American Literature: Beginnings to the Civil War Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

ENGL-2327-001 American Literature: Beginnings to the Civil War

Prerequisites

ENGL 1302-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Readings in the significant works of American literature before the Civil War, including essays, poetry, drama and short fiction.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Uncle Tom's Cabin, Stowe, Norton Critical Edition

Lonesome Dove
 

Website Selections: http://www.actx.edu/mldodson

Films:  The Last of the Mohicans

            The Patriot

             Lincoln
 

 

Supplies

"cardboard" pocket or three ring folder

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computer access

 

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following a evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

1. Discuss and interpret works of literature presented in class using appropriate literary terms.

2. Write analyses of literary works using primary and secondary sources in correct MLA Stye.

3. Demonstrate skills in analytical reading, thinking, and writing.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

English Department Plagiarism Policy (Revised November, 2006):
Plagiarism:
According to the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct, plagiarism is the "appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's words and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work."

Misdocumented Plagiarism:
1. Using someone else's exact words that are quoted but not cited or cited but not quoted.

2. Using a citation at the end of a block of prose without clarifying which material is borrowed.

 

 

3.  Incomplete or missing works cited entries.

Misdocumented plagiarism will receive a maximum 50 point deduction for the first offense, and the student will be required to meet with the instructor.

Undocumented Plagiarism:
1. Using someone else's exact words that are neither quoted nor cited.

2. Paraphrasing someone else's words without citing them.

3. Using someone else's research without citing it.

Undocumented plagiarism will receive a minimum penalty of 50 points for the first time and 100 points off for all subsequent infractions.� The student will be required to meet with the instructor and the English Department Chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Criteria

10%   Journal*

10%   Participation

20%   Midterm

40%   Analytical research paper

20%   Final exam

*Your working journal consists of homework assignments, in-class work, research assignments, etc. 

Attendance

You are responsible for completing all assignment and for providing evidence to substantiate any absence I consider excusing. Two or more unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it.Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is Novembe 16, 2011.

The Texas Education Code stipulates that students atttending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time in fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students hae withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. There are certain exceptions to this policy and petitions for exceptions should be directed to the Registrar.

FERPA guarantees student confidentiality, thereby disallowing me to discuss your grades, behavior, or anything to do with this class with anyone other than you.

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Additional Information

Additionally, per this course, my personal goals are to have students:

1. Read significant works of American Literature.

2. Understand how the assigned readings impact us today.

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The classroom is not the place for taking care of personal matters. It is the place to learn. In appropriate behavior will not be tolerated.