ENL101-7101 · ENL101-7101 Critical Writing and Reading I Fall 2020 Instructor Information...
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ENL101-7101 Critical Writing and Reading I Fall 2020 Instructor Information Instructor: Prof. Jenny Howe (she/her) Email: [email protected] Office hours: by appointment via video chat (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday only) Course Information Course Name: Critical Writing and Reading I Course ID: ENL101-7101 Semester: Fall 2020 Format: Fully Remote Online Course Description ENL101 Description: Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies. Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation. Course Theme: How has technology and the internet changed the way we live? What does it mean to communicate digitally? To learn digitally? To consume digitally? This section of ENL101 will focus on the theme of “Life in the Ditigal Age.” By reading articles that address these questions and more, we will develop our reading and thinking skills and practice important forms of web literacy, all while exploring the various ways that “going digital” has altered the world around us. Pre-requisite There are no pre-requisites for this course Course Credits Three (equivalent to about nine hours a week of classwork for the course) Course Goals and Outcomes Please see the University Studies page for a full description of Course Objectives for 1A courses: https://www.umassd.edu/universitystudies/curriculum/
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ENL101-7101 Critical Writing and Reading I
Fall 2020
Instructor Information Instructor: Prof. Jenny Howe (she/her) Email: [email protected] Office hours: by appointment via video chat (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday only)
Course Information
Course Name: Critical Writing and Reading I Course ID: ENL101-7101 Semester: Fall 2020 Format: Fully Remote Online
Course Description ENL101 Description: Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies.
Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level
arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single
arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation.
Course Theme: How has technology and the internet changed the way we live? What does it mean to communicate
digitally? To learn digitally? To consume digitally? This section of ENL101 will focus on the theme of “Life in the
Ditigal Age.” By reading articles that address these questions and more, we will develop our reading and thinking skills
and practice important forms of web literacy, all while exploring the various ways that “going digital” has altered the
world around us.
Pre-requisite There are no pre-requisites for this course
Course Credits
Three (equivalent to about nine hours a week of classwork for the course)
Course Goals and Outcomes Please see the University Studies page for a full description of Course Objectives for 1A courses:
https://www.umassd.edu/universitystudies/curriculum/
Weekly Course Structure Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
New Week Begins/Material for the week becomes available at 12:01am EST
Reading and assignments due by 11:59pm EST.
Reading and assignments due by 11:59pm EST.
Methods of Instruction
Quizzes Quizzes are a primary way in which I test understanding of concepts and skill development in this course. In conjunction with most of the instructional materials provided, you will be asked to complete a quiz. The three lowest scores will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Activities Activities are assignments that ask you to practice the skills reviewed in the instructional materials and class readings out "in the wild" (i.e. applying critical reading and digital literacy skills to online articles/websites outside assigned readings). Generally, activities will be worksheets, and require written responses to questions and/or reflection.
Participation Participation in this course is defined by your engagement with your peers. This will take two forms: 1. Discussion board posts and responses; 2. Peer review. Through both these forms, you will have the opportunity to get to know your classmates and learn together.
Minor Assignments At times, you will be asked to submit partial or full drafts of your major writing assignments. These drafts, called minor assignments, help you to get started on your major assignments early, as well as allow me to ensure that we’re all on the right track and intervene with feedback at useful points. Minor assignments will also often be used as part of peer review.
Major Assignments There are three major assignments in this course.
Major Assignment 1 is a "credibility assessment" of an online article.
Major Assignment 2 is an "argument analysis" of an online article.
Major Assignment 3 is an "article review."
Assignment sheets and rubrics for all major assignments can be found in “Major Assignments” in our myCourses site.
Course Policies
Email UMD email is my primary means of communicating with students outside of class. Please check your UMD email regularly (i.e. at least twice a day). Though I will do my best to respond promptly to emails, please know that I rarely check my email after 5pm and I only check it occasionally on Saturdays and Sundays.
