E 306 Syllabus, 1987
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Title
E 306 Syllabus, 1987
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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_.
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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