William bradford norton anthology american literature

The mission of Motlow State Community College is to enrich and empower its students and the community it serves. ENGL 2130 Online Topics in American Literature Spring 2019 This Course Outline is subject to change with notice. Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 Catalog Description: This course is the study of representative works of American prose, poetry, and drama beginning with the early settlement period through the twentieth century. Group for Whom the Class is Intended: This course is intended for students pursuing any of the following degrees and programs of study: Associates of Arts/Science, Tennessee Transfer Pathways Associate of Arts/Science, University Parallel. Instructor Information: Title and name: Professor Dawn Copeland Office: FC92 Office Hours: Monday-5-6 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-2:30 Office Phone Number: 931-393-1699 Email: dcopeland@mscc.edu; D2L email is best. Required Texts: The Norton Anthology of American Literature. Norton, shorter 9th edition in two volumes: (ISBN: 978-0-393-2642-4 and 978-0-393-26453-1) Program Learning Outcomes: After completing the requirements of the English Program, students will be able to . . . Express themselves in writing that demonstrates mastery of the conventions of professional writing including correctness of usage, punctuation, mechanics, and syntax. Express themselves in writing that demonstrates attention to rhetorical situation and that achieves intended and specific purposes. Gather information from a variety of media sources, evaluate that information in terms of credibility and authority, and incorporate it into writing that demonstrates independent and critical thinking. Analyze and evaluate arguments, beliefs, and issues throughout human history in such a way as to become more informed regarding the students’ contemporary world. Analyze literary texts as both works of art and products of cultural exchange. Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will be able to . . . Explain the ways that literary works (American, British, or World) emerge from and respond to particular cultures, historical moments, and values. Use literature (American, British, or World) as a lens through which the ideas, forces and values that have shaped the modern world can be assessed critically from a multicultural point of view. Use literature (American, British, or World) to practice the critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities or Fine Arts. Course Objectives: To practice reading Literary texts as pieces of Art to be analyzed in terms of theme and aesthetic complexity. To practice using Literary texts as tools to facilitate discussions of enduring human values that students are likely to confront in contemporary America. To practice reading Literary texts as cultural artifacts that reflect the socio-political conflicts of their time and place and to facilitate discussions of socio-political issues that students are likely to confront in contemporary America. To practice writing and argumentation skills. To practice reading comprehension and rhetorical analysis skills. Major Assignments and Method for Calculating the Final Grade: % of Final Grade Assignment 30% Midterm Exam 30% Final Exam 20% Quizzes 10% Term Paper 10% Discussion Posts Grading Policies: Grading Scale: A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 D 69-60 F below 60 Quiz Grades Policy: There will be several reading quizzes this semester that will be worth 10 points each. The quizzes will be “open book,” but they will be timed so that it will be very difficult for students who have not read carefully to complete the quiz in the allotted time. Most quizzes will be 20 minutes in length; others a bit longer. Unanswered questions will receive a grade of zero. Missed quizzes will receive a grade of zero. The grade book is set up to continually drop your four lowest quizzes this semester. Note: A copy of the book is in the library for students to reference until they have purchased their book (inquire at the Reserves Desk). Students will not be excused from quizzes or discussion posts due to not having purchased a book. Discussion Posts Policy: Discussion posts will be graded in terms of originality and thoughtfulness. Course Policies: Submitting Exams and Essays: Final drafts of exams and essays must be typed via a Microsoft Word compatible program and must be submitted to me via the Dropbox for our class in D2L no later than the day and time stated on the course Calendar. Any exam or essay not submitted via D2L will be considered late even if the student submits a copy of the assigned