EL CAMINO COLLEGE COMPTON CENTER
Spring 2016 Syllabus
Course: English 1B --Literature and Composition
"In the darkness of the mine I noiselessly crept as close as I could to the two men
Instructor: Professor Roach
who were talking. . . . As they went on describing the school, it seemed to me that
Section: 9362
it must be the greatest place on earth"
Lecture Meeting Days: TTh
-Booker T. Washington, "Struggle for an Education," Up From Slavery (1901)
Lecture Times: 8:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.
Class Location: D 33
“Why not you, son?”
Office Phone: (310) 900-1600 x2232
-father of Russell Wilson, winning quarterback of Superbowl XLVIII)
Office Location: D31-B
Office Hours: TTh 1:10-3:40 p.m. By Appointment
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MISSION STATEMENT: Camino College makes a positive difference in people’s lives. We provide excellent comprehensive educational programs
and services that promote student learning and success in collaboration with our diverse communities.
I. Required textbook:
(1) McMahan, Elizabeth et al. Literature and the Writing Process. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice, 2011. ($10 used)
(2) Wharton, Edith. Ethan Frome. (http://www.online-literature.com/wharton/ethan_frome/) ($2.50)
(3) Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. (1937). New York: Harper, 2006. ($6 used)
(4) Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference with Writing in the Disciplines. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2007. (www.dianahacker.com/writersref )
Supplemental Materials: Compact or notebook college dictionary with thesaurus (highly recommended), 2-pocket folder, and 2 bluebooks
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION (Catalog Description): English 1B aims to stimulate an enjoyment of literature and to develop interpretive, critical, and
analytical reading skills. Students will also receive extensive instruction on writing critically about short stories, novels, plays, poems, and
biographies. The class will include research involving one or more literary genres.
III. PREREQUISITE: Completion of English 1A with a grade of “C” or better is a prerequisite for enrollment in English 1B.
IV. EL CAMINO COLLEGE COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will-1. recognize the genres of fiction, drama, and poetry
2. analyze the elements of literature (theme, plot, character, point of view, setting, tone, imagery, figures of speech, and style)
3. interpret short stories, plays, poems, and two book-length works
4. organize and compose essays about the assigned literature
5. compare and contrast authors’ handling of theme and subject
6. synthesize and evaluate critical studies of the literature
V. EL CAMINO COLLEGE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME: At the completion of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to (1) write an
out-of-class, thesis-driven essay that identifies and analyzes the literary elements of a primary text (plot, theme, setting, point of view, character,
style, symbol, etc.); (2) effectively incorporate quotations from a primary text; and (3) utilize scholarly sources as secondary support.
VI. ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES:
A. Papers
B. Journal entries
C. Informal groupwork and class discussions
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VII. EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Students will be awarded a letter grade based on their performance in the class.
Paper #1
Short Story Analysis
100 Points (10%)
Paper #2
Novel Analysis
100 Points (10%)
Paper #3
Poetry Analysis (Midterm)
100 Points (10%)
Paper #4
Poetry Analysis
100 Points (10%)
Paper #5
Drama Paper (Research Paper)
300 Points (20%)
Final Exam with Portfolio
100 Points (20%)
Attendance, Homework, and Class Participation
Total:
200 Points (20%)
1000 Points (100%)
Grade Distribution:
The grading scale for the papers and for the course is 90-100%=A, 80-89%=B, 70-79%=C, 60-69%=D, etc.
A
=
900 -1000 points
B
=
800-899 points
C
=
700-799 points
D
=
600-699 points
F
=
0-599 points
VIII. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT (Each day, you have an attendance grade, and college policies apply):
A. Tardy Policy: Two tardies (for emergencies) count as one absence.
B. Absence Policy: If you are absent, then you receive zero (0) points. You may be dropped for missing more than 10% of the course (3 days).
IX. STATEMENT OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY (College policies apply—See Catalog):
A Instructor expectation of student conduct: Your progress as a student of literature requires active engagement and ongoing learning. The
authors of the textbook have created a very readable overview of literary vocabulary and several approaches to literary analysis. As you read the
chapters, utilize effective study skills like highlighting, writing summary notes in the margins, and/or taking actual notes on sheets of notebook paper
for quick and easy review. Most of the work will be done in class where you are expected to participate in all class sessions—both individually and
collaboratively. For this, you are responsible for bringing class reading materials, references, and supplies. Take notes in class. Additionally, be
prepared to write in class as well. Finally, date and label all assignments clearly. Note: Ear buds and cell phones are not permitted in class.
Discuss Honors option with professor & atatlilioglu@elcamino.edu. Tips: To open, read, fill, create, and/or save assignment documents, you need
Microsoft Word for .doc and .docx files (Free Microsoft software@ http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/ and use college email for verification)
B. Late/missed assignment policy: Also, there is no late work, and all assignments must be done to receive a grade in the course. However, let
me know in advance if you have an emergency.
