English 102 – Intro. to Literature – SYLLABUS
Campbell University –RTP Campus
Prerequisites: English 101

Instructor: Susan Doody Term: Spring II

March 13- May1

Phone: 919.661-8414 Evenings: Tuesday (BLENDED)

Time: 5:15-7:30 pm

E-mail: doodys@campbell.edu OR lovetoteach48@yahoo.com

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Description: A course designed to enhance reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills directed toward literary analysis. Prerequisite: English 101.

Required Texts:

• Backpack Literature: An Intro to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, eds., 4th ed. • Aaron, Jane E. LB Brief. 4th ed., Boston: Longman, 2010.

Learning Outcomes: Goals: English 102 is designed to “enhance writing, research, and reading skills directed toward literary analysis.” Therefore, the student will learn to read carefully and critically by analyzing the elements of literature—plot, theme, characterization, etc. through class discussion, short papers and research. Since analysis is key to this course, class participation is imperative.

Expectations of Students:

Students are expected to participate in all phases of the class, including discussions, both in class and on the Bd discussion board. Required readings must be completed before class. Homework and other assignments are due on the dates noted in the "Assignments" of Blackboard. Specific pages and due dates will be posted there.

All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University.

Formatting Requirements: All papers are to be written in MLA format using Microsoft Word.

Grading Criteria: Submission of all graded items is required to pass the course. Grades and Course Requirements: Papers, tests, exercises, Discussion Board assignments, and final exam will be graded in percentages equaling 1000 points. At the end of the term all grades will be added and weighted as follows:

Major papers (2) (40%) Final Exam (20%) Discussion Board (20%) Class Participation/in-class work (20%)

Papers: All papers should be written in standard MLA form and be readable by Microsoft “Word.” At least three papers, two short (approx. two typed pages) and one in-depth (approx. three to four pages) will be required. Several short writing assignments may be done in class. After the diagnostic given during the first class, paper length requirements may be lengthened.

Due Dates for Assignments: Because we are a blended class, assignments will be due on line, for the most part. ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DUE BY MONDAY NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT. Links in your Discussion Board will be removed at that time, as will your paper links.

Late work: A grade will be lowered 10 points per class for late papers. Missed quizzes or tests will be made up at the discretion of the instructor. If at any time a student has a problem with an assignment or with attendance, he/she should call me at once. Essays more than two classes late will not be accepted. To pass the course, a student must turn in all assigned papers.

Campbell University’s Statement of Purpose:

Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions which are committed to helping students develop an integrated Christian personality characterized by a wholeness that includes: a method of critical judgment; an appreciation of our intellectual, cultural, and religious heritage; and a sensitive awareness of the world and society in which they live and work with persons.

Campbell University is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Both in and out of the classroom, the University endeavors to present Christian principles to students and to foster their application to daily life.

This course is consistent with the aforementioned purpose and provides students a positive environment for learning.
ADA Statement: Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accommodations should contact the Office of Student Support Services located in the University’s Hight House.
Attendance: Campbell’s attendance policy states that regular attendance is mandatory. Students may miss only 15% of classes. Any student missing more than 15% of classes may fail the course due to a lack of attendance.

- Classes meeting 1 time per week – 1 class per 8 week term (This includes blended classes.)

Grading Policy: Official grades are issued for each student at the end of each term. Students will be graded by the letter grade system shown below.

A = 90-100 D = 60-69 B = 80-89 F = 59 or below C = 79-70

Inclement Weather: Campbell University’s policy is to remain in operation during periods of inclement weather. If extreme or emergency weather develops, the University will work through those situations as they develop. If there is any question concerning class changes due to weather, the student should check his/her Campbell email.

Incomplete Work: A grade of "incomplete" will be issued only under extremely extenuating circumstances and only with permission of the RTP campus director.

Internet/Email Requirements: Students are expected to monitor their Campbell email address. Special information may be emailed to this account.

