Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix
Number
CRN:
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
ENC 1102
Course Title:
20463
Credit:
COMPOSITION: LITERATURE
3
Term:
Spring 2012
A composition course that focuses on writing based upon a study and analysis of the major
literary genres. Emphasis on writing a major research paper.
Leonard M. Miller
Contact
Information:
MillerL@lscc.local
BOX 165 Leesburg Campus
Office
Location:
Office Hours:
By Appointment Only
TBA
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail
communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
C OR HIGHER IN ENC 1101
Kennedy, X.J. and Dana Gioia, Ed. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry,
Drama, and Writing 11th ed. New York: Pearson-Longman, 2010.
STRONGLY Recommended: The Little, Brown Compact Handbook (Aaron 7th ed.
2009)
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and
Online Computer
Access Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will
do)
Notebook with pockets for handouts
Small stapler for clipping sheets
Pen (blue or black ink only)
Access to a College Dictionary and Thesaurus
Highlighter
FLASHDRIVE for your personal computer
Microsoft Word 2003 or better OR Open Office
Access to the Internet for research and email correspondence
1. Development of Composition Skills: Students will select an appropriate
subject, determine the purpose of writing, limit the subject, and
formulate a thesis statement which reflects the purpose of the essay.
Students will develop each composition through an introduction, topic
sentences, supporting details with explication/interpretation, and a
conclusion. In this course the thesis will be an idea drawn from a work
of literature. Students will revise, edit, and proofread their essays to
assure clarity, consistency, and conformity to the conventions of
standard American English. Students will develop an increased facility
with word usage and sentence structure. They will work toward
conciseness and preciseness. Students will review grammar and
mechanics as problems arise in their compositions.
2. Knowledge of and Practice with Research Techniques: Students will
practice research procedures and will demonstrate knowledge of
citation and documentation.
3. Appreciation of Literature: Students will think critically, analytically,
and logically while learning to work with abstract ideas and concrete
concepts. They will be expected to analyze and interpret, as well as
explicate the literature. Students will develop an aesthetic and
intellectual appreciation of literature through the study of selected
short stories, poems, and dramas. Students will analyze conflict,
character, theme, point of view, setting, mood, tone, and symbolism.
Students will demonstrate competence in composition and literary
analysis in essays and on examinations.
Outcome: To demonstrate analytical thinking skills with the ability to conduct close readings and to interpret and
analyze passages of literature.
Competencies: To demonstrate analytical thinking skills by assessing and evaluating writing samples and apply
basic principles of critical analysis in the development of a coherent and unified argument.
Outcome: To demonstrate the ability to select appropriate academic sources of literary criticism and to incorporate
literary theory into critical analysis essays based on literature employing an accepted academic documentation
system.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this
Course:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Competencies: Write formal research paper(s) utilizing proper MLA Style for format & documentation and utilize
academically accepted resources in the creation of research project(s).
Outcome: To write an essay that uses critical analysis and interpretation which illustrates college-level language
and communication skills.
Competencies: Write & edit essays that are free of surface issues, including grammar, spelling, & punctuation
issues.
Write & edit essays that employ accepted Standard English, use appropriate connotation/denotation, adopt an
academic level of formality, and avoid clichés, jargon, slang, doublespeak, etc.
Outcome: To identify and discuss, major periods, authors, themes and works in literature.
Competencies: Understand and apply critical reading skills in responding to and critically analyzing written text.
Utilize appropriate modes of rhetorical development, i.e. analysis and argument and apply literary theory in written
assignments.
Outcome: To recognize the importance of planning and creating projects in a timely manner to meet both a list of
criteria and a deadline.
Competencies: Use the writing process to follow through a major research project: choosing an appropriate topic,
formulating a valid thesis, outlining a project, gathering resources, producing the paper/project, revising it
thoroughly, & proofreading it effectively.
Academic Integrity:
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the
basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an
ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that
work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information
and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well,
including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible
conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog
for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately
to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the
Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any
Privacy Policy
(FERPA):
Attendance /
Withdrawal Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific
information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then
go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34
CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records.
In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records
located in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
1. Students ARE REQUIRED to notify the instructor concerning any
planned or unplanned absence from class. Instructor’s email is noted
earlier in this document.
