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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 200-2"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Literature"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Pacor Andrea
HOURS:
MW 13:30-14:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: EN 110 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to literature, its criticism and analysis, through a limited number of texts representative of the three genre of fiction, poetry, and drama.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The assigned short stories, poems and plays exemplify different writing modes, techniques and strategies within each genre. Basic critical tools and conventions are introduced early in the course to provide a functioning vocabulary and a view of the variety of possible approaches to reading and criticism.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will learn to read literary texts attentively and critically, and be able to express clear, precise, and relevant ideas, insights, and interpretations in discussion, short essays, and research papers. Ideally, students will walk away from the course with a more nuanced understanding of how language functions, from exposure to the most formidable uses of this medium in the work of a limited selection of writers, poets, and playwrights.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| An Introduction to Literature 16th Ed. | Barnet, Sylvan, William Burto, and William E. Cain | Longman | 0205633099 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 3 In-Class Essays | The three essays regard the poetry and "literature in film" portions of the course. Students are allowed the use of a dictionary. Required length is 600 words. Ten words below 600 caps the grade for the assignment at C (75%); essays under 450 words receive an F (55%). NOTE: There will be no make-ups for this assignment. In the final average, I will drop the lowest grade for students who have taken all three tests. Missing grades will be counted as F and will weigh 55% (instead of zero). | 35 |
| 2 Take-Home Papers | The two take home papers regard the fiction and drama sections of the course, respectively. Required length is 2000 words. 100 words below 2000 caps the grade for the assignment at C (75%); essays under 1600 words receive an F (55%). Hard copies are due in class on due date. Email submission may be used as a time stamp; however, make sure to bring a hard copy at next class. The grade for late papers will be capped at 75% (C) and the paper may receive limited feedback. Late papers must be turned in no later than the first class period the student is present after the original deadline. Missing papers will be weighted at 0% in averages. | 55 |
| In-class quizzes | Before we begin discussion of the reading for the day, students will take a very short quiz regarding details from the readings. Quizzes will be graded pass-fail. 7 passes are required for a C- grade, 15 passes for an A+ grade, with other grades falling in-between. Six passes or less is an F. | 10 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.
There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.
Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to attend all scheduled class meetings and to participate in all classroom activities. In addition to this weighting of attendance, students are allowed only three absences (no questions asked, no excuse needed). However, each additional absence beyond the two allowed will result in the reduction of the final grade for the course by 5%. Students with more than seven absences will fail the course. Students arriving at class more than 15 minutes late will be counted as half absent; after a first warning, students chatting audibly and persistently during class may be marked absent. Please refer to the JCU catalog for the attendance and absence policies.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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A detailed syllabus will be provided the first day of class and will also be made available on MyJCU
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