Wayland Baptist University
Schofield Barracks
Fall III, 2007 (Ten Week Term 10/2-12/14)
Tuesday evenings 5:30-10:00
Instructor: Rebecca A. Powell, M.A.
E-mail: professorpowell@gmail.com
Additional method: Telephone 429-9121
ENGL 1302.2 Composition and Reading
Catalog Course Description: Readings from imaginative literature; the research paper and shorter
critical and interpretive essays.
Additional Description: Students will learn how to read, interpret and appreciate written works and how
to write clearly and effectively, using the writing process. Class discussions and exercises will center on
close readings of assignments, group work, individual practice, creative writings and peer editing. All
reading assignments must be completed prior to each class meeting.
Prerequisite: English 1301 Composition and Rhetoric
Required Textbook:
*Beaty, Jerome, et al, eds. The Norton Introduction to Literature: Shorter 9th Edition (or 9th edition). New
York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2001
*Suggested Texts:
Hacker, Diana, ed., The Bedford Handbook. 6th Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's. 2002,
or similar writing handbook.
Recommended Materials:
*Slender pocket portfolio or similar folder for submitting essays
3-ring binder or similar organizer with ample supply of standard 81/2"x11" loose-leaf paper (Use for
writing process, essays and in class writings).
Collegiate dictionary
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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, poetry, and drama.
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.
The more the student puts into the course, the higher his or her outcome competencies will be.
Course Requirements and Means of Assessment:
Grading: Your course grade will be based primarily on your performance on critical response essays, inclass writings, critical essays, participation and attendance, and an oral presentation covering one of the
three main areas of course content.
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Points are assigned as follows:
Assignment:
Due:
Critical Response Essays
Classes 2-10
Oral Presentations
Class 3, Class 6, Class 9
Attendance and Participation
Each class
Final Exam:
Class 10
Total score possible
Grades are assigned according to the following scale:
90-100% = A ("Excellent")
80-89% = B ("Good")
70-79% = C ("Average")
60-69% = D ("Poor")
Below 60% = F ("Failing")
Percentage:
50%
10%
10%
30%
100%
Critical Response Essays (50%):
These critical response essays are designed to show your competence in discussing the three genres (short
story, poetry and drama) we cover in this class. Essays are generally one to two pages in length, typed.
Responses are assessed for proper length and format and critical content. Essays are due at the beginning
of each class.
Oral Presentations (10%):
You will make a short oral presentation on an element of literature from each of the three genres we
cover: short story, poetry and drama. An outline and typed summary or paraphrase of the text to be
presented must be submitted with each presentation.
Final Exam: Written (30%):
Your final exam will cover some of the elements of literature we have studied for one of the three genres
covered in this class.
Attendance and Participation (10%):
Attendance and participation are extremely important. Be prepared for class discussions, oral review,
reading selections from the text, providing feedback during group exercises, peer editing, and contributing
to a positive experience for classmates during this term. I generally excuse one absence if you provide
proper notification. However, I handle any absence or tardy on a case-by-case basis. Be advised that if
you have 3 or more absences, you run the risk of failing this course.
Attendance: 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 dean. Any student who misses 25
percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will 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.
Tardiness is disruptive to the instructor, your fellow students and yourself. Generally, coming to class
more than half an hour late or leaving more than half an hour early means you could lose points for that
class.
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If you must miss class or will be more than half an hour late or are leaving early, please leave a message
at the Wayland office or notify me in advance. All late/make up work is your responsibility and is due
by Class 9. Unexcused late assignments may receive point deductions.
Classroom Policies:
During class meetings, no cell phones, pagers or other interruptions are allowed. Each student is
encouraged to communicate with me regarding concerns or questions about class material or expectations.
I ask that each student respect the learning environment by refraining from using profane language or
inappropriate comments in written work and in the classroom.
Academic Honesty: Plagiarism (copying another’s ideas or words and presenting them as your own) is a
serious academic offense. Be sure you have not borrowed or stolen anyone else's writing. A simple rule:
give credit where credit is due. We will cover proper source citation in this class. If I determine your
written work has been plagiarized, all or in part, you will receive an "F" for the entire assignment and
could receive an "F" for the course. No form of cheating will be tolerated.
