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ENGLISH 100AH: HONORS COMPOSITION
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Please note that homework is listed under the day it was assigned; unless otherwise noted, assume it is "due" the following class meeting. Any revisions are noted
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(13) Wednesday, Nov. 12
OUTCOME: Analyze pivotal shifts in the jury’s stance.
Staple together your essay, the two blue peer response sheets, and a letter to me articulating what worked for you and what struggled with on this essay.
Finish watching “12 Angry Men” at http://www.tvdash.com/movies/12_Angry_Men_(1957).html. Add to your notes.
By next Wednesday, from Myers’ Social Psychology, read and review 207- 214, 226- 239, and 292-294, and to a lesser extent, 302-303 and 316-320. In a journal, make connections with the film and at least three of Myers’ ideas. What factors contribute to the initial cohesion of the majority opinion holders? What elements of persuasion lead to the eventual collapse of the majority opinion?
Optional: Revisions of your second essay are due on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Meet with me if you plan to revise. (5) Please note that the last day to withdraw is next Monday. See me if you’d like to confer.
Friday, Nov. 14
OUTCOME: Analyze the efficacy of various persuasive strategies.
See the past Wednesday’s homework.
Essay #3 is due on Monday.
(14) Monday, Nov. 17 (last day to withdraw)
OUTCOME: Generate thesis statements; organize yourselves into groups.
From Myers’ Social Psychology, read and review 207- 214, 226- 239, and 292-294, and to a lesser extent, 302-303 and 316-320. In a journal, make connections with the film and at least three of Myers’ ideas. What factors contribute to the initial cohesion of the majority opinion holders? What elements of persuasion lead to the eventual collapse of the majority opinion?
By Friday, write an outline for the essay on “12 Angry Men.”
By Friday, submit your group’s essay proposal with everyone’s name on it.
Optional: Revisions of your second essay are due on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Meet with me if you plan to revise.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
OUTCOME: Apply Myers’ theories to understanding the jury’s social dynamics. Click here for the Interchange transcripts.
Write an outline for the essay on “12 Angry Men.”
Submit your group’s essay proposal with everyone’s name on it.
Optional: Revisions of your second essay are due on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Meet with me if you plan to revise.
Friday, Nov. 21
OUTCOME: Give and receive constructive feedback on thesis statements and the overall organization; determine the topic of your research paper.
Work on your essay for “12 Angry Men,” which is due next Wednesday.
Optional: Submit your revision of the second essay with the original with my comments. Highlight major additions on the revision.
Meet in the demonstration area of the library on Monday.
(15) Monday, Nov. 24 – meet in the demonstration area of the library
OUTCOME: Identify some sources for your research project.
See the past Friday’s homework.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
OUTCOME: Work with your group on the project.
Please note that we don’t have class on Thursday and Friday so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving! But use the time well to work on your group project.
(16) Monday, Dec. 1
OUTCOME: Work with your group on the project.
Work on your research essays, which are due by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2:30 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112).
Optional: Revise your third essay, which is due by Monday, Dec. 15, 1 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112). Submit the revision with changes highlighted, and the original with my comments and the gradesheet.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
OUTCOME: Broaden your understanding of contemporary issues through the study of social psychology.
Work on your research essays, which are due by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2:30 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112).
Optional: Revise your third essay, which is due by Monday, Dec. 15, 1 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112). Submit the revision with changes highlighted, and the original with my comments and the gradesheet.
Friday, Dec. 5
OUTCOME: Broaden your understanding of contemporary issues through the study of social psychology.
Work on your research essays, which are due by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2:30 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112).
Optional: Revise your third essay, which is due by Monday, Dec. 15, 1 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112). Submit the revision with changes highlighted, and the original with my comments and the gradesheet.
(17) Monday, Dec. 8
OUTCOME: Broaden your understanding of contemporary issues through the study of social psychology.
Staple your cover letter to me on top of your essay.
Complete the group evaluation form.
Turn in your 16 HBA folder.
Optional: Revise your third essay, which is due by Monday, Dec. 15, 1 pm, in my office (8212) or mailbox (8112). Submit the revision with changes highlighted, and the original with my comments and the gradesheet.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
OUTCOME: Describe what will be on the final exam.
The final exam is on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 8:10-10:40. To prepare for the final exam, review chapters 1-4 of Blink and write an outline. On the day of the exam, you may bring one page of notes on Blink, your notes from the group presentations, Blink, and a dictionary.
Last updated 12/1/08. Please direct any feedback to wongk@smccd.edu.
