Course
Title: World Literature I
Course Description: This
course introduces the student to a multiplicity of literary histories beginning
with the classical Greek period through the seventeenth century with an
emphasis on written analysis. Students will read representative selections,
analyze, and discuss philosophies, societal mores, social milieus, and social
concerns.
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 awareness and understanding of
scope and variety of works or genres from each literary period;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of literature as
expressions of individual and human values with social, political, cultural,
and religious overtones of each literary period;
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in oral
and written discussion and argumentative analysis;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of correct MLA
documentation conventions;
5. Show that
the student can relate the literature to his/her own experience.
[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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Online, real-time chat meetings (via Blackboard) by
appointment
Phone
Number: 972-516-5050 (email instead of leaving voicemail)
Email: kmartin@collin.edu [Preferred method of contact] Emails will usually 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: Lawall, The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Pkg
1 (Vols. A, B, C), 2nd Edition.
Supplies:
Refer to Technology Requirements; capability to listen to audio files
Attendance
Policy: No late assignments are accepted.
Last Day to
Withdraw: July 5th. 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.
You will need the following Class ID 5122651 and password collin to join the class
Out
of 1000 points:
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6 unit
writing assignments worth 100 points each=600 points
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Final
Exam=200 points
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Weekly
Discussion Board Postings (in Turnitin.com): 200 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
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