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KEISER UNIVERSITYCourse Control DocumentCourse Title:American LiteratureCourse Number:AML1000delivery format:Residential / OnlinePrerequisites:NoneCredit Hours:3.0 semester credit hoursContact Hours:48Lecture Hours:48Textbook Title:The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Shorter 8th editionPublisher’s name:W.W. NortonAuthor’s name:Nina Baym, ed.ISBN:9780393930573INSTRUCTOR:Gregory Ruppertgruppert @keiseruniversity.eduKeiser Receptionist: 941-907-3900course website: hours:1:00 – 3:00 pm M. T. Th. and by appointmentInstructor Qualifications:Earned doctorate or master’s degree in literature or a master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in subject taught.Gordon Rule:This is a Gordon Rule course requiring a minimum of 4000 written words. Students enrolled in AA, BA or BS programs must earn a grade of “C” or higher to receive creditCourse Description:Explores select American authors and literary texts. Topics include historical background, social forces, literary genres and elements.Course Topics:Why study literatureElements of literatureLiterary genresSurvey of American authorsAmerican literary movements and periodsCourse Objectives:Upon completion of this course, students are able to:Demonstrate an understanding of American authors and works through the twentieth century.Demonstrate an understanding of the major literary periods and genres in American literature within social and historical contexts.Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of poetry, drama, and fiction.Evidence interpretive and critical thinking skills through oral and written literary analyses.Method of Course Delivery: The subject matter in this course is presented in various forms which may include lectures, class discussion, demonstrations, collaborative activities, computer assignments, student projects and presentations, on-line research, guest speakers and field trips. Course Evaluation Strategies (Methodologies)Student performance is evaluated as follows:20%Examination(s), Midterm55%Assignments (quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, standing assignments, presentations)20%Final examination/project5%Post-test100%Final scoreGrade BreakdownStanding Assignments 9*4% and Poetry 1*4%40 pointsFinal Exam 10% and Book Review 10%20 pointsReading Tests 2*5%10 pointsMidterm 1*10%10 pointsClass participation and discussion10 pointsPost Test 1*5%5 pointsOral Presentation 1*5%5 pointsTotal100 pointsGrading ScaleA grade is determined using the following grading scale90-100 %A80-89.99 %B70-79.99 %C65-69.99 %DLess than 65 %FStanding Assignments: These reading responses are the class homework and consist of a few questions, juxtapositions, and a paragraph response. A handout explaining the assignment and giving and example is available on day 1 and on the course website. We will also do one standing assignment that will instead focus on composing poetry. All standing assignments must be completed by the end of the term, but standing assignments must be typed and be on a poem, play, story, or essay (not history sections or author biography) that we have not yet discussed in class.Midterm and Final exam: Both the midterm and final will test your knowledge of American Literary History, Literature Terminology, and your ability to write literary analysis.Novel Review: You will be reading an American Novel (there will be a selection to choose between) throughout the semester. You will need to write a novel review of 500 words or more. You will also need to present your novel review to the class in an oral report of 3 - 5 minutes. A handout explaining the assignment and giving an example will be available in class and on the course website.Attendance PolicyClass attendance is important to your classmates, especially during group workshops and classroom discussion. It is vital to achieve a good grade; in fact, it is part of your overall grade for professionalism. Each student receives 100 points for activities done in class; each student loses 10 points from the final grade for each excused or unexcused absence. To retain these points, it is imperative that you call the Keiser receptionist if there is going to be a problem in attending a class session, or circumstances force you to arrive late or leave early. Please leave a message as to the reason for your arriving late or missing class with the receptionist. The number is listed at the top of this syllabus. Please note that in the student handbook, if you have three full days of excused or unexcused absences (12 hours), you may not be able to take the final.Dress codeKeiser University requires business casual dress. This means shirt and tie are required for men. For women there is to "be no exposed bellies or cleavage" (Faculty Memo 3). Jeans and flip flops are not allowed.Food and DrinkNo food is allowed in the classroom. Drinks are only allowed in your bag or securely on the floor. You will be given breaks during the course period. Acceptable Classroom BehaviorStudents are expected to behave professionally. You're expected to be able to monitor your own behaviour (hmm has anyone guessed yet that I do a lot of British lit?) and no one will be looking over your shoulder to make sure you keep up with class. I will warn you if you are having any trouble with absences or lateness, but it is your responsibility to be in on time, prepared, and ready for class. I'm happy to schedule extra office hours for people working on papers, but don't try to do this the last minute. Procrastination is not an excuse for anything, though it is understandable. If something does come up though that will impact your ability to be in class or to turn in assignments let me know as soon as possible, as I am generally sympathetic and willing to work with you.It is required and indeed expected that students will treat each other with respect and professionalism during class discussions. If you disagree with someone don't attack them but explain why you disagree. If you catch a classmate, or perhaps more likely me, making a mistake be nice about how you point it out. If you cannot do this you will be asked to leave and be considered absent. Again along the lines of common sense, if you need to use the restroom please just make sure to leave and return quietly. We will have two scheduled breaks during the class period.Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices before class begins. We will be using computers frequently within the course, but there will be times I ask you to turn your monitors off. Also do not do schoolwork for other classes or visit non-course related websites during this class or you will be considered absent.Calendar – AML 100Readings in The Norton Anthology: American Literature are due before the class in which they are noted. For example, you should read pages 157-169, 326-332, and before Tuesday’s class on November 26th.Monday, 11/25, 2013Pre-TestSyllabus American Literature to 1700 pp. 3-19“The Iroquois Creation Story” pp. 20-23Pima StoriesJohn Smith, from New England’s Trials pp. 69-72Introduction of standing assignment“Conversations with My Father” Introduction of classic or contemporary American Novel Assignment -- wnet/americannovelBook Review GuideTuesday, 11/26, 2013 Why Read Literature (Importance of Literature.doc)American Literature from 1700-1820 pp. 157-169American History TimelineThomas Paine “Introduction” and “From III: Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs” pp. 323 – 331 (activity)Sarah Wentworth Morton “The African Chief” Review GuideArthur Miller pp. 2416-2418; and The CrucibleThursday, 11/28, 201Thanksgiving – No ClassMonday, 12/2, 2013 American Literature from 1820-1865 pp. 445-466The Elements of Fiction (Plot, Character, Point of View) Edgar Allan Poe pp. 683-687 (activity) “The Tell-Tale Heart” pp. 714-718“The Black Cat” pp. 718-724“The Raven pp. 688-691 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow pp. 656-658“A Slave’s Dream” pp. 659-660 Reading testYou should complete 1-2 standing assignments by todayTuesday, 12/3, 2013Arthur Miller pp. 2416-2418; video The CrucibleHenry David Thoreau pp. 839-842Reading Test 1Emily Dickinson pp. 1189-1193Emily Dickinson Poems 236,359, 372, 479, 1096 (Using the top number)The Elements of Fiction (Figurative Language, Rhyme, and Meter)The Crucible historical inaccuraciesNathaniel Hawthorne pp. 603-606 “Young Goodman Brown,” pp. 619-628 (activity)You should complete 3 standing assignments by todayThursday, 12/5, 2013American Literature 1865-1914 pp. 1265-1281Kate Chopin pp. 1604-1605“Desiree’s Baby” pp. 1605-1609Charlotte Perkins Gilman pp. 1668-1669“The Yellow Wallpaper” pp. 1169-1681Mark Twain “The War Prayer” handout and on e-companionThe Elements of Fiction (Setting, Symbol, Theme)Continue reading chosen American novel.Midterm reviewYou should complete 4 standing assignments by todayMonday, 12/9, 2013American Literature 1914-1945 pp. 1837-1856: Introduction to modernismRobert Frost pp. 1911-1912 and Mending Wall, The Road Not Taken, and Desert PlacesWilliam Carlos Williams pp. 1961-1963 and The Widow's Lament in Springtime and This is Just to Saye.e. cummings pp. 2135-2136 and “next to of course god america i and O sweet spontaneousMIDTERM EXAMYou should complete 5 standing assignments by todayTuesday, 12/10, 2013Susan Glaspell “Trifles” pp. 1927-1936T.S. Elliot “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” pp. 2006-2008William Faulkner “Barn Burning” pp. 2188-2199Drama TerminologyYou should complete 7-8 standing assignments by todayThursday, 12/12, 2013F. Scott Fitzgerald pp. 2147-2149Video: The Great GatsbyErnest Hemingway pp. 2203-2205“The Snows of Kilimanjaro” pp. 2205-2221Langston Hughes pp. 2221-2222 and I, Too and Note on Commercial TheaterRichard Wright pp. 2244-2245“The Man Who Was Almost a Man” pp. 2245-2271Extra credit assignments presented You should complete 6-7 standing assignments by todayMonday, 12/16, 2013American literature since 1945 pp. 2255-2271; Introduction to postmodernismTheodore Roethke pp. 2272-2273 and Cuttings (later), My Papa’s Waltz, and The WakingFlannery O’Connor pp. 2523-252537“Good Country People” pp. 2569-2583Sylvia Plath pp. 2600-2602 and Daddy and ChildAnne Sexton’s poem “Sylvia’s Death” pp. 2559-2560Further discussion of themes in The Great GatsbyReading Test 2 You should complete 8-9 standing assignments by todayTuesday, 12/17, 2013Toni Morrison pp. 2585-2587“Recitatif” pp. 2587-2600Alice Walker pp. 2714-2715 “Everyday Use” pp. 2715-2721Gwendolyn Brooks pp. 2496 (We Real Cool)Lucille Clifton pp. 2664- 2665 (the Mississippi river empties into the gulf)by Li Young Lee pp. 2798-2801 (Persimmons and Eating Together)Early Novel Review Oral Presentations for 1 point extra creditFinal ReviewYou should complete 9 standing assignments and your poetry assignment by todayThursday, 12/19, 2013Post TestFinal ExamNovel Reviews Oral Presentations cont.Novel Reviews dueKEISER UNIVERSITYCourse Control Document – Evidence of UnderstandingCourse: AML1000 American LiteratureBy signing below I affirm that I have received, read and understand the information provided in the above course control document; and the grade which I must achieve to pass the course.Print Name: ____________________________________________Signature: _____________________________________________Date: __________________________________________________Instructor: _____________________________________________ ................
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