English 2190-01: Studies in Literature by Women

MW 2:00-3:15 pm

Pafford 306

 

 

Lecturer: Mandi Campbell

Office: TLC 1113-G

Office Hours: Monday: 8:00-9:30 am and 12:30-2:00 pm; Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00-9:30 am and 12:30-2:00 pm

Writing Center Hours: Tuesday 11:00-2:00 pm

Office Phone: 678.839.4854

E-mail: mcampbel@westga.edu

URL: www.westga.edu/~mcampbel

MyUWG and CourseDen serve as the only legitimate modes of university correspondence.

 Relationship of course to program goals:

This course fulfills Area C.2 requirement in the Core.

Prerequisites:                 

ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102

Course Goals

Click here for further information regarding how this course fits into our program’s goals.

Required Texts:

Books:

Edson, Margaret. Wit

Erdrich, Louise. Love Medicine

Naylor, Gloria. Mama Day

Smith, Lee. Fair and Tender Ladies 

Films:

Juno. Director Jason Reitman.

Lost in Translation. Director Sophia Coppola

Waitress. Director Adrienne Shelley

*Films are NOT available through University bookstores; however, they can be purchased on Amazon, etc. Students are expected to view each film BEFORE the first day that it is listed on the course schedule and to be able to re-view the films over the period of time that we will be discussing and writing about the films, so renting is probably not a practical option.

 Additional Readings:

Several readings can be found in the “Readings” folder on CourseDen. You should have access to a printer so that you can print these readings and bring them to class on the day that they will be discussed.

 Other Materials:

College-level dictionary

Stapler

Internet access

UWG e-mail account

CourseDen account

Reliable printer

Thumb/Jump Drive or other device to save work for class

Two large blue books

 Assignments and Grade Percentages: ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED TO PASS THIS COURSE.                              

Daily Grades *

10%

Film Presentation

05%

Essay One

20%

Essay Two

25%

In-Class Writing One (Midterm)

20%

In-Class Writing Two (Final)

20%

                        

All of the information that you need to calculate your grade is on the syllabus.  It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and average. If you need help calculating your grade, you should schedule an appointment so that we can discuss it in-person. University policy prohibits discussions about grades via e-mail.

 Grading summary with the letter to numeric scale:

In-Class Essay: 4=95%; 4/3=92%; 3/4=88%; 3=85%; 3/2=82%; 2/3=78%; 2=75%; 2/1=72%; 1/2=68%; 1=65%; 1/0=62%; 0=50%

 Out-of-Class Essay: A+=98%; A=95%; A-=92%; B+=88%; B=85%; B-=82%; C+=78%; C=75%; C-=72%; D+=68%; D=65%; D-=62%; F=50

The English Department’s rubric for 2000-level and above courses will be used to evaluate all formal writing, including weekly posts.

 *Daily Grades are quizzes, weekly posts, in-class group work, short in-class responses, participation in workshops etc.  Most assignments of this kind will allow you to earn a maximum of 10 points. At the end of the semester, you will divide the number of points you have earned by the total possible points.  For example, if there are 20 daily grade assignments plus 6 workshops then you could possibly earn 320 points.  If you earn 250 points, you will divide that number by 320, and then multiply by .10 to determine your Daily Grade portion of your overall grade.  250/320 = .78*.10=.078.  Therefore, you have earned .08 out of .10 for that portion of your grade. NOTE: Daily Grades cannot be made-up under any circumstances. 

 Late Work and Make-up Work Policy: All assignments are due at the beginning of class or by the time noted on the syllabus.  Late work is unacceptable.  I will consider granting an extension only if you contact me 24 hours prior to the time that the assignment is due.  If you have to miss the final exam, you must contact me before the exam to arrange a make-up date; otherwise, you will be granted a zero for the exam.  Daily Grades and in-class activities cannot be made-up. Emailed work will not be accepted unless there is a problem with CourseDen AND you send the work BEFORE the deadline.

A Note on CourseDen: If you have problems uploading an assignment to CourseDen, you should email the work to me as an attachment via MyUWG before the deadline.  Do not wait until class or to get a response to an e-mail inquiry—be proactive!

 Format for All Papers: The Department expects that students learn to cite sources accurately in the MLA style for documentation.  Additionally, all hard copies should be typed and stapled.  Work that does not meet these requirements will not receive credit.

 Department Paperless Policy: As of Fall 2006, the English Department has implemented a “paperless” policy in its classrooms. Therefore, all materials (handouts, assignment sheets, notes, etc.) will be made available online. Students may print these necessary course documents, including the syllabus, on their home computers.

