English 1001 Syllabus |
Course OverviewThis class will provide students with an introduction to some of the most influential authors in the American literary tradition. We will also discuss some of the basic elements of literary analysis. ObjectivesOver the semester, I expect students to achieve the following goals:
ExpectationsIn order to accomplish this goal, students must
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 an argument will also contribute to the determination of your grade. If you turn a paper in late, your paper will receive a deduction of 1/3 of a letter grade for each business day that it is late. Students who miss exams may not make them up without a valid excuse for the absence. Valid excuses include health emergencies, family crises. If students anticipate missing an exam or a paper deadline for a valid reason and consult with me in advance, I can consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Academic dishonesty tarnishes the reputation of the University of Minnesota Duluth and discredits the accomplishments of its students. Because the university is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit, it must insist on an environment of trust, honest, and fairness. Consequently, all members of the academic community must regard any act of academic dishonesty as a serious offense. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which is available online at "http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity/". This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders. Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might influence their capacity 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 Will" and "North of Boston". New York: Penguin, 2001. Haruf, Kent. Plainsong. New York: Vintage, 1999. McClatchy, J. D. The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Poetry. New York: Vintage, 2003. Morrison, Toni. Beloved. 1987. New York: Plume, 2004. Rowson, Susanna. Charlotte Temple. New York: Penguin, 1991. Wilder, Thornton. Our Town. 1938. New York: HarperPerennial, 2003. |
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John D. Schwetman 1 February 2008 |