English 102CD

Images of the West

Dr. Susanne George Bloomfield

Spring 2003

 

COMPOSITION 102CD:"Images of the West"

SYLLABUS

 

1/14 Discussion: Requirements, Assignments, and Expectations; Theoretical Backgrounds to Composition and Literature 

1/16 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Research Paper, Documentation, Incorporating Quotations (Handbook 3-10, 153-190).

Editing Review: "Sandwiching" quotes

***Research and Write (250 words): Look up the definitions of "Myth," "Legend," and "Stereotype" in at least two different general reference sources, for example, a comprehensive dictionary or an encyclopedia, and explain the differences. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for each source (See Handbook 205-206).

     Critical Perspective: Ways to Write about Literature

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1/21 Read and Discuss: American Indian Stories (7-99).

Critical Perspective: Biographical, Archetypal, Historical

Video: In the White Man’s Image

1/23 Read and Discuss: American Indian Stories (101-195).

     Critical Perspective: Formalistic, Cultural, Persuasive; Brainstorm for possible paper topics. Discuss writing Assignment. Continue Video: In the White Man’s Image

 

Text Box: WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1 (50 POINTS) Write a 3-4 page (750-1,000 word) critical analysis of one aspect of American Indian Stories that will include research from at least two scholarly sources. The body of your paper will focus on the text and your analysis of it, and the research will support your point of view. The paper must use correct MLA format, in-text citations, and a Works Cited that includes the text and all outside sources. It must be typed in New Courier 12 pt. font, be double-spaced with numbered pages, fastened with a paper clip, include a word count of the paper only, and be submitted in a two-pocket folder with all rough drafts.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                    

 

 

 

 

 

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1/28 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Choosing a Topic and Thesis and Outline (Handbook 13-20; 37-53).

***Research and Write (250 words): Find an article, chapter, or essay in a book regarding the history or culture of Sioux Indians that interests you and write a "Summary." Condense the information in the text, use quotations from the text as support, and conclude with your analysis of the article. What is the thesis? How is it organized? Is the author's argument well supported? What is used for support? Is the text convincing or informative? Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source (See Handbook 202-208).

     Workshop: Analyze the organization, content, and effectiveness of one article in your group.

1/30 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Writing the Rough Draft (Handbook 99-131).

Editing Review: "Sandwiching" quotes

     ***Research and Write (250 words): Find an article in a scholarly journal supporting your thesis. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source (See Handbook 208-212).

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2/04 Workshop: ***Thesis and Main Points due

11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

     Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

2/06 Read and Be Ready To Discuss Style, Introductions, and Conclusions: Handbook (135-152).

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2/11 Workshop: ****First Rough Draft due--Revising Organization and Content

     11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

     Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

2/12,13, &14 *****Complete Second Draft due--Editing Style and Grammar at Individual Conferences

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2/18 FINAL PAPER DUE

     Library Presentation by Mary Barton

2/20 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: the reading assignment (Shane 1-62) as well as Myths, Legends, and Stereotypes of Cowboys.

     Critical Perspective: Historical, Biographical, Formalistic

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2/25 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Shane (63-119).

     Critical Perspective: Formalistic, Archetypal, Cultural

Video: Shane

2/27 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Using Your Computer in Your Research (Handbook 57-71).

***Research and Write (250 words): Search the Internet for Websites about Cowboys or Shane. Find one that is especially informative and appropriate to Shane, describe the site, and include the information you found most interesting. Use direct quotations. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source (See Handbook 213-219).

     Continue Video: Shane

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3/04 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Doing Research and Plagiarism (Handbook 75-96).

     Brainstorm for paper ideas.

     ***Research and Write (250 words): Explore UNK Library’s ROSI for “Magazines/Journals: Indexes and Full Text.” Search Academic Search Elite, Expanded Academic ASAP, JSTOR, and Readers Guide Abstracts for an article on a possible paper. Briefly compare and contrast these indexes. No bibliographic data is necessary.

