introduction to literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. the course will...

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English 2326.91E Lancaster 1 Instructor: Bill Lancaster, PhD Class Time: MWF 8:28-9:13 Location: Commerce High, Rm. 133 Office Hours: MW - 2:00-3:00 and 4:00-5:00 or by appointment Location: Hall of Languages 233 Office Phone: (903) 468-8725 (Email is the best method of contact.) Office Fax: (903) 886.5980 Email Address: [email protected] All items are subject to compliance with current university policy. The Introduction to Literature course is designed to give students a foundation in the three major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and film) with exposure to source material from a wide range of authors and an emphasis on the critical analysis of literary media using a variety of theoretical filters. Required Texts: The Cambridge Companion to Utopian Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) ISBN-10: 0521714141 ISBN-13: 978-0521714143 The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood ISBN-10: 038549081X ISBN-13: 978-0385490818 The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins ISBN-10: 9780439023528 ISBN-13: 978-0439023528 Links to additional readings or other materials will be provided by the instructor. Optional Texts: Divergent Series (Book 1) by Veronica Roth ISBN-10: 0062387243 ISBN-13: 978-0062387240 Feed by M.T. Anderson ISBN-10: 0763662623 ISBN-13: 978-076366262

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Page 1: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 1

Instructor Bill Lancaster PhD Class Time MWF 828-913 Location Commerce High Rm 133 Office Hours MW - 200-300 and 400-500

or by appointment Location Hall of Languages 233 Office Phone (903) 468-8725 (Email is the best method of contact) Office Fax (903) 8865980 Email Address blancaster2leomailtamucedu

All items are subject to compliance with current university policy

The Introduction to Literature course is designed to give students a foundation in the three

major literary genres drama poetry and prose The course will enable an understanding of

literary media (poetry short stories novels plays and film) with exposure to source material

from a wide range of authors and an emphasis on the critical analysis of literary media using a

variety of theoretical filters

Required Texts The Cambridge Companion to Utopian Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) ISBN-10 0521714141 ISBN-13 978-0521714143 The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood ISBN-10 038549081X ISBN-13 978-0385490818 The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins ISBN-10 9780439023528 ISBN-13 978-0439023528 Links to additional readings or other materials will be provided by the instructor Optional Texts Divergent Series (Book 1) by Veronica Roth ISBN-10 0062387243 ISBN-13 978-0062387240 Feed by MT Anderson ISBN-10 0763662623 ISBN-13 978-076366262

English 232691E Lancaster 2

Student Learning Outcomes

1) The students will be able to identify various genre and sub-genre of literary media as

reflected in daily warm-up exercises and unit tests

2) The students will understand concepts important to the analysis of literature as reflected

in daily warm-up exercises unit tests and response papers

3) The students will be able to analyze various genres of literary media as reflected in

response papers and unit tests

Assignments and Grading

Participation 15

Response Papers (4) 40

Unit Tests (3) 45

Participation Participation includes attendance class preparation (reading) and active engagement in class

discussions and will be determined through daily warm-ups and teacher observation

Response Papers Four response papers of one to two pages (300-500 words) are required during the semester

Three are to be written over any of the required readings from that unit (from poetry plays or

short stories) with one having the option between a novel and a film These should NOT be

summaries of the texts but scholarly analyses and discussions

Response Paper Due Dates

RR-1 Poetry Monday September 12

RR-2 Play Friday October 14

RR-3 Novel or Film Wednesday November 16

RR-4 Short Story Wednesday November 30

Unit Exams Three unit tests will be administered during the semester related to each of the three units

Poetry Drama and Fiction These tests will consist of a combination of objective (multiple

choice fill in the blank and matching) and analytical questions (short answer and essay)

Unit Test Dates

Poetry Friday September 23

Drama Monday October 24 Fiction Friday December 9

Attendance

Any student who misses ten (10) or more classes will automatically fail the course In order to be successful in this class regular attendance is required Excessive absences will

result in a reduced grade or an administrative drop from the course Students who are absent with

good cause such as university-sanctioned activities or hospitalization will be allowed to make

up major assignments without penalty if done in a timely manner

English 232691E Lancaster 3

Course Schedule This schedule is subject to change to reflect academic needs Week and Date Assignment Text Source

