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

 

W

Aug 26

Course Introduction

M

Aug 31

-Review the Portfolio Assignment

-Bring a copy of the departmental goals found on the departmental website
-General Education Survey

 

W

Sept 2

Literary Analysis Exercise

M
 

Sept 7

Winthrop is open on Labor Day
-
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 Dec 2.
 

W

Sept 9

Persuasive Argument Exercise

M

Sept 14

Terms Test

W

Sept 16

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

M

Sept 21

English Major Inventory

W

Sept 23

Focus Group Discussion

M

Sept 28

Focus Group Discussion

W

Sept 30

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

Dec 2

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

 

M

Dec 7

Last Day of Classes

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