IMPORTANT- In order to confirm your attendance and participation in this course, you must complete the Mandatory Attendance Quiz (MAQ) AND the Introductions discussion activity before the participation deadline. Please note that failure to complete these activities may result in you being removed from the course. BOTH of these activities are required and can be found within the Course Content's Syllabus and Start Items folder.

ENGL 2111. World Literature I. A survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 with a grade of “C” or better.

Through various theoretical approaches to the literature of the ancient and medieval world, we will explore the universal themes of sex and gender issues, social hierarchies, imperialism, and the history of ideas. Hopefully, you will leave this class with an increased ability to read and to think critically and with an invigorated appreciation for the lives and loves of people long ago and far away. I ask of you only that you come to class, having read the day’s assignment, with an open mind and the intention to respect everyone’s right to be heard.

After completing the ENGL 2111 online/hybrid course, you will be able to:

• Extend reading, writing, and critical thinking skills developed in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102.
• Develop a perspective on the variety of world cultures from ancient times through the early-modern period to understand how these cultures developed and how their ideas contributed to and still inform contemporary culture(s).
• Recognize the range of literary genres and conventions as well as the levels of sophistication of literary masterpieces coming from different cultures.
• Analyze and evaluate literary works in their social, historical, and cultural context.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of literary works emerging from various cultures and times in order to recognize common human values and beliefs.
• Investigate the effect literature as a technology has had on the history of ideas and aesthetics.
• Engage technology and media effectively in the learning process.
• Participate as an effective member in a collaborative online community.

Students will apply knowledge of historical, social, or cultural influences to understanding works of human creativity.

Students will analyze the nature of historical, political, or societal issues from various viewpoints across the globe. 

• Students will be able to recognize the significance of the major authors of world literature.
• Students will be able to recognize the significance of the canonical works of world literature.
• Students will be able to trace the development of the genres of world literature.
  
   

World Literature I is broken down into a Course Introduction unit and eight units. The units are further divided into Overviews and Lessons. The Overviews provide information pertinent to the unit: a general description of the literary topics covered in the unit and the reading assignments. Within each Lesson, you will find an introduction and several topics related to specific work. Lessons also include a study guide, Quiz, and Discussion topic. The study guide is designed to help you with understanding the chosen text and to help prepare your for the unit Quiz. 

The course contains 8 discussion assignments, 8 unit quizzes, a final exam, and a research paper with annotated bibliography.

For the due dates of these Quizzes, Discussions, and Paper, please see the course Calendar.

The following Lessons are covered in this course:

• Course Introduction
• Unit 1: Creation Stories & Flood Narratives
• Unit 2: Ancient Middle East & Far East
• Unit 3: Greece
• Unit 4: Rome
• Unit 5: Medieval I
• Unit 6: Medieval II
• Unit 7: European Renaissance

• Quizzes: 40% (online GeorgiaView)
• Discussions: 30%
• Final Exam: 10% (online GeorgiaView)
• Research Paper: 20%  (see Paper)
  • 10% annotated bibliography
  • 10% completed paper
    • Annotated Bibliography Rubric
    • Paper Rubric

·         "Attendance" and participation are required. You will be expected to participate in ongoing Discussions of the Lesson topics and to interact with other students and your instructor regularly. It is expected that you will demonstrate a positive attitude and courtesy toward other participants in the discussion. Communication in an online environment takes special consideration. Do not use acronyms (text message abbreviations) unless they are understood by the recipient(s) of the message. Be careful what you say to someone on the discussion areas because everyone in the class will see it, and it cannot be retracted! Please be professional and abide by netiquette when talking to your classmates.

Taking an online course is not easier or faster. On the contrary, it will take as much time as taking a face-to-face class or more. As a general rule, in this course you will be expected to:

• Log in regularly to check messages from your instructor and other students.
• Check the Calendar for important due dates
• Study, read online materials, and complete all tasks for each Lesson.
• Complete all course work and assignments in the time allowed.

The amount of time it will take you to complete the work for the course will depend on many factors, which will vary with each individual. Here is a typical formula for how much time in- and outside of class you will need to spend on a college level course:

3 credit hours (1 course) = 3 hours in class per week = 6-9 hours study time per week

As your “in class” time for this course is spent on-line, you can see that you should spend at least 12 hours a week reading the assigned texts, reading the course lessons, and completing the graded activities. English 2111 is a literature course and, as such, is reading intense. Expect to spend considerable time each week reading. Consult with the course Calendar and your instructor to be sure you stay on schedule.

• The quizzes are not cumulative.
• The Final Exam is an essay exam.
• The format for tests will vary, but may include short answer, multiple choice, explications, vocabulary, and quote identifications. You should know the title, author, original language, and dates of everything we read.

