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ENGLISH 100B: Writing and Language
COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL 1998
Class time: MWF 11:30-12:20 Office: Wenger 279
Class location: MW: E 361; F: Lab Office hours: MW:
1:30-2:30; TTh 11-12
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: x 1381; H = 932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to help students write
better. Regardless of their college major or career goals, students
need to be able to express themselves clearly, concisely, and effectively
in writing. Through a combination of assigned essays, in-class exercises,
and peer editing sessions, we hope to strengthen each student’s
competence and confidence in writing.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Axelrod and Cooper, eds. The St. Martin's
Guide to Writing (5th Ed.),
Downing, David. 303 Dumb Spelling Mistakes and What You Can Do About
Them
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
1/7 Essay One. Descriptive essay
1/7 Essay Two. Character essay
1/7 Essay Three. Explanatory essay
1/7 Essay Four. Persuasive essay
1/7 Essay Five. Evaluative essay
1/7 Essay Six. Interpretative essay
1/7 Class participation. Cumulative score accounting for
attendance, punctuality, peer editing
participation, pop quizzes, homework,
classroom discussion, a general alert look in the eyes
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two unexcused absences; more than that will result in a lowered
course grade. Absences must be excused before the class session. Students
will have points deducted from their class participation grade for missing
peer editing days, showing up on those days without a draft, or for missing
scheduled appointments with me.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized 1/3 letter grade for each day
they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, the whole point of this course
is to develop your own thinking and writing skills. Students who turn
in essays or exercises which are not their own work (borrowed either from
other students or from printed sources) will receive an “F” for
the assignment and will be reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements
in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and academic
dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
CLASS
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Aug 31 Introduction
Sep 2 Descriptive
narration
Guide, Chaps 1, 2
Sep 4 Computer writing lab
Sep 7 LABOR DAY. No class.
Sep 9 Descriptive narration
Guide, Chaps 14, 15
Sep 11 Computer writing lab
Sep 14 Description--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Sep 16 Discuss assignments handed in DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY DUE
Sep 18 Computer writing lab
Sep 21 Remembering people Guide, Chaps 3, 11, 20
Sep 23 Writing profiles Guide, Chaps 4, 13
Sep 25 Computer writing lab
Sep 28 Profile--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Sep 30 Discuss assignments handed in CHARACTER PROFILE DUE
Oct 2 Computer writing lab
Oct 5 FALL BREAK. No class.
Oct 7 Explanatory writing Guide, Chaps 5, 9; Sp, 1-21
Oct 9 Computer writing lab
Oct 12 Definition Guide, Chap 16
Oct 14 Classification Guide, Chap 17; Sp 23-52
Oct 16 Computer writing lab
Oct 19 Explanation--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Oct 21 Discuss assignments handed in EXPLANATORY ESSAY DUE
Oct 23 Computer writing lab
Oct 26 Persuasive writing Guide, Chaps 6, 7
Oct 28 Argumentation Guide, Chaps 19, 22
Oct 30 Computer writing lab
Nov 2 Persuasion--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Nov 4 Discuss assignments handed in PERSUASIVE ESSAY DUE
Nov 6 Computer writing lab
Nov 9 Review and evaluation Guide, Chap 8
Nov 11 Review and evaluation Guide, Chap 18
Nov 13 Computer writing lab
Nov 16 Writing film reviews
Nov 18 Play and book reviews Sp, 53-78
Nov 20 Computer writing lab
Nov 23 Evaluation--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Nov 25 Discuss assignments handed in EVALUATIVE ESSAY DUE
Nov 27 THANKSGIVING. No class.
Nov 30 Interpretive essays Guide, Chap 10
Dec 2 Interpreting poetry Handouts; Sp,79-103
Dec 4 Computer writing lab
Dec 7 Reading strategies Guide, Chap 12; Sp, 105-119
Dec 9 Interpretation--peer
editing Bring
four copies of draft
Dec 11 Discuss assignments handed in INTERPRETIVE ESSAY DUE
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ENGLISH 116A: FILM AS LITERATURE
COURSE SYLLABUS: Fall 1994
Class time: M 1:30-4:45; Office: Wenger
273
W 1:30-2:20 (Lab) Office hours: T/TH
11-12; W 3-4
Class location: G Aud Campus phone: x1381
Professor: Dr. David Downing
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to increase students'
understanding and appreciation of film as a narrative art. We will study:
• the "literary" components of film (plot,
character, setting, theme, etc.)
