American Literature Quiz 1 Study Guide (Syllabus + Readings)

what is Dr. Powell's favorite mtehod of communication?

texting

where can you find all of your assignments?

canvas weekly modules

Dr. Powell offers virtual office hours only?

False (in person and virtual)

Dr. Powell's office is in what building?

Carrol Science, office no. G-04A

when does your class take your final exam?

December 17th @9-11am

what is the theme for all of your reading this semester?

"City on a Hill" have we lived up to it?

paraphrase one of the core curriculum objectives, the main part not bulleted part:

students will understand historical and social contexts that help understand diverse heritage of culture

how many books are required for this class?

4

bring your laptop to every class?

True

what major assignments are required for this class?

essay, midterm, final

you can still pass the class if you do not turn in all major assignments (essays, exams) so long as the average of all work you have done is passing?

False

the discussion is worth how much of your total grade?

10%

reading quizzes and daily grades are worth how much of your total grade?

20%

in MWF classes, you will automatically fail the class if you miss more than how many classes?

10

what letter grade would you receive for an 81? A 89.7?

B-, A-

what system does Dr. Powell use to detect plagiarism?

Turn in In

any use of AI is a violation of academic integrity and will be reported to the Honor Council?

True

The instructor will check discussion posts for plagiarism?

True

scheduled reading quizzes missed for an absence may be made up if you have a valid excuse, but pop quizzes and unannounced classwork that is graded may not be made up?

True

if you miss a discussion post, you can make it up without penalty if you do it within a week?

False

at the end of the semester, Dr. Powell will drop ___ reading quiz/quizzes and __ discussion post?

1; 1

without a valid excuse, major assignments that are turned in late will receive a____ point deduction per day.

10

what day of the week does the discussion post close?

Thursday @11:59pm

weekly reading quizzes are routinely scheduled on what day?

Friday

are reading quizzes and exams taken in class or at home?

in class

you will have a reading quiz and a discussion post due every week of the semester?

False, if we have a major assignment - no quiz

your essay should be single spaced, in 10 size font, using calligraphy

False (times new roman, double spaced, 12 point, MLA)

the federal law governing sexual misconduct is called:

Title IX

what is OALA?

office of access and learning accomadation

where is the University Writing Center located?

moody 2nd floor west

where us the office for First Generation College Students located?

basement of Sid Rich (west wing)

what is "The Store"?

community food resource

what is the purpose of the Baylor Care Team?

to help mental health issue, financial issues, or any issues in the classroom

Baylor Health Center includes: (4)

primary care, psychiatry, physical therapy, and pharmacy.

The _____ program provides support for students connected to the military?

VETS

Baylor students can access virtual mental health care 24/7/365?

True

what is the Beauchamp Recovery Center?

recovery from substance Abuse (located bottom floor of Teal)

the office of spiritual life is located in the ______ Spiritual Life Center?

Bobo

Two new baylor mascots?

Indy and Belle

who are the immortal 10?

remembering the 10 people killed in a bus accident (basketball)

how many home games will the football team play this year?

6

when was Baylor founded?

1845

American exceptionalism:

equality before the law, representative/democratic government, freedom, and individual responsibility

Colonial American Background:

1607 Jamestown, 104 colonists (38 survive), 1620 Plymouth pilgrims wanted to purify the church, 1630 "city on a hill" by Winthrop, Massachusetts Bay Colony was a theocracy (Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams exiled)

when was Massachusetts Bay Colony founded?

1628, from 700 to 1000 settlers traveled on 11 ships of fleet

what was the name of the lead ship?

Arbella

Winthrop's Sermon:

depend on God, need each other, counsel of Micah, God will punish if they turn away

Anne Bradstreet Poems:

"By Night when Others Slept Soundly" -> restless, Lord gives rest

"Before Birth" -> potential of childbirth death, remember her, take care of children if get new mom

"To my Dear" -> loves husband very much

(usually has iambic of accent, none + pentramic/depends beats)

Ronald Reagan Speech:

city of a hill=America we imagine, shining proud in harmony and peace, walls have doors open to all, glowing beacon of freedom and hope in storms, stronger and freer than ever

Anne Bradstreet background:

first recognized body of poetry="10th Muse", went to NE, 8 children, husband was in Massachusetts Bay Company, lyric poet (patterned and regular), Puritan (had wealth and privilege)