If you're in BYU Writing 150H sections 122, 126, or 129 you're in the right place.


My name is Dr. SWILUA. (Pronounced "Swill-oo-ah") That's short for "She Who Is Like Unto Aphrodite." It's my official title, thanks.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Welcome Fall 2011!

We'll be having all sorts of good times together this semester.

The syllabus is here and, yes, there will be a quiz.

Happy Semester! And welcome to Writing 150H!
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Hey Dr. Swilua, the syllabus website says it's down is there anyway to get it elsewhere?
    Francesca Bruno

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    p.s. once I got hit in the back of the head by a baseball at a minor league game, and when I walked around people asked if I was that girl. That's my embarrassing story. I thought I would tell you since you like them, and I like to share!

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  3. EternalVampAugust 29, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I absolutely love reading blogs actually, I love writing them too. I know this is about school but you seem to have a lot of fun when you talk about school. You aren't a mean and, as you said in class, you don't dress to intimidate. I like that. I don't think I should have to be afraid of my professors. Thank you for being a cool person. It is going to make my life so much easier.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hey Dr. Swilua!
    I really enjoyed class on Monday. I got and read the syllabus and will (hopefully) be prepared for whenever the quiz will be.
    Thank you!!
    Sophia Tateoka

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  5. Forrest LambAugust 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I have nothing to say that Sophia Tateoka hasn't said. In fact, she has written my thoughts quite well.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I got the syllabus today. Thanks!
    Francesca

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  7. Jamie JaspersonAugust 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I enjoyed reading your syllabus and found it rather amusing. It was certainly more attention-grabbing than the rest of the ones I received. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's class!

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  8. CKNAugust 30, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I'm just posting a comment on here because your syllabus told me to. I'm a fan of the blogging world, and I look forward to checking this one out frequently this semester.

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  9. Renee KirkAugust 30, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    When is the quiz? I'm reading the syllabus in case it's next class, but an actual date would be nice. Thank you!

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  10. StOrme OrmeAugust 31, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Good to know there will be a quiz. I really enjoyed the syllabus! Very funny...

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  11. Christopher RomneyAugust 31, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I think your syllabus is the only one that I have enjoyed reading!
    It was amazing.

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  12. Jessica NuttallAugust 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Read the syllabus!

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  13. drexmcaAugust 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    clever.

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  14. Jared BlanchardAugust 31, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I'm feeling pretty lame after taking that syllabus quiz... but I finally read it. Better late than never right?

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  15. Lindsay PAugust 31, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I will add that not only was the syllabus ranked as one of the most interesting I have ever read, but I also appreciate your blog. I'm glad I have a second window into how your brain works. I'm excited for next class!

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  16. Josh LowAugust 31, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I look forward to reading more of these posts!

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  17. Spencer DiehlSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I finally figured out how to use google blogging. Internet social media isn't one of my strong points.

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  18. Katrina JonesSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    The syllabus was most entertaining, and I actually enjoyed reading it. Thanks!

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  19. Sariah MoreySeptember 2, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I'm excited for this class! I know it will be a lot of work but as a fellow classmate said "I can do hard things!"

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  20. Erik HerasSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Finally got to reading the syllabus. Found it quite entertaining. Looking forward to the rest of the semester.

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  21. Jarom H.September 5, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Why Aphrodite, just out of curiosity? Didn't she start the Trojan War which killed Hektor, who is awesome?

    Or is this a DIFFERENT Aphrodite?

    Sincerely,

    Jarom Harrison (who hopes that archness is not something else that SWILUA dislikes.)

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Just repeating what was already said, that the syllabus was simply splendid. It communicated well, which, as you said, is the purpose of writing. So woohoo! I just switched into this class, so I haven't even been to a class, but I look forward to it! Thank you for making writing entertaining :)

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  23. kevin pettSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I am looking forward to this class. I may have gotten a late start on all of the assignments but I am excited to learn how to write better papers and how to correctly us grammer. I can't wait to start hanging out with my study group and get to be friends with y'all

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  24. Acton BellSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Im enjoying your class as well. I found myself laughing as I imagined writing all the essays you have assigned for the semester. I think I will actually have a little bit of fun writing them! See you in class!

    Stefanie Morris (that Canadian student of yours) :)

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  25. Joselyn RobertsonSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    All of the syllubi (funny word!) are starting to mix in my brain. BUT. I did read it. Honestly, I mostly remeber that I get credit for writing in my journal, which is a nice bonus!

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  26. Elise PetersenSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Just checking in on the blog, and leaving my comment! Maybe I'll start a blog...

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  27. Chris VerschSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Hmm, interesting

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  28. Erik HerasSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Sorry you weren't feeling well today, SWILUA. That's no fun. Get better.

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  29. BrandonSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I can't help but notice that there are not any blog posts other than this one that I have missed, so I'll just assume this is all I have to comment on.

    I'm so lost in this class; there are some 5 things to keep up with daily that I did not realize I needed to be doing.

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  30. Sarah HigbeeNovember 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Great blog!

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  31. Marisa BarthDecember 1, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I just realized I never commented on this post and, well, I want the credit. By the way, your syllabus made me laugh out loud.

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  32. Seth TaylorDecember 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    WOO! FALL SEMESTER! YEAH! SO EXCITED! WOO!

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  33. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Can't believe the semester is already over! Thanks for some of the good times! And I like this blog idea.

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  34. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    The semester flew by...

    I remember thinking that your syllabus was the most entertaining that I have ever read. Since we had to read it, thanks for making it interesting.

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  35. Venice Ada JardineDecember 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Oh the fickle days of Fall...

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  36. kassieDecember 7, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    The semester was way too fast.

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  37. Christina WiseDecember 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    dittto ^

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  38. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    ditto^ ditto^

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  39. Alysha CarrollDecember 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I think I have my syllabus saved in my computer, just to laugh at later! Great class!

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