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ENGL 2132-90: American Literature II

Credit Hours: 3-0-3, summer 2014, CRN 50015

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

Dr. Gwendolyn Jones Harold

Office: A&S Bldg., G-210K (closed for renovation)

Home Page: http://faculty.clayton.edu/gharold/home

On-Line Office Hours: Mon & Wed: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

The Best Way to Reach Dr. Harold is through email: [email protected]

I will check email daily, Monday through Friday, but I will not be available on Friday evening or

on Saturdays & Sundays or during school holidays and semester breaks.

To succeed in this Course, you must understand how to use GA View or D2L (they are the

same thing). Please view the following Student Tutorials on Using D2L:

General Student tutorials on D2L: http://www.clayton.edu/hub/d2l#studentTraining

Tutorial on Using “Dropbox: https://cidmedia.clayton.edu/DrBo_-_iPad_-_20121119_12.50.06PM.mp4

COURSE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE: This course covers major works of American Literature from

around 1865 to around 1950, including those outside the traditional canon. This course begins with the

Realistic Period, continuing with the Naturalistic Period and then concluding with the Modern Period.

Students will study the poetry and prose, including fiction and non-fiction, of both major and minor

literary figures of the periods. The course emphasizes the cultural and historical conditions in America,

including discussions of race and gender. The student will examine the currents of thought which

produced cultural and historical changes and appreciate the artistic modes through which opinion was

molded, challenged, and reflected. The student will understand and identify the characteristics of the

major literary periods, including terms and concepts, and will analyze and describe the work of specific

authors from these periods.

General Education Learning Outcomes The following link provides the Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes (see Area D):

http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/core_curriculum_outcomes_clayton.pdf

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to:

(1) Analyze and evaluate texts that reflect diverse genres, time periods, and cultures; and

(2) Analyze the ways in which language and literature are related to class, culture, ethnicity, gender, histories, race,

and sexuality.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Course Outcome 1: Students will be able to analyze major Realistic, Naturalistic and Modern American

writers/works and their representations of the human experience

Course Outcome 2: Students will be able to interpret major writers/works of American Literature of the

Realistic, Naturalistic and Modern periods within a historical and social context

Course Outcome 3: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of American Realism, Naturalism, and

Modern literary movements including each movement’s elements, figures, terms, and works

No Show Policy: A registered student who does not attend at least one class session (in person or by

electronic equivalent) by the posted deadline on the academic calendar is a “no show.” For students

enrolled in this online course, attendance will be verified by one of the following: (1) posting an

online discussion during week one or two – prior to the no show deadline; or by (2) taking a quiz

(the syllabus quiz or quiz two). If one of these activities is not completed by June 5, 2014, at 5 PM,

you will be reported as a NO SHOW. Registration will be cancelled for any student who is submitted to

the Registrar’s Office as a “no show”. The “no show” student will not be charged tuition for the cancelled

course. However, there may be serious financial aid consequences for students who are receiving

financial aid, since this will reduce the number of enrolled credit hours. If students believe their instructor

reported them as a “no show” in error, they must contact the instructor immediately to resolve the issue.

Although a student will have the right to appeal the course cancellation, consideration will only be given

if the student meets all of the following criteria: (1) A minimum cumulative Clayton State GPA of 3.0 (if

previously enrolled); (2) No more than two prior “no show” instances at Clayton State; and (3)

Recommendation of the instructor for reinstatement into the course. Students are eligible to attend class

until the appeal outcome is determined. Appeals must be submitted by email to the dean or designee of

the college/school no later than the last day of the third week of classes. The email must include reason

for not attending during the first two weeks of class, recommendation from the instructor, and Laker ID.

REQUIRED TEXTS

All Required Texts & Readings are posted in D2L. There are no textbooks to buy. To find all

the reading for this course, click on Content in D2L.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

I. DISCUSSION QUESTION RESPONSES

Weekly Discussion Posts

Each week, you will be required to read and post a response. You should frequently participate in

meaningful discussions by posting AND reading content on a daily basis. These weekly

discussion questions, which will come from the readings and the directions, will be released each

Monday of the week they are to be answered. Therefore, responses (postings) to the questions

will begin on Monday morning @ 8 AM and will close on Wednesdays at noon.

