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SPCH 9 F2011
Hi students, Welcome to fall
quarter!! The first week we will get you started with student
introductions and your first writing assignment for the class. I'm
looking
forward to getting to know you. Print out Week 1 assignments and bring
these to class with you. Be sure to purchase your texts and begin
reading week 1 assignments listed below. Have a great first
week!
spch 9 greensheet F2011
WEEK 1
Monday 9/26
What is an argument?
Reading Assignments
Structure of Argument, 6th edition, p. 167-170, p. 487 and p. 101-102 (due by Wed. 9/28)
Wednesday 9/28 11:30-12:20 Meet in ATC 102 for an In-Class Writing Assignment
12:35-1:45 meet in L45 Discuss Writing Assignment
End the hour with a get acquainted activity
WEEK 2
Reading Assignments
Due Monday 10/03/11 /Read from Deborah Tannen The Argument Culture p. 3-25 Ch. 1 "Fighting For Our Lives"
The Argument Culture by Deborah Tannen
In your view, what is one of Tannen's most important claims?
Highlight at least one passage that resonates with you (you will share this with your discussion group).
You don't have to write anything out before class, but we will do a quick exercise at the beginning of the class hour
to see what you have read and what you understand from the Tannen reading.
Have a great weekend!
Review and select one of the following writing assignments.
My favorite thing 2011
Write a letter
(or)
College Essay
Draft (3 copies) due Monday 10/10/11 at beginning of class period for peer review
Final draft due Wednesday 10/12/11 at beginning of class period
Wednesday 10/05/11 HOT TOPICS Think seriously about debate topics of interest to you. Meet in ATC 102
Everyone
is expected to come to class with two topics of interest by Wednesday October 5th. These topics should focus on current
controversial social and/or political issues that you feel strongly
about (i.e. ’11 election, foreign policy, environmental
issues/sustainable future, national health care, fiscal policy, free
speech, privacy rights, censorship, gay rights, etc). We have much to
think about with the current campaign. We will meet and do research in ATC 102. During the lab hour you will select two articles of substance and
credibility and prepare a citation using MLA. These articles are very
important as we will review these when choosing and researching topics
for our final argument assignment. You will carefully read the articles and highlight key passages. You will be asked to summarize at least one
of your articles for a small group.
Students, please complete the listening survey (takes less than five minutes!!) by going to:
http://www.research.fhda.edu/cgi-bin/rws3.pl?FORM=Listeninghabits
Students, Please visit the following website for additional college essay guidance. You may want to drop by the student success center to find out when they offer college essay writing workshops!!!
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/writing-reading-center/untitled.html
WEEK 3
Students, if you haven't already, please complete the listening survey (takes less than five minutes!!) by going to:
http://www.research.fhda.edu/cgi-bin/rws3.pl?FORM=Listeninghabits
1) The first hour we will review draft essays.
2) The second hour we will create a list of argument topics. By the end of the hour you will identify your first, second, and third choice topics.
Review and select one of the following writing assignments.
My favorite thing 2011
Write a letter
(or)
College Essay
Include essay prompt on your paper.
Draft (3 copies) due Monday 10/10/11 at beginning of class period for peer review (You will give one copy to me. You earn points for your draft and for peer review. Your draft should be substantial and as close to a final draft as possible.)
Final draft due Wednesday 10/12/11 at beginning of class period. Anything after the beginning of the class period will be counted as late.
Wednesday 10/12
Structure of Argument Ch. 1, 6, 7 (read by 10/12. note you do not have to read the essays.)
Review Structure of Argument Ch. 1,6,7
Work in argument teams.
Week 4
Monday Apply argument concepts to analysis of an article. Hand out debate/argument assignment.
Wednesday Research, argument team preparation, and exam review.
Hand out take-home portion of the exam/due Monday at beginning of class.
Week 5
Monday In-class quiz/exam at beginning of the hour on claims and Toulmin's argument model.
Take-home portion of the exam due at beginning of the hour.
Wednesday - Sample debate.
Wednesday impromptu debate (you will be assigned to read one of the following for Wednesday)
Federalists
Anti-federalists
(below are the same documents in .doc format)
Antifederalist in .doc format
Federalist in .doc format
Resolved: That a national government ought to ratify the constitution of the U.S. thus establishing a central government.