Week 1 Monday Aug 29 Poetry Unit Wed Aug 31 Friday Sep 2

Read for today Course Syllabus Discussion Introduction and class orientation Threads of Readings and Discussion Read for Today ldquoChapter 6-Reading and Writing About Poetryrdquo (351-358) AND Robinson ldquoRichard Coryrdquo Hardy ldquoThe Ruined Maidrdquo Wordsworth ldquoI wandered lonely as a cloudrdquo Discussion Never One Meaning Read for Today ldquoChap 6-Strategies for Reading Poetryrdquo (358-365) AND Marvell ldquoTo His Coy Mistressrdquo Frost ldquoStopping by the Woods on a Snowy Eveningrdquo and ldquoThe Road Not Takenrdquo Discussion Reading and Writing for Explication

Course Syllabus

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Week 2 Monday Sep 5 Wed Sep 7 Friday Sep 9

Labor Day ndash Get Ahead on Readings Read for Today Poems by Langston Hughes Blues Folks Who Knock at Madamrsquos Door Hard Luck I Look at the World The Negro Speaks of Rivers Remember You and Your Whole Race Discussion Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Poems by Countee Cullen Epitaphs Shadowed and For Amy Lowell AND Poems by James Weldon Johnson Art vs Trade An Explanation Sense You Went Away and Sonnet AND Shakespeare ndash Sonnet 130 My Mistressrsquo Eyes Discussion Writing for Analysis Word Choice and Intertexuality

Poetry Foundation -

Langston Hughes

Poetry Foundation -

Countee Cullen

Poetry Foundation -

JWJohnson

Shakespeare -

Sonnet 130

Week 3

English 232691E Lancaster 4

Monday Sep 12 Wed Sep 14 Friday Sep 16

Read for Today Henley Poems Digging The Grauballe Man and Mid-Term Break Watch in Class Seamus Henley ndash Making Sense of a Life Discussion Comparing Irish and African American Poetry Read for Today Read for today Angelou ndash ldquoAfricardquo Auden ndash ldquoStop All the Clocksrdquo Baca ndash ldquoGreen Chilirdquo Dickenson ndash ldquoBecause I Could Not Stoprdquo and Shakespeare ndash ldquoShall I Compare Theerdquo Discussion When Literature Lasts what is the Canon Read for Today The Twenty-Third Psalm from the King James Bible AND Pugh ndash ldquoTwenty-Thirdrdquo Discussion Intertextuality ndash Again

Poetry Foundation

ndash Seamus Henley

Henley - Making

Sense of a Life

Due Today Reading

Response 1

The Poetry

Foundation

The Twenty-Third Psalm and Pugh - Twenty-Third

Week 4 Monday Sep 19 Wed Sep 21 Friday Sep 23

Read for Today Robert Browning - Porphyrias Lover AND ldquoThe Origins of Dystopia Wells Huxley and Orwellrdquo by Gregory Claeys (to be abridged) Discussion Poetry as Dystopian Literature Discussion Poetry Exam Review Poetry Unit Exam

Brownings

Porphyrias Lover

Cambridge

Companion (107-

134)

Exam Day

Week 5 DramaFilm Unit Monday Sep 26 Wed Sep 28

Read for Today Jonathan Swift ndash ldquoA Modest Proposalrdquo (paragraphs 1-3 and 8-12) Discussion Introduction to Irish Humor Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act I Watch Waiting for Godot (Full Play) Discussion Plot-Driven Drama versus Character Conflict and Language

Swift - A Modest

Proposal

Text posted in

E-College

YouTube Waiting

for Godot

English 232691E Lancaster 5

Friday Sept 30 Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act II Discussion Revisiting Irish Humor Brendan Behanrsquos ldquoAuld Trianglerdquo and The Quare Fellow Watch in Class Waiting for Godot as Dystopian Literature

The Auld Triangle

Auld Triangle

(Version 2)

Due Today Reading Response

2 (Play)

