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ENG102
MWF 10:00-10:50
D217 |
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Teacher Information |
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Rebecca L. Busker
Office:247
Phone: 403-1906
rbusker@parkland.edu
AIM ID: lucycereta
Office Hours:
MWF 12-1, T 9-10 |
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Major Assignments
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| Papers |
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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.
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| 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.
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2: Examining Cultural Definitions |
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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.
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3: Exploring Cultural Roles |
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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.
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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.
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