Los Angeles Mission College English 203- World Literature I Fall 2010 Aug. 30 to Dec.

. 19, 2010 _______________________________________________________________ Instructor: Ms. Diaz-Cox Voice mail: 818-364-7694 Email: vdiazcox@hotmail.com Office: Instructional Building- Faculty Office #14

Office Hrs: M-10:30am -12:30pm T- 7:30am -9:00am W-10:30am -12:00pm TTH Section: #0238 Hrs: 10:40am 12:05pm Units: 3 Rm: CSB- 205 _______________________________________________________________ Prerequisite: Completion of English 101 with a grade of C or better or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English assessment process, or by permit. Texts: The Longman Anthology: World Literature Compact Edition-David Damrosch Course Description: An introduction to the key literary works of the Western world, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, from antiquity to the seventeenth century. Students will analyze readings, poetic forms, and literary themes from different cultures in reasoned analysis. The course emphasizes the study and consideration of the literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works of the Western and non-Western literary traditions. An important goal of the class is to promote an understanding of the works in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values which unite the different literary traditions. The course's pedagogy gives special attention to critical thinking and writing within a framework of cultural diversity as well as comparative and interdisciplinary analysis. Hints to success: This class is designed to create a positive English experience for all students. With this in mind, students are invited to embrace this class fearlessly by asking questions of the instructor, the readings and classmates. To encourage discussion and participation, it is crucial to remain sensitive to the diverse backgrounds, personalities, and opinions of everyone. Class participation means intelligently responding to the instructor and other members of the class. All students are encouraged to respectfully challenge and/or disagree with the instructor, their classmates, or with the readings. Students who are successful come to class prepared with all assignments completed.

Polices: As an academic courtesy, students are required to TURN OFF (not vibrate mode) cell phones/pagers. Students who do well in English 203 participate in class discussions to demonstrate their knowledge of the assigned reading material. Students may be dropped from the class after missing three classes. If students miss a class, lectures will not be repeated via e-mail, so ask class peers what was covered and help each other by sharing class notes. Class Peers:
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Class time will be used for class discussion, analysis; evaluation of assigned reading material, and in-class writing assignments. However, if students are absent or late, quizzes or in-class writing assignments for that day cannot be made up. It is so important to be respectful of everyone, so regular rude behavior will lower course grade up to a full letter. Rude behavior includes regularly talking to classmates during class, showing aggressive or disrespectful behavior toward classmates or the instructor. Students reading/receiving a text message; drawing; or reading any unrelated English 203 material, will be asked to stop or leave. Student Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
SLO#1 Plan and write an essay of 2000+ words, which is an analysis of themes and language used in Western and non-Western literary genres and major periods from the beginnings of various civilizations of the 1600s. Produce a 2500 word Research Paper which utilizes library research materials to analyze and compare concepts in readings like the Classical hero in ancient literature.

SLO#2

Assessment - as measured by the following method: (Please indicate the criteria and rating scale by which the

For both SLO: Embedded assessment: Random samples of Student work will be examined. For both SLOs the following rubric will be applied: Exemplary: A paper in this category has the following criteria: - effectively addresses writing task with a strong argumentative thesis - argument is well organized and thoughtfully

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developed - responds cogently with well-chosen examples - claims presented with analytical and insightful reasoning of historical and cultural context - research supports argument well - word choice is apt and sentences are effective, often sophisticated - conventions of written English observed - effective use of research with correct citation and documentation evident Acceptable: A paper in this category has the following criteria: - effectively addresses writing task with an argumentative thesis - argument is organized and developed - uses appropriate examples and sensible reasoning of history and culture - paper shows research that generally addresses argument - has a less fluent and complex style - varies sentence shape and structure effectively - observes conventions of written English though has occasional errors - adequately researched with citation Unacceptable A paper in this category has the following criteria: - lacks an argumentative thesis - lacks purposeful development - lacks understanding of historical and cultural context - fails to use appropriate examples from research, or lacks research - lacks stylistic command - does not observe conventions of written English - does not cite source materials correctly Acceptable: A paper in this category has the following criteria: - effectively addresses writing task with an argumentative thesis - argument is organized and developed - uses appropriate examples and sensible reasoning of history and culture - paper shows research that generally addresses argument

