English 2111 (World Literature I) – 3 credit hours - 8-11:10 a.m. – May 13-June 3
Withdrawal deadline – May 21
Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" for English 1101 and 1102
Textbook: The Norton Anthology of World Literature, 2nd ed., Vols. A-C
Course Description: This course is a survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century. Information relating to historical, political, and religious backgrounds and exposure to other creative endeavors such as art and architecture enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the literature of diverse cultures.
Grading: Grading will be based on ongoing demonstration of familiarity with the material covered as demonstrated in class discussions and content of the class notebook and the successful completion of class activities, assignments, and quizzes. The grading scale will be as follows – A: 90-100; B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 60-69; F: below 60.
Grade Distribution |
Percent of Class Grade |
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Class discussion, videos, activities (includes homework assignments) |
60% |
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Class notebook |
15% |
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Quizzes (may include short essays or reaction papers, reading checks, etc.) |
25% |
Plagiarism: Any work you submit should be your own. Ideas or information taken from print, video/DVD, broadcast, or computer accessed sources must be acknowledged. Plagiarism or cheating may result in zero credit for the test or assignment and in a lower course grade or a failing grade. The College’s “Academic Integrity Code” (http://www.highlands.edu/academics/academicaffairs/academicintegritypolicy.htm) contains a detailed definition of plagiarism and other types of academic dishonesty and outlines the procedures and sanctions relating to violation of the Code.
Attendance: Because of the rapid pace of short-term classes and because much of your grade will be related to class activities, it is essential that you be in class every day. (Missing one day is the equivalent of missing more than a week of a regular session class.) Only an absence for which you have a doctor's excuse or which is truly unavoidable for significant reasons and of which the instructor is notified immediately (706) 368-7626 or 1-800-332-2406) will be considered an excused absence. Work missed because of an excused absence may be made up. However, because of the limited timespan of the course, even excused absences may make it impossible to succeed in the class.
Disability Support: Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should make an appointment with Student Support Services (706-295-6336) to coordinate reasonable accommodations. The student may also contact the instructor to discuss specific needs. This should be done as early in the semester as possible.
Deadlines: Work must be completed in a timely manner. Late work will receive either no credit or reduced credit as determined by the instructor. The instructor reserves the right to alter the dates, material covered, or format of any exam after notifying students in advance.
Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) will be turned off and stored out of sight during class. It is inappropriate to leave class to take a call.
Professor’s Absence: In the event of an unexpected absence by the instructor, an effort will be made to find someone else to meet the class.
COURSE OUTCOMES FOR ENGL 2111:
Through tests and papers, students will demonstrate an understanding of the diversity among cultures as revealed in history, customs, and literature, including the intellectual and historical foundations of Western society, and the influences, genres, themes, and characters that have been important in world literature through the early seventeenth century.
Through the writing of essays and discussion test topics, students will demonstrate their ability to conceive ideas about a topic, synthesize and arrange them logically, and express them clearly in written standard English.
Through written assignments, students will also demonstrate critical thinking skills as they recognize differing perspectives and analyze and interpret literary works.
Through writing and/or oral reports students will demonstrate library research skills, their understanding of proper documentation, and the ability to call upon the scholarship of others in formulating their own views. (This outcome supports the college’s Information Competency plan.)
GHC Student Learning Outcomes FOR ENGL 2111:
Communication: (1) Students will demonstrate their ability to express ideas logically and clearly in standard written English. (2) Students will demonstrate their ability to read, analyze, and comprehend college level written texts.
Critical Thinking: (1) Students will be able to recognize differing perspectives and points of view.
Humanities: (7) Students will be able to place literature and other artistic works into a historical context.
To students receiving financial aid: Federal regulations state that if a student does not attend
classes and receives failing grades, then the grades were not earned and financial aid needs to be
reduced accordingly. Any student receiving a 0.00 GPA will be required to prove that
the 0.00 GPA was earned by attending classes or completing requirements for each
class. Students who have passed at least one class for the semester will not be affected by this
regulation. If a student has properly withdrawn from all classes, the student’s financial aid
should be adjusted from the time he/she signed the withdrawal form.