English 3310/6310: Immigrant Literature
Dr. Pearson, Fall 2016
>>The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary and will be announced in class and via D2L.<<
Credits: 3
Times/Rooms:
TR 2.00-3.15, Nesbitt
2211
E-mail: I dont check after
5 pm
Steve.Pearson@ung.edu
Office Hours: Nesbitt 4170
M: 1.005.00
TR: 3.305.00
TEXT & OTHER MATERIALS
Agnon, Only Yesterday
Ondaatje, In the Skin of a
Lion
Adichie, Americanah 20th Century.
Lalami, Hope and Other Prerequisites: B or higher in ENGL
Dangerous Pursuits
College-level dictionary
A readable atlas
OTHER:
Access to D2L
IT support:
https://ungitsm.service-
now.com
For extra help, schedule a session with the Writing Center, 2nd floor Nesbitt (http://ung.edu/writing-center/index.php).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines how immigrant
authors represent immigrant experiences
be able to:
across time and place. Students will analyze
texts by men and women from several
different primary cultures who are writing
about 1st as well as 2nd-generation
immigrant experiences to several countries
and read appropriate works of theory and
criticism as well as analyze how these
theories can be applied to the primary
texts.
Topical outline: This course will
introduce you to well-known works
about U.S. immigrant life from various
cultural backgrounds and across the
2050, 2230, and one 2100-level ENGL
lit course.
ASSIGNMENTS
Discussion: 10%
Discussion Posts: 20%
Short Essay: 10%
Annotated Bibliography: 20%
Footnote Project: 15%
Final Essay: 25%
But go early: they arent a proof-reading service!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
One year from now, you should
Be able to pick up a book
about immigrants and make
sense of it.
Explain how literary
knowledge differs from
knowledge in other
disciplines.
Explain the rationale for
studying literary history from
a dialectical perspective.
Use close reading and
comparison to uncover
meaning.
Engage literary texts in an
academic manner.
Evaluate what counts as data
in academic literary studies.
Collaborate with others in
analyzing and evaluating data.
Present reasoned arguments
about texts orally and in
writing.
GRADING SCALE:
Mastery, not effort.
90-100 A: Outstanding; far exceeds
minimum expectations
80-89 B: Good; above minimum
expectations, shows promise
70-79 C: Acceptable but average; meets
minimum expectations
60-69 D: Poor
0-59 F: Unacceptable
W: Withdrew. You withdrew from the
class without penalty prior to midpoint
(14 Oct). I cannot assign a grade of W
unless you initiate the withdrawal process.
WF: Withdrew Failing. You withdrew from
class after midpoint (14 Oct). Counts the
same as an F.
I: Incomplete. You have been unable to
complete one or two assignments because
of an extraordinary health- or work-
related situation. Students who fail to
complete the missed assignments in one
semester will receive an F.
ABSENCES
After four absences, I deduct 1 pt.
from your final score for each
absence. Exceptions can be made for
extended illness, etc.
If you miss two consecutive weeks
without contacting me, I will drop you
from the course. Before 14 Oct, you
will receive a W; after that, a WF.
No excused absences, so save some
for November!
 For extra help, schedule a session with the Writing Center, 2nd floor Nesbitt (http://ung.edu/writing-center/index.php).
But go early: they arent a proof-reading service!
Late Work + Make-up Policy: I am glad to help you
should a disaster strike. But you must inform me of
the problem and keep me up to date on your
situation.
D2L: This syllabus and all assignments will be
posted on D2L; if you lose any handouts, it is up to
you to get the information online. Also, you can
keep track of your grades in D2L.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
UNG is committed to equal access to its programs,
services, and activities, and welcomes 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.
Contact Information for Disability Services:
Carolyn Swindle, Assistant Director,
carolyn.swindle@ung.edu, 107 Dunlap-Mathis,
678-717-3855
If you need accommodations for a disability, contact Disability Services at 107 Dunlap-Mathis, 678-717-3855.
COURSE POLICIES:
English students should have a basic understanding of
English grammar and a familiarity with the rules of
standard English. A student demonstrating grave
composition and/or grammar deficiencies may be
referred to the Writing Center where tutors are available.
Any student may seek help in clearing up problems, but
some students may be assigned work to improve their
skills in problem areas.
Plagiarism--accidental or intentional--will be dealt with
according to the Student Conduct code found in the
Student Handbook at the Student Life web site. The MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (4th ed.) defines
plagiarism as follows:
o To use another person's ideas or expressions in
your writing without acknowledging the sources is to
plagiarize. . . . A writer who fails to give appropriate
acknowledgment when repeating another's wording
or particularly apt term, paraphrasing another's
argument, or presenting another's line of thinking is
guilty of plagiarism. (Section 1.7)
Students are expected to refer to the Supplemental
Syllabus for the following information:
1. Academic Exchange
2. Academic Integrity Policy
3. Academic Success Plan Program
4. Class Evaluations
5. Course Grades and Withdrawal Process
6. Disruptive Behavior Policy
7. Inclement Weather
8. Smoking Policy
9. Students with Disabilities
Professional Conduct:
Consider how you come across to others.
As in any workplace, you want your
colleagues and superiors to give you the
benefit of the doubt. Lateness,
disruptiveness, rudeness, inappropriate
clothing, etc. weaken your reputation with
your instructor and with your classmates.
Electronics: Dont try to multitask; its
counterproductive to you and distracting
to your colleagues. If you need to use a
computer, (a) please sit on the ends of
the rows or in the back, and (b) I will call
on you to look things up during class.
Cell phones: turn them off and put them
away before class starts. If you need to
keep them on (for an emergency), let me
know ahead of time and sit near the door.
Arriving late: take out your books, and
remove your coat before you enter the
room in order to minimize the
disturbance to the class. Repeated
lateness should be explained and
corrected.
Leaving early: let me know ahead of time
and sit near the door.
Grooming: treat the class as your job
bathe, dress appropriately, and look as
though you put some effort into your
appearance.
Treat your classmates with respect,
especially when you disagree with them:
do unto others, &c.