Brief descriptions of major assignments
| Phase
1 |
Language & Literacy Narrative Assignment
(20%)
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Literacy narratives enable us to reflect on our reading, writing, and language experiences and identify something from them that shapes a part of who we are today. Your story might include someone who taught you to read or write or a book or other text that has been significant for you in some way. |
| Phase
2 |
Researched Exploratory Essay (20%)
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In this essay you will critically engage with, summarize, and synthesize some of the arguments made in our course texts. Based on what you’ve learned, you will articulate your own ideas, construct complex claims (that move beyond simplistic “agree/disagree” and “good/bad” statements), establish clear differences across each position, and demonstrate a fair and dialogic relationship with texts. |
| Phase
3 |
Researched Critical Analysis Essay (20%)
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You will apply linguistic theory to critically analyze instances of language users experiencing tensions when not quite “fitting into” specific communities and ways of being (linguistically and culturally). This essay asks you to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of linguistic theory, to develop a clear and nuanced thesis, and to support your thesis with analysis, outside research, and responsible source work. |
| Phase
4 |
Portfolio Assignment and Final Reflection Essay (20%)
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You will curate (as in carefully organize and present) a portfolio of the work you’ve accomplished this semester. You will use your instructors’ and peers’ feedback to make revisions to various works. You will write an accompanying reflection to serve as an introduction to you and your writing. |
| Classwork/Homework
Discussion Posts (20%) |
You will receive a cumulative grade for formal and informal assignments throughout the semester. These will include, but are not limited to, in-class responses, academic summaries, multi-modal assignments and Discussion Board posts. |
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