Students are required to have and regularly monitor a valid email address and internet service provider. A Campbell University email account is required. Students must ensure that the email address entered in the Blackboard system is functional. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure no email filters exist that will block the delivery of emails from Blackboard or the instructor.

The following features of Blackboard may be used: Announcements, Course Documents (which contains this syllabus), Staff Information, Assignments (and possibly makeup tests, if allowed), Discussion Board, Grade Center and External Links. Unused Blackboard features will be disabled, if possible, to avoid confusion. If other features are used, an announcement in Blackboard will be posted. In cases where a class has to be canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances, Blackboard might be used to keep the class as close to schedule as possible.

Missed Classes: Students who are aware that they will miss a class should inform the instructor before class. Scheduled class assignments (tests, quizzes, etc.) may be re-scheduled or made-up with a prearranged, excused absence.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is any use of another person’s words or ideas without giving proper credit to the person from whom you borrowed the words or ideas. Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. Plagiarism includes the following:

- Failing to cite properly any direct or indirect quotation(s) from professionally written materials (books, journal articles, etc.) student papers, projects, presentations, etc.

- Submitting as your own work a paper, project, or presentation that you did not compose (that is, write, compile, draw, etc.)

- Allowing another person to write your paper or develop your presentation or assignment.

Students who plagiarize will be subject to failing the assignment and/or failing the course. Additional sanctions may be imposed by the Campus Director. See the Extended Campus Student Handbook for further information.

Turnitin.com: “Turnitin.com” is a web-based service that provides online reviews of written material to judge if it has been copied from another source. Turnitin.com is used to evaluate the possibility of a student plagiarizing or cheating on written material. The instructor may require students to submit written work in an electronic format for the purpose of utilizing the Turnitin.com service.

Class Schedule: Class will meet Monday evenings and begin promptly at 7:45. If students are tardy, they are responsible for obtaining missed information. Students should check their campus Campbell email daily for announcements or changes in the schedule, assignments, syllabus, etc.

COURSE SCHEDULE

NOTICE: CLASS MATERIAL MAY CHANGE IN ORDER TO SERVE STUDENT NEEDS. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE, IN CLASS OR THROUGH BLACKBOARD, OF ANY CHANGES NEEDED

|WEEK |MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS |HOMEWORK FOR NEXT CLASS |
|1 |*Intro: Course |*Read “Early Autumn” in Course Documents/be prepared to analyze in next |
| |*Intro: Literary Analysis |week’s class |
| | |*Complete Discussion Board 1 & 2 |
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|2 |*Analysis of “Early Autumn” |*Be prepared to discuss/analyze in class “The Yellow |
| |*Discussion: MLA documentation & |Wallpaper” and “Story of an Hour” |
| |practice |*Discussion Board 3 |
|3 |* Discuss “Yellow Wallpaper” and “Story of an Hour” | |
| |*Intro: Essay 1 |*Complete Outline and Prepare Rough Draft Essay 1 |
| |*Choose a topic/create an outline & thesis for |*Complete Discussion Board postings |
| |Essay 1 |* Locate two scholarly sources for Essay 1 |
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|4 |*Read in class: “The Tell-Tale Heart” |*Read “A Good Man is Hard to Find” |
| |*View video |*Complete Discussion Board 4 |
| |*Rough Draft Workshop |* ESSAY 1 DUE ON MONDAY, APRIL 2nd |
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|5 |*Analysis: “A Good Man is Hard to Find” |*Complete Discussion Board 5 |
| | |*Review MLA for test |
| | |*Locate two scholarly sources for Essay 2 Re |
| | |* Complete Rough Draft of Essay 3 to bring in next class |
|6 |*MLA TEST |* Complete Discussion Board 6 |
| |* Rough Draft Workshop | |
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| | |Complete Discussion Board 7 |
|7 |*Review for Final Exam |*Review for Final Exam |
| | |*ESSAY 2 DUE ON MONDAY, APRIL 30th |
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|8 |*FINAL EXAM IN CLASS |*Complete Discussion Board 8 |