The
College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences
036:002:048
Rhetoric II
Spring 2004
Instructor: Amy N. Aldridge Section:
48
E-mail: amy-aldridge@uiowa.edu Course Location: 316
NH
Office: 52 EPB Course Meeting Times: 11.30-12.20
MWRF
Mailbox: 14 EPB
Office Hours: Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am (Wild Bill’s);
Thursdays 1-2pm (52 EPB);
Fridays 10.30-11.30am (Wild
Bill’s)
Course Policy Statement:
The second
semester of a two-semester sequenced course involves speaking, writing, and
critical reading with emphasis on argument, persuasion, research, competence in
research procedures, location and evaluation of information and diverse points
of view, analysis and responsible use of evidence, and reasoned interpretation
of substantive matters. In addition to informal assignments, students are
required to write three essays, give three speeches, and complete several
critical reading assignments. All assignments require extensive revision and most
involve peer workshopping in class. Completion of the two-course sequence
fulfills the Rhetoric requirement.
Workload:
Instruction
in 10:2 will be based on the study of three public controversies and will
follow two basic steps:
Note: There will be one paper and one speech for describing and two papers and two speeches for advocating.
Ehrenreich,
B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not)
getting by in
Henry Holt.
Faigley, L. (2003). The brief penguin handbook.
Hamper,
B. (1991). Rivethead: Tales from the
assembly line.
*In
addition to these three books, there is also a reading packet for the class
that can be picked up downtown at Zephyr.
Allow time for them to print the order after you reserve your copy. This could take a couple of days.
Miscellaneous Items:
1. A good college dictionary;
2. Binder/Notebook for class
lectures and discussions;
3. Folder in which to keep
drafts and graded assignments;
4. Access to either an inkjet
or a laser printer (both are available at ITC labs on campus);
5. Access to the Internet and
e-mail; and
6. Additional small purchases,
such as 4x6 note cards, magazines, newspapers, photocopies, etc. will be needed
throughout the semester. You will be
completing research for class assignments that will require you to photocopy
readings as needed.
Grading:
Speech 1 10%
Paper 1 10%
Speech 2 10%
Paper 2 10%
Speech 3 20%
Paper 3 10%
Journal Responses 20%
In-class activities 10%
Detailed
assignment sheets will be provided for the three speeches and the three
papers.
Two typed copies of journal responses must be turned in on
reading or movie discussion days. The
journals should not be more than two pages, double-spaced and should focus on
the analysis and application of the material and not read as a book
review. You should also include a
question or two about the reading within your entry. Journals will be worth 10 points each and the
lowest grade will be dropped.
In-class
activities
will vary, but may include impromptu speaking or writing, quizzes, responding
to the work of your peers, or participating in relevant activities. In-class
assignments cannot be made up and will be recorded as a zero if you are absent,
unless you have an excused absence.
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Work
that meets the minimum requirements of an assignment, is completed on time and
displays average involvement with the course content is deserving of a
“C.” Higher grades are awarded to work
that goes above and beyond the minimum standards to produce papers and presentations
that reflect superior intellectual effort, excellence in critical analysis and
overall creativity in the approach towards any given assignment.
Attendance:
It is very important that you attend class
regularly. Excused absences are caused
by illness, family emergencies, mandatory religious obligations, or authorized
university activities. Excused absences
require documentation that must be presented to the instructor before final’s
week.
Missed/Late Assignments:
1. Written Work: For each class session that an
assignment is turned in late, you will be assessed a penalty of 10 points for
that particular assignment.
2. E-mailing assignments/computer problems: You will need to submit most of your
assignments in hard copy. On occasion,
it will be possible to submit assignments via e-mail. Please note:
Your computer breaking, printer not working, etc. will never be accepted
as an excuse for late work. It is your
responsibility to begin work early enough to accommodate unforeseen
circumstances. In addition, e-mailed
work is recorded as “turned in” according the time stamp in the introduction to
your message. “I got your address wrong”
or “my e-mail wasn’t working” will not be accepted as reasons for late
assignments.
3. Speeches/Presentations/Interviews: If
you miss an assigned speech, we may not have not have time to allow you to
present it later. If you know you are
going to miss an assigned speech, trade speaking dates with someone in the
class, and let the instructor know about the change. Failure to make a
speech/presentation/interview will result in a zero for that assignment.
Classroom Climate:
The
success of this course is directly related to the sense of community that we
will develop in this classroom.
Participation is essential to this process. I encourage you to share your views and
listen to those of others. Debate and
discussion are an important part of the learning process. While there will no doubt be disagreements, I
expect the members of this community (including myself) to challenge ideas in a
manner that reflects respect and recognition of opposing viewpoints without
attacking individuals.
Class Grievances:
I
am willing to meet with you to discuss our class and/or particular assignments
at any time during my office hours or at a pre-arranged meeting time. I ask that you please wait 24 hours after you
have received a graded assignment to come see me. Before we discuss your work, you are required
to type out a document detailing what particular elements of your work you feel
merit discussion. Should you ever feel
that you are not being heard, please contact the Rhetoric Department’s
Associate Chair, Mary Trachsel in 172 EPB.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism
occurs whenever you use someone else’s ideas or words as your own. If you copy materials from ANY
source—published or unpublished—and do not properly use quotation marks and
cite your source, that is plagiarism.
Penalties for plagiarism include academic probation, suspension, and
expulsion. Students in this course will
be responsible for authenticating any assignment submitted to the
instructor. If asked, you must be able
to produce proof that the assignment you submitted is in fact your own
work. Therefore, it is recommended that
you engage in a verifiable working process on assignments. Keep
copies of all drafts of your work, make photocopies of research materials,
write summaries of research materials, keep logs or journals of your work on
assignments and papers, learn to save drafts or versions of assignments under
individual file names on computer diskettes, etc.
Students with Disabilities:
If you have a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing, or other class requirements, please talk with me during my office hours so appropriate arrangements can be made. The phone number for Student Disabilities Services is 319.335.1462.
University Counseling Service:
The University Counseling Service (UCS) is available to assist students as they improve their academic skills, explore career directions, and improve their personal functioning. Students are encouraged to visit UCS, 3223 Westlawn or to call 319.335.7294.
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