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Dr. David A. Splawn Phone: (903) 923-2286 Office: Scarborough Hall 404 email: [email protected]

English 2331.01- World Literature East Texas Baptist University, FALL 2016 MW 1-2:20 SCRB 312

Office Hours: MW 9-10, 2:30-3:30, TR 8-9, 2-3:30, F 9-10, 1-3

Catalog Description: A survey of world literature from the writings of the ancient world through the modern era. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 with a grade of “C” or better.

Required Textbook and Resources: The Norton Anthology of World Literature: Shorter Third Edition. (ISBN 0321436903) EACH STUDENT MUST BRING THEIR TEXT BOOK WITH THEM TO EACH CLASS.

Course outcome competencies:

1. Recognize and analyze the development of world literature from the writings of the Ancient World through the modern era. 2. Understand literary trends that both began and changed throughout various time periods. 3. Recognize cultural and religious changes during these periods that affected not only the literature but the specific nations as well. 4. Become acquainted with the evolution of various genres of literature. 5. Build confidence when approaching a group of accepted masterpieces by a variety of authors. 6. Encourage an informed appreciation for literature from a Christian perspective. 7. Read, understand, discuss, and write critically about assigned texts. 8. Consider new responses to life, which might lead to the discovery of new dimensions of self.

The more the student puts into the course, the higher his or her outcome competencies will be.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is required. It is important that you be here for every class meeting. Obviously, absences can cause you to miss crucial discussions that are essential for your learning and performing well in this course. Any absences will adversely influence your grade, but please note that absences totally more than 25% of class meetings will result in university-mandated course failure. According to the ETBU Catalog, “East Texas Baptist University is committed to the policy that regular and punctual attendance is essential to successful scholastic achievement. Attendance at all meetings of the course for which a student is registered is expected. To be eligible to earn credit in a course, the student must attend at least 75 percent of all class meetings . . . . Students registering late incur absences from the first meeting of the semester.” See the ETBU Catalog for further information.

No Unexcused Absences At ETBU, there is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. All absences are counted when attendance is calculated. According to the ETBU Catalog, “Students who accumulate university-approved absences will be allowed to make up work missed as a result of that activity provided that: The activity was properly scheduled. The absence was authorized in advance. Arrangements were made with instructors prior to the absence.”

The following policies apply: 1. There is no such thing as an excused absence; all absences, for whatever reason, count as an absence. 2. A student must stay for the entire class meeting in order to be counted present for that day. 3. Arriving late to class three times will be equivalent to one absence. 4. Students are required to keep up with their own absences. Do not email me to ask how many absences you have. College is a time to learn how to be responsible for yourself and keeping up with your own absences is one small step in that direction. 5. Absences begin with the first meeting of class, and students registering late incur absences from the first meeting. 6. Students are responsible for all materials covered in class meetings and are expected to meet all class requirements for the course. 7. Students who accumulate university-approved absences (athletic teams, musical organizations, other authorized groups) will be allowed to make up work missed as a result of that activity, provided that: a. The activity was properly scheduled. b. The absence was authorized in advance. c. Arrangements were made with their instructors prior to the absence. d. Such absences are, nonetheless, counted as classes missed. Missed work should be completed and handed in in advance of the absence. 8. Manage your absences wisely!

Attendance Policy in a nutshell: Come to class. Don’t be late. Don’t leave early.

Make-up and Late Work As a general rule, late work will not be accepted. In-class work cannot be made up. If you miss class for a university-sponsored trip, the missed grade will not be counted. If you will miss a due date because of a university sponsored event, essays are due before you leave. Under special circumstances, such as a severe, personal illness, family emergency, or other catastrophe, I will accept late work up to one week past the due date. All late work will be penalized 10 points for each class period it is late.

Academic Integrity East Texas Baptist University is committed to the intellectual and spiritual development of its students. Therefore, we expect students to produce academic work that meets the standards of both the academic and Christian communities. The English department is, therefore, committed to upholding the academic integrity policy stated in the ETBU Student Handbook (14). Unless otherwise specified by the instructor, students are expected to generate material that is the product of their own individual efforts.

The most common acts of academic dishonesty are cheating and plagiarism. Avoid both.

