Instructor:
��������������� Judith S. Girardi�
Office
Hours:����������� Fri ����� 9:00 am
Voice
Mail:�������������� (408) 741-2045 x3265
Email:������������������������ [email protected]
This
Course:�
In this course we
will be studying the evolution of literature, the process of creating, reading
and recreating a literary work.� We will
read one novel, two plays, a wide selection of poetry, and a few short stories.� The course format will include lecture,
small group discussion, and research.�
There will be an online discussion segment to this course where you will
have to sign in weekly to give bulletin board commentary on readings or
concepts.
By
the end of this class you will:
�
Be able to
analyze a piece of literature and construct a defendable response
�
Be able to
recognize and use the literary and research tools of the discipline
�
Be familiar
with and understand technical literary terms
�
Be able to
formulate a critical argument using formal literary theory
�
Have a
stronger understanding of the power of language and literature
v
The
Laughing Sutra by Mark
Salzman
v
The Dining
Room by A.R. Gurney
v
Inherit the
Wind by Lawrence & Lee
In
order to ensure your understanding of the material presented, you will be
assessed on: your writing skills; your ability to analyze a piece of scholarly
writing and to formulate and present a persuasive response; your attention and
participation within the class.�
Percentages |
|
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Three
Formal Papers |
|
100 pts each |
300 pts |
30% |
Discussion
Papers/Quizes |
|
20 pts each |
200 pts |
20% |
Exams |
|
100 pts each |
200 pts |
20% |
Attendance/Participation |
|
|
100 pts |
10% |
Weekly
Bulletin Board |
|
|
100 pts |
10% |
Enhancement
Writing Labs |
|
~33 pts each |
100 pts |
10% |
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Policies and Procedures
Attendance:� Much
of the work we will be doing this semester is dependant upon class discussion
and participation.� Therefore,
attendance in this course is mandatory.�
After one class absence your attendance grade will drop � grade per
absence.� Please leave a voice mail or
email message for me if you will not be attending class.
Class
Participation & Attention:� It is essential that you are prepared for
and participate in class discussions.�
Please also note that cell phones must be turned off in class and pagers
should be silent.� This cuts down on
distraction to you and your classmates.
Due Dates:� All
assignments must be double-spaced typed and presented at the beginning of the
class period in which they are due.�
Informal Discussion papers and Responses must also be typed and turned
in at the beginning of class; they will not be accepted late.� Formal Papers may be late by one class
period; however you will be marked down 1 grade.�
Rewrites:�
There are no rewrites for the Informal papers.� The three formal essays may be rewritten ONCE.� Your final essay grade will be an average
of the two grades, the first grade and the revised grade; therefore, it
benefits you to do your best on the first paper that I grade.� Rewrites are due within a week of the day
the first draft copy is turned back.
Academic Pride
& Plagiarism:� Every piece of work that you turn in, I read
3 to 5 times.� For every paper I grade,
you will receive a written critique of your work.� As we get farther into the semester, I look forward to watching
your work progress; in order for this to happen, every paper you turn in must
be your own!� If the ideas and wording
used in your paper did not originally come out of your head, it is somebody
else�s work and must be given credit.�
This means that any sources you quote MUST be cited.� If you get information off of the internet,
be sure that you know the source and cite it.�
Do not cut and paste things from other documents or websites without
citing the source.� This is plaigiarism
and will receive an F.
���� The best way to combat stress and avoid
trouble is effective time management. We will work together this semester so
that you are able to presenting a paper that reflects your thoughts and
opinions!
Dates to Know:
Sept 17: |
Enhancement Lab 1
Due:��� Literary Criticism |
Sept 24: |
First Formal
Paper Due:�� Fairy Tales &
Audience Expectations |
Oct 15: |
Midterm Exam |
Nov 5: |
Enhancement Lab 2
Due:��� Performance Review |
Nov 19: |
Second Formal
Paper Due:� Poetry Explication |
Dec 3: |
Enhancement Lab 3
Due |
Dec 10: |
Third Formal
Paper Due: Religion, Tradition, Rebellion |
Dec 17: |
Final Exam |
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