Enc 1102 1

FALL SEMESTER 2014

FACE TO FACE CLASSES
ENC 1102: FRESHMAN ENGLISH 2
PROFESSOR CAMILA ALVAREZ




Classes:
ENC1101 196646 E-219 08/25/14 to 12/11/14 MW 11:00 AM 12:15 PM
ENC1101 198582 XPRS E-206 09/08/14 to 12/11/14 TN 6:35 PM-9:00 PM
ENC1102 196258 E-206 08/25/14 to 12/11/14 MN 6:35PM-9:00PM
ENC1102 198588 XPRS E-206 09/08/14 to 12/11/14 MW 8:00 AM 9:15 AM
ENC1102 197330 ***-*** 08/25/14 to 12/11/14 Online
ENC1102 198633 XPRS ***-*** 09/08/14 to 12/11/14 Online

Contact Information:
You can email me at calvarez@irsc.edu (I check this during my office hours. You should
send important questions that you need a quick response to here.) You can email me here
from your personal email account. Blackboard will also email to calvarez@irsc.edu. The
Blackboard email will write back to your irsc.edu accounts aka your RiverMail. Be careful if
you use an outside email account, some Yahoo email accounts do not get pass the
IRSC firewall.

When you email me at calvarez@irsc.edu from an outside account, please identify yourself
in the email by:
1. typing your full name
2. identifying your class and meeting times i.e. ENC 1101 T/R 5:30PM
3. giving me a brief identification of your question i.e. questions about
research paper
It would look something like this in the first part of your email: Jessica
Student in ENC 1101 T/R 5:30PM
And in the subject: Blog Question
The Blackboard email will automatically provide that information for me.
You would only need to describe your subject.

You can call me and leave a voice message at 772-336-6245. When leaving a voice
message:
1. leave your full name and class meeting times
2. leave your call back number (I cant call you back if you dont do this. I wont
have your phone number!)
3. leave your message

How will I contact you?
The college should have a listing of your current contact information including home phone,
cell phone, and home address. If I need to contact you, I will use the contact information
that you have provided to the college. I will send the class a group email to RiverMail if a
class meeting has been cancelled. Please update your contact information online or at
the admissions office.

In order to contact me, email me at calvarez@irsc.edu or leave a voice message at 336-6245.
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Materials Needed for Class:
Textbook: Howard, Rebecca Moore. Writing Matters ISBN: 9780077465544 (called
WM in the syllabus).
Textbook: DiYanni, Robert. Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, and Drama ISBN:
9780077680121 (called L in the syllabus).
Textbook: The Novel Learning Series Version of Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein ISBN:
9781455529438 (called F in the syllabus).
Access to a laptop or desktop computer with internet access, a word processing
program, and some sort of presentation software. (You can do everything that
the class requires on campus, and it may be easier as the computers are
already set up with the appropriate programs.)
1 flash drive to save all work
4 green SCANTRON forms (50 questions each side)
3 sharpened # 2 pencils with good erasers
Pens for in class writing
Various highlighters (for notes) and small sticky notes (for your books)
Access to a good dictionary and thesaurus (Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com are
ok.)
A folder to hold all assignments (duo tang preferred)
College ruled loose leaf paper

Format of Essays:
All essays, including any prepared for class discussion, must be:
saved onto a Flash Drive, etc (which you bring to class)
2 minimum to 3 maximum pages in length. The length requirements refer to
full pages and not to work cited pages or cover pages.
in MLA Style
a copy printed out and saved in your student file
turned in via the assignment board in docx format in the Blackboard online class

COURSE OBJECTIVES ENC 1102:
To complete ENC 1102 satisfactorily, the student will
1. read and discuss with the instructor and fellow students appropriate literary
genres.
2. analyze fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism.
3. formulate theses and develop essays that support those theses in length
sufficient to meet Gordon Rule requirements.
4. write critical essays, employing formal methods of research and
documentation.
5. demonstrate effective syntax and master the English Language Skills defined
in CLAST competencies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students who successfully complete ENC1102/Comp II from Indian River State College
can expect the following learning outcome: students will be able to communicate with
clarity and precision.

Turning in Essays: All essay files must be saved in docx format with your first name and
last name and an abbreviation of the assignment as the title. For example:

Jessica Student Char.docx

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Would be an acceptable file for a student with the first name Jessica and the last name
Student. You will also be copying and pasting all of your essays under the correct lesson
plan in Blackboard.

Student Files: For your own protection, you are required to keep a copy of all of
your assignments, including returned assignments, in your class folder along
with a Flash Drive with each essay saved on it. If you do not receive a
returned graded assignment, you can not assume that I have received
your essay! I will return all on-time essays to you within 1 work
week.

