Hello all,
Welcome to my College Composition course--version Spring '08! Other than being another new year, another new semester, we are in the thick of an election year. Many observers have commented that this year saw the earliest start of presidential campaigning in our history. I'll leave it to my friends over in political science and history to determine the accuracy of that claim, but it does seem the campaigns began very early this time around.
If you're sick of all the campaigning already, you'll probably let out a great big sigh when you learn that you won't get away from it in this class. Nope.
You see, one of the important issues that we writing teachers face when we talk about critical analysis, persuasive rhetoric, research writing--you know, all that stuff that goes into "academic writing"--is the question of "relevance." That is, what's this all have to do with the "real world." Well, we're going to test some of that out this semester. Given that it's a fact that there is a presidential campaign going on and we're supposed to like the fact we live in a democracy, we're going to practice a little critical citizenship this semester. By doing so, I hope to link questions about "writing" with questions about "democracy." That is, I believe they are connected and important. I believe that learning and practicing critical analysis and writing is integral and vital to a healthy democracy.
Ok, Ok...enough of all the heady stuff for now.
A proper introduction. Hi, I'm Dr. Kevin Mahoney. I grew up in Utica, NY...that's "upstate" to most people, but we always referred to it as "Central New York"...it part because, well, it's in the center of New York State. I've got a B.A. in Political Science, an MA in English, and a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric (don't worry, you'll know what that means by the end of the semester). I've been teaching at Kutztown for just over 5 years and I am currently the Coordinator of Composition in the English Department. My office is 237 Lytle Hall and I you are always welcome to stop by during my office hours or set up an appointment if my office hours conflict with your schedule.
So, now it's your turn. Introduce yourself. Let us know what's on your mind. And while you're at it, check out what other people have to say and respond to them. See you next class!
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This should be a very interesting class! I am excited to see how this is all going to come together since i dont like politics at all so. . .
This class seems like its going to be fun, the only thing is, I'm not into politics and i don't know much about it. But i am willing to give it a try.
So far so good! This class should be fun and exciting! We'll See :)
so far this class looks good hopee it stays like that
hello, i also think this will be a fun class
Yeah, this is looking like an interesting class and pretty fun too.
I've never blogged before, but I think this is going to be a fun class.
Hi all, I am looking forward to understaning more of the way I can better my writing skills, and improve my structure.
Overall, the class sounds like it will be very interesting.
Can't wait to get the ball rolling in class and im glad our prof. isn't boring
this class sounds interesting and fun. i like politics so i'm sure i'll enjoy the class.
This class sounds very interesting and Professor Mahoney is a funny guy I hope it stays that way and that the politics don't bring my mood down ha.
This def. seems like it will be an interesting class. Prof. Mahoney seems like he will keep the class very exciting and fun.
that book is pretty boring. im sure class will be a lot better!
SUNSHINE SAID:
THIS SHOULD BE A GOOD CLASS...I HOPE!! BUT ONE THING .. I DONT LIKE POLITICS!!SEE YA SOON
XOXOXO
Well I am very excited to see what this class has to offer. Though I am not big on politics, I think it will still be a veryintereting class that I can gain from.
This class sounds interesting and exciting. Prof. Mahoney seems like he will make politics fun instead of boring. Im looking forward to the class!!!
I think this class will approach english in a new and fun persevtive..I can't wait to see how things turn out in class!!
I was excited to find that we would get the hear and learn about politics. I don't know much abou tthe subject, so it should be interesting.
I like this class already it sounds interesting.It also seems like I would learn how to being out better work in myself with writing
Im liking this class already. It seems like its going to be fun. Ive never did this blog thing but it doesn't seem to bad.
i'm not a huge fan of politics in fact i don't care much about them at all. but, we'll see how this class goes. it should be interesting.
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