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Teri Tosspon

Teri Tosspon. English 255 April-Jul 2011. Today. Turn In Here. Day 1 Checklist Turn it in the “Turn In Here” folder by the door once we’ve completed introductions Interviews & Introductions You will present to class

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Teri Tosspon

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  1. Teri Tosspon English 255 April-Jul 2011

  2. Today Turn In Here • Day 1 Checklist • Turn it in the “Turn In Here” folder by the door once we’ve completed introductions • Interviews & Introductions • You will present to class • Turn it in the “Turn In Here” folder by the door once we’ve completed introductions

  3. English 255 Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A.

  4. Course Description • Argument and critical thinking • principles of argument as they apply to written, visual, and oral texts (both fiction and non-fiction) • apply them with increasing sophistication to their own research-based persuasive writing. • Critical thinking will be developed through analysis of rhetorical strategies and • Toulmin’s argument structure as well as through examination of common logical fallacies. • Advanced composition topics include primary research, advanced prose style, syntax analysis, cohesive strategies, audience analysis, and tone. • Students write a minimum of 8,000 words. 4 units

  5. Student Learning Outcomes • Critically analyze written, spoken, and visual arguments for argumentative strategies, logical fallacies, assumptions, key definitions, and various forms of evidence. • Conduct primary research and integrate it effectively with secondary research into persuasive writing. • Analyze audience characteristics and tailor specific persuasive strategies for the audience. • Identify and utilize advanced prose style and syntax in writing. • Employ techniques for persuasive argument and advanced composition in student’s own writing.

  6. Instructor Information • Teri Tosspon, M.A, M.A., TESL • ttosspon@gmail.com • http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English255 • (949) 682-8374 (WHY-682-TERI) • Office hours: Tue,Thurs, Fri afternoons and by appointment

  7. Textbooks • Lunsford, A., Ruszkiewicz, J., & Walters, K. (2007). Everything’s an Argument With Readings. (4th ed.). New York: Bedford St. Martins. ISBN 0-312-44750-7 • EAWR • Schlosser, E. (2005). Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN 0-060-83858-2 • FFN

  8. Grading Policy • Exams 25% • Projects and Assignments 65% • Participation 10% 10% 25% 65%

  9. About Teri Tosspon • Raised on a farm in Nebraska Education • University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters • Oxford University, England • University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD • Teaching English as a Second Language - UCI • Hobbies? Writing, reading, painting, baking/cooking, running, playing video games, web design, rock climbing

  10. Course Schedule • See Pg 3 of the Syllabus

  11. Topics to be covered on that day Course Schedule Homework: due at the next meeting Journals – responses to the Chapters in FFN and/or EAWR. You may also use them to collect new/unfamiliar word & definitions. Informal, but may be typed/emailed. EAWR Chapters and readings are in the big yellow book FFN isFast Food Nation

  12. Assignments • All assignments and due dates are available online and in your syllabus. • There is NO EXCUSE to fail to complete your homework • Do assignments w/in 24hrsof class (when material is fresh in your memory)

  13. Attendance • If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped. • Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success (A or B). • There are graded activities during class period • If you are tardy/leave early, avoid disrupting class. Check the powerpoint to answer “what are we doing?” • If you need to miss class, call or text TERI TOSSPON (***(949) 682-8374***). as soon as you know you are going to be absent (BEFORE CLASS!!!)

  14. Makeup Policy • Each student has the opportunity to make up one missed major in-class graded event. • You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.

  15. Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICAL Layer appropriately- White Only NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard! Shoes must be covered- no holes or open toed No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry WHITE shoes- Leather only, must have a defined heel No Piping on Scrubs No Externship Scrubs WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS

  16. NO HOODS Professional Attire Example

  17. NO HOODS Professional Attire Example

  18. MALES & FEMALES: NO HATS OF ANY KIND NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!

  19. Academic Integrity • TurnItIn.com – your work WILL be checked, submit via email. • If you are caught plagiarizing, you will fail the assignment. You will not be able to make up the credit for the assignment. • If you are caught a second time, I will report it to the PDs, and you take the chance of being expelled from Heald college. • copying work/ ideas/ projects from any other person/media • allowing another person to copy or borrow original work in any form • allowing another person to copy answers on a quiz or test or to communicate with another person during a quiz or test • representing the work of another team member as one’s own • stopping or delaying another student in the completion of any work • plagiarism in any form, including failing to give credit to the source of thoughts, words, ideas, or work from any other person, printed material, or web site

  20. Reading Journals • Thoughts, interpretations, analysis, response, and any new vocabulary words along with their meaning. • due at the beginning of the class period • typed or handwritten, use MLA heading.