Participation Your participation in discussion board posts and peer review are an important part of success in the course. Please do your best to turn in all work on time, as your classmates’ ability to complete discussion and peer review assignments depends upon timely submission of your work.
Late Work Quizzes, activiies, drafts, and discussion forum posts/responses:
Can be submitted late for 1 week
0.5 points are lost for each day late.
After 1 week, these assignments will
disappear from myCourses and cannot be
made up.
Major Assignments
Can be submitted late for 2 weeks
2 points are lost for each day late.
After 2 weeks, these assignments will
disappear from myCourses and cannot be
made up.
Peer Review
Peer reviews cannot be submitted late, as this
will not be helpful to classmates. Late peer
reviews will receive no credit (unless discussed
with me ahead of time).
If you are having difficulties meeting deadlines, please
contact. I am always happy to give extensions as long
as we negotiate them at least 24 hours in advance.
Grading and Assignments
What?* How many? Each are worth Total Points
Discussion forum posts
6 4pts 20pts (lowest dropped)
Discussion forum responses
4 5pts (2.5 for each) 15pts (lowest dropped)
Peer Review 6 5-6pts 35pts
Pre- and Post-tests 2 2.5pts
5pts
Quizzes 13 5pts 50pts (lowest 3 dropped)
Activities 15 3-4pts 50pts
Minor Assignments 5 5pts 25pts
*Major Assignments 3 90 – 110pts. 300pts
* See myCourses site for a complete description of assignments.
University Policies
Incompletes See the course catalog for information about incompletes (under “Grades and Grading System”):
https://catalog.umassd.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1424&hl=incomplete&returnto=search
Academic Integrity I expect each student to abide by the standards of academic integrity at UMass Dartmouth, as outlined in
both the student handbook and undergraduate catalog:
http://www.umassd.edu/studenthandbook/academicregs/ethicalstandards.cfm
Course Workload and Credit Hour Definition See the course catalog for information about course workloads and credit hour definitions (under “Course
Credits and Levels”):
https://catalog.umassd.edu/content.php?catoid=50&navoid=4007#Course_Credits_and_Levels
Resources Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Purdue’s OWL is a great resource for help with grammar, style, citation help, etc.: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Academic Support:
Academic Advising Services: http://www.umassd.edu/acadvising/
Academic Resource Center (ARC: ) : http://www.umassd.edu/arc/
Center for Access and Success (for students with disabilities) (http://www.umassd.edu/dss/).
Please Note: if you have a documented disability and require accommodations, contact me at the beginning of the semester to provide the appropriate paperwork from the Center for Access and Success. http://www.umassd.edu/eeo/ada/faculty_gswd.cfm
Multiliteracy and Communication Center The Multiliteracy and Communication Center (MCC) is a free tutoring service offering online appointments to all members of the UMassD community. Tutors at the MCC can assist with any project involving communication. All online tutoring sessions are conducted synchronously. This means that you will meet with your tutor “live” using video and/or text chat. Appointments must be booked via the MCC's website at least a half hour in advance. Day, evening, and weekend options are available.
Campus Emergencies: Please sign up for campus emergency alerts here: https://my.umassd.edu/group/myumassd/myalert
Regarding Course Content Please see the UMass Dartmouth website for more on how to handle course content that might be triggering or cause emotional distress: https://www.umassd.edu/provost/resourcesforfaculty/syllabus-language/ If you need to seek confidential resources, please see
Counseling Center, http://www.umassd.edu/counselling/, 508-999-8648 or – 8650
Victim Advocate in the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality, http://www.umassd.edu/sexualviolence/, 508-910-4584.
In an emergency contact the Department of Public Safety at 508-999-9191 24 hrs./day.
Please see the UMass Dartmouth website for more on the university’s Title IX policies:
https://www.umassd.edu/provost/resourcesforfaculty/syllabus-language/
ENL101 Course Schedule for Fall 2020
This course schedule is subject to change as is necessary for the needs of the class. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on myCourses and distributed via UMD email. All work (assignments, activities, peer review, drafts, quizzes, etc.) is due at 11:59pm EST. All reading/watching must be completed in order to complete work due. All reading and other resources can be found in our myCourses site.
