1. English 113 Composition I: Course Intro

2. PrewritingComposingRevisingEditingRelease

3. Understanding yourself & your Writing Process The Four Pillars of Argument Aristotle’s modes of persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, Logos Rhetorical Analysis of context, audience, and style Writing different kinds of arguments for specific audiences: Recognizing and avoiding Logical Fallacies Researching and avoiding plagiarism

4. Writing a memoir about a place and event that helped you understand yourself Helps us see how we use writing to make sense of ourselves and our physical surroundings

5. Writing an analysis of visual argument in an advertisement Helps us see how writing can help us make sense of what we see Helps us become aware of advertising affects us

6. Writing an analysis and critique of a written argument to see if it persuades the target audience. We are looking for an answer to the questions What makes an argument function well or poorly for various audiences and situations? What choices do writers make to persuade their audiences? How does my writing help me make sense of others’ writing & ideas?

7. Take a stance on an ethical issue or argue a proposal for action Assess your audience & build a bridge to them Layout your claim Develop supporting reasons Choose evidence Identify, consider, and respond to opposing claims

8. Office hours: That is YOUR time! Personal electronic devices Attendance Late Work “Specs” Grading Email I will make mistakes.

9. 1) Your name 2) Where you’re from 3) Some element of popular culture you are into at the moment

10. Read syllabus & be ready for a take-home quiz on it Read Hjortshoj ch. 4 (handout) Make sure you have your textbook & something to write with. Bring them to class!