ENG 110: Introduction to Literature Section: 005 / Morton 207 / MW 5:00-6:15 p.m.

Fall 2011

Erin Bond / bonde@uncw.edu / Friday Annex 166 Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:15 p.m., W 12:15-12:45 p.m., and by appointment Course Description ENG 110: Introduction to Literature (3). Introduction to reading and responding to literature in a variety of genres, such as poetry, fiction, drama, and literary nonfiction. Individual sections may be organized around genres, a series of themes, or a particular theme, as indicated by subtitles published in each course schedule. May not be repeated under different subtitles. Student Learning Outcomes To demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, appreciate, and make cogent subjective judgments about literature in a variety of genres. (AIL1) To sharpen critical and close reading skills and develop a familiarity with literary terms and conventions through assigned readings and lectures. (AIL1) To be aware of several literary genres, movements, writers, and cultures and to explore relevant issues raised in each text. (AIL2) To demonstrate an understanding of the ethical use and citation of others ideas used as supporting materials. (AIL3) To sharpen intellectual curiosity and develop confidence as a speaker and facilitator of discussions. (AIL3) To learn about other cultures and ideologies through the study of literature. (AIL3) To draw on the assigned readings, on class discussions, and other sources in order to formulate, outline, and articulate arguments in written form. (WI1) To select and choose textual sources to generalize, explain, and interpret content about issues presented in a given text. (WI2) To demonstrate an understanding of the ethical use and citation of others ideas used as supporting materials, with some attention to appropriate citation of sources according to MLA style guidelines. (WI3) To create sustained, thoughtful, and persuasive arguments according to the standard conventions of English. (WI4) To analyze and evaluate the claims about the development and/or continuity of literature in various time periods and cultures. (WI5)

Our Class Goals ENG 110 is designed to enhance your understanding and appreciation of literature and to hone your ability to analyze and discussboth verbally and in writinga variety of literary works. This course is writing intensive and emphasizes critical thinking and rigorous debate. You should

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finish the semester better equipped to think critically and analytically, express and support your opinions, and thoroughly engage with a variety of texts. Required Materials The Norton Introduction to Literature, Shorter 10th Edition, by Booth and Mays The Things They Carried by Tim OBrien Blue books for midterm and final exams Grading Scale Internet access, ability to print documents
93-100 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 Below 60 = = = = = = = = = = = = A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DFailing

Requirements/Grading Essay One: Essay Two: Midterm: Final Exam: Journals/Quizzes: Active Participation: Group Presentation: Assignments 20% 20% 15% 15% 10% 10% 10%

All assignments must be turned in on time. On time means at the beginning of the class period on the day the assignment is due. If you turn it in any later than the beginning of class, it is late. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know deadlines for all assignments. You are given a schedule with all reading assignments and due dates; any changes to the schedule will be announced in class or via e-mailyou are expected to keep track of these changes and prepare accordingly. I do not accept assignments via e-mailno exceptions. If you come to class without a (typed and neatly printed) draft on a day when a draft is due, you will be marked absent. An assignment that is turned in late will lose one letter grade for each class period it is late. If you turn in your assignment at the end of class, it is considered one class period late. Keep in mind that turning in an assignment a class period late doesnt necessarily mean you will get a B; this assumes your assignment is worth an A, which is a difficult grade to achieve. A broken printer, a long line at the computer lab, or copier trouble are NOT acceptable excuses for turning in an assignment late. You know the deadlines; print your material early. If your printer is broken, e-mail your assignment to yourself and print it on campus or have a friend or roommate help. Do not wait until right before class to print your assignments. Remember that if something can go wrong, it will, and this especially applies to anything that relies on a computer, printer, or copier.

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Your work must be typed, double-spaced, in 12 pt. Times New Roman font and with one-inch margins on all sides. Assignments longer than one page must be stapled. Make sure all assignments have a title and page numbers. Format guidelines are not optionalyou will lose points for incorrect format. Attendance You are allowed three sick days (one full week). You are not required to give me a reason for your absence; there are no excused absences. However, the intent of these sick days is to allow some absences for extenuating circumstances beyond your control. If you skip three days and then get sick and have to miss another, do not ask to show me a doctors noteyour three allowed absences are all you get. This is a small, discussion-based class; your presence and participation in discussion cannot be made up. Therefore, if you miss too many classes, your grade will suffer, regardless of the circumstances that caused the absences. Four absences: Your final grade drops half a letter grade. Five absences: Your final grade drops a full letter grade. Six absences: You automatically fail this course. Arriving late or departing early from class is rude and disruptive. If you must be late or leave early, please talk with me about it ahead of time and be as undisruptive as possible. A pattern of late arrivals/early departures will be counted as absences and have the same effect as an absence. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what you missed or what you will be missing when you are absent. Get this information from a classmate you trust. It is your responsibility to know how many absences and/or tardies you haveremember that attendance can greatly affect your grade. You may ask me at any time how many absences/tardies you have. Religious Observance Policy In accordance with NC SL 2010-211, you are entitled to two excused absences for religious observances per academic year. You must inform me in writing the first week of class if you will be missing any classes due to religious observance and using one of the two permissible absences for the academic year. In addition, please inform the Registrar the first week of class who will then confirm your intentions to miss class with the impacted course instructors. Any absence for religious purposes will be considered unexcused unless you submit the request in writing the first week to either me and the Registrar.

