NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

 

Course Title:  British Literature II
Course Prefix & Number: ENGL2323	Section Number: 764	Term Code:  152S
Semester Credit Hours:  3	Lecture Hours:  48	Lab Hours:  0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): General survey of major British literary masterpieces from the beginning of the Romantic period to the present century; reports and essays.
Course Prerequisite(s):  ENGL1302
Course Type: o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Jack Cody
Campus/Office Location:	NCTC/Graham E-1
Telephone Number:	549-1431
E-mail Address: Office Hours	jcody@nctc.edu T/Th 8:30-9:30 or by appointment  E-I

 

The Norton Anthology of English Literature Ninth Edition Vols. D, E, F

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
	Average--Classwork, quizzes, participation	100 Points
	Average --Journals	100 Points
	Average--Outside reading/ viewing, projects	100 Points
	Exam over Romantic period	100 Points
	Exam over Victorian period _______________________________________________  Exam over 20th Century period _______________________________________________  Attendance ________________________________________________  Final exam	100 Points     100 Points 100 Points   100 Points

 

APRIL 5,2018: LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W.” REMEMBER TO TALK TO THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR, THE COUNSELOR, AND SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL FORM FOUND ONLINE AT nctc.edu

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ATTENDANCE POLICY: My attendance policy follows the NCTC student handbook for basic attendance policy.  A student who is compelled to be absent when an exam or major project/writing is scheduled should petition the instructor IN ADVANCE if possible for rescheduling.  Late writings/projects MUST be turned in by the next class meeting with a LETTER GRADE point deduction (B).  Any work turned in later will receive a grade NO HIGHER than a 50.  In case of emergencies, the student may petition the instructor.

 

 

x A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

o  Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

o  Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering quality general education curriculum in all associate degrees by offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals.  Acquiring knowledge, thinking critically, and utilizing the methodologies of various disciplines exposed students to experiences that serve to advance their personal growth.  The chief focus of the General Education Core Curriculum at NCTC is to emphasize Exemplary Educational Objectives and Basic Intellectual Competencies.

 

 

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad intellectual perspectives.

 

 

The overall objective of the Humanities, Visual & Performing Arts component area is to expand students’ knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought.  Through study in disciplines such as literature, philosophy, and the visual and performing arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society.  Students should have experiences in both the arts and humanities.

 

 

x  (HPVA1)  To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and

humanities.

 

x (HPVA2)  To understand those works as expression of individual and human values within

a historical and social context.

 

o  (HPVA3)  To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

 

o  (HPVA4)  To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend

the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or visual or    performing artists.

 

o  (HPVA5)  To articulate and inform personal reaction to works in the arts and

humanities.

 

o (HPVA6)  To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the

humanities and arts.

 

x  (HPVA7) To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the

arts on intercultural experiences.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

EEO	Student Learning Outcome
HPVA1	1.     Identify authors, titles, major and minor characters, place names, details, and short quotations from the works studied, as well as significant events, places, and historical figures from Britain from the Romantic Period to the present.
HPVA7	2.     Define literary terms discussed in class, along with terms from world history, various cultures, and languages.
HPVA2	3.     Describe in some detail and discuss perceptively literary, historic and cultural periods, movements, philosophies, or techniques as covered in the readings and lectures.
	4.     Demonstrate an understanding of the works studied by correctly answering examination questions and/or writing essays or reports.
	5.     Demonstrate critical thinking and effective academic writing skills in essays or research papers.
	6.     Conduct scholarly research using print, electronic media, and Internet sources; apply ethical standards to the use of their research findings; scrupulously avoid plagiarism; and utilize MLA style of documentation.

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Romantic Period	Background to period;  elements and characteristics
5 weeks	Major poets and poetry; novelists; analysis and research Outside reading
Victorian Period	Background to period; elements and characteristics
5 weeks	Major poets, writers of fiction, playwrights
	Analysis and research
	Outside reading/viewing
The 20th Century	Background to period; elements and traits
5 weeks	Major writers/writings; analysis and research
	Outside reading/viewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

x  READING – Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, articles and documents.  A core curriculum should offer student the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.

 

x WRITING – Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.  Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say.  Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience.  These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection.

 

o  SPEAKING – Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.

 

o LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.

 

x CRITICAL THINKING – Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies.  Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.

 

o COMPUTER LITERACY – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.  Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.

 

Last day to Withdraw	For the Spring 2018 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5,2018. Remember to talk to the course instructor, the counselor, and submit an official drop form found online at nctc.edu
Student Rights & Responsibilities	NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Scholastic Integrity	Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

ACCESS (Disability Support)	North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.   NCTC is required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide disability documentation to the ACCESS Office which authorizes accommodations for students with disabilities.  The ACCESS Office is located in room 170 on the Corinth Campus and room 110 of the Administration (100) Building on the Gainesville Campus.  Students can also call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321 or 940-498-6207.
Student Success Center	The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services	The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.