Text Box: WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2 (60 POINTS) Write a 4-5 page (1,000-1250 word) paper on a topic that relates to Shane or to cowboys that will include research from at least four appropriate sources. The body of your paper may focus on the text and your analysis of it, with the research supporting your point of view, OR it could deal with a particular aspect of cowboys, past or present. The paper must use correct MLA format, in-text citations, and a Works Cited that includes all sources. It must be typed in New Courier 12 pt. font, be double-spaced with numbered pages, fastened with a paper clip, include a word count of the paper only, and be submitted in a two-pocket folder with all rough drafts.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


3/06 Workshop: ***Thesis and Main Points due

11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

     Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

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3/11 Workshop: ****First Rough Draft due--Revising Organization and Content

     11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

     Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

3/13 Discussion: Revising and combining sentences for wordiness, clarity, and variety.

Workshop: *****Complete Second Draft due--Editing Style and Grammar

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3/18 No Class: Spring Break

3/20 No Class: Spring Break

 

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3/25 FINAL PAPER DUE

     Video: Pioneers

3/27 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Letters of a Woman Homesteader v. -132.

Critical Perspective: Short Story Cycle, Autobiography

Video: Heartland

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4/01 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Letters of a Woman Homesteader 133-281.

Continue Video: Heartland

Brainstorm for Paper Topics

 

Text Box: WRITING ASSIGNMENT #3 (75 POINTS) Write a 5-6 page (1,250-1500 word) paper on a topic that relates to pioneers or homesteading that will include research from at least six appropriate sources. The paper must use correct MLA format, in-text citations, footnotes, and a Works Cited page that includes all sources. It must be typed in New Courier 12 pt. font, be double-spaced with numbered pages, fastened with a paper clip, include a word count of the paper only, and be submitted in a two-pocket folder with all rough drafts.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


4/03 Editing Review: Active/Passive Verbs

***Research and Write (250 words): Read several issues of a 19th century newspaper between 1880 and 1900 to find news about life in Nebraska during the Homesteading days: the Kearney Hub (1873-1893), Kearney Western Ear (1883-1889), Omaha World-Herald (1893-current), Omaha Bee (1871-1900), Omaha Weekly Republican (1861-1883), or the North Platte Telegraph (1881-1946). Write a "Summary" of one at least one article, include a direct quotation, and analyze the attitudes towards Native Americans displayed in the text. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source (See Handbook 245-246).

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3/08 Slide Presentation: “Journey to Burntfork” and Primary Research.

***Research and Write (250 words): Find an article in an old periodical from the 1880s or 1890s about the West and write a summary, using a direct quote. Some good sources would be Atlantic Monthly, Cosmopolitan, Harpers, Leslie’s Monthly, Lippincotts, Macmillans, McClures, National Geographic, or Scribners. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source (See Handbook 245).

 

4/10 No Class: Professor at Sandoz Conference

***Research and Write (250 words): Find an article, chapter, or essay in a book, magazine, journal, or Website that supports the topic for your final paper and write a Summary, using a direct quote. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source.  

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4/15 Workshop: ***Thesis and Main Points due

11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

4/17 Read and Be Ready To Discuss: Finished Form of the Paper (Handbook 265-276).

     Editing Review: Dreaded Comma, Semi-colons, Colons

***Research and Write (250 words): Find an article, chapter, or essay in a book, magazine, journal, or Website that supports the topic for your final paper and write a Summary, using a direct quote. Give bibliographic data in correct MLA form for your source.

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4/22 Workshop: ****First Rough Draft due--Revising Organization and Content

     11:00 Class             2:00 Class

     Group A: 10:45-11:30    Group A: 1:45-2:30

     Group B: 11:30-12:15    Group B: 2:30-3:15

4/24 Workshop: Meet in Library for Research with Professor

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4/29 Workshop: *****Complete Second Draft due--Revising Organization and Content

5/01 Workshop: Troubleshooting, Final Papers accepted but not due.

 

Finals: Tuesday, May 6

Final Paper Due

11:00 class: my office between 13:30 and 11:00

2:00 class: my office between 1:00 and 1:30