Description
This course provides an introduction to various literary genres (theatrical works, autobiography, novel, diary, poetry) within the field of literary study. The readings in this course provide a sampling of these genres within the context of American childhood and youth. The concept of childhood and adolescence has been the source of anxiety and contention for decades within Western culture. U.S. popular culture, in particular, demonstrates an intense preoccupation with the habits, dress, and music of the nation’s youth after World War II. We will analyze texts for how they represent issues of maturity, gender, race, national identity, patriotism, urban warfare, and other socio-historical themes. The course will require your active participation and engagement with the texts. Assignments will include a short close-reading assignment (5 pages), and a final research paper/project (8–10 pages).
General Information
Approaches to Literature - Approaches to American Childhood and Youth
Announcements
Reminder: Project due tomorrow by 2:00 p.m. !
12/05/12 - 12:28 PM
ENG 2012 Students:
Your projects are due tomorrow by 2:00 p.m. in (virtually) Turnitin.com and (physically) in DM 300B.
*Teaching plan people: I am attaching another sample of teaching plan here for more examples of how to articulate your pedagogical decisions in your activities and assessments.Check it out, especially those who are still having a hard time with writing objectives.
*Don't worry about putting DVDs or Powerpoint slides into turnitin, just submit the main document into the database.
*If you are doing a video, you might want to put it on YouTube and provide me a link, just in case your DVD doesn't work when I put into my computer.
Look forward to seeing your work! Dr. J
#project
Your projects are due tomorrow by 2:00 p.m. in (virtually) Turnitin.com and (physically) in DM 300B.
*Teaching plan people: I am attaching another sample of teaching plan here for more examples of how to articulate your pedagogical decisions in your activities and assessments.Check it out, especially those who are still having a hard time with writing objectives.
*Don't worry about putting DVDs or Powerpoint slides into turnitin, just submit the main document into the database.
*If you are doing a video, you might want to put it on YouTube and provide me a link, just in case your DVD doesn't work when I put into my computer.
Look forward to seeing your work! Dr. J
#project
Final Project due Thursday, December 6th by 2:00 p.m.
12/02/12 - 9:39 PM
Your final projects are due this Thursday, December 6th by 2:00 p.m. on Turnitin.com and in my office.
1) Submit your document into Turnitin.com by 2:00 p.m. on December 6th. Use Blackboard, as we did in the Midterm.
2) Deliver your hard copy of your project to me at DM 300B by 2:00 p.m. I will be in the office from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
So, no need to go to the classroom to drop off. Instead, go to DM 300B.
For those of you who are still meeting in conferences, see you Tuesday.
Otherwise, you should be using this time to work on your finals.
Best,
Dr. J
#project
1) Submit your document into Turnitin.com by 2:00 p.m. on December 6th. Use Blackboard, as we did in the Midterm.
2) Deliver your hard copy of your project to me at DM 300B by 2:00 p.m. I will be in the office from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
So, no need to go to the classroom to drop off. Instead, go to DM 300B.
For those of you who are still meeting in conferences, see you Tuesday.
Otherwise, you should be using this time to work on your finals.
Best,
Dr. J
#project
Conferences reminder
11/26/12 - 7:09 PM
ENG 2012:
This is a reminder that this 11/20, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29 and 12/4 are conferences. We are not meeting as a group, but instead each of you has signed up for an appointment. This appointment is mandatory and counts for your attendance for the week. It is assumed that you are using the time apart from this appointment to work on your final project. For this appointment, you must bring an outline or first page of your writing. You must also bring a scholarly source (e.g. printed article, book).
If your appointment time is during our normal class time, you are meeting with me in the classroom. If your appointment time is during a time before or after class, then you are meeting me at the Einstein's in the Graham Center.
Best,
Dr. J
#conferences
This is a reminder that this 11/20, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29 and 12/4 are conferences. We are not meeting as a group, but instead each of you has signed up for an appointment. This appointment is mandatory and counts for your attendance for the week. It is assumed that you are using the time apart from this appointment to work on your final project. For this appointment, you must bring an outline or first page of your writing. You must also bring a scholarly source (e.g. printed article, book).
If your appointment time is during our normal class time, you are meeting with me in the classroom. If your appointment time is during a time before or after class, then you are meeting me at the Einstein's in the Graham Center.
Best,
Dr. J
#conferences
Revision_Strategies.doc has been added to class homepage under Resources
11/25/12 - 10:11 AM
Dr. J posted a new general resource.
Title: Revision_Strategies.doc
This is the handout from last Tuesday's class!
You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/fiu/fall2012/eng2012u03/resources
#class-resources #homework
#class-resources
Title: Revision_Strategies.doc
This is the handout from last Tuesday's class!
You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/fiu/fall2012/eng2012u03/resources
#class-resources #homework
#class-resources
Teaching plan and Short Story
11/24/12 - 9:56 AM
Section U03:
I added the links for both sections for the teaching plan and short story, but it looks like the links did not transfer for your section. Here they are.
Best,
MJ
#project
I added the links for both sections for the teaching plan and short story, but it looks like the links did not transfer for your section. Here they are.
Best,
MJ
#project
Sample Teaching Plan, Story, and Documentary
11/21/12 - 9:16 AM
ENG 2012 Students:
As per requested, here are some more samples of student work on final projects. I am uploading here two documents, one is a teaching plan and the other a short story. Now mind you, these are samples and they are the intellectual property of other students, so no copying ideas, statements, etc. These are to inspire your own work.
Also, I am going to include a link to a documentary I made in 2009 about my research. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iHUKETX2nM
See you for your conferences, after Thanksgiving.
Remember, you are required to bring an outline or a partially written paper/project and a sources (printed article, book).
Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. J
#project
As per requested, here are some more samples of student work on final projects. I am uploading here two documents, one is a teaching plan and the other a short story. Now mind you, these are samples and they are the intellectual property of other students, so no copying ideas, statements, etc. These are to inspire your own work.
Also, I am going to include a link to a documentary I made in 2009 about my research. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iHUKETX2nM
See you for your conferences, after Thanksgiving.
Remember, you are required to bring an outline or a partially written paper/project and a sources (printed article, book).
Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. J
#project
Extra Credit
11/19/12 - 4:30 PM
Extra Credit:
Two options -
1)
Write a critical essay on Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. Must place the text in conversation with at least one other text that we have read for this course. You must analyze the text and use textual evidence to support your claims. 3 page minimum
2) American Girl Store- Write a descriptive, critical essay which analyzes your visit to the American Girl store at The Falls. The essay must explain how the store reflects certain ideas about childhood, history, and youth culture which we have discussed in the class. Give examples. 3 page minimum
#extra
Two options -
1)
Write a critical essay on Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. Must place the text in conversation with at least one other text that we have read for this course. You must analyze the text and use textual evidence to support your claims. 3 page minimum
2) American Girl Store- Write a descriptive, critical essay which analyzes your visit to the American Girl store at The Falls. The essay must explain how the store reflects certain ideas about childhood, history, and youth culture which we have discussed in the class. Give examples. 3 page minimum
#extra
ENG2012FinalProject_2.docx has been added to class homepage under Resources
11/09/12 - 8:41 AM
The teaching staff has posted a new homework resource.
Title: ENG2012FinalProject_2.docx
You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/fiu/fall2012/eng2012u03/resources
#class-resources #homework
#project
Title: ENG2012FinalProject_2.docx
You can view it on the course page: https://piazza.com/fiu/fall2012/eng2012u03/resources
#class-resources #homework
#project
Staff Office Hours
Marilisa Jimenez
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