2301 Course Policies Spring 22 - Class Syllabus PDF

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Coursework for the year, overall easy class just read the material and participate. She really likes it when people do....

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English 2301 British Literature Survey Spring 2022 Rachel Webster, M.A. Office hours: MWF 8a-9a; 1:15p-2:15p Draper 246.15 TTh 9:30a-3p [email protected]

Office:

Out of class meetings may be held via Zoom or in my office; I require all in person visitors to wear a mask. Please schedule appointments through email.

Required Texts     

She Stoops to Conquer (Dover) Hamlet. Shakespeare (Norton) Translations. Friel Frankenstein (Shelley) The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors, 2 vols; 10th ed.

Course Goals This semester we will survey British literary works from the Middle Ages to today. Because such a survey cannot be comprehensive, we will focus on major works to examine, primarily, their cultural contribution. Furthermore, while we will read works from a variety of genres, we will focus much of our attention on drama to explore the merits of reading plays as works of literature. To that end, we will compare several major plays to the other literary works of each period and think about what they have in common as well as the ways in which they differ. Our goal is to discover how literature arises from, responds to, influences, or reflects culture in both an immediate and enduring way. In this class, you will be responsible for reading and participating enthusiastically in class discussion. The best way to learn about and evaluate literature is through lively and well-rounded discussion. Thus, each student’s participation enriches our understanding of the texts and moves us toward our goal. Asking questions about the texts we read is vital to understanding them. You will be required to write questions about and responses to the texts we read. Additionally, you will complete two essays. Finally, there are three exams for this course, including the final.

Plagiarism/Cheating I am committed to upholding academic integrity and I expect no less from you. Cheating in any form is a serious offense and I will not tolerate it. I refer you to the Baylor Honor Code (http://www.baylor.edu/honorcode), as it describes the parameters to which I will adhere. As a Baylor student, you are expected to be intimately familiar with the Honor Code. Plagiarism or any form of cheating involves a breach of student-teacher trust. This

2 means that any work submitted under your name is expected to be your own, neither composed by anyone else as a whole or in part, nor handed over to another person for complete or partial revision. Be sure to document all ideas that are not your own. Instances of plagiarism or any other act of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Honor Council and may result in failure of the course. Not understanding plagiarism is not an excuse.

Attendance I follow the policy of the College of Arts & Sciences, which states that you must attend 75% of scheduled class meetings to pass the course. Any University-related activity necessitating an absence from class (e.g. athletic events, academic competitions, etc.) will count as an absence when determining whether you have attended the required 75 percent of class meetings. Furthermore, if you miss class, it is your responsibility to get the assignments, class notes, and course updates from a classmate. It is also your responsibility to keep track of and complete the missing work. Because we are still facing a global pandemic, you may find that you must miss class. If you are sick or have any symptoms (even if they are slight) that might relate to COVID-19, please stay home to protect yourself, your classmates, and your professors. As your instructor, I will expect that you work with me to enable you to receive any necessary course content and complete any assignments or exams that you may miss due to being sick or having COVID-19-related symptoms. I also expect you to notify me prior to class if you will be missing for COVID-19 or any other health-related reason. If you are well, have no symptoms, and are not required to remain at home for any COVID-19 or other health-related reason, you should attend class and abide by all the University’s health protocols. For excused absences, it is your responsibility to keep track of and complete the missing work. In-class work cannot be made up. Make up work will be given a specific deadline and may be subject to late work deductions. I am including my standard policies for missed work to give you a guideline for deductions and late work considerations.

Standard Policy: When you know in advance that you will be out on an assignment’s due date, you have the option of turning it in before the missed class. Missed exams must be made up within a week for full credit with an excused absence, and for a maximum of 80% credit for any other reason. For assignments, the standard deduction of one letter grade per day will apply; quizzes, daily, and in-class assignments may not be made up without an excuse. Note: I am required to record attendance for every class meeting. Additionally, attendance records are included in alerts and academic progress reports.

3 Please feel free to reach out to me if you have problems—preferably as soon as you know of the problem, and particularly if the problem might affect your performance.

