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ENG 406
Adolescent and YA Literature
The Diverse Experience
COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2016
Instructor Khimen Cooper (Ms C)
Office Location HL 115
Office Hours TuesdayThursday 900am-930am145pm-230pm
11am-1230pm by appointment
Office Fax (903) 8865980
University Email Address kcooper7leomailtamucedu
Preferred Form of Communication Email
Communication Response Time Responses to emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will
rarely receive responses on weekends
Reading Required
Scarlet
Brian Michael Bendis
ISBN-10 0785184295
Watsonrsquos Go to Birmingham-- 1963
Christopher Paul Curtis
ISBN-10 044022800X
Howlrsquos Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
ISBN-10 0061478784
Unwind
Neal Shusterman
ISBN-10 1416912053
Locke and Key Vol 1 Welcome to Lovecraft
Joe Hill
ISBN-10 1600103847
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
ISBN-10 1451696191
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Saenz
ISBN-10 1442408936
Everlost
Neal Shushterman
ISBN-10 1416997490
Cinder
Marissa Meyer
ISBN-10 1250007208
Various Articles
Accessible on course eCollege andor Library database
Note Please note that it is your responsibility to find these books- even if the campus bookstore is out For those
interested many of them are available on Kindle and eBook
Materials Required
Pen and Paper for taking notes during class (see ldquoInstructor Policiesrdquo for info on laptopselectronics in class)
Thumb drive or other means (dropboxcom account or email backups for example) of storing digital versions of
the essays and other written material you generate (always always keep a backup of everything you turn in
Technology issues WILL NOT excuse late work)
Access to your University email address that you check everyday
Access to Class eCollege for supplemental and mandatory course information
Access to a printer ink and paper OR money on your Leo Card (University ID) for printing purposes
Access to a computer with MS Word The campus library Writing Center in the Hall of Languages and the Foreign Language Lab in the Hall of Languages all offer computer and printer access- however students are
expected to pay for their printed work via their lion cards Itrsquos a good idea to keep money on your lion card at all times for this reason
Some supplementary texts for this course exist exclusively online so you must have Internet access to read
andor view these texts
Course Description For YAAdolescent literature readers the narratives they read often offer glimpses into a diversity of
life experiences that they otherwise may never consider or gain exposure to Because of the circumstances life hands
them the characters in these texts have no choice but to in the words of childrenrsquos literature scholar Roberta Trites
ldquodisturb the universerdquo which we will consider in relation to the diversity of characters presented Throughout the semester
each text will be paired with assigned scholarly articles that discuss various concepts present within the readings Along
with supplementing the text itself these articles demonstrate the ways in which YAAdolescent literature is discussed
within academic settings and ultimately become models for the ways students in the course should construct their own
discussions about the assigned text Each text we examine in this course features characters that experience life in
specifically diverse ways and often include challenging issues including disability rape suicide racism homophobia life
after death etc Because of the nature of these texts we will begin the course with a trigger warning discussion and
construct safe space rules for how to approach these texts as a class Although the target audience for these texts include
younger readers this is not a class about teaching adolescent literature in the middle school or high school classroom
Rather our focus will be on reading and interpreting adolescent literature from a college level critical analysis literary
point of view
Course Objectives
Become conversant in the diversity of experiences present within adolescentYA literature
Become conversant in the political cultural and ideological influences regarding the production of texts
Become conversant in some aspect of academic scholarship regarding adolescentYA literature
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will compose various texts and a final presentation which reflect a clear ability to read critically analyze and
appropriately discuss adolescentYA literature at the college level These projects should
Demonstrate evidence of a close and careful reading of the novels we have read throughout the semester
Demonstrate evidence of an understanding of the themes present in the novels
Demonstrate an ability to read and connect scholarly articles to the novels read throughout the semester
Demonstrate an ability to recognize and discuss these themes in relevant and academic ways
Minimum Student Skills
Students will be expected to keep up with course load expectations Computer literacies will be necessary to succeed in this course (Understanding Word programs typing skills internet navigation emailing etc) Students will also be expected to turn in work that is free of surface level mechanical issues (issues with basic grammarpunctuation format etc)
Student Responsibilities or Tips for success in the course
Review and keep up with the syllabus so that you stay aware of the policies specific to this course Every student will be
required to follow all of the policies outlined in this syllabus- NO EXCEPTIONS Students who do not will not be
successful in this course
Grading Scale
90-100 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 and below F
Assignment Weights
Response Essay 1 14
Response Essay 2 16
Mid Term TS 2
Mid Term Sources 3
Mid Term Essay 22
Final Presentation 25
Group Annotation 6
3 Novel Talking Points 6
3 Article Talking Points 6