• the visual components of film (framing, lighting, depth of
field, etc.)
• the sociological context of film (sex, violence, portrayal of
women, etc.)
The course will also focus on communicating about film and will provide
ample opportunities for students to work on expressing themselves clearly,
concisely, and effectively both speaking and writing.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Ellis, Jack C. A History of Film (3rd ed.)
Gollin, Richard M. A Viewer's Guide to Film
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
3/6 Three 4-6 page essays "reading" a film
1/6 Midterm examination.
1/6 Final examination.
1/6 Class participation grade. Cumulative score of
reports, quizzes,
attendance, tardiness, participation in
discussion.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two absences for any reason; three or more absenes may result in a
lowered course grade.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized on full letter grade for each
day they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Students who turn in essays or exercises which are not
their own work (borrowed either from other students or from printed
sources) will receive an “F” for the assignment and will be
reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements in the Student Handbook
regarding academic integrity and academic dishonesty are applicable
to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
CLASS
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Aug. 31 Introduction
Sep. 6 "The Grammar of Film" Gollin, chap 2
(I-III)
Sep 7 "Silent Screen Sampler" Ellis, chap
1, 2
Sep 12 Chaplin's "The Gold Rush"
Ellis, chap 6
Sep 14 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap 2 (IV-VI)
Sep 19 "The Women" Ellis, 7-9
Sep 21 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap 1
Sep 26 "Casablanca"
Ellis, chap. 10, 11.
Sep 28 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap. 3 (I-II)
Oct 3 "Citizen Kane" Ellis,
chaps. 3-5
Oct 5 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap. 3
(III-IV)
Oct 10 "The Grapes of Wrath"
Oct 12 Discussion and reports ESSAY ONE DUE
Oct 17 MIDTERM EXAM
Oct 19 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap. 4
Oct 24 "Twelve Angry Men" Ellis,
chaps. 12-14
Oct 26 Discussion and reports Ellis, chaps.
15-17
Oct 31 "In the Heat of the Night"
Gollin, chap. 5 (I-V)
Nov 2 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap. 5 (VI-X)
Nov 7 "Bonnie and Clyde"
Nov 9 Discussion and reports ESSAY TWO DUE
Nov 14 "Apocalypse Now' Ellis, chaps. 18, 19
Nov 16 Discussion and reports Gollin, chap. 6 (I)
Nov 21 "Tootsie" Gollin, chap. 6 (II)
Nov 23 NO CLASS. THANKSGIVING.
Nov 28 "Blade Runner" Gollin, chap. 6 (III)
Nov 30 Discussion and reports Ellis, chaps. 20, 21.
Dec 5 "A River Runs Through It"
Dec 7 Discussion and reports ESSAY THREE DUE
Dec 12 FINAL EXAM (2-4 p. m.)
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ENGLISH 281 A: THE SHORT STORY
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 1999
Class time: MWF 11:30-1:20 Office: Wenger 279
Class location: E 161 Office hrs: MWF, 1:30-2:30;
TTh 11-12
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: W=1381; H=932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to encourage each student's
creative self-expression and to develop her or his understanding and
appreciation of the narrative art. We will focus on elements of fiction
(description, narration, character portrayal, dialogue, etc.) both as
critical readers of short stories and as creative writers of short stories.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Arp, Thomas R., Perrine's Story and
Structure (9th Edition)
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
3/8 Original short story (8-10 pages)
3/8 Three 3-4 page fiction sketches
1/8 Critical essay on a short story (3-4 pages)
1/8 Class participation (attendance, punctuality, pop
quizzes, participation in discussion, a
general alert look in the eyes)
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two unexcused absences; more than that will result in a lowered
course grade. Absences must be excused on or before the class session.
