Class On Oct 3rd

I hope everyone had a great weekend and you at least saw a bit, if not a lot, of Nuit Blanche. For class this week come prepared to discuss how to describe art i.e. the different elements you should focus on, the language you should use, how to analyze, etc. The class will (hopefully) be very helpful to your descriptive essay that you're being asked to write so please show up ready to work and participate in both class and peer discussions.
In other news, I've posted some links down along the sidebar for tips and other goodies to consider when writing. I'll be adding to it from time to time so keep an eye out and if you seen anything you want shared with the class let me know.
I considered putting my own review site on the sidebar there but I didn't for two reasons: 1) that's just plain narcissistic and 2) I want you to do as I say not as I do. But know that is does exist for those of you who just can't get enough during our brief half hour respite from the rest of the cruel world.

Readings For Tuesday the 26th

I was reading the Barnet book on the subway and it is fantastic. I encourage you to read through the first thirty pages at least, esp the part discussing the meaning of art. However, for class on tuesday please have read (and ready to discuss) the sample essay on pages 16- 20. As far as writing books go (and I've read a fair number of them) this book is excellent and will provide you with a wealth of knowledge that I can only hope to accentuate.

Have a good weekend. See you all Tuesday.

Just a Reminder...

I NEED the name of your LBST 1A40 Instructor and the section number; if I don't have these things you fine upstanding people don't get marks. so email me at atucker@faculty.ocad.ca with that information please.

Very Rough Schedule - Fall Semester

Rough OCAD schedule (Fall semester) Sections 7-11, 13

Sept 12 Intro and Favorite songs activity

Sept 19 Finding ways to expand your topic (mind map activity)

Sept 27 “What makes a strong essay?” Thesis Statements! How to critically
create…

Oct 3 Ad activity – recognizing the different aspects of a paper/analyzing
and breaking down

Oct 10 Description The different ways to describe an object - The
importance of specifics and details, adjectives

Oct 17 Thesis Statements in more depth DESCRIPTIVE ESSAYS DUE

Oct 24 Pre Writing/Planning what are some things you
want to learn/worried about?

Oct 31 Intro

Nov 7 Conclusions

Nov14 Topic sentences paragraph construction

Nov 21 Editing/Revision – bring in my own paper

Nov 28 Workshop final papers?! Reducing cutting clutter

Dec 5 EXAM PREP? FINAL PAPERS DUE

Aaron Tucker Teaching Info

Aaron Tucker
Essay and the Argument: Rhetoric Workshop
atucker@faculty.ocad.ca


LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument - Rhetoric 7 Tues 0900-0930 1525
LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument 8 Tues 0930-1000 1525
LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument 9 Tues 1515-1545 1516
LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument 10 Tues 1545-1615 1516
LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument 11 Tues 1615-1645 1516
LBST 1A43 D1 - Fall & Winter The Essay and the Argument 13 Tues 1715-1745 1516
Office hours: 2:00 – 3:00 Tuesdays in the cafeteria or by appointment

Required text : Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing about Art.
Recommended Texts: Dictionary, Style Guide

This workshop is designed specifically for students who wish to sharpen their persuasive skills through an intensive study of the art of rhetoric and debate. Students will focus on advanced arguments through in-depth analysis of course readings as well as a close examination of various rhetorical tips and strategies.

I, as a teacher, am especially concerned with infusing students with good habits in both writing and critical/reflexive thinking, skills that can be applied to all manners of their academic and artistic career. While we will be closely discussing various elements and strategies of writing (i.e. organization, thesis, research etc) we will also be talking about the ways to apply the skills learned through the process of writing to your other areas of study.

Workshop Grade Distribution: The workshop accounts for 20% of your LBST 1A40 final grade with 10% to be calculated at the end of the fall semester and 10% at the end of the winter semester.

Workshop Expectations: Workshop activities and exercises will be conducted IN CLASS. We will be doing a lot of peer and class discussion and, as such, this class (and your mark) will depend heavily on participation and involvement. Please come to class prepared, with the proper materials read and ready to discuss.
Lateness and Absences: Because this is a half hour course, lateness will not be tolerated. I will have a very strict closed door policy: one minute after class starts the door will shut and no one will enter. As each class will count as rough 1 percent of your final mark, absences too will affect your mark. As such, absence from the workshop without suitable official documentation will result in a 0 grade for that day’s activities; excused absences will be accompanied by a doctor’s note and/or other valid reason.