WBU Statement: It is University policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program
or activity in the University. Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities at the first class
meeting. (Documentation of disability may be required.)
Tentative Instructional Schedule (Note: This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.)
Date
Tues 10/9
Note the
later start
date for this
term!
Class
1
Business/Discussion/Exercises
General Business: syllabus overview and course
expectations; introductions. Review reading and
writing effectively.
Discussion: Elements of short stories: Listen to a story
on CD.
Preparation for readings in Class 2
Tues 10/16
2
General Business: Collect CRE 1 (Cathedral or
Roman Fever);
Discussion: Plot, Setting, Characters, Themes and
Symbolism in “Cathedral” and “Roman Fever.”
Preparation for readings in Class 3
Tues 10/23
3
General Business: Collect CRE 2;
Discussion: Whole text analysis of “A Wall of Fire
Rising”
Oral Presentations: Short Story selection (submit
outline and summary/paraphrase)
Preparing for Poetry (use CD selections).
Homework/Notes
Writing for Class 2:
Critical Response Essay 1 (on either
Cathedral or Roman Fever);
(Note: Responses will be indicated as
“CRE”and numbered 1-9)
Readings for Class 2:
“Cathedral” 20;
“Roman Fever” 110
Writing for Class 3:
CRE 2; outline and
summary/paraphrase for oral pres.
Readings for Class 3:
“A Wall of Fire Rising” 252
Writing for Class 4:
CR 3 (one of the assigned poems);
Essay
Readings for Class 4:
“Tally Stick” 596;
“Wedding-Ring” 613;
“At the San Francisco Airport” 685
“One Art” (handout)
3
Tues 10/30
4
General Business: Collect CRE 3 (one of the assigned
poems)
Discussion: Tone, Speaker, Situation and Setting in
assigned poems.
Writing for Class 5:
CR 4 (one of the assigned poems);
Readings for Class 5:
“My Papa’s Waltz” 691; “My
Father’s Garden” 706; “Do Not Go
Gentle” 791; “Sestina” 792
CD selections
Preparation for Readings in Class 5
Tues 11/6
5
General Business: Collect CRE 4 (one of the assigned
poems)
Discussion: Poetic language and structure
Preparation for Readings in Class 6
Tues 11/13
6
General Business: Collect CRE 5 (one of the assigned
poems)
Discussion: Whole text analysis of selected poems.
Oral Presentations: Poetry selection (submit outline
and summary/paraphrase)
Tues 11/20
7
Preparing For Drama
General Business: Collect CRE 6 (Trifles or Act I)
Discussion: “Trifles”; Act I of selected play and film
clip.
Preparation for Readings in Class 8
Tues 11/27
8
General Business: Collect CRE 7 (Act II or Act III) a
Discussion: Act II & III of selected play. Film clip.
Preparation for Readings in Class 9
Tues 12/4
Tues 12/11
9
10
Writing for Class 6:
CRE 5 (one of the assigned poems);
outline, summary/paraphrase for oral
pres.
Readings for Class 6: The Way a
Poem Looks pp 795-802
Writing for Class 7:
CRE 6 (Trifles or Act I);
Readings for Class 7: “Trifles” 653675; play TBA pt. 1 (Acts 1)
Writing for Class 8:
CRE 7 (on Act II or Act III);
Readings for Class 8:
Part 2 of selected play
(Act II&III)
Writing for Class 9:
CRE 8 on (Act IV or Act V); outline
and summary/paraphrase for oral
pres.
Readings for Class 9:
(Acts IV & V)
General Business: Collect CRE 8 (Act IV or Act V)
Discussion: Part 3 of selected play. Film clip.
Oral Presentations: Drama selection (submit outline
and summary/paraphrase)
Writing for Class 10: CRE 9
Study for Final Exam
General Business: Collect CRE 9
Note: CREs can be picked up from
WBU Aiea office approximately 2
days after the term ends.
Final Exam: Written
No new readings for Class 10
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