COURSE DESCRIPTION:
English 1302 is intended to assist the student in developing an orderly and effective approach to the
reading of literature; hence, much of the class work will entail explicative discourses of various styles,
genres, and mediums of literature. Emphasis will be placed on the development of writing skills through
analytical and critical literary essays, which will require research and proper MLA documentation. The
development of these skills will prepare the student for other academic courses and career/life experiences.
As an online course, English 1302 requires an adequate level of online knowledge (i.e., how to surf the
Web; use email, chat rooms, and message boards; send documents/files as attachments in Microsoft Word
or Corel Word Perfect.)
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
This is a virtual classroom that will operate in the same spirit as a traditional classroom. Throughout the
semester, students will learn to interact in three areas: student to instructor, student to internet, student
to student -- all of which will be an integral part of class participation/attendance and imperative to
research for class discussion and assignments.
By the end of the semester, the student will have learned to
-- develop an understanding of basic literary concepts, such as structure, character, theme, and symbol
-- demonstrate a detailed knowledge of selected works of poetry, prose, film, and drama
-- demonstrate the ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate selected works using basic literary concepts
-- demonstrate the ability to clearly and fully develop and present ideas about literature
-- demonstrate the ability to use standard research procedures in locating and gathering information
using printed and online sources; in developing an effective research paper from these materials;
and in using a word processor to produce the final product
Applicable SCANS criteria:
1) Foundation Skills: A. Basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking; B. Thinking skills in the areas of
creative thinking, decision making, visualizing, knowing how to learn, and reasoning; C. Personal qualities of
responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, and integrity and honesty. 2) Workplace Competencies:
A. Resources of time, material and facilities, and human resources; B. Interpersonal skills of participating as a team
member, exercising leadership, negotiating, and working with diversity; C. Information -- acquiring, evaluating,
organizing, maintaining, interpreting, and communicating information
TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
Aaron, Jane E. and H. Ramsey Fowler. The Little, Brown Handbook. 7th ed. New York: Longman, 1998.
Jacobs, Henry E. and Edgar V. Roberts. Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing. 6th ed.
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2001.
Selected essays, poems, and short stories (online or provided during class orientation)
One 3.5" high-density disk (for Word Perfect or Microsoft Word only) -- as a backup to all assignments
Unlimited access to the Internet and a personal email account
Unlimited access to either Microsft Word or Corel Word Perfect; nothing earlier than Windows 95
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Consistent attendance and participation are imperative to passing this course.
Since class and individual discussions will be held online through emails, chat rooms, and messages
posted on the message board, attendance will be determined by your weekly participation in these
primary methods of communication.
Lack of active responses (in chat rooms, emails, and message boards) to reading assignments will
negatively affect your grade for the course.
Lack of weekly participation can result in being dropped from or failed for this class.
EVALUATION:
-- Diagnostic Essay (proctored): 50 pts.
-- Initial Experience: 100 pts.
-- Explicative Final Essay (on the assigned novel) (6-8 pgs.): 200 pts.
-- E-Response Papers (10; 1.5-2 pages each; 20 pts. each): 200 pts.
-- Deed (1 of 3 Genre-Related Exercises: 100 pts.
-- Film Analysis (3-4 pages): 100 pts.
-- Emailed Online Quizzes (5/20 pts. each): 100 pts.
-- Annotated Bibliography: 100 pts.
-- Participation in Online/Chat Room Discussions (as assigned): 50 pts.
*The student cannot pass this course without completing all major assignments, which include
the final exam.
CUMULATIVE GRADING SCALE:
A = 900-1000 pts.
B = 800-899 pts.
C = 700-799 pts.
D = (there will be no "D"s given for this course)
F = Below 700 pts.
CODE OF HONOR:
Respect will be promoted throughout the course; respect for/between fellow students, respect
for/between student and instructor. During online hours (chat rooms), those students who choose
not to honor this code will be asked to leave; if asked to leave twice, the student will be dropped from
the class. If the instructor exhibits disrespect for any student during online hours, students should
confront the instructor personally after class (via email or telephone).
This will be an academic environment. We will havwe fun, but within limits. Those who choose to
abandon these limits for the sake of "stealing the spotlight" or distracting the class as a whole from
its academic objectives must expect to be reprimanded for their actions; they will not be welcome in
this class.
REVISIONS:
Only one of the assignments -- except for the final essay -- is eligible for revision. Once the paper has
been graded and returned, the student will have one week in which to make the necessary revisions to the
paper. The revised paper will be given a separate revision grade, which will be averaged with the essay's initial grade for a final grade. Those with unexcused absences will not be allowed to make up work!
PLAGIARISM:
In accordance with the standards set for this class, as well as with the policy of this academic institution,
plagiarism (the act -- intentional or unintentional -- of claiming another writer's thoughts or words for
your own) will not be tolerated. The consequences of plagiarism in this class are as follows:
1) a failing grade for the assignment in question 2) a failing grade for the course 3) possible academic
suspension
EEOC STATEMENT:
This institution shall comply with existing federal and state laws and regulations, including the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and Executive Order 11246 (Revised Order #4), where applicable,
with respect to the admissions and education of students, with respect to the availability of student
loans, grants, scholarships, and job opportunities, with respect to the employment and promotion of
teaching and non-teaching personnel, with respect to the student and faculty activities conducted on
premises owned or occupied by the College. This institution shall not discriminate either in favor of or
against any person on account of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap,
marital status, or veteran's status. *Please refer to the Navarro College Student Handbook for references
to the ethical standards expected of students, staff, and faculty at Navarro College.
