{"id":4,"date":"2015-12-14T15:20:53","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T22:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2016-01-11T16:04:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T23:04:04","slug":"course-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ENGL 112: Introduction to Academic Writing<\/p>\n<p>The Public University in the Age of \u201cAusterity\u201d: Corporatization, Critical Thinking, Civil Disobedience, Social Media &amp; Surveillance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Gillian Jerome<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours: <\/strong>Mondays noon &#8211; 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:gillian.jerome@ubc.ca\">gillian.jerome@ubc.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Office<\/strong>: Buchanan Tower 414<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (604) 822-6106<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Syllabus for English 112 04N, 11N, 14M, Winter 2016 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing One\u2019s Self into an Education: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Public University in the Age of \u201cAusterity\u201d: Corporatization, Critical Thinking, Civil Disobedience, Social Media &amp; Surveillance <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were also forbidden to go to Don Achille\u2019s, but she decided to go anyway and I followed. In fact, that was when I became convinced that nothing could stop her, and that every disobedient act contained breathtaking opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;Elena Ferrante<em>, My Brilliant Friend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this class the most important work we have to accomplish is writing. To achieve this, we\u2019re going to think and write about education\u2014a very topical matter for everyone. The process of becoming educated, when examined critically, is not simply a sentimental right-of-passage: it\u2019s a deeply social, historical and political experience, especially when it happens at the university\u2014an institution very much embedded in the \u201creal world.\u201d You\u2019re here at university to \u201cbecome educated,\u201d but what exactly does this phrase mean? What is this institution called \u201cthe university\u201d? Who belongs here? Who call the shots? Who is excluded?<\/p>\n<p>How is the university funded? How do these shifts in its funding impact how we think, what we do and the ways in which we engage civically?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our focus in the first two weeks will be on the shifts in funding to public education, away from the Humanities and toward \u201cfor-profit\u201d education that emphasizes \u201cmarketable skills\u201d in such subjects as business and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We\u2019ll look at what\u2019s happening to the funding of universities in North America and around the world. Next, we\u2019ll talk about how our capacity to think and read critically influences both our personal and public lives, and our ability as citizens to engage politically and assert dissent when necessary. We\u2019ll briefly discuss a working definition of civil disobedience, the history of student involvement in social movements and focus on contemporary social movements, whistle blowing and social media. Finally, we\u2019ll examine both state and corporate intervention in social movements organized&#8212;at least in part&#8212;-on social media (Occupy, Idle No More, Arab Spring, etc.) and talk about domestic and global surveillance systems, the ways in which we\u2019re being watched and how corporate and state surveillance impacts our daily lives, the ways in which we engage politically and the strength of our purported \u201cdemocracies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the course you <em>should<\/em> be able to:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>write grammatically correct English sentences<\/li>\n<li>identify and practice a range of writing styles<\/li>\n<li>understand what it means to think critically and do so often<\/li>\n<li>appreciate the value of reading and read often<\/li>\n<li>read, summarize and evaluate literary and academic prose<\/li>\n<li>distinguish salient features of scholarly and non-scholarly writing<\/li>\n<li>Identify differences in the methods, citation practices, and vocabularies of different academic disciplines<\/li>\n<li>select and evaluate research from the UBC library and integrate this research in an academically responsible way<\/li>\n<li>write summaries, proposal\/research paper, and essay exam that make appropriate use of the characteristic styles and citation practices of scholarly writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Materials: <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Concise Canadian Writer\u2019s Handbook <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Course pack for ENGL 112: Jerome<\/p>\n<p>A notebook<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Participation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5%<\/p>\n<p>Assignment #1: Argument\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 26 +27\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15%<\/p>\n<p>Assignment #2: Summary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 February 11+12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10%<\/p>\n<p>Assignment #3<strong>:<\/strong> Extended Research Proposal \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0March\u00a0\u00a0 21+22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30%<\/p>\n<p>Assignment #4: Research Short Talks \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0final two weeks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10%<\/p>\n<p>Final Exam (common to all sections)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April__\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30%<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Participation and Attendance: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Communities thrive in direct relationship to the engagement of the people who participate in them. We will come alive as a classroom community if everyone shows up and engages in each day\u2019s discussion and work. Writing is both social and personal; for this reason our classes rely on group discussions and workshops, although students are accountable for their individual work. Missed in-class assignments will result in a grade of \u201cF\u201d unless alternate arrangements are made in advance<strong>. In accordance with First Year English Policies, missing 40% of classes will result in suspension from the final exam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You will be graded on your contributions to class discussion. You will earn a 5\/5 if you come to class always prepared (having read all required readings) and contribute thoughtful comments AND questions to class discussions in such a way that brings other people into the conversation as opposed to speaking in such a way that shuts others out. You\u2019ll earn a 4\/5 for doing this most of the time. You\u2019ll earn a 3\/5 for doing this sometimes. You\u2019ll earn a 2\/5 for doing this inconsistently. You\u2019ll earn a 1\/5 for doing this when you feel like it. You\u2019ll earn a 0 on 5 for not doing this at all. