North Central Texas College Course Syllabus Summer I 2019

Course:   ENGL 2333.310     World Literature  to the 16th Century

Instructor: Danielle Wagner                         

Office: Virtual

Email: dsearles@nctc.edu or through Canvas

 Office Hours:

Thursdays: 5-7 pm

Feel free to ask questions anytime via  email/Canvas message. We can also connect through conferences in Canvas if you would like to speak in person.

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Course Description: A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the 16th 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. (Course prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or equivalent)

 Required Textbooks:

The Norton Anthology of World Literature, 4th ed., Three-Volume Set, Vols. A, B, C. (you could also use the 3rd edition if you can find it)

ISBN: 978-0-393-26590-3

 Grading Criteria:

Discussions	25 %	A 89.5-100
Reading Comprehension Quizzes	25%	B 79.5-89.4
Short Essays	25%	C 69.5-79.4
Research Essay	25%	D 59.5-69.4

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CLASS POLICIES

 Grading Policies:

• Discussions (25%): Students will be assigned 9 discussions, 3 for each unit of study, over the course of the semester. These prompts require students to create an original post (due on Fridays by 11:55pm) and to reply to classmates’ posts (due on Mondays by 11:55pm) Original posts submitted late will not receive content credit. 
• Reading Comprehension Quizzes (25%): There will be 9 reading comprehension quizzes assigned, 3 for each unit of study. Quizzes range from 10-20 questions and are timed. Quizzes cannot be made up.
• Short Essays (25%): Students will be assigned a total of 6 short essays, 2 for each unit of study,  ranging from 2-4 pages. Short essays  will be submitted to  drop boxes  connected to Vericite to check for plagiarism. A revision opportunity will be provided in this category.
• Research Essay (25%): The research essay will require use of scholarly sources and submission of a rough draft. The essay  will be submitted to  a drop box  connected to Vericite to check for plagiarism.

Late Work:

• All assignments are due by 11:59pm. Assignments will not be available beginning at midnight. If you upload an assignment to the drop box and it reads LATE, the assignment will not be accepted for credit and will receive a 0.
• All students get ONE extension on a quiz, discussion, OR short essay assignment. No penalties, no questions asked. If you need an extension on an assignment, you must email to let me know which assignment, AND you MUST schedule your own due date so that I can open up the assignment for you. You tell me when you will complete and submit the assignment. If you miss your own deadline, the assignment will be given a 0. The last day that I will accept an assignment with an extension is 7/9. You only get one extension, so save it for when you might really need it.
• The Research Essay will not be accepted late.

Revision and Extra Credit Opportunities:

• Revision Opportunities will be given.
• Students may earn extra credit on short essay assignments and the research essay by working with a writing tutor on campus (please provide documentation) or by scheduling a virtual conference to work with me on a draft. No other extra credit will be given.

Policy for Technical Problems

If you experience technical problems (such as a computer crash during a unit exam or problems with submitting an assignment), send an email to the instructor immediately. (If Canvas is unavailable, send the email to dsearles@nctc.edu). Describe as specifically as possible what you were doing when you experienced the problem. Include any error messages that appear, and attach your completed assignment if you are unable to submit to the drop box.

ANY MISSING WORK WILL BE AVERAGED AS A ZERO

Online Dropbox

When you submit an assignment to a Canvas drop box:

• The file you upload must be in one of the following formats: rtf, doc, docx, pdf. No other file type will be accepted
• You must verify that your assignment uploaded and actually appears in the drop box. It would also be a good idea to make sure you uploaded the correct file. "I thought I submitted my paper" will not work as an excuse for missing assignments.

Attendance Policies:

Attendance, in both online and face-to-face courses, is required.  Because this course progresses very quickly, I reserve the right to block students who fail to complete assignments for more than one week. Students who are blocked MUST contact the registrar's office and withdraw from the course, or they will receive a semester grade of F. Logging into the course, submitting writing assignments, and participating in discussions counts as your attendance in the course.

Last Day to Withdraw: June 29 (updated 6/26)

Classroom Etiquette: Please conduct yourself as a professional in the classroom. When you participate in discussions with your peers, be courteous and respectful of their views and ideas.   