C. Academic conduct, cheating, plagiarism (include college policy): You will be required to write about the reading assignments. Never copy
parts of nor the entirety of any other person’s work as your own. This results in an automatic “F” on the assignment. Always properly cite sources.
(Schedule, p. 7.) Place word-for-word copying in quotation marks and cite by author and page in parentheses at the end of the sentence.
D. Lab Policies: Cooperatively follow policies in the library where computers and tutoring are available upstairs.
X. SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS: If you study for a long time or reread information and still do not understand it or if you have a recognized
disability, you need to contact me and the Special Resource Center in VT 109 (x2402) and the High Tech Center in VT 226-B (x2405) within the first
week of class so that you can be diagnosed, offered study strategies, and/or receive reasonable accommodations.
XI. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: Students will be notified ahead of time when and if any changes are made to course requirements and policies.
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XII. SEMESTER SCHEDULE OF TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS ANALYZING LITERATURE: (LTO for “Laptop Option”)
Wk Due
Topic
Objectives/
Assignment/Assessment
Homework
Date
Outcomes
Wk 1/19
Welcome /
*Students become
Literary journey begins: Journal entry about journey *Search online and bring 3
1
Intro to
excited about literature
of success, pain, sorrow, or dream in Hughes’ poem relevant biographical facts of
Literary
*Review of reading and
“A Dream Deferred.”
Langston Hughes’ life and time
Composition/ writing process
period, including source
Sentences
Workshop ->
1/21
Biography
*Students learn how (1)
*Groupwork (“Critic-for-a-Day”--critical interpretation *Read sections in Appendix of
and Criticism author’s biography and
of Hughes’ work based on one of the critical schools textbook on criticism
->
(2) criticism helps readers of thought like historicist, feminist, formalist, or
to understand literature
cultural, using a quote provided on handout to start)
W2 1/26
Critic-for-a-Day concluded
1/28
Intro to
*Students learn to identify *Discuss Langston Hughes’ “On the Road” p. 535
Post reactions to reading
Short Story the main idea(s): themes
and “Thank You, Ma’am” p. 538 and Kate Chopin’s
selections on whether you agree,
*Students learn the parts
“Desiree’s Baby” p. 241 and “Story of an Hour” p.
disagree, partially agree with the
->
of a short story and how
246 / *Groupwork
author
the parts develop the
main idea / *Appreciation
of American short stories
Wk 2/2
*Students appreciate how In-class outline and draft (or 25 pt. deduction) -LTO Expand and revise paper
3
the short story is
structured / *Learn how to
write a short story
analysis
2/4
*Learn how to introduce
Peer review and revision assignment (or 25-point
Complete, revise, edit, and type
and conclude a literature
deduction)
paper
paper /*Learn how to
refine a thesis statement
for a literature paper
Wk 2/9
*How to write a short
Typed Paper Due 100 points (2 copies)-LTO;
4
story analysis
[Send to www.turnitin.com] / In-class assignment
2/11
*Appreciation of women’s Tillie Olsen’s “I Stand Here Ironing” p. 315 / D.H.
Post reactions to reading
short stories/Appreciation Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner” p. 267
selections
of British short story
Wk 2/16
Appreciation of American Sherman Alexie’s “This Is What It Means to Say
Post reactions at turnitin.com
5
Indian and contemporary Phoenix, Arizona” p. 414 / *Reading assignment
short stories
due
2/18
Intro to the
*Appreciation of the
Discuss Chapters 1 to 4 of Edith Wharton’s Ethan
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Novel ->
novel’s literary qualities
Frome/ Journal entry due
Wk 2/23
*Appreciation of the novel Discuss Chapters 5 to 9 of Edith Wharton’s Ethan
Post reactions at turnitin.com
6
Frome / *Journal entry due
2/25
Discuss Chapters 1-6 of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Post reactions at turnitin.com
Eyes Were Watching God/ *Journal entry due
Wk 3/1
Discuss Chapters 7-13 of Zora Neale Hurston’s
Post reactions at turnitin.com
7
Their Eyes Were Watching God/ *Journal entry due
3/3
Discuss Chapters 14-20 of Zora Neale Hurston’s
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Their Eyes Were Watching God/ *Journal entry due *Identify and bring representative
or symbolic object, image, or
collage to discuss
Wk 3/8
*How to analyze a novel
*Groupwork / *In-class outline and draft (or 25- point Complete, revise, edit, and type
8
deduction)—LTO
paper
3/10
*How to write about a
Typed Paper Due 100 points (2 copies)--LTO
novel
[Note: Send to www.turnitin.com]
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Wk
9
3/22
Intro to
Poetry
*Appreciation of African
American poetry
->
3/24
Wk
10
3/29
*Appreciation of Latino/a
poetry
*Midterm ->
3/31
Wk
11
Wk
12
4/5
*Appreciation of
American poetry
4/7
*Appreciation of women’s
poetry
*How to write a poetry
analysis
*How to write a poetry
analysis
*Appreciation of
Shakespearean drama
4/12
4/14
Wk
13
4/19
Intro to
Drama ->
4/21
Wk
14
*How to write about
persona and tone in
poetry
*Appreciation of British
poetry
4/26
4/28
Discuss Langston Hughes’ “The Negro Speaks of
Rivers” and “Mother to Son” p. 527 etc. / Countee
Cullen’s “Incident” p. 612 / Wole Soyinka’s
“Telephone Conversation” p.508 / Toomer’s
“Reapers” p. 610 / Rita Dove “Daystar” p.651
*In-class assignment due
Discuss Octavio Paz’s “The Street” p. 621 / Pablo
Nerruda’s “United Fruit Company” TBA/ Gina
Valdez’s “My Mother Sews Blouses” p. 648 / Judith
Ortiz Cofer’s “Latin Women Pray” p. 654 /
*Poster presentations
In-class essay
(Bring Bluebook!)