Students will have points deducted from their class participation grade for
missing peer editing days, showing up on those days without a draft, or for
missing scheduled appointments with me.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized 1/3 letter grade for each day
they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, the whole point of this course
is to develop your own thinking and writing skills. Students who turn
in essays or exercises which are not their own work (borrowed either from
other students or from printed sources) will receive an “F” for
the assignment and will be reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements
in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and academic
dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
CLASS
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Jan 15 Introduction --
Jan 18 Description Perrine, 3-24
Jan 20 Description Perrine, 332-348
Jan 22 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Jan 25 Description-peer editing Bring 4 copies of desc draft
Jan 27 Discuss assignments turned in DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH DUE
Jan 29 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Feb 3 Plot design Perrine, 41-49; 258-265
Feb 5 Plot design Perrine, 117-141
Feb 7 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Feb 10 Setting and tone Perrine, 436-443; 447-450
Feb 12 Setting and tone Perrine,
243-252; 484-489
Feb 14 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Feb 17 Characterization Perrine, 66-70; 80-87
Feb 19 Characterization Perrine, 456-484
Feb 21 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Feb 24 Character-peer editing Bring 4 copies of char draft
Feb 26 Discuss assignments turned in CHARACTER SKETCH DUE
Feb 28 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Mar 3 Dialogue Perrine, 71-80;
171-175
Mar 5 Dialogue Xerox handout
Mar 7 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
March 8-16: Spring Break
Mar 17 Dialogues-peer editing Bring 4 copies of dialog draft
Mar 19 Discuss assignments turned in DIALOGUES DUE
Mar 21 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Mar 24 Point of view Perrine, 142-148; 163-170
Mar Point of view Perrine, 88-91; 489-496
Mar 28 Good Friday. No class.
Mar 31 Theme and meaning Perrine, 92-104
Apr 2 Theme and meaning Perrine,
148-163
Apr 4 Individ appts:
5)
6)
7)
Apr 7 Symbol and imagery Perrine, 194-201; 303-314
Apr 9 Symbol and imagery Perrine,
291-303
Apr 11 Individ appts:
8)
9)
10)
Apr 14 Short story--peer editing Bring four drafts
Apr 16 Discuss assignments turned in SHORT STORY DUE
Apr 18 Individ appts:
11)
12)
13)
Apr 21 Writing about fiction Perrine, 521-537
Apr 23 Writing about fiction Perrine, 537-550
Apr 25 Individ appts:
14)
15)
16)
Apr 28 Critical essay--peer editing Bring four drafts
Apr 30 Individ appts:
17)
18)
19)
May 2 Read short stories and essays CRITICAL PAPER DUE
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ENGLISH 284A: Writing in the Social Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL 1997
Class time: TTh 9:30-10:45 Office: Wenger 279
Class location: Zug 125 Office hours: MTWTh 11-12
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: x 1381; H = 932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to help students write clearly
and effectively in a variety of tasks common in the social sciences. It is
intended to serve the needs of students in social science majors who seek
to strengthen their communication skills and for professional writing
majors who seek to better understand the discourse communities of the
social sciences.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Friedman, Sharon
and Stephen Steinberg, Writing and Thinking in the Social Sciences
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
1/12 Essay One. Summaries (3-4 pages)
2/12 Essay Two. Inteview or critical paper (4-6 pages)
3/12 Essay Three. Research or documentary paper (7-10 pages)
3/12 Essay Four. Grant proposal (5-10 pages)
2/12 Essay five. Experiment or observation (4-6 pages)
1/12 Class participation. Cumulative score accounting for
attendance, punctuality, peer editing
participation, pop quizzes, homework,
classroom discussion, a general alert look in the eyes
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two unexcused absences; more than that will result in a lowered course
grade. Absences must be excused before the class session. Students will
have points deducted from their class participation grade for missing peer
editing days, showing up on those days without a draft, or for missing
scheduled appointments with me.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized 1/3 letter grade for each day
they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, the whole point of this course
is to develop your own thinking and writing skills. Students who turn
in essays or exercises which are not their own work (borrowed either from
other students or from printed sources) will receive an “F” for
the assignment and will be reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements
in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and academic
dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Aug 28 Introduction
Sep 2 Friedman, Chapters 1, 2
Sep 4 Friedman, Chapter 10
Sep 9 Summaries: peer editing. (Bring 4 copies.)
Sep 11 Summary essays due.
Sep 16 Friedman, Chapter 8
Sep 18 Friedman, Chapters 3, 4
Sep 23 Friedman, Chapter 11
Sep 25 Friedman, Chapter 5
Sep 30 Inteview or critical paper: peer editing. (Bring 4
copies.)