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Participation is not attendance. You are required to be in class ready for discussion; participation is what you bring to the table, what you contribute to our class dynamic and discussions. You are responsible for coming to class having carefully read the assigned material. Always bring the days reading materials to class and be prepared to discuss what you have readI recommend reading with a highlighter and a pen for notes. I expect rigorous, intellectual discussions, and I expect each member of the class to contribute to these discussions. I should not have to call you out to participate in discussions, but I will if necessary. If I have to regularly draw you into discussions, you should expect your participation grade to drop. If you are not prepared for class, do not bother showing up. Quizzes/Journals I will quiz you on daily readings and may do so up to every time the class meets. Quizzes will be given on Blackboard and/or in class. This is to ensure the entire class shows up having read the material. Theres nothing more boring than a class unprepared to discuss the reading. So, to give you extra incentive to finish every reading, I will quiz you regularly on readings. Missed quizzes count as zeroes. No quiz or journal grades will be dropped. Journal assignments allow you to engage with a text we will be discussing in a little more detail. You will be given a prompt designed to increase your interaction with the text and to give you more practice writing about the material we cover in class. Some journals will be assigned on Blackboard, and some will be given in class. Journals and quizzes on Blackboard are due BEFORE class. Textbook Youll find it exceptionally helpful if you read the days assignment with a pen and highlighter mark up the text, take notes, highlight passages that strike you and spark ideas or evoke emotion. You are expected to bring your textbook to every class meeting. This is essential for our class discussions and will impact your ability to participate in exams, in-class exercises, and quizzes. Class Behavior Disrespectful and distracting behaviorspeaking to classmates apart from the main discussion, sleeping (or appearing to sleep), reading other materials, doing homework for other classes, text messaging, sighs or other gestures, arriving late loudly, etc.will not be tolerated. Students engaging in such actions may be asked to leave and will be marked absent for the day. Please be courteous by turning cell phones on silent before entering class. Electronic Devices In this class, you will not need the use of any electronic device, such as a cell phone, a laptop, a PDA, etc. If you have a special circumstance that requires the use of such a device, let me know.

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Otherwise, leave electronic devices at home, or put them away by the beginning of class. Text messaging will not be tolerated and may result in my marking you absent for the class. Academic Dishonesty No form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated in this class. It is far easier to detect and prove plagiarism than you think, and the academic consequences are severe and often permanent. Do not attempt it. Plagiarism isnt just copying and pasting material or buying a paper online; it also includes having a friend or relative write your essay, or any part of your essay. If you put your name on a paper, that means everything in the work not cited is your own original work. I expect all work turned in to this class to be produced for this class alone. Recycling of assignments from other courses (even if its your own work) is unacceptable. I may ask you to submit assignments on Blackboard to be checked through SafeAssign. A student caught in academic dishonesty will face penalties up to and including failure of the course, suspension from the university, and other permanent academic penalties. Remember that a failing course grade resulting from plagiarism cannot be replaced and will remain on your transcript permanently. UNCWs position on plagiarism is as follows, as found in the Student Academic Honor Code: Plagiarism is the copying of language, phrasing, structure, or specific ideas of another and presenting any of these as ones own work, including information found on the Internet. Common examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to: a. Reproducing someone elses work without quotation marks or proper attribution and submitting it as your own. b. Paraphrasing or summarizing anothers work without attribution or acknowledgement of the source and submitting it as your own. c. Deliberate attribution to a source from which the referenced material was not in fact derived. d. Failing to cite a source for ideas or information. Writing Center The Writing Center is an excellent, free resource available to all students, and I highly recommend you take advantage of this resource at every opportunity. As added incentive, I will add points to each essay you receive consultation on at the Writing Center. Remember, you must make your appointment at least 24 hours in advance; I highly recommend making your appointment at least a week in advance. During especially busy periods in the semester, appointments often go quickly, so the earlier you can make your appointment, the better. It is your responsibility to secure an appointment. Points added: One-hour one-on-one consultation at the Writing Center: 5 points

ENG 110: Introduction to Literature / Fall 2011 Online consultation on a submitted paper: Drop-in consultation at the Writing Lab: I will add up to but no more than five points for each essay. Office Hours 3 points 2 points

