E 306 Syllabus, 1987

Title: E 306 Syllabus, 1987
Type: Syllabus
Creator: James Kinneavy
Description: This syllabus was based on the 1985 syllabus by John Ruszkiewicz and James Kinneavy, the 8th version of a syllabus originally produced in 1975. It includes the following units: 1. Introduction to Language and self-expressive writing; 2. reporting information; 3. evaluating information; 4. analyzing texts; 5. researching and writing strategies; 6. library research paper. The syllabus indicates that all instructors are required to cover at least units 1, 3, 4, & 6. Further advice, writing prompts, and suggested readings are given for each unit.

The syllabus includes 8 essays, 3 written in-class, and a final essay exam. The exam and the research paper are required parts of the class, and drafting and revising is required for at least two of the essays.

Two diagnostic exams are required (both in-class essays)--topics are listed for instructors on pp. 5-6

There is an appendix on collaborative learning for those wanting to teach from Kenneth Bruffee’s _Short Course in Writing_.
Contributor: John Ruszkiewicz; James Kinneavy; Valerie Balester; Mara Holt; Lance Bertelson; Elizabeth Hedrick; John Slatin; Sheila Kearns

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