Oct 2 Interview or critical paper due.
Oct 7 Friedman, Chapter 9
Oct 9 Friedman, Chapter 12
Oct 14 FALL BREAK
Oct 16 Friedman, Appendix A
Oct 21 Friedman, Appendix B
Oct 23 Friedman, Appendix C
Oct 28 Research or documentary project: peer editing. (Bring
4 copies.)
Oct 30 Research or documentary project due.
Nov 4 Handouts
Nov 6 Handouts
Nov 11 Friedman, Chapter 13
Nov 13
Nov 18 Grant proposal: peer editing. (Bring 4 copies.)
Nov 20 Grant proposal due.
Nov 25 Friedman, Chapter 6
Nov 27 THANKSGIVING RECESS
Dec 2 Friedman, Chapter 7
Dec 4 Experiment/observation: peer editing. (Bring 4 copies.)
Dec 9 Experiment/observation due.
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ENGLISH 382A: TECHNICAL WRITING
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 1998
Class time: MWF 11:30-12:20 Office: Wenger 273
Class location: MF: E 161; W: N 108 Ofc. hrs: MWF 12:30-1:30;
TTh 2-3
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: W:1381; H: 932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to strengthen each student's
competence and confidence in technical communication, with instruction and
practice in written, oral, and graphical presentation of scientific and
technical information.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Kenneth W. Houp, et al, Reporting Technical Information (9th Ed.)
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
1/6 Essay One. Instructions
1/6 Essay Two. Mechanism description or process
description
1/6 Essay Three. Feasibility study or situational
analysis
1/6 Essay Four. Portfolio of business correspondence
1/6 Essay Five. Proposal or persuasive technical essay
1/6 Class participation (attendance, punctuality, pop
quizzes, oral presentation, final exam, peer
editing, homework)
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two unexcused absences; more than that will result in a lowered
course grade. Absences must be excused on or before the class session.
Students will have points deducted from their class participation grade for
missing peer editing days, showing up on those days without a draft, or for
missing scheduled appointments with me.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized 1/3 letter grade for each day
they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, the whole point of this course
is to develop your own thinking and writing skills. Students who turn
in essays or exercises which are not their own work (borrowed either from
other students or from printed sources) will receive an “F” for
the assignment and will be reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements
in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and academic
dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
CLASS
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Jan 16 Introduction --
Jan 19 Mechanism description Houp, Chaps. 1, 2
Jan 21 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 6
Jan 23 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
Jan 26 Process description Houp, Chaps. 3, 4
Jan 28 Writing lab Houp, Chaps. 8, 17
Jan 30 Individ appts:
4)
5)
6)
Feb 2 Essay One. Peer editing Bring four copies of draft
Feb 4 Essay One due
Feb 6 Individ appts: 7)
8)
9)
Feb 9 Instructions Houp, Chap. 15
Feb 11 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 9
Feb 13 Individ appts:
10)
11)
12)
Feb 16 Instructions Houp, Chap. 5
Feb 18 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 10
Feb 20 Individ appts:
13)
14)
15)
Feb 23 Essay Two. Peer editing Bring four copies of draft
Feb 25 Essay Two due
Feb 27 Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
Mar 2 Feasibility studies Houp, Chap. 13
Mar 4 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 14
Mar 6 Individ appts:
4)
5)
6)
March 7-15: Spring Break
Mar 16 Situational analysis Houp, Chap. 7
Mar 18 Writing lab Handout
Mar 20 Individ appts:
7)
8)
9)
Mar 23 Essay Three. Peer editing Bring four copies of draft
Mar 25 Essay Three due
Mar 27 Individ appts:
10)
11)
12)
Mar 30 Business correspondence Houp, Chap. 11
Apr 1 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 12
Apr 3 Individ appts:
13)
14)
15)
Apr 6 Essay Four. Peer editing Bring four copies of draft
Apr 8 Essay Four due
Apr 9 (Thu) Individ appts:
1)
2)
3)
Apr 13 No class
Apr 15 Writing lab Houp, Chap. 16
Apr 17 Individ appts: 4)
5)
6)
Apr 20 Techniques of persuasion Handouts
Apr 22 Writing lab
Apr 24 Individ appts:
7)
8)
9)
Apr 27 Essay Five. Peer editing Bring four copies of draft
Apr 30 Individ appts:
10)
11)
12)
May 1 Essay Five due
May 8 Take home final exam due at 10:30 a. m.
