This is the syllabus for English 2220 for the Fall 2019 semester. Check this web page frequently to be sure you have the latest information. 

Texts:
            Greenblatt: The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Tenth edition, Volumes A, B, and C
            William Shakespeare: King Lear (The Norton Critical Edition, 2007)

Course Ground Rules:

1. Attendance is critical. While I know that legitimate reasons do occur for absences, please make every effort to attend our sessions. Ultimately, attendance factors into determining grades, since your participation in discussions is a component of calculating your final grade.

2. If you miss class, contact another student for notes and explanation of assignments.  I will keep extra copies of any handouts on file in my office.  If you have any questions about assignments or responsibilities, email or come see me before the next class.  

3. If we take a quiz or exam in a class session you have missed, you must make up the test within one week of the test date. As soon as the test day class is over, I take make-up copies of the test to the testing center and indicate which students need to make up the test. It is your responsibility to visit the center before one week expires. After one week, a grade of zero is given. There is no make-up time for the final exam: please be sure to attend that class session.

4. Have all reading and writing assignments completed by the beginning of class.

5. Plagiarized work is unacceptable. Please understand what this means and do not attempt to pass off the work of someone else as your own. If there is any question, I will ask you to produce proof that the writing is original.

6. Expect to spend 4 to 7 hours per week of reading and writing outside of class time.

7. Active participation in group and class discussions is essential. If you are naturally shy, explore ways in which you might contribute: participate in smaller groups, offer opinions when I’m asking for a response that has no right or wrong answer. If you are naturally talkative, share your thoughts with the class but be sensitive to those who may not be as willing to share: do not feel compelled to answer every question, do not dismiss another’s opinion as wrong, and encourage or affirm what someone else has said if you agree.  Above all, be polite and thoughtful in discussion. 

A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = Below 60%

Schedule of Classes and Assignments:

The following class schedule should be considered a guideline for what we hope to cover In English 2220. Depending on class discussions, and the nature of the reading assignments, our dates may vary. Please do keep up and be aware of what we intend to cover each class period.