• Student E-mail
  • Your student email address is available from Self-Service Banner. Your initial password should be your six-digit birthday (MMDDYY).
  • You MUST use this account to contact me via email, because non-campus emails frequently wind up in my Junk Mail.
• Course Web Page (no username/no password required)
  • Our course web page can be found at http://faculty.sgc.edu/rkelley/index.htm and can also be accessed through SGSC’s main web page (www.sgsc.edu) by clicking on "Academics" and then “Faculty Web Pages” and then my name, "Rhonda Kelley."
  • You can find study guides here.
• GeorgiaView Course Web Page (username/password required)
  • Our GeorgiaView page can be found at https://sgsc.view.usg.edu/. Your username is the part of your student email address prior to the @ sign. From the GeorgiaView logon screen, click on the “Forgot Password?” link, you’ll be asked to enter your username, and then click submit. There will now be a note about sending your reset information to your student email account. Check your email after two or three minutes for the reset link. Please submit a Trouble Ticket if you have difficulties with Self-Service Banner, student email, or GeorgiaView.

·         Late Assignments: You should submit all assignments by their due date unless you are granted a deadline extension from the instructor.

·         Late Quizzes: Quizzes must be completed during the time allotted for them. You must be granted permission from the instructor to make up a missed quiz.

·         Late Discussions: Discussion posts are considered late if they appear after the last day of the week when they were due. However, you should still post a discussion response so that you do not earn a grade of zero for a discussion.

·         Late Policy: If you need more time to complete a writing assignment, you should request a deadline extension. The instructor will consider your request accordingly. However, you should not take advantage of such allowances and you might see a reduction in your assignment grade as a result of submitting the assignment late. Overall, all work can be made up, so you should not receive a zero for any assignment because you did not submit it. Submit all your work even if you must submit it late. Keep the instructor informed of your situation if you begin falling behind for any reason. Your instructor will work with you. 

·         In the online environment, problems associated with power outages, networks being down, and ISP troubles inevitably result in legitimate reasons for delays, however, you should still be prepared to deliver your work by the stated deadlines. If you have a problem, let your instructor know as soon as possible. The student who repeatedly turns in late work will be subject to penalties.

• Assignments may be made up only at the discretion of the instructor.
• Occasionally, the subject of sex and/or sexuality may come up during our discussions, and we may discuss portions of the Bible as literature (not absolute truth); if you cannot participate in (or at least listen to) such discussions, this is not the class for you.
• I respect and listen to all points of view, but I will not tolerate intolerance, disrespect, or close-mindedness in my classroom. Every student deserves respect and dignity and should not feel excluded from class discussions due to another student’s intolerance or hateful attitude. BE NICE.
• Finally, I have no tolerance for plagiarism. Cheating is immoral and stupid. My advice to you is to avoid the internet altogether unless I send you to a specific site. Everyone must read and sign the Academic Honesty Policy available on the course web page.

• “Academic dishonesty … is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise. It can include:
  • Plagiarism: The adoption or reproduction of original creations of another author (person, collective, organization, community or other type of author, including anonymous authors) without due acknowledgment.
  • Deception: Providing false information to an instructor concerning a formal academic exercise—e.g., giving a false excuse for missing a deadline or falsely claiming to have submitted work.
  • Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain assistance in a formal academic exercise (like an examination) without due acknowledgment.”[1]
• Penalties:
  • 1 instance of academic dishonesty: Students will receive a 0 on the assignment
  • 2 or more instances of academic dishonesty: and an F for the course. Plagiarized papers may not be revised.
• Violations of academic honesty will be reported to student conduct personnel through the SGSC maxient system.

If you have a disability and require reasonable classroom accommodations, please see me after class or make an appointment during office hours. If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, please register with the Office of Disability Services in Room 118, Powell Hall, phone number 912-260-4435.  Also, if you find that any content in this course is inaccessible because of your disability, please contact me as soon as possible.

Counseling Services are confidential and available upon request.  If you would like to schedule a session, referral forms are located online or outside the counselor’s office. Please complete and submit the referral form to the counselor.  Do not submit by email. Once you have submitted your form you will be contacted by phone to set up an appointment.  The Counselor’s Office is located in Powell Hall, Room 119, phone number 912.260.4438.

Academic Support offers various resources to assist SGSC students with their academic success. These resources are available to SGSC students at no charge and are found at several ASC locations: the Academic Support Center in room 148A of the Dye Building on the Waycross campus, the Academic Support Center in room 216 of Powell Hall on the Douglas campus, and the STEM Center in room 125 of Stubbs Hall on the Douglas campus. All locations offer course-specific peer tutoring, academic skills workshops, and resources on study skills, time management, note-taking, and learning strategies. Live, online tutoring is also available 24/7 in GeorgiaVIEW through tutor.com. For more information about any of the resources available, contact Amber Wheeler, Academic Support Director, at amber.wheeler@sgsc.edu or visit our webpage athttp://www.sgsc.edu/current-students/academicsupportcenter.cms.

[1] Wikipedia contributors. "Academic dishonesty." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 6 Aug. 2012. Web. 9 Aug. 2012.

updated: 04/01/2016 10:54:42 AM