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I am available during my office hours and by appointment. Those hours are set explicitly to reserve time in my schedule to help you be as successful in my course as possible; I encourage you to bring me your questions and concerns. Blackboard and Campus E-mail I will use Blackboard throughout the semester to post quizzes, assign discussions as homework, make announcements or calendar changes, and/or otherwise use the system for class-related activities. You should check Blackboard and your campus e-mail at least every weekday. I will check my campus e-mail every weekday during business hours, but I will not be available on weekends or after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. I check my campus e-mail more frequently than I do Blackboard, so you will probably have better success contacting me that way. If you need assistance, contact the Technology Assistance Center (TAC). I am not always able to help with technical problems. You should expect some technical difficulties over the course of the semester and plan accordingly (i.e. dont wait to the last minute to post your assignments, etc.). Students with Disabilities Students with diagnosed disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Services. Please give me a copy of your Letter of Accommodation as soon as possible so I may make any necessary adjustments. The UNCW Statement on Diversity in the University Community As an institution of higher learning, the University of North Carolina Wilmington represents a rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students and is committed to maintaining a campus environment that values that diversity. Accordingly, the university supports policies, curricula, and co-curricular activities that encourage understanding of and appreciation for all members of its community and will not tolerate any harassment or disrespect for persons because of race, gender, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, or relationship to other university constituents. Diversity information and resources available at http://uncw.edu/diversity/.

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UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of violent or harassing behavior. If you are experiencing an emergency of this type contact the police at 911 or UNCW CARE at 910-9622273. Resources for individuals concerned with a violent or harassing situation can be located at http://www.uncw.edu/safe-relate/campusResources.htm. In light of last years highly visible national cases of on-campus bullying, we should all take the matter extremely seriously. Bullying, hateful speech, derogatory language, threats, discrimination, or any other kind of violence (verbal or physical) or harassment should not be tolerated by any of us. If you are experiencing a troubling situation, or if you know someone who is experiencing harassment of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact me. (In an emergency, immediately call 911.) There are abundant campus resources available to students, and I would be glad to help you navigate those resources to the extent that I am able. UNCW Police (non-emergency): 910-962-2222 UNCW Counseling Center: 910-962-3746 Student Health Center: 910-962-3280 Dean of Students: 910-962-3119 Coastal Horizons Crisis Line: 910-392-7408 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

ENG 110.005: Introduction to Literature / Fall 2011 Tentative Course Schedule This schedule is subject to change; you are responsible to keep track of changes. Remember that changes may be made on days you are absentit is your responsibility to find out everything you missed. Some quizzes are listed on this schedule as QBB (quiz on Blackboard, under course materials). However, quizzes and journals on Blackboard are not all included on this schedule. Check BB for updates. Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday 8/24 8/29 8/31 9/5 9/7 9/12 9/14 Welcome to class! Course introduction The Novel. OBrien The Things They Carried (1-66, through Friends) OBrien The Things They Carried (67-123, through Church) No Class: Labor Day! OBrien The Things They Carried (124-178, through In the Field) OBrien The Things They Carried (179 to end) Plagiarism: Read and print articles. Character (119-126). Peer Review: Bring completed draft of Essay 1. Writing About Literature 29. Quotation, Citation, and Documentation (17971808) Final draft of Essay 1 due. Poetry. Brooks We Real Cool (684685). Thomas Do Not Go Gentle (827-828). Frost The Road Not Taken (1019) Poetry: Reading, Responding, Writing and Romantic Love: An Album (618-650). QBB: Sexton. Understanding the Text 10. Theme and Tone (651-671). QBB: Kumin. Understanding the Text 13. Language (730-772) Read pages 824-831 and 844-850. QBB: Bishop and Swenson. The Short Story. Read pages 12-19; 50-58. Updike A&P (589593). QBB. No Class: Fall Break! Midterm Hemingway Hills Like White Elephants (106-109); Moore How (109-115); Kincaid Girl (116-118). QBB. Gilman The Yellow Wallpaper (354-365); From Why I Wrote The Yellow Wallpaper (1913) and Rest Cure (385-388). QBB.

Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday

9/19 9/21 9/26 9/28 10/3 10/5 10/10 10/12 10/17 10/19

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10/24 10/26 10/31 11/2

Critical Contexts: William Faulkners A Rose for Emily (389425). QBB. Library Day! Writing About Literature Intro; 25. Paraphrase, Summary, Description; 26. The Elements of the Essay; 27. The Writing Process (1755-1780) The Authors Work: Flannery OConnor Intro, A Good Man Is Hard to Find, Passages, and other criticisms (294-310; 334346). QBB. Annotated bibliography due. Research/thesis/outline workshop. Class Presentations. Group 1 Presentation: Baldwin Sonnys Blues (63-85). QBB. Drama. Stoppard The Real Inspector Hound (1083-1112). Group 2 Presentation: Joyce Araby (pages 503-507). QBB. Peer Review of Essay 2: Bring completed draft. No Class: Thanksgiving! Final draft of Essay 2 due. Allen Death Knocks. Print PDF and bring to class. Group 3 Presentation: Poe The Cask of Amontillado (101-105). QBB. Group 4 Presentation: Kafka A Hunger Artist (507-513). QBB. Last day of class!

Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday

11/7 11/9 11/14 11/16 11/21 11/23 11/28 11/30 12/5 12/7

FINAL EXAM: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 3:00 6:00 P.M.