriginal.
NO: gun control, abortion, death penalty, immigration, racial profiling, stem cell research, legalizing drugs
Try to pick a current topic you know a lot about--an issue being discussed at your school, at your workplace, on your TV or car radio, in your current newspaper, at your dinner table. Imagine you are writing your paper to someone you know--a friend, a family member, a co-worker or supervisor. What dilemma or issue would you take up with this specific person? THIS is the kind of topic that will interest you and that you will be able to write a lot about. And I will really enjoy reading it!
Instructor Policies
• Instructor expects an atmosphere of mutual responsibility and respect. This is crucial in order to form a place where each person feels comfortable and welcome. It is risky for anyone to put ideas on the table for others to examine and compare, but it’s even more risky for students who are traditionally loathe to speak out in class. Being conscientious of the diversity of experience, opinion, and learning styles will best foster an open community where each person feels comfortable expressing themselves. Help each other find your voices by learning to listen to others. Practice patience and diplomacy by learning to respectfully disagree, even if this means holding your tongue when you feel the urge to criticize or ridicule another’s opinion.
• Students are expected to participate regularly in order to receive course credit. Students who disappear for more than two weeks may be dropped from the course.
• Students are responsible for dropping or withdrawing from the course. The final date to withdraw from the course is SUMMER DATE?. Any student actively enrolled after the final date to withdraw must receive a letter grade.
• Please note: late work often receives last priority. When I get busy teaching a class and grading assignments, I sometimes neglect things that were turned in late. Remind me if you are missing a grade for something you turned in late.
• Essays must be spellchecked and proofread for grammar, punctuation and sentence structure and submitted on time to avoid 5 point/day late penalty.
• Plagiarized work will receive zero points and can not be made up.
Reading, Quiz, and Paper Schedule
Week 1:
(By Monday) Chapter 1 Argument: An Introduction (3-18)
(By Wednesday) Chapter 2 Reading Arguments (19-44)
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Week 2:
(By Monday) Chapter 3 Writing Arguments (45-63)
(By Wednesday) Chapter 4 The Core of an Argument: A Claim with Reasons (67-77)
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Paper 1 Due Wednesday
Quiz 1 Chapters 1-4
Week 3:
(By Monday) Chapter 5 The Logical Structure of Arguments (78-88)
(By Wednesday) Chapter 6 Using Evidence Effectively (94-108)
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Week 4:
(By Monday) Post draft of Paper 2 and read Appendix One (275-79)
(By Wednesday) Post peer review sheets to two classmates' papers
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Logical Fallacies Exercise/Quiz
Paper 2 Due Friday
Week 5:
(By Monday) Chapter 7 Moving Your Audience: Ethos, Pathos, Kairos (112-20)
(By Wednesday) Chapter 8 Accommodating Your Audience: Treating Differing Views (121-35)
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Quiz 2 Chapters 5-8
Week 6:
(By Monday) Post draft of Paper 3
(By Wednesday) Post peer review sheets to two classmates' papers
(By Saturday) Finish all conversation in the class cafe
Paper 3 due Friday
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