You must use a user name and password after the first week of class. Without these words you will not be able to access the course materials. The format of your username and password are clearly posted on the main page of your course. If you still need assistance with your username and password, please go to this page and read the instructions: http://www.bcconline.com/orient/password.htm .

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Course Information:

Associate Degree applicable

Not certificate applicable

Course hours per week: 3 lecture hours

Course hours total: 54 lecture hours

Method of instruction: online

Repeat code: take again only with a grade of "D" or lower for the course

Course is not a basic skills course

Prerequisites: English 1A with a "C" grade or better

Instructor: Dr. Melanie Ann Hanson

Email: mhanson@bcconline.com

In the box below type, I know how to contact my instructor.

Textbook:

Norton Anthology of English Literature, 8^th ed, ed. Stephen Greenblatt, NY: WW Norton, 2005.

Students should maintain a working email address. Students must also be competent with computer software systems such as online links, email, email attachments, and MSWord documents. If the student experience problems with navigating the online course, the student can access tutorials and information at http://www.bcconline.com (on the homepage there is a link on the left to tutorials). A dictionary is also helpful for most students. A floppy disk or flash drive may be needed.

I have the textbook for this course or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

ENGL 2 introduces students to the literature of the British Isles, from the middle ages to the Enlightenment, including poetic, prose, and dramatic works. Reading and critical analysis of 8^th through 17-century English literature is the focus of the course. Students will orally discuss these literary masterpieces in the online chat room and write papers about common themes in literature from these times periods. Interpretation and criticism of poetry, prose, and drama will be discussed. Degree applicable credit.

The course title for English 2 makes clear the general nature of its content: a survey of English literature. The students will read, analyze, critique, and discuss the works of the great writers from the early modern English period: Chaucer, Shakespeare, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Donne, and Milton. The course will emphasize the use of discursive traditions to analyze texts. Another objective of the course is to enable students to read, think, and write about significant social issues in the early modern period in England.

Material to be Covered:

During the course, the following material will be covered:

The course midterm essay exam applies ideas in lecture and discussion to a reading in the textbook and the course will end with a writing of synthesis that will include at least 3 of the above writing types and 3 works of literature.

All essay writing will be graded using the following rubric:

All of the expository paragraphs/compositions will be graded using the following key:

P – Purpose

T – Original Thesis

U – Unity of Composition

O – Organization (deductive or inductive)

Com – Completeness (specific details and examples used as proof of the thesis)

Coh – Coherence (use of transitions)

SS – Sentence structure (fragments, run-ons)

SV – Sentence pattern variety

D – Diction (interesting use of vocabulary variety, including figurative language)

M – Mechanics (spelling, grammar, capitals)

Dev – Development of argument

L – Page length

E – Ethos (ethics, morality, authority)

Pa – Pathos (feeling and emotions)

Lo – Logos (logic and reason)

K – Kairos (timing and organization)

All other exercises will be graded on a pass/fail basis. If your exercise does not fit the parameters listed in the lesson instructions for quality and quantity, the assignment will be returned to you with comments on how to improve the assignment and re-submit it for full credit.

Biographical, historical, critical, and social issues will be discussed and applied to each of the readings.

In the box below type, I understand the essay writing, grading rubric and reading requirements listed above and agree to accomplish all required assignments within the allotted timeframe.

• Read and critically evaluate college-level prose, poetry, and drama.
• Identify and analyze the structure of arguments underlying textual reading.
• Identify and define the various rhetorical devices used in writing.
• Write an effective position paper, commenting on the works of literature read each week.
• Identify famous authors in terms of time period, works of literature, and themes in writing.

1. Students will submit　6 essays　between 1000-1200 words plus the midterm and final exam essay (our articulation agreement with California colleges requires a minimum of 6000 words for the course); using a variety of organization strategies and modes.

2. Students will read between 300 to 500 pages of text: from the textbook, sample and model essays, and other supplemental materials; discuss issues and ideas concerning texts and critical thinking issues; and integrate textual material into writing assignments.

3. Students will hone critical thinking skills by completing exercises and activities, by interpreting texts, and by writing essays.

1. By considering alternative points of view in discussions, in interpreting texts, and in constructing essays, students will develop a richer sense of diversity and a greater sense of appreciation for the art of other cultures and time periods.

2. Students will develop self-confidence.

3. Students will be more successful in other college classes and in life.

ENGL 2 does have a body of knowledge to be studied; although skill in writing, reading, thinking, analysis, and criticism are important, this is not a skills-based course. The content of this course is intended to improve the student’s understanding of the literature of the early modern period in England.

To successfully complete this course, you should complete all of the assignments in Lessons 1 through 8 (8 is the final exam) and follow directions on all assignments. The assignments consist of:

*All class work is considered part of this syllabus. You should complete assignments the professor gives you or that you devise that are approved by the professor.　

The assignments from the week of June 1 (week 1) are due by midnight on June 7, the assignments from the week of June 8 (week 2) are due by midnight on June 14, and so forth. If you have a problem meeting a deadline for assignments, email Dr. Hanson.