Assignment Descriptions More detailed prompts will be accessible on eCollege Response Essay 1 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Response Essay 2 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Mid Term Thesis Statement During class we will discuss the Mid Term essay and you will have time in class to decide what you wish to focus on and argue During this class time you will construct a working thesis statement that yoursquoll use for your Mid Term essay Mid Term Sources For your Mid Term essay you will find and utilize four scholarly articles that have not been used in class For this assignment you will find and print the four articles you wish to use for your midterm and bring them to class You will workshop them in groups during class time Mid Term Essay You will choose one text from the class reading (including Perks and Everlost) and identify one particularly significant experience presented within that text Within this discussion you will accurately integrate relevant scholarship from the four articles found on the library database 1500 words Final Presentation For your final will find an outside adolescentYA novel (not assigned this semester) and construct a 10-minute visual presentation that briefly summarizes the text identifies a significant experience worth discussing within the text presents a related scholarly article that can be used within discussions of the text and offers 4-6 brief talking points that could be presented along with a longer discussion of the text Group Annotation Throughout the semester various articles will be assigned with each reading In pairs you will be assigned one article per pair With your partner you will compose an annotation of the article that will be turned in at the beginning of class (the day the article is assigned) and will also briefly present the annotation to the class (verbally) 3 Novel Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Novel talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the current novel and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time 3 Article Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Article talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the assigned article and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring solution a webcam and
microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date
bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported
Pop-ups are allowed
JavaScript is enabled
Cookies are enabled
bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM
University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then
on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx
You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have
forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu
Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test
login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support
Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio
Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
(toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom
The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside
the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in
a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems
These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a
friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting
assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and
provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with
the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact
the Help Desk
You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the
Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson
LearningStudio platform
myLeo Support
Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email
helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You
may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu
Learner Support
The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop
The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
FREE MobilE APPS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Access to a printer ink and paper OR money on your Leo Card (University ID) for printing purposes
Access to a computer with MS Word The campus library Writing Center in the Hall of Languages and the Foreign Language Lab in the Hall of Languages all offer computer and printer access- however students are
expected to pay for their printed work via their lion cards Itrsquos a good idea to keep money on your lion card at all times for this reason
Some supplementary texts for this course exist exclusively online so you must have Internet access to read
andor view these texts
Course Description For YAAdolescent literature readers the narratives they read often offer glimpses into a diversity of
life experiences that they otherwise may never consider or gain exposure to Because of the circumstances life hands
them the characters in these texts have no choice but to in the words of childrenrsquos literature scholar Roberta Trites
ldquodisturb the universerdquo which we will consider in relation to the diversity of characters presented Throughout the semester
each text will be paired with assigned scholarly articles that discuss various concepts present within the readings Along
with supplementing the text itself these articles demonstrate the ways in which YAAdolescent literature is discussed
within academic settings and ultimately become models for the ways students in the course should construct their own
discussions about the assigned text Each text we examine in this course features characters that experience life in
specifically diverse ways and often include challenging issues including disability rape suicide racism homophobia life
after death etc Because of the nature of these texts we will begin the course with a trigger warning discussion and
construct safe space rules for how to approach these texts as a class Although the target audience for these texts include
younger readers this is not a class about teaching adolescent literature in the middle school or high school classroom
Rather our focus will be on reading and interpreting adolescent literature from a college level critical analysis literary
point of view
Course Objectives
Become conversant in the diversity of experiences present within adolescentYA literature
Become conversant in the political cultural and ideological influences regarding the production of texts
Become conversant in some aspect of academic scholarship regarding adolescentYA literature
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will compose various texts and a final presentation which reflect a clear ability to read critically analyze and
appropriately discuss adolescentYA literature at the college level These projects should
Demonstrate evidence of a close and careful reading of the novels we have read throughout the semester
Demonstrate evidence of an understanding of the themes present in the novels
Demonstrate an ability to read and connect scholarly articles to the novels read throughout the semester
Demonstrate an ability to recognize and discuss these themes in relevant and academic ways
Minimum Student Skills
Students will be expected to keep up with course load expectations Computer literacies will be necessary to succeed in this course (Understanding Word programs typing skills internet navigation emailing etc) Students will also be expected to turn in work that is free of surface level mechanical issues (issues with basic grammarpunctuation format etc)
Student Responsibilities or Tips for success in the course
Review and keep up with the syllabus so that you stay aware of the policies specific to this course Every student will be
required to follow all of the policies outlined in this syllabus- NO EXCEPTIONS Students who do not will not be
successful in this course
