Lniversity ot Arizona Department ot Enlish

Enlish 109H. Advanced FirstYear Composition

Enlish 109H.02+
Instructor. Kenny Walker
Email. kcwalkeremail.arizona.edu 7t- j.-.c ct. ; c c- . c- -. t-
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Course Website. D2L. http.d2l.arizona.edu -e.c.-. -. .tt e- ~.t o-cc-- c- ct./
Time and Place. TR 8-9.15am ILC 135 -j -.-.-t.-. . o-. t--- c- t.~ --.
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COLRSE DESCRIPTION
The honor's section ot composition uses rhetoric and writin to explore the dynamics between the
personal, the academic, and public communities. We build our critical thinkin skills by analyzin
and writin verbal, numerical, and visuallybased texts in diital environments with a particular
emphasis on public enaement. We rhetorically read popularizations ot cuttinede research in
science and technoloy to analyze contemporary solutions to lonstandin social problems. We
enae in datadriven research projects that ask you to transtorm your personal interests into
academic research throuh multimodal approaches to inquiry, data collection and
communication. We then use your research to write multiple enres and to enae public
communities. Finally we use metaconitive retlections about rhetoric and writin to theorize how
we learn to use the personal, the academic and the public to shape our local and lobal worlds.

REQLIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS

A Stuc.rt's Gu:c. to F:rstY.or Vr:t:r 32
nd
edition), by HaleyBrown, Lee, and Rodriuez.
All tirstyear composition students are required to purchase the Stuc.rt's Gu:c.. $ee the
Writin Proram web pae. http.enlish.arizona.eduindex_site.php.id-37.
#ui.s ,or Vr:t.rs 7
th
edition), by Hacker and $ommers
Online Readins. D2L
A Writin Notebook only tor this class, where you can save all handouts and assinments
An LA email account that you check daily

COLRSE OLTCOMES
$tudents who successtully complete this course will be able to.
Write with awareness ot purpose, audience, context, and enre usin evidencebased
rhetorical strategies in clear, complex and cohesive prose.
rame problems with inquiry, use multiple methods ot research to recognize solutions,
and use research to communicate effectivelv to various audiences.
Write with multimedia in digital environments usin verbal, numerical and visual
literacies.
Lse genre to identity, analyze and write texts which serve specific public purposes.
Integrate technologv into the writin process.

COLRSE POLICIES
Grading
%. Stuc.rt's Gu:c. explains radin policies, methods ot respondin to dratts and tinal copies, and
the standards ot assessment ot the Writin Proram. My comments will consider, in the context ot
a particular assinment, the tollowin aspects ot writin. purpose, audience, content, expression,
oranization, development, mechanics, and maturity ot thouht. You cannot receive a passin
rade in tirstyear composition unless you have submitted dratts and tinal versions tor all major
assinments and the tinal exam. Incompletes are awarded in case ot extreme emerency it and only
it 70% ot the course work has been completed at the semester's end.

Online Writin ]ournals 15%
Essay Assinments dratts included) 85%
Textual Analysis 20%
Research Project 30%
Public Aruments 20%
Writin Theory 15%

Each day we come to class I will ask you to have read the assined text and respond to the writin
prompt online. $ometimes these prompts will ask you to analyze, others will ask you to enae the
readins creatively, and others will ask you to draw on your own experience. On the one hand,
these journals are desined to ensure you are keepin up with the readins. On the other hand,
journals will allow you to map your critical enaement with the texts we read and hopetully
enerate ideas tor the essays. Because journals are an everyday practice while I will be radin
them, I will not be commentin substantially on your journals, but it you ever want help writin
the journal, I'll be happy to discuss strateies with you. Every journal entry should tollow MLA
tormat. $ee #ui.s tor a uide. Your journal will be raded on a number scale. $ee Ouidelines tor
Writin ]ournals" under Discussions" on the class D2L site tor the radin criteria.

The essay assinments and the tinal will be raded on a pointletter scale accordin to the criteria
set out in the assinment sheets. 10097. A, 9+96. A, 9093. A, 8789. B, 8+86. B, 8083. B,
etc. An E is assined to an essay that has been completed but that talls short ot acceptable collee
level work. This rade earns points determined by assinment percentae) toward your course
total. A zero is recorded tor work not handed in at all. Always submit your work even it it is so late
that it will earn an E. Failure to hand in a major assinment automatically results in a tailin rade
tor the course. You are required to keep copies ot all ot your work to tile a rade appeal at
semester's end see Gu:c. Appendix A) or in case an assinment is misplaced and you are asked to
resubmit it. I will not evaluate an essay or assin credit tor it without tirst seein the required
dratts.

AbsencesLate or Missed Work
Attendance is mandatorv. Stuc.rts uo :ss or. tor tr.. cioss.s o, o MVF cours. or or. tor tuo
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t. s.corc oi, o, t. s..st.r ,or .c.ss::. oos.rc.s. All holidays or special events observed by oranized
reliions will be honored tor those students who show attiliation with that particular reliion. Note
that a dean's note justities absences tor LA tunctions but must be presented to your instructor.
Doctor's appointments do not count as excused absences. It you have a leitimate contlict or an
extreme emerency, discuss this with me.

