Intensive English Program: Level 7

Spring 2018, Pratt Institute

Frida Kahlo, Still Life with Parrot and Fruit, 1951

Class Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 11:50 PM

Classrooms: Mondays – DeKalb 401; Wednesdays – DeKalb 406
Instructor: Carolyn Dunn
Email: Contacting me on our Facebook page is best; if you need to contact me
via email, please use cbd2123@columbia.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Class Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/406982923066055/
Texts:
 Line Color Form: The Language of Art and Design, Jesse Day
https://www.amazon.com/Line-Color-Form-Language-
Design/dp/1621532445
  Just Kids, Patti Smith https://www.amazon.com/Just-Kids-Patti-
Smith/dp/0060936223
 Rules for Writers, with 2016 MLA Update, Diana Hacker and Nancy
Sommers – not required, but I highly encourage you to purchase this book
https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Writers-2016-MLA-
Update/dp/1319083498/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Course Description:
This course focuses on developing students’ English language skills and building
core academic skills necessary for success at the undergraduate and graduate
level. Students will advance their ability to research and write academic papers,
engage critically with challenging texts, prepare and deliver effective
presentations and participate actively in class discussions. The instructional
materials reflect the content of the students’ major courses of study in art and
design, as well as liberal arts courses.

Course Goals:
 To communicate competently and effectively in academic and social
settings
 To use academic vocabulary orally and in writing, with a focus on
developing rich vocabulary related to the fields of art and design
 To correctly use sophisticated and varied sentence structures and
grammatical constructions
 To develop the ability to recognize errors and self-correct, both orally and
in writing
 To give and receive effective and appropriate peer feedback
 To engage actively with and think critically about academic texts
 To take risks with language and communication, initiate and lead
discussions, and freely and clearly express opinions and questions
 To write, present and critique in the manner that is expected in a North
American academic setting
 To develop research, analytical and critical thinking skills
 To avoid plagiarism through effective use of citation and paraphrase
 To reflect on and acknowledge personal growth and areas for
improvement
 To read English language texts for pleasure and personal development

Major Assignments:
 Three writing assignments with multiple drafts:
o A formal analysis (1-2 pages)
o A formal comparison essay (3-4 pages)
o A research paper (5-7 pages)
 Three formal presentations, filmed with written self-
analysis/reflection/correction (related to the major writing assignments)
  Two “Personal Listening” assignments
 An IEP practice Writing Exam
 An ePortfolio documenting your progress in reading, writing, listening and
speaking this semester (see below for required contents)

Ongoing/Additional Assignments:
 Homework – unless otherwise noted, homework is assigned in each class
and is due at the beginning of the next class period. Assume that all
homework will be collected. If you do not complete the homework on
time, it will affect your course grade.
 Discussion Leading – In groups/pairs, you will be required to present (1) an
assigned reading and (2) an appropriate reading selected by your group
and lead class discussions of the readings. You must post 5 discussion
questions that you develop as a group to Facebook by 5PM on the day
before you are discussion leading.
 Literature Circle –You will read “Just Kids” outside of class throughout the
semester, and meet periodically in groups to discuss your reading.
 Class Journal – A dedicated notebook in which you will reflect on oral and
written texts, freewrite, write descriptions of art works, take notes on
research materials and include any other thoughts/ideas/questions
related to the course. You may write, draw, collage, add clippings from
newspapers and brainstorm ideas in any way that is helpful to you. Your
best reading and listening responses will be included in the ePortfolio; you
may also include any other portions of the journal that you feel showcase
your best work.
 Peer reviews and critiques
 Informal and formal group and individual presentations

Course Materials (please bring to each class):

 Line Color Form (bring every class until midterm); Just Kids (bring every
class)
 A notebook and pen, and a folder for handouts, printed writing
assignments and annotated reading materials
 A laptop or tablet if we are not meeting in a computer lab, or if you prefer
to use your own computer
 Your Class Journal – a special notebook for this purpose

Course Requirements:
 Participate actively in class activities and discussions, both in the
classroom and online in the Facebook group
 Ask questions when you do not understand – use both your instructor and
your peers as resources
 Support and help each other
 Come to class prepared
  No phones out unless I specifically ask you to use them for an activity; no
texting or web surfing that is not related to the class
 No late work – all major assignments MUST be handed in on time. All
homework must be completed on time even if you are absent. There is a
lot of work to complete and you must stay on schedule to succeed. If
work is turned in late, you will not receive comments/feedback on that
draft.
 You must fully complete and correct each draft before handing in the
next draft. You may not, for example, hand in a first draft if you have not
turned in a required outline first.
 No plagiarism. Please see Pratt’s Academic Integrity Standards under
“Grades” on this page: https://www.pratt.edu/student-life/student-
services/office-of-the-registrar/guidelines/
 Talk to me about any concerns or comments you have about the course
 Check the class Facebook page regularly