Grading Scale
90-100 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 and below F
Assignment Weights
Response Essay 1 14
Response Essay 2 16
Mid Term TS 2
Mid Term Sources 3
Mid Term Essay 22
Final Presentation 25
Group Annotation 6
3 Novel Talking Points 6
3 Article Talking Points 6
Assignment Descriptions More detailed prompts will be accessible on eCollege Response Essay 1 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Response Essay 2 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Mid Term Thesis Statement During class we will discuss the Mid Term essay and you will have time in class to decide what you wish to focus on and argue During this class time you will construct a working thesis statement that yoursquoll use for your Mid Term essay Mid Term Sources For your Mid Term essay you will find and utilize four scholarly articles that have not been used in class For this assignment you will find and print the four articles you wish to use for your midterm and bring them to class You will workshop them in groups during class time Mid Term Essay You will choose one text from the class reading (including Perks and Everlost) and identify one particularly significant experience presented within that text Within this discussion you will accurately integrate relevant scholarship from the four articles found on the library database 1500 words Final Presentation For your final will find an outside adolescentYA novel (not assigned this semester) and construct a 10-minute visual presentation that briefly summarizes the text identifies a significant experience worth discussing within the text presents a related scholarly article that can be used within discussions of the text and offers 4-6 brief talking points that could be presented along with a longer discussion of the text Group Annotation Throughout the semester various articles will be assigned with each reading In pairs you will be assigned one article per pair With your partner you will compose an annotation of the article that will be turned in at the beginning of class (the day the article is assigned) and will also briefly present the annotation to the class (verbally) 3 Novel Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Novel talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the current novel and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time 3 Article Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Article talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the assigned article and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring solution a webcam and
microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date
bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported
Pop-ups are allowed
JavaScript is enabled
Cookies are enabled
bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM
University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then
on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx
You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have
forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu
Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test
login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support
Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio
Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
(toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom
The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside
the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in
a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems
These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a
friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting
assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and
provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with
the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact
the Help Desk
You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the
Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson
LearningStudio platform
myLeo Support
Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email
helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You
may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu
Learner Support
The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop
The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
FREE MobilE APPS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
59 and below F
Assignment Weights
Response Essay 1 14
Response Essay 2 16
Mid Term TS 2
Mid Term Sources 3
Mid Term Essay 22
Final Presentation 25
Group Annotation 6
3 Novel Talking Points 6
3 Article Talking Points 6
Assignment Descriptions More detailed prompts will be accessible on eCollege Response Essay 1 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Response Essay 2 You will choose and critically discuss one concept from one novel that has been read and discussed in class Within this essay you will relevantly and accurately reference two articles from the course reading to further strengthen the argument you make within the essay 1200 words Mid Term Thesis Statement During class we will discuss the Mid Term essay and you will have time in class to decide what you wish to focus on and argue During this class time you will construct a working thesis statement that yoursquoll use for your Mid Term essay Mid Term Sources For your Mid Term essay you will find and utilize four scholarly articles that have not been used in class For this assignment you will find and print the four articles you wish to use for your midterm and bring them to class You will workshop them in groups during class time Mid Term Essay You will choose one text from the class reading (including Perks and Everlost) and identify one particularly significant experience presented within that text Within this discussion you will accurately integrate relevant scholarship from the four articles found on the library database 1500 words Final Presentation For your final will find an outside adolescentYA novel (not assigned this semester) and construct a 10-minute visual presentation that briefly summarizes the text identifies a significant experience worth discussing within the text presents a related scholarly article that can be used within discussions of the text and offers 4-6 brief talking points that could be presented along with a longer discussion of the text Group Annotation Throughout the semester various articles will be assigned with each reading In pairs you will be assigned one article per pair With your partner you will compose an annotation of the article that will be turned in at the beginning of class (the day the article is assigned) and will also briefly present the annotation to the class (verbally) 3 Novel Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Novel talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the current novel and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time 3 Article Talking Points Throughout the semester you will bring 3 Article talking points to class Each talking point will include one quotereference from the assigned article and a 1-2 sentence discussion opening statementquestion You will only be allowed to bring one talking point at a time