Assignments/Late Work: Late papers will receive no credit unless there is a justified and
documented reason. You can not miss 1 writing assignment and expect to pass. 10
points will be subtracted per week that your essay is late even with a documented reason.

Attendance: Class attendance is essential. You can not miss more than three classes
and expect to pass. If you are going to miss a class, you must clear it with me and
present a documented reason. Class discussion and in-class assignments that are missed
can not be turned in for credit. Tests and oral presentations may be rescheduled with a
documented reason.

Class Behavior and Attitude: As per our mission statement, I expect a positive attitude in
class whether online or face to face. We are here to learn from each other and to promote
each others learning.

Politeness in the Face to Face Classroom: Cell Phones: The use of cell phones is
prohibited during class at IRSC. All cell phones must be set on silent or off during the class
period. Any student who uses a cell phone to make or answer a call, or send and read text
messages or emails, other than IRSC emergency messages during class time may be asked
to leave and may be considered absent for that class. No student has the right to disturb
the teaching and learning process. Please turn off your cell phones or put them on vibrate
prior to the beginning of class. Doors: Make sure that when you leave the classroom that
you gently close the door behind you. Do not allow the door to slam shut. This is disruptive
for other classes.
Politeness in the Online Classroom: Always make sure that you are polite in all
conversations in class and online. Writing in ALL CAPS represents yelling. Please use
academic textual spellingnot txt spelling. All written assignments should be
professionally presented. Various online mini assignments are required to represent online
class discussion. All of these assignments are available in BlackBoard lesson plans and
require a minimum of two paragraphs.

I reserve the right to ask you to leave for any infringement of the rules of conduct
as listed in the student manual. Anytime you are not in class is considered an
absence.

Grading:
A: 90%-
100%
An A indicates superior college level work.
B: 80%-89% A B indicates above average college level work.
C: 70%-79% A C indicates average college level work.
D: 60%-69% A D indicates below average college level work.
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F: 0%-59% An F indicates unsatisfactory college level work.
I: Incomplete An Incomplete will never be given.
WI:
Instructor
Withdrawals
Will be given if requested by email, if you meet the requirements.

Final Grades: Final grades will not be available in the BlackBoard classroom. You must log
on to www.irsc.edu. *Grades are not mailed; however, if you cannot access your grades
online, visit your local IRSC Campus for a student copy.*


ENC 1102 Course Work:

Narrative and Characterization (2-3 pages in
length)
10%
Figurative Language and Poetry (2-3 pages
in length)
10%
The Tragic Hero and The Modern Hero (2-3
pages in length)
10%
Research Blog/|Paper
Annotated Bibliography (As many pages as
Needed--Minimum is 2 pages for 5 sources)
Rough Draft(5 Full Pages/tabs)
Research Paper 20% (6-10 pages in
length/6 Tabs minimum)
30%
Class Discussion and Participation 10%
Exams/Quizzes and Class Work 30%
Total 100%



Plagiarism: The penalty for plagiarism will be automatic failure in the course, and a
notification of the circumstances will be sent to Student Affairs. Plagiarism includes
intentionally presenting as ones own efforts the work of someone else without properly
acknowledging the source (proper acknowledgment consists of enclosing exactly copied
words in quotation marks and citing the source), paraphrasing that keeps the basic
sentence structure, phraseology, and unique language of your source (without citing it), and
presenting any work previously written by yourself as new work. See me if you are in doubt
as to what constitutes plagiarism.

Class Contacts: Please get the name, phone number, and email of several people in your
class. Please remember to contact me if you miss a face to face class.

Name:

Home Phone/Cell Phone: Email:









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Student Services, Libraries, Bookstores, and ASC Hours

Service Hours
Student Services
Admissions & Records, Advising,
Career Planning & Placement,
Financial Aid

Regular Hours - All Campuses M
TH: 8AM - 6:30PM
F: 8AM 5PM

Libraries
Miley Library
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 462-7600

Fall and Spring Hours
M TH: 7:45AM - 9PM
F: 7:45AM - 5PM
SA: Closed
SU: 1PM - 5PM
Summer Hours
M-TH: 7AM - 8PM

Chastain Campus Morgade Library
5851 SE Community Dr.
Stuart, Florida 34997
(772) 463-3245

Fall and Spring Hours
M, T, F, and SA: 10AM - 5:30PM
W & TH: 12PM - 8PM

Dixon Hendry Campus Library
Collection
2229 N.W. 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-8017

Fall and Spring Hours
M-TH: 8AM -8PM
F: 8AM - 2PM

Mueller Campus Library
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, Florida 32966
(772) 226-3080

Fall and Spring Hours
M, TH, and F: 9AM. - 5PM
T and W: 12PM - 8PM

Pruitt Campus Library
500 NW California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986
(772) 336-6380

