| Section Information |
| 001 |
MW (10:10-11:00) 358
Willard
R
(11:15-12:05) 208 Thomas |
| 002 |
MW (10:10-11:00) 207
Sackett
R
(10:10-11:00) 174 Willard |
| TA Information |
| Discussion Leader:
Irma Szirb |
Technology
Intern: Lynne O'Hara |
| e-mail:ixs120@psu.edu
Telephone: 863-4936
Office: 309 Burrowes Bldg.
office hours: R
9-10; F 11-12; or by appointment
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e-mail:
lmo118@psu.edu
Telephone: 862-6435
virtual office hours: Monday
2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Course Objectives
This course will allow you
to explore and interpret literature from all parts of the
world. Specifically, you will be able to:
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Become
familiar with the characteristics associated with
various literary genres |
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Understand
the similarities and differences between genres |
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Critically
analyze works in terms of form and style, and
express ideas about literature in oral and
written form |
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Form
a greater knowledge of some of the world's most
acclaimed texts and authors |
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Explore
the continuing relevance of traditional literary
forms to the modern world |
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Understand
both commonalities and diversities in the world's
literature |
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Form
a greater appreciation for world cultures with
which you might not already be familiar |
The
following outlines how you will be graded for your work
and participation throughout the course:
180-200
points = A
160-180 points = B
140-160 points = C
120-140 points = D
(or equivalent
percentages)
For more
specific information, go to the Assignments page.
Communication
During the course,
you will be able to not only talk with your
classmates face-to-face in class (or outside of
class), you will be able to talk using technology
as well. You may use email or CourseTalk to communicate with one
another. You can also speak with us in the Chatroom during the virtual
office hours listed above.
Course
Policies
Late
Policy
In general,
assignments are due on the date in which they
appear on the syllabus. Assignments submitted
electronically (T, W or C) are due by
midnight. Discussion section assignments
(D) are begun in your discussion section, and
your TA will give you instructions for handing
them in. Late W, C or D assignments will receive
0 credit. Late Team assignments or
comprehensive essays will lose one point for each
day late. Do not wait until the last minute
to complete an assignment, since technology
failure is not an acceptable excuse for
lateness. Contact Lynne O'Hara immediately
if you are having problems.
Academic
Integrity
You are expected
to maintain University policies on Academic Integrity. All work that you turn
in should be yours. (An exception to this is the team assignments.) Where the work of
others is used, proper credit should be given.
Failure to do so is grounds for automatic failure
of the assignment and whatever other disciplinary
action the University feels necessary and
appropriate.
Special
Needs
Any student in
this course who has a disability that may prevent
him or her from fully demonstrating his or her
abilities should contact me personally as soon as
possible, so we can discuss accommocations
necessary to ensure full participation and
facilitate your educational opportunity. I will
make every effort to accommodate students with
special needs, provided that these students
provide written documentation of their needs as
soon as possible.
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