Goals

What are the student learning goals for this class?

Upon completing this course successfully, the Student Learning Outcomes state that you should be able to:

1. Support an argumentative thesis with persuasive evidence and reasoning while using classical argument methods.

2. Write essays that synthesize information to support logically sound arguments.

3. Analyze and critically evaluate published texts for meaning, purpose, strategy, and style.

4. Demonstrate mastery in evaluating, integrating, and documenting sources in the context of culture and gender.

Course Activities and Assignments

In order to achieve the goals for the class, you will complete a variety of assignments including the following:

learning reflections (which are only seen by me)
class discussions
a variety of online readings with frequent activities for you to check your understanding
three essays (rhetorical analysis, argument based on a claim, and causes/effects analysis)
peer responses to drafts of writing assignments
one 6-8 page research paper on an argumentative topic of your choice using a minimum of four sources
PowerPoint/Google slides or an infographic sharing highlights of your research

I have designed the course calendar to effectively use our time and to support you in completing class assignments. More details, as well as the grading system for the class, will be provided on Canvas.

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