All weekly posts are due on Wednesdays @ noon.

The exception to this regular schedule is the first week of classes; because of Drop/Add, I will

extend the deadline for posting in discussions THE FIRST TWO WEEKS ONLY. The

deadline for posting during the first weeks of classes is Thursday, June 5 @ 8 PM.

How Often Do You Have to Post?

Each weekly discussion contains multiple topics. You must make at least one post per week.

Week one, for example, contains TWO topics: “Post Questions about the Class” and “Introduce

Yourself.” Therefore, for Week One, you should introduce yourself, but you don’t need to

respond to “Questions about the Class,” unless you have questions. On Week One, you MUST

post to the “Introduce Yourself” topic.

Week Two: The real discussion responses begin on Week Two. During this week, you have

three topics from which to choose: “Defining the Romantic Movement in Literature,” “Defining

the American Realistic Movement in Literature,” and Understanding William Dean Howells.”

Respond to ONE topic. Thereafter, each week, you will need to make one post.

After the first two weeks and for the duration of the semester, you will be required to post at least

ONCE per week. You can choose to post to ANY of the topics for the week. There are THREE

categories, but you MUST post in ONLY ONE categories each week. You may post more

frequently if you have something to add.

What does a Post Consist of?

A post consists of either an initial post to the discussion topic or a response to somebody else’s

posting. In addition,

Each response is required to be posted in the Discussion Section in Desire2Learn.

Each response should include a controlling statement.

Each response should be a complete paragraph of several sentences.

Each response should include direct quotes and/or examples from the primary source.

Each response should include an analysis of the primary source.

Each response should be written in Standard English in complete sentences.

Each response should be free of spelling and grammar errors.

A post should include a well-written, thought-provoking answer. You should not say, “Everyone

has taken my response,” “I cannot add anymore to the discussion because the class has covered

the topic adequately,” or “I agree with Jane.” You can agree or disagree with a post and state

your reasons—why or why not? Do not copy or simply repeat what another student has

already posted. Always support your posts with specific details or reasons. Remember that you

can respond to the posts of other students; the posts are meant to serve as a replacement for

traditional class discussions.

How are the Posts Graded?

Each posting is worth up to 100 points for a total of 100 points per week. I will average all the

points at the end of the semester. A word of caution: do not repeat what others have said; if

there are several posts on a single topic, post to another topic. In other words, try not to

post information already provided by another post; you should try to be as original as

possible. For example, if several students have already defined American Realism, respond

to another question rather than simply repeating the same definition. Points may be

deducted for repeating information others have already posted. Another word of advice:

always read my responses to other students’ posts before writing your own post.

Missed discussions cannot be made up.

Rubric for Grading Discussion Posts:

Excellent Good Marginal Unsatisfactory 90-100 pts 80-89 pts 70-79 pts Up to 69 pts.

Delivery of Post

Consistently uses grammatically correct posts with rare misspellings

Few grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts

Errors in spelling and grammar evidenced in several posts

Utilizes poor spelling and grammar in most posts; posts appear "hasty"

Relevance of Post

Consistently posts topics related to discussion topic; cites additional references related to topic; provides insightful, in-depth analysis of topic

Frequently posts topics that are related to discussion content; prompts further discussion of topic; somewhat insightful but lacks some depth of knowledge

Occasionally posts off topic; most posts are short in length and offer no further insight into the topic

Posts topics which do not relate to the discussion content; makes short or irrelevant remarks

Expression Within the Post

Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear & concise manner with obvious connection to topic

Opinions and ideas are stately clearly with occasional lack of connection to topic

Unclear connection to topic evidenced in minimal expression of opinions or ideas

Does not express opinions or ideas clearly; no connection to topic

Contribution to the Learning Community

Aware of needs of community; frequently attempts to motivate the group

Frequently attempts to direct the discussion and to present relevant

Occasionally makes meaningful reflection on groups efforts; marginal

Does not make effort to participate in learning community as it develops; seems

discussion; presents creative approaches to topic

viewpoints for consideration by group; interacts freely

effort to become involved with group

indifferent

II. QUIZZES

Reading Quizzes: The weekly reading quizzes cover all the assigned readings for each week.

