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 ENG 2233: American Literature II

Syllabus

ENG 2233: American Literature II

FAYE BARHAM, INSTRUCTOR

601.906.2010; frbarham@hindscc.edu

OFFICE HOURS: 4-5 MWF; 7-8 TR. You can call me anytime before 9 p.m. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 Survey of American literature from the rise of realism in the nineteenth century through the works of present day American writers. Study of the great movements, philosophies, works and authors of the American heritage.

 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

  • Students will develop a familiarity with, an understanding of, and an appreciation of the major works in the American Literature canon since 1865.
  • Students will learn the characteristics of realism, naturalism, modernism, and post-modernism in American Literature, along with the writers and their works in each literary period.

 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES

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

 

OUTCOME COMPETENCIES                                     

  • Students will learn characteristics, philosophies, and terms associated with the literary movements in American literature after 1865.
  • Students will develop an understanding of and appreciation of writing and writers studied.

METHODS OF EVALUATION

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

COMMUNICATION:  through messaging on the course site, phone, and course announcements primarily.  I will answer all emails within 48 hours if possible.

ATTENDANCE

A student must attend 80% of the classes of a given course to receive credit. For online instruction, that means that 80% of the assignments must be done by the dates they are due. The assignments are designed so that one or more submissions will be due each week; I consider that you are in class if you submit assignments for the week. 

GRADING: Of the 1000 points possible this semester, the points (and percentages) are as follows:

  • Midterm exam—250 points:  25 percent
  • Final exam—250 points: 25 percent
  • Three un-proctored quizzes—200 points: 20 percent
  • One essay –100 points: 10 percent
  • Assignments—150 points: 15 percent
  • Discussions—50 points: 5 percent:

Total—1000 points: 100 percent

To determine your final grade, apply the new HCC English Department grading scale:

92-100 = A

82- 91 = B

72- 81 = C

65 – 71 = D

Below 65 = 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 proctored tests, totaling 50% of the grade in the course, are given in this course, one for the midterm test and one for the final exam. [See "Grading" above for the other graded assignments.] Both exams will be done within a 1.5 hour session with a proctor designated by the MSVCC. The student is responsible for making a proctor appointment in plenty of time to ensure that the exam can be completed during the availability window (usually six days during the examination week).  A proctored test(s) is administered in accordance with all courses taught by Hinds Community College and the Mississippi Virtual Community College. The test(s) is given at a secured testing environment on a campus location. The schedule for each location is set by the appropriate dean and reported to the Dean of Distance Learning.

PREREQUISITES: Credit in ENG 1123 or transfer credit in a course equivalent to ENG 1123 at another college.

OFFICIAL HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT POLICY STATEMENTS:

Check your Hinds email frequently for NOA's

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

Hinds Community College utilizes Video Surveillance Cameras in order to enhance security and personal safety on its campuses. It has been determined that use of this equipment may prevent losses and aid in the law enforcement activities of the Hinds Campus Police. To ensure the protection of individual privacy rights in accordance with the law, a formal Policy on the Use and Installation of Video Surveillance Equipment has been written to standardize procedures for the installation of this type of equipment and the handling, viewing, retention, and destruction of recorded media. Under no circumstances shall the contents of any captured audio or video recordings be exploited for purposes of profit or commercial publication, nor shall recordings be publicly distributed except as may be required by law.

 

IMPORTANT: Please read the initial explanations in the Assignments area of how to create and submit assignments. Use only the file names requested (Asmt 1, Asmt 2, Essay, etc.).

Do not include your name since it ALWAYS shows up in your submission window. Do not add any symbols or punctuation marks because that will cause the file to be corrupted in the sending, and both of us will have more work to do to correct the problem. DO NOT upload Google Docs since those rarely make it through the process. Save your work in a Word file or else as a Rich Text File, either of which works fine in the Canvas platform.

If you do not take the midterm or final exam during the window of time allowed, you will not receive a grade. You can make up the exams ONLY if you fax me a medical excuse for YOUR illness, not your grandmother's. SO if you are sick, you need to go to the doctor to get an excuse. An exam is a serious event, sort of like filing your taxes, in that the penalties or stiff, and the rules are not flexible.

Absences are also serious and are recorded for missed or late assignments. Miss two assignments, and you will receive a Notice of Excessive Absences; miss three, and you will be dropped with an F.

CALL me anytime (before 9:00 p.m.) you have questions about the assignments or have a problem with the schedule or just need me to explain a concept in the work.  I don't mind your calling me, and I have my cell phone number posted on the announcements page.

Netiquette

The term "netiquette" is a compound of the words "network" and "etiquette". It refers to acceptable codes of practice for interacting with others while online. In order to prevent misunderstandings and promote engaging and meaningful collaboration, extra care must be taken into how you express yourself in your written communication.

How to Communicate

  • Be professional as you communicate. Reread your written text before posting or emailing.  In much of the corporate world, writing in all caps is considered yelling and, therefore, is not acceptable in any online communication, nor is texting lingo.
  • Be considerate. Think about how your words affect others.
  • Be respectful of the opinions of others and respect your instructor.
  • Be calm. Try to keep your emotions out of class.
  • Humor and sarcasm. Because there are no visual cues in distance education, humor and sarcasm are impossible to discern. Be very careful when interjecting humor and refrain from using any remarks that are sarcastic in nature.
  • Harassment and other offensive behavior. The online learning environment is no place to harass, threaten, or embarrass others. Comments that can be viewed, as offensive, sexist, or racially motivated will not be tolerated.
  • Offensive material. Students may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive or is harmful, abusive, vulgar, sexually explicit, otherwise potentially offensive.
  • Copyrights and intellectual property. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.  Ideas that are copied should always be cited correctly.