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring solution a webcam and
microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date
bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported
Pop-ups are allowed
JavaScript is enabled
Cookies are enabled
bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM
University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then
on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx
You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have
forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu
Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test
login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support
Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio
Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
(toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom
The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside
the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in
a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems
These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a
friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting
assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and
provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with
the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact
the Help Desk
You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the
Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson
LearningStudio platform
myLeo Support
Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email
helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You
may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu
Learner Support
The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop
The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
FREE MobilE APPS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
bull To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash enabled internet browser For PC and Mac users the suggested browser is Mozilla Firefox
bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection The minimum computer requirements are
o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop computer o Speakers or headphones o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring solution a webcam and
microphone are required
bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp
bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date
bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported
Pop-ups are allowed
JavaScript is enabled
Cookies are enabled
bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload
bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 or Open Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies
bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information
This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM
University-Commerce To get started with the course go to myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then
on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx
You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have
forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu
Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test
login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support
Services
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio
Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
(toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom
The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside
the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in
a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems
These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a
friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting
assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and
provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with
the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact
the Help Desk
You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the
Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson
LearningStudio platform
myLeo Support
Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email
helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You
may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu
Learner Support
The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop
The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
FREE MobilE APPS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support
Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio
Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511
(toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom
The student help desk may be reached in the following ways
Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative
Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative
Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside
the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone
Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in
a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems
These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a
friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc
Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio
Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting
assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed
1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me to advise me of the problem and
provide me with the helpdesk ticket number
4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you
PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with
the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact
the Help Desk
You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the
Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson
LearningStudio platform
myLeo Support
Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email
helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You
may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu
Learner Support
The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop
The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter
FREE MobilE APPS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device
Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented
The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices
App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone
Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone
Operating
System
iPhone - OS 6 and above
Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS
iPhone
App URL
httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-