Each weekly quiz is made up of multiple choice questions; each quiz consists of 25 questions.

Each weekly reading quiz covers all the readings assigned for that week: the primary texts, the

biographies, the critical interpretations & literary terms. Reading quizzes are graded on a 100-

point scale and will be averaged at the end of the semester.

Each week we will have one reading quiz with the exception of Weeks One and Two. During

Week One, the Syllabus Quiz will be available, but will not be due until Week Two. On Week

Two, both the syllabus quiz and also quiz two on the assigned readings are due.

There are a total of nine reading quizzes, including the syllabus quiz. You will be given 50

minutes to take each reading quiz.

Missed reading quizzes cannot be made up. I will drop the lowest reading quiz grade at the

end of the semester; therefore, your lowest quiz grade will NOT be factored into your final

grade.

Each week reading quizzes will open on Mondays @ 8 AM and close on Tuesdays @ 8 PM.

The exception to this regular schedule is the first two weeks of classes. Because of Drop/Add, I

will extend the time for the Syllabus Quiz and Quiz Two for the FIRST WEEKS ONLY. The

first quiz, the Syllabus Quiz, will be available from Wednesday, May 28 @ 8 AM until

Thursday, June 5 @ 8 PM. And Quiz Two will be available from Monday, June 2 @ 8 AM

until Thursday June 5 @ 8 PM.

Beginning with Week Three, all quizzes will be available from Monday @ 8 AM until

Tuesdays at 8 PM.

Midterm and Final Exam Quizzes: The Midterm and Final Exam quizzes are made up of 50

points each. The Midterm Quiz, part one of the Midterm Exam, covers all the readings assigned

through the midterm. The Final Exam Quiz, part one of the Final Exam, covers all the readings

assigned since the midterm. Neither quiz is comprehensive. I will not drop the score for either

quiz, even if one is your lowest score. Please read the section under Midterm and Final exams for

more information.

Quiz Schedule:

Quiz One: Syllabus Quiz. Covers all the materials in the syllabus.

Available: Wed, May 28 @ 8 AM until Thurs, June 5 @ 8 PM

Quiz Two: Covers all assigned readings for Week Two

Available: Mon, June 2 @ 8 AM until Thurs, June 5 @ 8 PM

Quiz Three: Covers all assigned readings for Week Three

Available: Mon, June 9 @ 8 AM until Tues, June 10 @ 8 PM

Quiz Four: Covers all assigned readings for Week Four.

Available: Mon, June 16 @ 8 AM until Tues, June 17 @ 8 PM

Midterm Quiz (Part One of the Midterm): Covers all readings up to the midterm exam

Available: Sun, June 22 @ 8 AM until Mon, June 24 @ 8 PM.

Quiz Five: Covers all assigned readings for Week Six

Available: Mon, June 30 @ 8 AM until Tues, July 1 @ 8 PM

Quiz Six: Covers all assigned readings for Week Seven

Available: Mon, July 7 @ 8 AM until Tues, July 8 @ 8 PM

Quiz Seven: Covers all assigned readings for Week Eight

Available: Mon, July 14 @ 8 AM until Tues, July 15 @ 8 PM

Quiz Eight: Covers all assigned readings for Week Nine

Available: Mon, July 21 @ 8 AM until Tues, July 22 @ 8 PM

Final Exam Quiz (Part One of the Final Exam): Covers all the readings after the midterm

Available: Sun, July 27@ 8 AM until Mon, July 28 @ 8 PM.

III. MIDTERM and FINAL EXAMS

The Midterm and Final Exams are each made up of two parts: an online quiz and an essay.

Each part is worth 50 points for a total of 100 points.

How the Midterm and Final Exams are Scored: The score for both parts of each exam will be

added together for a total grade. For example, if you make a 45 (out of 50 points) on part one of

the midterm exam, the quiz; and then you make a 40 (out of 50 points) on part two of the

midterm exam, the essay, your total score for the midterm exam will be an 85. The same formula

is true for the final exam.

Missed exams cannot be made up without a doctor’s excuse or other excuse deemed

appropriate by the instructor. Do not plagiarize. If you do, you will fail this class.