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper format: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To receive full credit, all written assignments must be submitted on time, in the proper format (on 8 1\/2 x 11 paper, with proper margins, 12 pt Times New Roman font, 1.5 or double spaced, and with a title page indicating your name, my name, the course number and section and date on the bottom right corner of the page), and with the required supporting materials. Be sure to keep a copy of any papers you hand in to me, in the unlikely event that I lose one, you will be asked to supply another copy or re-write the assignment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grading Criteria: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your work will be graded on content, organization, style and mechanics. Your essay work will be evaluated on the organization and development of argument, content (research, clarity of thought and critical thinking), and mechanics (style, grammar, punctuation, spelling and reference format). Essays will be graded according to the English Department\u2019s grading standards and penalized 10% per day (including weekends) for late submissions unless you have a doctor\u2019s note.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You cannot receive a passing grade in this course unless you have submitted all major assignments and completed the final exam. If you ever have questions about my comments, evaluations or your grades, see me right away; do not let problems fester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing in Class<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What is the point in teaching you the skills and concepts necessary to a particular genre of writing without asking you to practice? As your instructor, I believe the most important work I can do is to stand back and let you write. To this end, I will assign several small writing exercises so that you can work towards the very difficult, life-long work of becoming a good writer. Some of these assignments will be graded, and others will be attached to your journals and kept for your own development and self-evaluation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commonplace Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s greatest artists and thinkers kept notebooks called commonplace books to record reading notes, ideas, quotations, poems, proverbs, recipes, speeches, observations and defintions. People used them commonly starting in the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century in England (and two centuries before that in Italy) to remember what they read and learned.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will use your commonplace books inside and outside of class primarily to take notes while reading but also to express your thoughts, develop your ideas, and practice writing. You will be asked to bring this book to every class because you will often be asked to write during class time to practice writing skills. The writing work you do in this book in class is meant to prepare you for tests, essays and exams; more importantly, it\u2019s your private space to learn to think, read and write in more meaningful ways. Don\u2019t hesitate to experiment and take risks: I encourage it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essays <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will write three different kinds of assignments for this class. These writing assignments are like piano exercises: you may not always want to do them, but the sooner you get to them, the more time you have to think carefully and revise. So while you may not change the world by writing an essay, you may change your habits, expand your knowledge, learn new skills, and develop as a thinker and writer. That\u2019s a lot to achieve in a short span of time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The real work of writing is revising. I recommend that you write several drafts for every assignment. It\u2019s also useful to go to the <strong>UBC Writing Centre<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.writingcentre.ubc.ca\/\">www.writingcentre.ubc.ca<\/a> at 604-822-9564) and schedule time with a tutor well in advance of an assignment due date. Our workshops will allow you to exchange drafts with a classmate for feedback. You can also schedule an appointment with me at least a week or two before the essay is due.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tutorial Sessions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Everyone can benefit from a one-on-one consultation with a writing tutor. Log on to <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.writingcentre.ubc.ca\/\">www.writingcentre.ubc.ca<\/a><\/u> and click on the Tutoring Services link to find out about their FREE tutorials, as well as the various paid tutoring services on campus. For general enquiries, call them at 604-822-9564 or email <a href=\"mailto:writing.centre@ubc.ca\">writing.centre@ubc.ca<\/a>. I will also distribute a list of Writing Tutors that have been trained by the Writing Centre; you can hire these tutors privately and you must pay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disabilities Accommodation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements must register with the Disability Resource Center. If you qualify for services through DRC, bring your letter of accommodation to me as soon as possible and I will be happy to sit down with you to discuss a suitable arrangement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>These are designed for your benefit: it\u2019s amazing and true! Come by and see me in Room 414 of Buchanan Tower. It would be especially helpful to you and me to bring the work in question with you. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plagiarism: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Plagiarism is subject to disciplinary action by the University. Please see the Calendar on the definition of plagiarism and penalties. Plagiarism is easily avoided if you acknowledge all sources, whether you quote directly or use someone else\u2019s basic ideas. Citation guidelines are available in the <em>Concise Canadian Writer\u2019s Handbook <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will be required to submit your final research paper to TurnItIn.com, a plagiarism detection database used by professors to assist in finding stolen intellectual property.