$tudents not in class when writin is assined are still responsible tor completion ot the
assinment when due. Lnless you speak with me and make arranements tor an extension betore
your absence, I do not accept late work. Your essays will be raded down a half letter grade per
dav they are late. I do make exceptions tor ditticult circumstances.

ormat Requirements for Writing Assignments
I will assin inclass and outotclass writin throuhout the course. You are required to keep copies
ot all dratts and major assinments until atter the end ot the semester. Dratts must be turned in
with all essays. Dratts should show siniticant chanes in purpose, audience, oranization, or
evidence.

Final copies should be typed and doublespaced with numbered paes and a title. I will provide
additional intormation on tormattin tor your essay assinments, but in eneral, all writin should
tollow MLA style. 12point Times New Roman tont, doublespaced, with 1 inch marins all
around, pae number, and a headin in the upper lett corner name, course, date, assinment).

Electronic submissions ot essays are not acceptable unless special arranements have been made.
You may not assume that you have met a deadline by sendin work in electronic torm without
permission. It I ask you to submit assinments online, it is your responsibility to make sure it is in
appropriate tile tormats docx), pdt, rtt). It I cannot open the tile, you will not et credit. It you
have any questions about tormattin on your papers, please talk with me or consult #ui.s ,or
Vr:t.rs.

Academic Dishonestv (Plagiarism)
Plaiarism is detined as usin another's words or ideas as your own without ivin proper credit.
This includes anythin trom paraphrasin someone without ivin proper citation to acquirin a
complete essay on the internet. Lsin someone else's work and turnin it in as your own, is
plaiarism. You must ive citations whenever you use a piece ot lanuae that is not yours and not
common knowlede. I will become tamiliar with your writin style and will quickly reconize any
inconsistencies I encounter. Plaiarism is a waste ot time and a waste ot education, and I have no
patience with either ot them.

All FirstYear Composition $tudents are required to do documented research. For more on
research, see also the library web pae. $ubmittin an item ot academic work that has previously
been submitted without tair citation ot the oriinal work or authorization by the taculty member
supervisin the work is prohibited by the $tudent Code ot Conduct. By the end ot this course, it
will be very important tor you to be tamiliar and comtortable with the conventions ot usin
sources and citin your material. For intormation on how to cite sources, reterence #ui.s ,or
Vr:t.rs.

All LA students are responsible tor upholdin the Code ot Academic Interity, available throuh
the ottice ot the Dean ot $tudents http.deanotstudents.arizona.educodeotacademicinterity
For more intormation, read the summary in the Stuc.rt's Gu:c.. All LA students are responsible
tor upholdin the $tudent Code ot Conduct, which can be read online at
http.deanotstudents.arizona.edustudentcodeotconduct

D2L
D2L is the website tor this course and will be used to post the syllabus, assinment sheets,
readins, and any other handout I miht ive. It you lose the handouts I ive you, they will always
be on D2L. Also, as explained above, your writin journals will need to be posted to D2L the niht
betore the readin is due. www.d2l.arizona.edu

Disabilities
The Lniversity ot Arizona is dedicated to providin equal access and opportunity to all students,
includin those with disabilities. It you anticipate accessibility issues related to the tormat or
requirements ot the course, please meet with your instructor to discuss ways to ensure your tull
participation. It you determine that tormal, disabilityrelated accommodations are necessary, it is
very important that you be reistered with Disability Resources 6213268, drc.arizona.edu) and
that you notity your instructor ot your eliibility tor reasonable accommodations so that you and
instructor can coordinate them.

Media Etiquette and Respect
Please turn ott all electronic devices when you enter the class room. It you want to make use ot a
laptop in class, talk to me tirst. It your use ot a cell phone disturbs the class more than once, you
may be asked to leave.

The Lniversity ot Arizona is a public space where ideas are shared, debated, and arued. Your
ability to enae multiple perspectives, and arue a position, is part ot receivin a ood education.
Be aware that many ot us will not share the same values or opinions as others, but everyone's
honest opinion is valuable and has a place in this class. In this class we will strive to understand an
issue betore we jude it. $ome topics in this class may be considered ottensive or inappropriate. It
any ot the course materials, subject matter, or requirements in this course contains materials that
are ottensive to you, speak with me. Lsually, the resolution will be to drop the course promptly.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDLLE
Intormation contained in the course syllabus, other than the rade and absence policies, is subject
to chane with reasonable advance notice. This schedule will probably chane as the semester
proresses. Always reter to specitic assinment sheets and the calendar on the course Web site tor
current details. Remember to check your email daily tor course announcements and chanes in
schedule. #V#ui.s ,or Vr:t.rs

Sequence One: Textual Analysis of ST Histories and Futures
Week 1: Introduction to Advanced FYC
8/23 Introductions: FYC and Science and Technology Studies

8/25 Reading Histories: Global Science
Reading Due: D2L: 'Non-Western ScienceIntroduction, China and
Latin America
Writing Due: On-line Writing Journal