Students are required to check their all papers for plagiarism with Turnitin.com through

the Dropbox tool – all students papers will be checked for plagiarism in the Dropbox tool.

Please note: The final exam is not comprehensive. The final exam covers all the readings assigned after the midterm exam.

Format for BOTH the Midterm & Final Exams:

The format for the Midterm Exam & the Final Exam is the same.

Both the Midterm & the Final Exams have two parts:

Part One: On-line Quiz

Part Two: Essay

Part One of the Midterm & Final Exams: On-Line Quiz

Midterm Quiz: Available: Sun, June 22 @ 8 AM until Mon, June 24 @ 8 PM

Final Exam Quiz: Available: Sun, July 27@ 8 AM until Mon, July 28 @ 8 PM

The first part of each exam is a quiz taken on-line.

The quiz is worth 50 points.

The quiz is multiple-choice and has 50 questions; you will be given 120 minutes to take

each quiz.

The multiple-choice questions cover all the assigned readings and definitions/terms in the

Content.

The types of questions include quote identification (both the author and the title of the

work) and other questions about the readings, including definitions and terms.

Part Two of the Midterm & Final Exams: Essay

Part Two is an in-depth essay, a literary analysis of one of the assigned short stories,

poems or essays.

The essay is worth 50 points.

In the D2L Content, a list of questions is provided. From this list, choose ONE question to

answer in a fully-developed persuasive essay.

In your essay, your thesis or purpose (based on the question you have selected) will be

fully explained and defined. Specific examples and short quotes from your primary

source (short story, poem or essay) are required to support the thesis. You must use

MLA documentation style, and you are required to have a Works Cited page, even if you

use only the primary source.

Secondary sources, the critical articles or overviews of the primary readings, may also be

used to support the thesis, but this is not required. If you use secondary sources, you must

cite these sources in your Works Cited, using MLA documentation style.

Your final essay, which will be three to five pages in length (not counting the Works

Cited page), must be typed and double-spaced and written in standard English, free of

grammatical and mechanical errors.

You must submit your essay using the Dropbox tool.

How to Submit the Essay Exam

The Midterm Essay is due no later than Tuesday, June 24 @ 5 PM.

The Final Exam Essay is due no later than Monday, July 28 @ 5 PM.

(You may submit papers early, but I will not accept late papers without a

documentable excuse.)

Both the midterm and final exam essays will be submitted using the Dropbox tool in

D2L.

To use the Dropbox, click on the Dropbox tool, and then find your correct assignment

(this will be either Midterm Essay or Final Exam Essay).

Click on Add File (this is your typed, written essay). Upload your file.

After you upload your file, make sure your click submit.

If you have successfully submitted your file, you will receive an email confirmation.

If you do not receive a confirmation, go back and re-submit.

How to Write a Successful Essay Exam

DO NOT SIMPLY RETELL THE PLOT; YOUR THESIS IS AN ANALYSIS. And do not write

an author’s biography – analyze one of the assigned short stories, essays or poems.

Your essay’s specific focus or thesis will be thoroughly explained; remember your thesis is your

purpose – your reason for writing, so don’t try to cram it into one sentence. Clearly define all

terms related to your focus, such as Realism or Gothic literature.

Support your thesis with specific examples & short quotes from your primary source. Your

primary source is the poem or short story you are talking about in your paper. For example, let’s

say you have chosen to answer this question: “Use William Dean Howells’s short story ‘Editha’ to

explain and define American literary Realism.” In order to answer this question, you must use

examples and short quotes from the short story, “Editha,” because this story is the primary source.

In addition to the primary source, you can also use secondary sources. These are critical or

scholarly articles written about your short story.

Your essay will be well-organized & follow a logical argument that can be clearly understood and

followed.

