New York City College of Technology
The City University of New York
English Department, Namm 512 (718) 260-5392
Studies in Identity and Orientation — ENG 2180
ENG 2180 Fulfills US Experience in its Diversity Category for Pathways 3 credits, 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 1101 This course provides students with an introductory understanding of identity, focusing specifically on the concepts of gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, class, ethnicity, and other aspects of social location and identification. The course also includes an analysis of the appearance of gender and sexuality as integrated social concepts by reading and discussing contemporary American texts across multiple genres and media.
General Education Learning Outcomes Students will be able to
Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view.
Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically.
Produce well-reasoned written or oral arguments using evidence to support conclusions.
Course – Specific Learning Outcomes Students will be able to
Understand the definitions of and analyze the distinctions between “gender” and “sexuality” as social concepts
Understand the social forces and assumptions that construct our understanding of gender and sexuality and the ethical issues related to this construction
Discern the way gender and sexuality interact with other aspects of identity (race, class, ethnicity, etc.) and on multiple levels of identity (micro, meso, macro)
Identify and analyze the concepts of gender and sexuality as they appear in contemporary U.S. literature and culture
Develop critical thinking and reading skills and writing strategies to effectively analyze and respond to course texts in both written and oral forms
Gather, interpret, and evaluate research from a variety of sources for the completion of a final research project
Work with peers on projects, presentations, and class activities, including written and oral feedback
Write essays in MLA format, draft and revise essays for content, organization, style, clarity, and emphasis
Assessment Methods
● Reading and discussion will be measured through grading of discussion question responses and oral participation.
● Written analysis of texts will be measured through grading of essays.
● Knowledge of texts will be measured through grading of exams, discussion question responses, and essays.
New York City College of Technology Policy on Academic Integrity Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. The complete text of the College policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the catalog.
Instructional Objectives, Activities, Assessment
| Instructional Objectives: For the successful completion of this course, students should be able to: | Instructional Activities | Assessment: Evaluation methods and criteria |
| Define and analyze the distinctions between “gender” and “sexuality” as social concepts | Class, group, and online
discussion of readings, films, and other texts In-class and online writing responses |
Critical response blogs,
presentations, midterm exam, short papers, and final project Assessment rubric for papers, presentation, and final project |
| Define and explore the social forces and assumptions that construct our understanding of gender and sexuality and the ethical issues related to this construction | Class, group, and online
discussion of readings, films, and other texts In-class and online writing responses |
Critical response blogs,
presentations, midterm exam, short papers, and final project Assessment rubric for papers, presentation, and final project |
| Discern the way gender and sexuality interact with other aspects of identity (race, class, ethnicity, etc.) and on multiple levels of identity (micro, meso, macro) | Class, group, and online
discussion of readings, films, and other texts In-class and online writing responses |
Critical response blogs,
presentations, midterm exam, short papers, and final project Assessment rubric for papers, presentation, and final project |
| Identify and analyze the concepts of gender and sexuality as they appear in contemporary U.S. literature and culture | Class, group, and online
discussion of readings, films, and other texts Individual and group analysis of texts In-class and online writing responses |
Critical response blogs,
presentations, midterm exam, short papers, and final project Assessment rubric for papers, presentation, and final project |
| Develop critical thinking and reading skills and writing strategies to effectively analyze and respond to course texts in both written and oral forms | Assignments in reading, writing, and discussing
In-class and online writing responses Group presentations |
Critical response blogs, presentation, short papers, final project
Peer review of written work Assessment rubric for papers, presentation, and final project |
| Gather, interpret, and evaluate research from a variety of sources for the completion of a final research project | Writing and research lectures and assignments
Independent research |
Peer review of written work
Assessment rubric for final project |
| Work with peers on projects, presentations, and class activities, including written and oral feedback | Group discussion and collaborative assignments
In-class and online writing responses Group presentations Writing review workshops |
Peer review of written work
Assessment rubric for group presentation |
| Write essays in MLA format, draft and revise essays for content, organization, style, clarity, and emphasis | Significant writing projects over the course of the semester, including revisions
In-class and online writing responses Writing review workshops |
Peer review of written work
Assessment rubric for papers and final project |
