The Basics

English 151: Freshman Writing and Rhetoric
02441 ENG151 A27 1:10-2:00 MTWThF Ellis 19
02445 ENG151 A31 2:10-3:00 MTWThF Ellis 19
02449 ENG151 A35 3:10-4:00 MTWThF Ellis 19
Instructor: Craig Butz
Office: Ellis 8 (ground level)
Office Hours: Mon, Wed 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
Office Phone: 593-2743
Home Phone: 593-6423
Email: butz@ohio.edu
AIM: craigiest
Web site: www.writinglab.net

Texts and Supplies:

McQuade, Donald, and Christine McQuade. Seeing & Writing
Hacker, Diana. A Pocket Syle Manual (or A Writer's Reference)

Double-pocket folders to turn in papers and keep handouts

Disposable camera or a roll of film in a reusable camera

Course Description:

English 151 Writing and Rhetoric focuses on writing, reading, and thinking processes. This course deals largely with becoming better thinkers and writers through better understanding ourselves and the others we share the world with. You will be asked to share your unique perspective with others, but also to try to get outside of yourself to see the many perspectives of others, and ultimately to look back at yourself reflexively. This will not always be a comfortable process, but if taken seriously, the challenges will lead to a rewarding exploration of culture and yourself.

This exploration will be undertaken through extensive reading, informal written responses, in-class discussions, collaborative projects, and especially formal written assignments. Substantial time and energy will go into each essay, including peer critiques and multiple revisions. You will have the chance to produce better writing than you thought you were capable of producing.