Engl& 102 Sec 6 – a history of anarchy
Instructor: Professor Bucci
Email: dbucci@cascadia.edu
Phone: 352-8329 Office: CC1-329 Office Hours: Mon and Wed, 11am-1:05pm or 1:15pm-3:15pm
Class Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am – 1:05pm Rm: CC1 0230
Class blog: http//:buccienglish102.blogspot.com
Course Description:
Students learn how to develop ideas to guide research, to gather information from the library, Internet, experts and other sources, and to judge the quality of the information. They learn to use ideas from sources as evidence in essays and longer research projects, developing a more sophisticated approach to using sources to achieve identified purposes for identified audiences. Students continue ENG 101’s emphasis on developing well-organized, thoughtful essays. This class is organized around a theme chosen by the instructor.
Theme: a history of anarchy.
This is not a course on political anarchy. Although this course may critique various governments and their social policies, it will not advocate the reduction or elimination of government. The focus of this course is cultural anarchy. Our goal is to interpret and analyze history by studying the culture produced during specific historical moments, like a hunter might study his prey’s dropping for clues to where it’s been and what it’s been doing. Cultural anarchy is a phenomenon that exposes the unseen rules and assumptions of a given social contract.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL&101 (formerly ENG 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
NOTE: There will be very little review of sentence level grammar and syntax in this class. If grammar and syntax are not of a college level, it is the student's responsibility to seek outside help from Cascadia’s Math and Writing Center or via etutoring.cascadia.edu
Course Content, Topics and Themes:
● Critical thinking processes: analysis, synthesis, evaluation, problem-solving, close reading
● Researching strategies: asking questions, finding and evaluating sources, sorting sources, interviewing, reading, taking notes
● Research-based composition processes: generating ideas, forming a hypothesis, organizing notes, summarizing sources, drafting, discussing, revising, editing, and proofreading
● Rhetorical strategies and structures
● Research-writing strategies: incorporating sources, avoiding plagiarism, judging validity of evidence
● Group process skills
● Self-evaluation skills
● Technology strategies: revising text, running advanced searches to find multiple sources, and communicating with experts
Required Texts:
• All readings for this class (unless otherwise noted) will be available via eReserve:
• All readings for this class (unless otherwise noted) will be available via eReserve:
• Rules for Writers (optional grammar and style handbook)
Papers:
• Mini-Research Project (2-3 pages)
• Creative Project and Reflection (2-3 pages)
• Creative Project and Reflection (2-3 pages)
• Final Research Paper (6-10 pages)
All out-of-class writing must be typed. All papers are due at the beginning of class, and papers handed in after the first ten minutes of class will be marked late and penalized. I understand that life can be unpredictable, so I will accept one late paper per student per quarter. No other late papers will be accepted. If you think you are not going to be able to make a paper deadline, please speak with me before the paper is due. Absolutely, no emailed papers will be accepted without prior approval. All papers (and associated outlines, drafts, reflections, and peer reviews) must be stapled together (or collected in a pocket folder) and clearly labeled with the student’s name on every section. If you fail to include a required outline, first draft, or peer review response with your paper, your grade for the assignment will be reduced by 10%.
Short Answer Test Outcomes and Due Dates: (subject to change)
Short Answer Test #1: understand complex reading and discussion (take home): 10/6
Short Answer Test #2: accurately explain complex quotations (take-home): 10/18
Short Answer Test #3: summarize key ideas in complex texts (take-home): 10/25
Short Answer Test #4: describe complex artistic works (in-class, no open book): 11/3
Short Answer Test #5: synthesize information from various texts and artists’ work (take-home): 11/15
Attendance, Participation, and In-Class Work:
You are required to attend class on time, and expected to have completed all reading and assignments before coming to class. Our course only has 22 class meetings. If you attend at least 19 classes on time, you will earn 20 points of extra credit.
You are required to attend class on time, and expected to have completed all reading and assignments before coming to class. Our course only has 22 class meetings. If you attend at least 19 classes on time, you will earn 20 points of extra credit.
Important: You are responsible for all assignments given in class whether you were present or not. “I wasn’t here that day” is not an excuse. I will keep the class web page updated with assignments and changes to the schedule, but I suggest you trade contact information with several of your classmates just in case. In-class assignments or exercises may not be made up.
