Please read "Great Day" by Kurt Vonnegut for Tuesday's class, in addition to Joyce's "Araby."
You will have to follow the link above, download the file and print it so that you can bring it to class Tuesday.
That is all for now!
s.
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4/01/2011
3/25/2011
Vote for Tuesday's Peer-Edit
Please place your vote for Tuesday's class peer-edit activity below by putting a check mark onto the appropriate box. Please try and vote only once... however, who is really to tell (I'm just saying). If the excellent and good votes override the okay and icky votes then we will perform the activity as proposed. This means that you will need to bring two copies of SP#2 to class on Tuesday. If you fail to bring these required materials you will be excused for the day and marked absent.
Enjoy your weekend!
s.
Enjoy your weekend!
s.
3/16/2011
SP#2 Rubric
Here you can find a link to the SP#2 Rubric. Please email me with any questions that you may have regarding this second assignment! It is due on Thursday 3/24.
Bring three copies of Paper Two to class on the 24th.
Remember that your Revision of Paper One is due next Thursday as well. Be sure that you include the original copy underneath the new, revised edition of your work otherwise you will not receive any credit.
Bring three copies of Paper Two to class on the 24th.
Remember that your Revision of Paper One is due next Thursday as well. Be sure that you include the original copy underneath the new, revised edition of your work otherwise you will not receive any credit.
3/09/2011
Updated Schedule
II. Weeks Five – Seven: The Many Genres and Voices of Literature
R 3/3
• The major distinctions between genres of literature
• Stanford, An Introduction to Short Fiction on p.60-65
• HW
o Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (532-545)
o Post a comment to e-journal #5: Choose one of the Guidelines for reading short fiction on p.64-65 as your entry. Respond to “The Yellow Wallpaper” via your chosen Guideline. (Due 3/10)
T 3/8 – Class Canceled
R 3/10
• The characteristics of short fiction
• Review of Gilman, her Commentary on p.546-47, and e-journal #5
• Distribution of SP#2 Rubric
• HW
o Stanford, An Introduction to Poetry on p.65-70
o Shelley, “Ozymandias” (962-63)
o Kinnell, “When the Towers Fell” (974-978)
o Post a comment to e-journal #6: This journal has two parts. First, after reading these two poems on the “relics” of Ozymandias and the Twin Towers, describe any connection (or disconnection) that you may see between these pieces of literature. See the Comparison Guidelines on p.113-114 for assistance with this portion of the assignment. Second, read them again, actively, and explain how each poem affected your emotions and thoughts during this subsequent experience. (Due 3/15)
T 3/15
• The characteristics of poetry
• Review of Shelly, Kinnell, and e-journal #6
• Discussion of citation (MLA) and paraphrase
• HW
o Stanford, An Introduction to Drama on p.70-78
o Synge, Riders to the Sea (874-884)
o Post a comment to e-journal #7: Respond to the fourth Consideration Prompt after this play, which states: Scholar Thomas Kilroy has noted that Maurya “finds a freedom in isolation” and that she separates herself from the family and the community, showing “a contempt for the values that are left behind” (Mosaic, Spring 1971). Do you agree with this comment? What evidence can you offer to either support or refute Kilroy’s view of Maurya? (Due 3/17)
R 3/17
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Last Day to withdraw from a course without a W grade
• The characteristics of drama
• Review of Synge and e-journal #7
• Stanford, An Introduction to Nonfiction on p.78-82
• Stanford, Using and Documenting Quotations from Literary Works: MLA Style on p.175-181
• HW
o Lopez, Landscape and Narrative (884-890)
o Post a comment to e-journal #8: Respond to the first two Consideration Prompts listed on p.890. (Due 3/22)
T 3/22
• The characteristics of nonfiction
• Review of Lopez and e-journal #8
• HW
o Stanford, Considering Other Voices on p.82-86
o Over the long weekend, work on your paper! Be sure to reference the SP#2 Rubric for specific guidelines.
R 3/24
• Introduction to next segment of course via Stanford, Writing and Critical Thinking on p.87-90
• Short Paper Two Due — Be sure to bring two extra copies of your paper (that means three in total) so that you are prepared for the mandatory in-class peer-review and edit.
• Revision of Paper One Due — Remember to staple both the original draft and the revision copy together, with the revision on top, when handing in this optional assignment.