Cheating, while not limited to the following, occurs when: You use unauthorized materials or machines to complete an assignment or examination or you copy answers from another student during an examination.

Plagiarism consists of submitting someone else’s words or ideas as your own without giving proper credit to their author. Plagiarism is literary theft; it is both unethical and illegal. Please remember that I want the work you submit to be your work. Thus avoid even the temptation to have someone else “correct” or revise your assignments before you hand them in. This too is a form of plagiarism. If you are unsure if you have used sources properly, check with your instructor.

The most common acts of academic dishonesty are cheating and plagiarism.

Cheating includes but is not limited to when: a. you use unauthorized materials or machines to complete an assignment or examination. b. you copy answers from another student during an examination. c. you fraudulently use a citation or source in an assignment.

Plagiarism is defined by the Modern Language Association (MLA) as: a. “you took notes that did not distinguish summary and paraphrase from quotation and then you presented wording from the notes as if it were your own. b. while browsing the web, you copied text and pasted it into your paper without quotation marks or without citing the source. c. you presented facts without saying where you found them. d. you repeated or paraphrased someone’s wording without acknowledgement. e. you took someone’s unique or particularly apt phrase without acknowledgement. f. you paraphrased someone’s argument or presented someone’s line of thought without acknowledgement. g. you bought or otherwise acquired a […] paper [or project] and handed in part or all of it as your own” (MLA Handbook 75).

The penalty for cheating or plagiarizing will vary depending on the severity of the violation. Students will receive an “F” or a “0” on that particular assignment or test. However, if the instructor deems the incident serous enough, or if there is a second incident of plagiarism in one course, the student will receive a final grade of “F” in the class. Appeals can be made to the chair of the English department.

______Plagiarism in a nutshell: If you copy and paste, reword, summarize, or quote another person’s writing without giving that person credit and giving a citation, YOU MAY FAIL THIS COURSE, not just the assignment itself, but the course.

The English Department provides tutoring free of charge to any student who wants or needs assistance. The writing center is located on the 4th floor of Scarborough Hall, next door to the elevator. It is a useful service so don’t hesitate to take advantage of it.

Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: Students will provide evidence of successful completion of the course outcome competencies by:

- Responding to daily quizzes and assignments that will test students’ knowledge of the assigned reading. - Participating in large and small-group discussions over the assigned reading. - Producing two research based essays. These essays will substitute a midterm exam. - Working in cooperation with other students, each of you will be responsible for leading the class through discussion of an assigned reading. You will be required to write a brief summary of your research. This project will substitute a final exam. - Completing “Green Light Project” Paper that will demonstrate the student’s ability to integrate some aspect of the body of knowledge studied in class with real-world knowledge.

Disability Accommodation A student with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting the Office of Academic Success, Marshall Hall, Suite 301, and providing the required documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee, the Office of Academic Success will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must then discuss these accommodations with your professor.

Weapons in Class The on-campus possession of firearms, explosives, or fireworks is prohibited with the exception of the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles (as described in SB1907) Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law, may not enter this property (ETBU) with a concealed handgun. The ETBU President may grant authorization to a qualified and certified full-time faculty or staff member, who is a license holder with a concealed handgun to conceal carry on the University campus, at a University-sponsored event or within or on a University vehicle.

Means of Assessment: - Daily quiz grade: 30% - Class Participation 5% - Writing Projects 15%/per 45% - Daily Reading Journal: 20%

Important Class Due Dates:

Week One: Introduction and Creation Story Week Two: The Great Journey Part 1 Week Three: The Great Journey Part 2—Quest Film Week Four: Tragic Hero Part 1 Week Five: Tragic Hero Part 2 (Writing Project One Due) Week Six: Tragic Hero Part 3—Tragic Hero Film Week Seven: Western Literature Part 1 Week Eight: Western Literature Part 2 Week Nine: Western Literature Part 3 (Writing Project Two Due) Week Ten: Sacred Texts Part 1—Sacred Film Week Eleven: Sacred Texts Part 2 Week Twelve: TBA –Sacred Film Week Thirteen: Women in World Lit. Part 1 Week Fourteen: Women in World Lit. Part 2 Week Fifteen: (Writing Project Three Due)