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ENG 200B and D: Introduction to Literature
Spring 2009
Section B: Wednesdays 11:15am-1:45pm MAH 208;
Section D: Thursdays 5:30pm-8:00pm MAH 208

General Information

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I. Course Description

ENG 200 introduces literary genres and approaches to fiction, poetry, and drama. The course gives students practice in interpretive, analytical, and critical writing about literature.

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II. Purpose of the Course

This course provides reading, speaking, listening, and writing experiences designed to enhance students' awareness and appreciation of literature as an art form with social, cultural, and political significance. This course also helps students develop their ability to communicate meaningfully about literature.

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III. College Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to help students fulfill the Communication Competence and Aesthetic Awareness outcomes through the achievement of the following learning objectives:

1a. Students can write analytical and persuasive essays

3b. Students can respond to one or more works of art, music, or literature with awareness of the elements of the medium.

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IV. Course Objectives

By the end of the semester, students should be able to

1. read short stories, poems, and plays, paying attention to the effects of point of view, tone, and structure on their responses to works. (LO 3b)

2. articulate their emotional/intellectual responses to works of literature. (LO 1a)

3. demonstrate their knowledge of the aesthetic elements of fiction, poetry, and drama in their discussions and written responses to specific works of literature (LO 3b)

4. interpret works of literature and explain their interpretations in written analyses of the works. (LO 1a)

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V. Policies

1. Statement on Disabilities: If you have documented a disability with the Director of Disability Services, please discuss with me the adaptations or accommodations you require, emergency medical information, and/or special arrangements to be implemented if the building must be evacuated.

2. Statement of Emergency Response: In case of a tornado, your instructor will direct you to the nearest shelter in accordance with Lourdes College's Policy for Tornado Warnings and Tornado Warning Procedures. The nearest shelter for this course is _______________ in an area that is not exposed to windows.

In case of a fire, your instructor will help direct you to the nearest exit. Please evacuate in a calm and efficient manner. Do not use the elevator. Do not block building entrances once you are out. Also, refer to the Emergency Evacuation Procedure for Persons with Disabilities if this should apply to you.

3. Academic Honesty: Students are expected to do their own work and avoid plagiarism in any form. Turning in others' work or failing to cite source material properly will result in a zero on the assignment and may result in an F for the course. Please see the student handbook for more information (available on-line at: http://www.lourdes.edu/Portals/0/Files/StudentServ/StudentHandbook.pdf). If you are uncertain about how to properly cite your sources, contact me for assistance (before the assignment is due).

4. Academic Grievance: If students have complaints or concerns about the course, they should meet individually with the instructor to discuss them. If issues can't be readily resolved, they should obtain an academic grievance form and follow the indicated steps: 1. meet with the faculty member; 2. meet with the faculty member's chairperson; 3. meet with the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, whose decision on the issue will be final.

5. Attendance: Class participation is vital in this course; in-class work is a necessary supplement to the reading and writing you will do outside of class, and the contributions of each individual in class are important to everyone's learning. Therefore, attendance is required. In the event of illness or emergency, please contact the instructor (before class if possible) to obtain an excused absence. More than two unexcused absences during the term will affect your course grade. You are responsible for the information discussed in class when you are absent, although in-class assignments/quizzes may not be made up for credit if your absence is unexcused.

6. Classroom Decorum: Please be respectful of others' learning and avoid disruptive behavior. Turn off cell phones and all other distracting portable electronic devices before class.

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VI. Assignments and Grading:

You will be assessed on assignments as follows:

* Participation includes attendance, preparedness to discuss reading assignments, and class discussions, as well as points for writing a draft by the draft due date and keeping editing appointments with the instructor. By attending class every week, students earn half of the participation points for the course. The remaining points are based on students' demonstrated engagement with the course materials during class meetings.

Missed in-class assignments and tests may not be made up without prior approval of instructor due to an excused absence/issue (i.e. illness or emergency). If you are unable to contact the instructor before hand, you should contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss missed work. Late out of class work (such as essays) will be docked 5% per calendar day late and will not be accepted more than 7 days late . Late final papers cannot be accepted because of the registrar's final grade deadline.

Students are responsible for obtaining any notes/information missed during absences.

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VII. Required Texts:

Booth, Alison, J. Paul Hunter, and Kelly J. Mays. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Shorter 9th ed. New York: Norton, 2006.

Selected additional readings available on e-Reserve.

Recommended Text:

Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th ed. New York: MLA, 2003.

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© 2008 Susan Shelangoskie, Ph.D.