ENGL 220 World Literature I 1
CRN XXXXX
Instructor
Information
Columbus/Franklin Region
Dr. Maribeth E. Anderson
Ivy Tech
Phone #:
Course
Questions:
Columbus
Office Hours:
Pronto ID:
Contact Information
800-922-4838
Instructor
Ext. 5149
Phone #:
All course questions
Ivy Tech
should be asked through
E-mail:
Blackboard Messages.
Office
M, 9-11 online
By appointment
Location:
Pronto
manderso
Hour(s):
812-374-5149
manderso@ivytech.edu
Rm. 313, Main Bldg.
By appointment
For all issues related to your course, first contact your instructor. If your instructor is not able to
solve your issue, contact the following individuals:
 If you are having instructor related issues, contact the instructor’s supervisor.
 If you are having distance learning or technical issues, contact the IT Help Desk.
Instructor’s
Supervisor
Erin Lehman
Email
elehman4@ivytech.edu
Technical
Support
888-IVYLINE
(888-489-5463)
Option #4 (24/7)
Help Center
888-IVYLINE
(7am-1am)
ENGL 220 World Literature I 2
CRN 56276
Course Syllabus: ENG 220-0AJ
XXXXXX
COURSE TITLE: World Literature through the Renaissance
COURSE NUMBER: ENGL 220
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 English Composition
SCHOOL: Liberal Arts and Sciences
PROGRAM: Liberal Arts
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3
LOCATION: ARR
DAY & TIME: All deadlines will be Tuesdays, by 5am, Columbus IN time (EST)
Required Text & Materials:
The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Vols. A, B, & C, 3rd edition, 2012.
Access to Blackboard via Campus Connect and appropriate word processing software;
flash drive or other remote device
MLA style sheet (e.g., Hacker, A Pocket Style Manual, latest edition)
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: World Literature I introduces students to influential
world literature from ancient times through the mid-17th century. Included will be a
discussion of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that
shaped this literature. Students will analyze and evaluate classical world literature
with respect to themselves and also analyze and evaluate world literature in relation
to global contexts.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be expected to:
1.
Use critical thinking skills to gain insight into the cultural, historical, and literary
contexts of major Western and non-Western works.
Understand major Western and non-Western literary forms of written and oral
traditions, including fable, epic poetry, oratory, comic and tragic drama, and the
essay.
Explain the diversity of cultures and the commonalities of human experience
reflected in the literature of the world.
Examine oneself and one’s culture through multiple frames of reference,
including the perception of others from around the world.
Demonstrate an awareness of the tools of literary analysis, including knowledge
of appropriate terminology and of literary criticism.
Use effective academic writing skills including ethical handling of primary and
secondary sources.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study may include –

Literary Developments (oral tradition, invention of writing, development of
literary genres)
ENGL 220 World Literature I 3
CRN 56276



Literary Elements (theme, symbolism, setting)
Genres and sub-genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, essay)
Key texts in Western and non-Western literary traditions (American, African,
Asian, European, Middle-Eastern):
Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Literature
Ancient Athenian Drama
India’s Ancient Epics & Tales
Early Chinese Literature
Circling the Mediterranean: Europe & the Islamic World
India’s Classical Age
Medieval Chinese Literature
Japan’s Classical Age
Encounters with Islam
Europe & the New World
Policies:
All materials must be submitted in an appropriate format.
No plagiarized texts will be accepted.
No late assignments will be accepted; there are no make-ups for this course.
Attendance is taken every week via assignment logins; last date to withdraw
from this course with an automatic “W”: XXXXXXX.
Anyone requiring special assistance please contact this instructor and the
Director of Student Support & Development.
Students are responsible for following all policies and regulations as stated in
the student handbook.
Attendance Policy – Don’t Get Dropped from Class!
While it is important to be timely and on-schedule throughout any course, students need
to be aware of an important college policy. Ivy Tech performs administrative drops for
students who do not “attend” class early in the semester. Attendance in an online course
is determined by whether a student has submitted work or not. Assignments may actually
be due on another day (see course calendar), but students need to turn in something
worth points before the NW deadline in order to avoid being dropped for nonattendance.
To avoid being dropped for non-attendance, students must submit some assignment from
the course calendar no later than Sunday, XXXX, by 11:59 pm - Eastern Standard Time.
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR TEXTBOOK
All books and materials, unless otherwise noted, can be purchased from the Ivy
Tech online bookstore. To order the texts required for this class or any other online course, go to http://ivytech.bkstr.com. You can order all books and all
ENGL 220 World Literature I 4
CRN 56276
materials for all courses from this site – regardless of whether you are taking the
courses on campus or at a distance. Please note that you will need a copy of
your course schedule to accurately order your books and materials. You may
print a copy of your course schedule from Campus Connect at
http://cc.ivytech.edu.
