Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (HUM 102-011)
Summer I 2012 Semester – Meeting Dates: May 21-June 25
Meeting Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Meeting Room: Cullimore 110
Lecturer’s Office: Cullimore Hall 115D
Phone: 973-596-5472
Email: waltzcu@adm.njit.edu
Meeting Hours: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Meeting
Lecturer: Prof. Waltz-Cummings
Office Hours: By appointment only: Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday (12:30-1PM)
(Inside Writing Center area)
Course Description
This course focuses on enhanced written and oral communication skills; emphasizes reading and interpretation of
literary forms; incorporates critical analysis of literary works; provides instruction in methods of research using print and
on-line sources; emphasizes writing about literature. HUM 102 continues the study of humanities begun in previous
HUM classes, drawing from literature, history, film, cultural studies and the social sciences to provide opportunities to
enhance critical reading, writing, speaking and research skills.
Prerequisite
Satisfactory completion of HUM 101
Assigned Course Texts
Alison Booth, Kelly J. Mays. The Norton Introduction to Literature, Portable Tenth Edition; ISBN: 978-0-393-91164-0
Course Objectives
To enable the student to:
a) Understand fundamental standards of college writing
b) Develop essays exhibiting a coherent structure and, as appropriate, integrating research
c) Discuss, revise, and edit multiple drafts of an essay
d) Utilize feedback from instructors and classmates to develop their writing skills
e) Use writing-to-learn strategies (such as journals and mapping) to develop their understanding of
course content and to think critically about that content
f) Understand and consider the importance of developing their writer’s “voice” and to consider their
audience as a means to discover something unique about their own writing
g) Explore a new appreciation for writers and their works
Student Learning Outcomes
By completion of this course, students will:
a) Demonstrate fundamental standards of college writing
b) Develop essays exhibiting a coherent structure and, as appropriate, integrating research
c) Develop revision and editing skills to be applied to multiple drafts of their essays
d) Apply feedback from instructors and classmates to develop their writing and their writing process
e) Developing writing-to-learn strategies (such as journals and mapping) to develop their understanding
of course content and to think critically about that content
f) Identify effective writing strategies to address a variety of audiences
g) Develop an appreciation for writers and their works, and to discover something unique about our own
writing
Plagiarism
If you intentionally plagiarize, you will receive an “F” for the assignment and you will fail the course. Plagiarism
is a serious academic offence that is not taken lightly. When you use other sources or materials that are not
yours, you need to make sure that you give proper credit to the author by citing his/her work. If you have any
questions about plagiarism, you can make an appointment with me or visit the Writing Center to make sure
that you are citing correctly and thus avoid any unintentional plagiarism.
Academic Integrity
Each student in HUM 101 is required to sign the Honor Code Agreement. The URL for University Code on
Academic Integrity: http://integrity.njit.edu
Class Participation and Attendance
Attendance and participation are essential to the success of any class and any student’s personal achievement.
Assignments should be completed before the corresponding class meetings and I expect you to come to class
prepared to share, discuss, and reflect on what you have learned. Please also do not hesitate to ask questions
whenever you do not understand something that has been assigned, the writing process can sometimes be
difficult and there is no reason to be embarrassed if you are struggling with something.
You should try not to miss any classes, because it can cause the quality of your writing to suffer. However, if
you must miss a class, it is imperative that you keep up with your writing assignments and find out what you
missed during the class meeting since it will have an impact on your future assignments. In addition, after
three absences, you can expect your final grade to be lowered. If you have more than six unexcused
absences-you will, in all probability, fail the course.
