Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
NOTE: All matters associated with this course are subject to change at
the instructor's discretion. Any changes will be communicated to
students.
Course Description
The course presents an integrated approach to writing, reading, and
critical thinking by developing the grammatical, logical, and rhetorical
skills necessary for university writing. All classes work in a
computerized learning environment. Students are taught basic
computer literacy and submit all work electronically and on paper.
Required Textbooks
The Aims of Argument: A Rhetoric and Reader
by Timothy Crusius and Carolyn Channell
Fifth Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2006
ISBN 0-07-321761-1
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Assignments and Academic Calendar
NOTE: All matters associated with this course are subject to change at
the instructor's discretion. Any changes will be communicated to
students.
All assignments are due by the next class period unless noted
otherwise. Assignments from The Aims of Argument textbook denoted
by AA; assignments from A Writer's Resource denoted by AWR
Tue 1/23: In-class: DUE: Portfolio parts A.1 and A.2; Discuss
previous session’s assigned reading.
Assignments: Record an observation in your Portfolio. Read AA Ch. 3.
Read Ten Things to know about the Middle East, and Bin Laden Allies
Want Islamic Unity—AA pages 326-339.
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Essay #1 assigned (Inquiry Argument—for the topic, see For
Inquiry on AA page 377. AA pages 360-375 can substitute 2 of the
4 required library researched sources)
Thu 2/1:
Thu 2/8: In-class: First draft of Essay #1 due today. Peer reviews:
Exchange paper with another student and respond to peer review
questionnaire (will be provided).
Assignments: Record an observation in your Portfolio; Work on Essay
#1 peer review revision suggestions
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Tue 2/20: In-class: Discussion of Ch. 4 and examination of images in
United Benetton ads website
( http://www.benetton.com/html/whatwesay/campaigns/photogallery.sht
ml) and Adbusters.org http://adbusters.org/home/) and note various
arguments. Small group discussions of images and analysis of arguments
in images.
Assignments: Record an observation in your Portfolio; Read AWR pages
231-238. Make final decision on Essay #2 topic and images--bring to
class on 2/22 [If you are linking to the image elsewhere on the Internet,
BE SURE TO NOTE EXACT SOURCE OF IMAGE and OBTAIN PERMISSION
TO LINK TO IT IF IT IS NOT ON A PUBLIC SITE].
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Tue 3/20: In-class: Final draft of Essay #2 due; Discussion.
Assignments: Record an Observation in your Portfolio; Read AA Ch. 7.
Read What is Feminism, Mission No Longer Impossible, and Web of Love:
Lust, Romance, and Attachment—AA pages 570-578, 589-590, and 425-
437 respectively.
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Tue 4/10: In-class: First draft of Essay #3 due; Peer reviews of first
draft of Essay #3.
Assignments: Record an observation; Continue work on Essay #3 using
peer feedback. Prepare for conference with instructor.
Grading Policy
You will receive individual grades for your final drafts of the three
major essay assignments and for the portfolio. However, at both
midterm and end of the semester you will present a written argument
(B1/C1, B2/C2, see handout) for what you feel your grade should
be based on your specific assessment of the quality of your learning,
especially with regard to your attendance, participation, promptness,
level of writing, effective use of argumentation, creativity,
collaboration, and sound rhetorical skills.
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thinking) and your development across five dimensions of learning
(confidence and independence, skills and strategies,
knowledge and understanding, use of prior and emerging
experience, and reflectiveness).
Essay #2
Effective use of images (with the option of using sound and/or text
within the images themselves. Students will write a two page essay
explaining their project) in expressing an argument as done with
written text. The student will present this project in class (4 minutes
min., 5 minutes max.)
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Clarity of the appeal--whether logical, emotional, ethical, or any
combination) = 50
Clarity of who the intended audience is = 10
Clarity of what the goal or purpose sought is = 20
Overall use of rhetorical elements, creativity, and effectiveness (see
handout) = 20
Presentation = 30
Two page essay = 30
Essay #3
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with consistently high quality in course work. Evidence of marked and
above average development across the five dimensions of learning and
five course strands.
Participation IN THIS COURSE does not include doing work that is not
for this course during class, sleeping in class, or using the computers
or other personal electronic devices for personal messaging, research,
or entertainment. Please turn off cellular/mobile phones, pagers, and
other personal electronic devices during class.
A.1 and A.2 (please see handout on A1/A2 Interview and Reflection
writing)
Due: 1/23
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B1 and C1 (For details, see Grading Policy)
Due: 3/1
Essay #1
An essay that presents an inquiry argument using the principles and
criteria in The Aims of Argument (Chapter 6). Essay should utilize a
minimum of 4 peer reviewed articles, be 4-5 double-spaced pages, and
abide by MLA format for Works Cited.
Essay #2
An integrated textual and visual essay that examines and analyzes the
argument of a visual image (or images) using the criteria in Chapter 4 of
The Aims of Argument. Your image may come from the visuals in The
Aims of Argument, other publications, Internet, or other media. This
project includes a 2 page (double spaced) explanation of the project and
should cite all sources using MLA format.
Essay #3
An essay that presents a convincing or motivating argument using
the principles and criteria in The Aims of Argument (Chapter 7 or 8).
This essay should be 6-7 double-spaced pages and should use MLA
format for all works cited.
Late Work
All drafts, including final, must be submitted when and as required in
order to successfully complete this course. Late assignments will suffer
grade deductions, or may not be accepted. All short writing
assignments (observations, homework, etc.) must be submitted on
time and in hard copy form. Late (if unexcused), or e-mailed
assignments will not be accepted.
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Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other personal communication or
entertainment devices before the start of class. Do not use them
during class.
A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the
responsibilities of citizenship. He or she is expected to obey federal,
state, and local laws as well as the Regents' Rules, university
regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline
for violating the standards of conduct whether such conduct takes
place on or off campus, or whether civil or criminal penalties are also
imposed for such conduct.
Academic Integrity
The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and
academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends
upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that
degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of
individual honor in his or her scholastic work.
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academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are
subject to disciplinary proceedings.
Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other
classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt
with under the university's policy on plagiarism (see general catalog
for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which
searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.
Email Use
The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of
communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic
mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security
and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The
university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent
only to a student's U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff
consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD
student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree
of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the
security of the transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student
with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with
university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T.
Dallas provides a method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail
forwarded to other accounts.
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with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called “the
respondent”). Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility
for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved
at that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the
respondent with a copy of the respondent's School Dean. If the matter
is not resolved by the written response provided by the respondent,
the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the
grievance is not resolved by the School Dean's decision, the student
may make a written appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate
Education, and the dean will appoint and convene an Academic
Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The
results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all
involved parties.
Disability Services
The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities
educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers.
Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union.
Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.;
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those
reasonable adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the
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basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary to remove
classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case
of dog guides) for students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment
requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus
an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes
enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be
rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university may need
to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or
mobility assistance.
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Student Declaration
Rhetoric 1302-017
Spring 2007
I was given a copy of the syllabus associated with this course, Rhetoric
1302. Course details, as well as expectations and requirements were
explained to me and I was given the opportunity to ask questions and
seek clarification. I accept the course structure and policies as
explained but understand that the dynamic nature of teaching and
learning may require changes as the course progresses. Furthermore,
I accept my responsibilities associated with this course and the process
that will be employed in assessing and determining my final grade.
Date:
Print name:
Signature:
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