FA 2013 | ENGLISH 124 - Academic Writing and Literature

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ENGLISH 124 - Academic Writing and Literature

Fall 2013, Section 021

Instruction Mode: Section 021 is (see other Sections below)

Subject: English Language and Literature (ENGLISH)

Department: LSA English Language & Literature

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Course Note:

This course studies the intersection between critical thinking and persuasive writing, and, using literary texts as the point of reference, takes as its goal the development of the student's skill at writing cogent expository and argumentative prose.

Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

FYWR

Waitlist Capacity:

unlimited

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Sneed,Adam

Description

What is it exactly that makes one thing the real thing and another a fake? What is the difference between the authentic and the counterfeit? In this class we will look at literature and art about fakery, fraud and deception -- works that ask difficult questions about the nature of authenticity and attempt to blur the line between reality and fiction. We will then use these questions to think about what makes different kinds of writing feel authentic -- that is, credible, persuasive, and effective. You probably have heard the phrase, "Fake it until you make it." That's what we'll be doing: practicing and performing the conventions of effective writing in a variety of genres, for a variety of audiences and purposes until it no longer feels like a performance.

Some works we will consider include Laurence Weschler's novels Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder (1995) and Boggs: A Comedy of Values (1999); George Saunders's short stories "CivilWarLand in Bad Decline" (1997) and "Pastoralia" (2000); and Rob Reiner's mockumentary Spinal Tap (1984).

Schedule

ENGLISH 124 - Academic Writing and Literature

Section

Class Instruction Mode

Class
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Enrollment
Status

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Seats

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Day/Time Location

Schedule Listing

Section:

001 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11481

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

8:00AM - 9:00AM

4207 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

002 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11482

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

11:00AM - 12:00PM

2454 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

003 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

17278

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:30PM - 4:00PM

2468 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

004 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11483

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

8:30AM - 10:00AM

2475 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

005 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11484

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

2:30PM - 4:00PM

4199 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

006 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11485

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

5:30PM - 7:00PM

2401 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

007 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11486

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

1:00PM - 2:30PM

4199 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

008 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11487

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

9:00AM - 10:00AM

4199 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

009 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11488

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

1:00PM - 2:00PM

2462 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

010 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11489

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

10:00AM - 11:00AM

2475 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

011 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11490

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:30AM - 1:00PM

2469 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

012 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11491

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

2:30PM - 4:00PM

2462 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

013 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11492

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

4:00PM - 5:30PM

2454 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

014 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11493

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:30AM

2468 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

015 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11494

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

4:00PM - 5:30PM

4175 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

016 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11495

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:30AM

621 DENN

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

017 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11496

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

1:00PM - 2:30PM

2475 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

018 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11497

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:30PM

G128 AH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

019 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11498

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:30PM - 4:00PM

2448 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

020 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11499

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

8:30AM - 10:00AM

2462 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

021 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11500

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:30AM

2469 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

023 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

11502

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

2401 MH

Note: Students (enrolled and waitlisted) must attend BOTH the first AND second days of class or they will be dropped immediately for non-attendance.

Section:

025 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27851

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

11:00AM - 12:00PM

2336 MH

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