Course Requirements
Research Paper (30%),
Oral Presentations (20%)
Weekly In-Class Writing/journaling assignments/essays (20%)
Quizzes & Final Exam (10%)
Research Roadmaps & Research Paper Proposal (10%)
Class Attendance/Participation (10%)
Research Roadmap: Information Literacy
The Research Roadmap provides online access to information-related resources and skills required in
HUM102. Upon successful completion of the HUM102 Research Roadmaps module, you will be better able to
recognize different types of sources and their uses; locate information on the web, in books, journals,
electronic indexes/databases (including periodical articles); select and use appropriate criteria for evaluating
information in order to identify useful materials; information ethically and legally; use MLA citation style to
cite materials consistently and accurately; and feel more confident about conducting research for academic
work. Late assignments are not accepted and workshop attendance cannot be rescheduled.
Out of Class Writing assigned this semester will include a research paper, 5 pages in length, and essays, 5
paragraphs long. Other assignments may include short answer essays. All papers must be typed. They are to
be double spaced with one inch margins all around. Use a standard font and font size (12 pt. Times New
Roman or Courier New). Any late papers will suffer a lowered grade. Papers handed in more than a week past
the original due date will not be accepted. The research paper will go through significant revisions over the
course of the semester so that your best work will be presented. For the research paper, at least three of the
outside sources must be hard copy (books/journals). All sources, including information found on the internet,
must be cited. A description of the MLA format can be found on the NJIT website.
In Class Writing (Journal Entries) will usually be announced in advance, but can also be given on the spot. The
best way to prepare is to come to class having read and reviewed the day’s assignment.
Oral Presentations are an important element of this course. You will be required to present your research
paper to the class. It is not to be read in class, but rather presented as a 10 minute lecture. All presentations
need to be interactive and incorporate a visual aid.
Academic Calendar
Please note the following dates: June 13 – Withdrawal deadline
Late Penalty: All assignments are to be submitted on or before the specified deadline. Since this is an intensive
and accelerated course, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted after the initial deadline date.
Class Schedule (All in-class activities due end of class) – PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO CLASS
Week 1 - 5/21 – Introduction to course, texts, Icebreakers/Laptop Navigation: Moodle/Research
Roadmaps Overview/Reader’s Workshop: What is Literature? What are the genres of literature? Why
read literature? Why study literature? (pp. 1-32) “Fiction: Reading, Responding, and Writing/Plot” (pp.
32-68) /Persepolis/In-class Activity: 1. “Research Roadmaps” 2. Journal Entry#1
Assignment – 1. Review “Chapter Summary: Fiction: Understanding the Text” in Moodle 2. Complete the
“Fiction Genre Quiz” in Moodle. Due 5/27 (10% of grade) 3. Bring your laptop to next class
5/23 – Graphic Novel Examples/Overview & Activity/Activity: Watch “Persepolis”/In-class - 1. Essay#1
(20% of grade) 2. Graphic story.
Assignment – 1. Complete and finalize graphic novel story presentation (20% of grade) 2. Complete the first
Research RoadMaps Activity #1 (10% of grade) Due 5/24 Bring your laptop to next class
5/24 – Graphic story presentations/Reader’s Workshop: “Narration, Point of View, and Character” (pp. 102129)/“The Cask of Amontillado”/Laptop Navigation: “Hills Like White Elephants” (Moodle) and “Girl”
(YouTube). Complete “Hills Like White Elephants” Comprehension Quiz in Moodle/In-class Activity: 1. Journal
entry#2 (20% of grade) 2. Essay #2 (20% of grade)
Assignment – 1. Complete the “Writing Process Quiz” on Moodle. (10% of grade) 2. Complete the Research
RoadMap Quiz#2 (10% of grade) Due 5/27
Week 2- 5/28 – NO CLASS - Assignment – 1. Complete the Research RoadMap Quiz#3 (10% of grade) Due
5/30
5/30 – Laptop Navigation & Reader’s Workshop: “Sample Writing” pp. 206-211 and “Symbol and Figurative
Language”pp.212-218./Read & Discuss “Recitatif” (Moodle) pp.130-145/ In-class Activity: Racial Profiling
Exercise. 1. Journal entry#3 (20% of grade) 2. Essay #3 (20% of grade) 3. Peer Review of essay.