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grades: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>UBC English Department Grading System<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Percent \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letter Grade<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>90-100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A+<\/p>\n<p>85-89\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A<\/p>\n<p>80-84\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>76-79\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B+<\/p>\n<p>72-75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B<\/p>\n<p>68-71\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>64-67\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C+<\/p>\n<p>60-63\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/p>\n<p>55-59\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C-<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>50-54\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D<\/p>\n<p>00-49\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 F<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An \u201cA\u201d Paper:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This paper must be fully focused on the topic and consistently strong in structure, content, expression, mechanics and presentation. If the paper is based on a text or if it draws material from other primary or secondary sources, it must include full documentation in the MLA style. An \u201cA\u201d paper should contain an original and credible argument in response to the topic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A \u201cB\u201d Paper:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This paper must be well-focused on the topic; its thesis must be well-supported by convincing evidence and explanations. The structure of a \u201cB\u201d paper must be strong and clear; its thesis must be specific and significant. If this paper contains errors of expression, they must be occasional rather than chronic, and they must not obscure meaning. A \u201cB\u201d paper based on research must be accurately documented in the MLA style. The principal difference between an \u201cA\u201d paper and a \u201cB\u201d paper is the quality and the level of argument. A \u201cB\u201d paper is less adventurous than an \u201cA\u201d; it may tend to rely more heavily on materials and arguments raised in lectures and discussions than an \u201cA\u201d paper would.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A \u201cC-D\u201d Paper:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A paper at this level is generally clear in its expression, but it is weaker in content and\/or structure than a \u201cB\u201d paper. Its thesis may be vague (but still on topic); its transitions may be inconsistent; its evidence may be occasionally unconvincing or incomplete. Language errors in this category will be more frequent than those at the \u201cA\u201d or \u201cB\u201d level, but they will not be so serious or so chronic that they make a paper difficult or impossible to understand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An \u201cF\u201d Paper:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A paper at this level will suffer from one or more of the following serious flaws: it may be off topic; it may lack a thesis; it may lack clear and adequate development and paragraphing; it may be deficient in presentation of evidence; it may contain serious and repeated errors in sentence structure, diction and grammar\u2014-errors that obscure meaning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A Grade of Zero:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Any paper that does not give complete or accurate credit for directly quoted material OR for ideas and arguments that the student paraphrased from another source must receive a grade of zero.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*Please note that after every class lecture, class discussion, you\u2019re encouraged to make notes in your Commonplace Book. <strong>Note-taking in your commonplace book while reading assigned readings is mandatory.<\/strong> This is where you\u2019ll also record comments, observations and questions to share with the class.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Class Content <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Homework (to be read\/written on date listed) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 1 January 4-8 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Introduction + syllabus<\/p>\n<p>Close reading<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lecture #1: The Humanities Crisis: What It Is and Why We\u2019re Studying It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aristotle\u2019s Ethos, Pathos, Logos<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alligator River Story<\/p>\n<p>Quick Harmless-Taboo Scenarios + discussion about how people think morally and politically<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeaching the humanities: vital to society?\u201d by Nussbaum (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLost in the Meritocracy\u201d by Walter Kirn (CP)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Real Humanities Crisis Is Happening at Public Universities\u201d by Hunter and Mohammed (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 2 January 11-15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lecture #2: Millenials: What \u201cThey Say about \u201cYou\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discussion of Nussbaum, Hunter and Mohammed, Kirn<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Argument: Claims, Warrants, Support<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start researching for your letter. Read widely about one of three topics:<\/p>\n<p>1. Corporatization of the Canadian University 2. The Construction of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline<\/p>\n<p>3. The Politics of Water in Canada<\/p>\n<p>4. Canada\u2019s Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis or 5. A topic of your choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 3 January 18-22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inductive and Deductive Reasoning<\/p>\n<p>Fallacies<\/p>\n<p>How to structure an argument<\/p>\n<p>Letter preparation<\/p>\n<p>How to integrate research<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUniversities Head for Extinction\u201d by J.M. Coetzee (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t Send Your Kids to the Ivy League\u201d by Deresiewicz (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Coddled Kids Are Alright\u201d by John K. Wilson (on-line)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 4 January 25-29 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, January 25<sup>th<\/sup>: class cancelled <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Argument Test for ENGL 112 11N and 14M: January 