We will argue the following questions in a roundtable discussion format--
1. What do we mean by centralized/decentralized government?
2. Do we want a centralized government or do we want a change from the centralized British style rule? Why?
2. In what ways will the constitution strengthen/weaken our government?
3. Will central government take $ from states? Weaken/strengthen state authority?
4. What needed safeguards and protections will the constitution provide that we don’t have?
5. How can we prevent a corrupt centralized/decentralized government?
6. What is the responsibility of the government to the people and the responsibility of the people to the government?
Week 6
Monday We will view and discuss the following debate in class on Monday. You do not have to view it in advance.
NPR Intelligence Squared Debate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpT0FQJClQA&;feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL03891FF33E3AFDD8
Wednesday Debate preparation and sign up for presentation date
Week 7
Monday / counterargument, works cited (bring at least one of your articles to class), debate prep
Wednesday Debate outline draft due (10 pts poss)
Due from debaters at the beginning of the hour Wednesday Nov 9
2 arguments w/evidence to support your proposition due/outlined/see sample
2 counterarguments w/evidence due/outlined/see sample handout
Works cited list
Due from moderators at the beginning of the hour Wednesday Nov 9
Background and status quo/outlines/see sample handout
4-6 questions w/ probing follow-up questions
Works cited list
Rottenberg Reading Ch. 9 (6th ed) Avoiding Flawed Logic (if time permits we will discuss this Wednesday--if not we will discuss later)
What inductive reasoning, comparison, and/or causal reasoning can you identify in your outlines?
What fallacies can you identify in your outlines/arguments?
Quote of the week
"And it ought to be remembered that there is
nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or
more uncertain of success, than to take the lead in the introduction of
a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those
who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in
those who may do well under the new. This coolness arises partly from
fear of the opponents, who have the laws on their side, and partly from
the incredulity of men, who do not readily believe in new things until
they have had a long experience with them. Thus it happens that
whenever those who are hostile have the opportunity to attack they do
it like partisans, whilst the others defend lukewarmly...." - Niccolo
Machiavelli (1513)
Wednesday Nov 9 WE WILL NOT MEET IN THE ATC LAB. Meet in class for impromptus. (10 pts poss)
Week 8, 9 & 10
Monday November 14 you will have the full class period to run through your debate/roundtable discussion. This will be your last in-class prep for your presentation.
Have you read Chapter 9?
Good work on your debates. remember the following (these are included in your evaluation form)--
- everyone on your team should have the same resolution--your position is the only thing that is different!
- you need proof to support your claims in the form of evidence (cases/expert opinion/statistics)
- don't forget to cite and explain your sources
- as a team you want to balance presentations + interaction
- think quality not quantity. focus on the most compelling arguments and give us some insight into those arguments
Argument presentations/please hand your final draft outlines to me before you present (rough draft 10 pts/final draft 15 pts)
Mon 11/13 We will discuss what is appropriate/inappropriate/offensive?
11/13 It is critical that you attend class for your debate run-through. Your team can't do a complete run-through if you aren't there. Keep working on your outlines/arguments!
Wed 11/16 U.S. should grant citizenship to illegal immigrants living in the U.S.
Mon 11/21 Slut walks (please get your exact resolution to me)
11/21 Organized religion is harmful to society.
Wed 11/23 The death penalty should be abolished in the U.S.
11/23 Corn syrup should be banned.
Mon 11/28 Euthanasia should be an option for terminal illness.
11/28 Is an education worth it?
Wed 11/30 What constitutes police brutality?
Wed 11/30 Athletes are degrading America.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Week 10,11,12
DEBATE PRESENTATIONS
Final Argument Paper draft due Wednesday Dec. 7 (3 copies)
Final draft due Monday Dec. 12 at the beginning of the hour. We will do a class reflection/closing activity.
Rewrites due by Friday Dec 16 during our final exam period in L45 11:30-12:30. Attach drafts with peer feedback.
If you have questions about what rewrite would benefit you most, speak with me on Monday Dec 12 after our class reflection/closing activity.
Please complete the following 2 surveys by the end of week 11
Listening habits survey
http://www.research.fhda.edu/cgi-bin/rws3.pl?FORM=Listeninghabits
PRCA-24
http://www.research.fhda.edu/cgi-bin/rws3.pl?FORM=prcapost
Happy Holidays!
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