Week 6 Film Week Monday Oct 3 Wed Oct 5 Friday Oct 7

Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Adaptation ndash Shakespearersquos Anachronistic Language and Whedonrsquos Currant Costuming Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Who Creates Art Auteur versus Author

Plan to use Todayrsquos Meet website on your phones for class discussion throughout the week

Week 7 Monday Oct 10 Wed Oct 12 Friday Oct 14

Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Acts I and II Discussion Predicting Outcomes and Connections to the Harlem Renaissance Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Act III Discussion Breaking Stereotypes Discussion Drama Unit Review

Text Posted in

E-College

Film on Room

Reserve in Gee

Library

Week 8 Monday Oct 17 Fiction Unit Wed Oct 19

Drama Unit Exam Read for Today How to Read Literature AND Joyce - ldquoThe Sistersrdquo Discussion Note-taking While Reading Fiction

Exam Day

Both Posted in

E-College

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 2: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 2

Student Learning Outcomes

1) The students will be able to identify various genre and sub-genre of literary media as

reflected in daily warm-up exercises and unit tests

2) The students will understand concepts important to the analysis of literature as reflected

in daily warm-up exercises unit tests and response papers

3) The students will be able to analyze various genres of literary media as reflected in

response papers and unit tests

Assignments and Grading

Participation 15

Response Papers (4) 40

Unit Tests (3) 45

Participation Participation includes attendance class preparation (reading) and active engagement in class

discussions and will be determined through daily warm-ups and teacher observation

Response Papers Four response papers of one to two pages (300-500 words) are required during the semester

Three are to be written over any of the required readings from that unit (from poetry plays or

short stories) with one having the option between a novel and a film These should NOT be

summaries of the texts but scholarly analyses and discussions

Response Paper Due Dates

RR-1 Poetry Monday September 12

RR-2 Play Friday October 14

RR-3 Novel or Film Wednesday November 16

RR-4 Short Story Wednesday November 30

Unit Exams Three unit tests will be administered during the semester related to each of the three units

Poetry Drama and Fiction These tests will consist of a combination of objective (multiple

choice fill in the blank and matching) and analytical questions (short answer and essay)

Unit Test Dates

Poetry Friday September 23

Drama Monday October 24 Fiction Friday December 9

Attendance

Any student who misses ten (10) or more classes will automatically fail the course In order to be successful in this class regular attendance is required Excessive absences will

result in a reduced grade or an administrative drop from the course Students who are absent with

good cause such as university-sanctioned activities or hospitalization will be allowed to make

up major assignments without penalty if done in a timely manner

English 232691E Lancaster 3

Course Schedule This schedule is subject to change to reflect academic needs Week and Date Assignment Text Source

Week 1 Monday Aug 29 Poetry Unit Wed Aug 31 Friday Sep 2

Read for today Course Syllabus Discussion Introduction and class orientation Threads of Readings and Discussion Read for Today ldquoChapter 6-Reading and Writing About Poetryrdquo (351-358) AND Robinson ldquoRichard Coryrdquo Hardy ldquoThe Ruined Maidrdquo Wordsworth ldquoI wandered lonely as a cloudrdquo Discussion Never One Meaning Read for Today ldquoChap 6-Strategies for Reading Poetryrdquo (358-365) AND Marvell ldquoTo His Coy Mistressrdquo Frost ldquoStopping by the Woods on a Snowy Eveningrdquo and ldquoThe Road Not Takenrdquo Discussion Reading and Writing for Explication

Course Syllabus

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Week 2 Monday Sep 5 Wed Sep 7 Friday Sep 9

Labor Day ndash Get Ahead on Readings Read for Today Poems by Langston Hughes Blues Folks Who Knock at Madamrsquos Door Hard Luck I Look at the World The Negro Speaks of Rivers Remember You and Your Whole Race Discussion Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Poems by Countee Cullen Epitaphs Shadowed and For Amy Lowell AND Poems by James Weldon Johnson Art vs Trade An Explanation Sense You Went Away and Sonnet AND Shakespeare ndash Sonnet 130 My Mistressrsquo Eyes Discussion Writing for Analysis Word Choice and Intertexuality

