WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Fairbanks Campus
School of Languages and Literature
English 1302
Wayland Baptist University Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and
service to God and humankind.
Course Name: ENGL 1302.PL Composition and Reading
Term and Year: Spring 2014
Full Name of Instructor: Mary Parker
Contact Information and Office Hours:
Phone: (704) 576-5178
Email: mary.parker@wayland.wbu.edu
In an effort to ensure all students succeed, I am available before and after class, and by appointment. Please refer
to the schedule and contact your classmate(s) should you need to know whether or not an assignment is due. If
you need clarification or wish to set up a conference, I am available by phone M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and check email
regularly.
Please note: Please refrain from contacting me with questions concerning assignment(s) due the same day.
Class Meeting Time and Location:
Eielson AFB
February 24-May 17
MWF – Noon-1p.m.
Catalog Description: Readings from imaginative literature; the research paper and shorter critical and interpretive
essays.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Required Textbook and Resources:
Booth and Mays. The Norton Introduction to Literature: Shorter 11th edition. (ISBN: 9780393913392)
Diana Hacker. A Writer's Reference: 7th edition. (ISBN: 978-0-312-60143-0)
Optional Materials: The instructor will provide supplemental materials.
Course outcome competencies: Upon the conclusion of this course, students actively engaged in learning will be
able to:
1. Comprehend the importance of imaginative literature as it relates to other disciplines, the University’s
liberal arts mission, and the world at large.
2. Discuss three major literary genres: short fiction (sf), poetry (p), and drama (d).
3. Identify and analyze basic elements of literature.
4. Use and refine reading, research, and writing skills to support a clear point of view in regard to a piece
of literature.
5. Demonstrate the ability to read critically and communicate persuasively.
Attendance Requirements: As stated in the Wayland Catalog, students enrolled at one of the University’s external
campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All absences must be explained to the instructor,
who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches that number of
absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file an
unsatisfactory progress report with the campus executive director. Any student who misses 25 percent or more
of the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies
for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University’s
attendance policy.
In the event of an extenuating circumstance, please contact me directly and we can discuss your study plan and
keep your course progress on track. Refrain from asking the instructor whether or not you “missed anything” in
the event of an absence – you did. Please prepare yourself by including the name and contact information of a
classmate below. Use this contact information to make sure you have all information about assignments should
you miss a class. Regardless of absence, completing course work (including papers, journals and other written
assignments) is your responsibility.
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and
should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany
any request for accommodations.”
Classroom Etiquette:
English 1302 is a reading-based course, and students are expected to read the assigned work before class, and
prepare for class discussion.
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In English 1302, we will discuss readings from the text during every meeting. Be prepared!
Please arrive on time, ready to participate.
Participate in class discussions. Be mindful and respectful of others. We do not all learn at the same pace
or have the same perspective – patience is key to the learning process!
If using a computer during class, you must only be working on assigned coursework for English 1302.
Take notes!
Please turn off your cell phone.
*The only exception to this rule is in the case of an emergency- please notify instructor before class
begins.
Students who do not comply with etiquette may be asked to leave the class.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students will discuss academic honesty and plagiarism in-class and sign
a form regarding plagiarism. Any student who engages in plagiarism will receive an F for the course.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Grading will be evaluated based on a points scale:
900-1000
800-900
700-800
600-700
Below 600
A, 90-100%
B, 80-90%
C, 70-80%
D, 60-70%
F, 60% or below
Points will be earned based on the following assignments:
Grading Rubric
Participation:
Weekly response papers
Presentations:
Textual Analysis Essay:
Midterm Exam:
Research Essay:
Final Exam:
150 points
150 total points
150 total
150 points
50 points
250 points
100 points
Major writing assignments:
400 points
Students will independently write two formal papers during the course. BOTH essays must be submitted in MLA
format to SafeAssign via Blackboard.
Assignment
Textual Analysis
Essay
Research Essay
Requirements
3-4 pages
Total Point Value
150
5-6 pages
Including Works Cited
250 Points
Must include 3 sources
Annotated Bibliography: 25
Rough Draft: 25
Presentation: 50
Research Final: 150
Due Date
Friday, March 28
Wednesday, April 23
Wednesday, May 7
Wednesday, May 14
Wednesday, May 14
Participation:
150 points
Please arrive to class on time, and come prepared to learn and engage with the instructor and classmates.
Questions based on reading material are encouraged, and students should arrive with specific ideas regarding the
assigned reading material. Students are expected to contribute to classroom dialogue regarding textual analysis,
including (but not limited to) topics of style, tone, plot and symbolism. In addition to individual work, students will
work in groups throughout the semester.
Weekly Response Papers
150 points
Students will submit original responses to the weekly reading(s) via Blackboard. Responses consist of the student’s
comprehension of, reactions to and feelings about assigned reading(s). Students are expected to reference the
assigned literary text(s) within their response, and cite specific examples to make arguments and thorough
analysis. Response papers are each worth a maximum of 15 points, and will be due 9 a.m. Monday morning.
Presentations
150 points
Each student will make three individual in-class PowerPoint presentations, one on a sample writing from each of
the literary forms discussed throughout the semester (sf, p, d). Students will sign-up for presentations during the
first week of class. Students may only present on writings not discussed in class; writings discussed in-class are
not available for presentations. The goals of presentations are: students individually learn and apply concepts of
context, theme, plot and analysis and are able to share their original ideas with the class while practicing public
speaking. Each presentation is worth a maximum 50 points.
