Through readings from our texts and subsequent discussions, we will generate topics for the papers to be written as well as develop an understanding of the writing process and of our aims in writing. We will treat writing as process, in stages, from first thoughts and discussion, through free writing and drafts, to final revision. Class time will consist also of workshop activity, to allow time for discussion ideas to materialize in written drafts and to allow students to review and critique each other s work. You will have the opportunity to revise one of the papers for a higher grade, if you wish. Students will be expected to have read the assigned texts prior to the meeting indicated on the schedule of readings and to be prepared to address assigned study questions.
Participation is crucial, both in discussing readings and in peer reading and commenting.
Attendance is also vital and will affect the final grade. It is particularly important for papers to be turned in on time so that the writing and reading sequence is not held up in any way. If you should have to miss a class, it is important to get notes and ask questions of another student before the subsequent class. We will form study groups so that you will have phone numbers to call in order to get necessary information. Creating e-mail groups.