Course Overview:
Instructor:
Home Phone:
e-mail address:
Web site:
Women in Literature
Michael Metzler
507-583-2484 (for emergencies only)
mmetzler@owatonna.k12.mn.us
http://www.owatonna.k12.mn.us (Classroom Connections/Language
Arts/Metzler)
Course Description (from registration guide):
This elective course is designed for students who love literature and the world of ideas it can
open. The course will focus on the voices and portrayal of women in classic and contemporary
works, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and film. Students will gain an
appreciation of such perspectives through critical analysis of various works, exhibiting their
understanding and interpretations through oral discussions and written assessments.
Texts:
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Two Old Women by Velma Wallis
Ophelia Speaks by Sara Shandler
One individually selected & teacher/parent approved text of the student’s choice
Supplemental shorter readings of short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama
Assignments:
Assignments will involve reading, writing, research, and hands-on activities. These will include
individual and group work, as well as presentations. Most reading assignments will be done
outside of class, as will some of the group work.
Assessment:
Assessments will include reading quizzes, essays, projects/presentations, and journals.
Grades for the term will be a percentage of the total points possible for the term. So, if there
are 1,000 points available and you receive 900, then you have 90%. If you have 500, then you
have 50%. The percentages translate into the following letter grades:
100-95%
94-90
89-87
86-84
83-80
79-77
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A
AB+
B
BC+
76-74
73-70
69-67%
66-64
63-60
59-
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C
CD+
D
DF
NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL WRITTEN WORK TO PASS!! That means
that if you have 99%, but do not submit a written assignment, you fail.
It’s pretty straightforward. If an assignment is turned in late, you will
receive a zero, and your course grade will be reduced 1 letter. Four late
submissions will result in a failing grade for the course, and you will be
withdrawn.
Expectations:
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Be here, on time, actively engaged and ready to have fun
Be critical and think
Be kind to others