 Revision Policy:  Because you will have several opportunities to revise your essays before you turn them in for final grades, revised work will not be accepted. 

 Extra Credit: Extra credit is not offered for this course.

Recycled Papers: Work that is completed for another course will not be accepted.

Plagiarism and Excessive Collaboration (If a student violates this policy, he or she may receive an F for the assignment or an F for the course, at my discretion):
Plagiarism & Academic Dishonesty

The Department of English and Philosophy defines plagiarism as taking personal credit for the words and ideas of others as they are presented in electronic, print, and verbal sources. The Department expects that students will accurately credit sources in all assignments. An equally dishonest practice is fabricating sources or facts; it is another form of misrepresenting the truth. Plagiarism is grounds for failing the course.

See also, excessive collaboration.

The University policies for handling Academic Dishonesty are found in the following documents:

The Faculty Handbook, sections 207 and 208.0401
 http://www.westga.edu/~vpaa/handrev/

Student Uncatalog: "Rights and Responsibilities"; Appendix J.
http://www.westga.edu/~handbook/index.php

 Excessive Collaboration

By the end of the term in both ENGL 1101 and 1102, students should demonstrate the ability to produce independent writing (writing without collaborative assistance of peers, writing tutors, or professionals in the field) that shows an acceptable level of competence. Although classroom activities and out-of-class assignments may highlight collaborative learning and collaborative research, excessive collaboration (collaboration that results in the loss of a student's voice/style and original claims to course-related work) is considered another form of academic dishonesty and therefore will not be permitted.

Role of the Writing Center

The role of the Writing Center is to offer consultation in which tutors question, respond to, offer choices, and encourage revision in student essays. Tutors do not evaluate or prescribe solutions to problematic areas in student essays, and tutors are specifically trained to avoid appropriating the student's work. For more information, visit the Writing Center online at http://www.westga.edu/~writing.

Attendance: Students will be administratively withdrawn from class based on the following attendance policy: For classes that meet twice a week, a student is allowed four absences. Upon the fifth  absence, the student may be withdrawn. Be aware that no distinction exists between excused and unexcused absences.

 If the withdrawal occurs prior to October 14th, the student will receive a grade of W. If the withdrawal occurs after October 14th, the student will receive a grade of WF. (FYW Department Policy)

 

Disruptive Behavior Policy: Students may be dismissed from any class meeting at which they exhibit behavior that disrupts the learning environment of others. Such behavior includes – but is not limited to – arriving late for class, allowing cell phones to ring, speaking disrespectfully to the instructor and/or to other students, checking email or surfing the web, and using personal audio or visual devices. Each dismissal of this kind will count as an absence and will be applied toward the attendance policy above. (Department Policy)

 

English Department Severe Weather Policy:

The University of West Georgia is committed to the personal safety of its students, faculty, and staff in the event of severe weather. University policy regarding severe weather and emergency closings is posted at http://www.westga.edu/police/index_2277.php and official announcements about class and/or examination cancellations will be made only by the President and/or the Department of Public Relations. Although it is not possible to develop policy to address every weather-related emergency, these guidelines are intended to provide some general direction about such situations.

 For immediate severe weather situations, especially when classes are in session, faculty, staff and students are advised to follow the emergency procedures identified below:

 1. Direct occupants to remain in the building and to seek shelter immediately on the lowest level of the building in interior rooms (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls.

2. Instruct occupants to not leave the building.

3. Evacuate all offices, rooms or hallways with windows and glass or with exterior walls.

4. Provide assistance to persons with disabilities.

5. Accompany occupants to the nearest designated shelter area in the building.

6. Comply with departmental severe weather policies/procedures.

7. Wait for an “all clear” signal” before resuming activity.

8. Occupants will: a) proceed to the nearest designated shelter area in the building by the closest route; b) move quickly but in an orderly manner so that all will arrive safely; c) will not attempt to vacate the premises, drive or seek shelter in cars; d) take a seat in the shelter area; e) remain cooperative with those in charge; and f) wait for an “all clear” signal before resuming activity.

 In the event that classes are cancelled or disrupted for less than one calendar week, each professor, at his or her discretion, will make adjustments as needed to cover material missed during those cancelled sessions. This may or may not involve the use of rescheduled or online classes. If the closures exceed a single calendar week, students should contact the Chair of the Department of English and Philosophy at 678-839-6512  or the professor of the class for updated information regarding changes to the schedule in the Department. It is the intention of the Department of English and Philosophy to handle every concern seriously and as effectively as possible.

