ENGL 100
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
FALL 2011
Waiver Requirement Guidelines for
English Composition, ENGL 100
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia students who are strong writers can be excused from the
requirement of a semester course in English Composition on the basis of a portfolio
of high school work. If you are a good writer, have been admitted to SUNY
Fredonia and have decided to attend, you are encouraged to send a portfolio to the
English Department as soon as possible. If your portfolio is received by June 1st,
you will know whether you are excused from ENGL100 (English Composition)
before you select courses for your first semester. The guidelines for preparing this
portfolio are listed below:
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Most of the papers should be typed, although an occasional
handwritten paper is fine. Copies with teacher’s comments may be
submitted.
A portfolio must contain at least four papers.
At least one paper, but preferably more, must be a finished product
with its earlier draft or drafts.
You may include papers on any subjects, for any classes. If you
intend to be an English major, you should be sure to include some
papers you wrote for English classes.
At least one, but preferably more, must be an expository or persuasive
paper, a paper in which you state and defend some ideas or views, or
a paper in which you present your research findings; ideally, at least
one paper should be longer, perhaps 1000 words.
At least one paper should have footnotes and a list of works cited in
proper form (MLA, APA, or whatever documentation system is
appropriate).
You may include creative submissions like poems or stories, as long as
you also include expository or persuasive papers.
The papers do not need to be “clean” copies, so you may send copies
of papers as your teachers returned them to you.
In keeping with these guidelines, a paper explaining an event is
acceptable but not all of the papers should be personal narratives.
Please send or bring your portfolio to the English Department, 277 Fenton
Hall, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063. In a brief cover letter, kindly include
the name and address of your high school and your Fredonia major (including
“liberal studies”). We would like to notify your future department if you are
granted an exemption. Also be sure to include your home, local, and Email address.
ENGL 100 01, 04
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
Students will experience writing tasks that reflect authentic
writing situations, moving the student toward a greater awareness of
their responsibilities as a writer in the academic community and in
larger social and professional contexts. The course will focus on
composition as an interactive and dynamic process of critical reading
and writing. We will discuss visual and written communication as a
social act engaging us in ongoing conversation about contemporary
concerns and ideas. Students will compose texts in multiple drafts,
revising based on peer feedback, self-reflection, instructor written
comments, and teacher-student conferences. We will work with a
variety of mediums and modes of composition determined by the
rhetorical situations of each project.
Readings:
Maimon, Elaine P. et al. A Writer’s Resource, 2nd ed.
Assignments:
 Engaging University Learning, Critical essay
 Professional Letter
 Visual Literacy Essay
 Community-Based Research Project
 Reflective Literacy Piece
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
01
04
Instructor:
S. McGee
MWF
MWF
8-8:50
9-9:50
ENGL 100 02
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
TA
Readings:
TBA
Exams, Papers:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
TBA
8-8:50
ENGL 100 03, 06, 10
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
A writing-workshop course in which students understand and
practice writing-process elements; compose essays using a variety of
rhetorical strategies and research methods; and use critical reading,
writing, and discussion as a means of situating themselves in a world of
ideas.
Readings:
Lunsford, Andrea. The Everyday Writer. 4th ed.
Boston: Bedford/St.Martins. 2009.
Rottenberg, Annette and Donna Winchell. Elements of Argument.
9th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2006.
Assignments:
Five argument papers (3 – 4 pages), journals, speech, and
source review
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
03
06
10
Instructor:
K. Brown
MWF
MWF
MWF
9-9:50
10-10:50
12-12:50
ENGL 100 05, 08, 12
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
I believe that writing creates and promotes “good” writing. To
that end, I focus on the process of writing and the process of revisioning
one’s writing. I utilize small group writing and editing and “free”
writing, in addition to allotting time in class for one-on-one instruction.
Readings:
Diana Hacker’s A Pocket Style Manual (4th ed.); Student samples.
Assignments:
“Soundtrack of My Life” (in 3 parts); Letter-to-the-Editor;
Annotated Bibliography; I-Search Essay; Journal entries; and peer
response sessions.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
05
08
12
Instructor:
A. Fearman
MWF
MWF
MWF
10-10:50
11-11:50
12-12:50
ENGL 100 07, 15
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
This section of composition uses communication technology to
explore the writing process. Each week, two classes are held in the lab to
workshop a variety of writing assignments. Students will examine
various approaches to the writing process; discover and design a
personalized writing method; develop a critical eye for editing and
revising; and explore the interdisciplinary applications of good writing.
Assessment for this course is portfolio based. There are no quizzes
or tests. Students will be evaluated on their growth as writers and
ability to demonstrate that growth. Portfolio reviews and writing
conferences are scheduled regularly throughout the semester to provide
individualized coaching opportunities.
Readings:
Bullock, Richard H., Maureen Daly. Goggin, and Francine Weinberg.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Readings and Handbook.
