Friday, August 15, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Syllabus
Prerequisite/Co-requisite Courses: None
Fall 2008, Thursdays, 9-11:45
Instructor: Dr. Sylvia Y. R. Schoemaker
Phone: 510.628.8036
Office Hours: T-Th 11:45-12:390 and by arrangement
E-mail: profs4e@gmail.com
REQUIRED TEXT
Richek, Margaret. The World of Words: Vocabulary for College Students 7/e. New York, 2005. ( ISBN: 0-618-76678-2)
Course text site: http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/richek/world_words/7e/resources.html
Recommended texts: Dictionary, Thesaurus
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course study involves the use of computer programs in building varied and precise vocabularies. Focuses include the historical development and present-day resources of the American English vocabulary, special attention to Latin and Greek vocabulary building prefixes, suffixes and bases, neologisms, field-related vocabulary, and idioms. (3 units)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
*Expansion of vocabulary to college level.
*Development of decoding skills through word analysis.
*Understanding of formal and informal registers, slang, jargon, and standard usage
*Explanation of the nuances in American English words.
Upon completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate acquisition of vocabulary decoding and encoding with appropriate use through a variety of applications, exercises and quizzes with increasing fluency and accuracy.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Topics covered include: computer/net tools for vocabulary study, word analysis, levels of usage, registers, denotative and connotative values, contextual understanding and applications.
Word study e-journal and special projects--
Students will keep a journal of words for personal study. Selected vocabulary may be taken from class conversations, classroom materials, readings, texts, current events, popular media (newspapers, magazines, T.V., radio, film), and online sources.
For projects, students will select several semantic categories to develop word lists organized by conceptual themes:
1 People
2 Places
3 Actions
4 Nature
5 Time
6 Quantities
7 Qualities
8 Objects
9 Ideas
10 Values
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Date | Topic |
| 1 | 4-Sep | Dictionary Skills and Context Clues |
| 2 | 11-Sep | Words About People, WoW C1 |
| 3 | 18-Sep | Words in the News, WoW C2 |
| 4 | 25-Sep | Words for Feeling, Expression, and Action, WoW C3 |
| 5 | 2-Oct | Other Useful English Words, WoW C4 |
| 6 | 9-Oct | Word Elements, WoW C5 |
| 7 | 16-Oct | Word Elements: Prefixes, WoW C6 |
| 8 | 23-Oct |
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| 9 | 30-Oct | Word Elements: Movement, WoW C7 |
| 10 | 6-Nov | Word Elements: Together and Apart, WoW C8 |
| 11 | 13-Nov | Word Elements: Numbers and Measures, WoW C9 |
| 12 | 20-Nov | Word Elements: Thought and Belief, WoW C10 |
| 13 | 27-Nov | Word Elements: The Body and Health, WoW C11 |
| 14 | 4-Dec | Word Elements: Speech and Writing, WoW C12 |
| 15 | 11-Dec | Finals week |
Instructional Methods Overall, the course sessions will include presentation, discussion, and application modes.
In addition, among methods and materials used are the following:
▪Structural Analysis of Words
▪Conceptual framework for vocabulary study – contexts and processes
▪ Computer and Internet resources
▪Word Lists
▪Automated vocabulary study programs
▪Word processing for vocabulary study
▪On-line dictionary, thesaurus, and other resources
Assessment Criteria & Method of Evaluating Students Class Participation 15%
| Class Participation | 15% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Projects | 15% |
| Term Paper | 30% |
| Presentation | 10% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
| 100-95 | A |
| 94-90 | A- |
| 89-87 | B+ |
| 86-84 | B |
| 83-80 | B- |
| 79-77 | C+ |
| 76-74 | C |
| 73-70 | C- |
| 69-67 | D+ |
| 66-64 | D |
| 63-60 | D- |
| 59 or < | F |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Process Topics
Process Topics
How to care for a cat (or any animal).
How to spend a holiday.
How to develop self-control.
How to find happiness.
How to keep your girl (boy) friend.
How to track a wild animal.
How to prepare my favorite dish.
How to cure a cold.
How to take good snapshots.
How to take notes.
How to criticize music.
How to make an ice cream soda.
How to keep friends.
How to spend a weekend.
