Course
Overview
This
course will canvas the periods from Enlightenment to the Modern Era.
Its goal is to develop students’ knowledge of literature and
its historical and cultural context through critical reading, thinking,
and writing.
Literature:
World
Literature II examines national literatures other than those of Britain
and America from the 18th
to the 20th Century.
World Literature II will explore texts in their historical and
cultural contexts as well as consider how those texts still influence
readers today. During
the reading we will discuss the methods and devices the author used to
create meaning. While
discussing the text I will be sharing popular themes, symbols, and
motifs found within the work. It
is imperative that instead of arguing the validity, you discuss how
these are revealed. I
promise that I obtain my information from very reliable sources.
Composition:
After
each work you will write an analytical essay focusing on an assigned
aspect of the work.
Assessment:
You
will be assessed through class discussions, the reading journal,
quizzes, traditional tests, and analytical essays.
Course
Expectations/Classroom Policies
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Behavior:
I expect that students will show respect, not only to me but to
fellow classmates as well. As
a senior I expect that you have learned how to behave in the
classroom. For specific policies please read you student handbook.
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Attendance:
You are not in college, and attendance is not optional. If you want to pass the class, then you must come to
class; it is that simple. I
realize that many of you are in activities that frequently take you
away from the classroom. It
is your responsibility to keep up!
Classroom participation is a major part of your grade, and
obviously, if you are not here you cannot participate.
There are ways of making up participation for excused
absences; but not for unexcused.
If you find yourself falling behind due to attendance issues
(excused or unexcused), please contact me as soon as possible.
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Tardies:
I expect you to be on time. Late
students disrupt the class. You
are allowed 4 tardies a semester.
After you use those 4, you will serve detention with me.
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Assignments:
I do not accept late work. If
you are absent it is mandatory that you see me for missed work the
day before the next class meeting.
There is also a class website that will have the assignments. I have done all that I can to ensure that you are
prepared for the next class meeting; respect your fellow classmates
and me by doing the same.
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Test/Quizzes:
If you are in attendance on the day of a test you must take the test
unless arrangements have been made the day before. If you are absent the day of a test or quiz you have two
school days after the date of the excused absence to make it up.
Failure to make up the test/quiz within two days will result
in a zero. Unexcused
students will not be allowed to make up tests or quizzes.
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Reading
Journals: In order to participate in the class discussion you must
have your reading journals up-to-date, with you, and open.
This will be part of your participation grade
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Cheating:
Cheating is inexcusable.
If caught cheating you will receive a zero on the assignment.
The school policy states that the penalty for cheating is 3
days out-of-school suspension.
This policy will be enforced.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating.
It is the act of passing off someone else’s ideas,
inventions, writings, etc. as one’s own.
Final
Grades:
1st Quarter 30%
2nd Quarter 30%
Independent Study/Cultural Analysis: 20%
Final 20%
The
Website
http://jm129.k12.sd.us
I
maintain a website for all of my classes.
The purpose of the site is to provide information about the class
and assignments. If you do
not see me after an absence I will assume that you have visited the site
or spoken to a fellow classmate and will be prepared upon your return. In addition to assignment information, the site provides
other tools and information that may be of use to you.
