Dear all,
Welcome to ENGL300-1, your advanced grammar class!
The first thing we'll do is to introduce ourselves to our class mates.
Please post a short COMMENT to this blog entry, telling your peers about your major, your interests, your expectations about this course, your problems with grammar (if you have any!!!), your personal websites and Facebook (if you want!!), and so on.... ;-)
Homework for next class, Wednesday, Aug. 25th:
1. Find a grammar cartoon on the Internet to replace the one on the right (it's a bit sexist ;-)), and email it to me, together with the link where you have found it!!! The funniest one will be chosen to appear on our website first; the others will be put on later in the semester.
Remember that we only use our grammar300.com emails!!!
2. Try to find the grammar mistake on the copy of the "jury duty" info sheet. If you find one, circle it on the copy, and write the correct sentence on the back side. If you can't find a mistake, or think there is none, write this on the back side. Put the sheet in your folder and submit your folder on Wednesday, August 25th, in the first 10 minutes of class.
Hi, I'm your instructor, and I'm excited to get to know you and teach you about the toughest grammar mistakes!!! My name is Christina Linda Voss, and I've been working at SIU since 2006. I'm German, but I've also lived and studied in Dijon, France, and St. Petersburg, Russia, and of course Carbondale, IL (in 1997, when I was 24 like many of you, I guess!!). I'm a translator and a certified IL high school teacher, and a 3rd year college professor. My hobbies are international travels, photography, and reptiles. My website is www.lzrdgrl.com. Hope you're having fun in this class!!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Rachel White. I am an English major with a focus in both creative writing and pre-professional writing. I enjoy reading, writing, acting, and playing video games. Though I am an English major, I have not taken a grammar course in three or four years, so I may be a bit rusty.
ReplyDeleteHello all, I am specializing in Public Relations. I love it. I have to give many speeches and presenations so taking this grammar class will probably help a lot. I like long walks on the beach, steak, and horror films. Rafael is my bestie in this class and I love him as well... I will stop here since I like to stay mysterious :)
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ReplyDeleteJust to say a little about myself, I'm very excited to begin this semester. I really hope that this semester goes smoother than the last one. Well, I hope to get to know some of you since I don't know many people in Carbondale since I'm fairly new to this town. Good luck to everyone this semester.
Hi! My name is Jacqueline Kurwicki, but everybody calls me Jackie. This is my first year at SIUC but I am an incoming Junior. I went to Rend Lake the past 2 years where I played softball. My major is Speech and Communications. I'm looking forward to my new start at SIUC.
ReplyDeleteHello! My name is Chelsea Reardon,and I am from Murphysboro. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Speech Communications with a specialization in Public Relations. I love traveling. I lived in Australia for a summer. I also enjoy participating in local, state, and national pageants. I graduated high school one year early, and I attended John A. Logan Community College befor transfering to SIU.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am Kevin Talley and I am a third year student here at SIUC. I am an Advertising and Communication major while I also partake in some film classes as well. Some of my hobbies are: hockey, video games, riding my bike and just hanging out with my friends. I hope to gain a better understanding of grammar after completing this class in hopes of becoming a better writer.
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ReplyDeleteI'm Sami (not sammie, sammy, sammi), I'm a senior, I graduate in December with a degree in Journalism with a specalization in Photojournalism.
I actually hate grammar, but since i'm a journalist, I kind of have to know how to use it properly and not seem like I don't know what I'm talking about when I write stories.
This is going to be an interesting semester.
Hello, I am a senior here at SIUC earning degrees in English Pre-Professional Study and Political Science. I have spent most of my life in and around the Carbondale area and am excited about where I will end up in the world upon my graduation.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Sarah Cummings. I am majoring in English Education. Once I am done, I want to teach English over seas for awhile, and I'm currently trying to learn Spanish. I haven't yet taken a grammar course, but I feel my grammar skills are pretty good.
ReplyDeleteMy name is John Gund and I am an English Education major, and my interests are as vast as they are diverse. From reading and writing to roadtriping and playing music, or even rolling around in my 9 ft. inflateable ball I have done it all. This is my first semester at SIU. I hope to make my grammar better with this class since I'm pretty terrible when it comes to grammar in all honesty. I am on facebook but you have to get to know me before I would add you.
ReplyDeleteIn conclusion I like long walks on the beach, pina coladas and dancing in the rain.
