English 1302 16-week Schedule (Service Learning)
Note: Refer to the soft due dates in the Calendar (in the top Blackboard menu) to stay on track. Soft and Hard Due Dates are listed here!
Click here for link to Zoom meetings, generally held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
*****All dates are subject to change*****
Week One: Orientation and Review of College-Level Writing and Literary Analysis (Start Here and Module One)
Go to Blackboard and click START HERE in the course menu and review my greeting and all materials in the folders for Essential Course information (the Syllabus, Schedule, Reading List, Course Requirements, FAQs, Service Learning, etc.).
Study the Lectures in Module One.
Attend orientation Zoom on Tuesday. Week One's Zoom session (Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m.) is an orientation of the course and discussion of Week One Assignments. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. Most are held on Tuesdays, but on occasion we meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays.
All students who are unable to attend and turn on their cameras during one of the first four Zooms (I will take attendance in the last ten min. of class) will need to complete the Zoom Attendance alternative that will be named in the Zoom folder four weeks from now.
Complete the Intro Thread, the Orientation Quiz, and Journal One in START HERE.
Be sure to complete the Plagiarism tutorial by clicking here and the Service Learning Orientation (and attach both to Journal One when you submit it).
Complete Journal One in Module One (you will record proof of service-learning orientation completion via Journal One).
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DUE: Orientation Quiz and Intro Thread (in the Discussion Board) Sunday, August 30
WARNING! Failure to complete the Orientation Quiz and Intro Thread by the first week of class may result in withdrawal for non-attendance!!!
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Week Two: Review of College-Level Writing and Intro to Literary Analysis (Module 1)
Read "Paul's Case," "Story of an Hour," and "Two Kinds" via the link in Readings.
Study the lectures and complete the assignments in the Module One folder in the Assignments tab of the course menu in Blackboard.
Complete Quiz One (grammar, MLA, essay structure, and plagiarism) .
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. All students who are unable to attend and turn on their cameras during one of the first four Zooms (I will take attendance in the last ten min. of class) will need to complete the Zoom Attendance alternative that will be named in the Zoom folder three weeks from now.
HARD DUE DATE: Orientation Quiz and Intro Thread (in the Discussion Board) Wednesday, September 2
DUE DATE: Journal One and Quiz One by Sunday, September 6
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Week 3: Biographical Research Literary Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
After completing Module One, study the lectures and complete the assignments in the Module Two folder.
Next, complete the Finding Articles tutorial by clicking here, and screenshot the results (80 percent or higher). When you submit your first outline for a grade, be sure to attach the screenshots of required tutorials underneath.
Study the MLA Lecture and then click here to complete a comprehensive MLA tutorial and quiz for five extra credit points on your outline. Attach the screenshot of the results to your outline if you score higher than 80 percent.
Read "A & P" and "The Things They Carried" via the link in Readings.
Complete the Module Two Discussion Board (Part One). Start by mid-week.
Read the instructions for Paper One, choose a story to write about from either the required or optional lists (no poetry or music), and then submit your outline in the portal linked Module Two. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. This week we will have a library presentation. All those in attendance will earn five EC points toward Paper One. Make a notation of your attendance underneath your WC page when you submit Paper One for a grade. I will take attendance at 7:45 p.m., followed by a discussion of the first paper. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings.
HARD DUE DATE: Quiz One and Journal One by Sunday, September 13
DUE: Module Two Discussion Board (Part One) and Paper One Outline Sunday, September 13
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Week 4: Biographical Research Literary Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
Study the lectures and complete the assignments in Module Two for Week Four.
Read "Brownies" via the link in Readings.
Continue working on Paper One. Begin peer editing in the discussion board (Part Two) once you have a draft.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording.
HARD DUE DATE: Paper One Outline and Module Two Discussion Board (Part One) by Sunday, September 20
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Week 5: Biographical Research Literary Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
Peer Edit Paper One in the Discussion Board (Part Two), which can be found in the folder for that paper. Do not begin peer editing until I have approved your outline. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Note: If you turn in Paper One for a grade by Friday, September 25, you will earn five extra credit (EC) points. In order to qualify, you will need to have completed Part One and Two of the Module Two Discussion Board, Journal One, and Quiz One. Be sure you submit your outline by Tuesday, September 22, Take One by Wednesday, and Take Two by Thursday if you want to take advantage of this offer.
Complete Quiz Two.
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DUE DATE: Zoom Attendance--Tuesday, September 27 (see Attendance Folder in Blackboard for alternatives)
DUE: Quiz Two and Paper One Submission and Peer Editing (Part Two in the Discussion Board) by Sunday, September 27
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Week 6: Analyzing Social Injustice through Language Devices and Tone -- Paper Two (Module 3)
After submitting Paper One for a grade, go to Module Three in the course menu, follow the Learning Guide, read the lectures, and complete the activities for Paper Two.
Read the two required poems via the link in Readings ("Loose Woman" and "Urban Affection").
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording.
Read the instructions for Paper Two, choose a poem, story, or song to analyze, and then submit your outline to the portal in Module Three.
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HARD DUE DATE: Quiz Two and Paper One Submission and Peer Editing by Sunday, October 4 (no feedback in the discussion board from prof for papers posted after Thursday, October 1, at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post your outline by the hard due date and Take One by Tuesday, September 29, and Take Two by Wednesday).
DUE: Paper Two Outline by Sunday, October 4
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Week 7: Analyzing Social Injustice through Language Devices and Tone -- Paper Two (Module 3)
Read and watch lectures for Week 7 in Module Three.