Textual Analysis Essay
150 points
Students will submit an essay critically exploring the elements of literature in an assigned reading. The essay must
cite specific passages of the literary text, and culminate in a written argument.
Midterm
50 points
A midterm designed to gauge course progress will be proctored in-class, and cannot be made-up.
Research Essay
250 points
Students will demonstrate comprehension of literary analysis and critical writing technique in the submission of a
research essay. Essay topics will be discussed and selected during Week 6. Students will submit an annotated
bibliography, outline, rough draft, final draft and an in-class presentation.
Final Exam
50 points
A final exam designed to gauge course comprehension will be proctored in-class, and cannot be made-up. The final
will consist of a response essay and multiple choice questions.
Please note: The instructor does not “give” grades. The student earns grades. You alone have the ability to affect
your progress and success in this course.
Late work will receive a 10% point deduction per day on the assignment grade. This means a perfect assignment
worth 100 points will automatically drop to 90 points after one day.
*Assignments turned in more than one week late will not be accepted. Drafts of larger assignments will not be
accepted for review after the due date.
In the case of military documented TDY or exercises, or any emergency or extenuating circumstances, please notify
me as soon as possible so that we may discuss alternative arrangements.
Tentative Schedule
The instructor may amend this schedule, as needed.
Date
Week 1:
February 24
Introduction to course
February 26
Writing About Literature
February 28
Textual Analysis and Response
Papers
“We Didn’t Start the Fire”
Group Project
Week 2:
March 3
March 5
March 7
In-Class
Assignments
Read Ch.27 & Ch.28
(p.1845-1857)
Read “The Elephant in the
Village of the Blind” and
(13) and “20/20” (16)
1st Response Paper (sf)
Discuss “The Elephant…”
Fiction: Plot and Character
Chapters 1&3
Fiction: Narrator and Setting
Chapters 2&4
Fiction: Symbolism and Theme
Chapter 5&6
Due
Read “The Birthmark”
(p.290)
Read “The Jewelry”
(p.90)
Presentations (sf)
Week 3:
March 10
Discuss “The Jewelry”
Fiction: Context
Chapter 7
Read “A Very Old Man with
Enormous Wings”
(p.356)
March 12
Read “Persepolis” and discuss
(p.21)
Read “The Yellow
Wallpaper”
(p.478)
March 14
Discuss “The Yellow Wallpaper”
2nd Response Paper (sf)
Read “Poetry: Reading,
Responding, Writing”
(p.670-691)
SPRING BREAK March 17-21 NO CLASS MEETINGS!!!
Presentations (sf)
Week 4:
March 24
Poetry: Poems and Speakers
(p.707)
Read “A Certain Lady”
(p.714)
March 26
Poetry: Situation and Setting
(p.735)
Read “To His Coy Mistress”
and “Dover Beach” (p.739741)
March 28
Poetry: Theme and Tone
(p.765)
Read “Barbie Doll” and
“London” ( p.770-772)
Poetry: Language and Word
Choice (p.788) and Sounds of
Poetry (p.825)
Read “Sex Without Love”
(p.793) and “The Charge of
the Light Brigade” (p.836)
Poetry: Visual Imagery
p.802
Read “The Twenty-Third
Psalm” and “The Death of
the Ball Turret Gunner”
(p.810-812)
Week 5:
March 31
April 2
3rd Response Paper (sf)
Textual Analysis Essay
Due
4th Response Paper (p)
April 4
Poetry: Symbol (p.813)
Presentations (p)
Week 6:
April 7
Read “The Wedding Ring”
and “Jundee Ameriki”
(p.822-823)
Poetry: Internal Structure
(p.857) and External Form
Read “Easter Wings”
(p.885) and “How Do I Love
Thee?” (p.894)
5th Response Paper (p)
April 9
Midterm
“We Didn’t Start the Fire”
discussion
Read “Emily Dickinson”
(p.945-953)
Midterm In-Class
April 11
Poetry: Context (p.908)
Presentations (p)
Read Ch. 29 and Ch.30
Introduce Research Essay
Discuss Ch.29 and 30
Begin Research
April 16
Drama: Elements of Drama
(p.1122,p.1180)
Begin Research
April 18
Drama: Begin “A Streetcar
Named Desire” (SND)(p.17771794)
Read Ch. 31
Draft Annotated
Bibliography
Discuss Ch.31
Drama: SND Scene 3 & 4
(p.1794-1808)
Finish scenes
Draft Annotated
Bibliography
7th Response Paper (d)
April 23
Drama: SND Scene 5-8 (p.18081828)
Finish scenes
Draft Outline
Annotated Bibliography
April 25
Drama: Finish SND
Begin Outline and
Rough Draft
Week 9:
April 28
Drama: TBD
Finish Outline
Rough Draft
8th Response Paper (d)
April 30
Drama: TBD
Presentations (d)
Rough Draft
Research Essay Outline
May 2
Drama: TBD
Presentations (d)
Rough Draft
Critical Approaches
Finish Rough Draft
Week 7:
April 14
Week 8:
April 21
Week 10:
May 5
May 7
Critical Approaches
Essay Peer Review
May 9
Essay Writing In-Class
Student Conferences
Week 11:
May 12
Final Exam
May 14
Essay Presentations
May 16
Essay Presentations
6th Response Paper (p)
9th Response Paper (d)
Research Essay Rough
Draft (Bring 2 Hard
Copies to class)
Finish Essay and Prepare
Final Presentation
10th Response Paper
(Reader’s Choice)
Research Essay and
Final Presentation