2. Students may not miss more than THREE classes, either consecutively
or not, without penalty. Although extenuating circumstances may exist
and will be taken into consideration on an individual basis, students can
expect the final grade to be dropped ten points off their current average
for each additional absence over the three absence limit.
3. PLEASE NOTE: Tardies 20 minutes or more will be considered an
absence.
Any student desiring to WITHDRAW from this, or any other, class is advised to check
the LSCC catalogue for guidelines and/or their academic advisor for help with that
decision.
The last day to WITHDRAW with a “W” is Friday, March 23, 2012.
Major Literary Analysis Research Essay………..………………………………….35%
(5-7 pages-1 primary & 3 secondary sources)
Shorter Literary Analysis Research Essay……………………………….……....…20%
Methods of
Evaluation:
(3-5 pages-1 primary & 1 secondary source)
Reader Response Journals and other Assigned Pieces to Longer Assignments……15%
Class Participation……...…..………………………………………………....…....15%
Quests and Final Exam…………………………………...………………………...15%
Completed and Documented Forms detailing Learning Center assistance for ENC 1102 assignments
will earn EXTRA CREDIT. (1 point per visit. MAXIMUM=5 points total to final average.)
Grading Scale:
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
PERCENTAGE
89.5-100
79.5-89.4
69.5-79.4
59.5-69.4
0-59.4
COURSE CALENDAR FOR ENC 1102-20463 WILL FOLLOW THIS SYLLABUS
1. No other Professor/Instructor’s rules supersede the following rules.
These policies are in force for all ENC 1102 classes under Leonard M.
Miller’s instruction.
2. ABSOLUTELY NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES SHOULD BE ON
DURING CLASS; ALL ARE TO BE PUT OUT OF SIGHT AND
OUT OF REACH. This is the first warning. Students breaking this rule
will be asked to immediately leave the class, no matter how much time
is left in the period or under what circumstances. This dismissal will
Classroom Rules and
Policies (cont’d)
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
constitute an UNEXCUSED FULL ABSENCE in the record for that
day. IF there is an extenuating emergency pending at home or in your
life where you may need to be contacted, please consult the instructor
IMMEDIATELY for advice on how to handle this situation.
3. Each student is required to sign in on the attendance sheet upon
entering each class. This should not be done at the end of class. This is
the final record of student attendance. NO ONE IS TO SIGN IN FOR
SOMEONE ELSE. Infractions of this rule will warrant dismissal from
class, counted as an absence. Any student forgetting to sign in will be
noted as absent.
4. Everyone in class is to be treated with respect and courtesy. No
interruptions or disrespectful comments will be tolerated. Students
breaking this rule will be asked to immediately leave class as well, at
the discretion of the instructor.
5. All work is to be handed on the due date specified on the assignment
AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, unless otherwise directed. Late
work is ACCEPTED but is penalized ONE FULL GRADE for each
day late. Students may send work to MillerL@lscc.edu as a MicroSoft
Word attachment, but that work will only be considered on time IF it is
stamped on the date with the time of class, or before, on the email.
6. All work for this class must be word processed, double spaced, size 12
font, Times New Roman. Headings for all work will be according to
MLA format (Demonstrated in class).
7. Class Participation is an important aspect in any class. Strong class
participation can be achieved through consistent attendance,
willingness to add to the class’s learning either with a question,
response, or pertinent comment, cooperation both with the instructor
and with others in the class, and, maybe most importantly, consistently
exemplary positive attitude throughout the semester. Attendance and/or
tardiness are also considered within this category. In addition, student
preparation for class with assigned work is also noted and assessed
daily in this category. (Please see Class Participation Rubric.)
8. The only way that the instructor can communicate with the students,
and visa-versa, is through Laker email. Check it several times daily and
respond when necessary. Your not being able to do so does not cause
an emergency situation for anyone else.
9. Students, myself included, are to come to class prepared with assigned
work, appropriate materials, and positive attitude needed for learning
and guiding
10. All students are to procure a copy of LSCC’s Student Handbook and
become totally familiar with it for any questions regarding College
policy and services.
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated
in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in
accordance with Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor,
considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor
reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community
College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques
without prior notice or obligation to the student.
