Richland College
School of World Languages, Cultures & Communications,
Lavaca 208, 972-238-6943; ACCESS Office, A110, 972-238-6140
ENGL 2332 – World Literature
Instructor:
Office:
Hours:
Phone:
Email:
Mrs. M. Bland
North Garland High School,
Room 501, A1, A3, A4.
T, TR 2:30-3:00; W 6:45 – 7:15
972-675-3120
mbland@garlandisd.net
Course:
Section:
Engl. 2332
81965
Days/Times:
Room:
Term:
501
Fall 2014
Course Description: This course includes significant works representing a variety of cultures
from the ancient world to approximately 1600 C.E. For repeatability purposes, students who take
English 2331 should not also take English 2332 or 2333.
Catalog Description:
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the
colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in
Reading and Writing. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045213
ENGL Literature Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events,
and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or
regions.
2. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social,
political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression
during different historical periods or in different regions.
4. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and
humanities.
5. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically
correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.
Required Texts:
The Bedford Introduction to Literature. Ed. Michael Meyer. 8th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s,
2008.
Lawall, Sarah, Editor. The Norton Anthology of Western Literature. New York:
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2006. ISBN 0-393-92572-2
Additional relevant materials selected to augment the study of the literature.
Course Materials
3" three-ring binder
NGHS Planner
College-ruled paper
Pack of highlighters (at least four different colors)
Pens with dark blue or black ink
Flash drive
Course Outline:
Cycle 1:
Worldviews and Literary Periods
The Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
Allegory of the Cave
Selections from Bedford
Additional materials to meet AP/DC overlay requirements.
Invisible Man – Summer reading.
Full Process Paper and Cycle 1 Test
Cycle 2:
Medea and Oedipus the King
Selections from The Canterbury Tales
Renaissance poetry
Selections from Bedford
Additional materials to meet AP/DC overlay requirements.
Full Process Paper and Cycle 2 Test
Cycle 3:
Macbeth
Death of a Salesman
Range of poetry.
Selections from Bedford
Additional materials to meet AP/DC overlay requirements.
Full Process Paper and Final Exam
Assignments
Reading quizzes, writing exercises, in-class essays, and collaborative assignments will be given
unannounced throughout the course.
Process papers will be done both in and outside of class.
Participation:
Students should attend classes regularly, participate fully in class activities and discussions,
complete all class and homework assignments, and attend at least one personal conference with
the instructor.
Attendance:
In order to be successful, students must attend and participate in enrolled courses.
GISD guidelines as related to state attendance requirements must be observed. Students must be
present for 90% of all days in which instruction is offered in order to receive credit for the
course. Failure to attend the minimum required number of days will result in a course grade of
69 if the student's grade is 70 or above. If the student's grade is below 70, the actual grade will
be awarded regardless of attendance.
Late Policy:
The general policy for Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit courses at North Garland High School is that
students must submit their assignments at the required date and time. It is understood that on
rare occasions, extreme extenuating circumstances may occur that may warrant an extended due
date. Requests for such extensions should be submitted to the instructor in a letter signed by
student and parent. The letter should detail the reason for the request. The instructor will
consider each request on a case by case basis, and may or may not grant the request depending
on what action would best benefit the student.
Make-up Work:
Students shall be permitted to make up work missed due to extenuating circumstances,
participation in approved school-related activities, and suspension. It is the student's
responsibility to find out the assignments and make up the work within an appropriate period of
time (as outlined in the district's Grading, Grouping, and Reporting Procedures). A penalty of 20
points will be deducted from each assignment or test grade made up for unexcused absences.
Students who miss a class due to tardiness will be regarded as present and will not be allowed to
submit after class homework that was due at the start of class.
