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with any literature survey, the reading load is rigorous. Some of the
texts are quite challenging, so plan to give yourself ample time to
complete the primary readings before you attempt to respond to the
week's assignments.
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The subheadings below represent the typical course policies that will govern this section of ENGL 2121. By staying enrolled in the course, I accept that you have read and understood these policies in their entirety.
The following materials are required:
- The Broadview Anthology of British Literature (BABL). Concise Edition, Volume A. Third Edition. See UNG Bookstore for details; if unavailable, consider purchasing or renting the book from Amazon.com or another online vendor. If you're interested in an ebook, consider VitalSource or search by the ISBN: 9781554813124.
- Reliable internet service
- Access to a word-processing application that will allow for saving files in rich text format
- Access to a sound-recording device (i.e. computer microphone or smartphone) for required audio recording of selection from text
- A Google Drive/Gmail account for storing and easily accessing all written work for the course.
Recommended materials include:
- A good college-level dictionary
- A prezi account
Grading:
This section of ENGL 2121 adheres to the standard 10-point, letter-grade scale employed at the University of North Georgia and is based on 100 possible points. The following standards will be applied to all work you submit:
- A "C" represents average work, fulfilling the requirement with competence and containing a minimum of error.
- "B" and "A" work shows decidedly more effort while the "A" in particular is reserved for truly exemplary work representing the highest professional standards.
- Students will earn a "D" or an "F" for work that does not meet assignment criteria, does not represent adequate research and topic development, presents information ineffectively, contains an unacceptable number of errors, or lacks professionalism in any way.
For additional details on grades, see the assignment page.
All software required for this course is either free (Skype, Google Drive, prezi), free to UNG students (MS Office suite), or available at one of our campus computer labs for student use. If you have questions about technology requirements, please ask.
Communication policy:
The official communication method for at the University of North Georgia is ung.edu email. This policy protects instructors and students alike in the exchange of information. If you need to ask a question or inform me that you will be unable to attend class on a particular day, please use your UNG email address and check your account regularly for my response. Note that I do not typically respond to email as quickly in the evenings and weekends, so please plan accordingly.
I will hold regularly scheduled office hours in my office, Nesbitt 4108, during the week and will also be available for virtual office hours as needed. Office hour details are posted in the contact information at right. To make an appointment, please use my calendly page, which integrates directly with my calendar.
In all forms of communication for this course -- discussion boards, emails, group exchanges, etc. -- please be sure to observe the standard principle of respect, just as you would in a face-to-face setting.
Assignments:
As noted above, this class is built upon 100 possible points, based upon the following assignments:
- reading quizzes: 25 points
- short response papers: 2 @ 10 points each = 20 points
- group close-reading project: 10 points
- group study guide: 10 points
- individual poetry reading: 5 points
- midterm exam: 10 points
- final exam: 20 points
Quizzes will be submitted on eLearning; longer assignments will be posted on Turnitin.com. Account setup and login details will be provided in class.
Unless otherwise noted on the course calendar, all assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. No late assignments will be accepted. Students are responsible for meeting these deadlines regardless of other course or work schedules. If a previously scheduled event coincides with a paper due date, a written request for an extension will be considered, but all such requests must be submitted prior to the date in question and will be granted at the instructor's discretion.
I will do my best to get back to you quickly after you've submitted your assignments. I typically take 10-14 days to grade longer assignments -- those posted on turnitin.com -- and aim to have shorter assignments such as discussion posts evaluated within a week of their post date. Updates to this grading return schedule will be communicated through the weekly overviews or via email.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity:
The UNG's honor code states, "On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, conspire to deceive, or tolerate those who do."
As students of this university, you have agreed to abide by this code. In turn, I will not tolerate any instances of plagiarism or excessive collaboration in this course, regardless of intent. It is crucial that all students receive proper credit for their own work and that all outside sources are accurately cited. Among other things, sharing quiz answers and copying content from online summaries fall under this umbrella. In other words, do your own work. Students in violation of this policy will receive zero credit for the assignment and may fail the course. In addition, I will report the infraction to the Dean of Students.
If you are unsure what qualifies as plagiarism, take this short quiz from Cornell University. More importantly, ASK ME.
Discrimination and Harassment: In keeping with the professional nature of this course, only professional behavior is acceptable between the instructor and the students and between students. No harassment or discrimination of any kind is allowed in this class including but not limited to that based on gender, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. These policies extend to the online environment.
Students with Disabilities:
University of North Georgia is committed to equal access to its programs, services, and activities, and welcomes otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Students who require accommodations and services must register with Disability Services and submit supporting documentation. Disability Services provides accommodation memos for eligible students to give to their instructors. Students are responsible for making arrangements with instructors, and must give reasonable prior notice of the need for accommodation.
UNG offers a wide array of support services for students both on an off campus. For additional information, please consult the Academic Services portal where you will find links to advising, tutoring, learning support, supplemental instruction, and more.
Course Calendar:
The course calendar provides information on all readings and assignments for a given week. Readings posted on on a particular day indicate the day they will be discussed. Additional information and irregular deadlines will be posted well in advance, but it is incumbent upon the student to use this tool to keep up with all assignments.
For additional policies, please see the UNG Supplemental Syllabus.