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
1 9/06 Su Course Introduction
“Course Introduction” video Syllabus Course Welcome Explanation of Assignments and Grading Policies General Course Requirements Using Zoom
Respond to the “Introduce Yourself” questions in the Discussion Forum. (Due by class time.) Complete the 101 “pre-test.” (Due by 11:59pm EST.)
Post questions to the “General Course Questions” discussion forum.
2 9/10 Th Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
“Major Assignment 1” video. Assignment sheet for Major Assignment 1. Caulfield, “Part I: Four Moves and a Habit”
Complete “Understanding Major Assignment 1” quiz. Complete “Finding Sources” activity and post to the discussion forum.
Last Day to Add/Drop Courses
9/13 Su Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
Otis, “Opinion vs. Fact” “Recognizing What You’re Reading”
Complete “Opinion vs. Fact” quiz. Complete “Recognizing What You’re Reading” activity. Post responses to 2 classmates in “Finding Sources” discussion forum.
3 9/17 Th Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
Caulfield, “7. Go Upstream to Find the Source,” and “8. Identifying Sponsored Content” “Genre and Purpose Overview”
Complete “Sponsored Content” quiz. Complete “Genre and Purpose” activity.
9/20 Su Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
(Skim and observe below articles and webpage to complete the activity)
Complete “Identifying Genre” activity.
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
Foody, “Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end?” Denning, “How to Fix Stagnant Wages: Dump the World’s Dumbest Idea” Santora, “Turkey Passes Law Extending Sweeping Powers Over Social Media”
4 9/24 Th Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
Caulfield, “16. What ‘Reading Laterally’ Means,” “17. Evaluating a Website or Publication’s Authority,” “18. Basic Techniques: Domain Searches, WHOIS,” “26. Evaluating News Sources,” and “27. What Makes a Trustworthy News Source?” “Assessing an author and website” “Understanding Hyperlinks”
Complete “Trash vs. Treasure” quiz. Complete “Assessing Hyperlinks” quiz. Draft of PART 1 of Major Assignment 1 due.
9/27 Su Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
Bernstein, “I didn’t pay to attend Zoom: Students sue colleges, universities for tuition refunds” Wylde, “#ShampooandConditioner and #IAtePasta are Helping TikTokers Get Mental Health Support”
Complete “Assessing a Source” activity. Draft of PART 2 of Major Assignment 1
5 10/01 Th Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
Sample Major Assignment 1. “Constructing effective paragraphs”
Complete “Reviewing the Sample (MA1)” activity. Complete peer review of PART 2 of Major Assignment 1.
10/04 Su Reading Skeptically: Credibility Assessment
n/a Major Assignment 1 (Credibility Assessment)
6 10/08 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Major Assignment 2” video. Assignment sheet for Major Assignment 2.
Complete “Understanding Major Assignment 2” quiz.
Last Day for Pass/Fail
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
Graff and Birkenstein, “Introduction: Entering the Conversation”
Complete “Argument and Emotion” activity in the discussion forum.
10/11 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Genre and Purpose, the Sequel” “What Do You See: Exploring Other Genres” (Skim following articles to complete the activity) Chubb, “Hashtag Activism: A Timeline” Asarch, “How to Use Zoom While We’re Trapped at Home for Online Classes and Meetings” Aguilar, “I Asked my Friends How Social Media is Affecting Their Mental Health and we ALL Need a Screen Break”
Complete “Genre and Purpose, the Sequel” activity. Post responses to 2 classmates in “Argument and Emotion” discussion forum.
7 10/15 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
n/a Complete peer review for “Genre and Purpose, the Sequel” activity.
10/18 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Identifying Explicit Arguments” Graff and Birkenstein, “They Say: Starting With What Others are Saying” Strassler, “What We Lose When We Go From the Classroom to Zoom.”
