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Professor
Suzanne Keyworth Office:
3-105
Hours: MWF 11-12 TR 11-12:30Phone: 752-5475 email
address: mailto:keywors@mccfl.edu |
LIT 2020 Short
Story
Language
and Literature
SPRING
2010 Web
Page: http://www.mccfl.edu/Faculty/keywors/SuzanneKeyworth.htm |
Course Description: The course meets Area IV of the AA/AAS/AS general education requirements. The course provides a study of the short story genre and will examine representative world writers of both traditional and experimental short story forms. This course meets part of the six-hour international/inter-cultural requirement.
Course Performance Standards:: Students may access course performance standards by clicking on the “Course Performances Standards” link at the following web address: http://www.mccfl.edu/Academ/EnReLa/Handbook/LIT2020.htm. A hard copy may be obtained from the instructor or from the Department Office
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and concurrent registration in or completion of ENC 1102 with a grade C or better.
Text and Materials: Cassil, R. V. and Richard Bausch. The Norton Anthology of Short
Fiction. 7th Edition. New York: W. W. Norton and Company, 2000.
Dinesen, Isak. Anecdotes of Destiny and Ehrengard. New York: Vintage International, 1972.
Attendance policy: Any student missing more than four (4) class hours may be withdrawn from the course. Be advised that class participation is an integral part of LIT 2020. This includes responding to questions and initiating dialogue. If a student has not read the assignment, he or she may be asked to leave the class and this will be counted as an absence.
Withdrawal Policy:
In accordance with the Manatee
Community College policy as stated in the college catalog, students may
withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the
withdrawal deadline as listed in the Manatee Community College academic
calendar. This semester this date is October 30. The student must take responsibility for initiating the
withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their
instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.
Grading: 25% Oral Presentation
25% Research Project
25% Isak Dinesen Paper
10% Final.and attendance, participation
15% Mid-term
All work assigned must be completed and due dates respected. Grades will be based on written work, class participation, and class attendance. Missing more than four class hours will result in one full grade deducted from your grade average. Likewise, if you are tardy more than 5 times, a full grade will be deducted from your grade average.
Late Paper Policy: Due dates must be respected. Papers are due at the beginning of the class hour. I will NOT accept papers in my faculty mailbox. If you choose to place a paper in my mailbox, I will not be held responsible for that paper. No make-up tests will be given without a written medical excuse. This includes your Mid-term. All assignments must be typed, double-spaced on regular bond paper. Please have your name, class hour and class day on each cover sheet. Late papers will only be accepted up to one week late with a full grade deducted. I will not accept a late paper more than one week late.
A grade of C or better is required for credit.
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.
Tentative Syllabus
Week 1 January 11, 13, and 15
Introduce Research Paper
Introductions
“The Use of Force” 1590 William Carlos Williams - connotations
“The Things They Carried” 1188 Tim O’Brien - symbol
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Week 2 January 18, 20 and 22
Classes closed On Monday – Martin Luther King Day
“The Veldt” 155 - technology
“Miriam” 192 Truman Capote - psychological
“The Trip Back” handout - culture
Week 3 January 25, 27, and 29
Begin work for presentations – 20 minutes per peer group
Library for research Wed and Fri
Week 4 Februry 1, 3 and 5
Library for research Mon and Wed
Begin Presentations Friday
Week 5 February 8, 10 and 12
Presentations all week – Mon and Wed and Fri
Week 6 February 15, 17 and 19
Writing stories in class and reading – required extra credit
3 pages at least
No classes on Friday the 12 – Faculty Development Day
Week 7 February 22, 24 and 26
Finish reading
Presentations Wed and Fri
Research paper due on Friday
Week 8 – March 1, 3 and 5
Hills Like White Elephants short film and discussion
The Mission and discussion
Week 9 March 8, 10 and 12
SPRING BREAK
Week 10 March 15, 17 and 19
Discussion of “A Worn Path” Eudora Weslty 1544
Mid-term exam on Wed – “A Worn Path” Eudora Welty 1544
In-class writing essay exam
“The Metamorphosis” Franz Kafka 785 – relate to his life
Week 11 Mar 22, 24 and 26
View the film
Out of Africa
Be prepared to discuss the life of Isak Dinesen according to the film
Week 12 March 29, 31 and April 2
Out of Africa--- finish film and discuss life of Dinesen on Monday
Babette’s Feast
Begin second creative assignment on Friday
Dinesen Paper Due on Friday
Week 13 Apeuk 5, 7 and 9
Finish Babette’s Feast
Creative writing – “The Things They Carried” extra credit required in-class
Week 14 April 12, 14 and 16
The Witness” Bell
get into groups of four and discuss the Story by Tobias Wolff in your text.
Take notes as this will help you with your final paper exam.
Week 15 April 19, 21 and 23
“The Horse Dealer’s Daughter” Lawrence
“The Lover of Horses:” Gallagher (handout)
Week 16 April 26, 28 and 30
Tobias Wolff
This Boy’s Life – a movie
Final exam: Two page paper, typed, about this film and the story in your text by Wolff. – May 3