Quizz general

Missing Assignment Consequence

It results in a 0% in the grade book until it is turned in and graded.

Late Assignment Policy

Assignments must be completed before moving on in the unit and will not be accepted late.

Class Preparation

Follow along, get materials out quickly, know what page you are on, and be ready to answer questions.

Participation in Discussions

Participants should speak respectfully, maturely and not interrupt others.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones and headphones are not allowed and will be confiscated if seen.

Internet Source Usage

Only use the internet sources you are directed to use.

Disregarding Internet Policy Consequence

You could lose computer privileges in the class.

Respectful Behavior towards Teacher

Address the teacher only as 'Ms. Hill'.

Direct Plagiarism

Copying text word-for-word without quotation marks or credit.

Self-Plagiarism

Submitting your own previous work without permission.

Mosaic Plagiarism

Using phrases, sentences, or ideas from a source without proper quotation or attribution.

Paraphrasing Plagiarism

Rephrasing someone else's ideas in your own words without citing the source.

Global Plagiarism

Submitting an entire text written by someone else as your own.

Accidental Plagiarism

Unintentionally plagiarizing due to forgetting to cite.

Deceptive Plagiarism

Deliberately trying to deceive by making up sources or using a ghostwriter.

AI Policy in Class

AI is not allowed without explicit teacher permission/consent.

Course Overview

ENG L111 is a one-semester course that introduces students to different forms of literary expression and modes of literary appreciation.

Focus of the Course

The intersection of literature and culture.

World Building Definition

The idea that literature creates new worlds and engages with the worlds we live in.

Three Broad Thematic Units

Worlds, Identities, Communities.

Core Skills of Analytic Reading

Active listening, note taking, annotation, summary, description, and stylistic analysis.

Communities Unit Focus

The art of connection and asking productive interpretive questions.

Course Goals Reading Skills

Paying deep attention, asking good questions, and understanding and responding to other perspectives.

Short Assignments Count

Five short assignments in total.

Major Assignments Outcomes

A major essay or project at the end of each unit.

Quizzes Timing

Quizzes are given at the beginning of class.

Attendance Policy

More than 20% absence results in failing the class.

Late Submission Policy

Late assignments are not accepted.