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FIRST
THREE DAYS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Introduction
to Literature 111 Syllabus Fall Quarter 2020
Instructor: Jim Roth Contact Information: PLEASE
USE CANVAS EMAIL for all course communications. School website: http://ol.scc.spokane.edu /jroth
REQUIRED TEXT: All required selections can be accessed on the Internet or through CANVAS--no physical textbook is required,
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ü
Regular, reliable access to the Internet (using a mobile phone or tablet is NOT
recommended) ü A minimum of 15 hours per
week for reading, writing, study, and reflection ü College-level competency in reading and writing
English*
*Required Writing Level PLEASE NOTE: If the body of
your writing does not
meet or exceed college-level standards, you will not be able to pass this
course. Please see an example of college entry-level writing. If you feel that
your writing level does not meet or exceed the examples,
please contact me immediately.
*Required Reading Level This course will require advanced reading skills and a good amount of time to prepare. Please assess your reading level immediately and find an alternative course at once if you feel your reading skills are not advanced enough. Please remember that you will be responsible for a close reading of all assignments. You can find a brief Reading Skills Assessment activity by clicking on the CANVAS Quizzes tab. COURSE
DESCRIPTION English 111 will explore the three major genres of literature: fiction--(the short story); poetry; and drama. We'll learn terms regarding and approaches to understanding the literature. The goal is to give you the skills to enjoy good literature on your own and the desire to do it. PLEASE READ In an adult learning environment, such as Spokane Community College, it is to be expected that controversial and sometimes potentially upsetting subject matter may be covered and discussed in the classroom setting pursuant to the learning objectives of the class. It is also to be expected that the discussion and exchange of ideas regarding such subject matter may be robust and spirited, but it should never cross over into speech acts or other acts that are overtly threatening or harassing of a student or faculty member, disruptive to the classroom environment, or otherwise inconsistent with the level of civil discourse that is the norm in higher education circles. The instructors of this college have a moral and legal obligation to maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, and thus expect and require that all students will comport themselves in accordance with the mandates of the student code of conduct, and with the norms of civil, learned discourse appropriate to a collegiate setting.
THE COURSE
WEEK Our course week runs from Tuesday morning through Monday evening. WEEKLY
WORKLOAD Assuming that your reading skills are college-level, please reserve an average of 10 to 15 hours a week for our course. This average combines the 5 hours an on-campus course would meet with the additional 5 to 10 hours of homework. THE COURSE
JOURNAL (please see
Literature
Journal Assignment information later in this module. PLAGIARISM
AND CHEATING Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional representation of someone else’s words and ideas as your own. It is academic theft and will not be tolerated. Any act of plagiarism, intentional or not, will mean failure of the assignment. More than one instance of plagiarism will mean failure of the course. Cheating covers a variety of different methods, but generally turning in work that is not your own. Don't cheat; you are only hurting yourself, as well as exposing yourself to severe academic penalties. Please read the Dean of Arts and Sciences letter. OTHERS Registered sex offenders (RSO’s) may be enrolled in SCC classes. Persons interested in seeking the identity of these person(s) may obtain further information from the Campus Security Office. At all times, whether on campus or taking online
courses, be cautious of your personal safety and be very careful of any
relationships or attachments you form with others you meet through college
courses and activities. Students in online courses must be particularly
careful since there is no opportunity to screen others in person. In addition, online students may put too
much trust in classmates because the interaction is through a legitimate
college course such as ours. Community Colleges of Spokane is committed to the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. The entire SCC community, whether on-campus or online, is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment. Please report any suspicious activities to the Campus Security Office immediately.
Please read
and follow suggestions in the Campus
Safety Update.
Covid 19 Statement--please read
I will do my
best to respond within 24 hours to emails that I receive between 7:30 to 2:30
on school days. If you have a question
over the weekends or holidays, please allow 48 hours. The best thing to do is preview the new
CANVAS module early in the course week and ask questions as soon as possible. PROPER ENGLISH AND COURTESY
IN COURSE COMMUNICATIONS Whether we like it or not, others judge us by how well we use the language. In addition, the use of Standard Written English demonstrates respect for ourselves, our language, our readers, and our message. Because of these facts, part of your grade this quarter will be determined by the quality of English you use is all course communication, including e-mails and postings. Please be
aware that I will not respond to
e-mails nor will I accept or grade any assignments written in substandard
English. In addition, I will not
read nor will I respond to e-mails written in Textlish
(“texting English”). Finally, I will
not read nor will I respond to communications that are impolite or
discourteous.
Please practice email etiquette is all course communications. MAKING UP
LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless of reason so please don’t
ask. The good news is you will have plenty
of “lead time” for each assignment. [ Please note: Any assignment that has a time and date stamp
later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what the reason and
will receive no credit. This late assignment rule includes technical
problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s one of
many reasons to begin assignments as early as possible. Please note: Any assignment submitted through CANVAS that has a time and date stamp later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what the reason. This includes technical problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s why it’s a good idea to begin assignments early. EXPERIENCES
(EXAMS) (100 points each—two to three during the term) There will be two of these, roughly dividing the course in half. All questions will be short essay or objective. Your success on these experiences (exams) will depend upon your use of written English as well as upon your mastery of course content. CHECKING
YOUR GRADES I keep all of your grades on CANVAS. Please check them regularly and let me know of any discrepancies. YOUR FINAL
GRADE and PASSING this COURSE (a grade of 2.0 or higher)
In addition, to receive a course grade of 2.0 or higher, the body of
your writing must demonstrate to me that it consistently meets
or exceeds college transfer-level writing standards, regardless
of your CANVAS gradebook average.
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