IMPORTANT SEMESTER DATES—Spring 2012
January 9—Classes Begin
January 14—Drop Deadline w/ Refund
January 16—Martin Luther King Day: No Classes
March 4-11—Spring Break
March 12—Classes Resume
April 23—Classes End
April 24-30—Final Exams
May 3—Grades Available on LOIS
May 4—Graduation
MAJOR DUE DATES AT-A-GLANCE
Jan. 16—Reader’s Journal #1*
March 11 (Sunday)—Journal #4*
Jan. 19—Quest #1
March 12—Grade Averages Distributed
Jan. 30—Reader’s Journal #2*
March 19—Oedipus the King completed
March 21—Topic Proposal #2*
Feb. 6—Quest #2
Topic Proposal #1*
March 28—Quest #4
Feb. 8—LSCC Library Presentation (tentative)
(alternate date: 2/20)
April 4—Working Works Cited #2*
April 11—Quest #5
Feb. 13—Working Works Cited #1*
April 16—Rough Draft of Major Lit Analysis
HARD COPY to class for PEER REVIEW
Death of a Salesman completed
Feb. 20—Quest #3
Feb. 22—Short Literary Analysis DUE by 11 pm*
HARD COPY to class for PEER REVIEW
April 18—Major Lit Analysis DUE by 11 pm*
Feb. 29—Journal #3
April 23—LAST CLASS
SPRING BREAK—March 4-11
Classes Resume—March 12th
FINAL EXAMS begin on April 24
Check Final Exam Schedule for ENC 1102 Final Exam.
Course Calendar Follows
COURSE CALENDAR-ENC 1102-20463
WEEK
DATES
CLASS TOPIC/ACTIVITY
READING & ASSIGNMENTS:
DUE on the NEXT CLASS (unless noted otherwise)
1/9
Class Introductions;
Course Overview/Expectations: (RIGOR!)
Syllabus Explanation
Kennedy & Gioia: pp. 14-16; 77-79; 107-108; 25-29
Also, please read Updike’s “A&P” (16-20); Kincaid’s “Girl” (54344); and Mason’s “Shiloh” (569-578)
1/11
Lecture: “Plot, Character, Setting, & Point of View”
Writing a Reader Response Journal
What IS Literary Analysis? How is it different from
Literary Response and Reporting?
Journal #1 due for 1/16 (Learning Center Assistance?)
(electronically to millerl@lscc.edu See specific instructions)
Read and highlight Kennedy: Part 4 Writing pp. 1960-1969 & pp.
1972-1984, and Little, Brown pp. 439-448 “Reading and Writing
About Literature (due 1/19). Material for Final Exam.
1/16
MLK DAY No class; college is closed.
Reader Response Journal (1 page) is due
electronically by 11 pm.
Read and highlight Kennedy: Part 4 Writing pp. 1960-1969 & pp.
1972-1984, and Little, Brown pp. 439-448 “Reading and Writing
About Literature (due 1/19). Material for Final Exam.
Quest #1 scheduled for 1/19 covering material 1/9-1/16
1/19
Quest #1 on assigned material/readings (45 min.)
(Makeups for quests will only be allowed on a case
by case basis. Written documentation required.)
Class Discussion of Readings.
Class Participation Expected and Assessed.
Finish Lecture #1.
Read “Tone and Style” (148-151);
Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” (152-155) &
Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron” (215-220)
1/23
Quizzes returned and reviewed.
Journal #1: Shared in Class
Reader Response: What to do; What NOT to do.
Literature discussed.
Read “Irony” (167-168);
T. C. Boyle’s “Greasy Lake” (125-132); O. Henry’s “Gift of the
Magi” (169-172); and Ha Jin’s “Saboteur” (173-180)
1/25
Lecture: “Tone and Style” Stories discussed.
Reader Response Journal #2 due 1/30 (Hemingway-Jin)
(Learning Center Assistance?)
1/30
Short Essay of Lit Analysis assigned due 2/22.
Lecture: Irony and Plot Twists
“Connecting the Dots: Reading, Comprehending,
and Analyzing”
Reader Response Journal #2 due tonight by 11PM
“Percolate” on possible Literary Analysis Topic for Short Essay #1 .