How each Essay Exam is Graded:

Content: 40% of the essay grade Fulfillment of the assignment's content requirements

Clear, focused topic/thesis (any literary terms are defined/explained)

Range and quality of knowledge

Thesis has a specific, critical argument

Sufficient and suitable content to support and develop ideas

Ideals are fully developed

Ideas are supported with specific examples & short quotes from the primary work

Awareness of audience

Organization: 30% of the essay grade Clear introductory paragraph(s) with sufficient supporting, body paragraphs

Unity and coherence; essay uses a logical progression and easy to follow

Support for focused topic

Transitions that move the reader from key point to key point

Quotes are introduced appropriated and well integrated into the paragraph, and also

thoroughly explained

If secondary sources are used, make sure you have provided clear citations

Mechanics, Grammar and Style: 30% of the essay grade Format

Punctuation

Sentence Structure: vary sentence structure and avoid short, choppy sentences

Grammar and Usage (avoid vague pronouns such as this or it)

Competent use of standard English

Style

If secondary sources are used, you must have a Works Cited page, preferably in MLA

format

GRADING POLICY

Your final grade will be determined by the following, all of which must be completed in

order to pass the course:

On-line Discussions 15%

Quizzes 15%

Midterm Exam (both the quiz & the essay) 30%

Final Exam (both the quiz and the essay) 40%

A 90 – 100

B 80 - 89

C 70 - 79

D 60 - 69

F below 60

MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT: Your mid-term grade will be issued by June 26, 2014.

Your midterm grade will reflect an average of the work that has been completed prior to this

date. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade

of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the

Office of the Registrar, or withdraw on-line using the Swan by mid-term, which occurs on June

26, 2014. The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is June 26, 2014.

Course Policies:

General Policy

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Resource Handbook, and the

Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend and participate in the course. Instructors

establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the

students through the course syllabi.

Course Attendance Policy: Students are expected to participate in weekly on-line discussions as an

indication of attendance.

Missed Work: Weekly quizzes and discussions cannot be made up; I will, however, drop the lowest quiz

grade at the end of the semester. Missed exams (midterm and final) cannot be made up without an

acceptable and documented reason, such as a doctor’s excuse.

Academic Dishonesty

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic

misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism All instances

of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic

dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Community Standards. Judicial procedures are described

in the Student Resource Handbook (Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct

Infractions beginning on page 16).

Plagiarism Detection Software.

Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual

similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as

source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of

such papers. You should submit your papers in such a way that no identifying information about you is

included.

Disruption of the Learning Environment: Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process will

not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in an online setting, more serious

examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior.

This includes but is not limited to belligerent, abusive, profane, distracting and/or threatening behavior.

More subtle forms of behavior may also negatively impact the teaching-learning process.

Possible examples of disruptive behavior may include but are not limited to the following:

Students who are unwilling to participate in educational activities

Students who fail to respond to reasonable faculty direction while participating in course

activities

Students who send disrespectful, threatening or bullying emails or posts to the professor or

other students

Students who require inordinate or inappropriate demands for time or attention from the

professor

Students who engage in abusive or mean spirited criticism of another student or the

professor

• Students who question the professor’s authority either in person or in the online

environment, including through emails or posts

Students who verbally abuse the professor or another student

Students who refuse to comply with faculty direction

• Students who harass the professor or other students

A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights (See Disciplinary

Procedures) as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be

administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. Appeal procedures are provided

at: http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.pdf

Incomplete Grades: An incomplete will only be granted in cases of dire hardships by the approval of the

Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Accommodations: To obtain this document and all other course materials in an alternative format,

contact Disability Services: 678-466-5445 or http://www.clayton.edu/disability/

Computer Policy: Each CSU student is required to have ready access to a computer that meets faculty-

approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. See:

http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites

Able to use the WindowsTM

operating system

Able to use Microsoft WordTM

word processing

Able to send and receive e-mail using GA View

Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email

Able to navigate and access Georgia View

Able to use an Internet Explorer or Mozilla Web browser.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE 1. Needed to access files/documents: Go to: http://www.adobe.com/. Select and download Adobe

Reader.

2. Needed to view video clips: Go to: http://www.adobe.com/. Select and download Flash Player.

3. Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome are the recommended browsers for use with the current D2L

version of Georgia View. Both can be installed at no charge by downloading from either

www.mozilla.com or www.google.com/chrome.

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS

Unable to access file:

Download Adobe Reader at www.adobe.com to access files

Download Flash Player at www.adobe.com to access the movie clips.

If you are unable to upload a page, you may need to turn off your pop-up blockers (this is common

with learning modules and online lectures).