Fall and Spring Hours
M-TH: 8AM - 8PM
F: 8AM - 5PM
SA: 9AM - 1PM
Summer Hours
M-TH: 7AM - 7P


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Bookstores
The River Shop at Main Campus
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL. 34981
KSU Building

Hours
M TH: 7:30AM - 6:30PM
F: 7:30AM - 5PM
SA- SU: CLOSED

The River Shop at Chastain Campus
Located in Building A, South Hallway
2400 SE Salerno Rd.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 419-5627

Hours
M TH: 7:30AM - 6:30 PM
F: 8AM - 12 PM
SA- SU: CLOSED

The River Shop at Mueller Campus
Located in Schumann Center
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 226-2543

Hours
M TH: 7:30AM - 6:30 PM
F: 8AM - 12 PM
SA- SU: CLOSED

The River Shop at Pruitt Campus
Located in Building A
500 NW California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 336-6246

Hours
M TH: 7:30AM - 6:30 PM
F: 8AM - 12 PM
SA- SU: CLOSED

The River Shop at Dixon Hendry
B-103 Building
2229 NW 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6027

Hours
M TH: Call
F-SU: CLOSED

You can also purchase your books online:
http://www.bookstore.irsc.edu/

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ASC Tutoring Locations

Main Campus in Fort Pierce (St. Lucie County), Library Building, 3rd Floor, L-212
Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County, J-212
Chastain Campus in Stuart (Martin County), C-109
Mueller Campus in Vero Beach (Indian River County), A-114
Dixon Hendry Campus in Okeechobee (Okeechobee County, B-130


ASC CENTERS
H ours of Operation
Fall/Spring
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
Mueller Campus only
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
Main Campus only
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Summer I/Summer II
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TESTING CENTERS
HOURS OF OPERATION

Fall and Spring Semesters Summer I and II Semesters
Monday Thursday (All Campuses)
8:00 AM 8:30 PM

Friday (All Campuses)
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday Thursday (All Campuses)
8:00 AM 8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Exams must be completed by the closing times above.
NOTE: All exams must be completed by the closing times.
Hours of operation may be reduced between semesters.
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Essay Grade Discussions:
Essay Standards: these are the standards that are used in the CLAST. For
our purposes, we will follow these standards in our class. Each essay
will have a rubric that you will follow and use to evaluate your own
efforts. Part of this class focuses on critical understanding of the
techniques that we have learned in class. Use of the rubrics will
facilitate this understanding.


The A paper presents or implies a thesis that is developed with noticeable coherence. The
writer's ideas are usually substantive, sophisticated, and carefully elaborated. The writer's
choice of language and structure is precise and purposeful, often to the point of being
polished. Control of sentence structure, usage, and mechanics, despite an occasional flaw,
contributes to the writer's ability to communicate the purpose.

The B paper presents or implies a thesis and provides convincing, specific support. The
writer's ideas are usually fresh, mature, and extensively developed. The writer
demonstrates a command of language and uses a variety of structures. Control of sentence
structure, usage, and mechanics, despite an occasional flaw, contributes to the writer's
ability to communicate the purpose.

The B-/C+ paper presents a thesis and often suggests a plan of development which is
usually carried out. The writer provides enough supporting detail to accomplish the purpose
of the paper. The writer makes competent use of language and sometimes varies the
sentence structure. Occasional errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics do not
interfere with the writer's ability to communicate the purpose.

The D+/C- paper presents a thesis and often suggests a plan of development which is
usually carried out. The writer provides support that tends toward generalized statements or
listing in general. The support in a D+ paper is neither sufficient nor clear enough to be
convincing. Sentence structure tends to be pedestrian and often repetitious. Errors in
sentence structure, usage, and mechanics sometimes interfere with the writer's ability to
communicate the purpose.

The D paper usually presents a thesis. The writer provides support that tends to be
sketchy and/or illogical. Sentence structure may be simplistic and disjointed. Errors in
sentence structure, usage, and mechanics frequently interfere with the writer's ability to
communicate the purpose.

The F paper generally presents a thesis that is vaguely worded or weakly asserted.
Support, if any, tends to be rambling and/or superficial. The writer uses language that often
becomes tangled, incoherent, and thus confusing. Pervasive errors in sentence structure,
usage, and mechanics frequently occur.