How to take it easy intelligently.
How to plan a garden.
How to entertain the family.
How to paper a room.
How to be popular.
How to grow tomatoes (or any vegetable, grain, or flower).
How to choose a friend.
How to solve the housing problem.
How to make cheese.
How to make coffee.
How to write a good essay.
How to be a nonchalant when embarrassed.
How to study systematically.
How to prepare for an examination.
How to plan a meal.
How to cure insomnia.
How to get along with a brother (or sister).
How to enjoy music.
How a band moves into a formation.
How to give a gentle hint.
How to leave a party.
How to make an impression on a girl (or a boy).
How to learn a part in a play.
How to administer artificial respiration.
How (not) to prepare for a journey.
How to caddy.
How to review a book.
How to develop film.
How to spend your time profitably while standing in line.
How to clean a rifle.
How to enjoy a vacation.
How to hunt with a camera.
How to sleep in class.
How to approach Dad.
How I would change Present (traffic, food, education) laws.
Learning to ride a course.
Do's and don'ts for basketball fans.
Tinkering with machinery.
Steps in making a garden.
A good party game.
In case of fire . . .
Making something out of nothing.
A complicated play in basketball or football (use diagrams).
Helps for puzzle friends.
How to "psych out" a teacher.
How to play a game.
How to spend an enjoyable evening in . . .
Plan for a garden.
Where automobiles are likely to break down.
The serve in tennis.
Choosing a wardrobe.
Earning one's way.
The best scheme I ever heard of to make money.
Making a hobby profitable.
Miracles nature never thought of.
A good floor plan.
How books are classified in a library.
A chairman's (or speaker's) duties in a group discussion.
How to enjoy literature.
How to converse.
How to tie a shoe.
How to take care of a computer.
How to say "no".
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Student Blogs
Liakae's blog: http://liakae.blogspot.com/
Sabin's blog: http://blackevill.blogspot.com/
Sumit's blog: http://nepalisumit.blogspot.com/
Sujina's blog: http://sujinanepali.blogspot.com/
Lee's blog: http://leemdecember.blogspot.com/
Biswa's blog: http://biswajung.blogspot.com/
Bijay's blog: http://npbj.blogspot.com/
Niranjan's blog: http://menikar.blogspot.com/
Sue's blog: http://soo4comblog.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
WCom Wiki
Wiki Sitemap as of June 2008:
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Slides
Writing and the Critical Thinking Process Slides
Assignments
E82A Written Communication Syllabus
Diagrams
InfoMaps
Students
Teams
Where Do You Stand -- Student Responses
Slides
Writing and the Critical Thinking Process Slides
Assignments
E82A Written Communication Syllabus
Diagrams
InfoMaps
Students
Teams
Where Do You Stand -- Student Responses
Where do you stand?
FEET: What do I stand for as a foundation of writing?
STOMACH: What upsets me about writing?
HEART: What do I love about writing?
HANDS: What do I feel about writing?
EARS: What do I hear about writing?
EYES: What do I see about writing?
BRAIN: What do I think about writing?
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Syllabus
E82A
Written Communication I
Syllabus
English 82A Syllabus
Lincoln University
Written Communication I
Units: 3 Contact hours: 40
Semester: Summer 2008
Course Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 1:00 – 3:45
Location: Room 402
Course Blogsite: http://4wcom.blogspot.com/
Course Wikisite: http://4wcom.wetpaint.com/
Dr. Sylvia Y. Rippel Schoemaker
Phone: 510.628.8036
Office: Room 305
Office Hours: T-T, 9:9:30, 12:15-1, and by arrangement
Email: drsylvia2008@gmail.com
Objectives:
You will develop your writing skills for academic, professional, and socio-cultural purposes, in context-centered essay writing.
You will learn editing, documentation skills, use of online and other resources.
University learner goals 1 -6, and specifically in English:: To develop basic academic and professional skills (1); To develop the ability to communicate effective in English, orally and in writing, and to read with understanding (1.1) and institutional goals , especially 1,(1.1-1.4), 2.4
Description:
English 82A covers the aspects of composing well-organized written communications. The core of the course will emphasize practice in organizing ideas in a clear, logical manner and other elements involved in writing papers in various rhetorical contexts.