• HW
o Stanford, Preparing to Write About Literature on p.90-92
R 3/3
• The major distinctions between genres of literature
• Stanford, An Introduction to Short Fiction on p.60-65
• HW
o Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (532-545)
o Post a comment to e-journal #5: Choose one of the Guidelines for reading short fiction on p.64-65 as your entry. Respond to “The Yellow Wallpaper” via your chosen Guideline. (Due 3/10)
T 3/8 – Class Canceled
R 3/10
• The characteristics of short fiction
• Review of Gilman, her Commentary on p.546-47, and e-journal #5
• Distribution of SP#2 Rubric
• HW
o Stanford, An Introduction to Poetry on p.65-70
o Shelley, “Ozymandias” (962-63)
o Kinnell, “When the Towers Fell” (974-978)
o Post a comment to e-journal #6: This journal has two parts. First, after reading these two poems on the “relics” of Ozymandias and the Twin Towers, describe any connection (or disconnection) that you may see between these pieces of literature. See the Comparison Guidelines on p.113-114 for assistance with this portion of the assignment. Second, read them again, actively, and explain how each poem affected your emotions and thoughts during this subsequent experience. (Due 3/15)
T 3/15
• The characteristics of poetry
• Review of Shelly, Kinnell, and e-journal #6
• Discussion of citation (MLA) and paraphrase
• HW
o Stanford, An Introduction to Drama on p.70-78
o Synge, Riders to the Sea (874-884)
o Post a comment to e-journal #7: Respond to the fourth Consideration Prompt after this play, which states: Scholar Thomas Kilroy has noted that Maurya “finds a freedom in isolation” and that she separates herself from the family and the community, showing “a contempt for the values that are left behind” (Mosaic, Spring 1971). Do you agree with this comment? What evidence can you offer to either support or refute Kilroy’s view of Maurya? (Due 3/17)
R 3/17
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Last Day to withdraw from a course without a W grade
• The characteristics of drama
• Review of Synge and e-journal #7
• Stanford, An Introduction to Nonfiction on p.78-82
• Stanford, Using and Documenting Quotations from Literary Works: MLA Style on p.175-181
• HW
o Lopez, Landscape and Narrative (884-890)
o Post a comment to e-journal #8: Respond to the first two Consideration Prompts listed on p.890. (Due 3/22)
T 3/22
• The characteristics of nonfiction
• Review of Lopez and e-journal #8
• HW
o Stanford, Considering Other Voices on p.82-86
o Over the long weekend, work on your paper! Be sure to reference the SP#2 Rubric for specific guidelines.
R 3/24
• Introduction to next segment of course via Stanford, Writing and Critical Thinking on p.87-90
• Short Paper Two Due — Be sure to bring two extra copies of your paper (that means three in total) so that you are prepared for the mandatory in-class peer-review and edit.
• Revision of Paper One Due — Remember to staple both the original draft and the revision copy together, with the revision on top, when handing in this optional assignment.
• HW
o Stanford, Preparing to Write About Literature on p.90-92
3/08/2011
Class is Canceled Today
Dear All,
As I am not feeling too well, I must cancel class today. Please be sure that you check the blog later this evening for important updates to the SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS. In short, we are shifting the schedule one day back; i.e., today's events are now scheduled for Thursday, Thursday's are scheduled for next Tuesday, and so on.
Please inform your fellows should you see them on campus today. I've informed security to place a notice of this matter on our classroom door as well.
See you all Thursday!
s.
As I am not feeling too well, I must cancel class today. Please be sure that you check the blog later this evening for important updates to the SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS. In short, we are shifting the schedule one day back; i.e., today's events are now scheduled for Thursday, Thursday's are scheduled for next Tuesday, and so on.
Please inform your fellows should you see them on campus today. I've informed security to place a notice of this matter on our classroom door as well.
See you all Thursday!
s.
3/01/2011
Please, improve our email roster!
Hello all,
If you could please check the Email Roster page to verify that your listed address is indeed correct I, and your fellows, would most appreciate it. There are three individuals that I've had trouble reaching; thus, if your email is highlighted in red then it must be incorrect. Please fix them by commenting on the page with your active/current address.
That is all. Thank you.
s.
If you could please check the Email Roster page to verify that your listed address is indeed correct I, and your fellows, would most appreciate it. There are three individuals that I've had trouble reaching; thus, if your email is highlighted in red then it must be incorrect. Please fix them by commenting on the page with your active/current address.
That is all. Thank you.
s.
2/14/2011
Updates as of 2/14
Hello all,
As I was pasting the Schedule of Readings and Written Assignments onto its appropriate page on the blog last evening I noticed a few errors and have therefore updated the syllabus once again.
The two errors in syllabus v.2.1. are the following
I have also revamped the Email Roster page to reflect any recent changes during the first two weeks of the course. Please double check to make sure that I have your email address listed correctly; if not leave a comment. If you would prefer that your York College email be listed only, then simply leave a comment on the page and I will make the adjustment.
Remember to have Wasserstein's The Man in a Case read for Tuesday's class.
As I was pasting the Schedule of Readings and Written Assignments onto its appropriate page on the blog last evening I noticed a few errors and have therefore updated the syllabus once again.
