Course Goals
The faculty of English has approved the following standards for upper-division English courses such as this. Students must demonstrate their ability to
- write effectively using Standard Academic English
- analyze literary elements effectively and clearly explain their contribution to a cohesive theme for a literary work
- distinguish the historical and cultural influences related to a period and/or genre, in this case understanding these influences in the short story genre
- find appropriately researched information, evaluate it critically, and use it effectively and ethically in an academic paper
- read and process a variety of texts critically
- provide focused, articulate commentary about the works they study
Charters, Ann. The Story and its Writer: An Introduction to Short Fiction, compact ninth edition. Bedford/St. Martin's, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-4576-6555-4
Additional works available online or posted on the Google Drive
This course is based on 100 points as detailed below.
- primary source presentation: 10 points
- research essay: 20 points, including 5 points for abstract mini-presentation
- commonplace book project: 70 points, including short response writings (5 @ 10 points each), presentation (10 points), material project (10 points)
Additional details on these assignments appear on the assignment tab linked above. Final letter grades will be awarded on a 10-point scale as follows: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 59 or below. Grades will be posted on Turnitin.com throughout the semester and on Banner at the conclusion of the term.Technology:
This is as close to a paperless class as possible, but there are some times when hard copies will be necessary. We will be regularly using the Google Drive to share and collaborate on documents, and I encourage you to keep all work for this class accessible in this space, even if it is submitted elsewhere.Attendance and Participation:
Attendance and participation are inexorably linked; if you miss class, you clearly are not participating. In turn, attendance is more than physical presence. Approach the readings and classtime with your best work ethic. Students are allowed three discretionary absences (equal to a week and a half of class); your grade will be reduced by 1/2 a letter grade for each subsequent absence. As a courtesy, please let me know when you will be absent, regardless of the reason.Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
UNG's honor code states, "On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, conspire to deceive, or tolerate those who do."
As students of this university, you have agreed to abide by this code.
In turn, I will not tolerate any instances of plagiarism or excessive collaboration in this course, regardless of intent. It is crucial that all students receive proper credit for their own work and that all outside sources are accurately cited. Students in violation of this policy will receive zero credit for the assignment and may fail the course. In addition, I will report the infraction to the Dean of Students.Deadlines and tardiness:
Be on time. Late work will not be accepted. If you must be absent on a day when an assignment is due, please email it to me before class to receive credit consideration.Please consult the UNG supplemental syllabus for additional details on the following policies:
- Academic Exchange
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Success Plan Program
- Class Evaluations
- Course Grades and Withdrawal Process
- Disruptive Behavior Policy
- Inclement Weather
- Smoking Policy
- Students with Disabilities
