Course
Title: American Literature I:
Colonial Period to the Civil War
Course Description: The study of major writers from the Colonial period to
the Civil War. Analysis and evaluation of their works in
their historical, cultural, and social contexts, and the study of their
contributions to the growth of American literature.
Course Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1302
Student
Learning Outcomes: – Upon successful
completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of representative writers and genres from each literary
period from the Colonial period to the American Civil War.
2. Demonstrate
critical thinking skills in written discussion and analysis of selected
literary works.
3. Demonstrate
understanding of the social, political, cultural and religious overtones of representative
literary texts.
4. Demonstrate
an understanding of MLA documentation for both primary and secondary sources.
5. Demonstrate
the relevance and influence of early American literary pieces on present day
American culture.
6. Demonstrate
knowledge of international influences on the developing American literature.
[Note: The reading, thinking, testing, and
writing assignments in this course are designed to help you meet the learning
outcomes listed above.]
College Repeat Policy: A student may repeat this course only once after
receiving a grade, including W.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the
current Collin Student Handbook. As your instructor, I am asked to report suspected cases of
plagiarism, collusion, and/or any scholastic dishonesty to the Dean of Students
at Collin College. I will withhold
a grade until your case is reviewed.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all
applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with
respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal
opportunity. It is the studentŐs
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD:
972.881.5950) to arrange
for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
InstructorŐs
Name: Kelly Martin
Office
Number: B-105 at Spring Creek Campus (inside B-104 suite)
Office Hours: (email to arrange an in-person
appointment)
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
10:30–11:00
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Tuesday:
10:45-11:15 (except when
meeting with students from blended courses—email to confirm)
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Online,
real-time meetings by appointment
Phone
Number: 972-516-5050 (email instead of leaving voicemail)
Email: kmartin@collin.edu [Preferred method of contact] Emails will be addressed within 24 hrs.
Minimum Technology
Requirements:
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Windows |
Apple |
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OS (Operating System) |
XP, Vista, 7 |
Mac OS 10.3 and higher |
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Access to the Internet |
DSL, (High-speed is
preferred) cable, satellite, fiber |
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Web Browser |
Internet Explorer 6, 7,
8; |
Safari 2 and higher; |
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Java Runtime |
Required. |
Required. |
Class
Etiquette: http://www.professormartin.net/Collin/onlinediscuss.htm
Required Textbook: Baym, Nina. The
Norton Anthology of American Literature, 7th ed. PKG.1 (Vols. A & B) ŇBeginnings to 1865Ó
ISBN-10: 0-393-92994-9 (two
paperback volumes)
Supplies:
Refer to Technology Requirements; capability to listen to audio files
Attendance
Policy: No late assignments are accepted.
Last Day to
Withdraw: Oct. 1st To receive a W in the course, the student must formally
withdraw in the RegistrarŐs Office.
Students who do not withdraw will receive a performance grade.
Method of Evaluation:
All course content/materials are available in Blackboard; all
course work will be submitted through Turnitin.com
Graded assignments will be uploaded, and grades posted, in
Turnitin.com.
Out
of 1000 points: EXPRESS course
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5
unit writing assignments worth 125 points each=625 points
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Final
Exam=200 points
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Weekly
Discussion Board Postings (in Turnitin.com): 175 points (refer to
Assignments Schedule, linked from Blackboard, for info. about discussion board
posts).
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Extra-credit:
--10 points: Attend an online orientation AND complete the
corresponding quiz in Blackboard. The online orientations are hosted by the
Online Student Support Center. You can only get e.c. for attending ONE session and for only one of the following:
*Pre and First Time Online Student
Success
*Keys to Success in Online Classes
*Helping You Avoid Scholastic Dishonesty in
Online Classes
***Register here: http://online.collin.edu/WIMBINARS.html
1000-900 points=A
899-800 points=B
799-700=C
699-600=D
599 and below=F
All assignments will be graded within a week (or less) of
submission.