The two errors in syllabus v.2.1. are the following
- e-journal #4 is due on 2/24, not 2/22 as it was previously listed
- on 5/17 it mistakenly lists "Revision of Paper Two Due;" it should read "Revision of Paper Three Due"
I have also revamped the Email Roster page to reflect any recent changes during the first two weeks of the course. Please double check to make sure that I have your email address listed correctly; if not leave a comment. If you would prefer that your York College email be listed only, then simply leave a comment on the page and I will make the adjustment.
Remember to have Wasserstein's The Man in a Case read for Tuesday's class.
2/08/2011
Updated Syllabus
You should have received the updated syllabus in class today (2/8). However, if you were unable to obtain this document you can view, download, and print it from the right-hand sidebar. It is located under the heading "Important Documents."
While you should reread the entirety of the updated syllabus, I will inform you that the major changes involve (a) different weights in the class grade distribution; (b) a more detailed description of the academic help available to you via the Writing Center, complete with hours of operation and the like; (c) and finally, a revamped and completed estimated schedule of readings and written assignments.
I will copy the new schedule onto its appropriate page here shortly.
While you should reread the entirety of the updated syllabus, I will inform you that the major changes involve (a) different weights in the class grade distribution; (b) a more detailed description of the academic help available to you via the Writing Center, complete with hours of operation and the like; (c) and finally, a revamped and completed estimated schedule of readings and written assignments.
I will copy the new schedule onto its appropriate page here shortly.
2/01/2011
How to Join and Contribute
As a member of our English 200 course it is your responsibility to join this e-journal blog and, crucially, to participate throughout the semester. You will do this in three ways: (a) by submitting your journal entries as comments to posts of at least 200 words, (b) by following the prompt's directions, and (c) by turning-in these assignments before the class meeting when they are due.
Importantly, this site will also serve as a message board from me to you and you to me. I will most likely have to pass on important information regarding class meeting times, assignment deadlines, changes in the syllabus, etc. throughout the term. Therefore, be sure to check this site frequently, especially on days before and after we meet for class, to be sure you are current with the goings-on of the course.
Okay, so what's next?
Below I am going to detail how to join this blog and how to contribute. If you are unfamiliar with using blogs have no fear, Blogger is quite user-friendly and you should catch on quick. Remember, you can always email me with questions. What you should do is email me immediately if you are having trouble with the site, for journal entries may be submitted via email and handed in hard copy the day they are due if such internet hiccups arise.
How to Join
Via email you will receive a link allowing you to gain authorial access to this blog. Follow the link and you will have the opportunity to create a new Google username and password and officially join Blogger and the course e-journal. If you already use Gmail, you can use your existing account log-in information without having to create anything new. Please use your first initial and last name as your username! So, for example, my username would be something like sdamato.
From now on you will need your username and password to log into this blog before you add a comment or a post. I highly encourage you to record this important information some place accessible (but safe) or email it to yourself so you do not forget this information!
How to Comment and Post
First, you must log in. Second, to comment to any post click on the post's title or on the "## comment" link at the bottom of the post. You can also click on the post's title found under the archived posts on the right side of the site. At the bottom of the post you will find an editable text box. Remember to write at least 200 words! You can offer something in response to the posted journal prompt, or you can reply to a comment written by another student.
If the debate gets intense or interesting enough then I may decide to move the discussion into a new thread (i.e., post) all its own. If you wish to post a new topic/thread once logged in, go to the top of the site and at the right of your email address/username on the navbar you will see a link titled "new post". This is your ticket. Once you've arrived at the post-editing screen you'll notice it's a bit more complicated than the comment box; yet, think of it like a word document screen and you will catch on quickly.
More Editing and an Important Disclaimer
If you happen to know html and/or java scripts you can use these to edit your posts to a greater degree---adding images, video, links, and more.
If a you should choose to add media to a post, keep in mind that inappropriate content, material, and language will be subject to immediate removal. Depending on the level and degree of inappropriateness, the student-author faces disciplinary action such as receiving a zero on the assignment (minimum) or being reported to the Dean of Student Affairs (maximum). Please see the CUNY Computer User Responsibilities webpage for information concerning such disciplinary processes.
In Closing...
Be sure to bookmark this site on your personal computer so that you can check the blog frequently. As I recommended above, nearly once a day you should be visiting our e-journal. While you are required to only submit one writing per journal assignment, you may write as much at you wish on this blog. Contributing more and showing extra effort certainly weighs positively on your overall class participation!
Remember, the point of this blog is not only for me to impart important class announcements nor for you to just submit a weekly journal entry; rather, it should serve as a birthplace for written ideas. The things discussed and argued here will undoubtedly come up in class, and should, so feel free to verbally reference the blog's content while we are in the classroom. Paper topics and sites of argumentation will also present themselves here. This is a vital component and goal of this site: for as we test and share ideas with one another, we further understanding of specific subject matter, thereby developing and deepening our ability to discuss the course's texts and topics to a greater degree.