Grading:
The course consists of three grading cycles. Each of the three grading cycles will consist of eight
to twelve grades weighted according to the following percentages:
10% Participation in class discussions/collaborative
exercises/classwork/homework/quizzes/notebook/short writing assignments
45% Tests/essays/dialectical journals
45% Graded discussions/projects/papers
A midterm exam will be given. A final exam will be given at the end of the course. The course
grade will be calculated according to the following percentages:
86%
14%
The average of the three grading cycles
The final exam
(NGHS policies regarding final exam exemptions will apply. If a student is exempt from the
final exam, the average of the three grading cycles will comprise the course grade.)
Final Course Grade
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 59% or less
Writing Standards and Style:
Students will compose essays that adhere to grammatical and stylistic standards of academic
American English and that follow Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Essays will need
to adhere to topic and length requirements designated for each assignment. Correctly following
specific assignment guidelines, grammatical instruction, and MLA style will impact the student’s
success in the course.
Classroom Etiquette
Please treat each other and the instructor with respect. Be aware of the written and/or verbal
policies the instructor includes in the syllabus or says in class. As you would wish to be treated,
so treat others. In other words, by following the rules outlined below, you will be more
successful and less frustrated with your instructor and fellow students (and better prepared for
university and/or business life).
a. Practice open and honest communication. Communicate, politely, with your instructor if you
have a problem. Nothing can be solved if you approach your instructor in an offensive
manner, or demand the instructor solve your problems, or if you act out in class. Also,
nothing can be accomplished if you don’t talk to your instructor at all! Remember the golden
rule above: if you treat your instructor with respect, your instructor will treat you with
respect. This works for your fellow students, too!
b. Avoid asking for special treatment without good reason. Requests for special consideration
from the instructor (such as late papers, excused absences, etc.) are just that, requests. You
are asking the instructor for a favor. Your instructor must be fair to all students and may not
grant your request, or may grant it only with adequate documentation/evidence. Be aware of
this and respect the instructor’s decision.
c. Be prepared. Come to class prepared to write, discuss, work in groups, and ready to
cooperate. Being prepared and able to work with a team are the two most valued skills in the
business world! Have your reading done, drafts prepared, topics considered before you come
to class. This, above all else, demonstrates respect for yourself!
d. Listen! Listen to your instructor and your fellow students. Take notes when needed. Most
problems occur because deep and open listening has not been practiced. Considering what
has been said before reacting shows respect for the other person, as well as yourself.
e. Finally, respect other students and the instructor by coming to class on time and making sure
you turn off cell phones and pagers. Disrupting class is never respectful in anyone’s eyes!
Thank you for your attention. It is noticed and appreciated by your instructor and fellow
students.
Richland College Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Richland College’s QEP is called Learning to Learn: Developing Learning Power. The QEP
provides techniques, practices, and tools to help students develop the habits, traits or behaviors
needed to be effective and successful lifelong learners in college and in life. For more
information, please log onto http://www.richlandcollege.edu/qep/
Academic Honesty
Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating includes copying from another student’s test or homework paper, using materials not
authorized, collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test, knowingly
using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting the contents of an unadministered test, and
substituting for another person to take a test. Plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving
as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or
incorporation of it in one’s own written work. Collusion is the unauthorized collaboration with
another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements. Academic
dishonesty is a serious offense in college. You can be given a failing grade on an assignment or
test or even be suspended from college. Students who are determined to be involved in such
activities shall be punished as prescribed by college and Board policies outlined in the Student
Code of Conduct. You can access this information by going to
https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm .
Help with Writing:
 The Writing Center is located in Medina 216. There you can receive free tutoring by
appointment or on a drop-in basis. Phone: 972-238-6226. More info online at:
http://www.richlandcollege.edu/writing/
 The English Corner is located in Bonham 228. There you can receive supplemental
instruction and tutoring from qualified English instructors. No appointment is necessary. Ask
your instructor about the current the schedule, or see the schedule on the door of B228.
 Additional help is available on-line at: http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu
Academic Progress:
Students are encouraged to discuss academic goals and degree completion with their instructors.
Specific advising is available throughout the semester. Check
www.richlandcollege.edu/admissions/process.php for more details.
Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect
Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed; they are available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu
or by telephone at 972-613-1818. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising
Report, which is available in the Admissions and Student Records Office, T170.
Course Drop date
If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The
withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the official drop date,
November 13, 2014 for this course. Please see the list of Important Dates on the Academic
Calendar webpage at http://www.richlandcollege.edu/academiccalendar/
Institutional Policies
Please see the document: www.richlandcollege.edu/syllabusinfo/syllabiInformation.pdf
Raider Binder and Planner Policy
As one of its strategies to promote student success, NGHS requires that all students secure a
single three-inch binder and a Planner. The binder will contain a section for each course students
are taking. Students should bring the “Raider Binder” and Planner to class each day. Students
should organize and maintain the section for each course per instructions. Failure to comply
with the “Raider Binder” and Planner policy may impact course grades. The binder and planner
procedure will be discussed during student assemblies the first week of school.
Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.
Dual Credit Course Expectations: Acknowledgement and Acceptance
I understand and accept the specifications outlined in the syllabus for ENGL 2332, including
the extracted sections printed and initialed below.
Student's name:
Parent's name:
Writing Standards and Style:
Students will compose essays that adhere to grammatical and stylistic standards of academic
American English and that follow Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Essays will need
to adhere to topic and length requirements designated for each assignment. Correctly following
specific assignment guidelines, grammatical instruction, and MLA style will impact the student’s
success in the course.
Student's initials
Parent's initials
Evaluation Procedures:
Late work: The general policy for Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit courses at North Garland High
School is that students must submit their assignments at the required date and time. It is
understood that on rare occasions, extreme extenuating circumstances may occur that may
warrant an extended due date. Requests for such extensions should be submitted to the instructor
in a letter signed by student and parent. The letter should detail the reason for the request. The
instructor will consider each request on a case by case basis, and may or may not grant the
request depending on what action would best benefit the student.
Make-up Work: Students shall be permitted to make up work missed due to acceptable
extenuating circumstances, absences, participation in approved school-related activities, and
suspension. It is the student's responsibility to request the assignments and make up the work
within an appropriate period of time (as outlined in the district's Grading, Grouping, and
Reporting Procedures). A penalty of 20 points will be deducted from each assignment or test
grade made up for unexcused absences. Students who miss a class due to tardiness will be
regarded as present and will not be allowed to submit after class homework that was due at the
start of class.
Student's initials
Parent's initials
Withdrawal Policy
If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The
withdrawal request must be received in the College’s Registrar’s Office by November 13, 2014.
Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a
class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive
a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. See the appropriate high school Dual Credit
administrator before you drop because dropping this course may affect your high school credit.
For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas
Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no
more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an
exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the
allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you
cannot drop any other courses with a “W." Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping
courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas
County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access:
https://www1.dcccd.edu/coursedrops
Student's initials
Parent's initials
Academic Honesty Statement:
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism and collusion.
Cheating includes copying from another student’s test or homework paper, using materials not
authorized, collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test, knowingly
using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting the contents of an un-administered test, and
substituting for another person to take a test. Plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving
as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or
incorporation of it in one’s own written work. Collusion is the unauthorized collaboration with
another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements. Academic
dishonesty is a serious offense in college. You can be given a failing grade on an assignment
or test, failed for the course, or even be suspended from college. Students who are determined
to be involved in such activities shall be punished as prescribed by college and Board policies
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. You can access this information by going to
https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm .
Raider Binder and Planner Policy
As one of its strategies to promote student success, NGHS requires that all students secure a
single three-inch binder and a Planner. The binder will contain a section for each course students
are taking. Students should bring the “Raider Binder” and Planner to class each day. Students
should organize and maintain the section for each course per instructions. Failure to comply
with the “Raider Binder” and Planner policy may impact course grades. The binder and planner
procedure will be discussed during student assemblies the first week of school.
Student's name (Please print):___________________________
Parent's name (Please print): ________________________
Date: ___________________