Grade Conversion:
Five Short Answer Tests (30 points ea.) = 150 points
Mini-Research Project = 100 points
Thesis = 30 points
Outline = 30 points
Draft = 15 points
Revision reflection = 15 points
Creative Project and Reflection (50 points ea.) = 100 points
Library Workshop Assignments (10 points ea.) = 20 points
Final Research Project = 150 points
Annotated Bibliography = 50 points
Thesis = 30 points
Outline = 30 points
Draft = 15 points
Revision reflection = 15 points
TOTAL = 750 points
4.0 = 713-750 points (95-100%/A) 2.5 = 600 points (80%/B-) 1.0 = 487 points (65%/D)
3.5 = 675 points (90%/A-) 2.0 = 593 points (75%/C) 0.0 = 450 points or below
3.0 = 637 points (85%/B) 1.5 = 525 points (70%/C-)
(Complete grade conversion table available upon request.)
Course Outcomes:
Learn Actively - Learning is a personal, interactive process that results in greater expertise and a more comprehensive understanding of the world.
● Read, analyze, and assimilate material from a variety of texts to increase knowledge and support research questions
● Engage in discussion and group assignments to deepen understanding and develop learning skills related to research and writing
● Use writing as a learning tool to generate ideas, explore approaches to audiences and purposes, and record and organize information for later use
● Meet assignment timelines and seek help when necessary
Think Critically, Creatively and Reflectively - Reason and imagination are fundamental to problem solving and critical examination of ideas.
● Examine and evaluate a variety of information sources for use in writing
● Call on a diverse set of strategies to solve problems that arise when researching and writing from research
● Use an understanding of one’s personal values and biases, and those of others, to make inferences and draw conclusions about diverse sources of information
Communicate with Clarity and Originality - The ability to exchange ideas and information is essential to personal growth, productive work, and societal vitality.
● Use a personalized process to research and write an extended research project
● Use writing to assimilate information and perspectives from a variety of sources and publish texts composed of coherent, supported, and appropriate prose
● Understand and apply criteria or standards for clear, original communication to their own and others’ writing
● Use technology to gather, process and communicate information
Interact in Diverse and Complex Environments - Successful negotiation through our increasingly complex, interdependent and global society requires knowledge and awareness of self and others, as well as enhanced interaction skills.
● Understand others’ points of view in order to increase knowledge of other ways of looking at information
● Work with peers in groups to discuss readings and to respond to each other’s writing. In all group work, listen and contribute with respect and honest
Cascadia Community College Syllabus Learning Agreement
Academic Honesty: The College regards acts of academic dishonesty, including such activities as plagiarism, cheating and/or/violations of integrity in information technology, as very serious offenses. In the event that cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty are discovered, each incident will be handled as deemed appropriate. Care will be taken that students’ rights are not violated and that disciplinary procedures are instituted only in cases where documentation or other evidence of the offense(s) exists. A description of all such incidents shall be forwarded to the Student Conduct Officer, where a file of such occurrences will be maintained. The Student Conduct Officer may institute action against a student according to the college’s disciplinary policies and procedures as described in the Student Handbook: http://www.Cascadia.edu/about_cascadia/student_handbook.aspx
Acceptable Use Policy on Information Technology: In general, the same ethical conduct that applies to the use of all college resources and facilities applies to the use of Cascadia’s systems and technology. These systems may only be used for authorized purposes, using only legal versions of copyrighted software, and with consideration and respect for the conservations of resources and the rights of other users. For additional information, see the online version of the Student Handbook at http://www.cascadia.edu/about_cascadia/student_handbook.aspx or go to the Open Learning Center for assistance with any questions.
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Campus Closures and Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather affecting morning classes, there will be notification on the local media by 5:30 a.m. You may also call the main campus number: 425-352-8000 to hear a message that will be updated with the latest Cascadia closure information. You may also go online to www.schoolreport.org and click on Cascadia Community College to get the latest report. Should the weather deteriorate during the day, you may check online, listen to the main campus message, check email or the media to hear news about closures or class schedule changes.
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In the event of a campus closure, please visit my website at http://buccienglish102.blogspot.com for announcements and instructions.
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Learning Assistance Options: To support student success, Cascadia offers a variety of support services. The Open Learning Center, CC2-060, provides a computer lab where students can receive assistance with technology to support class assignments. Cascadia’s Math and Writing Center, CC2-080, provides tutorial support for students who seek additional assistance with their math and writing assignments. Tutoring is offered on a drop in basis, and is free and open to all Cascadia students.