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ENGLISH 384: Adv Comp and Editing
COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL 1998
Class time: TTH 12:30-1:45 Office: Wenger 279
Class location: E 161 Office hours: MW: 1:30-2:30; TTh
11-12
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: x 1381; H = 932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to give students
practical experience in advanced writing and professional editing. We will
exercise these skills in the context of writing, editing, and laying out a
campus publication.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
The Chicago
Manual of Style. 14th Edition
Harrower, Tim. The Newspaper Designer's Handbook. 4th Edition
GRADING: The course grade will be based upon the following:
1/2 Writing portfolio. 4-6 essays totaling 5000 words (approx 20
pages)
Essay topics will be assigned by the professor, by section editors,
and by individual students
1/8 Advertising portfolio. Two original or redesigned print ads
1/8 Editing portfolio. Samples of editing articles from your section
1/8 Layout portfolio. Your editing section, or sections, of the
publication
1/8 Class participation. Cumulative score accounting for
attendance, punctuality, peer editing
participation, pop quizzes, homework,
classroom discussion, a general alert look in the eyes
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students are
allowed two unexcused absences; more than that will result in a lowered
course grade. Absences must be excused before the class session. Students
will have points deducted from their class participation grade for missing
peer editing days, showing up on those days without a draft, or for missing
scheduled appointments with me.
DEADLINES: Papers must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date. Papers are penalized 1/3 letter grade for each day
they are late. Excessive tardiness will be penalized in the class
participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, the whole point of this course
is to develop your own thinking and writing skills. Students who turn
in essays or exercises which are not their own work (borrowed either from
other students or from printed sources) will receive an “F” for
the assignment and will be reported to the Dean of College Life. Statements
in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and academic
dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS
Sep 1 Introduction
Sep 3 Manual, Chaps 2, 3
Sep 8 Handbook, Intro, Chapter 1
Sep 10 Handbook, Chapter 2
Sep 15 Manual, Chapter 5
Sep 17 Peer edit first article
Sep 22 FIRST ARTICLE DUE
Sep 24 No class
Sep 29 Manual, Chapters 6, 7
Oct 1 Handbook, Chapter 3
Oct 6 FALL BREAK. No class
Oct 8 Handbook, Chapter 4
Oct 13 Peer edit second article
Oct 15 SECOND ARTICLE DUE
Oct 20 Handbook, Chapter 5
Oct 22 Handbook, Chapter 6
Oct 27 Peer edit third article
Oct 29 THIRD ARTICLE DUE
Nov 3 Manual, Chapter 10
Nov 5 Handbook, Chapter 7
Nov 10 Manual, Chapter 15
Nov 12 Manual, Chapter 16
Nov 17 Peer edit fourth article
Nov 19 FOURTH ARTICLE DUE
Nov 24 Handbook, Chapter 8
Nov 26 THANKSGIVING. No class.
Dec 1 Manual, Chapter 18
Dec 3 Manual, Chapter 19
Dec 8 Magazine layout sessions
Dec 10 Magazine layout sessions
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ENGLISH 385:
WRITING FOR PUBLICATION
SPRING 1999
Course Syllabus
Class time: TTh 12:30-1:45 Office: Wenger 279
Class location: Nicarry 103 Office hours: MWF: 1:30-2:20; TT
11-12
Professor: Dr. David Downing Phone: W=1381; H =
932-1241
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is an introduction to the world of free
lance writing, with an emphasis on
•understanding publishing markets
•developing workable topics
•choosing the most effective angle, structure, and style for
articles
•writing polished pieces of publishable quality
•composing queries and submitting for publication.