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Jessica Student
Prof. Camila Alvarez
ENC 1101 TR 5:30-8:30pm
8 May 2014
1,966 Words
Essay 1 Description: An MLA Style Example
You should have a heading on the first page of your essay. The heading includes:
your full name, a new line, then your instructors full name, a new line, then your class
information, a new line, then the date, a new line, and then your word count. Following the
heading, you should type in your essay assignment a colon and then an original title (make
one up). This title should be centered. All the first letters in the title should be capitalized
except for articles, prepositions, and conjunctions. The first letter of the first word of a title
is always capitalized. For example: The Man in the Moon. Your paragraphs should have their
first line indented about 5 spaces (not lines). Each new paragraph has only the first line
indented. All of the items in your heading and body should be double spaced. This is an
example of MLA style for your essay. Each page, including all subsequent pages, should
have one inch margins all the way around and the page number on the upper right hand
corner of the page with your last name or an abbreviation of your title before it. Use Black
Ink in Times New Roman Font size 12. Your Works Cited page is the last page of your essay
and should always be on a separate page but you must not count it towards the length
requirements.
[I] Saving in DocX
I suggest that you save your essay files after each paragraph that you write and
periodically thereafter. Keep in mind that you are required to save your file in a minimum of
two separate locations. Remember to save your essay in DocX (This is the default setting
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for MSWord). Go to File menu on the top of your screen. Click and scroll down to the
Save As function. Click and you will have a screen pop up with a Save As Type field on
the bottom of the pop up (this should be underneath the File Name field). Click on the
down arrow and scroll down until you see docx. Click that option and click on the Save
button. Once you have a Master docx and MLA Format File, you can open up that file and
just type your new essays. Make sure that you always check dates, word count, and titles.
Remember that when you save your essay assignment, it should have your name in the file
name. All essay files must be saved in docx format with your first name and last name and
an abbreviation of the assignment as the title. For example:
Jessica Student Char.docx
Jessica Student Ann Bib.docx
Jessica Student Poetry.docx
Jessica Student Hero.docx
Would all be acceptable files for a student with the first name Jessica and the last name
Student. You will also be copying and pasting all of your essays under the correct lesson
plan in Blackboard.
[II] Turning in Assignments
When you turn in an assignment, you should always copy and paste all the words of
the assignment in the submission section. All essays must be attached in a docx file, pasted
in the submission section of the assignment board, printed out and kept in your student
folder, and saved on both your computer and your flash drive. If you follow these
instructions, you will have a copy of your essay no matter what may happen. I strongly
recommend that you save your essay continuously while working on it. You can always turn
in a hard copy of the assignments. I prefer that you use the Blackboard essay turn in as
well as keep a hard copy of all the assignments.
[III]Blackboard
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Blackboard course materials, email, discussion boards, forums, quizzes,
assignments, and other resources are provided only for students who are registered for the
course. All communication or interaction by other persons is prohibited. Student
information, including grades and other personally identifiable information cannot be
disclosed to any third party without the students written permission in compliance with
FERPA regulations.
[IV] Works Cited Information

Your Works Cited page is the last page of your essay and should always be on a
separate page (it does not count towards your total page numbers). All entries should
be alphabetically ordered by either the last name of the author, or if you dont have an
author, by the title. All works cited entries should be in the hanging indent format. If you
highlight all of the information that you would like to be hanging indent formatted, then you
right click on it and select paragraphs. Under special indentation you may select hanging
indented at .5. The word work refers to a source. A work could be a video, blog, film, book,
article, email, interview, etc. There are as many different types of works as there are ways
to get information. If you only have one source then you should have a work cited page
(singular). If you have more than one source you should have a works cited page (plural). A
works cited page lists the publication information of all the works that you have referred to
(cited) in your essay. A bibliography page lists all the sources that you have looked at or
used to create your essay. An annotated bibliography is a list of all the sources that you
have looked at or used to create your essay with brief or extensive notes on those sources
immediately after their publication information.

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Works Cited

(The Work Cited or Works Cited is normally on a separate page. I am allowing you
to leave it immediately after your text to reduce waste. Keep in mind that
the Works Cited page does not count towards the page minimum.)

Authors Last Name, First Name. Title of the Article. Journal Name volume.issue (date):
page-page (if given). Database Name. Web. Day Mon. Year of Access. This is the
format for an Article in and online database journal with Full Text see MLA
5.6.4

Authors Last Name, First Name. Title of the Article. Name of the Journal volume.issue
(date): page-page. Print. This is the format for an Article in a print Journal see
MLA 5.4.2

Authors Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, date.
Print. This is the format for a Book in (Print) see MLA 5.5.2

Authors Last Name, First Name (if given). Title of the Encyclopedia Entry. Title of the
Encyclopedia. Vol. # (if given). Editor (if given). Date. Encyclopedia Name. Web.
Mon. Year of Access. <url> This is the format for an Encyclopedia Article in an
(Online database) see MLA 5.6 and 5.5.7 Keep in mind that Encyclopedias are
not viewed as scholarly or representative of research.