It is a good idea to keep track of your grade; average it yourself so that you know what your grade is. Keep an assignment and grade log. Make a list of all the assignments that have been give to you, check off each assignment after it has been emailed to Dr. Hanson, and when you get the grade back (it will be emailed to you), write the grade next to the assignment on your log sheet.

To average your grade, use the following point system: A = 4.0, B = 3.0. C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0. Then divide the total number of points by 10. For example, if for your text discussions, you received an "A" average, give yourself 4 points total (10% of semester grade). If your annotated bibliography received a grade of "B," then give yourself 3 + 3 = 6 points total (20% of the semester grade). If all of your essays average to a "B" (for example, 2 essays received an "A," 2 essays received a "B," and 2 essays received a "C"), give yourself 3 + 3 + 3 points = 9 points total (30 %). If your online midterm exam grade is an "A," give yourself 4 + 4 = 8 points (20% of final grade). If your proctored final exam received the grade of B, give yourself 3 + 3 = 6 points total (20 %). Add these points together (4 + 6 + 9 + 8 + 6 = 33 points total). Divide by 10 and you get 3.3 = your semester grade is a B.

Semester grade:

3.5 to 4.0 = A

3.0 to 3.4 = B

2.0 to 2.9 = C

1.0 to 1.9 = D

1.8 or lower = F

There will be 1 grade update that Dr. Hanson will email to you at week 4. This grade update will tell you what your summer session course overall grade average is for the first 4 weeks of the course. After week 4, if you need a grade update, you must email Dr. Hanson with what grade you believe you have accrued so far and she will verify if that is the grade you have in the gradebook.

At the conclusion of the class, students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades after the course has concluded.

Quality and quantity are important when handing in major assignments; these are considered when your final essay and other assignments are graded. You should think about all assignments in terms of competence, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness. Incomplete work in any sense will be given back to the student with no grade until the assignment is re-submitted with corrections.

To assure that your assignments will receive the highest grade possible, follow directions and ask questions if you are uncertain how to proceed.

Rubrics for all assignments will be included with the lesson if needed.

I understand the above grading policies and will abide by their terms.

When addressing the professor in email messages, courtesy is expected. Students are to treat faculty and classmates with respect. Phrase your comments and problems in a considerate and mature manner.

Being rude, abrupt, and obnoxious will get you nowhere with me. In fact, if I get a rude email from you, I might not email you back. If you feel like whining, please try to keep it to yourself.

The English department at Barstow College realizes that you will not always agree with everything you read in your textbook or in my lecture or instructions. That’s OK. We don’t expect you to. What we do expect you to do is be open-minded, flexible, considerate, mature, and patient while being a member of this class.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the rules of conduct listed above.

I understand the policy on plagiarism understand the paragraph on copyright laws and agree to abide by it.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the rules of conduct listed above.

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

If you need assistance due to problems with your email address, contact 760/442-252-2411 x7700.

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has your contact information. It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/  or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/  and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.

You are supposed to post your comments on the discussion topic and comment on your classmates’ postings in the discussion area of BCC online. You should do this on every lesson, because you get grades for your posting and for posting comments to other people’s thoughts and ideas. The discussion area, obviously, is a chatroom or threaded conversation, a place for you to air your views and discuss theories with others.

When emailing your instructor, Dr. Hanson, include your full name in the subject line so that I know that this email is not SPAM. Sign all email with your name as registered at school; otherwise, I may become confused about the email and who is emailing me. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email, you can understand why I automatically delete all email without subject lines that I recognize as friendly.

I answer email every day so you will get an answer to your email within 24 hours. However, if you are asking me to read a draft of your paper before you hand it in to be graded or some other task that requires time for me to complete it, I will email you and tell you that I will send an answer back to you within 1 or 2 days.

Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period.

Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a SEVEN day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

IMPORTANT:

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com  with your question.

If your question pertains to class materials, you should email the instructor. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and in turn, I do not answer technical questions.

In the box below type, I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the techhelp@bcconline.com  my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

You must take the final exam at an official site. The final exam is given on the Barstow College campus and at Fr. Irwin in computer labs. The labs close early on Fridays so submit your final by noon to be safe.

On the home page of the course is a link to a form to be filled out by students who require proctoring for their tests.　　If you are able to come to the scheduled exams at the Barstow College Campus or Ft. Irwin Satellite campus, you do not have to fill out this form.

Complete the form by entering your name, email address, postal address and phone number and similar information on the proposed proctor.　 Email the information to your instructor at mhanson@bcconline.com. All proctors must be librarians, military educational officers, college professors, professional proctors (such as our lab aides) or clergy.

The proctor must have a professional email address and phone. (hotmail, yahoo, excite, aol, netscape, earthlink, verizon, netzero email accounts are unacceptable). The email address should correspond to a school or business .

Syllabus Disclaimer:

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency.

A syllabus is an informative document about classroom management matters and grading accountability.

This syllabus should be consulted on a regular basis by the students in the class. Assignments and information will be posted on the Barstow College online course system.

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I understand that the syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.