Non-Western World Literature Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ENGL-2331-002 Non-Western World Literature

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: ENGL 1302-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

A survey of world literature from the ancient world to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

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Department Expectations

Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 2013

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The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.

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Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.

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Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty.

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Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

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Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion

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\ All sophomore literature classes will include at least one writing assignment designed to connect the literature being studied to an ethical dilemma, demanding that students communicate their critical thinking as they consider both personal and social responsibility issues.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ The Bhagavad-Gita, The Joy Luck Club, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and miscellaneous short stories and additional textual excerpts.

Supplies

This section of ENGL 2331 will be conducted entirely online. To participate in class you will need the following:

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access to a computer with a connection to the Int

Student Performance

1. Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and

characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions.

2. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions.

4. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.

5. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.

(Note: All sophomore literature clases will include a paper that addresses an ethical dilemma.)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

Portfolio 25% (an accumulation of discussion forum postings and drop box assignments)

Midterm 25%

Analytical Paper 25 %

Final exam 25%

Attendance

\ You are responsible for completing all assignments.
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\ 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 November 20.

\ Inappropriate tone, vulgar word choices, and/or disrespect for professor and peers wil not be tolerated.

Calendar

Mid-term exam will be taken online.Final will be taken online.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

W E E K L Y A S S I G N M E N T S!!!

WEEK ONE:

--After reading course welcome and course overview (under Lessons tab) and exploring course a bit, answer questions on course sent to you via email.

--Go to Lessons Tab and "visit" first culture, "Hinduism." Complete "Opening Notes One: Stepping into India" work.

(note: the above is due Sunday, August 31st, by midnight!)

WEEK TWO:

--Please read over your peer postings on The Laws of Manu. Submit three particular insights you gained from reading others' postings via email: subject heading--"Laws of Manu" postings.

--Continuing with Hinduism, go to Opening Notes Two and follow instructions.

WEEK THREE:

--You guessed it. On to Opening Notes Three which will wrap up our India/Hindu whirlwind tour!

WEEK FOUR:

--On to China (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism . . . and Communism). Read Opening Notes and follow instructions.

WEEK FIVE:

--Read each of your peer's Individual Reports postings. Select the three that "taught you" the most. Send me an email, noting these three--and why you thought they did the best job with their report. Be specific.

--This week you are to finish The Joy Luck Club and take the four posted quizzes and participate in three discussion forums. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you're enjoying the novel. We'll discuss and pull it all together next week.

WEEK SIX:

--On to Japan and Shintoism. Follow Opening Notes instructions.

WEEK SEVEN:

--Take midterm exam. Read class "midterm exam" email.

WEEK EIGHT:

--On to Africa & Tribalism. This week you are to read your Opening Notes and then limit readings to the article, "Kenyan Women Reject Sex Cleanser," two of the Kenya articles, and The Waris Dirie Story. Then, write a two-page double-spaced essay reacting and/or reflecting on these readings. Submit per email: heading, "Kenya and Dirie Essay."

WEEK NINE:

--Still looking at Africa and Tribalism. First, read page on "The Biafran War." Then, read "Girls at War." Answer questions sent via email. Also, read "The Collector of Treasures." Same. And, take reading quizzes on both stories.

WEEK TEN:

--On to the Middle East/Islam. Tackle all five assignments under Opening Notes.

WEEKS ELEVEN AND TWELVE:

--Read all postings on the Koran chapters. Send me an email commenting on what you learned.

--Read email titled "Read Carefully!!!" and complete assignment (discussion forum posting) described at end of reading.

--Read "The Game is Over" and take quiz

--Read "Muslim Woman's Courage" (short and will give you some historical context for novel)

--Read A Thousand Splendid Suns and answer accompanying email questions

WEEKS THIRTEEN & FOURTEEN:

--See Lessons, Analytical Paper Assignment Instructions! STUDY Student Sample Essay. Use OWL at PURDUE MLA Help!

NOTE: PAPER IS DUE ON December 2nd! No late papers accepted!

WEEK FIFTEEN:

--Study for final exam . . . email note will be forthcoming!

--Last but not least! Final Exam will be available December 2nd at 7:00 a.m. through December 5th at 11:55 p.m.! Exam style? Multiple guess questions and a choice of one of two essays. It is comprehensive.

WEEK SIXTEEN:

--Grade final exams and post comments. Submit course grades which you will be able to access via Web Advisor by the end of the week.

(--Merry Christmas!)

Additional Information

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