Course Description
A general consideration of the discipline of English, the most useful materials and approaches, and the objectives, problems, and issues in the study of language and literature. Prerequisite: Admission to MA program in English or permission of the instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Research Methodology
- To recognize and apply the research methodology needed for the critical study of the literatures, rhetoric, or language of English.
Analysis
- To identify and discriminate among literary, rhetorical, or linguistic theories and history to inform the critical study of English.
Content Knowledge
- To recognize and summarize the multiple fields of English and the current issues within them.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Class Participation, homework, any in-class exercises | 20% |
| Part A Annotation | 10% |
| Part B Close Reading Essay | 10% |
| Part C Research Log and Bibliography | 10% |
| Part D Quotation Gather | 10% |
| Part E Integrated Analytical Essay | 20% |
| Part F Revision Plan | 10% |
| Final Reflection | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0% - 100.0% | A |
| 90.0% – 92.9% | A- |
| 87.0% – 89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0% – 86.9% | B |
| 80.0% – 82.9% | B- |
| 77.0% – 79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0% – 76.9% | C |
| 70.0% – 72.9% | C- |
| Below 70.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
In an accelerated class format, attending every class meeting (August 24, August 31, September 14, September 21, September 28, and October 5) is a minimum requirement for receiving a grade of A in the course.
Participants should attend class having read, prepared, or completed any assigned work; should stay for the entire class period; and should engage in class activities as fully as they are able.
Missing one class meeting or part of one class meeting will not result in a grade reduction. Missing more than one class meeting or parts of multiple class meetings may result in a reduction in the final course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.