Continue working on Paper Two. Post for peer review in the Discussion Board when you are ready.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class at 7 p.m on Tuesday. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Two Outline and Zoom Attendance Alternative completed by Sunday, October 11 (check folder for details)
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Week 8: Analyzing Social Injustice through Language Devices and Tone -- Paper Two (Module 3)
Peer Edit Paper Two in the Discussion Board linked in Module Three. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Note: If you turn in Paper Two for a grade by Friday October 16 (at noon), you will earn five EC points. In order to qualify, you will need to have completed Paper One, all previous discussion boards, Journal One, and Quizzes 1-2. Be sure you submit Take One by Tuesday October 13 if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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DUE: Paper Two Peer Editing and Submission--Sunday, October 18
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Week 9: Social Awareness/Service-Learning Research--Paper Three (Module 4)
After finishing up Paper Two, go to Module Four in the course menu and follow the Learning Guide.
Complete Journal Two; then, read the lectures for Paper Three.
Complete Service Learning before next week.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class MONDAY at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording.
Complete Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Two Peer Editing and Submission--Sunday, October 25 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Thursday, October 22, at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take One by Tuesday, March 20.
DUE: Journal Two, Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board, and two hours of service learning by Sunday, October 25
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Week 10:Social Awareness/Service-Learning Research--Paper Three (Module 4)
Before getting started, complete this tutorial here on Evaluating Information and Fake News. Attach the screenshot proving you earned 80 percent or higher to your outline.
Read the instructions and lectures for Paper Three Module 4, find one scholarly article for your paper, and submit your outline in the portal linked in the module. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
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DUE: Paper Three Outline with at least one scholarly source in MLA format by Sunday, November 1
HARD DUE DATE: Journal Two, Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board, and two hours of service learning by Sunday, November 1 (if you seek exemption from Journal Three-- attach proof of 6+ hours in the portal for Journal Three in the Module Six folder by Week 15)
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Week 11: Social Awareness/Service-Learning Research--Paper Three (Module 4)
Continue drafting your paper. Once finished, feel free to post to the Discussion Board for peer review.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Wednesday at 7 p.m.--not Tuesday--go vote! See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Three Outline with at least one scholarly source in MLA format by by Sunday, November 8
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Week 12: Social Awareness/Service-Learning Research--Paper Three (Module 4)
Peer Edit Paper Three in the Discussion Board linked in Module Four. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Complete Quiz Three.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Submit Paper Three for a grade by Friday (November 13) and receive five EC points. All Discussion Boards, Papers 1-2 (and corrections if chosen), Quizzes One and Two, and Journals 1-2 all must be completed to qualify. Be sure you submit Take One by Tuesday, November 10 if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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DUE: Quiz Three; Paper Three Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, November 15
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Week 13: Creative/Analysis Paper or Showcase Presentation-- Paper Four (Module 5)
Complete Paper Three; then go to Module Five in the course menu, follow the Learning Guide, and read the lectures for Paper Four.
Read the instructions for Paper Four, choose a scholarly article if needed, and submit your outline in the portal. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes and recorded sessions. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings.
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HARD DUE DATE: Quiz Three; Paper Three Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, November 22 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Thursday at Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take Two by Wednesday).
DUE: Paper Four Outline (with scholarly article if research used) by Sunday, November 22
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Week 14: Creative/Analysis Paper or Showcase Presentation-- Paper Four (Module 5)
Peer Edit Paper Four in the Discussion Board. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes and recorded sessions. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Submit Paper Four for a grade by Tuesday (November 24) at noon and receive five EC points. Papers 1-3, Quizzes 1-3, the discussion boards, Journals 1-2, and all other assignments must be completed to qualify. Be sure you submit Take Two by Monday, November 23 at 8 a.m. if you want to take advantage of this offer. Don't forget to complete Journal Three after I grade your paper! Keep in mind that there are no corrections allowed (unless you have a borderline grade and it's warranted).
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DUE: Paper Four Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, November 29 (no feedback from prof between November 25-29).
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Week 15: Reflection (Module 6)
After completing all of the assignments for the course (papers, quizzes, etc.), read Journal Three instructions in the Module 6 folder and begin drafting.
Week 15 is the deadline to submit incomplete assignments for partial credit (discussion boards are ineligible) and to email corrections to me at bvillarr@austincc.edu for Papers 1-3 (please follow the instructions in the feedback for each paper in Blackboard). Remember that you cannot make corrections for papers with a total grade of 98 percent or higher. Also, I will not accept corrections for papers that will not improve your final grade in the course (for example, if you have a clear A in the course, there is no need to make corrections for any of your papers). Keep in mind that I will be dropping your lowest discussion board, quiz, and outline grades sometime next week.
Attend the final Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes and recorded sessions. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Four Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, December 6 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Friday, December 4 at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take Two by Thursday).
No corrections allowed for the final paper!
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Week 16: Reflection (Module 6)
Grace Period is Over!
NO ZOOM THIS WEEK!
Complete all the work in the course by Tuesday, December 8, including Journal Three, and earn five EC points.
Once you submit your final assignment(s) for the course (including the final journal) and I've dropped the lowest quiz, outline, and discussion board grades, please check your grade sheet in Blackboard and your ACC email the following day to ensure that your work was properly submitted, your grade was accurately recorded, and that you do not have a borderline grade. A borderline grade is within a percentage point of the grade desired. For example, if your final average in the course is 89 percent or more (not 88.999% or less), I will consider allowing you to do extra credit work toward finishing the course with an A, by revising a graded assignment you have not already corrected (or completing a similar task). Keep in mind that we are working with a 1000-point grading system and one percentage point equates to ten points.
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HARD DUE DATE: Journal Three, Thursday, December 10
Check your email and gradesheet by Friday afternoon to make sure all work was properly submitted and graded.
NO CORRECTIONS ALLOWED FOR THE FINAL PAPER and NO GRACE PERIOD FOR JOURNAL THREE!