Project 1: "My Story"

In this project, you will need to reflect about an important, personal, event or series of events  that are relevant to you and have shaped  your persona. You will then be required to portray these in a genre of your choice,  showing a comprehensive understanding of the genre. To help you decide on the genre which best adapts to your story,  we will read extracts from several biographical texts: “The Story of an Hour” by Chopin, Persepolis by Satrapi, Diary of Anne Frank, and Mockingjay –The Hunger Games- by Suzanne Collins. By reading these texts, we will focus on the genres of short story, graphic narrative, diary and young adult novel, exploring  how these genres affects the practice of life writing. Furthermore, you will be required to create a comprehensive list –together with a brief description– of (auto)biographical genres that interest you.

Requirements:     

1. Comprehensive list and description of genres.  (20 points)

2. Genre Analysis of the genre chosen for your personal narrative. (30 points)
 Detailed description of genre features, information regarding the cultural/historical context of the genre, and CHAT analysis.

3. Personal narrative (30 points)
It should adapt to the conventions of the chosen genre and show an understanding of the made decisions.

4. Peer review, participation and attendance.  (20 points)
You will be required to provide significant feedback to one of your peers in the writing process. Participation and collaboration are then extremely important -skipping class or not meeting the peer review deadlines will not only affect your grade but also that of your peers- and failure to comply with this rule will be penalized.

Pop quizzes are likely to take place in order to encourage students to reflect on their reading experience and foster class discussion.

Project 2: Pop Cult Journalists   

In this unit, you will explore a popular magazine of your choice as well as a cultural phenomenon usually (or likely) featured in that magazine– a popular band or musician, book, TV show, film, anime series, sport figures, etc. As you explore the magazine, you will be required to analyze its overall structure and subgenres, to finally choose a section for which YOU are writing an article.  Both printed and online magazines will be considered. Furthermore, you will need to show comprehensive knowledge on the cultural phenomenon by submitting a research report and list of your sources. 

Requirements:

1. Journal entry where the chosen magazine is explained and analyzed. (30 points).

2. Research report (25 points)

3. Magazine article (25 points).

4. Peer review, participation and attendance.  (20 points)
You will be required to provide significant feedback to one of your peers in the writing process. Participation and collaboration are then extremely important -skipping class or not meeting the peer review deadlines will not only affect your grade but also that of your peers- and failure to comply with this rule will be penalized.

Project 3: Writing for a Cause

In this project, you (working in pairs) will become acquainted with several social issues affecting society to finally choose the one which interests you the most. You will then research the social issue of your choice in order to gather enough information to produce a visual text which reflects both your research and concerns. In addition to the analysis of the visual genre you pick, you will be required to provide an annotated bibliography of the sources used to learn about the social issue. 

Both ENG 101.10 sections will work together by means of peer review in order to create a real environment for the research and production of the projects but, at the same time, establish a safe atmosphere for students to learn and take into account the conventions of the genre.

Requirements:

1. Annotated bibliography (5 sources minimum) where students must show evidence of extensive research.  (MLA, APA, Chicago Style) (25 points)

2. Analysis, explanation and justification of the conventions of your visual genre.(25 points)

3. Genre production and presentation. (30 points)

4. Peer review, participation and attendance.  (20 points)
You will be required to provide significant feedback to one of your peers in the writing process. Participation and collaboration are then extremely important -skipping class or not meeting the peer review deadlines will not only affect your grade but also that of your peers- and failure to comply with this rule will be penalized.