During class we're focusing on the rhetorical structure and moves of these editorials. What do you think about the content though? Choose any one of the editorials and write a response to it (What was effective? What wasn't? What did you like? What did you hate?)
due 9/29
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Rhetoric
We've spent a few days talking about rhetoric now. What have you learned? What do you know about rhetoric?
due 9/15
due 9/15
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
introductions
Tell us a little bit about yourself! Where are you from, what are you majoring in, what are your interests, etc. etc. I'm especially interested in your language background--what languages do you speak?
I'm Talinn Phillips and I'm originally from Lancaster, OH. I'm married and I have a little boy named Jack who will be 12 weeks old tomorrow (the answer to "what did you do on your summer vacation?"). I've been in Athens for 11 years now and I'm feeling quite nostalgic about the start of the last fall quarter.
I teach rhetoric and composition courses in the English Department and my specialty is working with non-native speakers of English. Before I came to English I taught Linguistics and ESL classes. I've studied quite a few languages (Latin, French, Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Arabic) but I'm only competent in English. I really enjoy studying new languages even if I'll never have time to master them.
Outside of work, I love cooking and traveling, although I haven't been able to do much of either in the last few months. I'm looking forward to taking Jack to visit his Australian family over winter break. I've also started cooking more now that 1) the idea of food no longer potentially triggers nausea and 2) I'm getting enough sleep to focus on something for more than 30 seconds.
Fall has always been my favorite season and if you're going to experience fall, then Athens is a great place for it. I love it when the ginkgo leaves turn bright gold and carpet the sidewalk in front of Alden. I'm looking forward to the changing leaves and all of the fall scents. Also, I must admit that I'm excited about the new season of TV--30 Rock, Grey's, The Office, and Top Gear.
Have a great quarter,
Dr. Phillips
I'm Talinn Phillips and I'm originally from Lancaster, OH. I'm married and I have a little boy named Jack who will be 12 weeks old tomorrow (the answer to "what did you do on your summer vacation?"). I've been in Athens for 11 years now and I'm feeling quite nostalgic about the start of the last fall quarter.
I teach rhetoric and composition courses in the English Department and my specialty is working with non-native speakers of English. Before I came to English I taught Linguistics and ESL classes. I've studied quite a few languages (Latin, French, Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Arabic) but I'm only competent in English. I really enjoy studying new languages even if I'll never have time to master them.
Outside of work, I love cooking and traveling, although I haven't been able to do much of either in the last few months. I'm looking forward to taking Jack to visit his Australian family over winter break. I've also started cooking more now that 1) the idea of food no longer potentially triggers nausea and 2) I'm getting enough sleep to focus on something for more than 30 seconds.
Fall has always been my favorite season and if you're going to experience fall, then Athens is a great place for it. I love it when the ginkgo leaves turn bright gold and carpet the sidewalk in front of Alden. I'm looking forward to the changing leaves and all of the fall scents. Also, I must admit that I'm excited about the new season of TV--30 Rock, Grey's, The Office, and Top Gear.
Have a great quarter,
Dr. Phillips
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