New York: W.W. Norton &, 2008. Print.
ISBN-10: 0-393-93020-3
Additional materials will be provided on our Angel page.
Assignments:
Portfolio Completion- essays, blogs, reflections, and reviews
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
07
15
Instructor:
K. Hamilton-Kraft
MWF
MWF
10-10:50
2- 2:50
ENGL 100 09
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Reading and Writing Effective Arguments
Description:
Every day, we are bombarded with different kinds of arguments;
we encounter them as we commute to work, relax in front of the
television or surf the Internet, and even as we engage in our daily job or
school-related activities. As the writers of the textbook Everything’s an
Argument suggest, “[f]rom the latest blog entry to the presidential seal,
from the American flag to the Toyota Prius green-leaf logo, from the
latest hip-hop hit to the brand identity of Nike, texts everywhere beckon
for a response” (Lunsford, Ruszkiewicz, and Walters vii). Whether we
realize it or not, the arguments we encounter every day may
simultaneously reflect and shape the way we think about, understand,
and react to the world in which we live.
Over the course of the semester, we will think about and analyze
how the beliefs and values of our society are reflected in and
(re)constructed by the different kinds of arguments we encounter every
day. You will be asked to engage in this line of inquiry by exploring
topics or issues that allow you to take on the role of expert, from
education to popular culture to social networking. Over the course of
the semester, you will be asked to 1.) analyze and summarize the
arguments of other writers, 2.) develop thesis statements that reflect
your perspective on the reading(s), and 3.) construct persuasive
arguments that engage with and/or pose viable alternatives to the
viewpoints proposed by the writers in your reading sequence. As a
culminating experience for the course, you will be asked to engage in a
service-learning project that will allow you to apply your writing skills
in a real-world setting.
Note: Students should be prepared to spend class time
discussing drafts through peer-review sessions and writing
workshops. Students will be expected to engage in small-group
writing activities on a regular basis as well.
Readings:
Diana Hacker, A Pocket Style Manual (Bedford St. Martins, 2008)
Andrea A. Lunsford, John J. Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters,
Everything’s an Argument: With Readings (5th edition, Bedford
St. Martins, 2010).
Assignments:
Writer’s Journal
Persuasive Essays
Research Paper
Service-Learning Project
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
K. Hanley
11-11:50
ENGL 100 11
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
A writing-workshop course in which students understand and practice
writing-process elements; compose essays using a variety of rhetorical
strategies and research methods; and use critical reading, writing, and
discussion as a means of situating themselves in a world of ideas.
Readings:
Changing Minds
A Writer’s Reference 6th Ed
Jon Ford and Marjorie Ford
Diana Hacker
Assignments:
- Five papers using a variety of rhetorical strategies
- A research paper in the form of argument
- A writer’s journal
- Class Discussions on the important issues of the day
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
C. Thomas Craig
12-12:50
ENGL 100 13
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
TBA
Readings:
TBA
Exams, Papers:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
TBA
1-1:50
ENGL 100 14
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
This section of Composition is a structured writing workshop with
particular emphasis on the prewriting and revision process. Students
will examine various approaches to the writing process; discover and
design a personalized writing method; develop a critical eye for editing
and revising; and explore the interdisciplinary applications of good
writing.
We use all available technology to enhance our learning
environment. Angel and Google Docs provide an online community
where we exchange reactions and share ideas.
Assessment for this course is portfolio based. There are no quizzes
or tests. Students will be evaluated on their growth as writers and
ability to demonstrate that growth. Portfolio reviews and writing
conferences are scheduled regularly throughout the semester to provide
individualized coaching and learning opportunities.
Readings:
Bullock, Richard H., Maureen Daly. Goggin, and Francine Weinberg.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Readings and Handbook.
New York: W.W. Norton &, 2008. Print.
ISBN-10: 0-393-93020-3
Additional materials will be provided on our Angel page.
Assignments:
Portfolio Completion- essays, discussion posts, reflections, and
reviews
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
K. Hamilton-Kraft
1-1:50
ENGL 100 16
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
An experiential, student-based workshop writing course intended to improve
communication skills through the practice and development of written composition.
Research skills, personal voice, grammar and mechanics of writing skills are
developed throughout the semester. Students choose their own research topics. Due
to workshop activities, class participation and attendance significantly affect final
grade.
Readings:
Students will read and listen to a variety of sources including and beyond the
textbook: Subject and Strategy. Popular periodicals such as the Smithsonian
Magazine, The New York Times and Science News are studied in this course, along
with news sources such as Nation Public Radio.
Assignments:
A variety of research assignments throughout the semester build into a final
paper where the students synthesize semester-long research of events in one year
into a comprehensive composition using their own unique voice. The final
examination requires students to write a personal essay on a topic of their choice.
