ESL 115: Representative Syllabus

Week 1-2        Introduction and Diagnostic and Revision

                        Assignment: revise diagnostic exam

                        Content: peer editing, revision process

Week 2-4        Comparative/Contract (Westernization)

Assignment: 3-4 page comparative/contrast paper

Content: summary of sources, mini-presentation, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, informal group article presentations

Week 5-6        Introduction to Research Paper

                        Assignment: N/A

Content: library days, topic selection, narrowing, brainstorming, source exploration

Week 7-8        Argumentation

Assignment:5-7 page argumentative essay

Content: argumentative essay structure, source evaluation, finding sources, logical fallacies

Week 9           Review of Plagiarism/Citation

                        Assignment: article response

Content: review of concept of plagiarism and proper citation, focusing on common mistakes, MLA

Week 10         Research Paper Preparation

Content: source gathering, source evaluation, annotated bibliography, extended definitions

Week 11-13    Oral Presentation

Assignment: impromptu speech, 10 min summary of research paper with questions from audience

                        Content: academic presentation, practice, execution on final research paper topic

Week 14-15    Research Paper Wrap-Up

                        Assignment: 8-10 page paper

Content: individual conferences, peer editing