ePortfolio:
At the end of the semester, you will present an ePortfolio of your work to an IEP
instructor other than me. This instructor will then review and grade your portfolio,
and provide me with written comments. I will also review the portfolio. This
ePortfolio/interview, in addition to the departmental writing exam, will be a
large determiner of your grade for the course. As such, it is important to
understand the requirements and work on the portfolio throughout the semester.
You will include the two best examples of your work for each of reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Each work sample also requires an in-depth summary of
the assignment and a thoughtful reflection on the work. The reflection will show
your ability to self-critique and identify strengths, progress and opportunities for
improvement.

ePortfolio Contents
 WRITING: 1) Formal Comparison Essay with all drafts, instructor comments,
peer reviews and Personal Error Focus error logs and 2) research paper
with all drafts, instructor comments, peer reviews and Personal Error Focus
error logs
 SPEAKING: Videos of 1) Formal Comparison Presentation and 2) Research
Paper Presentation, with written self-analysis/reflection/error correction
 LISTENING: Two listening journal entries (note taking, question writing and
reflection = one entry) of student’s choice
 READING: At least one annotated text (margin writing and/or color-coded
highlighting), with the related journal entry; one additional reading journal
entry and/or annotated text of student’s choice
Final Assessment and Grading Policy
Final assessment will be based on the student’s ability to demonstrate that they
have satisfactorily fulfilled all course assignments on time, and that they have
met the IEP’s English language proficiency requirements for this level. Students
will demonstrate this through:
 ePortfolio (see above for explanation)
 Final Writing Exam (graded by IEP instructors other than me)

There are three grading options for this course.

P = exempt
IP = must continue in the IEP program
F = fail
This grade indicates that you were frequently absent (please see lateness and
attendance policy below) or did not complete required course work on time.

Lateness and Attendance Policy

 If you arrive 10 minutes late, you will be marked late. If you arrive 30
minutes late, you will be marked absent. Two late marks are considered
one absence.
 If you have more than three absences, department policy requires that
you automatically fail the course.
 If you miss a class, you must review the class Facebook page and get all
materials and assignments from a classmate. Homework and assignments
are due even if you are absent, and must be posted to Facebook or
emailed to me (even if the assignment is not collected in class)
 If you are absent on the day of a major presentation, you will be
downgraded unless you have a doctor’s note

Tentative Course Schedule – Spring 2018

This schedule is subject to change based on the evolving needs and interests of
our class. There will be daily homework beyond what is listed here. Please be
sure that you know the homework before leaving each class.

January
W 17 Getting to Know You
 Speed Dating and Introduce a Classmate
 Needs Analysis - Survey
 Visual Self-Representation
M 22 Personal Artistic Journeys
 Visual Self Representation Presentation and Photos
 Syllabus and Course Goals
 Cornell Listening – Janet Echelman TED Talk
 DUE: Visual Self Representation

W 24 Rich Descriptions and Line, Color, Form

 Personal Listening Share
 Freewriting Introduction
 Writing Rich Descriptions
 Introduce Book Club groups/roles for Chapter Two of Just Kids
 Introduce Discussion Leading

DUE: Read “Line, Color, Form” Introduction to EACH section (Line,

Color, Composition and Material) and at least ONE example
description for each formal quality

DUE: Personal Listening #1

M 29 Introduction to Formal Analysis and Discussion Leading

 Discussion Leading #1 – Carolyn – Reading Literature
 Formal Analysis: Reading Skill
 Formal Analysis: Writing Skill

DUE: Read and fully annotate “Here is New York” by E.B. White; review
Carolyn’s discussion questions and add one of your own to the
“comments” section

W 31 Field Trip to MoMA

 See Club 57
 Write a detailed description of two pieces of art in your journal

DUE: Chapter One of “Just Kids” and double entry reading journal
response (NO book club meeting/roles)

February
M5 Formal Analysis Continued
 Discussion Leading – Group One – Textbook Formal Analysis
 Writing Workshop: Formal Analysis

DUE: Formal Analysis Draft One

Emailed by end of class

W7 Introduction to Formal Comparisons

 Book Club Meeting #1 – Be prepared with your role
 Return Formal Analysis Draft One
 Sentence Structure Review
  Presentation: Artistic Identity/Formal Analysis (3-5 mins with
questions/filmed) – 4 students
 Introduction to Formal Comparison Project and Pair Brainstorm

DUE: Chapter Two of “Just Kids”

M 12 Formal Comparison Mini Presentations

 Discussion Leading – Group Two
 In pairs: Present THREE potential compare/contrast pairs from the
Met website
 Presentation: Artistic Identity/Formal Comparison (3-5 mins with
questions/filmed) – 2 students

W 14 Field Trip to the Met Museum

DUE: Formal Analysis Final Draft

Posted to Facebook by class time

M 19 Formal Comparisons Cont.