Poetry Foundation -

Langston Hughes

Poetry Foundation -

Countee Cullen

Poetry Foundation -

JWJohnson

Shakespeare -

Sonnet 130

Week 3

English 232691E Lancaster 4

Monday Sep 12 Wed Sep 14 Friday Sep 16

Read for Today Henley Poems Digging The Grauballe Man and Mid-Term Break Watch in Class Seamus Henley ndash Making Sense of a Life Discussion Comparing Irish and African American Poetry Read for Today Read for today Angelou ndash ldquoAfricardquo Auden ndash ldquoStop All the Clocksrdquo Baca ndash ldquoGreen Chilirdquo Dickenson ndash ldquoBecause I Could Not Stoprdquo and Shakespeare ndash ldquoShall I Compare Theerdquo Discussion When Literature Lasts what is the Canon Read for Today The Twenty-Third Psalm from the King James Bible AND Pugh ndash ldquoTwenty-Thirdrdquo Discussion Intertextuality ndash Again

Poetry Foundation

ndash Seamus Henley

Henley - Making

Sense of a Life

Due Today Reading

Response 1

The Poetry

Foundation

The Twenty-Third Psalm and Pugh - Twenty-Third

Week 4 Monday Sep 19 Wed Sep 21 Friday Sep 23

Read for Today Robert Browning - Porphyrias Lover AND ldquoThe Origins of Dystopia Wells Huxley and Orwellrdquo by Gregory Claeys (to be abridged) Discussion Poetry as Dystopian Literature Discussion Poetry Exam Review Poetry Unit Exam

Brownings

Porphyrias Lover

Cambridge

Companion (107-

134)

Exam Day

Week 5 DramaFilm Unit Monday Sep 26 Wed Sep 28

Read for Today Jonathan Swift ndash ldquoA Modest Proposalrdquo (paragraphs 1-3 and 8-12) Discussion Introduction to Irish Humor Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act I Watch Waiting for Godot (Full Play) Discussion Plot-Driven Drama versus Character Conflict and Language

Swift - A Modest

Proposal

Text posted in

E-College

YouTube Waiting

for Godot

English 232691E Lancaster 5

Friday Sept 30 Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act II Discussion Revisiting Irish Humor Brendan Behanrsquos ldquoAuld Trianglerdquo and The Quare Fellow Watch in Class Waiting for Godot as Dystopian Literature

The Auld Triangle

Auld Triangle

(Version 2)

Due Today Reading Response

2 (Play)

Week 6 Film Week Monday Oct 3 Wed Oct 5 Friday Oct 7

Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Adaptation ndash Shakespearersquos Anachronistic Language and Whedonrsquos Currant Costuming Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Who Creates Art Auteur versus Author

Plan to use Todayrsquos Meet website on your phones for class discussion throughout the week

Week 7 Monday Oct 10 Wed Oct 12 Friday Oct 14

Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Acts I and II Discussion Predicting Outcomes and Connections to the Harlem Renaissance Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Act III Discussion Breaking Stereotypes Discussion Drama Unit Review

Text Posted in

E-College

Film on Room

Reserve in Gee

Library

Week 8 Monday Oct 17 Fiction Unit Wed Oct 19

Drama Unit Exam Read for Today How to Read Literature AND Joyce - ldquoThe Sistersrdquo Discussion Note-taking While Reading Fiction

Exam Day

Both Posted in

E-College

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 3: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 3

Course Schedule This schedule is subject to change to reflect academic needs Week and Date Assignment Text Source

Week 1 Monday Aug 29 Poetry Unit Wed Aug 31 Friday Sep 2

Read for today Course Syllabus Discussion Introduction and class orientation Threads of Readings and Discussion Read for Today ldquoChapter 6-Reading and Writing About Poetryrdquo (351-358) AND Robinson ldquoRichard Coryrdquo Hardy ldquoThe Ruined Maidrdquo Wordsworth ldquoI wandered lonely as a cloudrdquo Discussion Never One Meaning Read for Today ldquoChap 6-Strategies for Reading Poetryrdquo (358-365) AND Marvell ldquoTo His Coy Mistressrdquo Frost ldquoStopping by the Woods on a Snowy Eveningrdquo and ldquoThe Road Not Takenrdquo Discussion Reading and Writing for Explication