Complete “Explicit Argument” quiz. Complete “Explicit Argument” activity.
8 10/22 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Identifying Implicit Arguments” Graff and Birkenstein, “Her Point Is: The Art of Summarizing” Rich, “Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?”
Complete “Implicit Argument” quiz. Complete “Implicit Arguments” activity.
10/25 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
Manjoo, “How Netflix is Deepening Our Cultural Echo Chambers.”
Complete “Assessing an Article’s Argument” activity.
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
Baker et al., “Race and gender biases appear in online education.”
9 10/29 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Hyperlinks and Evidence”
Complete “Hyperlinks and Evidence” quiz. Draft of PART 1 of Major Assignment 2.
11/01 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
Alexander, “Disney Plus’ butt cover-up hides a much bigger problem.” Elphinstone et al, “Time well spent, not wasted: Video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown”
Complete “Assessing Evidence through Hyperlinks” activity.
10 11/05 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
Socolow, “The Trouble With TikTok.” Warzel, “Don’t Trust Facebook with Your Love Life”
Complete peer review for “Assessing Evidence through Hyperlinks” activity. Complete “Practicing Argument Analysis” activity.
11/08 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
“Language and Purpose” Otis, “Understanding Bias In News Media” Patel, “Colleges Are Losing Control of Their Story. The Banh-Mi Affair at Oberlin Shows How.”
Complete “Language and Purpose” quiz. Complete “Using Language to Identify Purpose” activity. Draft of PART 2 of Major Assignment 2.
11 11/12 Th Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
Sample Major Assignment 2 Graff and Birkenstein, “As He Himself Puts It: The Art of Quoting”
Complete peer review of PART 2 of Major Assignment 1. Complete “Reviewing the Sample (MA2)” activity.
11/13 F n/a n/a n/a Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
11/15 Su Reading Closely: Argument Analysis
Major Assignment 2 (Argument Analysis)
12 11/19 Th Reading Synthetically: Article Review
“Major Assignment 3” video. Assignment sheet for Major Assignment 3.
Complete “Understanding Major Assignment 3” quiz. Complete “Identifying Conversations”
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
Graff and Birkenstein, “So What? Who Cares?: Saying Why It Matters”
activity. Post in discussion forum.
11/22 Su Reading Synthetically: Article Review
“Identifying Conversations: Synthesis”
Complete “Identifying Conversations: Synthesis” quiz. Complete “Synthesizing Class Readings” activity. Post responses to 2 classmates in “Identifying Conversations” discussion forum.
13 11/25 We Reading Synthetically: Article Review
“Doing Your Own Research Online”
Complete “Research” quiz. Choice of article for MA3 and explanation for choice due to discussion forum (see guidelines).
11/26 Th n/a n/a n/a THANKSGIVING (NO WORK DUE)
11/29 Su Reading Synthetically: Article Review
n/a Review and respond to peers’ article choices (see posted guidelines).
14 12/03 Th Reading Synthetically: Article Review
“Constructing an Academic Essay” Graff and Birkenstein, “As a Result: Connecting the Parts”
Draft of Major Assignment 3.
12/06 Su Reading Synthetically: Article Review
Sample 1 Major Assignment 3 Sample 2 Major Assignment 3
Complete “Reviewing the Samples (MA3)” activity. Complete peer review of Major Assignment 3 draft. (Due by 11:59pm EST.)
15 12/08 T Reading Synthetically: Article Review
n/a Complete “Reflection” and submit to discussion forum. Complete the 101 “post-test.” Keep working on revising Major Assignment 3.
Last Day of Class
Week Date Day Unit Topic Reading/Watching Due Work Due Other
12/10 Th Reading Synthetically: Article Review
Major Assignment 3 (Article Recommendation)
16 12/16 We n/a n/a Last day I can accept any late work for credit
Last day of final exams
12/19 Sa n/a n/a n/a Grades due
