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FIRST THREE DAYS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT In order to
remain in the course, a student must post a Personal Introduction by midnight
of the third day of the quarter. The deadline for Summer Quarter 2015 is
midnight Wednesday, July 8th, 2015. Students
who fail to meet
this deadline regardless of reason, will be dropped from the course to
make room for students on the waiting list. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING SUMMER QUARTER Regular academic quarters run eleven weeks, but summer quarters run
only seven. This may seem an advantage
on first glance, but, in fact, it presents hardships that are less evident in
eleven week quarters. First, though
summer quarter is four weeks shorter, course content and requirements do not
change. This means assignments will come much more quickly and require much more
time per day than required by a standard eleven week quarter. In addition,
this course requires a great deal of college-level reading; what this means
is that if you struggle with reading, World Literature 271 is likely not the
course for you, particularly during a shortened quarter. Before beginning the
course, I recommend you review your time commitments for the summer and be
sure to complete the reading diagnostic mentioned later in this syllabus to
get a sense for the level of language to expect. Masterpieces
of World Literature 271 Syllabus Both a "D" and a
"W" Course Summer 2015
Syllabus Instructor: Jim Roth Contact
Information: PLEASE USE CANVAS EMAIL for all course
communications. School
website:
http://ol.scc.spokane.edu /jroth REQUIRED TEXT: OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ü
Regular, reliable access to the Internet (using a mobile phone is NOT recommended) ü
A minimum of 15 hours per week for reading,
writing, study, and reflection ü
College-level competency in reading skills and
written English* This
section of English 271 is a fully online college transfer literature
(humanities) course that offers both a Diversity (‘D’) and a Writing (‘W’)
endorsement. *Required Reading Level When
you glance through the text, you will immediately see that the material will
require advanced reading skills and a good amount of time to prepare. Please assess your reading level
immediately and find an alternative course at once if you feel your reading
skills are not advanced enough. Please
remember that you will be responsible for a close reading of all
assignments. You can find a brief Reading Skills Assessment activity by
clicking on the CANVAS Quizzes tab. COURSE
DESCRIPTION English
271 explores both diversity and continuity in the written expression of
multiple world cultures from the dawn of literacy to the Early Modern period
(to 1650).
Selections will include, but may not limited to, The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Eastern Tradition, the Ramayana,
the Hebrew
Bible, selected parts of The Iliad and The Odyssey, the Koran, Dante’s Inferno, Don Quixote, and Hamlet. The goal is to make this literature accessible and
enjoyable. View
SCC
English Department Learning Outcomes A Caution concerning World Masterpieces 271 This
literature course offers different views on potentially controversial
subjects, most particularly religion.
The authors and cultures we will read held as fervently to their
“truths” as we do to ours. If you are devoted to your “truth” in such a way
that hearing or reading contradictory ideas might offend you or distress you,
I suggest you drop this course immediately. THE
COURSE WEEK Generally,
our course week runs from Tuesday morning through Monday at midnight. WEEKLY
WORKLOAD Assuming
that your reading skills are college-level, please reserve an average of 15
hours a week for our course. This
average combines the weekly classroom hours an on-campus course would require
with the additional 10 hours of homework. THE
COURSE JOURNAL
(please see Literature
Journal Assignment information later in this module. PLAGIARISM
AND CHEATING Plagiarism
is the intentional or unintentional representation of someone else’s words
and ideas as your own. It is academic
theft and will not be tolerated. Any
act of plagiarism, intentional or not, will mean failure of the
assignment. More than one instance of
plagiarism will mean failure of the course. Cheating covers a variety of different methods, but
generally turning in work that is not your own. Don't cheat; you are only
hurting yourself. Please read the Arts
and Sciences Dean’s Letter before continuing. OTHERS Registered
sex offenders (RSO’s) may be enrolled in SCC classes. Persons interested in seeking
the identity of these person(s) may obtain further information from the
Campus Security Office. At
all times, whether on campus or taking online courses, be cautious of your
personal safety and be very careful of any relationships or attachments you
form with others you meet through college courses and activities. Students
in online courses must be particularly careful since there is no opportunity
to screen others in person. In
addition, online students may put too much trust in classmates because the
interaction is through a legitimate college course such as ours. Community
Colleges of Spokane is committed to the safety and well-being of students,
faculty, and staff. The entire SCC community, whether on-campus or online, is
responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment. Please
report any suspicious activities to the Campus Security Office immediately. Please
read and follow suggestions in the Campus
Safety Update. GETTING
BACK TO YOU I
will do my best to respond within 24 hours to emails that I receive between
7:30 to 2:30 on school days. If you
have a question over the weekends or holidays, please allow 48 hours. The best thing to do is preview the new
CANVAS module early in the course week and ask questions as soon as possible. PROPER ENGLISH AND COURTESY IN COURSE COMMUNICATIONS Whether
we like it or not, others judge us by how well we use the language. In
addition, the use of Standard Written English demonstrates respect for
ourselves, our language, our readers, and our message. Because of these
facts, and the fact that this is a ‘W’ course, part of your grade this
quarter will be determined by the quality of English you use is all course
communication, including e-mails and postings. Please
be aware that I will not respond to
e-mails nor will I accept or grade any assignments written in substandard
English. In addition, I will not
read nor will I respond to e-mails written in Textlish
(“texting English”). Finally, I will
not read nor will I respond to communications that are impolite or
discourteous. Please practice
email etiquette is all course communications. MAKING
UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless
of reason so please don’t ask.
The good news is you will have plenty of “lead time” for each assignment. [ Please note: Any assignment that has a time and date stamp
later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what the reason and
will receive no credit. This late assignment rule includes technical
problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s one of many reasons to begin assignments as early as
possible. Please
note: Any assignment submitted through CANVAS that has a time and date stamp
later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what the reason. This includes technical
problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s why it’s a good idea
to begin assignments early. MIDTERM
and FINAL EXAM)
(100 points each) All
questions will be short essay or objective. Because this course provides a
"W" credit, your success on these exams will depend upon your use
of written English as well as upon your mastery of course content. CHECKING
YOUR GRADES I
keep all of your grades on CANVAS.
Please check them regularly and let me know of any discrepancies. YOUR
FINAL GRADE The
following categories will determine your course grade, each category being
worth a certain percent of your total grade.
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