Authors Last Name, First Name. Title of the DVD. Ed. First Name Last Name. Edition (or
release or version, if known). Place of Publication: Publisher, Date. DVD. This is the
format for a Video on (DVD) see MLA 5.7.17a

Authors Last Name, First Name (if given). Title of Video Clip. Source Name. YouTube, Day
Mon. Year of clip. Web. Day Mon. Year of Access. <url>This is the format for a Video
on YouTube.

Authors Last Name, First Name or Corporation Name (if given). Title of
Homepage/Webpage. Publisher or sponsor of the page (if none, use N.p.). Date, if
given. Web. Day Mon. Year of Access. <url> This is the format for a Homepage or
Webpage see MLA 5.6.2b. What you cant find you skip and leave blank. I am
requesting urls for webpages, homepages and videos.

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Assignment Descriptions for ENC 1102:
Characterization Essay

Make sure that you do not try to write your rough draft without reading chapters 1-3 in L
and reviewing the notes on those chapters.

Read "Everyday Use" again and think about the following questions.
How is characterization used in "Everyday Use"? How does it work? How does the
characterization influence your understanding of this topic?

Make sure that you have 2-3 quotes minimum per body paragraph from "Everyday Use."
Explain what you think these quotes mean and how they characterize one of the characters.
You could focus on one character, two characters, or all of the characters. Remember that
your thesis statement needs to discuss your primary focus, your secondary focus, and your
argument as well as give some indication of your supports.

EX: In "Everyday Use," Maggie's characterization presents her as ignorant; however, closer
examination shows that Maggie's ignorance is not representative of Maggie's potential but,
rather, exposes her mother's bias.

As part of your conclusion, you can discuss what you think "Everyday Use" means. It would
be nice to incorporate the idea behind the title into a global view. Please keep in mind that a
paragraph is not fully developed unless you have 5-8 sentences minimum in them.

Read "Young Goodman Brown" again and think about the following questions.
How is characterization used in "Young Goodman Brown"?
How does it work?
How does the characterization influence your understanding of the meaning of the
story?

EX: In "Young Goodman Brown," Faiths characterization presents her as innocent;
however, closer examination shows that Faith's innocence is not representative of her
character but, rather, exposes Goodman Browns attitudes towards women and his own
understanding of his religious views.

As part of your essay, you can discuss what you think of the symbols, plot, and characters
in the story. It would be nice to incorporate the idea behind the title into a
global view. Please keep in mind that a paragraph
is not fully developed unless you have 5-
8 sentences minimum in them.

Rubric: A rubric simply allows you to
evaluate exactly how I plan on grading
your essay. It gives you a numerical
value for each aspect allowing you to see
what value I am placing on them. You
may use a numerical rubric or a holistic
rubric to self-evaluate and peer edit.

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Introduction
Lead/Hook: 10 points
Thesis Statement w/Supports: 10 points
Body
Quotations from Story: 10 points
Supports: 20 points
Conclusion
Restatement of Thesis: 10points
Global View: 10 points
Style
MLA and Work Cited: 20 points
Transitions: 10 points


Poetry/Songs and Figurative Language

Read through the Poetry Lesson. Read through the Poetry Chapter in L. Pick a poem from L
or a Song Lyric to write your 2nd essay. Remember that your second essay is 2 full pages
minimum in length. You may want to pick a poem/song that has some length to it or two
poems in order to fulfill this assignment. Your second essay will focus on Figurative
Language as your secondary focus. The first essay focused on Characterization as your
secondary focus. The primary focus of any literary essay will always be the text itself. So
the First essay's primary focus was the short story "Young Goodman Brown" or Everyday
Use the secondary focus was characterization. For your second essay, you have to choose
your primary focus (your poem or song) and you have an assigned secondary focus
(figurative language). If this does not make sense, read through the Literary Research
Paper notes again. If it still does not make sense, call or email me. The purpose of this
essay is to identify what figurative language is used in the poem/song, how it functions, and
what impact it creates on the interpretation of the words.
Some questions that might get you started:
What is the poem/song about?
What does the title have to do with the meaning?
What message is the song/poem trying to convey to the listener/reader?
What figurative language can you find?
How do 1 or 2 of the figurative language connect to the interpretation of the
poem/song?
When you quote a line, use the line number instead of a page number in the citation. Ex:
Listen to my voice, its my disguise/Im by your side (Plain White Ts, lines 13-14).
Rubric
Introduction
Lead/Hook: 10 points
Thesis Statement w/Supports and
Figurative Language as Secondary
Focus: 10 points
Body
Quotations from Essay or
Critics: 10 points
Supports: 20 points
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Conclusion
Restatement of Thesis: 10 points
Global View: 10 points
Style
MLA: 10 points
Grammar: 10 points
Transitions: 10 points


