American Literature II Syllabus--Barham

 

STANDARDIZED COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Faye Barham (frbarham@hindscc.edu)
  • Hinds Community College
  • 601.906.2010 Cell (preferred); 601.919.1178 Home
  • 7-8 pm TR; call ANY time any day before 9 pm

 

COURSE TITLE

  • ENG 2233 American Literature II (3 credit hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • ENG 2233 surveys the prose and poetry in America from the Civil War to the present time.
  •        PREREQUISITES
  • ENG 1123 (Composition II)

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

  • Students study the periods and literature of realism, modernism and postmodernism.
  • Students become familiar with the writers and works of these periods.
  • Students are able to apply the major themes and characteristics of each period to the literature studied.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES

  • Online asynchronous discussions via Discussion Board
  • In depth explanations via posted documents and recorded lectures
  • Numerous YouTube and other videos on relevant topics
  • Regular email explanations and live chats
  • Self-paced learning with textbook

OUTCOME COMPETENCIES

  • Students will demonstrate skill in applying the themes and characteristics of each period studied through their writing on the course and passing performance on quizzes and exams.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation of writing and writers studied through their passing performance on exams.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

  • Written assignments on reading
  • Frequent Discussion Board entries
  • Two UN-proctored quizzes
  • One essay
  • Two proctored quizzes
  • A proctored final exam

ATTENDANCE

  • After two absences, the student is emailed a Notice of Excessive Absence.
  • After the third absence, the student is dropped with an F.
  • Students are present if they turn in the assigned work on time each week. (More explanation is available on the Hinds CC Information tab and the syllabus on the course site.)

GRADING

  • Quizzes – 30 percent
  • Final exam—35 percent
  • One essay –10 percent
  • Assignments—20 percent
  • Discussions—5 percent

Hinds Community College Grading Scale

  • 90 - A 
  • 80 - B
  • 70 - C
  • 60 - D
  • Below 60 - F

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

 

1.Represent the work of others as their own.

2.Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.

3.Give unauthorized assistance to other students.

4.Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining credit.

5.Misrepresent the content of submitted work.

The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to the guidelines identified in the Student Handbook. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.

If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing they will receive a zero for the assignment, possible failing of the course, and possible dismissal/suspension from school.

 

TESTING

  • Two quizzes are not proctored and, therefore, can be taken from home or library.  A quiz will not be reset without documented excuse.
  • The final exam and two quizzes ARE proctored and must be taken at an approved campus location. Further explanation and tab for registering for in the SmartProctoring function are available on the course site.

ADA STATEMENT

Hinds Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Disability Services staff members verify eligibility for accommodations and work with eligible students who have self-identified and provided current documentation. Students with disabilities should schedule an appointment with the designated Disability Services staff member on their respective campus to establish a plan for reasonable, appropriate classroom accommodations.

  • Raymond Campus Mark Palmer 601.857.3646
  • Rankin Campus Carol McLaurin 601.936.5544
  • Jackson Campus – ATC Sherman Green 601.987.8148
  • Jackson Campus – NAHC Student Services 601.376.4803
  • Utica Campus Michele Bouldin 601.885.7043
  • Vicksburg-Warren Campus Cooper McCachren 601.629.6807

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Vice President for the Utica and Vicksburg- Warren Campuses and Administrative Services, 34175 Hwy. 18, Utica, MS 39175; 601.885.7002.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

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