We will discuss the most common types of magazine articles including profile/interviews,
how to/self-help articles, personal experiences, roundup/consumer surveys,
and historical or investigative reports. The course will include visits
from current editors offering their advice on the world of publishing. At
the end of the semester, students will complete a book proposal.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Jean Fredette, ed. Handbook of Magazine Article Writing
GRADING: The course grade will be based on the following:
4/8 Best four grades on the
first five assignments:
Profile/interview
How to/self help
Roundup/consumer survey
Historical/investigative
Personal experience or as-told-to article
3/8 Book proposal
1/8 Class participation (attendance,
pop quizzes, query letters homework and writing
exercises)
OTHER POLICIES: Attendance is required for all class sessions. Students
are allowed two unexcused absences. Excessive tardiness will be penalized
in the class participation grade. Papers must be ready to turn in at the
beginning of the class hour on the due date. Papers are penalized two
thirds of a letter grade for each day they are late. Students will have
points deducted for missing peer editing days or showing up with no draft
to be edited.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Obviously, this course is designed to foster your own
research, writing, and editing skills. Students who turn in essays or
exercises which are not their own work will be asked to drop the course.
Statements in the Student Handbook regarding academic integrity and
academic dishonesty are applicable to this course.
COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE
ASSIGNMENT
Jan 14 Introduction
Jan 19 Fredette, 10-26; 47-63; 240-243
Jan 21 Writers Market 1999 intro (Reference Shelf)
Jan 26 Fredette, 64-84
Jan 28 Writer's self-assessment essay (10 pts)
Feb 2 Fredette, 85-108; 4 copies of draft for peer editing
Feb 4 Profile/interview due
Feb 9 Fredette, 125-140; 217-223
Feb 11 Fredette, 184-193; 235-239
Feb 16 Peer editing
Feb 18 How to/Self-help due
Feb 23 Fredette, 155-161
Feb 25 Fredette, 194-209
Mar 2 Peer editing
Mar 4 Round up/travel/seasonal article
Mar 6-14 SPRING BREAK
Mar 16 Fredette, 27-46
Mar 18 Handouts
Mar 23 Peer editing
Mar 25 Historical or investigative piece
Mar 30 141-154; 178-83
Apr 1 No class (Monday schedule)
Apr 6 Peer editing
Apr 8 Personal experience/as told to
Apr 13 Fredette, 210-216
Apr 15 Fredette, 224-234
Apr 20 Handouts
Apr 22 Handouts
Apr 27 Computer lab
Apr 29 Peer editing
May 4 Book proposal due (Tues of finals week)
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INTERNSHIPS
FOR ENGLISH MAJORS
Student internships for English majors are designed to give students
practical experience in research, writing, and editing in a “real
world” setting. Interns in English typically spend 4-8 hours a week
working at newspapers, magazines, law firms, government offices,
advertising agencies, or non-profit organizations in order to gain hands-on
experience in writing environments outside the classroom. Students may also
earn internship credit for work on publications produced on campus.
Students may apply for internships of 1-3 credits after their first
year, usually in their junior or senior year. Generally, one is expected to
work about two hours a week on-site for each unit of internship
credit.
Applications for internships in the spring semester are due November 15,
and those for the summer or fall are due April 2. Those interested in an
internship in English should consult with the departmental internship
advisor, Dr. Downing, to discuss internships available and to find the best
match for the student’s interests and aptitudes.
Students must apply and be accepted for an internship both with the
English Department and with the organization offering the internship. Many
local internships are competitive, with numerous students from various
campuses submitting applications. So students should apply for internships
using the same job search skills that they would employ in seeking a
full-time position, including a professional-looking resumé and careful
preparation for a face-to-face interview.
Students desiring English credit for their internships must also submit
an application to the English Department. Application and reference forms
for internships are available from Dr. Downing.
Students who have been offered an internship and received departmental approval
will then submit an internship contract, in consultation with their on-site
supervisor and with the department advisor, Dr. Downing. This contract
specifies the internship employer, dates of employment, weekly hours, goals
and objectives for the semester, written work, and the basis for
evaluation.
Internships may be assigned a letter grade or evaluated Pass/No Pass.
Evaluation will be based upon the student's internship logbook, journal,
writing portfolio, summary essay, and by descriptive evaluations provided
by the on-site supervisor.
Students in all tracks should seriously consider signing up for an
internship during their college years. These not only provide valuable
"real world" work experiences in research, writing, and editing,
but they broaden one's opportunities in the career market after
graduation.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Dr. Downing (361-1381) or
come by his office (Wenger 279).
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