Reective Essay Creative Dialogue Explanation A. Five reective writings on the primary texts for the semester.

These may be no more than 2 pages long but may be single spaced. Using the instructions in the syllabus, students will either construct imaginary dialogues/conversations among authors on an assigned topic or describe such dialogues/conversations. These assignments will be graded on evidence that the student has read the material and understands the key concepts introduced during class lectures. (20 points apiece for a total of 100 points) Tentative Reading Schedule Huck Finn Reading Schedule Jan. 14 Reading assignment: Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. (chapter 1) to (chapter XXII). Jan. 21 (No class) Jan. 28 Reading assignment: Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Read from (chapter XXII) to end of novel. *Reective paper #1 Due Feb. 4: Construct/describe a dialogue between Twain and another poet wev e read so far (Dickinson or Whitman) on the humor in the face of tragedy or the nature as it relates to human nature. Dont forget to turn it in on Turnitin.com and to bring a copy for class participation. (20 points) Great Gatsby Reading Schedule Feb. 4 Reading Assignment: Read the Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby from beginning to (chapter VI). Feb. 11 Reading Assignment: Read the Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby from (chapter VI) to the end of the book. *Reective paper #2 Due Feb 18: Construct/describe a dialogue between Fitzgerald and Twain and another poet wev e read so far ( such as Stein or Whitman) on the American Dream. Dont forget to turn it in on Turnitin.com and to bring a copy for class participation. (20 points) On The Road Reading Schedule Feb 18 Read the Novel by Jack Kerouac On The Road from the beginning to page 102 (chapter 14)

Feb 25 Read the Novel by Jack Kerouac On The Road from page 102 (chapter 14) to page 206 (chapter 5: part three). March 4 (No class) Read the Novel by Jack Kerouac On The Road from page 206 (chapter 5: part three) to the end of the novel. *Reective Writing #3 due March. 11: In On The Road, Kerouac points out that the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. . . . Sal and Dean explore the counter-culture. As you read On The Road, try this experiment: commit for a certain period of time (one day, three days, a week you decide) to explore and do something that is not commonplace. I want you to burn, burn, burn and step out of your comfort zone. Be the counterculture, man! At the end of the experiment, construct/describe a dialogue between you and Kerouac (you can bring in other beat generation writers as well) about the experience of living mad! However, I am not responsible for your decisions and will not bail you out of jail or court or pay any of your nes -- so please practice the act of counter-culture responsibly! (20 points) Dont forget to turn it in on Turnitin.com! March 11 - Mid-term Exam March 18 Analysis Essay Due
A 4-5 page essay analyzing a novel, essay, short story or poem selected from the reading list. This essay should identify an important theme or strategy in the work and analyze it without using secondary criticism. Each student is required to submit the chosen topic for the approval of the professor. (100 Points) Do not forget to turn it in online through Turnitin.com Woman Warrior Reading Schedule March 25 Read chapters "No Name Woman," "White Tigers," and "Shaman" April 1 (No Class) However, start reading chapters "At the Western Palace" and "A Song for a Barbarian Reed Pipe"

*Reective writing #4Due April 8Work in groups of 3-5 people. In preparation for the second major essay (the bibliographic essay), I want you to research scholarly articles on The Woman Warrior and present your findings in a two - three page response developed using the Bibliographic Essay Rubric. April 22 Bibliographic Essay DueApril 22 A bibliographic essay describing and analyzing at least 6 critical articles of portions of books addressing either the text chosen for the 4-5 page essay described above or theoretical strategies/ historical context useful in analyzing the work. The bibliographic essay must show evidence that you have consulted the CCC databases (including JSTOR).In addition, the library has a great source of books. Encyclopedias, Wikipedia, and other general reference works are not suitable sources for your essay. Please submit a photocopy of any material that is not readily available in our library or online when you turn in the bibliographic essay. (100 points) The Bluest Eye Reading Schedule April 22 Read through page 93. April 29 Read through end of book *Reective writing #5 Due April 29Construct/describe a conversation among Jacobs, Stowe, and one of the men whose work weve read on the topic of sexuality. ) Do not forget to turn it in online through Turnitin.com (20 points) Dec. 15 Last day of ClassFinal Exam (50 points) May 6 Final Term Paper Due May 6 A 6 to 8 page essay (not counting the work cited page) analyzing the work chose for the short essay and incorporating the outside reading that provided a basis for the bibliographic essay. This longer essay may be an expansion of the earlier paper, or it could take an entirely different approach. It must be an argument that supports a specic thesis, not a report on the topic. (200 points)

Final Exam Monday May 13