ENGL 102 Engliush Composition II at SIUC

ENGL 112-Composition II (Spring 2012) ______Instructor: Dr. Yuemin He Office: CN230F Phone: (703)323-2141 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: ______

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 111 or its equivalent

Course Section, Time, and Location:

Required Texts (Please bring all books and supplies to class every day): ● Adams, Kathleen M. and Kathleen A. Gillogly. Everyday Life in Southeast Asia. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 2011. Print. ● Bullock, Richard and Francine Weinberg. The Little Seagull Handbook. Spi ed. NY: Norton, 2011. Print. ● Crusius, Timothy W., and Carolyn E. Channell. The Aims of Argument. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print. Course Description: This course constitutes the second semester of the Freshman English sequence and continues the treatment of effective writing, analytical reading, argumentation and research techniques begun in English 111. It foucses on developing student competencies through the examination of a range of texts about the human experience. The course requires students to locate, evaluate, integrate, and document sources and effectively edit for style and usage.

Course Objectives: In English 112, you will: ● continue to develop critical reading, writing and thinking skills acquired in English 111 or its equivalent; ● demonstrate a knowledge of literary vocabulary and develop the ability to read, understand, interpret and write about expository and literary works; ● express views of course readings in well-focused, persuasive essays supported with evidence from the texts; and, ● continue to apply library skills and learn the appropriate use of documentation and Edited American English. Coursework and Grading: Students will write essays totaling at least 3,500 words. Each essay will require intensive reading and academic research. Detailed assignment sheets will be provided for each essay. To faciliate the accomplishment of the essays, other oral and written exercises and activities are arranged.

● Argue to inquire 15 points ● Argue to convince 15 points ● Argue to negotiate 20 points ● Argue to persuade 10 points

60% of total grade

● Quizzes, exercises and homework 20 points

1 ● Midterm exam 10 points ● Final exam 10 points

20% of total grade

Your final grade will be calculated as follows: A = 90% or above; B = 80% or above; C = 70% or above; D = 60% or above; and F = not good.

Occasionally the due dates may be adjusted due to particular needs and interests as the semester progresses. The specific time of the final exam for this course will be announced later.

Important Dates: Class Begins: Schedule Adjustments without Permission: Last Day for Schedule Adjustments with Tuition Refund: Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty or Change to Audit: Classes and Examinations End:

Attendance Policy: This course is designed around learning that takes place in the classroom, only some of which can be measured through essays and exams. I'm not concerned with the reasons for your absence, though you can tell me if you like. My job is only to determine whether you have been present enough to qualify for a passing grade. Anyone who misses class is responsible for any missed work or work not turned in on time. Regardless of your reason for missing a class, you will not be permitted to make up in-class quizzes. If you have more than four absences, you will fail the course regardless of the amount of writing you do for this course. Two late arrivals or early departures (or a combination of one early departure and one late arrival) are allowed. After that, each late arrival or early departure converts to half of an absence. If you are unavoidably late or leave early, it is your responsibility to make sure that I have recorded your presence in the attendence record. A word to the wise: traffic trouble, family responsibilities, and flu are all likely, and absences should be hoarded accordingly. Attention: Final exam will be exempted if you have no more than two absences throughout the semester and I consider you a positively active participant in the class.

Conduct Policy: No cell phones in the classroom. If yours goes off, you’ll be asked to leave the room and an absence will be recorded for that day. You can bring drinks with secure tops, but no food please. You are expected to act in a manner befitting mature college students, which .includes respect for differing beliefs, religions, value systems and lifestyles

Submission of Work: All assignments should be handed in on time. Late work will be marked down one point each subsequent day and will not be accepted one week after the due date. EMAILED WORK WILL NOT BE GRADED IF A HARD COPY OF THE WORK IS NOT TURNED IN BY THE NEXT CLASS. Notify me of any difficulties BEFORE the deadlines.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s words or ideas as your own without giving the appropriate credit or without the person’s consent to use his or her words or ideas without acknowledgment. The English Department will not tolerate plagiarism in any form. The first time a student plagiarizes, he or she will receive a grade of zero on the plagiarized assignment plus any additional penalty the instructor deems appropriate. In addition, any student found to have plagiarized will have his or her name recorded in a central file maintained by the Department. Any student who is found to have plagiarized a second time will fail the course in which the

2 plagiarism occurred and may be referred to the Division dean for further disciplinary action. My Advice: Never plagiarize. Contact me for help in case of questions or difficulties in meeting deadlines.

IMPORTANT: ● Students with disabilities may be eligible for accomodations. If you are a student with a disability you may wish to contact a counselor for disability services or counseling center on campus. If you wish to inform me of any learning disabilities or other disabilities, do it at the beginning of the semester ● If an emergency requires evacuation of the building, leave the room and use doors ahead of you. ● If you need help with your courses, visit the Center for Acadmic Advising in CG224. ● This syllabus contains important information about this Spring 2012. Please keep it safe. You will be held responsible for all assignments listed on the syllabus whether or not I remind you of them in the previous class. Your continued attendance in this class means that you accepted all of the stated class requirements and policies. ● Communication is very important. My door is always open. I encourage you to meet with me throughout the course of the semester, especially if you have any problems or questions concerning class. Remember: If you set yourself up for success, you can achieve it.The minimum should not be your goal. Instead, aim high and make the most of your choices.