The Modern Hero versus the Tragic Hero

For this essay, pick a modern film hero. A film may be the easiest choice and would be close
to the Dramatic mode. You dont have to choose a superhero any film character that you
can argue is heroic may be the focus of this essay. Compare the modern heros traits to the
five traits of the tragic hero:

1) Nobility: A man of noble stature/he has greatness about him
2) Tragic Flaw: Good though not perfect. His fall results from Hamartia (criminal act) either
through ignorance or from conviction that a greater good will be served.
Tragic Flaw: some fault such as hubris, ambition, anger, jealousy, or an excess of virtue
3) Tragic Fall: Downfall is heros fault as a result of his own free choicethe combination of
the heros greatness and his responsibility for his own downfall is what entitles us to
describe his downfall as tragic rather than pathetic
4) Punishment: Heros misfortune is not wholly deservedthe punishment exceeds the
crime (the heros greatness is more important than his weakness)
5) Knowledge: The tragic fall is not pure loss. Though it may result in death, it involves a
moment of knowledge prior to his (the tragic heros) death. He exits not cursing his fate but
accepting it and acknowledging that it is to some degree just.

Keep in mind that you should quote from the film just as you have from other sources in
previous essays. In other words, two to three quotes or paraphrases per body paragraph
are expected. Look up how to quote a film and cite a film in the Bedford Guide. Make sure
that you review the internal marks of punctuation PowerPoint and include one (other than
the comma) in your essay.

Rubric
Introduction
Lead/Hook: 10 points
Thesis Statement w/ Primary Focus,
Secondary Focus, and Supports: 10 points
Body
Quotations from Essay or Critics: 10 points
Supports: 10 points
Conclusion
Restatement of Thesis: 10 points
Global View: 10 points
Style
MLA: 5 points
Grammar: 5 points
Transitions: 10 points
Sentence Variety: 10 points
Internal Mark of Punctuation: 10 points
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Research Blog

You may proceed with the blog in several different ways. You will read the entirety of
Frankenstein. Then you will decide how you wish to treat that work. You may pick a short
story out of Literature or a film or anime or video gameetc. For your research, find at
minimum an article on Mary Shelley, a work overview, three critical essays, and additional
information on your other story. Find out how most critics evaluate all three. Is the author
considered representative of a certain style of writing or genre? (Ex: Gothic) What kinds of
characteristics do these writers have? (Ex: Deal with Southern locations and issues such
as) What kinds of themes are apparent in the authors writings (for example science, light,
and abandonment)? Try to find connections with the authors life. What do critics say about
your work/theme/character etc? (The Full Metal Alchemist deals with issues of poverty and
class, the story focuses on superstitions, the setting focuses on dark scenery.) Basically you
are trying to ascertain the state of research on your author, her writing, and the additional
work/idea that you have chosen.

Keep in mind that your research blog is comprised of various assignments.
They are:
Prospectus &Annotated Bibliography (As many pages as needed.):
Part 1: Prospectus: The prospectus in this case will detail the particular aspects that each
student in the group is working on for the blog. Each student is responsible for one
interpretation section in the blog, but you may divide up the work according to your
strengths. I suggest that everyone attempt to learn all aspects of putting the blog together,
I will be assigning an overall grade as well as individual grades. These two grades will be
averaged together, so you want to work individually and cooperatively on this assignment. I
suggest that you begin work on this project as early as possible in the semester even
though the final project is not due until the end of the semester. See sample in BlackBoard.
Part 2: Annotated Bibliography: This is a review of all the research that you have done to
date on your short story. You must include a work cited entry on all of the sources you have
looked at and 3-4 sentences following the entry regarding the type of information that you
have found useful in that source. These sources may not all be used in your final essay. It
simply allows me to evaluate where you are and if you need to research any other area
more substantially. A bibliography is simply a list of all your sources; annotated means
including notes. An annotated bibliography is different from a works cited in that a works
cited is a list of all the sources referenced in an essay. The listing of these sources for both
your annotated bibliography and your works cited should be in MLA style. See sample.
Rough Draft & Final Draft (5 minimum-10 maximum pages not including the works cited)
Use the outline as a reference point for writing your rough draft. Make sure that you have 2-
3 quotes minimum per body paragraph from your short story and whatever secondary
resources you used. Keep in mind that the main purpose of your research blog is to add to a
body of knowledge. At first, you research the state of knowledge, then you review the
knowledge in your essay, and finally you write about your interpretation of your short story.
DO NOT SUMMARIZE. The main focus of this essay should be your interpretation of the
short story. 1/3 is research; 2/3 is interpretation. The main part of the essay is therefore
the interpretation of and the connections of your two foci. Remember that literary criticism
should be in the 3rd person (he, she, it, they, etc.) Do not use I, we, or you.
We is first person plural (in case you are wondering.)