Course Syllabus

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Email Attachment

The Poetry

Foundation

Week 2 Monday Sep 5 Wed Sep 7 Friday Sep 9

Labor Day ndash Get Ahead on Readings Read for Today Poems by Langston Hughes Blues Folks Who Knock at Madamrsquos Door Hard Luck I Look at the World The Negro Speaks of Rivers Remember You and Your Whole Race Discussion Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Poems by Countee Cullen Epitaphs Shadowed and For Amy Lowell AND Poems by James Weldon Johnson Art vs Trade An Explanation Sense You Went Away and Sonnet AND Shakespeare ndash Sonnet 130 My Mistressrsquo Eyes Discussion Writing for Analysis Word Choice and Intertexuality

Poetry Foundation -

Langston Hughes

Poetry Foundation -

Countee Cullen

Poetry Foundation -

JWJohnson

Shakespeare -

Sonnet 130

Week 3

English 232691E Lancaster 4

Monday Sep 12 Wed Sep 14 Friday Sep 16

Read for Today Henley Poems Digging The Grauballe Man and Mid-Term Break Watch in Class Seamus Henley ndash Making Sense of a Life Discussion Comparing Irish and African American Poetry Read for Today Read for today Angelou ndash ldquoAfricardquo Auden ndash ldquoStop All the Clocksrdquo Baca ndash ldquoGreen Chilirdquo Dickenson ndash ldquoBecause I Could Not Stoprdquo and Shakespeare ndash ldquoShall I Compare Theerdquo Discussion When Literature Lasts what is the Canon Read for Today The Twenty-Third Psalm from the King James Bible AND Pugh ndash ldquoTwenty-Thirdrdquo Discussion Intertextuality ndash Again

Poetry Foundation

ndash Seamus Henley

Henley - Making

Sense of a Life

Due Today Reading

Response 1

The Poetry

Foundation

The Twenty-Third Psalm and Pugh - Twenty-Third

Week 4 Monday Sep 19 Wed Sep 21 Friday Sep 23

Read for Today Robert Browning - Porphyrias Lover AND ldquoThe Origins of Dystopia Wells Huxley and Orwellrdquo by Gregory Claeys (to be abridged) Discussion Poetry as Dystopian Literature Discussion Poetry Exam Review Poetry Unit Exam

Brownings

Porphyrias Lover

Cambridge

Companion (107-

134)

Exam Day

Week 5 DramaFilm Unit Monday Sep 26 Wed Sep 28

Read for Today Jonathan Swift ndash ldquoA Modest Proposalrdquo (paragraphs 1-3 and 8-12) Discussion Introduction to Irish Humor Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act I Watch Waiting for Godot (Full Play) Discussion Plot-Driven Drama versus Character Conflict and Language

Swift - A Modest

Proposal

Text posted in

E-College

YouTube Waiting

for Godot

English 232691E Lancaster 5

Friday Sept 30 Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act II Discussion Revisiting Irish Humor Brendan Behanrsquos ldquoAuld Trianglerdquo and The Quare Fellow Watch in Class Waiting for Godot as Dystopian Literature

The Auld Triangle

Auld Triangle

(Version 2)

Due Today Reading Response

2 (Play)

Week 6 Film Week Monday Oct 3 Wed Oct 5 Friday Oct 7

Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Adaptation ndash Shakespearersquos Anachronistic Language and Whedonrsquos Currant Costuming Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Who Creates Art Auteur versus Author

Plan to use Todayrsquos Meet website on your phones for class discussion throughout the week

Week 7 Monday Oct 10 Wed Oct 12 Friday Oct 14

Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Acts I and II Discussion Predicting Outcomes and Connections to the Harlem Renaissance Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Act III Discussion Breaking Stereotypes Discussion Drama Unit Review

Text Posted in

E-College

Film on Room

Reserve in Gee

Library

Week 8 Monday Oct 17 Fiction Unit Wed Oct 19

Drama Unit Exam Read for Today How to Read Literature AND Joyce - ldquoThe Sistersrdquo Discussion Note-taking While Reading Fiction

Exam Day

Both Posted in

E-College

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 4: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 4

