ENG 099 Fall 2003

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ENG102

MWF 10:00-10:50

D217

Teacher Information

Rebecca L. Busker

Office:247

Phone: 403-1906

rbusker@parkland.edu

AIM ID: lucycereta

Office Hours:

MWF 12-1, T 9-10

Major Assignments

Papers


Project 1: Analyzing Cultural Texts


Project 2: Examining Cultural Definitions


Project 3: Exploring Cultural Roles


Project 4: Arguing Cultural Issues

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Major Assignments
Papers
In this class, we will be writing four papers.  

 

All papers should be done in standard MLA format.  Basics include:

  • Double space
  • 1 inch margins all around (please not that MS Word defaults to 1.5 inches, so you will need to change them).
  • Heading on the first page only should be:
    • Your Name
    • Project Number
    • My name (Dr. Rebecca Busker)
    • Due date of assignment.
Project 1: Analyzing Cultural Texts
Examine the values that are endorsed, upheld, or subverted by a cultural text. Look in particular for values that might not be apparent on a surface reading.

See Assignment Page for details.

Project 2: Examining Cultural Definitions
Using one of these quotations as a starting point, explore how the definition of a particular term is constructed, contested, and applied

 

See Assignment Page for details.

Project 3: Exploring Cultural Roles

Using specific examples and observations, write an essay in which you explore the question, "What does it mean to be _________ in my culture?"  

 

See Assignment Page for details.

Project 4: Arguing Cultural Issues
Construct a traditional argument about an issue that is debated in your culture, sub-culture, community, etc.

See Assignment Page for details.