EAP 109 English for Academic Purposes

United States Air Force Academy

Fall 2018

Professor Constance Leonard 2d Lt Natalee Dueber

Office: Fairchild 1A24 Office: Fairchild 1A76A
Office Phone: (719) 333-0787 Work: 719 333 8126
Cell Phone: (719) 660-2190 Cell: 805 358 8338
E-mail: constance.leonard@usafa.edu Email: natalee.dueber@usafa.edu

Course Theme
War, Occupation, and Culture

Course Overview
This course is an introduction to academic communication with a focus on writing. Students will
be required to write three major papers: a narrative, a literary analysis, and a research project.
International cadets will develop an understanding of the U.S. university system in a military
setting, instructor expectations, and learning strategies for college success. This will include
developing Internet and library skills, as well as documentation styles and requirements.

Course Outcomes
Develop and write college essays relevant to English 111 and other core courses.
Identify characteristics of a variety of standard college essays in the U.S.
Recognize cultural variation in writing.
Compose grammatically accurate sentences with few errors.
Develop concise, varied sentence structure appropriate for academic audiences.
Conduct effective oral presentations.
Enhance critical thinking skills.
Learn effective study skills to ensure college success.
Use a variety of sources for research and document sources appropriately.

Expectations
Come to class prepared having completed the writing homework or assigned reading.
Be ready to share your ideas.
Give your best effort.
Respect each other.

Required Texts

Hamid, Mohsin. Exit West. New York: Riverhead Books, 2017. Print.
ISBN 978-0-7352-1220-6

Otsuka, Julie. When the Emperor was Divine. New York: Anchor Books, 2002.
ISBN 978-0-385-72181-3
Required Materials

Journal: An 8 ½ x 11 composition book that will be handed in every other week.

Grades

Writing Work/Assessments 100 points (10%) 50 points before prog

Essay 1 150 points (15%) 150 points before prog

Essay 2 200 points (20%)

Essay 3 200 points (20%)

Oral Presentation 50 points (5%)

Journal (20 entries) 200 points (20%) 100 points before prog

Instructor Option 100 points (10%)

Important Due Dates

Lesson 15: Narrative Paper Due

Lesson 25: Literary Analysis Due
Lesson 40: Research Paper Due

Written Assignments
All assignments must be submitted on time, typed, and formatted according to instructions
reviewed in class. Essays must follow MLA documentation guidelines. You are also required to
utilize the writing assistance available at the Academic Success Center and document these visits
on your papers. To book an appointment in the evening go to:
https://ascwritingcenter.setmore.com

Journals
You will be required to write 20 three-page journal entries worth 10 points each totaling 200
points. They are due every other lesson as indicated on the syllabus. Late journals will not be
accepted.

Important Information from the Curriculum Handbook

Academic departments may grant up to double time on quizzes, graded reviews, and final
examinations to ESL students as agreed upon by course director, instructor, and student. ESL
students must be permitted to use an English or foreign language dictionary.

Useful Links
Courses and Academic Success Center
https://usafa.blackboard.com
MLA Support
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Multi-lingual Dictionary
http://www.wordreference.com/

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Course

Icebreakers
Journal 1 Assignment: What has surprised you about the US so far? Have you
had any experiences that were funny or confusing? How does life here at the
Academy and with your sponsor family compare to your life in your country?

Lesson 2: U.S. Academics and Expectations/Academic Support Resources

U.S. Classroom Culture: A Guide to Navigating Higher Education in the United
States
Preview Exit West
Journal 1 Due

Lesson 3: Paper 1 Assignment: Narrative Essay

U.S. Classroom Culture: A Guide to Navigating Higher Education in the United
States
Upperclassmen Guest Speakers
Homework: Read pages 1-17 in Exit West (Chapter One)
Journal 2 Assignment: Have you or someone you know ever experienced war,
occupation, or being a refugee? Narrate their story.

Lesson 4: Exit West: Question Answer Relationships

Homework: Read pages 21-35 in Exit West (Chapter Two)
Journal 2 Due

Lesson 5: Exit West: Gallery Walk

Homework: Read pages 39-57 in Exit West (Chapter Three)
Journal 3 Assignment: What surprised you in Chapter Three? Why? Include a
quotation.

Lesson 6: Exit West: In-class writing and discussion (Graded Event)

Watch an interview with the author
Homework: Read pages 61-75 (Chapter Four)
Journal 3 Due

Lesson 7: Exit West: Student-led discussion

Homework: Read pages 79-98 (Chapter Five)
Journal 4 Assignment: Select a country experiencing a refugee crisis and
discuss the history and causes of the crisis. Where are the refugees going and
what are the risks of remaining in the country? What can and should be done?
Look for a country here: Rescue me.
Lesson 8: Exit West: Group Discussion/Questions
Homework: Read pages 101-118 (Chapter Six)
Journal 4 Due

Lesson 9: Exit West: Packing list/Photos

Homework: Read pages 121-153 (Chapters Seven and part of Eight)
Journal 5 Assignment: Share part of your own story (narrative).

Lesson 10: Exit West: Identity Wheel & Dark London and Light London
Homework: Read pages 154-189 (Chapters Eight and Nine)
Journal 5 Due

Lesson 11: Exit West:

Homework: Read pages 193-231 (Chapters Ten to Twelve)
Journal 6 Assignment: Would you describe the novel as optimistic, pessimistic,
or some combination of both? What do you think are some of the central themes
of the book?

Lesson 12: Exit West: Wrap-up Discussion

Journal 6 Due

Lesson 13: Literary Analysis & Paper 2 Assignment

In-class reading about Japanese Internment Camps
Ted Talk by George Takei: Why I love the country that once betrayed me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeBKBFAPwNc

Homework: When the Emperor Was Divine: Read pages 3-26

Lesson 14: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Homework: Read pages 26-46
Journal 7 Due

Lesson 15: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Homework: Read pages 46-66
Narrative Due

Lesson 16: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Homework: Read pages 66-86
Journal 8 Due
Lesson 17: When the Emperor Was Divine:
Homework: Read pages 86-106

Lesson 18: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Homework: Read pages 106-126
Journal 9 Due

Lesson 19: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Homework: Read pages 127-144

Lesson 20: When the Emperor Was Divine:

Journal 10 Due

Lesson 21: Present Narratives (Graded Event)

Lesson 22: Present Narratives (Graded Event)

Journal 11 Due

Lesson 23: Present Narratives (Graded Event)

Lesson 24: Introduction to the Research Paper & Paper 3 Assignment

MLA Template
Brainstorm topics
Read sample papers
Journal 12 Due

Lesson 25: Introduction to the Research Paper & Paper 3 Assignment

Brainstorm topics
Read sample papers

Lesson 26: Writing an Effective Introduction and Thesis Statement

Journal 13 Due

Lesson 27: Using McDermott Resources

Lesson 28: Using McDermott Resources

Literary Analysis Due
Journal 14 Due

Lesson 29: Citation & Introducing quotations

Lesson 30: Research Skills

Journal 15 Due
Lesson 31: Research Skills

Lesson 32: Research Skills

Journal 16 Due

Lesson 33: Research Skills

Lesson 34: Research Skills

Journal 17 Due

Lesson 35: Oral Presentation Preparation

Lesson 36: Oral Presentations/Panels of the Research (Graded Event)

Journal 18 Due

Lesson 37: Oral Presentations/Panels of the Research (Graded Event)

Lesson 38: Oral Presentations/Panels of the Research (Graded Event)

Journal 19 Due

Lesson 39: Oral Presentations/Panels of the Research (Graded Event)

Lesson 40: Research Paper Due

Journal 20 Due
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