readings, discussions, lectures, quizzes, papers

Very important note: all assigned readings are required! Do not just do one or two items when several are listed; your discussions should demonstrate you've done all of the reading. If not, you will not earn full points.

Readings are to be done ASAP during the weeks in which they are listed below.
Click on the various links here on the Class Schedule to get to weekly lectures, discussion topics, writing assignments.

Some lectures have examples you can view; if a lecture page has an item that says "click here," click on that link to get to view the examples. The same is true for the Writing Assignments; all have samples you can view.

If a quiz is listed as "on Etudes," look on our Etudes site in the Assignments/Tests/Surveys section.

If possible, look at information on Paper topics and get readings done well in advance of due dates.. Also, Discussions open nearly a week before they are due, so you can get those the postings up early. Remember that this term is only eight weeks; you cannot procrastinate. The good news: this term is only eight weeks; it will be over really quickly.

WEEK 1 (8/29-9/2)

  • Lecture 1

  • Orientation Assignment (due 8/30)
    Yes, this is Tuesday, the second day of class!
    Try to turn this in early to avoid being dropped.

  • Discussion 1 (due 9/1)
    This is a Thursday;
    Postings are due Thursdays;
    Late postings earn no points
    Responses continue until Sunday noon.

 Reading:

Note: Remember that most readings are from on Etudes; click on the "Resources" tab on the NAV bar, then click on "Readings."

  • "American Space, Chinese Place"
  • "In New Mexico"
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Note: Get started on Paper 1 ASAP. It will take some time because you will have to observe or interview someone.

Additional Note: I also recommend you look ahead an think about a topic for the Research Paper. You need to put together a Research Proposal in a couple of weeks.

WEEK 2 (9/5-9/9)

  • Lecture 2

  • Discussion 2 (due 9/8)
    Remember, late posts earn no points,
    but you can keep responding until noon Sunday

 Reading:

  • the two articles on "Too Much Stuff"
  • "Shopping and Other Spiritual Adventures in America Today"
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  • Review our Writing Assignments page for information on MLA format. There is a link to a sample with loads of information. Additional information can be found here at the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Laboratory) website [NOTE: in this class we do not use A-, B-. C-level headings in the body of our writing, and we do not use end Notes before the Works Cited page].


Reminder: Get started on Paper 1 ASAP. It is due Tuesday before midnight.

Additional Note: I also recommend you look ahead an think about a topic for the Research Paper. You need to put together a Research Proposal which is due next Friday before midnight.

WEEK 3a: first part of week (9/12-9/13)


Paper 1 (due 9/13) Tuesday
 
Yes, this is due Tuesday before midnight;
consider getting it in early if possible;
Remember: papers not submitted properly will not be accepted.

Reading:

    No additional reading as you finish up Paper 1


Additional Note: if you have not studied how to turn in your essays, how to do MLA formatting, and if you have not looked at the Purdue OWL site, you should do so now bevore turning in Paper 1; incorretly formatted or submitted papers will not be graded, and if they need to be redone, they will get a late penalty.

WEEK 3b: second part of week (9/14-9/16)

Reading:

  • "Our Barbies, Ourselves"
  • "Barbie, GI Joe, and Play in the '60's"
  • "Not All Men are Sly Foxes"

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Reminder: If you have not started the novel The Handmaid's Tale, get started; we will be discussing the whole book in a couple of weeks.

Yes, eight weeks flies by, but the good news is it will be done very quickly :)

Additional Note: as soon as your Research Proposal is approved, look ahead to the next step: Research Paper Outline and Annotated Sources, due in a couple of weeks.

WEEK 4 (9/19-9/23) Reading:

  • "Love is a Fallacy"
WEEK 5 (9/26-9/30) Reading:

  • "Interface"
  • "Why the Computer Disturbs"
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Additional Note: you have done a lot of work on it (and should have a very solid draft); now is the time to complete The Finished Research Paper, due next week

WEEK 6 (10/3-10/7)


Finished Research Paper (due 10/7)
Friday, before midnight; don't forget the MLA-format Works Cited page.

 Reading:
  • The Handmaid's Tale (the entire novel)

Reminder: Get started on Final Paper. It is due the last day of class, which is very soon!

WEEK 7 (10/10-10/14) Reading:
  • The Handmaid's Tale (continued)
WEEK 8 (10/17-10/21)

  • Lecture 8

  • Discussion 8 (due 10/20)
     
    SPECIAL NOTE: this is a bonus (extra credit) discussion, and there are no responses due for Discussion 8


Final Paper (due 10/21)
Friday, before midnight

NOTE: the Final Paper will not be accepted late;
grades need to go in this weekend

 Reading:
  • "Harrison Bergeron"
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