Assignment – 1. Type up Research Paper Proposal (an outline including thesis statement and a one-page
proposal describing your choice of literary works you will defend, what literary critical approach and writing
strategy you will use to argue your claims in your final research paper) (10% of grade) Due 5/31
5/31 MANDATORY Research RoadMaps Workshop – We will meet at GITC 2305 at 9AM/Research Paper
Proposal Peer Review
Assignment – 1. Research RoadMaps Annotated Bibliography (at least three hard sources with annotation)
(10% of grade) 2. Read the all sections in “The Research Essay” and “Quotation, Citation, and Documentation”
in Moodle. Complete the “The Research” and “Quotation” Quizzes (10% of grade) 3. Bring a personal item that
is symbolic to you or your family to next class. Each student will present their item to the rest of the class. (2
minutes) (20% of grade) 4. Read “Critical Approaches” (pp. 1317-1347) Bring you laptop to next class Due 6/4
Week 3 - 6/4 – Symbolism Presentations/Reader’s Workshop: Read pp. 218-231 & Discuss “The Birth-Mark”
(Moodle) and “A Wall of Fire Rising” pp. 232-244/In-class Activity: Journal entry#4/Laptop Navigation:
Complete “Comprehension - "The Birthmark" Quiz on Moodle. (10% of grade)/Critical Approaches & Research
Paper Review – Write a 5 page-paper, not including the separate Annotated Bibliography page, analyzing two
poems or stories in your text (not previously reviewed literary works from class assignments) and draws on 3
secondary (outside) sources. At least one of these sources must be a work of literary criticism (a book or
article in which a scholar interprets your author’s work)(30% of grade)
6/6 – Theme pp. 246-249/Reader’s Workshop: “The Yellow Wallpaper” pp. 315-328 and “A Good Man is Hard
to Find” pp. 396-409/In-class Activity: Journal Entry#5 (20% of grade) Assignment – Bring your laptop to next
class
6/7 – “The Power of the Word” movie/Reader’s Workshop: Poetry: Reading, Responding, Writing pp.438467/Laptop Navigation: Complete “Poetry Genre" Quiz on Moodle./In-class Activity: Journal Entry#6 – (20%
of grade)
Week 4 - 6/11 – Reader’s Workshop: Poetry: Theme & Tone pp. 475-488/Discuss “Woodchucks,” “Aunt
Jennifer’s Tigers,” “Those Winter Sundays,” Green Chile,” “Alzheimer’s,” and “Begotten”/In-class Activity:
Journal Entry#7 – (20% of grade)/Essay #5
Assignment – 1. Complete Research Paper Draft and Oral Presentation Proposal (outline format) 2. Read
Speaker pp. 496-511 due 6/13 Bring your laptop to next class
6/13 – Research Papers Drafts & Oral Presentation Proposal Due/Reader’s Workshop: Situation and Setting
pp. 512-544/”Daystar,” “To a Daughter Leaving Home,” ”Dover Beach,” “The Night-Wind,” “Point Shirley,”
“Morning Song,” “Morning,” and “Cultural Homelands: An Album”/ Laptop Navigation: Complete “Dover
Beach” Comprehension Quiz in Moodle/ In-class Activity: Situation & Setting Exercise/Peer Review of
Research Paper Draft and Oral Presentation Proposal/Journal entry#8- (20% of grade)
6/14 – Language pp. 545-586/ Language exercise/”My Papa’s Waltz,” ”Sex without Love,” “The Red
Wheelbarrow,” “This is Just to Say,” “Marks,” “I am like a Rose,” “One Perfect Rose,” and “The Sick Rose”/Inclass Activity: Journal entry#9 (20% of grade)/ Final Exam Review
Assignment – 1. Finalize Research Paper with Annotated Bibliography due 6/18
Week 6 - 6/18 – Research Papers Due/Final Exam
6/20 – Oral Presentations (10 minutes each)
6/21 – Student Conferences (Final Grades)/Last day to meet with Instructor