CALENDAR
Click on the links below to go to online texts. PDFs are found on desire2learn.
WEEK 1 | Due | ||
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Tues. 1/7 | Introductions | ||
Thur. 1/9 | Introduction to rhetoric |
“Using Rhetorical Strategies for persuasion” by Stacy Weida and Karl Stolley, 2013. N.p. online publication
“Rhetorical Appeals: A Revision” by Jimmie Killingsworth, 2005. 249-263. (PDF) |
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WEEK 2 | Due | ||
Tues. 1/14 | Discussion of ethos. | Make sure to read both websites in full and listen to the podcasts:
“Ethos in the Serving Industry” by Liz Bell, Tyler Burt, Olivia Hill, Heather Maxon, Emily McMahen, and Zach Scott, 2013. N.p. online publication. “Ethos of Mechanical Engineering & English Majors” by LeeAnn Connelly, Jenny Crakes, Erica Goldman, Nicole Handley, Allisyn Mattice, and Shannon Roe-Buttler, 2013. N.p. online publication. |
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Thur. 1/16 | Discussion of pathos | Make sure to read both websites in full and listen to the podcasts:
“Pathos in the LGBTQ and Ally Communities” by Wade Bowers, Sarah Hoag, Anna Myers, Christine Scales, and Bridget Waldron, 2013. N.p. online publication. “Pathos in Comics and Erotica” by Claire Babala, Jocelyn Cutean, Katie Grimes, Darien Harris, Taylor Owens, and Christine Plummer, 2013. N.p. online publication. |
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WEEK 3 | Due | ||
Tues. 1/21 | Discussion of logos and introduction to coming of age | “Using Logic in Writing” by Ryan Weber and Allen Brizee, 2012. N.p. online publication.
“Coming of Age in Cyberspace” by Maha Atal, 2007. 1-2. (PDF) “The Unluckiest Generation: What Will Become of Millenials?” by Derek Thompsonapr, 2013. N.p. online publication. |
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Thur. 1/23 | Continued discussion of coming of age |
“Between Two Worlds: For Young Muslim Women, Coming of Age in New York Is a Complex Journey” by Tara Bahrampour, 1999. 1-7. (PDF)
“A Coming of Age Ceremony for Teens? Like, Whatever” by Indra Adnan, 2007. N.p. online publication. “Coming of Age at a Sour Time” by Chrystia Freeland, 2012. 1-2. (PDF) “Don’t Confuse Children’s Rights with Pester Power: They Are Coming of Age” by Libby Brooks, 2006. N.p. online publication. |
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WEEK 4 | Due | ||
Tues. 1/28 | Discussion of White Teeth | Smith: “Archie 1974, 1945.” 3-102 | |
Thur. 1/30 | Discussion of White Teeth | Smith: “Samad 1984, 1857.” 103-220 | |
WEEK 5 | Due | ||
Tues. 2/4 | Discussion of White Teeth | Smith: “Irie 1990, 1907.” 221-339 | Thur. 2/6 | Discussion of White Teeth
Discussion of analytical paper assignment. Come prepared to ask questions about the assignment. | Smith: “Magid, Millat, and Marcus 1992, 1999.” 341-448
Analytical essay assignment description (hard copy delivered on first day of class, also on class website). |
WEEK 6 | Due | ||
Tues. 2/11 | Discussion of how to use credible sources
Discussion of MLA |
“Using Research and Evidence” by Stacy Weida and Karl Stolley, 2013. N.p. online publication.
“MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics” by Tony Russell et al, 2013. N.p. online publication. “MLA Formatting Quotations” by Tony Russell et al, 2013. N.p. online publication. “MLA Works Cited Page: Basic Format” by Tony Russell et al, 2013. N.p. online publication. “MLA Works Cited Page: Electronic Sources” by Tony Russell et al, 2013. N.p. online publication. |
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Thur. 2/13 | Library scavenger hunt
We will meet just inside the main door of MSU’s Library at 366 W. Circle Drive Introduction to different cultural approaches to rhetoric |
Please bring your laptops to class
You will find the requirements on the Library Scavenger Hunt PDF on desire2learn
By 8 pm: Scavenger hunt reports
By midnight: Analytical essay proposal |
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WEEK 7 | Due | ||
Tues. 2/18 | Discussion of This American Life “Middle School.” We will discuss the ethics of interviewing and how to create a narrative by editing others’ words.
