World Literature I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Frank Sobey (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715472Office Location
WARE 210E
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Course
ENGL-2332-PSH World Literature I
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent
Course Description
A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. 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
The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Oresteia by Aeschylus
- Medea by Euripides
- Othello by Shakespeare
- Long Day's Journey into Night by O'Neil
All texts are on reserve in the AC Library.
Supplies
No supplies available
Student Performance
No performance information available
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Expected Student Behavior
Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 2013
The English Department takes plagiarism seriously.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Late Work: All late work will suffer a 10% point reduction for every day late.
I make exceptions for serious family and medical emergencies. But you must contact me ASAP should a situation come up. Moreover, in the event of mass technical difficulties with Insite or AC Online, I will extend deadlines. The main thing is communication. If you know you are going to be gone or if something comes up, contact me about a possible extension.
Grading Criteria
4 In-Class Exams -- 400 pts each (4th one is the final exam)
Grading Schema:
89.5% - 100% = A
79.5% - less than 89.5% = B
69.5% - less than 79.5% = C
59.5% - less than 69.5% = D
0% - less than 59.5% = F
Attendance
I take roll each class period. I do not have a penalty in place for unexcused absences, but students who miss classes, without proper documentation excusing their absences, will not be able to make up daily work and quizzes.
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM