Britton, Nancy

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Fall 8-15-1998
ENG 1002C-002: Composition and Literature
Nancy Britton
Eastern Illinois University
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Fall 1998 
Nan~y Britton, teacher 
Office 339G 581-6288 
cfneb@eiu.edu 
TR 11 AM to 2 PM or by appointment 
Syllabus 
English 1002 
Section 002 
8:00-9:15 AM TR 
Coleman 318 
Required Text: Meyer, Michael, Ed. The Bedford Introduction to Literature. 4th ed. Boston: 
Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, 1996. 
Course Objectives: Students will learn the basic terminology for fiction, poetry, and drama. 
Students will be exposed to numerous examples of fiction, poetry, and 
drama and guided in developing an understanding and appreciation for the different styles. 
Students will be expected to form and present opinions both orally and in 
writing that reflect thought and reasoning that can be supported. 
Students will be expected to write thoughtful, reasonable, well-supported 
and MLA documented papers using proper grammar, punctuation and essay form. 
Assignments and Grading: 
Students will be required to read text assignments in each of the three genres (poetry, short 
stories, and drama), keep a journal concerning these readings, and take part in classroom 
discussions of these readings. All students will be required to go to a stage play on campus at 
some point during the semester. 
Students will write a 3-5 page paper on a short story and a play and present an oral analysis of a 
poem of their choice. Students will have a great deal of leeway in chasing topics, but all papers 
are expected to be insightful and will not be accepted if only summaries. Comparison/contrast 
papers dealing with works of one author or themes, styles or symbolism etc. of two authors are 
always possible topics. Other possible topics might include examples of ways an author's 
personal life is reflected in his/her works or the way the social setting influences literature. 
Creative topics are also encouraged. These papers and the poetry presentation equal 25% of 
the course grade. 
Students will write a 5-10 page literary paper using the MLA style. This paper must encompass 
short stories, poetry and drama. Students may take one of the shorter papers and expand it for 
this paper, but all three genres must be included in the paper. This final paper equals 25% of the 
course grade. 
All papers will be peer edited and must be typed in acceptable MLA form. No folders or binders 
or blank pages. Papers must be stapled. No title pages except on the research paper. 
A short story test, a drama test, and a poetry test will be given. These three grades equal 25% 
of the course grade. 
A reading journal will be required. Students will learn how to do a literary journal. Entries in 
response to reading assignments will be expected. There may also be in-class entries or specific 
out-of-class assignments. 
Class participation is a must for this class to be interesting. Students are expected to come 
prepared to discuss the assignments. Disagreement is expected and welcomed, but courtesy 
and respect is a must. All supported opinions will be considered. 
Attendance is a must. This is NOT an independent study class. You will be tested over 
information presented in class. Assignments and due dates for assignments are subject to 
change. If you miss the class that a change is made, it is your responsibility. 
Peer editing is an integral part of the writing in this class. Follow the directions carefully and 
complete the peer editing when it is due. You will be scored on your peer editing as well as 
helped by it in writing. 
Short answer quizzes will also be given to insure that material is being read and understood. 
Journals, class participation, and class assignments equal 25% of the course grade. 
Grading scale: 100-92 A 
91-83 B 
82-75 c 
74-65 D 
You must earn a C or above to receive credit for the course. 
Late papers are penalized five points. You will be notified of deadlines after which papers will no 
longer be accepted even with the penalty points. 
Please keep in mind that plagiarism is the theft of someone else's work, writing, words or 
thoughts. If you refer to someone else's work, writing, words or thoughts , you must give them 
credit. The MLA style of documentation shows you how to do this. Become familiar with it. 
A teacher who discovers plagiarism has the right to fail that assignment, fail the student for the 
course, and report the incident to the Judicial Affairs Office. 
Also, understand that I do not GIVE grades, you EARN them. You are responsible for attending 
class, asking questions, getting assignments in on time, and seeking additional help if needed. 
You are also responsible for dropping the class, if you should find that that is in your best 
interest. 
There will be one optional extra credit project. In order to earn extra credit you will have to read 
a book from the provided book list, discuss it with me out of class, and write a 3 page paper on 
an approved topic relating to it. 
Writing Center: If you have a problem with your papers or already know that you are weak in a 
certain area, make use of The Writing Center in Coleman Hall. If I discover a consistent 
problem or weakness in your writing, I will refer you there, but you do not need to wait for my 
referral. You must be prepared to ask for specific help to use the center property. It is not a 
proofreading or editing service. 
Disabilities: If you need special accommodations because of a documented disability, you must 
contact the Office of Disability Services. They will arrange for the necessary accommodations. 
1002C Extra Credit 
In order to earn 1 O points of extra credit for this class, you will need to complete the following 
steps. 
1. Choose a book that you think you will enjoy from the list. 
2. Read the book. 
3. Set up an appointment with me to discuss the book. At this time, be prepared to choose a 
topic for a 3 page paper on the book. 
4. Write the paper in MLA style manuscript fonn. 
5. Tum in the paper by December 1, 1998. 
Cather, Willa 
Dallas, Sandra 
Dickens, Charles 
Goldman, William 
Hill, Reginald 
Hillerman, Tony 
Kingsolver, Barbara 
Mccrumb, Sharyn 
Morrison, Toni 
Remarque, Erich Maria 
Reynolds, Sheri 
Tan, Amy 
Twain, Mark 
Vonnegut, Kurt 
Wallis, Velma 
Book List 
My Antonia 
The Persian Pickle Club 
Oliver Twist 
The Princess Bride 
Pictures of Perfection 
Sacred Clowns 
The Bean Trees 
The Rosewood Casket or The Legend of Frankie Silver 
The Bluest Eye 
All Quiet on the Western Front 
The Rapture of Canaan 
The Joy Luck Club 
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 
Slaughterhouse Five 
Two Old Women 
The novel may be included in your final paper, but it is not a requirement. 


ENG 1002C-002: Composition and Literature

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Eastern Illinois UniversityThe KeepFall 1998 1998Fall 8-15-1998ENG 1002C-002: Composition and LiteratureNancy BrittonEastern Illinois UniversityFollow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/english_syllabi_fall1998Part of the English Language and Literature CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 1998 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in Fall 1998 by an authorizedadministrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact tabruns@eiu.edu.Recommended CitationBritton, Nancy, "ENG 1002C-002: Composition and Literature" (1998). Fall 1998. 48.http://thekeep.eiu.edu/english_syllabi_fall1998/48Fall 1998 Nan~y Britton, teacher Office 339G 581-6288 cfneb@eiu.edu TR 11 AM to 2 PM or by appointment Syllabus English 1002 Section 002 8:00-9:15 AM TR Coleman 318 Required Text: Meyer, Michael, Ed. The Bedford Introduction to Literature. 4th ed. Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, 1996. Course Objectives: Students will learn the basic terminology for fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will be exposed to numerous examples of fiction, poetry, and drama and guided in developing an understanding and appreciation for the different styles. Students will be expected to form and present opinions both orally and in writing that reflect thought and reasoning that can be supported. Students will be expected to write thoughtful, reasonable, well-supported and MLA documented papers using proper grammar, punctuation and essay form. Assignments and Grading: Students will be required to read text assignments in each of the three genres (poetry, short stories, and drama), keep a journal concerning these readings, and take part in classroom discussions of these readings. All students will be required to go to a stage play on campus at some point during the semester. Students will write a 3-5 page paper on a short story and a play and present an oral analysis of a poem of their choice. Students will have a great deal of leeway in chasing topics, but all papers are expected to be insightful and will not be accepted if only summaries. Comparison/contrast papers dealing with works of one author or themes, styles or symbolism etc. of two authors are always possible topics. Other possible topics might include examples of ways an author's personal life is reflected in his/her works or the way the social setting influences literature. Creative topics are also encouraged. These papers and the poetry presentation equal 25% of the course grade. Students will write a 5-10 page literary paper using the MLA style. This paper must encompass short stories, poetry and drama. Students may take one of the shorter papers and expand it for this paper, but all three genres must be included in the paper. This final paper equals 25% of the course grade. All papers will be peer edited and must be typed in acceptable MLA form. No folders or binders or blank pages. Papers must be stapled. No title pages except on the research paper. A short story test, a drama test, and a poetry test will be given. These three grades equal 25% of the course grade. A reading journal will be required. Students will learn how to do a literary journal. Entries in response to reading assignments will be expected. There may also be in-class entries or specific out-of-class assignments. Class participation is a must for this class to be interesting. Students are expected to come prepared to discuss the assignments. Disagreement is expected and welcomed, but courtesy and respect is a must. All supported opinions will be considered. Attendance is a must. This is NOT an independent study class. You will be tested over information presented in class. Assignments and due dates for assignments are subject to change. If you miss the class that a change is made, it is your responsibility. Peer editing is an integral part of the writing in this class. Follow the directions carefully and complete the peer editing when it is due. You will be scored on your peer editing as well as helped by it in writing. Short answer quizzes will also be given to insure that material is being read and understood. Journals, class participation, and class assignments equal 25% of the course grade. Grading scale: 100-92 A 91-83 B 82-75 c 74-65 D You must earn a C or above to receive credit for the course. Late papers are penalized five points. You will be notified of deadlines after which papers will no longer be accepted even with the penalty points. Please keep in mind that plagiarism is the theft of someone else's work, writing, words or thoughts. If you refer to someone else's work, writing, words or thoughts , you must give them credit. The MLA style of documentation shows you how to do this. Become familiar with it. A teacher who discovers plagiarism has the right to fail that assignment, fail the student for the course, and report the incident to the Judicial Affairs Office. Also, understand that I do not GIVE grades, you EARN them. You are responsible for attending class, asking questions, getting assignments in on time, and seeking additional help if needed. You are also responsible for dropping the class, if you should find that that is in your best interest. There will be one optional extra credit project. In order to earn extra credit you will have to read a book from the provided book list, discuss it with me out of class, and write a 3 page paper on an approved topic relating to it. Writing Center: If you have a problem with your papers or already know that you are weak in a certain area, make use of The Writing Center in Coleman Hall. If I discover a consistent problem or weakness in your writing, I will refer you there, but you do not need to wait for my referral. You must be prepared to ask for specific help to use the center property. It is not a proofreading or editing service. Disabilities: If you need special accommodations because of a documented disability, you must contact the Office of Disability Services. They will arrange for the necessary accommodations. 1002C Extra Credit In order to earn 1 O points of extra credit for this class, you will need to complete the following steps. 1. Choose a book that you think you will enjoy from the list. 2. Read the book. 3. Set up an appointment with me to discuss the book. At this time, be prepared to choose a topic for a 3 page paper on the book. 4. Write the paper in MLA style manuscript fonn. 5. Tum in the paper by December 1, 1998. Cather, Willa Dallas, Sandra Dickens, Charles Goldman, William Hill, Reginald Hillerman, Tony Kingsolver, Barbara Mccrumb, Sharyn Morrison, Toni Remarque, Erich Maria Reynolds, Sheri Tan, Amy Twain, Mark Vonnegut, Kurt Wallis, Velma Book List My Antonia The Persian Pickle Club Oliver Twist The Princess Bride Pictures of Perfection Sacred Clowns The Bean Trees The Rosewood Casket or The Legend of Frankie Silver The Bluest Eye All Quiet on the Western Front The Rapture of Canaan The Joy Luck Club The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Slaughterhouse Five Two Old Women The novel may be included in your final paper, but it is not a requirement. 

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