Week 2: Textual Analysis
8/30 Reading Now: Technological Change
Reading Due: D2L: PEW Research Center: 'Milliennials
FYW: Ch. 8 Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Milliennial 'Quiz and Online Writing Journal

9/1 Reading Now: Technological Change
Reading Due: D2L: 'Is Google Making Us Stupid?
FYW: Ch. 8 Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Close Reading Analysis

Week 3: Textual Analysis
9/6 Reading Futures: The Human Brain
Reading Due: D2L: 'The Itch
FYW: Ch. 10 Rhetorical Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Rhetorical Analysis

9/8 Reading Futures: Technological Fixes
Reading Due: D2L: 'High-Tech Trash & 'The Wasteland (Video)
FYW: Ch. 10 Rhetorical Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Rhetorical Analysis

Week 4: Textual Analysis
9/13 Reading Futures: Technological Fixes
Reading Due: D2L: Virtual Iraq and 'Not a Game (Video)
D2L: Genre Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Genre Analysis

9/15 Field-Trip: Virtual Reality Lab
Reading Due: AZ Live Website
D2L: Genre Analysis (In Class)
Writing Due: Genre Analysis

Week 5: Revision Workshop and Editing
9/20 Revision Workshop
Reading Due: As needed Ior Iirst draIt
Writing Due: Textual Analysis Draft (5 pgs)

9/22 Editing for Style
Reading Due: D2L: Zinnser, 'What is Good Writing.`
Writing Due: Textual Analysis Draft (6 pgs)

Sequence Two: Data-Driven Research Projects
Week 6: Inquiry and Research Methods
9/27 Inquiry: Finding a Question and a Method
Reading Due: FYW: Ch. 11 'Exploring a Controversy and D2L:
'Discourse Communities
Writing Due: Discourse Community Map

9/29 Research Methods: Gathering Data
Reading Due: FYW: 'Research as Part oI the Writing Process p.125-131
D2L: Student Research Papers
Writing Due: Topics, Themes, and Questions

Week 7: Secondary Data: Literature Review
10/4 Scholarship: Library Research Modules
Reading Due: FYW: 'Research as Part oI the Writing Process p.131-145
Writing Due: Research Modules

10/6 Scholarship: Library Research Modules
Reading Due: FYW: Ch. 6 'Working with Sources
Writing Due: Research Modules

Week 8: Primary Data: Surveys
10/11 Primary Methods: Gathering Data
Reading Due: D2L: 'Finding and Conducting Research p. 205-218
How to Conduct a Survey
Writing Due: Grid Ior Survey

10/13 Rhetorical Numbers: Quantitative and Visual Argumentation
Reading Due: Response to Surveys
Writing Due: Visual Arguments: Tables and Graphs

Week 9: Reading Research
10/18 Research Proposals
Reading Due: D2L: Student Research Papers
Writing Due: Research Proposal Due-At least 3 sources and
in-class survey w/ graph on problem or proposed solution.

10/20 Research Proposals
Reading Due: D2L: Student Research Papers
Writing Due: Research Methods in Student Papers

Week 10: Reading Research
10/25 Research Articles and Popularizations
Reading Due: ProIessional Research Article
Writing Due: Limitations on Research

10/27 Annotated Bibliography
Reading Due: As needed Ior annotated bibliography
Writing Due: Annotated Bibliography Due (6-8 sources)

Week 11: Writing Research
11/1 Revision Workshop
Reading Due: As needed Ior Iirst draIt
Writing Due: Research Project Due (8-12 pgs)

11/3 Editing for Clarity/Style
Reading Due: FYW: Ch. 2 Academic Writing
Writing Due: Research Project Due (8-12 pgs)

Sequence Three: Genre and Public Rhetoric
Week 12: Genre Analysis and Public Communities
11/8 Genre Analysis of Public Genres
Reading Due: D2L: Genre Analysis p. 109-119 & Popular Genres
Writing Due: N/A

11/10 Digital Spaces of Public Knowledge: Wikipedia
Reading Due: D2L: 'Wikipedia as Participatory Journalism
Writing Due: Genre Analysis oI Wikipedia Entry

Week 13: Public Opinions and Editorial Arguments in Digital Spaces

11/15 The Blogora
Reading Due: D2L: Opinion Editorials
Writing Due: N/A

11/17 Local Editorials: Wildcat, Daily Star, and Tucson Weekly
Reading Due: D2L: Opinion Editorials
Writing Due: Substantial Wikipedia Entry (or its equivalent)

Week 14: Multi-Modal Writing

11/22 Multi-Modal Writing
Reading Due: Posters and Blitz Presentations
Writing Due: Genre Analysis oI Opinion Editorial

11/24 No Class: Thanksgiving

Week 15: The Honor`s Student Symposium

11/29 Prep Honor`s Student Symposium
Writing Due: Multi-Modal Opinion Editorial

12/1 Honor`s Student Symposium

Week 16: Finals Week

12/6 A Theory of Writing: Reflections, Reflexivity, and the Transfer of Writing
Knowledge and Skills

12/14 Final Exam-ILC 135-8-10am
Due: Writing Theory (5 pgs)