NO Class 10/30 (ENGL 200)

We will not be having class tomorrow.  I was planning a discussion on research methods tomorrow but luckily I was able to schedule an orientation with the library for MONDAY NOV. 4 from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M

Again NO CLASS TOMORROW.


MEET NEXT WEEK
Date: MONDAY NOV. 4
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Place G-270 (Mid-Valley)

Bring response papers for Kantz article as we will be discussing it after the presentation.

Class 10/29 (ENGL 200)

• Read Kantz article on research
• Response paper 1 FULL PAGE. (talk about something specific in the article)

Abstract Due Friday 10/25 (ENG 200)

Assignment: 

• 1/2 page abstract proposal (Gender paper topic)  DUE FRI 10/25 by midnight
• Post on this blog

Assignment: 10/28

• 2 full pages of your paper dealing with gender studies

If you have any questions please post on this blog below.  Good luck, and good writing.

Class 10/23 ENGL 200

Continuing on with our genre studies conversation.  I want everyone to start thinking about your "place" as a male or female.  We talked about how some of us are wives, sons, daughters, fathers etc.  We only scratched the surface of what it means to be an individual based on our gender.  I want you to start examining things around you; the way things work.  How are men and women viewed in our society, media, work, sports, entertainment etc... ???  Beginning thinking about things like "double standards", "patriarch" , "sexuality" in these mediums.  Familiarize yourself with these terms so that you have a clear understanding about your next writing topic.

Key Words:  Gender Studies, Patriarchy vs. Matriarchy, Double Standards

Assignment:

Read: Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros (Found In Readings Link)

Provide 1 FULL PAGE response

Start thinking about a subject you would like to explore for your next writing assignment.

FYI:  For those of you interested in writing about economics, let me know about a specific subject that you're interested in.  Unfortunately their too many political arenas that we can discuss in order for me to focus on one particular thing, and for that I apologize in advanced.  

Playing catch up!! Grades ENGL 200

• We will discuss the readings during class 10/16.

HOMEWORK 10/21

• I will give you back your drafts with my notes so that you can revise for a better grade during class.
• This will be the only time I will accept late work for some of you. (I will only accept one draft for a final grade, since the assignment is late already)
• If you have all your assignments then you're good for the weekend.  If you haven't, then you have some work to do.
• Read CH. 21  p. 371 (Writing First)
• Pick a subject you want to talk about for our next writing assignment.   The ECONOMY or GENDER ROLES in THE FAMILY (We will choose in class)  

DPS Checkpoint Wrap Up Assignment for 10/14 (ENGL 200)

Here is the latest on the DPS checkpoints.  Click on these two links:

http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/article_7e331de2-2eea-11e3-bb97-001a4bcf6878.html

http://riograndeguardian.com/colonias_story.asp?story_no=21


I want to thank everyone for your contributions and research both in and out of class.  I really enjoyed our discussions, your passion, and conviction for your beliefs.  I look forward to your presentations.

The last part of this assignment will be to include some of the research you have done in a letter that you will address to state representative Terry Canales.  The assignment is mandatory but if you do not wish to send the letter, please let me know

• Assignment: 1-2 page letter addressed to State Representative Terry Canales (Include Research)
• Read: Lamott (Shitty First Drafts) and Gilliam Article/s
• Read: Alberto Rio's "The Secret Lion" (Provide 1 page critical response)

BE READY TO DISCUSS ALL READINGS! 

No Class Tomorrow 10/7/13

10/07/13 No class.  I am currently out of town.  We will not be have class tomorrow.  Please get with your groups and be ready for your presentations on Wednesday.  I apologize in advanced for the inconvenience.

Assignment for Wed. 10/9/13:

• Presentations
• Read Ch.20 Complex Sentences (Writing First Book)
• Read Haas & Flowers article (Provide a 1 page response to the article)
• We will present, and talk about rhetorical strategies according to Haas & Flowers

Assignment 10/7 ENG 200

We have had a preliminary discussion about our subject. (DPS Checkpoints)  We understand the main argument that DPS is making.   "Make the roads safer by checking for driver's licences and insurance."

Your research and questions should stem from our discussion in class.  What about the other questions that we have?  What about undocumented people?  What about this issue of sharing our information?  What about the socioeconomic consequences that have arisen because of this issue?  Your research should try to answer some of these questions.

I also wanted you to do some research on systems of government.  I wanted you to look up authoritarianism for example.  How are these types of legal searches correlated to an autocratic society.  You can also research other systems of government and attempt to tie it to our discussion. 

"How much money is the state making with all these warrants, vehicle citations etc... ?"  --> Think about it in the capitalist mode of government for example.

Assignment:

Presentation:  I'd like to see a powerpoint / Present the information that you talked about in your drafts individually

Research:  The actual law ( Are we pretty much screwed? Are there holes in the law?)

Cite: 2 Sources.

Good luck!!

Assignment 10/2

Assignment: 2-3 pages First Draft on DPS Checkpoint issue
Read: CH 19,20 Writing First / CH 3,4 Writing Made Easy
Bring: Scantron and #2 Pencil

Here is a link for the latest on the RGV DPS Checkpoints
http://www.themonitor.com/opinion/columnists/article_a4c47f22-27d4-11e3-bd29-0019bb30f31a.html