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COURSE: |
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ENG 476-001 |
Dr. David LeNoir |
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Spring 2020 |
CH 100 |
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MWF 12:40-1:35 |
745-5712 |
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CH 121 |
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Office hours: TWRF 8:00-9:30 (other times by appointment) |
Course
Description
From the Undergraduate Catalog: Prerequisites: At least two 300-
or 400-level literature courses. For English for Secondary Teachers
majors, this course surveys texts frequently presented in secondary
classes--including widely anthologized short stories, drama, and poetry;
classic novels; and contemporary young adult literature--and examines
considerations of text selection and presentation.
Course
Outcomes
Students should be able to apply concepts of literary criticism to various texts,
demonstrate familiarity with literary elements in a variety of genres, and
justify selections of texts for various pedagogical uses.
Texts
We will read nine book-length texts as well as an assortment of shorter texts,
including poetry. Eight of those books are listed below; others will be
presented in class.
Alexie The Absolutely True
Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Fleischman Whirligig
Hamilton Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation
Hurston Their Eyes Were
Watching God
Myers Monster
Salinger The Catcher in the
Shakespeare Julius Caesar ("No Fear" edition)
Thomas The Hate U Give
In addition to the literary texts, I also recommend a
literature handbook and a writing handbook with MLA documentation
resources.
Please note that a relatively minor additional expense may be incurred in reproducing copies of online texts.
Course Policies
You are responsible for all course information, materials, and activities; if
you miss class for any reason, you should make every effort to find out what
you have missed in a timely fashion. If you anticipate being absent,
submit your work early. Work missed or handed in late, generally, will
not receive credit. If work is late as the result of an unexpected
illness, it should be submitted expeditiously--not simply at the next class
meeting--and accompanied by a doctor's note. Getting your work submitted
should be a priority, not simply a necessity.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's
material as your own. The most flagrant version is a paper submitted by
one student but actually written by someone else, but plagiarism also includes
using phrases, facts, and/or ideas without crediting the source.
Plagiarism is a serious offense--and, given the nature of this course in the
preparation of future teachers, it will not be tolerated. Any student
discovered to have plagiarized will receive an "F" for the course and
will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Attendance will be taken daily. The first three absences incur no
penalty; thereafter, each absence will result in a 20-point deduction from the
course total (roughly equivalent to a third of a grade level). While no
distinction will be made between "excused" and "unexcused"
absences for purposes of tallying attendance, assignments can only be made up
with an acceptable documented excuse.
Please note that the last day to drop a full semester course with a
"W" is April 9. Anyone on roll at the end of the semester who
either exceeds the absence limit or stops attending by April 5 will receive an
"FN" grade.
If the university cancels classes for any reason, we will adhere to the due
dates presented with assignments.
If the instructor is absent, anticipate that class will meet as planned--or
other appropriate arrangements will be made.
Basic Course Assignments
Journals - Journals should be brought to class daily. The primary use will be for responding to reading assignments, discussions, and other class activities. As a general rule, entries should each be about 300 words. (This figure is intended to suggest a level of development, not a specific word count. Some entry assignments will explicitly defy this guideline.) Journals will be collected and graded at various times during the semester; they should be kept current. The journals should not share space with work for other classes; they should be single-subject spiral notebooks or traditional composition books. Do not use a loose-leaf binder, folder, or report cover.
Rationales - Two rationales will be assigned for each student. The completed rationales should be approximately 4-5 pages (typed, double-spaced). Specific requirements and guidelines will be presented in class.
Quizzes/Tests - Two exams and a flexible number of quizzes are anticipated. The exams will approximate a midterm and a final; the quizzes will generally be reading checks corresponding to assignment due dates. The final is scheduled for 1:00-3:00, Friday, May 15.
Grading
Journals
- 100 points total
Rationales - 200 points total
Quizzes/Tests - 250+/- points total
The final grade will be a conversion to the traditional 10-point scale by
way of percentages of the total points available.
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The Catcher in the Rye |
reading completed for 2/5 |
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The Absolutely True Diary of a
Part-Time Indian |
reading completed for 2/14 |
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Monster |
reading completed for 2/24 |
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Midterm |
3/2 |
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1st rationale due |
3/6 |
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The Hate U Give |
reading completed for 3/16 |
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Julius Caesar/literature circles |
reading begins 3/23 in class |
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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation |
reading completed for 4/10 |
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Whirligig |
reading completed for 4/20 |
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Their Eyes Were Watching God |
reading completed for 4/29 |
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2nd rationale due |
5/8 |
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Final |
5/15 1:00-3:00 |
Note: This document should provide sufficient flexibility for
the day-to-day operations of this course. Should situations arise which
necessitate or suggest slight alterations for the benefit of the course, the
instructor reserves the right to make such alterations. Any changes will
be announced in class.
The Writing
Center has locations in Cherry Hall 123 and in the Commons at Cravens Library
on the Bowling Green campus. The Glasgow Writing Center is located in room 163
on the Glasgow campus. The Writing Center also offers online consultations for
students who live at a distance or who cannot visit during our operating hours.
Our writing tutors have been trained to provide helpful feedback to students at
all phases of a writing project: they can help
you brainstorm ideas, structure your essay, clarify your purpose,
strengthen your support, and edit for clarity and correctness. But they will
not revise or edit the paper for you.
See instructions on the website (www.wku.edu/writingcenter) for making online or face-to-face
appointments. Or call (270) 745-5719 during our operating hours (also listed on
our website) for help scheduling an appointment. More information about the Glasgow
Writing Center hours can be found at the website: http://www.wku.edu/glasgow/writingcenter.php
Resolving Complaints about
Grades
The first step in resolving a
complaint about grades is for the student to attempt to resolve the problem
directly with the course instructor. See the Student Handbook, available at http://www.wku.edu/handbook/ for additional guidance.
ADA Accommodation Statement
In compliance with University policy, students with disabilities who
require academic and/or auxiliary accommodations for this course must contact
the Student Accessibility Resource Center located in Downing Student Union,
room 1074 of the Student Success Center. The phone number is 270-745-5004 or
email at sarc.connect@wku.edu . Please do not request
accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of
accommodation from The Student Accessibility Resource Center.
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