Personal Narrative: first practice paper; no research required
Fictional Autobiography: research someone famous or infamous; pretend
you are them
H.I.P.E. Research (Historical International Political Event): an informative
article and an editorial will be composed
S.N.E. (Scientific News Event) an analytical, objective paper on a
controversial event
M.A.S.E. (Music, Arts or Sports Event) a brochure and a review will be
composed
FINAL PAPER: synthesize prior research into comprehensive paper
Final Essay: “This I believe” statement based on the radio broadcast
program.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
K. Moore
2-2:50
ENGL 100 17
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
TBA
Readings:
TBA
Exams, Papers:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
TBA
2-2:50
ENGL 100 18
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
English Composition is an experiential, student-based writing-workshop
course in which students understand and practice various stages of the
writing process. Students will compose essays using narration,
description, persuasion, exposition, and explanation. Students will use
writing and discussion as a means of situating themselves in a world of
ideas. Emphasis will be placed on reading and thinking critically.
Readings:
Hacker, Diana. A Pocket Style Manual 5e with 2009 MLA Update.
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2009.
Krakauer, Jon. Into the Wild. New York: Anchor, 2007.
Assignments:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MW 4:30-5:50
Instructor:
D. Laurie
ENGL 100 19, 20
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
This is a student-centered writing workshop course designed to
enable students to become better acquainted with the functions and
techniques of the basic forms of discourse---narration, exposition,
description, and argumentation. Students will practice various stages
of the writing process while crafting essays within these four basic
forms. The underlying goal of this particular course is to improve
students’ ability to write effectively as well as to help them approach a
writing assignment of any kind with less anxiety and trepidation. The
thought here is that the more we write the more comfortable we become
with the writing process.
Readings:
Diana Hacker: RULES FOR WRITERS 6th edition
Kirszner & Mandell: PATTERNS FOR COLLEGE WRITING
11th edition
Assignments:
Methods and activities for instruction include lecture, reading
assignments, class discussion, group work, peer editing, in-class
“sharing” of written pieces, and journal use. Students will complete five
or six formal essays that demonstrate their competency in regard to the
four forms of discourse. They will also be keeping a six week journal in
the hope that, through regular writing, they will discover not only
improved ability at written expression but also a greater ease at writing
and, perhaps, even unexpected enjoyment!
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
19
20
Instructor:
B. Barnard
TR
TR
8-9:20
9:30-10:50
ENGL 100 21
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
TBA
Readings:
TBA
Exams, Papers:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
TBA
11-12:30
ENGL 100 22, 24
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
Compositions is an experiential, student-based workshop in which
students practice and understand various stages of the writing process
through composing various genres using narration, description,
persuasion, exposition and explanation. Students will recognize the use
of writing and discussion as means of situating themselves in a world of
ideas.
Critical reading will also be a part of the course.
Required texts:
“Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center”
Reed Library: http:// www.fredonia.edu/library
Assignments include but are not restricted to the following:
Personal writing
Business letter
Critical review
Taxonomy essay
Problem/solution essay
Persuasion/argument essay
I-Search paper
Additional writing may be included as desired or needed.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
22
24
Instructor:
D. Johnston
TR
TR
12:30-1:50
2-3:20
ENGL 100 23
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
The course adopts the suggestions of James Moffet in Universe of
Discourse that students should learn the process of writing by engaging
in many forms of composing.
Readings
Readings include selections of essays that emphasize
organizational strategies recognized by traditional principles of
rhetoric. The Sundance Reader exemplifies this tradition. Critical
reading of popular short novels is also featured in the course. Past
novels include works such as Dances with Wolves, Playing for Pizza,
Sarajevo, works by Cather, Tolstoy, etc. This semester’s work (s) has
yet to be selected.
Assignments:
Students will write reflections on readings for each class, a
research paper, partner paper and five to six additional compositions
dealing with organizational structures or issue-driven subject matter.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
J. Glovack
2-3:20
ENGL 100 25
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
TBA
Readings:
TBA
Exams, Papers:
TBA
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
TBA
11-12:30
ENGL 100 26
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
An experimental, student based workshop course in which
students understand and practice various stages of the writing process;
compose essays using narration, description, persuasion, exposition, and
explanation; and use writing and discussion as a means of situating
themselves in a world of ideas. Emphasis as well on critical reading.
Readings:
Textbook: Kathleen T. McWorther, Successful College Writing, 4th Ed.
Boston:Bedford. 2009. Print
One book from the list for reading and analysis:
M. Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita
Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
Milan Kundera, Immortality
Ernest Hemingway, A Movable Feast
Garcia Marques, 100 Years of Solitude
Albert Camus, The Plague
Assignments:
At least four major papers: on narration, illustration, analysis of
literary features, persuasion
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MW
Instructor:
J. Mineeva-Braun
3-4:20