  21. Tosspon’s PoliciesThe GOLDEN RULE(s) • treat others as you would like to be treated. • Respect.

  22. Respect • Be courteous and respectful of everyone and everything • Be prepared for class and actively participate (This includes completing assignments and having required materials) • Raise hand to speak when others are speaking. • Electronic devices are not allowed in class unless they are specially needed and approved by the instructor. • Food or drinks (other than water in a re-sealable water bottle) are not allowed. • If you need to use the restroom or your phone, exit quietly and return quietly.

  23. Late Work • -10% for each day late. For example if an assignment is due Tuesday at 6pm, and it is not submitted until Wednesday at 9am, the maximum grade received will be 90%. • If you phone/text/email, you will get a 24hr grace period! • Late work should be submitted via email • Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up (except in the case of tests, and you can only make up 1).

  24. Resubmission of Assignments • Contact the instructor • Make corrections • Resubmit no later than 1 week

  25. Instructor Error • On an assignment: Write a note on the assignment in question (“grade missing”) and place it back into the “Turn In Here” folder. • On Power Point: If I make an error on a power point, please let me know in a polite way (perhaps at a class break). • On a Handout: Circle the error, mark it “?” and put it into the “Turn In Here” folder.

  26. Computer/cell phone Usage • During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off (if in a computer classroom) unless otherwise approved. • If you need to take a call during class hours, immediately leave the room. • Do not have an outside conversation (voice or text) in the classroom.

  27. Helpful Links • Heald Portal (check grades here) http://myportal.heald.edu(go to Assignments, not Grades) • Heald Emailhttp://webmail.heald.edu • Heald CARES assistance program http://healdcares.com

  28. Everything is an Argument Chapters 1, 2, 3

  29. What it is.. And isn’t • This is not another writing class. • This is not a lecture (ie, sit back and listen) • This IS a thinking class. • Analyzing, interpreting, using as evidence, convincing, making decisions, DISCUSSING. • Bad attitudes and negative/rude comments will not be tolerated • Everyone has the right to an opinion, even if you think it is a stupid one • Take notes during their comments:Refer to them during “Rebuttal”

  30. Recommendations • One of the hardest things to do is learn to THINK or learn to change your thinking • Employers assume that a college graduate will be able to THINK. • Take your time with the material • look up words you don’t know • Come back to the material a couple of times • You need time to digest and process the information before it can fuel your mind, just as your body needs time to digest food before it becomes fuel. • Take notes on the material, talk about it

  31. Chapter 1 - • Anything that shows opinion can be an argument. • Rhetorical (Persuasion) situations very widely (CONTEXT!!) • Stasis Theory (don’t worry, we’re going over each in a little more detail)

  32. Argument • Change what people think • Convince that facts are reliable • Other views should be considered or tolerated • Use of evidence and reason to discover truth

  33. Persuasion v. Propaganda • Change a point of view and move to action • Persuade at the cost of truth, fairness, and/or reason • "Propaganda is a form of communication that attempts to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist.”(Jowett, pg.1) • “Persuasion is interactive and attempts to satisfy the needs of both persuader and persuadee." (Jowett, pg.1) Persuasion Propaganda

  34. Rogerian Argument • Approach it in a non-threatening way • Find common ground • Establish trust and respect • Seek Win/Win solutions

  35. Stasis Theory (pg 21)

  36. Homework assignment • Everything’s an Argument With Readings (EAWR), Chpt 1 • Choose 1 question from pg 36-37, 1 pg minimum. • Read: EAWRChpts 2 and 3 • Read:Intro and Chpt 1 of Fast Food Nation (FFN)

  37. Diagnostic Writing Where are you in your analytical thinking?

  38. Diagnostic • Meet in Rm 212 • Download the assignment • Read the article of your choice • Summarize, then analyze it.

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