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Chesapeake College
Spring 2015
English 102 Honors
Section 103
T/TH 10:00-11:15am (Caroline Center 214)
Dr. Juliet Smith
Office: Caroline C202B
Phone: 410-822-5400 x2284
e-mail: in Canvas or
julietsmith@skipjack.chesapeake.edu
“The highest level of critical thinking typically comes from ‘messy,’ ‘ill-structured,’or
open-ended problems with no algorithmically attained ‘right answer’—problems that
lead to a claim with supporting arguments.”
---John C Bean Engaging Ideas
Welcome to the honors section of English 102! The honors section of 102 is
the same as all 102 classes in that our mission will be to explore several genres of
literature, including non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry. An important focus of
this class will be writing critical essays. This will help you to organize your thoughts
about what we read, and it will provide you with an opportunity to express your
own opinions boldly and creatively. My hope is that you will find the philosophical
questions, moral dilemmas, and messiness embedded in our texts provocative
leading to consideration of one’s place in the word and one’s life choices
ENG 102 Catalogue Description: Instruction in the writing process using
published essays as models of effective writing. Students will learn to write clearly
organized essays using the basic patterns of expression. The English language,
logic library use, and the form and organization of research papers are studied. A
research paper must be completed to satisfy course requirements. Three hours per
week.
Learning Outcomes – The following learning outcomes have been adopted by the
English Department of Chesapeake College. All of our readings and assignments are
designed to help you meet these objectives. Students will:
1. Demonstrate correct and ethical use of appropriate literary analysis sources.
2. Analyze texts from a variety of genres, applying knowledge of the major
components of literature, such as plot, theme, setting, tone, symbol, and character.
3. Organize written arguments using a thesis and connected topic sentences based
on a synthesis of primary textual evidence and secondary research materials
where appropriate.
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This Honors section will be different from most English 102 classes,
however, in several ways:
• It will use a seminar format, emphasizing discussion instead of lecture and
incorporating an open exchange of views.
• It will give you a chance to experience literature outside of the textbook as
dramaturges for the spring ‘Peake Player production of The Children’s Hour
• You will be challenged to learn about certain literary forms, not by writing about
them (as is customary in 102 classes), but by composing your own works and
submitting a creative contribution to The Beacon or a piece of non-fiction to the
new journal, ‘Peake Speak, which focus on student academic writing across
disciplines
Required Texts:
Hellman, Lillian The Children’s Hour Dramatists Play Service, Inc.; Acting Ed
edition (October 1, 1953) ISBN-10: 0822202050
Mays, Kelly J. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Portable 11th ed. W.W. Norton
& Company, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-393-92339-1
The grading of all student work is based on the following percentage scale:
90%-100% A Superior Work
80%-89%
B Good Work
70%-79%
C Average Work
0%-69%
F Unsatisfactory Work
Workload in this course:
This is a college transfer course, and the academic rigor of this course is high. In
order to successfully complete the assignments and participate fully in class
activities, students are expected to do a minimum of two hours of work outside of
class for every hour in class. Some assignments may require more time.
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Academic Instruction Emergency Management Plan
In the event that Chesapeake College needs to close for an extended period of time
due to a flu pandemic, severe weather event, or other emergency situation,
consideration will be given to the timing and duration of the closure as follows:
1. Closure during the semester for up to one week – there will be an opportunity to
make up work missed without significant alteration to the semester calendar.
2. Closure extending beyond one week (or in situations where classes are cancelled
on the same
days/evenings over multiple weeks) – the College may extend the length of the
semester.
Depending on the timing of the closure, scheduled breaks, end of semester dates,
and/or the processing of final grades might be impacted.
3. Students can acquire information about closures on the College website or by
calling 410-822-5400 or 410-228-4360. Chesapeake College courses held at off
campus sites will follow the protocol of the host facility
Some guides to the course:
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Attendance: Although there is no specific percentage of the grade for
attendance, it is obviously very important that you come ready to engage on
a regular basis. This course is seminar-format. This is class is yours as
much as mine, if not more so.
No late work accepted unless there are extraordinary circumstances
Students may rewrite assignments within two weeks of receiving a grade.
Plagiarism (uncited or improperly cited use of another’s words & ideas) will
result in failure for the assignment, and potentially for the course.
Components of your Grade:
Reader Response Reflections
Short Story Discussion leader assignment
Short Story/Theater Exam
Dramaturg Assignment:
Live Play Analysis
Creative Poetry Project
Research Paper
Beacon or PEAKE Speak Contribution:
Final Exam
10%
10%
10%
15%
10%
10%
20%
5%
10%
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Tentative Class Schedule:
The readings listed are the ones that will be discussed that day
Tuesday, January 20:
Introduction. Beginnings
Thursday, January 22: Introduction (1-10), Fiction (12-33).
Tuesday, January 27: Understanding the Text/plot: (57-65) and James Baldwin’s
“Sonny’s Blues” (73-101)
Thursday, January 29: Narration/Point of View (102-107) “Hills like White
Elephants” (114-118)
Tuesday, February 3: Character (122-130) “Recitaf” (131-147)
Thursday, February 5: Setting (157-164) “The Lady with the Dog” (164-179)
Tuesday, February 10: Symbol and Figurative Language (205-211), “The Birth
Mark” (211-225)
Thursday, February 12: Theme (241-245).
Choose one from among three options:
1)
Love Medicine (280-297)
2)
The Hunger Artist (327-334)
3)
Interpreter of Maladies (335-352)
Tuesday, February 17: Drama Introduction: “Reading, Responding, Writing” (740742, 772-783) and Trifles.
Thursday, February 19: The Children’s Hour
Tuesday, February 24: The Children’s Hour
Thursday, February 26: The Children’s Hour
Tuesday, March 3: The Children’s Hour
Thursday, March 5: A Doll’s House
Tuesday, March 10: A Doll’s House
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Thursday, March 12: A Doll’s House
Tuesday, March 17: Spring Break
Thursday, March 19: Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24: A Doll’s House/Wrap Up
Thursday, March 26: Short Fiction/Drama Exam
Tuesday, March 31: No Class: Research Paper Consultation
Thursday, April 2: Poetry
Tuesday, April 7:
Poetry
Thursday, April 9: Poetry
Tuesday, April 14: Poetry
Thursday, April 16: Poetry
Tuesday, April 18: Poetry
Tuesday, April 21: Poetry Presentations
Thursday, April 23: Poetry Presentations
Tuesday, April 28: Research Paper due
Thursday, April 30: Wrap Up—Live Play Analysis
Thursday, May 7: Final Exam