Email Etiquette: Email is an excellent way for us to communicate outside the classroom, and it provides you the opportunity to ask additional questions. Given our academic environment, this form of communication should also be professional, so please observe the following rules:

• Include a greeting (such as Mrs. Wagner, or Instructor,) and a signature—make sure you sign your email with your full name.
• Write complete, coherent sentences so that I know who you are, what class you are in, and what you need. Be courteous and respectful. I respond to questions, not statements. If you send me a message that says “I don’t know why I….” I will not have a response for you. If we need to discuss grades/your performance in the course, I reserve the right to request a conference in Canvas so that we may discuss these matters face to face.
• Please allow up to 24 hours for me to respond to your questions during the week, 48 hours on weekends.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CORE OBJECTIVES

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who successfully complete English 2332 will meet the following learning outcomes:

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

Foundational Component Area:  Language, Philosophy, and Culture

 CORE COMPETENCIES 

1. *Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and

analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

2. *Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
3. *Social Responsibility (SR)- to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
4. *Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.  See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair.  The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action.  This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;

1. Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
2. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
3. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
4. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
5. Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

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IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION

 ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs.  The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department.  Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance.  Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. 

 Disability Accommodations

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices/DisabilitiesFacultyResources.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.

EEOC Statement: North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

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SEMESTER OVERVIEW

Unit 1: The Ancient World (Volume A) 6/10-6/18

Readings:

• Introduction to Ancient and Near Eastern Literature (3-8)
• Creation and Cosmos (21-23)
• "Cannibal Spell for King Unis" and “The Great Hymn to Aten” (24-28)
• The Epic of Gilgamesh Tablets I & II (93-106) and Tablets IX-XI (128-145)
• Introduction to Ancient Greece (8-15) and Introduction to Ancient Athenian Drama (624-629)
• Sophocles Introduction (681-686) and Oedipus (687-724)
• Euripides Introduction (756-757) and Medea (759-790)

Assignments:

• Discussion 1 (Unit 1), Discussion 2 (Unit 1), Discussion 3 (Unit 1)
• Short Essay 1, Short Essay 2
• Reading Comprehension Quizzes for Gilgamesh, Oedipus, and Medea

Unit 2: The Middle Ages (Volume B) 6/19-6/27

Readings:

• Introduction to Beowulf (118-122)
• Beowulf (124-144; 153-165)
•  "On the Characterization of Beowulf" Critical Essay by Henry Bosley Woolf
• Introduction to “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (835-837)
• “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (837-890)
• Introduction to Dante Alighieri (387-397) and Inferno Cantos I-III (394-407)
• Introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer (767-771)
• “Wife of Bath’s Prologue” (793-810) and  “Wife of Bath’s Tale” (811-820)

Assignments:

• Discussion 4 (Unit 2), Discussion 5 (Unit 2), Discussion 6 (Unit 2)
• Short Essay 3, Short Essay 4
• Reading Comprehension Quizzes for Beowulf, Inferno, and Wife of Bath
• Research Essay

Unit 3: The Renaissance (Volume C) 7/1-7/11

Readings:

• Introduction to the Europe and the New World (109-119)
• Humanism and the Rediscovery of the Classical Past (121-123)
• Introduction to Michel De Montaigne (318-320)
• "On Cannibals" (329-338) and "Of the Inconsistency of Our Actions" (338-343)
• Petrarch and the Love Lyric (151-154)
• Sonnets 1, 3, 126, and 333 (155-158)
• “Don Quixote” Part I Chapters 1-4 (367-383); Chapters 7-8 (387-394)
• “Don Quixote” Part II Chapters LXIV-LXXIV (504-515)
• Introduction to William Shakespeare (651-655)
• Hamlet (655-751)

Assignments:

• Discussion 7 (Unit 3), Discussion 8 (Unit 3), Discussion 9 (Unit 3)
• Short Essay 5, Short Essay 6
• Reading Comprehension Quizzes for Essays, Don Quixote, and Hamlet