Students who live in Indiana and surrounding states will normally receive their
book order within one day from the time the book is shipped from the
warehouse. Paying for overnight shipping on textbook orders from the
bookstore is normally not a good use of your money as it does not ensure
overnight processing of your order – it only ensures that once the book order has
been processed, it will be shipped out overnight.
SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY NEEDS
Because this is a web-based course, it is expected that all students who enroll in
the course have Internet access and a basic understanding of computer use (e.g.,
using e-mail, sending attachments via e-mail, using web browsers, using word
processing software such as Microsoft Word).
Please visit the Distance Learning Web site at:
http://www.ivytech.edu/distance/what-do-i-need.html for more information
related to technology requirements for online courses. Check with the nearest
campus bookstore for educational pricing if additional software is required for
this course.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
All drafts, papers, and portfolios for this class must be submitted in either Rich
Text Format (.rtf) or Word 2003 (.doc). Rich Text Format is preferred. Due to
the multitude of software products on the market, one consistent format must be
used in order to ensure that your instructor and your classmates will be able to
open and review your work. Please note that if you use Word 2007, you MUST
convert your files to Word 2003 or RTF before submitting. Consult the Click for
Help tab for more information on converting files to one of the required formats.
There is also information on converting files in the Resources area of your class.
Work submitted in a non-approved software format will not be graded.
COMPUTER DOWNLOADS
Please visit the Click for Help tab for information about computer downloads.
This link provides you with important computer information, including security
software, viewer software for users without Microsoft products, Adobe Reader,
Flash Player, Java, and more.
http://www.ivytech.edu/helpdesk/tech/downloads.html
ENGL 220 World Literature I 5
CRN 56276
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Remember, the Course Calendar is a good way to stay on top of course due
dates. Refer to it often. All work must be submitted by the date and time posted
in the course calendar. All times given in this course are Eastern Standard Time.
AM I REQURED TO COME TO CAMPUS FOR THIS COURSE?
No, you do not have to come to campus for this course. There are no
activities, labs, or assessments that require you come to campus.
INSTRUCTOR COMMITMENT
Ivy Tech Community College instructors are committed to responding to
students within 36 hours.
OPTIONAL CAMPUS SUPPORT
You are welcome to use the services and equipment available at the Ivy Tech
Campus most convenient to you. Services include academic advising,
equipment, libraries, and tutoring. Please locate the Ivy Tech campus most
convenient to you at http://ivytech.edu/campuses/.
Columbus/Franklin Campus:
ARC (Academic Resource Center): Rm. 1635, Center for Teaching &
Learning, in the Columbus Learning Center (314-8751)
College & Career Exploration Center, Columbus Learning Center, Rm. 1201
(314-8533)
VIRTUAL LIBRARY
The Ivy Tech Virtual Library is available to students on-and off-campus, offering full text
journals, books, and other resources essential for course assignments. The Virtual
Library can be accessed in several ways: from the “Resources” button in this course,
from the “Virtual Library” tab in Blackboard, and from the “Library” tab in Campus
Connect.
Academic Honesty Statement:
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value
intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate
academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational
achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests, or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No
student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may
be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other
forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other
ENGL 220 World Literature I 6
CRN 56276
academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This
includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.
Copyright Statement:
Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must
ensure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or
other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed in Ivy Tech
Community College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous, and do not
constitute any violation of any right of privacy.
ADA Statement:
Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide effective services and accommodations
for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation
because of a documented disability, you are required to register with the Director of
Student Support & Development at the beginning of the semester. If you will require
assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor immediately. Look for
evacuation procedures posted in your classrooms.
Personal Misconduct on College Property
The College may sanction a student for the following acts of personal misconduct that
occur on College property including, but not limited to, academic and administration
buildings, recreational facilities, and other College-serviced properties:
Possession of Firearms: Possession of any weapon or potential weapon on any College
property contrary to law or College policy; possession or display of any firearm on
College property, except in the course of an authorized activity.
Sale/Distribution of Firearms/Controlled Substances: Sale of any firearms from
college property or using College facilities, including computer accounts and telephones;
intentional possession of a dangerous article or substance as a potential weapon.
