Richardson
English 491/Departmental Seminar
Spring 2009
Schedule (Subject to Change)

M  Jan 12

Course Introduction

W Jan 14

-Review the Portfolio Assignment

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

F Jan 16

Last day to ADD or DROP classes via Wingspan or IN PERSON for the spring semester.  Last day for students to elect to Audit courses

M Jan 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  Offices closed; no classes.

W Jan 21

Literary Analysis Exercise

M Jan 26

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 April 22.

W Jan 28

Persuasive Argument Exercise

M Feb 2

Terms Test

W Feb 4

College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (BASE): English section (reading, literature)

M Feb 9

English Major Inventory

W Feb 11

Focus Group Discussion

M Feb 16

Focus Group Discussion

W Feb 8

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, their portfolios will be due on the last day of classes. 

W April 22

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

M April 27

Portfolio Assignment Due by this day for those students who are currently enrolled in required courses