E-mail Policy: All e-mails must be sent through campus e-mail. In other words, always use your myUWG or your CourseDen account to contact me by e-mail. Generally, I will answer e-mails between 9 am and 6 pm on weekdays; e-mails that come in after 6 pm on weekdays will be answered within 24 hours. E-mails sent over the weekend will be answered on Monday. While I usually respond to e-mails quickly, e-mail should not be used to contact me in matters of extreme urgency.

 

 

Writing Center Statement:

TLC 1201                           678-839-6513    

Writing@westga.edu       www.westga.edu/~writing

 

The University Writing Center works with students and other members of the UWG community to improve writing skills.

What We Do:

        Discuss ideas, read drafts, and work through revisions of essays; we do not proofread

        Regents’ Test Preparation (both the reading and essay sections)

        MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and other citation formats

Policies:

        Please make appointments in advance. We accept walk-ins, but we cannot guarantee that a tutor will be available.

        If you cannot keep your appointment, you must call or email us 24 hours in advance to cancel. If you do not notify us 24 hours in advance, you will be counted as a No Show.

        Please arrive at your appointment on time. If you are 10 minutes late or more, you will be counted as a No Show and will not be able to have your appointment.

        If you have 3 No Shows in one semester, you will not be able to have any more appointments for that semester.

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00am-7:00pm

Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm

Friday 10:00am-12:00pm

 

 Disability Pledge: I pledge to do my best to work with the University to provide all students with equal access to my classes and materials, regardless of special needs, temporary or permanent disability, special needs related to pregnancy, etc.  If you have any special learning needs, particularly (but not limited to) needs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and require specific accommodations, please do not hesitate to make these known to me, either yourself or through Disability Services in 272 Parker Hall at (770) 839-6428.

 Students with documented special needs may expect accommodation in relation to classroom accessibility, modification of testing, special test administration, etc. This is not only my personal commitment: it is your right, and it is the law!

For more information, please contact Disability Services at the State University of West Georgia.

 

 Tentative Course Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. Please check the schedule on CourseDen often for updates. All readings and viewings should be completed by the date that they are listed on the course schedule.

Important Dates

January 9-14: Drop/Add

March 2: Withdrawal Deadline (with a grade of “W”)

Essay One is due Monday, February 20

Essay Two is due Monday, April 9

Final is Monday, April 23 from 2-4:30 pm

Tentative Course Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. =Please check the schedule on CourseDen often for updates. All readings and viewings should be completed by the date they are listed on the course schedule.

Week One

Monday, January 9—Introduction to course

Wednesday, January 11—Woolf, excerpt from A Room of One’s Own; excerpt from Erdrich’s Bluejay’s Dance (both on CourseDen)

Saturday, January 14—Drop/Add ends

Week Two

Monday, January 16—MLK Holiday           

Wednesday, January 18—Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (on CourseDen)

Week Three

Monday, January 23— Carter, “The Bloody Chamber” and “Bluebeard” (both on CourseDen)

Wednesday, January 25—Naylor, Mama Day pp. 1-66

Week Four

Monday, January 30— Naylor, Mama Day pp. 66-131

Wednesday, February 1—Naylor, Mama Day pp. 131-191

 

 

Week Five

Monday, February 6—Naylor, Mama Day pp. 191-247

Wednesday, February 8—Naylor, Mama Day, pp. 247-312; Review for midterm

Week Six

Monday, February 13—Midterm

Wednesday, February 15—Workshop

Week Seven

Monday, February 20—Essay One Due

Wednesday, February 22—Smith, Fair and Tender Ladies pp. 3-87

Week Eight

Monday, February 27—Smith, Fair and Tender Ladies pp. 91-145

Wednesday, February 29—Smith, Fair and Tender Ladies pp.149-202

Friday, March 2—Last Day to Withdraw with a W

Week Nine

Monday, March 6—Smith, Fair and Tender Ladies pp.202-276

Wednesday, March 8—Smith, Fair and Tender Ladies pp. 279-367

Week Ten

Monday, March 12—Edson, Wit

Wednesday, March 14—Edson, Wit; Assign Group Presentations

March 19-23 Spring Break

Week Eleven

Monday, March 26—Erdrich, Love Medicine pp. 1-101

Wednesday, March 28—Erdrich, Love Medicine pp. 102-162

Week Twelve

Monday, April 2—Erdrich, Love Medicine pp. 163-225

Wednesday, April 4—Erdrich, Love Medicine pp. 226-333

Week Thirteen

Monday, April 9—Lost in Translation

Wednesday, April 11—Juno 

Week Fourteen

Monday, April 16—Waitress

Wednesday, April 18—Review For Finals

Week Fifteen—Finals Week        

Monday, April 23 2:00-4:30 pm