Summer Sessions 2020 Course Syllabus Course: ENGL-2321- Section: 72 British Literature

Instructor Information
Instructor	Zebulon Lowe
E-mail	lowezc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6550
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 418 Hours: TBA
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
Prerequisites	Eng. 1301 Eng. 1302
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Identify key ideas, represtative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attittudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions (PSLO 5& Alpha) Measured by response paper rubric&Pre-test/Post-test 2. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within social/ethical, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periouds. (PSLO 1,2&6) Measured by class discussion and essay rubric 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions (PSLO 1,2&6) Measured by essay rubric 4. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. (PSLO 1,2,5&6)Measured by essay rubric 5. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature. (PSLO 1&2) Measured by essay rubric.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills- Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Associate of Arts PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills ? Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills ? Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one?s own culture in relation to others. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills ? Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. All of the readings assigned this semester are available online for free. If you would like to save your money, I completely understand. If you would like to make things a little easier on yourself, you can buy the same book that I lecture from. Here are the books I'll be lecturing from this semester: Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Major Authors 9th Edition ISBN 978-0-393-91963-9 1984 by George Orwell 1984 by George Orwell - I suggest buying a used copy on Amazon. You can, again, access this online for free as a PDF. Copy and paste this link to purchase the edition I use: https://www.amazon.com/1984-Signet-Classics-George-Orwell/dp/0451524934/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548002618&sr=8-2&keywords=1984+george+orwell
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Beowulf Week 2: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight & Canterbury Tales Week 3: Paradise Lost Week 4: 1984 Week 5: Heart of Darkness
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Beowulf Week 2: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight & Canterbury Tales Week 3: Paradise Lost Week 4: 1984 Week 5: Heart of Darkness
Final Exam Date	August 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  August 11, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Five essays at 15%each = 75% Online discussions = 25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. A student with three absences may be dropped from class.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.