Copyright James Brawn © 2001-2021. All rights reserved.
Revised:
02/01/21.
see below
Under Construction
This class will attempt to develop logical thinking and writing in English. We will especially be focusing on you ability to describe, analyze, and evaluate theories, applications, and expereinces in an educational context.
The general purpose of this course is to allow you to practice writing academic essays.
Class notes will be added on a weekly basis for review.
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20% attendance and participation
80% assignments (rough drafts, peer review, essays, etc...)
Attendance/Participation
Attendance is mandatory: Participants who arrive to class 10 minutes or
more after class begins will be considered late. Participants who are late
3 times will receive 1 absence. Any participant who misses 1/4 of all
class meetings will receive an F. Mastery of the ideas and concepts of
this course requires engagement and discussion. If you are not in class,
you miss that opportunity to exchange ideas. Moreover, participation is
also essential. Just coming to class is not enough. I expect all
participants to be active in class discussion and lectures as well as to
complete all oral and written assignments.
Written Work
Late assignments will not be accepted under any circumstances.
To be added later.
This is a tentative schedule because I will adjust the course of study based on your needs. We may spend more time on some aspects an less time on others based on your individual stregnths and weaknesses.
| Time | Topic |
| Week 1 | Intro to course, getting to know you activity (Life Map), initial writing assessment (based on Life Map) |
| Week 2 | Review Paragraph organization and development - Cultural Conflict & Transnationalism - Chapter 1 |
| Week 3 | Paragraph Writing Continued - Introduce Peer Editing - Third Culture Kids |
| Week 4 | Third Culture Kids Discussion - From Paragraphs to Essays Part 1 - Chapter 2 |
| Week 5 | TBA |
| Week 6 | TBA |
| Week 7 | Essay One Rough Draft - Peer Review |
| Week 8 | TBA Final Draft Eassy 1 Due |
| Week 9 | TBA |
| Week 10 | TBA |
| Week 11 | Essay Two Rough Draft - Peer Review |
| Week 12 | TBA Final Draft Essay 2 Due |
| Week 13 | TBA |
| Week 14 | TBA |
| Week 15 | Essay Three Rough Draft - Peer Review |
| Week 16 | Class Closure (Survey) Final Draft Essay 3 Due |
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Copyright James Brawn © 2001-2021. All rights reserved.
Revised:
02/01/21.