Violence: The use against any person of any mental, physical, written, or verbal abuse
that threatens, is perceived as threatening or endangers the health, safety, and wellness, or
promotes hatred or prejudice towards others is prohibited. This also includes fighting
and/or other disruptive behavior, which includes any action or threat of action which
endangers the peace, safety, or orderly function of the College, its facilities, sponsored
events on or off-campus, or individuals engaged in any approved activity.
V. Miscellaneous Judicial Procedure Information
A. Advisors
A person charged, a victim, or anyone providing testimony is entitled, at his/her expense,
to be accompanied by an advisor or support person of his/her choice. An advisor or
support person is limited to the role of advising. The advisor or support person may not
participate in the proceeding, may not question witnesses, and may not make any
statements during the proceeding.
ENGL 220 World Literature I 7
CRN 56276
A student with a disability affecting communication or a student who cannot effectively
communicate in the English language may seek a reasonable accommodation from the
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to allow an advisor or interpreter to present or
translate the proceedings.
B. Student Appeal of a Grade
When a student believes the final grade he/she received in a course is inaccurate, he/she
should make an appointment with the instructor who issued the grade or status and
explain the reason for this belief. This process must be initiated within 30 calendar days
of receiving the grade. The instructor and the student should make every effort to resolve
the issue. It is expected that most if not all misunderstandings will be resolved at this
level.
If the grade or status issue is not resolved the student can appeal in writing to the
instructor’s supervisor. This individual may be the department chairperson or program
chairperson. Once the student has appealed the grade or status with the chairperson, if the
issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction the student may appeal the department
chairperson, next higher chairperson or whoever is next in line.
The student’s next recourse is to appeal to the regional chief academic officer. The
student must notify the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of his/her intent to appeal
the grade. An appeals committee will be formed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs, consisting of a faculty member from the program or from the school in which the
program is housed, a faculty member from another school, the regional Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs or designee, the regional Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and
an optional fifth person, possibly staff. The appeals committee’s decision will be
forwarded to the student. Students not satisfied with the committee’s decision may make
a final appeal to the regional Chancellor.
C. Student Complaint Process
General Complaint
When a student believes he/she has a legitimate general complaint against the college,
faculty, or staff, he/she should make an appointment with that individual to discuss the
matter. This process must be initiated within fourteen (14) calendar days of the incident.
The student and the college, faculty, or staff should make every effort to resolve this
issue. It is expected that most, if not all, misunderstandings be resolved at this level.
If the issue is not resolved the student can express his/her complaint in writing to the
individual’s supervisor. Once the student has submitted his/her complaint in writing with
the individual’s supervisor, if the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction the
student may submit his/her complaint, in writing, to the Office Vice Chancellor for
Students Affairs.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will attempt to resolve the
complaint or determine a course of action, if appropriate. If the student disagrees with the
outcome of his/her complaint, then he/she may submit his/her complaint in writing to the
Office of the Chancellor. The Office of the Chancellor will review and attempt to resolve
ENGL 220 World Literature I 8
CRN 56276
the complaint and determine the next course of action. Any decision or action deemed
appropriate by the Chancellor is final.
Please note: A complete copy of the Code of Student Rights and
Responsibilities is available at www.ivytech.edu.
Right of Revision Statement:
This instructor retains the right to revise this syllabus at any time, allowing for
proper notification of students.
Methods of Evaluation:
Login
5
Blog.1 Introduction
5
Library Exercise
10
Journals (3 @ 20 pts each)
60
Discussion Boards (3 @ 20 pts each)
60
Web Forms (3 @ 20 pts each)
60
Web Posts (3 @ 20 pts each)
60
Quizzes
60
Midterm.1
20
Midterm.2
15
Project Outline
10
Project
50
Final.1 Objective
20
Final.2 Essay
20
Final.3 Reflection
45
Total Points:
500
ENGL 220 World Literature I 9
CRN 56276
Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89.99
C
70-79.99
D
60-69.99
F
59.99↓
An assignment worth 10 points would break down in the following manner:
10
100%
A
7.5
75%
C
9.5
95%
A
7
70%
C
9
90%
A
6.5
65%
D
8.5
85%
B
6
60%
D
8
80%
B
5.5
55%
F
You can always calculate your grade by adding up the total number of points you have
earned and dividing those by the total number of points possible. For example, if you
have earned 75 points out of 95 possible, you would have 79%, or a C.
WHEN YOU LOG INTO BLACKBOARD, YOU’LL SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPEN AS THE DEFAULT. PLEASE, ALWAYS READ THE POSTED
ANNOUNCMENTS. ALSO, I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU USING
MESSAGES, UNDER THE COMMUNICATIONS BUTTON. PLEASE
COMMUNICATE WITH ME USING THE SAME TOOL. THANK YOU!