Assignments and Grade Evaluation Reading Responses, Questions, Quizzes

10%

Midterm Essay

15%

Final Project

15%

Exam 1

20%

Exam 2

20%

Final Exam Grade Scale: A: 93-100 B+: 87-89 A-: 90-92 B: 83-86 B-: 80-82

20% C+: 77-79 C: 73-76 C-: 70-72

D+: 67-69 D: 63-66 D-: 60-62

F:

0-59

Academic Success We as faculty members have high academic expectations of you and believe every student who has been admitted to Baylor can be successful. I will pay close attention to your progress in the course and will notice if you are struggling. If your academic performance necessitates it, I will submit an Academic Progress Report to the Success Center during the sixth week of the semester. I am committed to getting you whatever help you need, and I can assist you in finding the university resources beyond my course. Familiarize yourself with the culture of success we have at Baylor by familiarizing yourself with the Paul L. Foster Success Center (http://www.baylor.edu/successcenter/). Even if you do not need help, you can get involved by tutoring other students in the future or by telling a hall mate how and where to get help. Classroom Environment

4 Respect We will maintain a classroom environment built on mutual respect, which includes behaviors such as listening to others before responding, critiquing our peers’ ideas rather than our peers themselves, and framing disagreement as an opportunity to develop and nuance our own views.. Please come and talk to me if you feel like I can more effectively facilitate a respectful and productive learning space. Distractions Please limit distractions in class. Put your phone, laptop, and/or tablet away unless I have given you advance permission to use your device in class that day. Headphones should not be in your ears while in class. You may not work on homework for other classes or sleep during this class. You may be counted absent if you need to be reminded of this policy.

Face Coverings Based on the university’s current policy, you are required to wear a mask in class this semester. I will update the syllabus with any changes to this policy as needed. Office of Equity and Title IX Civil Rights Policy and Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy Baylor University does not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), citizenship, genetic information or the refusal to submit to a genetic test, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, Texas, or local law (collectively referred to as Protected Characteristics). If you or someone you know would like help related to an experience involving: 1. Sexual or gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, intimate partner violence, or retaliation for reporting one of these types of prohibited conduct, please visit www.baylor.edu/titleix, or contact us at (254) 710-8454, or mailto: [email protected]. 2. Harassment (excluding those issues listed in #1) or adverse action based on Protected Characteristics, please visit www.baylor.edu/civilrights, or contact us at (254) 710-7100 or [email protected]. The Office of Equity and Title IX understands the sensitive nature of these situations and can provide information about available on- and off-campus resources, such as counseling and psychological services, medical treatment,

5 academic support, university housing, and other forms of assistance that may be available. Staff members at the office can also explain your rights and procedural options. You will not be required to share your experience. If you or someone you know feels unsafe or may be in imminent danger, please call the Baylor Police Department (254-710-2222) or Waco Police Department (9-1-1) immediately. Except for Confidential Resources, all University Employees are designated Responsible Employees and thereby mandatory reporters of potential sexual and interpersonal misconduct violations. Confidential Resources who do not have to report include those working in the Counseling Center, Health Center and the University Chaplain, Dr. Burt Burleson. Other Resources First Generation College Students Baylor University defines a first-generation college student as a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. The First in Line program at Baylor is a support office on campus for first-generation college students to utilize if they have any questions or concerns. Please contact First in Line at [email protected], call 254-710-6854, or visit www.baylor.edu/firstinline to learn more about the services available. I was the first in my family to graduate from high school and the first to graduate with a college degree and can answer questions about experiences as a firstgeneration college student. Military Student Advisory Veterans and active duty military personnel are welcomed and encouraged to communicate, in advance if possible, any special circumstances (e.g., upcoming deployment, drill requirements, disability accommodations). You are also encouraged to visit the VETS Program Office with any questions at (254) 710-7264. Students Needing Accommodations Any student who needs academic accommodations related to a documented disability should inform me immediately at the beginning of the semester. You are required to obtain appropriate documentation and information regarding accommodations from the Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA). Contact Information: (254) 710-3605 - Paul L. Foster Success Center in the East Wing of Sid Richardson. University Writing Center I encourage you to use the University Writing Center (UWC) this semester and get feedback on your writing for this course. Located in Moody Library 2nd floor West, the UWC offers free assistance to you at any stage of the writing process (brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, revising, editing). In their feedback, the consultants focus on higher order concerns, such as content, thesis, evidence, and organization, before grammar or style. The UWC tutors will not proofread, edit, or write your paper for you, but they will equip you with a toolbox of strategies to improve your writing, research, and editing skills. Please have the assignment prompt, your paper/text, and other

6 materials you might need with you at your appointment. Please include my name as the professor, and a report will automatically be sent to me after your session. You can set up an appointment online at www.baylor.edu/uwc or call the UWC at (254)710-4849. Note on Course Policies and Changes: Because of the ongoing pandemic, some policies may be changed or updated based on University guidelines. I will post those changes and announce them as soon as possible.

Final Note: One of the most important skills you will ever learn is how to ask questions. Sometimes it is very difficult to muster up the courage to do so. Moreover, it can be difficult to figure out how to ask the right question to best illuminate your problem. However, asking questions is vital to understanding and learning. Please, do not hesitate to seek my help whenever and as often as you need to. I strongly encourage you to get the most out of this course by meeting with me during my office hours. If you cannot meet during office hours, I will be happy to set up an alternative appointment time for you. Contact me through email for appointments....