Read “Theme” (183-185) and “Symbol” (223-225)
Read Jackson’s “The Lottery” (247-253); Cisnero’s “The House on
Mango Street” (518-519); Oates’s “Where Are You Going, Where
Have You Been?”
2/1
Class Discussion: Bringing it all together—Stories
read, Terms studied, Discussions, etc.
Quest #2 Feb. 6th covering reading from 1/19-1/30.
Topic Proposal due Feb. 6th electronically by 11 PM. (See specific
instructions.) (Learning Center Assistance?)
2/6
Quest #2 (40-45 mins)
Topic Proposal for Short Literary Analysis due
TONIGHT by 11 pm, electronically to
millerl@lscc.edu.
The A-C-E-I-T: How to Write an Analytical Essay
Read in Little,Brown: pp.439-448 “Reading and Writing About
Literature.”
Begin researching your topic for Short Essay #1 due 2/22.
Read Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” (436-447).
1
2
3
4
5
2/8
6
2/13
2/15
LSCC Library: James Cason: Finding Reliable and
Scholarly Sources for Literary Analysis.
(Alt. date: 2/20)
Produce a “Working” Works Cited (MLA format) for Short Essay #1
due electronically 2/13. (Learning Center Assistance?)
In Class Viewing: Dramatic Interpretation of “The
Yellow Wallpaper” (FILM)
“Working” Works Cited (MLA format) for Short
Essay #1 due TONIGHT, electronically, to
millerl@lscc.edu by 11 pm.
Reading criticism and background of “The Yellow Wallpaper” (447454).
Be prepared to answer and discuss in class: What makes this material
“analysis” rather than “summary” or a “report” of other criticism?
2/20--Quest #3 on “The Yellow Wallpaper,” ACEIT, and story’s
criticism.
FILM: The Yellow Wallpaper cont’d
Discussion: Group activity using text-generated
questions
Work diligently on Short Literary Analysis #1 due 2/22.
(Learning Center Assistance?)
Quest #3 on “The Yellow Wallpaper,” ACEIT,
and story’s criticism (Alt. date: 2/22)
Short Literary Analysis #1 is due next class, electronically, by 11
pm to millerl@lscc.edu
(Alternate date: James Cason: Finding Reliable and
Scholarly Sources for Literary Analysis.
GO TO LSCC LIBRARY.)
Bring draft to class 2/22 for peer editing, feedback, conferencing, etc.
Bring HARDCOPY of draft (in whatever shape or state of
completion) to class 2/22 for class activity.
Peer Editing/Conferencing Short Literary Analysis
#1 in class.
(Alt. date for QUEST #3)
Due 2/27: Marquez: “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” pp.
352-357. Be ready to discuss the tone of the story.
AND Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” pp 455-461. Criticism and
background on “Everyday Use” pp 462-470. Be ready to discuss.
2/27
Class Discussion: Marquez and Walker.
Group Activity/Presentations—continued 2/29.
Reader Response Journal #3: Marquez and/or Walker, due
electronically by 11 pm 2/29.
2/29
Class discussion activity is continued.
“Putting It All Together” before SPRING BREAK.
Read Kennedy: Part 3--Drama pp. 1106-1110 and “The Theater of
Sophocles,” “Staging,” “Dramatic Structure,”
“Role of Greek Drama,” “Tragedy & Empathy,” “Tragic Hero,”
“Katharsis,” “Recognition & Reversal” pp. 1158-1164. Also: Robert
Fitzgerald: pp 1239-1240 and “Terms for Review” pg. 1241.
2/20
7
2/22
8
10
3/5-3/7
SPRING BREAK!!!
NO CLASS
COLLEGE CLOSED
*Make sure that you are prepared for
Monday, 3/12!!
Making sure you have submitted Journal #4
by 11 pm 3/11 to millerl@lscc.edu.
3/11
3/12
Focused Reader’s Response Journal #4 due on Sunday, 3/11:
Making the connections between literature and our lives: What is
the source of particular “hero worship” in Thebes and what do the
“oppressed” Thebans hope for? How is this ancient theme and/or
storyline seen in our present day headlines?
