English 1001 Syllabus |
Course OverviewThis class will provide students with an introduction to some of the most influential authors in the American literary tradition. Through many of these works, we will discuss the conflicts between the community and the individual that they share. ObjectivesOver the semester, I expect students to achieve the following goals:
To reach these goals, students will need to do the following:
Grade Breakdown
Your grade will depend primarily on your written work and the understanding of the material that you convey through that work. A command of standard written English and the ability to present a clear argument will also contribute to the determination of your grade. Any infractions against UMD's Scholastic Dishonesty provisions in the Student Conduct Code as stated in the UMD catalogue will receive serious attention and appropriate penalties. Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might influence their ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform me at the start of the semester. I can make special adaptations of teaching methods, assignments, materials, or testing as required to provide for equitable participation in the course. The Access Center is also available to assist students with disabilities. It is located in the Kirby Student Center and on the web at <http://www.d.umn.edu/access>. Required TextsFrost, Robert. Poems by Robert Frost: A Boy's Life, North of Boston. New York: Penguin, 1972. Haruf, Kent. Plainsong. New York: Random House, 2000. Kerouac, Jack. On the Road. 1957. New York: Penguin, 1972. McClatchy, J. D., ed. The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Poetry. Second Edition. New York: Vintage, 2003. Morrison, Toni. Sula. 1973. New York: Plume, 1982. Wharton, Edith. House of Mirth. 1905. New York: Random House, 1999. |
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John D. Schwetman 27 January 2005 |