Monday Sep 12 Wed Sep 14 Friday Sep 16

Read for Today Henley Poems Digging The Grauballe Man and Mid-Term Break Watch in Class Seamus Henley ndash Making Sense of a Life Discussion Comparing Irish and African American Poetry Read for Today Read for today Angelou ndash ldquoAfricardquo Auden ndash ldquoStop All the Clocksrdquo Baca ndash ldquoGreen Chilirdquo Dickenson ndash ldquoBecause I Could Not Stoprdquo and Shakespeare ndash ldquoShall I Compare Theerdquo Discussion When Literature Lasts what is the Canon Read for Today The Twenty-Third Psalm from the King James Bible AND Pugh ndash ldquoTwenty-Thirdrdquo Discussion Intertextuality ndash Again

Poetry Foundation

ndash Seamus Henley

Henley - Making

Sense of a Life

Due Today Reading

Response 1

The Poetry

Foundation

The Twenty-Third Psalm and Pugh - Twenty-Third

Week 4 Monday Sep 19 Wed Sep 21 Friday Sep 23

Read for Today Robert Browning - Porphyrias Lover AND ldquoThe Origins of Dystopia Wells Huxley and Orwellrdquo by Gregory Claeys (to be abridged) Discussion Poetry as Dystopian Literature Discussion Poetry Exam Review Poetry Unit Exam

Brownings

Porphyrias Lover

Cambridge

Companion (107-

134)

Exam Day

Week 5 DramaFilm Unit Monday Sep 26 Wed Sep 28

Read for Today Jonathan Swift ndash ldquoA Modest Proposalrdquo (paragraphs 1-3 and 8-12) Discussion Introduction to Irish Humor Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act I Watch Waiting for Godot (Full Play) Discussion Plot-Driven Drama versus Character Conflict and Language

Swift - A Modest

Proposal

Text posted in

E-College

YouTube Waiting

for Godot

English 232691E Lancaster 5

Friday Sept 30 Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act II Discussion Revisiting Irish Humor Brendan Behanrsquos ldquoAuld Trianglerdquo and The Quare Fellow Watch in Class Waiting for Godot as Dystopian Literature

The Auld Triangle

Auld Triangle

(Version 2)

Due Today Reading Response

2 (Play)

Week 6 Film Week Monday Oct 3 Wed Oct 5 Friday Oct 7

Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Adaptation ndash Shakespearersquos Anachronistic Language and Whedonrsquos Currant Costuming Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Who Creates Art Auteur versus Author

Plan to use Todayrsquos Meet website on your phones for class discussion throughout the week

Week 7 Monday Oct 10 Wed Oct 12 Friday Oct 14

Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Acts I and II Discussion Predicting Outcomes and Connections to the Harlem Renaissance Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Act III Discussion Breaking Stereotypes Discussion Drama Unit Review

Text Posted in

E-College

Film on Room

Reserve in Gee

Library

Week 8 Monday Oct 17 Fiction Unit Wed Oct 19

Drama Unit Exam Read for Today How to Read Literature AND Joyce - ldquoThe Sistersrdquo Discussion Note-taking While Reading Fiction

Exam Day

Both Posted in

E-College

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 5: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 5

Friday Sept 30 Read for Today Waiting for Godot ndash Act II Discussion Revisiting Irish Humor Brendan Behanrsquos ldquoAuld Trianglerdquo and The Quare Fellow Watch in Class Waiting for Godot as Dystopian Literature

The Auld Triangle

Auld Triangle

(Version 2)

Due Today Reading Response

2 (Play)

Week 6 Film Week Monday Oct 3 Wed Oct 5 Friday Oct 7

Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Adaptation ndash Shakespearersquos Anachronistic Language and Whedonrsquos Currant Costuming Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Read for Today TBA Watch in Class Shakespeare Whedon-Much Ado About Nothing Discussion Who Creates Art Auteur versus Author

Plan to use Todayrsquos Meet website on your phones for class discussion throughout the week

Week 7 Monday Oct 10 Wed Oct 12 Friday Oct 14

Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Acts I and II Discussion Predicting Outcomes and Connections to the Harlem Renaissance Watch and Read for Today Hansberry ndash A Raisin in the Sun Act III Discussion Breaking Stereotypes Discussion Drama Unit Review