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Discuss William Blake’s “London” p. 574 /
Shakespeare’s “Shall I Compare Thee” p 487 / John
Donne’s “A Valediction” p. 568 / Andrew Marvell’s
“To His Coy Mistress” p. 570 / Wordsworth “The
World Is Too Much With Us” p. 575 / Percy Shelley
“Ozymandias” p. 577 / Keats’s “Ode on a Grecian
Urn” p. 578 / Yeats p. 591 / Eliot’s “Prufrock” p. 602
/ Marlowe’s “Passionate Shepherd” p. 667
*Reading assignment due
Whitman p. 580/ Dickinson p. 583 / Robert Frost’s
“Mending Wall” p. 593 and “The Road” TBA/
Gwendolyn Brooks’ “We Real Cool” p. 506 /
Ginsberg TBA / William Carlos Williams p. 600 |
Sylvia Plath’s “Mirror” p. 637 / Elizabeth Bishop’s
“One Art” p. 617
*Groupwork / *In-class outline and draft or 25 point
deduction—LTO
Typed Paper due (100 points) (2 copies)--LTO
[Note: Send to www.turnitin.com]
*Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, p. 889
*Reading assignment due
*Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, p. 889
*Library Research Orientation
*Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, p. 889
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Post reactions at turnitin.com
Complete, revise and edit paper
Search “Elizabethan”,
“Shakespeare,” and Othello.
Post reactions at turnitin.com
*Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, p. 889
Post reactions at turnitin.com
*Groupwork/ *In-class outline and draft or 25-pt.
deduction
Wk 5/3
*Appreciation of
Discuss Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun
Revise and edit research paper
15
contemporary drama
p. 1038 (for final exam) *Reading assignment due
5/5
*Application of theory
RESEARCH PAPER DUE (2 copies) --LTO
[Note: Send to www.turnitin.com]
Wk 5/10
*Appreciation of
Discuss Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun
16
contemporary drama
p. 1038 (for final exam) / Review
5/12
*Final Exam *Life-long learning
8:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
->
through literature
(Bring Bluebook and Portfolio!)
Final Portfolio Assignment: Collect all journal entries, in-class assignments, and papers (including earlier drafts) in a two-pocket portfolio folder.
Successful completion of the course is based on completion and compilation of the portfolio, essay writing, and in-class activities.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Spring 2016 Online Registration Begins Tuesday, November 17, 2015
First Drop for Non-Payment for Spring Classes Deadline -For students who register November 17 – December 4 Monday, December 7, 2015
Concurrent Enrollment (11th & 12th Grade) Web Registration Begins Thursday, December 10, 2015
First Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Monday, January 4, 2016
Second Drop for Non-payment for Spring Classes Deadline For students who register December 5 – January 8 Monday, January 11, 2016
All Registration Ends (Full Semester Classes) Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, January 16, 2016
Martin Luther King Holiday - Campus Closed Monday, January 18, 2016
Weekday Classes Begin Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Add/Drop Period Begins (Full Semester Classes)Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Last Day to Add (Full Semester Classes) Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Drop for an Enrollment Fee Refund (Full Semester Classes) Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday, January 29, 2016
Last Day to Apply for Spring Degrees and Certificates Thursday, February 11, 2016
Lincoln’s Day Holiday - Campus Closed Friday, February 12, 2016
Washington’s Day Holiday - Campus Closed Monday, February 15, 2016
Spring Recess, No Classes Saturday – Friday, March 12 - 18, 2016
Mid-Term Classes Begin Saturday, March 19, 2016
Last Day to Drop with a “W” Friday, April 15, 2016
Last Day of Spring Semester Friday, May 13, 2016
Commencement Thursday, May 12, 2016
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