(DUE: Sunday, 3/11, electronically, by 11 PM.)
Discussion of Hero Worship and our Lives.
Begin the video: The History of the Ancient Theater
Discussions: ancient theatrical conventions
Complete reading Oedipus the King by Monday, March 19th. The play
ends on page 1202.
Assignment: Major Literary Analysis due 4/18
TOPIC PROPOSAL due 3/21
Lecture: Why are WE reading Greek drama? And
why OEDIPUS?
Begin film: Oedipus the King
Please begin thinking about and planning what you’ll want to
research and write about for your Major Literary Analysis.
Complete reading Oedipus the King for next class.
Be ready to discuss: What is the irony that centers around Oedipus
and the source of defilement in the play? How did it occur? How is
the tragedy sharpened?
3/19
You should have finished reading Oedipus the King.
Continue film: Oedipus the King
Class Discussion source of Irony, Conflict , and
Tragedy.
Quest #4- Ancient Greek drama and Oedipus 3/28.
Topic Proposal for Major Literary Analysis due 3/21,
electronically, to millerl@lscc.edu, by 11 pm.
3/21
Complete film: Oedipus the King.
Class Group Activity/Discussion.
Begin researching for Major Literary Analysis due 4/18.
Working Works Cited 4/4, electronically, by 11 pm.
3/26
Tying up loose ends and connecting the dots:
Oedipus the King and modern examples of the tragic
hero.
No NEW WORK ASSIGNED. Catch up for upcoming
assignments.
3/28
Quest #4: Ancient Greek Drama, Tragedy, The
Tragic Hero, and Sophocles’ Oedipus the King.
3/14
12
13
Read Oedipus the King: pp. 1165-1187 end of Scene II (top).
Journal #4 due Sunday, 3/11, by 11 PM!
Grade Averages Distributed.
11
Enjoy and Return Safely WITH Journal #4.
Begin reading Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman pp. 1772-1781.
End with Biff: “Doesn’t he know Mom can hear that?” MAKE SURE
you do not skip over stage directions and italicized sections!
Please note how the characters view the past and relate to each other.
4/2
Introduction to Modern 20th Century American
Theater: O’Neill, Odetts, Hellman, Williams, Miller,
etc.
Class Discussion: How do the characters Willy,
Linda, Biff, and Happy view the past? What are the
similarities? What are the differences?
Please continue reading pp. 1781-1790 (top where Charley says,
“Don’t call me disgusting, Willy.” Be able to identify Bernard and
Charley.
4/4
Working” Works Cited page due for Major Literary
Analysis, electronically, by 11 PM.
Please read 1790-1802 to the end of Act I.
Quest #5: Act I Death of a Salesman on 4/11
Lecture: The “motif” in Death of a Salesman.
Death of a Salesman video
Continue working on Major Literary Analysis due 4/18.
4/9
Discussion of Act I—What is confusing to the reader
that becomes clear to a viewing audience?
Death of a Salesman video continued.
Begin reading Act II (pp. 1802-1816 to where Charley says, “Jesus!”)
Continue working on Major Literary Analysis due 4/18.
4/11
Quest #5: Act I of Death of a Salesman, Miller,
and class notes.
4/16
Work Period: Peer Editing, Conferencing, Revising,
Rewriting, Polishing, etc—Major Literary Analysis
due April 18th, electronically, by 11 PM.
Return Quest: #5.
Work on Revising, Rewriting, Editing, Polishing Major Essay
4/18
Concluding Death of a Salesman.
Begin Prepping for Final Exam. Last class is Monday.
Check Exam Schedule for our Assigned Time.
14
15
16
Major Literary Analysis due by 11 PM.
4/23
LAST CLASS! Final Exam Preparation: What to
study; How to Prepare.
Finish reading Act II including the Requiem.
Have a rough draft of your Major Literary Analysis for April
16th. I will allow for Peer Editing, Conferencing, Rewriting,
Revising, Polishing, etc.
Begin preparing for Final Exam
LAST CLASS: April 23.
EXAM WEEK: April 24-30.
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Please check FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE for exact time and
location of your ENC 1102 EXAM.
MAKEUPS CANNOT BE GIVEN SO ATTENDANCE IS
MANDATORY.