Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Instructor: Dr. Deborah Carmichael Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures Email: carmic28@msu.edu
Course Introduction
As the course title indicates we will be focusing on writing for three traditionally defined genres. However, as we work through the course it will become apparent that the boundaries of these definitions are inadequate and permeable. Nature, environmental, and travel writing are all place-based. These writings grow from personal observation, experiences, and knowledge. If successful we bring our reader to an understanding of nature and place, and their importance. We will also look at how the use of visual material may enhance our written words. The class is imagined as a space for participation by and interaction with students from a range of interests from writers to science majors. The inclusion of a variety of voices will enrich our learning opportunities.
Our work will generate class conversations as we read, reflect, and write. Each of us brings a unique perspective to the class. By talking among ourselves, we can begin to frame ways to talk to larger audiences.
Course Delivery
Our communication will be facilitated through the use of Angel [Michaelhelp me describe these] Jing ELI
Reading assignments will be linked for our use including an examination of publications in the field.
Course Assignments
Some assignments will be continuous throughout the ten weeks we will be working together. These include blog participation and reading responses.
In addition to the regular weekly assignments, we will work on three larger porjects.
The course assignment calendar outlines activities week by week with due dates. More detailed writing project instructions will be provided as they are assigned. See additional descriptions of the weekly work posted with our course documents.
Assignment Values
Class Blog Reading Responses Project One Project Two Project Three Reflection Writing Assignment Deadlines:
Listed on the assignment calendar Assignments must be posted by 12:00 PM EST on the day listed Late work will receive a reduced grade of 5% for each day late
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University Policies
Academic Honesty:
The Michigan State University policy can be found in your Spartan Life: Student Handbook and Resource Guide. Information can also be found at: http://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/honestylinks.html.