Department of Language and Literature
LIT 2012, The Novel
Summer A; 2008
| Instructor:
Jeff Grieneisen | E-mail:
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| Office:
3-117 | http://faculty.mccfl.edu/GrieneJ/coursepage.htm |
| Telephone:
752-5474 | |
Course
Description:
Three
hours per week. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and concurrent registration in or completion
of ENC 1102 with a grade of "C" or better. This course examines the
origin and development of literary conventions unique to the genre as developed
by writers from a variety of cultural experiences.
Performance
standards:
See below for the performance standards identified
by the college for
this course.
Texts
and Materials:
The Monk, by Matthew Lewis.
The
Frankenstein,
by Mary Shelley (Edited by J. Paul Hunter) Norton Critical Edition.
ISBN: 0393964582
The Italian,
by Anne Radcliffe.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is an important part of the learning process in our class,
and I take it very seriously. Consider that in the summer, each class period is
worth one week of "regular semester" classes. Attendance includes not
only being here, but being here on time. Therefore, I have developed stringent
guidelines regarding course attendance: you are permitted one absence without
academic penalty (however, you will be penalized by losing the points on any in-class
work or quizzes, whether or not they were announced). You will be penalized by
a one letter-grade deduction from your FINAL course grade for each absence that
one. Therefore, you cannot miss more than three classes and still pass the course.
If you know you will be absent, I encourage you to talk to me as soon as possible.
NOTE: I do
not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences-babysitter problems, personal
illness, car trouble, and many other obstacles may be valid reasons for missing
class, but they are not excused. In fact, it is precisely for these reasons that
you may miss three classes without penalty. I do not want to see doctor's notes
(especially since they may have germs).
* Tardiness
is a separate but related issue. I count two tardies
as an absence. Specifically, tardy is arriving after I have already taken roll.
If you arrive tardy, it is your responsibility to see me at the end of class to
ensure that I change your daily attendance record from "absent" to "tardy."
(Do not disrupt the class, and do not wait until the next class period). Leaving
early is the same as a tardy. Both are disruptive and rude to the other students
and to me.
Grading Policy:
All assignments are due on the listed due dates regardless of
whether you stay in the class for that class period. As the semester progresses,
I may determine to change some of these dates. You are responsible for these changes
whether you are present or absent from class on the announcement day. Late assignments,
if accepted, will lose one letter grade for each class period they are late. We
will discuss grade criteria for A, B, C, D, and F work; please take notes during
this discussion. Also, you will receive detailed instructions for assignments, failure to adhere to these on individual assignments
will adversely affect the grade you earn on the assignment.NOTE:
All assignments MUST be completed in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Gordon Rule:
This course meets the Florida State
Board of Education Rule Number 6A-10.30. In accordance with this rule, students
will complete written assignments totaling 6,000 words. A grade of C or better
is required for credit in Gordon Rule classes.
Withdrawal Policy:
State this directly: In accordance
with the
Statement of Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts,
opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar
and/or writer-professional or student-without giving proper credit. Expulsion,
suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.
Standards of Conduct:
Students are expected to abide by all
Lancer Student Handbook guidelines.
Course Assignments:
* Weekly Responsess 25%
* Midterm Exam 25%
* Final Exam
25%.
* (2) Critical Analyses 25%
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The student,
at the completion of the course, should be able to
1.
Trace the development of the novel from its inception in world literature through
various historical periods to the present day.
2. Demonstrate an understanding
of the social, political, and cultural influences upon the novel and, reciprocally,
its influence upon society.
3. Recognize the conventions of the novel and
its subgenres.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of critical and theoretical
issues as contained in secondary scholarship.
5. Distinguish between and among
various literary genres.
6. Demonstrate a knowledge
of the vocabulary needed for the study of literature.
7. Demonstrate
increased reading skills through textual analysis, including the detection of
tone, the detection of bias, and the detection of stereotypes and the assumptions
underlying them.
8. Demonstrate increased college-level
writing skills through the execution of literary journals, study questions, essay
tests, reader responses, research projects, and/or other writing assignments.
9. Fulfill the writing requirements as mandated by SBE 6A-10.30 (Gordon Rule).
10. Demonstrate academic research skills, including the use of current documentation
methods.
11. Demonstrate the use of academic technological skills such as
internet research, PowerPoint presentation, online communication and/or webpage
development.
12. Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with peers
by participating in panel presentations and/or group projects.
13. Demonstrate
an understanding of his/her role in a global society formed from a diverse population.
14. Demonstrate a knowledge of major authors from diverse
cultures and of literary movements of global significance.