26<\/p>\n<p>ENGL 112 04N: January 27<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lecture #3: Critical Thought and the Good Life <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University as Research Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Argument Test (outline, references, etc) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read Academic Writing Chapter 1<\/p>\n<p>Laurel-Johnson Black, \u201cStupid Rich Bastards\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bartholomae, \u201cInventing the University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 5 February 1-5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #1: The Representation of the Research Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discuss Bartholomae + LJB<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #2: Multiple Levels of Generality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary: Levels of language and mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Discuss Davison + Price <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read Academic Writing Chapter 1 (CP)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Academic Writing Chapter 2: Summary and Citation<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow do We Rate?\u201d by Davison and Price<\/p>\n<p>Homework: stress, RVers and Creoles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 6 February 8-12 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Take up: stress, RVers and Creoles<\/p>\n<p>Note-taking and Framing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #3: Topic Identification and Restatement; Feature #4: Framing, summary, citation, documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summary Test<\/p>\n<p>ENGL 112 04N: Feb. 12<\/p>\n<p>ENGL 112 11N and 14M: Feb 11<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summary work in class<\/p>\n<p>Homework: Annotate Davison and Price for the elements of the research process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMARY TEST<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 7 February 15-19 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter break <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Singelton-Jackson et al. \u201cStudents as Consumers: Are they Buying what We\u2019re Selling?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 8 February 22-26 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #5: Critical Stance and the Knowledge Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring a movie review to class.<\/p>\n<p>Annotate and discuss Davison and Price + Greenberger for elements plus critical stance.<\/p>\n<p>Begin critical summary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduce parameters for the research proposal. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to research skills using UBC\u2019s library system.<\/p>\n<p>Methods for Conducting Research<\/p>\n<p>Proposals: Student Examples<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>UBC library tutorial<\/p>\n<p>Greenberger et al. \u201cSelf-Entitled College Students\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bring a SHORT <em>Georgia Straight<\/em> or <em>Globe and Mail<\/em> movie review to class along with Davison and Price. We are using these texts in a compare\/contrast exercise<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 9 February 29-March 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How to draft a critical summary of Davison and Price, Greenberger et al., Singleton-Jackson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #6: Agency <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #7 Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will look at various examples of how definition is used in scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature #8 Modals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discussion of articles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thoreau, \u201cCivil Disobedience\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Project:<\/strong> Introduction, Research Objective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 10 March 7-11 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trouble shooting<\/p>\n<p>Student examples<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lecture #4:<\/strong> Changing Notions of Civic Engagement; Students in Social Movements<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ludlow, \u201cThe Banality of Systemic Evil\u201d (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>Goodman, \u201cData and Goliath: Bruce Schneier on the Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World\u201d (on-line)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Project: <\/strong>Critical Summary<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 11 March 14-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lecture #5:<\/strong> Students, Activism, Entitlement, Social Media and Surveillance<\/p>\n<p>Research Lab<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hustinx et al, \u201cMonitorial Citizens or Civic Omnivores? Repertories of Civic Participation Among University Students\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Project:<\/strong> Discussion<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 12 March 21-25 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Research Lab<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Project: Conclusion <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RESEARCH PAPERS DUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 13 March 28- April 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Research Short Talks @ 15 minutes maximum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong>Be sure to bring your Short Talk Rubric to class so that your presentation can be evaluated.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"221\"><strong>Week 14 April 4- April 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Research Short Talks @ 15 minutes maximum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Exam Review<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"221\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t book flights between April 12-17, 2015. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ENGL 112: Introduction to Academic Writing The Public University in the Age of \u201cAusterity\u201d: Corporatization, Critical Thinking, Civil Disobedience, Social Media &amp; Surveillance Instructor: Gillian Jerome Office Hours: Mondays noon &#8211; 2 p.m. Email: gillian.jerome@ubc.ca\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Office: Buchanan Tower 414<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38127,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38127"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions\/62"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/jerome112\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}