coursesid977280011mt=8
Android
App URL
httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone
Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to
sign into the myLeo Mobile portal
The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set
bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online
bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses
bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses
bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses
bull Grade to Date
bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses
bull View Activity Feed for all courses
bull View course filters on activities
bull View link to Privacy Policy
bull Ability to Sign out
bull Send Feedback
LearningStudio Notifications
Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses
Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement
threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will
automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications
students must opt in
To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on
the main menu ribbon
By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email
addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the
Save and Finish button
Course Policies
GradingReturn Policy My policy is generally to return major grades at least two weeks after the assignment has been
submitted On rare occasions there may be an exception to this return policy but I will alert you immediately if
such an occasion occurs If you have not received an assignment by the two-week deadline please contact me I
want you to know how you are doing in the class at all times A quick email or conversation with me can easily
clarify most situations so please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with your concerns
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Revisions Because this is a course that moves very quickly opportunities to revise essays that have already been
graded will be extremely rare I highly recommend giving yourself enough time to revise your own work before submitting
and if possible taking advantage of the Writing Center tutors who can also assist you in your compositions
Those who do not turn in Writing Assignments on time or who fail due to plagiarism will not be allowed to
revise- no exceptions
Printed Work All work will be typed and printed for this class Handwritten work with an exception of assignments
completed during class time will NOT be accepted Electronic assignments will only be accepted if the student has
previously discussed the issue with the instructor and received permission Otherwise all work will be printed and turned
in on time
Missing class because a paper that you have not completed is due is a very unwise choice EVERY class
we have will be very important- if you didnrsquot do the work missing a class day will only make it more difficult
to succeed
Papers turned in after class has started (after the first 10 minutes of class) will be docked 20 points NO
EXCEPTIONS
Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have contacted the instructor at least 24 hours in advance about the
issue and she chooses to grant you an extension Depending on the situation the paper will be docked 15 points for
lateness If your reason legitimately falls under her Excused Absences Policy and you contact her 24 hours in advance
you may not lose points Student who do NOT contact the instructor and receive an extension will NOT be able to turn
their essays in late They will receive a zero
If at any point you email me because something has occurred where you will be unable to turn your assignment in as
directed it would be wise to attach the assignment to the email and send it before or BY the time it is due I may or may
not accept it but I will definitely NOT accept it if you fail to give me a time stamp showing that it was completed by the
time it is due
NO EXCEPTIONS
o Having to work late having trouble coming up with something to write computer problems
document loss internet issues other classes assignment loads etc DO NOT count as legitimate
reasons for an extension Computers crash life happens and papers will still need to be
turned in when they are due
I recommend using dropbox or other outside methods of saving documents such as emailing them to
yourself because computers do crash and flash drives do get eaten by your dog Which is unfortunate but
still not an excuse
Extra Credit Instructor may offer extra credit opportunities periodically throughout the semester As these opportunities
present themselves she will give students ample time to complete and submit these Any extra credit opportunity will be
available for all students (there will not be special cases made for individual students) Students are encouraged to
suggest possible extra credit options offer a compelling and logical argument as a class and instructor will consider
including it in the schedule Extra credit options will end at the end of Unit Four Students will not be granted extra credit
as a means to pass the class Extra credit is not the answer for students on the verge of failingmdashstudents are expected to
keep up with their work and grades throughout the entire semester
MLA Format Expected for All Work We will discuss MLA format in some detail the first week or so of class Afterward I expect you to have a basic knowledge of MLA formatting Later in the semester we will spend some time discussing citation If you forget our initial MLA talk I strongly suggest you access a reliable reference (Purdue OWL MLA is a great place) YouTube andor the Collin College Writing Center for help ldquoI did not knowrdquo is not a valid excuse The basics One-inch margins 12 point font (Times New Roman Arial Calibri and Garamond are acceptable) double-spacing at 0 point (you will usually need to change this since most Word programs default to 8 or 10 point spacing) name and page number in header top right informational header on first page only top left in-text citations when appropriate title on first page works cited page Nothing underlined Nothing in bold No other font sizes No other fonts but the ones suggested above (especially comic sans) No title pages No extra spacing afterbefore paragraphs or sentences
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
In class Interaction Requirements Students WILL be respectful to one another the instructor and the various cultures
and ideologies brought up and discussed during class discussion Students for this course are in a collegiate
environment and will be treated as such Various issues will be discussed throughout the semester and students will
be expected to approach them in academic and mature ways At the beginning of the semester we will as a class
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
compose the parameters that everyone agrees classifies our class as a ldquosafe spacerdquo and all students will be