I hope you join as soon as possible so that you can begin adding to your classroom e-community by contributing commentary and content to what is now our new English 200 course blog!
Importantly, this site will also serve as a message board from me to you and you to me. I will most likely have to pass on important information regarding class meeting times, assignment deadlines, changes in the syllabus, etc. throughout the term. Therefore, be sure to check this site frequently, especially on days before and after we meet for class, to be sure you are current with the goings-on of the course.
Okay, so what's next?
Below I am going to detail how to join this blog and how to contribute. If you are unfamiliar with using blogs have no fear, Blogger is quite user-friendly and you should catch on quick. Remember, you can always email me with questions. What you should do is email me immediately if you are having trouble with the site, for journal entries may be submitted via email and handed in hard copy the day they are due if such internet hiccups arise.
How to Join
Via email you will receive a link allowing you to gain authorial access to this blog. Follow the link and you will have the opportunity to create a new Google username and password and officially join Blogger and the course e-journal. If you already use Gmail, you can use your existing account log-in information without having to create anything new. Please use your first initial and last name as your username! So, for example, my username would be something like sdamato.
From now on you will need your username and password to log into this blog before you add a comment or a post. I highly encourage you to record this important information some place accessible (but safe) or email it to yourself so you do not forget this information!
How to Comment and Post
First, you must log in. Second, to comment to any post click on the post's title or on the "## comment" link at the bottom of the post. You can also click on the post's title found under the archived posts on the right side of the site. At the bottom of the post you will find an editable text box. Remember to write at least 200 words! You can offer something in response to the posted journal prompt, or you can reply to a comment written by another student.
If the debate gets intense or interesting enough then I may decide to move the discussion into a new thread (i.e., post) all its own. If you wish to post a new topic/thread once logged in, go to the top of the site and at the right of your email address/username on the navbar you will see a link titled "new post". This is your ticket. Once you've arrived at the post-editing screen you'll notice it's a bit more complicated than the comment box; yet, think of it like a word document screen and you will catch on quickly.
More Editing and an Important Disclaimer
If you happen to know html and/or java scripts you can use these to edit your posts to a greater degree---adding images, video, links, and more.
If a you should choose to add media to a post, keep in mind that inappropriate content, material, and language will be subject to immediate removal. Depending on the level and degree of inappropriateness, the student-author faces disciplinary action such as receiving a zero on the assignment (minimum) or being reported to the Dean of Student Affairs (maximum). Please see the CUNY Computer User Responsibilities webpage for information concerning such disciplinary processes.
In Closing...
Be sure to bookmark this site on your personal computer so that you can check the blog frequently. As I recommended above, nearly once a day you should be visiting our e-journal. While you are required to only submit one writing per journal assignment, you may write as much at you wish on this blog. Contributing more and showing extra effort certainly weighs positively on your overall class participation!
Remember, the point of this blog is not only for me to impart important class announcements nor for you to just submit a weekly journal entry; rather, it should serve as a birthplace for written ideas. The things discussed and argued here will undoubtedly come up in class, and should, so feel free to verbally reference the blog's content while we are in the classroom. Paper topics and sites of argumentation will also present themselves here. This is a vital component and goal of this site: for as we test and share ideas with one another, we further understanding of specific subject matter, thereby developing and deepening our ability to discuss the course's texts and topics to a greater degree.
I hope you join as soon as possible so that you can begin adding to your classroom e-community by contributing commentary and content to what is now our new English 200 course blog!
1/31/2011
Accessing York College Library Resources When Off-Campus
- To access York's licensed databases off-campus, you must be a currently enrolled student or a faculty/staff member with an active ID in the York library system. Check at the York Library circulation desk to make sure your ID is active. See CUNY's FAQ for more information about remote access to licensed resources.
- You then need to enter the 14-digit Library I.D. (barcode) number from the back of your York I.D. card.
- Users can also access all of the licensed resources after logging into York's VPN (Virtual Private Network): use these links to connect to the Faculty/Staff VPN or the Student VPN. Contact Academic Computing's helpdesk (ext. 5300) for more information about VPN.
- AOL users may need to launch Internet Explorer in order to access online databases.
- Several New York State Library databases now offer remote access using your New York State DMV Driver License or Non-Driver Photo ID Number.
- You can also access CUNY-wide E-journals and Reference Databases off campus by logging into the CUNY Portal. Logon to the Portal and click on: E-Journals and Reference Databases.
- See information on using Find It!
Include your name, barcode number (i.e., Library I.D. #), name of the database you were trying to access, and the time of day you attempted access. Also include the error message, if any. You can also try calling the CUNY Computing Center Help Desk at 212.541.0981 or 212.541.0982.
Have problems/questions concerning the York College Library website? Send e-mail to: helplibrary@york.cuny.edu
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