- has a less fluent and complex style - varies sentence shape and structure effectively - observes conventions of written English though has occasional errors - adequately researched with citation Unacceptable A paper in this category has the following criteria: - lacks an argumentative thesis - lacks purposeful development - lacks understanding of historical and cultural context - fails to use appropriate examples from research, or lacks research - lacks stylistic command - does not observe conventions of written English - does not cite source materials correctly

Assignments: Three papers (5 full pages), one (12 full pages) Research Paper Journal, two Group Assignments, quizzes, mid -term, final exam. Attendance: Successful students participate and attend each class with an inquisitive mind and spirit. Students physical and mental attendance is needed and expected for the entire class period. Attending class signifies an agreement to focus on class. Punctual and regular attendance is mandatory and necessary to be prepared for the various in-class assignments, discussions, and small group workshops. However, this is impossible without attending class, preparing and remaining abreast of assignments. Students will not receive a passing grade if more than three class sessions are missed. If students have an extraordinary situation, and need to leave early or come to class late please see me. Regularly (meaning more than once) arriving late, taking extended breaks or leaving early will result in adjustments to your final

grade at my discretion. If students are experiencing an emergency that requires missing multiple classes or portions of that class, please let me know at that time (not afterwards). This attendance policy will only be waived in the event of a serious emergency, which does not include birthdays, anniversaries, and work in other classes. Journal: Journal entries are one (full) page long, endorsed; typed; doublespaced with one inch margins, and are based on each reading assignment. Workshops: Rough drafts for peer evaluation workshops are always typed and hand written drafts are never acceptable. If students do not have a typed rough draft on workshop days, it is possible for that essay to go down one full grade. Participation in workshops is required. Papers: In three papers and one research paper, students will explore in some depth a subject chosen from a list of paper topics. Papers must be typed, formatted, and have sources documented according to MLA guidelines. For one of the papers, students will be required to incorporate some minimal secondary research into the essayi.e. students are required to cite two or three secondary sources of quality scholarship or criticism in addition to the primary work(s) they discuss. Students will be required to turn in a brief outline or topic proposal for research paper well before it is due. All presentational papers must include at least (4) typed and revised rough drafts. Handwritten assignments of any kind are never acceptable. Late assignments go down one full grade for every day assignments are late. All papers are typed, double-spaced, and stapled, with one-inch margins; standard 12 point type, and Arial font. Be prepared to submit a flash drive upon request. All papers will utilize the MLA system for citations and documentation. Please do not bind your work with anything fancy such as plastic covers or holders. Use a medium black clip to attach papers together. Begin numbering on the second page on the top right hand corner with the last name and page number (for example, Cox - 6). Every paper will be endorsed (single-spaced) on the first page only; on the top left-hand corner as follows: Last name, First name English 203 (class day and time) Assignment (e.g. Essay 1) Title Date

Comments on your essays will be extensive initially. I will address the two or three biggest concerns to improve your writing, but that does not mean other revisions are not necessary. As the semester progresses, the comments will taper off. Late papers may not have comments on them and will be returned when I have time to view them. All students are allowed to turn in two late essays, but this option does not pertain to the research paper, exams, or holiday weekends. I will not accept late work during the last week of the semester. Grade Breakdown: Essays 20%, Research paper 25%, Journal 20%, Class Participation 15%, Mid-term 10%, Final 10%. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of another persons writings, ideas, etc. and offering them as your own work, even if it is accidental!!
*Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and will result in the letter grade of an F for the course. Turning in any written work or any part of a written work, written by another person, as your own work is consider Plagiarism. *Failing to acknowledge, through proper citation, the source of ideas that are not your own *Failing to indicate paraphrases ideas or verbatim expressions that are not your own thoughts through proper citation. *Downloading a paper from a website or cutting and pasting text from a website without properly citing the source *In a nutshell, if you did not write it and you hand it in under your name, you have plagiarism. committed

