English 2111-50145 (World
Literature I) – 3 credit hours, 8-11:10 a.m. (M-F), May 12-June 1
Withdrawal deadline – May 20 (last day to withdraw
with a “W”)
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
|
|
Class discussion, videos,
activities (includes homework
assignments) |
60% |
|
Class notebook |
15% |
|
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. Assignments
in the course may be submitted to Turnitin.com, an Internet service subscribed
to by GHC in order to encourage academic honesty. Papers submitted to
Turnitin.com are compared to numerous active and archived Internet sites, other
publications, and Turnitin.com’s database of
submitted student papers. Since Turnitin.com does compare submitted student
papers, you should be careful to not let another student use your work since
you could be implicated in a plagiarism or excessive collaboration situation,
both of which are prohibited by the college’s Academic Integrity Code.
The Georgia Highlands College
“Academic Integrity Code” and polices on student conduct are located in the GHC
“Student Guide and Planner” and in the student handbook at www.highlands.edu/campuslife/handbook. There you will find a detailed definition of
plagiarism and other types of academic dishonesty and a description of 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) may
be considered an excused absence. Work missed because of an excused absence may
be made up within a timeframe set by the professor. However, because of the limited timespan of
the course, even excused absences may make it impossible to succeed in the
class. The professor reserves the right to discontinue makeup work for excused
absences at any time.
Disability
Support: Any
student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a
disability may discuss this with the instructor or contact Student Support
Services (706-295-6336). This should be done immediately. GHC has resources
available for students with certain disabilities. Accommodations (such as
providing materials in alternative formats, assuring physical access to
classrooms, or being sensitive to interaction difficulties that may be posed by
communication and/or learning disabilities) may be made through Student Support
Services on all campuses.
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, and deductions may be made for work missed while
out of the room.
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.