A close review of the outline for the research blog should give you paragraph by paragraph
instructions.

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1) You will need to begin doing research on the author for a short biography (this is easily
accomplished on the internet). 2) Ask yourself the following: Why do you think the story
means what it means? What element in the story is affecting your understanding? Is your
understanding of the story based in history, society, or some technique the author used?

Website Research Paper
Part 1: Set up a blog using wordpress.com. Wordpress.com is a free online blog creator
that includes various guides and instruction for setting up a free blog. You will need to set
up a minimum of 6 tabs or pages. Remember to use video and pictures in the blog. If you
need additional help figuring out the wordpress format go to:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Main_Page
for instructions.
Tab 1: Author
This tab should focus on the authors life, cultural background, and any historical events
that occur during the authors life that might connect to her writing
Tab 2: Writing Style
This tab should focus on themes, settings, and genre of writing.
Tab 3: Critics
This tab should review a minimum of three critics and their interpretation of the authors
work.
Tab 4: Interpretation
This tab reviews your interpretation of the work and what connections you have made
within the work.
Tab 5: Experience
This tab reviews the experience that you had putting the blog together and writing about
your author. What made you choose the story? What connections did you make? Personal
ones are ok. Did you find much more information writing a blog rather than a report?
Tab 6: Annotated Bibliography
This is a list of all the resources that you used to put the blog together including any links.
Create a work cited entry for the source then copy and paste the url into your post.
See the examples of: http://writerunlimited.wikispaces.com/Literary+Research


SCHEDULE:
Please make sure that you review this schedule. Readings and assignments are
subject to change as needed. Check your calendar on BlackBoard.

Weeks Readings/Activities Due
Dates
BB: Module 1
Weeks 1-2
August 25-30



Activities
M1S1:
Review the Online course syllabus
Explore the lessons tab materials
M1S2 Watch the videos
M1S3 Study the Course Handout: Literary Criticism Paper Outline
M1S4 Study the Course Handout: MLA Template

Assessments
M1A1 Complete and submit the Syllabus Quiz. M1A2 Submit your
posting to the Introductory Discussion Board.
Your Introductory Discussion is due by midnight on Sunday at
the end of Module 1. (Students who do not submit this
August
31
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response by midnight on Sunday of Module 1 will be
withdrawn from the course.)
BB: Module 2
Weeks 2-3
Sept 1- Sept 6
Sept 1 Holiday
Labor Day











Weeks 3-4
Sept 8- Sept 13
July 3 Holiday
for the Fourth
of July

Activities
READ: F pages 1-40.
M2S1 - Read and Analyze Stories: A& P (32); Everyday Use
(745).
M2S2 - Read DL Critical Analysis (1-5); Ch. 3 (49-51, 59-62, 66-
67); Fiction (125-129) and read DL Analysis Perspectives (2161-
2166, 2169-2171).
M2S3 - Study WM Chs. 33, 34, 35, 36.
M2S4 - Watch the videos.
M2S5 Listen to the Audio File on Everyday Use
M2S6- Study the Course Handout: Sample Paragraph and Thesis
M2S7 - Read and Analyze Stories: A Rose for Emily (78); Young
Goodman Brown (553);
Cathedral (455)
M2S8 - Read DL Ch. 3 (77-78, 85-86, 90-91, 97-
100) and Read DL Analysis Perspectives (2164-2169)
M2S9- Listen to the Audio File on Young Goodman Brown

Assessments
M2A1 Submit Quiz #1 due by midnight at the end of Module 2.
M2A2 Submit Discussion Board posts by midnight at the end of
Module 2.
M2A3 Write Essay #1 due by midnight at the end of Module
2. After reading the five assigned stories assigned for Module
2, write a 600-1000 word essay and attach it in the drop box.
Sept 14
BB: Module 3
Weeks 4-5
Sept 15- Sept
20

Activities
READ: F pages 41-88.
M3S1 Read and Analyze Stories: Hills Like White Elephants
(DL563); The Cask of Amontillado (DL 144)
M3S2 Read DLCh. 5 (132-136, 183-184)
M3S3 Watch the videos
M3S4 Study the Hooks Handout
M3S5 Study the Themes Handout

Assessments
M3A1 Submit Quiz #2
M3A2 Submit Discussion Board Posting #2.
Sept 21
BB: Module 4
Weeks 5 -6
Sept 22- Sept
27

Activities
READ: F pages 89-137.
M4S1 Read DL Ch. 32, 2119-2135
M4S2 Review all of the assigned readings from previous modules

Assessments
M4A1 Complete Examination #1 online: Fiction.
M4A2 Write Essay #2 due by midnight at the end of Module 4.
Sept 28
BB: Module 5
Weeks 6 -7
Sept 29- Oct 4

Activities
READ: F pages 138-178.
M5S1 Study information on the Research
Essay: Review WM 15,16,17,50
Oct 5
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M5S2 Select one work from the list below or choose a short
story from the DiYanni Literature book.
Read/review the second work that you have chosen for your research
essay:
M5S3 Submit the title of the work chosen for the Research Blog.