*If students are uncertain about plagiarism, please come see me before handing in a paper. Once you hand in your paper, it is too late. Please read and initial the following: Students should not assume I will drop them from class if they stop attending class. If students do not drop themselves, they will receive an "F" at the end of the course Initial________. Three occurrences of attending class late are the equivalent to one absence Initial________. Students missing part or all of a class session are still responsible and accountable for all announcements, all assignments, and material covered in that session Initial________. All students should feel free to come to me to clarify anything Initial________. I do not accept assignments via-e-mail Initial________. Students are expected to have read the assignments before coming to class Initial________. I will not accept late work during the last week of the semester Initial _____. If students are caught plagiarizing, they will receive an F for the entire class. To reiterate; If students are caught plagiarizing, they will not just receive an F for the paper they plagiarized,

but will most certainly receive the final grade of an F for the class. Plagiarism may result in possible expulsion from LAMC Initial_______. During the course of the semester students must meet with the instructor during scheduled office hours Initial_______. All presentational papers will have (4) four rough drafts attached Initial______. Handwritten assignments of any kind are not acceptable Initial______. Attend every class with text books, journals, handouts and all completed assignments Initial _____. Assigned Readings Type an outline of key points (an informal outline to use as a study guide) from each assigned Chapter. Place Chapter Outlines in Reading Response Journal. Readings Ancient Literature Ovid- Metamorphoses Native American Creation Myths TBA Early Epic The Epic of Gilgamesh The Classical Epic & The Classical Hero The Odyssey Ancient Roman Drama Sophocles-Oedipus the King 500, 502-540 * * 194 * * 71 * * TBA * * 777,779-802 * * Pages Read Journal

Ancient Tales as Teachings The Story of Job The Ramayana of Valmiki TBA 609,612-648 * * * *

Ancient Western Poetry Catullus- Various poems & Haiku The Development of Novel 803, 805-808 * *

The Thousand and One Nights Cervantes-Don Quixote

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Hint to Success: I hope every member of this class gets an A, and I will do everything I can to make this happen. Do not misunderstand the standards for "A" work are high, and I make no exceptions in course policies on absences, missed assignments, plagiarism, or late work. However, I guarantee to my students, they will have one of the most accessible instructors at LAMC; ask for help outside of class, and I will l do my best to deliver. World Literature I- Papers Ancient Literature - Metamorphoses Compare and critique themes and readings from various cultural backgrounds on the 'creation' myth. Early Epic - The Epic of Gilgamesh Assess the role of the epic and the 'Hero' in Ancient Literature Classical Epic and The Classical Hero - The Odyssey Assess how the characteristics of the "Hero" vary from culture to culture. Ancient Tales as 'Teachings' - The Story of Job & The Ramayana of Valmiki Compare and interpret sacred texts to define the cultural 'lessons'. For example: compare two themes within this story Ancient Roman Drama- Oedipus the King Evaluate cultural and historical differences between Western and Eastern plays. Ancient Western Poetry Catullus - Various Poems; Haiku Compare and assess early poetic forms and themes in Western and Eastern poetry. The Development of the Novel: The Thousand and One Nights & Don Quixote Evaluate and compare ideas and themes in early storytelling. ***Hints for a successful paper: See the syllabus for specific paper formatting instructions. Answer the so what question and go beyond merely discussing similarities and differences of this topic. Use the assigned readings for textual evidence English 203 Calendar Tentative Due Dates Week One 8-30 Introduction to class

Week Two -9-06 (Monday Labor Day Holiday) Week Three -9-13 Rough Draft Paper#1 Week Four 9-20 Paper #1 Week Five 9-27 Week Six 10-4 Paper #2 due Week Seven 10-11 Week Eight 10-18 Paper #3 due Week Nine 10-25 Mid Term due Week Ten 10-31 Paper #4 due Week Eleven 11-08 Paper #5 due Week Twelve 11-15 Journals due-Rough Draft Research Paper Week Thirteen 11-22 Rough Draft Research Paper Week Fourteen 11-29 Research paper due Week Fifteen 12-06 Finals Due Finals Week 12-13 to 12-19-10 Student Resources at Los Angeles Mission College These are some of the resources available to students on campus LAMC Bookstore: For hours of operation, book availability, buybacks, and other information call 818-364-7798 or 364-7768 or visit: http://www.lamissionbookstore.com/ Counseling Department: For appointments and information call 818-364-7655 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/counseling/ Disabled Students Programs and Services: For appointments and information call 818-364-7732 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/dsps/ Extended Opportunity Programs and Services: For appointments and information call 818-3647645 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/eops/ Financial Aid: For information and applications call 818-364-7648 or visit http://www.lamission.edu/financialaid/ Library: For information 818-364-7105 or 818-364-7106 on library hours, resources, workshops, and other services or visit http://www.lamission.edu/library/ Tutoring Services in Learning Center: Laboratories for Learning, Writing, Math & Science. Walk-in and appointment services offered. Call 818-364-7754 visit www.lamission.edu/learningcenter