 Discussion Leading – Group Three
 Formal Comparison Pair Brainstorm/Individual Outlining

DUE: Formal Comparison Outline

Emailed by end of class

W 21 Formal Comparisons Cont.

 Book Club Meeting #2
 Return Formal Comparison Outlines
 Formal Comparison Draft One Workshop

DUE: Chapter Three of “Just Kids”

M 26 Introducing the Research Paper

 Introduce Research Paper
 Watch: Abstract the Art of Design – Research Paper Topics and
Questions

DUE: Formal Comparison Draft One

Emailed Before Class

W 28 Midterm Reflection
 Midterm Conferences
 Set Up ePortfolios
  Return Formal Comparison Draft One
 Work on Formal Comparison Draft Two
 Work on Research Paper Topics and Questions

DUE: Midterm Self Reflection

Emailed by Tuesday, 5PM
DUE: Formal Comparison Draft Two
Emailed by end of class

M5 Research Paper Topics and Questions

 Analyze: Documentary Structure/Theses/Building an Argument
with Examples/Note taking for information related to a research
question
 Workshop: Research Paper Topics and Questions; Research
Process; Reading for Research; Annotating, note taking and
keeping a research journal; annotated bibliographies; working
thesis
 Watch: Mini Documentary TBD
 Return: Formal Comparison Draft Two

Due: Research Paper Topic and Questions

W7 Finding and Evaluating Sources

 Library Session – Meet in Library

DUE: Formal Comparison Final Draft Posted to ePortfolio with summary

and reflection (due by Sunday, March 11 at 5PM)

M 12, Spring Break – No class

W 14
M 19 Research Paper Thesis Workshop/Skeleton Outlines
 Thesis Workshop
 Summary, paraphrase or quote?
 Begin work on Skeleton Outline

Due: Research Journal – at least five entries

Annotated Bibliography
five fully annotated sources – post to Facebook by class time
Working Thesis

W 21 Research Paper Expanded Outlines

 Skeleton Outline Peer Review/Teacher Check
  Integrating Sources in MLA Style
 Introduce Expanded Outline

Due: Skeleton Outline

M 26 Formal Comparison Presentations

 If time: begin Mapplethorpe Documentary OR Research Paper
Draft 1/Expanded Outline Work Session

W 28 Field Trip to Chelsea

DUE: Research Paper Draft 1/Expanded Outline

Emailed by class time

April
M2 Introductions and Conclusions/Mapplethorpe
 Mapplethorpe Documentary
 Analysis: Introductions and Conclusions
 If time: Introductions/Conclusions Workshop and Peer Review

DUE: Personal Listening #2

W4 Introductions and Conclusions

 Return Research Paper Draft 1/Expanded Outline
 Introductions/Conclusions Workshop and Peer Review
 Research Paper Work Session

M9 Just Kids Wrap-Up/Patti Smith

 Final Book Club Meeting (#3)
 Class Discussion and Review
 Patti Smith Documentary Part One OR portfolio work session and
catch up

DUE: Research Paper Draft 2

Emailed by class time
FINISH “JUST KIDS”

W 11 IEP Writing Exam Prep

 IEP Practice Exam Debate and Outlining
 Return Research Paper Draft 2
 Finish Patti Smith Documentary OR portfolio work session and
catch up
M 16 Practice IEP Writing Exam

DUE: Research Paper Draft 3

Emailed before class

W 18 Polishing and Presenting the Research Paper

 Return Research Paper Draft 3
 PRESENTATION: The Research Paper (half of the class – 5-7
minutes)
 Research Paper in class work session

M 23 Polishing and Presenting the Research Paper

 PRESENTATION: The Research Paper (half of the class – 5-7
minutes)
 Practice Exam Review and Test-Taking Strategies
 Research Paper in class work session
 ePortfolio in class work session

DUE BY END OF CLASS: Final Research Paper

Posted to ePortfolio with all drafts/comments; complete summary and
reflection

W 25 Wrap-up and Review

 ePortfolio Practice Presentation
 Final Questions

DUE: Research Paper Presentation Video and Self-Analysis Form

Post to Video and Self Analysis to ePortfolio; fill out summary and
reflection on ePortfolio

DUE: Complete ePortfolio (by 11am)

Two artifacts with summaries/reflections for each skill
Overall course reflation

M 30 DEPARTMENTAL WRITING EXAM/PORTFOLIO REVIEW

W2 NO CLASS
F 4/ Final Conference (date/location TBD)
M7