Discussion of podcast assignment description. Select your groups for podcast assignment. |
“This American Life Podcast “Middle School” 57 minutes 25 seconds, 2010. N.p. online publication.
Podcast Assignment Description (hard copy delivered on first day of class, also on class website). |
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Thur. 2/20 | Discussion of This American Life “Parent Trap.” We will discuss how music is incorporated into podcasts and how to keep podcasts interesting to listeners. | This American Life Podcast “Parent Trap” 57 minutes 50 seconds, 2010. N.p. online publication.
Podcast assignment proposal 1 due by midnight |
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WEEK 8 | Due | ||
Tues. 2/25 | Analytical essay workshop | A completed draft of your analytical essay in digital form due by class time | |
Thur. 2/27 | Audacity workshop |
“Audacity – Audio Editing” by seeitdoit, 2007. 5 minutes 18 seconds.
“Audacity Edit Toolbar,” 2013. N.p. online publication. Podcast assignment proposal 2 due by class time |
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Fri. 2/28 | Analytical essay due by midnight | ||
WEEK 9 | Due | ||
Tues. 3/4 | NO CLASS- Spring break | ||
Tues. 3/6 | NO CLASS- Spring break
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WEEK 10 | Due | ||
Tues. 3/11 | Start recording interviews for podcast
Discussion of Crooklyn |
“Crooklyn by Spike Lee, 1994. 1 hour and 54 minutes.
“A Tender Domestic Drama From, No Joke, Spike Lee” by Janet Maslin, 1994. 1-2. (PDF) “Crooklyn Review” by Desson Howe, 1994. N.p. online publication. | |
Thur. 3/13 | Discussion of The Perks of Being a Wallflower | The Perks of Being a Wallflowerby Stephen Chbosky, 2012. 1 hour 43 minutes
“How ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ Breaks and Old Filmmaking Curse” by Ian Buckwaltersep, 2012. N.p. online publication. “The Perks of Being a Wallpaper Review” by Peter Travers, 2012. N.p. online publication |
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WEEK 11 | Due | ||
Tues. 3/18 | NO CLASS- I will be at the Conference on College Composition and Communication | Thur. 3/20 | NO CLASS- I will be at the Conference on College Composition and Communication | Fri. 3/21 | Finish recording interviews for podcast |
WEEK 12 | Due | ||
Tues. 3/25 | Work on editing podcast in class |
Please bring your laptops to class
Bring your completed interviews for editing in class |
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Thur. 3/27 | Podcast workshop | Please bring your laptops to class
Full draft of your podcasts due by class time |
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WEEK 13 | Due | ||
Tues. 4/1 | Discussion of website assignment
Select your partners for website assignment Weebly workshop |
Please bring your laptops to class
Website assignment description (hard copy delivered on first day of class, also on class website). |
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Thur. 4/3 | Discussion of website design |
Please bring your laptops to class
“The Big Four: Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity” by Garr Reynolds, 2008. 152-163. (PDF) Podcasts due by midnight |
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WEEK 14 | Due | ||
Tues. 4/8 | Discussion of website architecture |
“Information Architecture,” 2014. N.p. online publication. |
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Thur. 4/10 | Discussion of website colors and fonts |
“20 Colour Tips for Website Design” by Chris Lake, 2008. N.p. online publication. “Choosing Web Fonts: 15 Expert Tips” 2013. N.p. online publication. Website proposal due by class time |
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WEEK 15 | Due | ||
Tues. 4/15 | Finalizing your websites’ structure and color | Please bring your laptops to class
Website map due by class time |
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Thur. 4/17 | Working on images and text for your website | Please bring your laptops to class
Website pages with images and text |
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WEEK 16 | Due | ||
Tues. 4/22 | Website workshop | Please bring your laptops to class
Full website draft by class time |
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Thur. 4/24 | Finalize your website based on comments from workshop | Fri. 4/25 | Website due by midnight |