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COURSE SYLLABUS 1. TITLE OF COURSE: Survey of American Literature II PREFIX/NUMBER: LIT 212 CREDIT HOURS: 3 2. PREREQUISITE: CPTR 71 3. RESOURCES NEEDED: TEXT: Lauter, Paul, et al., ed. The Heath Anthology of American Literature. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002. SUPPLIES: Dictionary 4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an overview of American literature from the late19th century to the present. It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major and minor writers. 5. COURSE GOAL: To introduce students to later periods of American literature through the study of selected major and minor authors in their historical context. 6. COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students will be able to (A) identify distinctive American themes and values as portrayed in our literature. (B) discuss trends in the development of American literature. (C) demonstrate how American literature relates to historical and political conditions. (D) apply critical thinking skills and literary terminology appropriately when analyzing literature. 7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Students will complete the following assignments: Each week, students will respond in writing to study questions provided by the instructor. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of completeness, concreteness, and thoughtfulness. (50 points per week) For the first formal writing assignment, students will complete a 3-page typewritten essay on a suggested topic. (100 points) At midterm, students will complete a 5-page typewritten paper on a topic approved by the instructor. (100 points) At the end of the course, students will complete a longer research paper (7-10 pages) involving some aspect of American literature in the last 150 years. The topic, formal outline, and rough draft must all be approved by the instructor. (200 points) In addition to the above weekly and formal writing assignments, students will respond 5 times this semester to discussion questions posed in the WEBCT Discussion area. Discussions will involve the entire class in "bulletin board" style conversations on topics of importance to the course. (20 points per discussion) Total points = 1200. Grade will be determined using the following scale: Grading ScaleRaw Score Range Letter Grade 90 to 100 A 80 to 89 B 70 to 79 C 60 to 69 D 0 to 59 F Special Remarks: a. To receive full credit, all work must be submitted on time. Late work will receive one grade cut for each day beyond the due date of the assignment and will not be accepted during final exam week. b. Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. After missing the fourth instructional hour of a class, students may have points or a percentage deducted from their final grade for further absences. The specific number of points or percentage will be left to the instructor's discretion. In independent study classes, attendance will be measured by participation in the assigned weekly work. Students who miss two weeks of work and who fail to respond to attempts to contact them will be dropped from the class. c. Tardy Policy: Students are to be ready to begin classes at the scheduled start of the classes. It is considered unprofessional and disruptive behavior for students to arrive late and/or leave early. Three tardies or early exits may be counted as one absence. In independent study situations, tardiness is not a factor. d. Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests and other assignments may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion. e. Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class. In independent study situations, work on the weekly reading response questions is the equivalent of "contact" time. f. Respect for others and for the teaching-learning situation is the key to successful interaction in the class. Therefore, instructors will manage the classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for all students. 8. COURSE OUTLINE Refer to the schedule of readings provided by the instructor. 9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities. 10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: The English Department supports and adheres to the following policy on academic integrity. Students should refer to their PCC Student Handbook for the complete policy statement. "Pueblo Community College is committed to providing a superior educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education. . . . Academic Dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. . . . Plagiarism is the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one’s own without acknowledgment." Penalties for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor. 11. ADA NOTICE: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
COURSE SYLLABUS
1.
TITLE OF COURSE:
Survey of American Literature II
PREFIX/NUMBER:
LIT 212
CREDIT HOURS:
3
2.
PREREQUISITE:
CPTR 71
3.
RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT:
Lauter, Paul, et al., ed. The Heath Anthology of American Literature. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002.
SUPPLIES:
Dictionary
4.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
5.
COURSE GOAL:
To introduce students to later periods of American literature through the study of selected major and minor authors in their historical context.
6.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, students will be able to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grade will be determined using the following scale:
Grading ScaleRaw Score Range
Letter Grade
90 to 100
A
80 to 89
B
70 to 79
C
60 to 69
D
0 to 59
F
Special Remarks:
a.
To receive full credit, all work must be submitted on time. Late work will receive one grade cut for each day beyond the due date of the assignment and will not be accepted during final exam week.
b.
Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 9 hours will usually constitute 20% of a three-credit semester course which meets three hours per week. After missing the fourth instructional hour of a class, students may have points or a percentage deducted from their final grade for further absences. The specific number of points or percentage will be left to the instructor's discretion. In independent study classes, attendance will be measured by participation in the assigned weekly work. Students who miss two weeks of work and who fail to respond to attempts to contact them will be dropped from the class.
c.
Tardy Policy: Students are to be ready to begin classes at the scheduled start of the classes. It is considered unprofessional and disruptive behavior for students to arrive late and/or leave early. Three tardies or early exits may be counted as one absence. In independent study situations, tardiness is not a factor.
d.
Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests and other assignments may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.
e.
Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class. In independent study situations, work on the weekly reading response questions is the equivalent of "contact" time.
f.
Respect for others and for the teaching-learning situation is the key to successful interaction in the class. Therefore, instructors will manage the classroom environment to promote a positive learning experience for all students.
8.
COURSE OUTLINE
Refer to the schedule of readings provided by the instructor.
9.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
"Pueblo Community College is committed to providing a superior educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education. . . . Academic Dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. . . . Plagiarism is the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one’s own without acknowledgment."
Penalties for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.
ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.