essay electronically or in person on the due date. Attendance Policy: To begin this course, you will need to keep in mind that you will be responsible for attending class and/or logging into class at least twice a week, since you will be responsible for submitting essay plans, rough outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts in D2L at various times during the semester. The dates for these submissions will be listed on the Calendar link. The number of times you log into the class will be documented and available to the instructor at any time. Classroom attendance will be documented, as well. In addition, you will be responsible for submitting assignments frequently. Also, you will be able to communicate with your instructor and other students through the course email. Refer to the Communications Guidelines for on-line etiquette. At any time during the semester, you may contact your instructor with questions. All questions submitted during the work week will be responded to within forty-eight hours. Your daily grades and essay grades (once they have been returned to you) should be available to you at any time on the Grades link. Any questions about your grades should be submitted through email and will be responded to in 72 hours. Late Work Policy: Late discussions are a zero. However, I will honor a 48 hour grace period for late papers if you email me as soon as you realize there is a problem. Papers not turned in on the due date will be penalized 10% for each day between the 48 hour grace period following the due date and date of the submission of the late work. Academic Misconduct Policy: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly, through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. Based on their professional judgment, instructors have the authority to impose the following academic sanctions: (a) require the student to repeat the assignment for full or partial credit; (b) assign a zero, an F, or any other grade appropriate for the assignment or examination; (c) assign an F for the course. For more information, see the 2015-2016 Catalog and Student Handbook. Educational Technology: Accessing Campus Computers or the MSCC Library from off Campus: Your Username format is your First Initial, Last Name and Month and Day Birthday in the Format of MMDD. Example: Marcia Smith born on April 11, 1992 - Username: msmith0411. Your Pin will be the numeric pin you created when you initially applied to Motlow College. Using D2L: For help with D2L including how to submit materials to a Dropbox, see this page: D2L Tutorial. Technical Support/Assistance: Students having problems logging into a course, timing out of a course, using course web site tools, or any other technical problems, should contact the MSCC Technology Help Desk at 931-393-1510 or toll free 1-800-654-4877, Ext. #1510 (or d2lhelp@mscc.edu) Disability Services/Accommodations: Motlow College is committed to meeting the needs of qualified students with disabilities by providing equal access to educational opportunities, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate. This commitment is consistent with the College's obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Together, these laws prohibit discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities. To this end, the Director of Disability Services for Motlow College coordinates services and serves as an advocate and liaison for students with disabilities attending Motlow College. Contact the Director of Disability Services here: MSCC Disability Services. Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA Policy): The education records of current and former students at Motlow State Community College are maintained as confidential records pursuant to The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended. For further information, see MSCC Policy No. 3:02:03:00. Student Success: MSCC Instructors can guide students to specific resources regarding Advisement and Tutoring in their discipline. For additional help, see the Student Success and Advisement pages of the MSCC Homepage.: MSCC Student Success Services or MSCC Advisement Services. ENGL students can get writing assistance and tutorials (by appointment) via the Learning Support Writing Lab or the Honors Tutoring program on any campus. Students should contact the Assistant Director of Student Services on their campus for tutoring schedule information: MSCC Student Success Services. Writing Center Tutoring: You’ll be able to work with me via email or via my office hours. You can also schedule a tutoring session and take any writing assignment for any class to the Writing Center on your campus for extra help! The