Assessments
M5A1 Quiz #4
BB: Module 6
Weeks 7 -8
Oct 6-Oct 11









Weeks 8 -9
Oct 13-Oct 18

Activities
M6S1 Read and Analyze Sonnets: That time of year (832);
Chapmans Homer (833); Shall I compare thee to a summers
day (874); Let me not to the marriage of true minds (1186); My
mistresss eyes (1187)
M6S2 Read DL Ch. 11 Reading Poems (763-774; 858-861); Ch. 13
(832-837)
M6S3 Study Course Handout: Understanding Poetry
M6S4 Watch the following video: Introduction to Poetry
M6S5 DL Ch. 17 (907-908); Dickinson (909-913, 947-952)
M6S6 Read and Analyze Poems: I taste a liquor (917); A Bird
came down the Walk (921); I heard a Fly buzz (926); Because I
could not stop (810)
M6S7 Study the Figurative Language Handout

Assessments
M6A1 Submit Quiz #5.
M6A2 Submit Discussion #3.
M6A3 Submit Quiz #6.
M6A4 Write Essay #3
Oct 19
BB: Module 7
Weeks 9 -10
Oct 20-Oct 25

Activities
M7S1
Read DL Frost (953-958, 983-989)
Read and Analyze Poems: Road Not Taken (808); Birches (961);
After Apple-Picking (967); Fire and Ice (970); Departmental
(974)
M7S2
Read DL Hughes (989-993, 1019-1026)
Read and Analyze Poems: Dream Deferred (994); The Negro
Speaks (995); I, Too (996); The Weary Blues (1001); Theme
for English B (1009)
M7S3 Review WM, Chs. 15,16,17 and 50

Assessments
M7A1 Submit Discussion #4
M7A2 Quiz #7
M7A3 Submit Quiz #8
Oct 26
BB: Module 8
Weeks 10 -11
Oct 27-Nov 1

Activities
READ: F pages 179-226
M8S1 Watch the videos added two videos
M8S2 Review WM 15,16,17,50
M8S3 Review all of the assigned readings from previous modules
M8S4 Read DL Ch. 32, 2119-2135
Nov 2
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M8S5 Compose Annotated Bibliography, Prospectus, and Blog Link

Assessments
M8A1 Write Essay #4 Annotated Bibliography and Prospectus and
turn in link to Research Blog.
BB:Module 9
Weeks 11 -12
Nov 3-Nov 8






Weeks 12 -13
Nov 10-Nov 15
Nov 11 Holiday
Veterans Day


Weeks 13 -14
Nov 17-Nov 22

Activities
READ: F pages 227-327.
M9S1 Watch the videos
M9S2
Read DL Drama Ch. 22 (1247-1249; Ch. 23 (1265-1267); Ch. 24
(1268-1283)
Read DL Analysis Perspectives (2172-2176)
Read DL Greek Drama Ch. 26 (1302-1305)
M9S3 Read and Analyze the Drama: Oedipus Rex (1306-1347)
M9S4 Read Critical Commentary (1378-1385)
M9S5
Read DL Drama Ch. 25 (1284-1301)
Read DL Ch. 27 (1387-1391)
M9S6 Read and Analyze the Drama: Othello (1454-1543)
M9S7 Read the Critical Commentary (1659-1661)

Assessments
M9A1 Submit Quiz #9 due by midnight on Sunday, end of Module 9.
M9A2 Submit Discussion #5 due by midnight on Sunday, end of
Module 9.
M9A3 Complete English Skills Test #3 (before midnight on Sunday,
end of Module 9).
M9A4 Write Essay #5, and place it in the appropriate drop box.
M9A5 Submit Quiz #10
Nov 23
BB: Module 10
Weeks 15 -16
Nov 24-Nov 29

Nov 26, 27, &
28
Holiday
Thanksgiving
Activities
M10S1 Review all of the assigned readings from Lessons 7 through
15
M10S2 Read DL Ch. 32, 2119-2135

Assessments
M10A1 Take the Final Exam.
M10A2 Turn in Research Blog
Nov 30
Weeks 16 -17
Dec 1-Dec 6

Week 17
Dec 8-Dec 13
Final Exam Review
FINAL EXAMS BEGIN

Dec 11 Last Day of Classes
FINAL EXAMS END

Grades
Availabl
e Dec
13