Trouble with Attachments:

Download the most recent version of Java at www.java.com. After you install Java, reboot your

computer and try again.

Other Problems:

Email the instructor with a detailed description of the problem. An attachment of the screen shot of

your computer would be extremely helpful. (Select Control and Prnt Scrn, then copy and paste into a

blank Word document and attach to an email in Georgia View)

Contact The HUB in person, via email ([email protected]) or on the phone 678 466-HELP. You

will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your GeorgiaView username, the name of the

course that you're attempting to access, and the instructor's name.

Copies: Always keep copies of all important work--including print copies of electronic files--until after

you receive your final grade in the course. Your instructor will retain your final exam, and may retain the

originals or copies of your other papers, but the responsibility for document preservation (for grade

appeals or other reasons) is yours.

Questions or Concerns: If you have questions or concerns about your class, you must attempt to resolve

those with your instructor as soon as possible. If your concerns remain after you have conferred with your

instructor, you may see Dr. Barbara Goodman. ([email protected]), the Chair of the

Department of English, in office G-110 in the Arts and Sciences Building.

Writing Assistance The Writers’ Studio 224 is located in the A&S building, room 224. There you can talk with trained

writing consultants about your writing projects. They are available to work with you at any stage of your

paper, from generating ideas to organizing your paper to understanding how to format it correctly. The

service is free; you may drop in and wait for a consultant or sign up for a regular appointment. But

remember: you, not your consultant, are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of the papers

you submit.

Aside from meeting with consultants one-with-one, you can also participate in writing workshops. In

these workshops, faculty and consultants will guide you in discussions and activities important to

academic writing topics. You will be identify, analyze, integrate, and synthesize writing principles

through a series of writing exercises. Remember that we are here to collaborate with you as you develop

your own experiences as a student-writer.

Visit their website for more information: http://clayton.edu/writersstudio.

There you will find a link to register for appointments online: http://clayton.mywconline.com

You will need to do a one-time registration. Simply click on the “Click here to register” link once at

MYWCONLINE.

OTHER SOURCES of HELP

The Library staff can help you locate information to use in your writing. Library resources are also

available online at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/library/.

The CSU Academic Support Services is available to assist with effectively using the additional

resources online at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/cas/campus_services_guide_final.doc

The Department of English homepage http://a-s.clayton.edu/english/default.htm contains links

to information on the Regents’ Test and other useful materials such as the “mini-handbook” guide

to the Clayton State University Writing Guidelines.

The Office of Enrollment Services, reached in the Student Center, room 226, can direct you to

sources of academic, career, and personal counseling, as well as to information about financial aid

and student organizations and activities. The Internet address for this office is

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/provost/enrollmentservices.htm.

COURSE SCHEDULE

The schedule below lists all the assignments for each week. All of the readings are located in

the Content. Remember that you are responsible for each week’s readings at the beginning of

the week: you will be responsible for the readings through discussion activities & quizzes but

also for the midterm and final exams.

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS

Each week, other than exam weeks, you will do the three following activities:

(1) Read ALL the assigned readings in each week’s module(s).

Read the directions first, and then read all the other materials.

(2) Write ONE discussion post based on the readings.

Each week I will provide Discussion questions based on the readings. You must

respond to these questions, or to another student’s response, by writing at least

one post each week.

(3) Take a quiz: Each week, you will take a quiz.

Always read in order & read everything.

Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3

Week 1: May 28—31

Module 1

The Syllabus Quiz is available this week, but isn’t due until next week.

Topics: Syllabus & Class Requirements

Assignments for Week One

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Syllabus Quiz

Read everything in Module One:

(1) Directions

(2) Dr. Harold’s Introduction

(3) Syllabus

(4) Netiquette Guidelines

(5) Guidelines for Posting in the Discussion

Introduce yourself in the “Introduce Yourself”

discussion

Take quiz one on the Syllabus

Discussion activity

Week 2: June 2—6

Module 2

Topic: American Romanticism & American Realism

Authors: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allen Poe &

William Dean Howells

Terms: Romanticism and Realism

Assignments for Week Two

Read everything in Module 2: (1) Directions (2) Notes on Romanticism (3) Notes on American Realism (4) American Realism & William Dean Howells

Write at least ONE post in the discussion

Take the Syllabus Quiz and Quiz Two

Objectives Describe the historical & historical contexts of

American Romanticism as compared to American Realism

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Recall assigned readings and relevance of passages

Identify passages from assigned readings

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Syllabus Quiz

Quiz Two

Discussion activity

Week 3: June 9—13

Module 3

Topic: American Realism Cont.