Writing Center offers one-on-one sessions with knowledgeable, attentive tutors. They can assist you with any writing project at any stage in the writing process. While they are happy to help you improve any individual assignment, the ultimate goal is to help you become a more confident, competent college writer! Writing Center locations on each campus can be located on the Writing Center’s website, Link to MSCC's Writing Center, or you can make an appointment by going to mscc.mywconline.com. Class Schedule of Assignments: Assignments (including quizzes, exams, and discussion posts) may be accessed via the Calendar in our course D2L page. Click on “Course Materials, and then choose “Calendar” from the pull-down menu. Jan. 14-19 Complete “MSCC Online Mastery Test” by 1/18 11:30 PM Complete “Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates” Discussion Post by 1/19 11:30 PM Jan. 20-31 Readings: “Beginnings to 1820” (3-17) William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation (73-91) Mary Rowlandson, A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson (132-51). Learning Materials: Overview Timeline Images--Maps “Introduction to the Protestant Reformation” video Protestant Reformation lecture William Bradford lecture Mary Rowlandson lecture “Utopian Promise” video (useful for Rowlandson) “The Pequot War” video (useful for Rowlandson) Assessments: (Complete by 1/31) William Bradford quiz Mary Rowlandson quiz Feb. 1-11 Readings: “American Literature to 1820” (17-25) Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography (220-84) Learning Materials: Overview Timeline Enlightenment and America lecture “Enlightenment and the American Colonies” video Ben Franklin lecture Assessments: (Complete by 2/11 11:30 PM) Enlightenment and America quiz Benjamin Franklin quiz Benjamin Franklin Discussion Post (complete by 2/11 11:30 PM) Feb. 12 - 23 Readings: “American Literature: 1820-1865” (489-507) Ralph Waldo Emerson “Nature” (553-82) Henry David Thoreau, Walden (900-902 and 920-62) Walt Whitman, “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” (1135-39) Learning Materials: Overview Timeline Images Romanticism lecture “The Ultimate Transcendentalism Documentary” video “More Fast and Quick Help with Transcendentalism” video Emerson and Thoreau lecture Walt Whitman lecture “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” video “Enlightenment and the American Colonies” video Ben Franklin lecture Assessments: (Complete by 2/23 11:30 PM) Emerson quiz Thoreau quiz Whitman quiz Finding Romanticism Discussion Post (complete by 2/25 11:30 PM) Feb. 24 – March 3 Readings: Nathaniel Hawthorne, “Young Goodman Brown” (668-77) and “The Minister’s Black Veil” (685-94). Learning Materials: Hawthorne lecture “Nathaniel Hawthorne” video “Literary Devices and Hawthorne” lecture Assessments: (Complete by 3/5 11:30 PM) “Young Goodman Brown” quiz “The Minister’s Black Veil” quiz March 4-10—SPRING BREAK March 11-15 Midterm Exam (due in dropbox by 3/15 11:30 PM) March 16 - 26 Readings: Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of a Slave, (1000-1066) Learning Materials: Frederick Douglass lecture “Slavery and Freedom” video Assessments: (Complete by 3/26 11:30 PM) Frederick Douglass 1st quiz Frederick Douglass 2nd quiz March 27 – April 6—no quizzes Readings: “American Literature: 1865-1914” (1-17 in volume 2) William Dean Howells, “Editha” (316-26) Learning Materials: Overview Images “Howells and Realism” lecture April 7-13 Readings: “American Literature: 1914-1945” (667-85) T. S. Eliot, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" (830-33) William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily” (1009-14) and “Barn Burning” (1015-27) Learning Materials: Overview Timeline Images—Maps Images—Literary Places “Literature Between the Wars” lecture “How Modernism Came About” lecture Voices and Visions: T. S. Eliot video Literary Workshop: William Faulkner “A Rose for Emily” lecture Assessments: (Complete by 4/13 11:30 PM) Modernism Period Introduction quiz T. S. Eliot quiz William Faulkner quiz April 14-20 Readings: Ralph Ellison, “Battle Royal” (1210-20) Flannery O’Connor, “Good Country People” (1367-80) Maxine Hong Kingston, “No Name Woman” (1544-53) Learning Materials: Overview Timeline Images—Maps Ralph Ellison lecture Ralph Ellison Invisible Man video Ralph Ellison “Battle Royal” video Flannery O’Connor lecture Postmodernism lecture Maxine Hong-Kingston lecture Assessments: (Complete by 4/20 11:30 PM) Ralph Ellison quiz Flannery O’Connor quiz Maxine Hong-Kingston quiz April 20 – April 25 Term paper assignment due in dropbox by April 25 11:30 PM April 26 – May 2 Final Exam due in dropbox by May 2 11:30 PM