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Masterpieces
of World Literature 272 Syllabus Both a "D" and a
"W" Course Spring 2014
Syllabus
Instructor: Jim Roth Contact
Information: PLEASE USE CANVAS EMAIL for all course
communications. School
website:
http://ol.scc.spokane.edu /jroth REQUIRED TEXT: OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ü
Regular, reliable access to the Internet (using a smart 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* This
section of English 272 is a fully online college transfer literature
(humanities) course that offers both a Diversity
(‘D’) and a Writing (‘W’) endorsement. A Caution concerning World Masterpieces 272 This
literature course offers different views on potentially controversial
subjects, most particularly religion.
The authors and cultures we will read held as fervently to their
“truths” as we do to ours. If you are devoted to your “truth” in such a way
that hearing or reading ideas that seemingly challenge it might offend you or
distress you, I suggest you drop this course immediately. *Required Reading Level When
you glance through the text, you will immediately see that the material 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 “Reading Level Assessment”
in the CANVAS Week #1 Module. 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. COURSE
DESCRIPTION English
272 explores both diversity and continuity in the written expression of
multiple world cultures from around 1650 to the present. Selections may
include works from Basho, Moliere, Voltaire, Dickinson, Kafka, Tolstoy,
Marquez, and Assis. The primary goal is to make
this literature accessible and enjoyable. Prerequisite: College level reading
and writing skills. View
SCC Course Outcomes EXPERIENCES
(EXAMS)
(100 points each—two to three during the term) All
questions will be short essay or objective.
Each experience is worth up to 100 points and cannot be taken late
unless you make arrangements in advance.
Because this course provides a "W" credit, your success on
these experiences (exams) will depend upon your use of written English as
well as upon your mastery of course content. THE
COURSE JOURNAL
(please see Course Journal Assignment information later in this module. FIRST THREE DAYS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT In order to remain in the course, a student must post a Personal
Introduction by midnight of the third day of the quarter. The
deadline for Spring Quarter 2014 is midnight Wednesday, April 9, 2014. You can find
the link to the Personal Introduction
assignment in the CANVAS Week #1
Module. CLASSROOM
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR No
student has the right to interfere with another student’s opportunity to
learn. To this end, I expect all of my
students to act as responsible, socially-skilled adults In addition, the SCC Arts and Sciences
Division requires all of its students to read the Division
Dean’s letter explaining faculty and student responsibilities, as well as
the Division’s position regarding Academic Integrity and plagiarism. Please
be sure to read the Dean’s letter before the end of the first week. THE
COURSE WEEK Our
course week runs from Monday morning through Sunday at midnight. 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. Please
consult the SCC Student Handbook, the SCC Student Code of Conduct, and the Arts
and Sciences Division policies for more information. 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. 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 the Campus
Safety Update. 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. MAKING UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There
are no make-ups unless you make arrangements in advance. However, to allow for the unexpected, you
may make up one 5 or 10 point assignment without penalty, as long as you make
it up within one calendar week of its due date. The major exams and assignments worth more
than 10 points cannot be made up for any reason. 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. GETTING
BACK TO YOU 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 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 The
following categories will determine your course grade, each category being
worth a certain percent of your total grade.
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