Authors: Kate Chopin & Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Terms: Gothic literature & Cult of Domesticity

Assignments for Week 3

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Quiz Three

Discussion

Read everything in Module 3: (1) Directions (2) Gilman’s Folders (3) Chopin’s Folders (4) Terms

Write at least ONE post in the discussion

Take Quiz Three

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings and concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Identify passages from assigned readings

activity

Week 4: June 16—20

Module 4

Topic: American Realism Cont.

Author: Charles Chesnutt

Term: Trickster

Assignments for Week 4

Read everything in Module 4: (1) Directions (2) Chesnutt’s Folders Write at least one post in the discussion

Take Quiz Four

Objectives Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Identify passages from assigned readings

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Quiz Four Discussion activity

Week 5: June 23—27

Module 5

Midterm Exam Week

Assignments for Midterm

Read everything in Module 5 :

Midterm Quiz & Midterm

(1) Directions for Midterm Exam (2) Questions for Part 2, Essay (3) How to Write a Literary Analysis

Take Midterm Part One, Quiz, On-line

Write Midterm Exam, Part Two, Essay

Submit Midterm Essay, Dropbox

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Identify passages from assigned readings

Identify and define terms

Write an essay on one of the assigned readings

Essay

Week 6: June 30—July 4

(Holiday, July 4)

Module 6

Topic: American Naturalism

Authors: Frank Norris & Jack London

Term: American Naturalism

Assignments for Week 6

Read everything in Module 6: (1) Directions (2) Notes on Naturalism (3) Norris’s Folders (4) London’s Folders

Write at least one post in the discussion

Take Quiz Five

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret relevance of passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work’s time as well as universal human concerns Identify passages from assigned readings

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Quiz Five Discussion activity

Week 7: July 7—11

Module 7

Topic: American Modernism

Author: Ellen Glasgow

Terms: American Modernism

Assignments for Week 7

Read everything in Module 7: (1) Directions (2) American Modernism (3) Glasgow’s Folders

Write at least one post in the discussion

Take Quiz Six

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Identify passages from assigned readings

Discussion activity

Discussion activity

Quiz Six Discussion activity

Week 8: July 14—18

Module

Topic: Harlem Renaissance

Authors: Zora Neale Hurston & Langston Hughes

Term: Harlem Renaissance

Assignments for Week 8

Read everything in Module 8: (1) Directions (2) Harlem Renaissance Folders (3) Hughes’s Folders (4) Hurston’s Folders

Write at least one post in the discussion

Take Quiz Seven

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings and concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Discussion Activity

Discussion Activity

Quiz Seven Discussion Activity

Week 9: July 21—25

Module 9

Topic: The Southern Renaissance

Author: William Faulkner

Term: Southern Renaissance

Assignments for Week 9

Read everything in Module 9 (1) Directions (2) Southern Renaissance (3) Faulkner’s Folders

Write at least one post in the discussion

Take Quiz Eight

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings and concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Discussion Activity

Discussion Activity

Quiz Eight Discussion Activity

Week 10: July 27-29

Module 10

Final Exam Week

Assignments for Final Exam, Week 10:

Read everything in Module 10 : (1) Directions for Final Exam (2) Questions for Part 2, Essay (3) How to Write a Literary Analysis (4) How to Write a Poetry Explication

Take Final Exam, Part One, Quiz, On-line

Write Final Exam Part Two, Essay

Submit Final Exam Essay, Dropbox

Objectives Recall assigned readings & relevance of passages

Interpret literary passages & literary terms

Demonstrate understanding of connections between/among readings & concerns of the work's time as well as universal human concerns

Identify passages from assigned readings

Identify and define terms

Write an essay on one of the assigned readings

Final Exam Quiz & Final Exam Essay