Online Tutoring and Writing Assistance: Cascadia provides online access to live tutors in a variety of subjects, provided by the NW e-Tutoring Consortium. Tutoring is offered through live, interactive sessions and through an Essay Center. Many subjects have convenient tutoring hours late into the evening and 24 hours a day. To get started, visit the following address: etutoring.cascadia.edu.
Disability Support Services: Cascadia provides services to help students with disabilities successfully adapt to college life. Students who meet specific criteria may also qualify for academic accommodations. If you have or suspect you have a disability and need an accommodation please contact the front office in Kodiak Corner at 425-352-8860 to make an appointment with the Disability Support Services. Services and Accommodations through DSS are not retroactive.
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Advising: Students should schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to create a tentative education plan. They can call 425-352-8860 or come to the Kodiak Corner to make an appointment. Appointments are not made via email. At the time of the appointment, they need to indicate which degree they are pursuing. See the Cascadia website http://www.cascadia.edu/contact/offices_facilities/academic_advising.aspx for information about Drop-In Advising hours.
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Schedule of Assignments (subject to change)
Th 9/29: Introduction Syllabus, “The Filth and the Fury” | |
T 10/4: Intersections of Culture and History due: LT Prologue p. 1-22 assign: Mini Research Paper, Short Answer Test #1 (take-home) | Th 10/6: Library Workshop due: Topic for Mini Research Project, Short Answer Test #1 in-class: Meet on second floor of the Library (LB1-220) |
T 10/11: Slogans and Incompetence due: LT p. 25-40, 64-67, three slogans in-class: watch and discuss Dada video | Th 10/13: Dada due: LT p. 105-108, 175-194, sources and thesis statements for Mini Research Project in-class: watch Mark Steel on Marx assign: Short Answer Test #2 (take-home) |
T 10/18: Modern Capitalism and Invisible Ideologies due: LT p. 119-132, Short Answer Test #2 | Th 10/20: Mini Research Paper Outline due: Mini Research Paper Outline in-class: Watch “Howl” assign: Short Answer Test #3 (take-home) |
T 10/25: Situationists International and Spectacle Culture due: LT p. 40-54, 91-99, Short Answer Test #3 | Th 10/27: Mini Research Paper 1st Draft due: 1st draft of Mini Research Paper, including Works Cited (4 copies) in-class: Peer Review |
T 11/1: Mini Research Paper due due: Mini Research Paper (including Works Cited page, outline, one copy of 1st draft, revision reflection, and peer review sheets) assign: Creative Project | Th 11/3: Cultural Subversion due: LT p. 153-174 in-class: Short Answer Test #4 (in-class), watch and discuss AdBusters, Yes Men, Shepard Fairey |
T 11/8: The Body: Karen Finley, Chris Burden, and the Butthole Surfers due: Our Band Could be your Life, Chapter 8 in-class: watch and discuss Butthole Surfers interview and performance and discuss the body in performance art | Th 11/10 Anarchy Performance: Brecht, Foreman, SRL in-class: watch and discuss videos of theatrical anarchy assign: Short Answer Test #5 (take-home) |
T 11/15: Assault on Notre-Dame due: LT p. 259-266, Short Answer Test #5 assign: Final Research Project | Thu 11/17: Creative Project due: Creative Project in-class: share and discuss projects with class assign: Boolean Search Worksheet |
T 11/22: Library Workshop (LB1-220) due: topic for Final Research Paper, Boolean Worksheet | Th 11/24 (No Class) |
T 11/29: Annotated Bibliography due: Annotated Bibliography, Thesis Statement for Final Research Paper | Th 12/1: WTO Riots due: “Chaos Theories” Spin in-class: watch and discuss video of the riots |
T 12/6: Final Research Paper Outline due: Final Research Paper Outline in-class: Watch: “Battle in Seattle” | Th 12/8: TBA (To Be Announced) |
T 12/13: Final Research Paper (1st draft) due: 1st draft of Research Paper (bring 4 copies) in-class: Peer review | Th 12/15: Last Class due: Final Research Paper (including: final draft, Works Cited page, outline, one copy of 1st draft, revision reflection, and peer review sheets) |
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