English 112 Syllabus – Spring 2012 ______Week One Welcome Course Description Homework: Read Intro of the Book (pp. 1-7).

Quiz on Intro What do you know about SEA? Homework: Read Intro to Part One (pp. 9-13). ______Week Two Quiz on Intro to Part One Why SEA? Prompt for Essay #1: Exploring the Self Homework: Read Chapter 1 (pp. 14-26).

Quiz on Chap. 1 Discussion: Living without Saying Thanks and Please Homework: Read Chapter 2 (pp. 27-36) and bring your list of questions. ______Week Three Quiz on Chapter 2 Conventions of Writing about Literary Works Discussion: Batak Me Homework: Read Chapter 3 (pp. 37-46) and bring your list of questions.

Quiz on Chapter 3

3 Sample Essay Discussion: Poverty and Merit in Laos Homework: Read Intro to Part Two ( pp. 59-64). ______Week Four Quiz on Intro to Part Two How to Revise a Pararaph Discussion: Identity Formation Homework: Read Chapter 5 (pp.65-78).

Quiz on Chapter 5 Write with No Shifts Discussion: A Hanunoo Girl in the Philippines Homework: Read Chapter 6 (pp. 79-88). ______Week Five Quiz on Chapter 6 Essay #1 Due How to Use Insertion Discussion: Marriage & Opium in a Lisu Village Homework: Read Intro to Part Four (pp.137-142).

Quiz on Intro to Part Four Prompt for Essay # 2: Religion in Everyday Life Screening: Sepet Homework: Read Chapter 12 (pp. 154-163). ______Week Six Quiz on Chapter 12 Discussion: Veil in Java Homework: Read Chapter 13 (pp. 165-175). . Quiz on Chapter 13 Sample Essay Discussion: El Shadai in the Philippines Homework: Read Chapter 11(pp.143-153). ______Week Seven Quiz on Chapter 11 A Writing Template Discussion: Tree Ordination Homework: Prepare for the exam.

Midterm Exam Homework: Read Chapter 17 (pp. 218-228). ______Week Eight Quiz on Chapter 17

4 Food Sharing and Reading Discussion: Yin & Yang in Vietnamese Food Homework: Read Chapter 15 (pp. 195-204).

Quiz on Chap. 15 Essay # 2 Due Discussion: Rocky Tai & Muai Tai Homework: Read Chapter 9 (pp. 117-126). ______Week Nine Quiz on Chapter 9 Prompt for Essay # 3: Living in a Changing World Discussion: Complex Life in Singapore Homework: Read Chapter 21 (pp. 273-282).

Quiz on Chapter 21 Sample Essay Discussion: When the Mountains Are No Longer Home Homework: Read Chapter 22 (pp. 283-294). ______Week Ten Quiz on Chapter 22 The Toulmin Method Discussion: Orang Asli vs. Malay Homework: Read Chapter 24 (pp. 304-314).

Indonesia: Rainbow Troops ______Week Eleven Quiz on Chapter 24 How to Incorporate Sources Discussion: Blast Fishing Homework: Draft your essay.

Documentation (I) Peer Review Homework: Revise your essay. ______Week Twelve Documenting (II) Homework: Read “A Family in the Street” (handout)

Essay # 3 Due Quiz on reading assigned Discussion: “A Family in the Street” Homework: Read Intro to Part Six (pp. 231-236). ______Week Thirteen Quiz on Intro to Part Six Prompt for Assignment # 4: Country of Choice Cambodia: The Killing Fields

5 Homework: Read Chapter 20 (pp. 258-268).

Quiz on Chapter 20 Discussion: The Question of Collabrators Homework: Read Chapter 10 (pp. 127-136). ______Week Fourteen Quiz on Chapter 10 Discussion: When War Memories Fade Homework: Country of Choice

Burma or Myanmar East Timor: A Barefoot Dream ______Week Fifteen Student Presentations ______Week Sixteen Final Exam

Readings

Intro of the Book pp. 1-7 Intro to Part One (identities) pp. 9-13 Chap. 1 pp. 14-26 Chap. 2 pp. 27-36 Chap. 3 pp. 37-46 Intro to Part Two (social structures) pp. 59-64 Chap. 5 pp. 65-78 Chap. 6 pp. 79-88 Intro to Part Four (religions) pp. 137-142 Chap. 12 pp. 154-163 Chap. 13 pp. 165-175 Chap. 11 pp. 143-153 Chap. 17 pp. 218-228 Chap. 15 pp. 195-204 Chap. 9 pp. 117-126 Chap. 21 pp. 273-282 Chap. 22 pp. 283-294 Chap. 24 pp. 304-314 “A Family in the Street” (handout) Intro to Part Six (war and recovery) pp. 231-236 Chap. 20 pp. 258-268 Chap. 10 pp. 127-136

6 Portions of Films Sepet (Malaysia) Rainbow Troops (Indonesia) Killing Fields(Camboida) A Barefoot Dream(East Timor)