ENGL 100
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
SPRING
2014
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, 05, 07
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:
01
04
05
07
Instructor:
K. Brown
MWF
MWF
MWF
MWF
8-8:50
10-10:50
11-11:50
12-12:50
ENGL 100 02
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:
Writing: A Manual for the Digital Age, Blakesley and Hoogeveen,
2nd edition
They Say/ I Say, Graff and Birkenstein
Exams, Papers:
Literacy narrative, Professional Letter, Analytical essay, Annotated
bibliography, Research-oriented argumentative composition
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
S. McGee
9-9:50
ENGL 100 03
ESL: ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
English Composition with ESL Emphasis is designed for English
as a second language (ESL) students to develop writing skills. According
to the Undergraduate Catalogue, first-year composition at SUNY
Fredonia prepared students for the challenging writing tasks that await
them in both their academic majors and in different disciplinary context
across campus. As part of the general education program, this course
uses a writing workshop pedagogy, which entails discussion, minilessons, and conferencing on your writing progress. Students will
understand and practice various stages of the writing process. This
course fosters the development of rhetorical knowledge, strategies for
critical thinking, reading, writing, an understanding of writing through
processes, and knowledge of conversations.
Readings:
Zemach, D. E., & Stafford-Yilmaz, L. (2008). Writers at work: The
essay. New York: Cambridge University Press.
(ISBN: 978-0-521-69302-8)
Exams, Papers:
Papers and writing portfolio are required
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
L. Wang
11-11:50
ENGL 100 06
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 7th Ed
Jon Ford and Marjorie Ford
Diana Hacker
Exams, Papers:
- Five to seven papers using a variety of rhetorical strategies
- A research paper based on student inquiry (I-Search)
- Class discussions on important issues of the day
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
C. Craig
11-11:50
ENGL 100 08
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:
MWF
Instructor:
A. Fearman
1-1:50
ENGL 100 09
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
A student-centered writing-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. There is an emphasis, as well, on reading critically.
Readings:
TheNewYork Times.com (students will be provided with free
online access)
Textbooks (required):
Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference. Publication Date: October
25, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0312601433 | ISBN-13: 978-0312601430 |
Edition: Seventh Edition
Assignments:
Students will produce at least 20 pages of revised writing.
Assignments include four 1-2 page papers, two 2-3 page papers; one 3-4
page analysis; one 6-8 page researched argument.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
MWF
Instructor:
K. Benson
1-1:50
ENGL 100 10, 12, 14
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:
Various articles, essays, & Diana Hacker’s A Pocket Style Manual
Exams, Papers:
We will be creating personal writing portfolios filled with a wide
variety of essays on topics of your choosing. Essays range from short
arguments to long research papers.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
10
12
14
Instructor:
D. Laurie
MWF
MW
MW
2-2:50
3-4:20
6-7:20
ENGL 100 11, 13
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:
11:
13:
Instructor:
J. Mineeva-Braun
MW
MW
3-4:20
4:30-5:50
ENGL 100 15
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
This is a writing workshop course in which students read about
writing process and writing strategies. They compose different essays
using different methods. They will be able to critically read and write
about different matters. The course also will allow students to improve
their speaking skills through class discussion. They situate ideas in
conversation with others and gather, analyze, synthesize, and integrate
primary and secondary sources.
Readings:
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Bullock, Richard and Francine Weinberg. The Little Seagull
Handbook. Spiral edition. New York; London: W. W. Norton &
Company, 2011. Print.
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Graff, Gerald, Cathy Birkenstein, and Russel Durst. “They Say/I
Say”: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. 2nd Ed. New York;
London: W. W. Norton & Company, 2009. Print. Be sure to buy the
addition with readings.
Exams, Papers:
Their assignments include a personal narrative, three or four critical
responses, a research paper and an annotated bibliography. They’re
also required to do in-class writings, peer review workshops.
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
T. Zohadi
8-8:50
ENGL 100 16
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:
TR
Instructor:
B. Barnard
9:30-10:50
ENGL 100 17
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
This section of English composition is a workshop-based course in
which students explore a wide variety of writing styles, both creative
and analytical. The course allows students to consider their respective
writing processes with the ultimate goal of improving the clarity and
power of their writing both inside and outside of the classroom. As a
course intended to prepare students for writing successfully in a wide
variety of disciplines, this section of English composition also introduces
students to a large assortment of reading, writing, and research
methods with the aim of connecting in-class work with larger career
and life goals.
Readings: TBA
Exams, Papers:
1.) Essays: Personal narrative; Argument Essay; Advertisement
Analysis; Critical Lens Essay; Proposal for Change; Short
Presentation; Annotated Bibliography; Research project.
2.) Class Discussions: current events, reading assignments, and
writing strategies
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
N. Coufal
11-12:20
ENGL 100 18, 20
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:
18
20
Instructor:
J. Glovack
TR
TR
11-12:20
2-3:20
ENGL 100 19, 21
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:
Easy Writer
Fourth Edition
Ed. Andrea A. Lunsford
Bedford/St. Martins’s Publisher
Copyright 2010
ISBN-10: 0-312-55425-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-55425-5
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:
19
21
Instructor:
D. Johnston
TR
TR
12:30-1:50
3:30-4:50
ENGL 100 22
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Description:
English Composition with ESL Emphasis is a student-centered workshop
designed to support you, as English language learners, in developing the strong
academic writing skills needed to be successful in your University studies and
beyond. This course will provide opportunities for you to read, analyze, and practice
writing college-level essays and reports in explanatory, persuasive, reflective, and
expository genres to name a few. An introduction to Reed Library will be built into
class time so that you can become more familiar with electronic resources and basic
research skills. Through a process-driven approach, you will learn to effectively use
brainstorming strategies, multi-stage drafting, and peer editing to refine your
writing and revising skills. In addition to traditional lectures you will be assigned
short readings, participate in language and grammar-based activities, and take part
in writer’s workshops for the purposes of discussion, critical thinking, peer-editing,
and sharing of written work.
Required Textbook:
Writers at Work: The Essay by Dorothy E. Zemach and
Lynn Stafford-Yilmaz
Required Materials:
USB/Flash Drive, 3-Ring binder, loose lined
paper, folder, daily internet access
Optional Handbook:
Easy Writer: A Pocket Reference, 4th edition by
Andrea A. Lunsford
Optional Textbook:
Everything’s an Argument with Readings, 5th
edition by Andrea A. Lunsford, John J.
Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters
CCC Fulfilled:
Basic Written Communication
Time Class Meets:
TR
Instructor:
C. Carlson
5-6:20