English 112: Literature
Appreciation/ Women in Literature
NCCC Bridge Program- Course
Syllabus
Spring 2015
Ms. Amy Spicer
Room 206, M-F, 4th period
aspicer@lpcsd.org
Course Description:
This course
focuses primarily on reading, studying and writing about the elements of
fiction, poetry and drama. It will
promote critical reading, thinking and writing skills. We will study 20th and 21st
century works using established critical theory: New Criticism, Narrative
Theory, Biographical Criticism, Reader- Response Criticism and Feminist
Criticism. This course is a wonderful
opportunity for students explore literature, develop their writing skills and
receive college credit while still in high school. Taking this course will help prepare you for
the rigor of college studies.
Essential Question: How do female characters from different
settings in literature connect through similar struggles in life?
Credits: 3 Credits at NCCC and .5 Credit at LPHS
Required Texts:
Booth, Allison. The Norton Introduction to Literature
(Shorter 9th Edition)
Glaspell, Susan. “Trifles”
Stoppard,
Tom. “The Real Inspector Hound”
Williams,
Tennessee. “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Hosseini, Khaled. A
Thousand Splendid Suns
Alverez, Julia. In the Time of the Butterflies
Poetry
and various nonfiction pieces will be available as class handouts or on my blog.
Course Objectives:
Students
will accomplish the following:
1. Form a definition of literature, so they may
understand and appreciate the functions
of
literature and so they may distinguish between literary and non-literary writing.
2. Learn to distinguish the principal elements
of fiction.
3. Learn to distinguish the principal elements
of drama.
4. Learn to distinguish the principal elements
of poetry.
5. Read critically and practice critical
analysis, supporting assertions about the
meaning
and value of assigned readings with specific references to the texts.
6. Write arguments to support claims in an
analysis of substantive topics or texts, using
valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
7.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and
information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization,
and analysis of content.
8. Draw evidence from literary or informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
Upon exiting the course, students will be
able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
definition of literature.
2. Differentiate between literary and non-
literary writing and make qualitative
judgments
about the literary value of specific texts.
3. Differentiate prose from verse in terms of
purpose and formal characteristics.
4. Differentiate between fiction, drama, and poetry
in terms of purpose and formal
characteristics.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the principal
elements of fiction, drama and poetry.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature
and role of literary traditions.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic
concepts and terminology employed in literary analysis and criticism.
8. Demonstrate critical reading and writing
skills
Course Requirements:
- · Read each assigned text.
- · Participate in class discussions.
- · Follow NCCC attendance policy.
- · Respond to the readings both in writing and in class discussions.
- · Identify and apply literary and analytical theory to various works.
- · Compose essays using textual evidence to explore literary themes and support claims about the meanings of each text.
- · Complete all writing assignments, quizzes, and other work as assigned.
Grading and Expectations
Quizzes:
Students will complete reading
quizzes.
Papers: You will write three (3) critical papers about the
literature we study in class.
Final Exam:
You will complete a final exam
for this course in June.
Attendance:
Please see attached attendance policy from North Country Community
College.
Communication:
If you are absent from class, please go to my blog to see what you
missed. If you have further questions,
or if you need help, please send me an email: aspicer@lpcsd.org
Please
follow the rules of standard English in your emails.
Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of
class (unless otherwise noted). Late
homework may be accepted, but points will be taken off for each day it is
late. I reserve the right to refuse
homework after a period of time.
Evaluation: Grades
will be based upon your performance on exams, quizzes, writing assignments,
homework and class participation. The
percentage weights of each category are as follows:
Homework, Quizzes and Class
Participation: 30%
Critical Essays: 45%
Final Exam: 25%
Class Conduct: We have a great deal of work to do this year without any time to
be pulled of track by disrespectful and unnecessary behavior. In my room, you will treat each other and me
(as well as substitute teachers and guests) with respect. In turn, you will also be treated that
way. Negative comments and unacceptable
behavior will not be tolerated. This is
your one and only warning. If you do
disrupt the class you will deal with the administration, your parents and me.
Technology Use in Class:
If you have a laptop or tablet, you may bring it to class. Please leave your cell phones in your
binder/bag unless otherwise directed.
Online citizenship:
Do not post/share anything on the internet that would not be acceptable
in class. When in doubt, leave it out or
see me for guidance.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating is the willful
misrepresentation of any part or all of another’s work as one’s own. . .
Plagiarism in all of its forms is cheating. . . Students have an obligation to
themselves and to their fellow students to uphold the integrity
of their institution.
(State University of New York)
Any
cheating will result in a zero on the material, a referral to the office, a
note in your personal folder and a call to your parents. Integrity and character are more important
than an unearned grade.
Support
Systems:
* Me
* Your parents/ guardians
* Mrs. Hammaker
* Mr. Wood
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