Catalog Description: ENG 82A & 82B - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION I & II ENG 82A & 82B - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION I & II First term: A thorough study of grammar and the fundamentals of composition. Practice in writing themes, book reviews and other short papers is given. Particular attention is directed toward sentence structure, syntax, and general rhetorical principles. Second term: Critical reading and evaluation of selected texts and writings; composition of well-organized expository papers; a careful consideration of methods of research, organization in a clear, logical manner and other elements involved in writing research papers. (3 + 3 units)
Course Materials:
Required Text:
VanderMey et al. The College Writer, Second Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007.
ISBN: 0 618 74253 0
Recommended Texts:
Clouse, Barbara Fine. A Troubleshooting Guide for Writers: Strategies & Process.4th Ed. Boston: Mc-Graw-Hill, 2005.
Adams, Katherine H. and Michael L. Keene, Research and Writing across the Disciples 2nd Ed. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company, 2000.
A comprehensive, current English dictionary and thesaurus
Format
A cooperative learning model will be employed. Small group and individual discovery exercises and presentations will augment lectures, discussion and applications.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to attend class, to complete assignments, to participate in the course in a productive manner, and to take personal responsibility for meeting the objectives of the course.
Evaluation:
Essays, assignments, exercises, class participation, notebooks, midterm and final presentations, extra credit work/journals will be averaged in determining the final grade in the following proportions:
Policies:
Assignments are to be submitted in a timely manner. Late work will receive reduced points and must be accompanied with a written explanation for its tardiness. Plagiarized work will receive 0 points, and if persistent will result in course failure. All assignments must be typed, include in the top right hand corner your name, course, date submitted, assignment name and revision number. Attendance is mandatory. Missed classes will constitute 0 points for the day’s class participation points. Excused absences are limited to serious medical or other problems, and are to be explained in writing either before or immediately after the absence. Persistent unexcused absences will result in course failure.
Assignments:
Overall Schedule Units, 2 to 3 sessions each (see schedule ),
Midterm and final portfolios, session 7 and 14, including essays for each unit, notes, reference data, in-class materials and assignments.
Grading:
Essays: 40 percent
Homework/in-class writing: 30 percent
Presentations/Participation: 30 percent
| Session | Date | Topic / Assignments | Rhetoric | Reader | Handbook |
1 | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | Introduction | 1, Critical Thinking and Reading | 9, Personal Narrative | 35, Marking Punctuation |
2 | Thursday, June 12, 2008 | Reading and Thinking | 2, Getting Started | 10, Personal Reflection | 36, Checking Mechanics |
3 | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 | Writing Process Introductions Paper Due | 3, Planning | 11, Personal Description | Multilingual and ESL Guidelines |
4 | Thursday, June 19, 2008 | Writing and Rewriting | 4, Drafting | ||
5 | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | Narrative and Descriptive Writing | 5, Revising 6, Editing and Proofreading | Parts of Speech | |
6 | Thursday, June 26, 2008 | Unit I Narrative and Descriptive Paper Due Analytical Writing | 7, Submitting | 12, Cause and Effect | Parts of Speech |
7 | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 | Comparison and contrast MIDTERM | 8, One Writer’s Process. | 13, Comparison and Contrast | Sentence Basics |
8 | Thursday, July 03, 2008 | Narrative and Descriptive Paper Due Classification | 14, Classification | Sentence Problems | |
9 | Tuesday, July 08, 2008 | Portfolio I Due Process | 15, Process Writing | ||
10 | Thursday, July 10, 2008 | Definition | 16, Definition | Numbers, Word Parts, and Idioms | |
Vocabulary and writing | Using the Right Word | ||||
11 | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | Unit II Analytical Paper Due Persuasive Writing | 17, Strategies for Argumentation and Persuasion | Understanding Grammar | |
12 | Thursday, July 17, 2008 | Defining a point of view | 19, Persuading Readers to Act | 39, Constructing sentences | |
13 | Tuesday, July 22, 2008 | Responding to an argument | 20, Arguing Against a Claim | 40, Avoiding Sentence Errors | |
14 | Thursday, July 24, 2008 | Unit III Persuasive Paper Due Portfolio II Final Exam |