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ENGL-2326-001 American Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement 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 among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.
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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.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
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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 style.
3. Demonstrate skills in analytical reading, thinking, and writing.
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20% - Discussion posts
30% - Drop Box assignments
30% Analytical research paper
20% Final exam
This is a hybrid "turned remote-learning" 8-week condensed course. Follow your weekly schedule carefully!
Students are responsible for completing all assignments. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is March 2nd. The Texas Education Code stipulates that students may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education.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. You will need to initiate the withdrawal process by sending me a completed withdrawal form.
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Welcome to a sophomore literature class. In the past, AC has offered American Literature I (Settlement to Civil War) and, in a separate semester, American Lit II (Civil War to the Present). The decision was made to merge the two into one course--that means somehow covering all of American Literature in one semester--quite a challenge! So, with that in mind, I decided to cover what I believe to be the three major components of what has, at least traditionally, made America uniquely American: faith, freedom, and the frontier. Indeed, all three are intertwined. Also, in this condensed version of the class, I had to limit the content to one literary focus. So, I’ve opted to focus on the traditional view of Americanism as expressed in American Romantic writings. I hope that you enjoy learning about America through its literature this semester. Read the below most carefully. Then, if you need any clarification, do not hesitate to text or call me at 206-0310.
There are four classifications of assignments for this course this semester:
--Monday viewings of lecture videos and corresponding discussion board responses. These discussion posts will always be due on Mondays by midnight. The videos are located in Content/Videos. Discussion Forums are on the course homepage sidebar menu.
--Individual student conferences (approximately 5-10 minutes) on either Mondays or Wednesdays during our scheduled class times. We will have “Let’s Talk” (Blackboard Zoom) chat time, allowing us to address any problems you are having with assignments or material on a one-on-one basis. You will be given a participation grade for showing up for these short weekly sessions with “ready to discuss” questions. “Let’s Talk” is located in Content.
--Readings and corresponding drop box assignments. These may be tackled any time during the assigned week. They are always due at week end, Sunday by midnight. This allows students to budget their time throughout the week as best fits their individual schedule. Look over the assignments at the beginning of each week! Drop Box assignments are on the course homepage sidebar menu.
--Submission of analytical paper and final exam. (These will be thoroughly addressed later in the semester.)
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Below is a tentative schedule of assignments . . . do check on a Monday-morning weekly basis as this is a ever-changing time. Week One is, for sure, good to go! Get started!
Week One Assignments: Introductory Work—both to course and literature
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Read “What is an American?” (electronic text) and complete corresponding drop box assignment. (Again, note that drop box assignments are always due no later than Sundays by midnight.)
Week Two Assignments: Faith--A Study of Puritanism
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Read “The Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson” and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
--Read “The Minister’s Black Veil” and take quiz in drop box.
Week Three Assignments: The Founders—American Revolution
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Read “The Declaration of Independence.”
--Read “The Founders: Quotes” and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
--Read “Rip Van Winkle” and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
Week Four Assignments: “The Peculiar Institution” and The Abolitionists
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Read pages on Newton, Wilberforce, Quakers & Woolman and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
--Read “Desiree’s Baby.” Take quiz in drop box.
Week Five Assignments: The Frontier
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Read travelogues by Parkman and Twain and article, “The Spell of the West: The Code” and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
--Read “To Build a Fire” and complete corresponding drop box assignment.
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on Wednesday for individual Q&A time.
Week Six Assignments: Individualism
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Read “Anthem” (warning—it’s lengthier than most) and complete accompanying drop box assignment.
--Study carefully “Analytical Paper assignment” and submit thesis sentence to drop box.
Week Seven Assignments: Essay Compilation
--Watch Monday video lecture. Take notes. After watching, immediately jump into discussion forum and participate. (Again, note that these discussions are due Mondays by midnight!)
--Show up for “Let’s Chat” time per your schedule on either Mondays or Wednesdays for individual Q&A time.
--Submit draft of essay to tutors early in the week, so they have time to respond and help!
--Revise, revise, revise
--Essay due as noted on assignment!
Week Eight Assignment: Final exam (Announcement will be posted.)
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.
NOTE: Subject matter may include discussions of adult material.
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