Dr. Brownson / English 491
Spring 2012
Course Calendar (subject to change)

Wk 1

M

Jan 9

Course Introduction           

 

W

Jan 11

Review the Portfolio Assignment

Bring a copy of the departmental goals found on the departmental website

 

F

Jan 13

Last day to add/drop courses without Dean’s permission

Wk 2

M

Jan 16

MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY - NO CLASS

 

W

Jan 18

ETS Proficiency Test - Bring a #2 Pencil

Wk 3

M

Jan 23

Literary Analysis Exercise

 

 

T

Jan 24

Last day to elect or change S/U status

 

W

Jan 25

Literary Theory Exercise for students who have completed 300.  For students currently enrolled in 300, this exercise will be administered at the end of the semester on M April 23.

Wk 4

M

Jan 30

Persuasive Argument Exercise

 

W

Feb 1

Terms Test

Wk 5

M

Feb 6

College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (BASE): English section (reading, literature); Bring a #2 pencil

 

W

Feb 8

English Major Inventory

Wk 6

M

Feb 13

Focus Group Discussion

 

W

Feb 15

Focus Group Discussion

Wk 7

M

Feb 20

Anticipated Final Class (subject to change if we need more time)

Portfolio Assignment DUE on this day for those students who have completed courses required by portfolio.  For students who are currently enrolled in required classes (English 300 and/or English 305 and/or ENGL 507), their portfolios will be due at our exam period. 

Wk 16

M

Apr 23

Literary Theory Exercise for students who are currently enrolled in English 300

Finals

M

Apr 30

Portfolio Assignment Due by this day at 3:00 PM in Bancroft 241 for those students who are currently enrolled in required courses.