Text Posted in

E-College

Film on Room

Reserve in Gee

Library

Week 8 Monday Oct 17 Fiction Unit Wed Oct 19

Drama Unit Exam Read for Today How to Read Literature AND Joyce - ldquoThe Sistersrdquo Discussion Note-taking While Reading Fiction

Exam Day

Both Posted in

E-College

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 6: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 6

Friday Oct 21 Read for Today Kinkaid ndash ldquoGirlrdquo Discussion The Three Corners of Literary Fiction ndash Again Class analysis of ldquoGirlrdquo

Posted in E-College

Week 9 Monday Oct 24 Wed Oct 26 Friday Oct 28

Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) and ldquoThe Concept of Utopia by Faacutetima Vieirardquo Discussion Introduction to UtopianDystopian Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games (Book 1) Discussion Evaluating Literature Read for Today Collins ndash The Hunger Games and Discussion Researching Fiction

Text ndash Ch 1-11

Cambridge

Companion (3-15)

Text ndash Ch 12-19

Cambridge

Companion (15-24)

Text ndash Ch 20-27

Week 10 Monday Oct 31 Wed Nov 2 Friday Nov 4

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and ldquoUtopia Dystopia and Science Fictionrdquo by Peter Fitting Discussion Analysis of a Prose Text Instructor Out ndash Begin Weekend Reading

Text ndash Ch 1-5

Cambridge

Companion (135-

144)

Text ndash Ch 6-7

Cambridge

Companion (144-

150)

Week 11 Monday Nov 7 Wed Nov 9 Friday Nov 11

Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale and Lancaster ndash The Value of Literacy in Our Dystopian Futures Discussion To Read or Not to Read That is the Future Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion TBA Read for Today Atwood ndash The Handmaids Tale Discussion Comparative Analysis of Literature ndash T-Charts and Venn Diagrams

Text ndash Ch 8-10

Text ndash Ch 11-13

Text ndash Ch 14-15

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 7: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 7

Week 12 Monday Nov 14 Wed Nov 16 Friday Nov 18

Read for Today James Baldwin ldquoSonnyrsquos Bluesrdquo Discussion Mimetic Resonance and the Harlem Renaissance Read for Today Zora Neale Hurston ndash ldquoSweatrdquo Discussion Rethinking the Canon American Women Writers Read for Today Karen Russell ndash ldquoSt Lucyrsquos Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Discussion Uses of Polyphony in Fiction

Posted in E-College

Due Today Reading Response

3 (Novel or Film)

Posted in

E-College

Week 13 Monday Nov 21 Wed Nov 23 Friday Nov 25

Read for Today TBA Discussion TBA No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted in

E-College

Week 14 Monday Nov 28 Wed Nov 30 Friday Dec 2

Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Analysis Versus Summary (Analysis Always Wins) Read for Today Morrison ndash ldquoRecitatifrdquo Discussion Morrisonrsquos America Read for Today Louise Erdrich ndash ldquoThe Red Convertiblerdquo Discussion Native American Writers

Posted in

E-College

Due Today

Reading Response

4 (Short Story)

Posted in

E-College

Week 15 Monday Dec 5 Wed Dec 7 Friday Dec 9

Read for Today James Joyce - ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Back to the Irish Joycersquos Use of

Language and Irish Identity in ldquoThe Deadrdquo Discussion Fiction Unit Review Fiction Unit Exam

Posted in

E-College

Week 16 Finals Week

Open Discussion Day Submit class-related topic suggestions via email ahead of time

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 8: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 8

University Specific Procedures Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

English 232691E Lancaster 9

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

English 232691E Lancaster 10

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

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Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations

For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled

internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The

minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

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bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

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bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring

solution a webcam and microphone are required bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your

machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu

English 232691E Lancaster 11

Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

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Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed

1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511

2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number

3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 12: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 12

You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS

iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

Page 13: Introduction to Literature · major literary genres: drama, poetry, and prose. The course will enable an understanding of literary media (poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and

English 232691E Lancaster 13

bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button