My name is Kasandra Moss. I am an English major and hope to go into editing after graduation. One of my favorite hobbies is reading.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Kristen Elise Marcotte. I'm 19 years old. I was born in San Diego, California and moved to Allendale, IL when i was two. I attended Mt. Carmel High School. I started playing volleyball in the fourth grade. I love hanging out with friends and baking. Last year I attended Wabash Valley College and graduated with an Associates in Science. I'm majoring in English education. I hope to graduate from SIU in two years.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Dana Agusto. I am an elementary education major with a concentration in mathematics and social science and endorsements in language arts and middle school. I expect this class to increase my knowledge of grammar and help prepare me to teach English. This is my last semester of classes. I am very excited to student teach and graduate (finally!). I like to read, travel, eat, and socialize.
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ReplyDeletemy name is shawntell sawyer I'm a transfer student from shawnee community college and I'am a radio & teleivision major.
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ReplyDeleteThis is my first semester at SIU however, I am currently a junior. I transferred from Kaskaskia College where I received an Associate of Arts degree. My major is Secondary English Education. In my free time I enjoy working out, dancing, and shopping. I'm really looking forward to this semester and learning more about grammar.
Hi,my name is Ron McGee. I am an education major and hope to teach students in the third or fourth grades. My goals for the students is to help them to develop a love of learning and exploration of the world that surrounds them. My hobbies at this time are family and school. I look forward to working with you all in class this semester.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Elizabeth Hileman, and I am an English Education major. In addition to attending SIUC, I work at the Marion Bookworm and volunteer at Herrin Elementary School. My hobbies include reading and writing. I hope that this course will improve my grammar skills.
ReplyDeleteHi, My name is Richard Alex Pass. I go by the name Alex though. I'm from a small town in Southern Illinois,located 15 miles east of SIU,known as Herrin. I'm majoring in Public Relations and I'm a Senior year also. I hope after I graduate to move out east and get a job with some kind of professional sports team.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Rafael Velasco i am a senior and a Public Relations major used to be architecture but I like to sleep and have a social life. I am in a Fraternity and like to meet new people and hang out my best friend Tashma is in this class with me which means it is going to be a good one want to know more about me let me know.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Terra Zenteno. I am a public relations major and a photography minor. I am sad the summer is over because I had a great summer studying in Spain, Madrid. I hope this semester goes well! Good luck everyone!
Hello, I am currently majoring in Secondary Education as a sophomore. I do not do well with grammar, unfortunately. My two main hobbies are photography and discus. I hope to become a part of Media Services here on Campus to take pictures for them of many SIU Sports. As far as discus, I am the Assistant Girls Track coach at Herrin High School I am a transfer from Anderson University in Indiana but I decided to transfer to SIU which is twenty minutes from my home in Herrin. Hope to get to know you well throughout the semester!
ReplyDeleteHey, I'm Samuel Wofford and I'm a radio/television major. I'm not a huge fan of english but I hope to improve my grammar and writing in this class.
ReplyDeleteHey. My name is Erica McConney. I'm majoring in Architectural Technology and minoring in Journalism. This is my second year at SIUC and I like the university. My future plans are to work at an Architectural Firm until I receive enough experience to develop my own. I'm a very easy person to get along with so don't be afraid to say hi!;)
ReplyDeleteMy name is Krista,However, I am 20 years old and a transfer student from John A. Logan. I am a Secondary Education major and want to teach English. I love photography, art, and dance. I am not great at grammar but am definitely looking forward to learning more this semester.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lisabette Osborn, but I go by Libby. I am 22 years old and from Decatur, IL. I love to dance and have a good time. I'm majoring in Speech Communication and minoring in Aviation Management and Journalism. I'm looking forward to the semester
ReplyDeleteHello fellow classmates! I'm Samantha O'Donnell but I go by Sam. I am new to Illinois I recently moved here from Kansas. Im a senior here at SIU and I am majoring in Journalism with a specialization in advertising and a minor in psychology! It has been years since I have taken an English class but as a transfer student it is required of me to graduate.:( So like many of you said it will be very interesting but I look forward to the learning the "right" way to speak and write!!
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Stephanie Scott. I am an an English major in the Pre-Professional program and am also minoring in Biology. I am originally from Southern Illinois (Sesser, IL, pop. 2,200) but I lived in/around Kansas City, Missouri for six years before moving back to Illinois about 15 months ago. My friends often give me a hard time for being a member of the "grammar police" so I obviously value correct grammar and hope this class to be real-world applicable.
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