expected to comply While there are no inherently ldquowrongrdquo ideas there are inappropriate immature and
disrespectful ways to discuss those ideas Students who do so will be asked to leave and receive an absent for the
day Physical verbal online and overall ideological bullying will NEVER be acceptable in this class
Netiquette Expectations Students may interact in public online discussions and will maintain audience and contextual
awareness All student will be expected to be respectful and appropriate both in class and online Students will also be
expected to interact with instructor via email Students will be expected to maintain professionalism and construct emails
that follow the emailing guidelines supplied by the instructor (see Email Policies under instructorrsquos policies) Responses to
emails should be expected within 48 hours during weekdays emails will rarely receive responses on weekends
Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an
online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml
Nondiscrimination notice AampM ndash Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin
disability age genetic information or veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a
positive learning environment (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook) Student Guidebook
httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf
Interaction with Instructor Statement
Please contact you instructor with any questions you may have Your instructorrsquos communication preference is
email and her address is kcooper7leomailtamucedu Also each instructor in the department of literature and
languages is required to keep at least three office hours per course per week
Grievance Procedure
Students who have concerns regarding their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor whether in-person by email by telephone or by another
communication medium should then schedule an appointment with the Literature and Languages Department
Head Dr Hunter Hayes by completing a student grievance form available on the program website
Where applicable students should also consult University Procedure 139999R005 (ldquoStudent Appeal of Instructor
Evaluationrdquo)
Departmental Chain of Command for ENG 10013011302 courses Instructor -gt Dr Tabetha Adkins Director of
First-Year Writing -gt Dr Susan Stewart Assistant Department Head or Dr Hunter Hayes Department Head
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES
Course Specific Procedures
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers writers free one-on-one assistance We welcome all writers majors and disciplinesmdash
undergraduate and graduate students alike In fact we work from the premise that all writers no matter their ability
level benefit from the feedback of knowledgeable readers The Writing Center staff is trained to provide writers with
just this service In short we are here to help you help yourself In order to ensure the most effective session
possible we offer visitors the following suggestions First make an appointment then (1) Get started on your writing
project early and visit the Writing Center at least one day before your final draft is due You will need time to
work with the ideas and suggestions generated in your tutorial sessions (2) Bring a written copy of your
assignment any relevant readings and one or two specific questions or concerns you would like to discuss with us
The Writing Center is located in the Hall of Languages Room 103 (903-886-5280) and online at
httpwebtamucommerceeduacademicscollegeshumanitiesSocialSciencesArtsdepartmentsliteratureLanguages
writingCenterd efaultaspx
Attendance Policy
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Excused absences include religious holidays military service or University sanctioned activities IF there is an
emergency of any other kind in which the student will not be able to attend a class she should contact the instructor
who at her discretion may count the absence as excused HOWEVER Students must contact their instructor at
least 24 hours prior to missing class FOR ANY REASON for the possibility of their absence to be excused Just
letting the instructor know 24 hours in advance does NOT guarantee an excused absence This will be to the
instructorrsquos discretion
Tardies are considered entering after class has started or leaving before it is over It is the responsibility of the
tardy student to inform the instructor after class that she was present Otherwise she will be counted as absent
Students who miss up to 20 of the class (6 absences) will fail the course even if the absences are excused
For Unexcused Absences
Students with 4 absences will drop one letter grade
Students with 6 absences will fail the course
2 Tardies equal 1 absence
For tardies excused or unexcused absences
It is 100 the studentrsquos responsibility to ask peers for any material assignments lectures etc missed DO NOT
email me asking if you missed anything- because you did and I will not back track for you It is your
responsibility
IF you have an excused absence your work will STILL BE DUE ON TIME You need to email your work to me by
the class time it is due and bring me the printed copy by the next class day
Note Jail time court appearances scheduled doctorrsquos appointments and flat tires are not considered an excused
absence Life has many unexpected eventsmdashthis is why you receive four lsquofreersquo absences before your grade is
affected Use them wisely
Email Policy
Students will read Email Policy found on eCollege shell and will be expected to follow those guidelines and any
others given by the instructor for the remainder of the semester Emails must be professional prompt and include a
clear purpose (IE Student must clearly explain to the instructor what shehe needs from the instructor) Student will
remain aware of their audience (the instructor) and construct the email accordingly (IE Use complete and clear
sentences appropriate language appropriate content a subject a greeting and must include the studentrsquos name
and course number) If emails include attachments the email will explain what the attachment is Blank emails will
be deleted
Emails shouldwill be constructed as this
Subject [State the specific reason for this email eg ldquoGrade on Midtermrdquo]
DearHello Ms C
I wanted to asktell youhellip [Be specific and brief]
SincerelyThank youAll the best Etc
[Write your full name and class sectionmdashI often have two or more students with the same name]
Academic Honesty
Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in
all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures
Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates13
9999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf
Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999
R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf
The official departmental policy ldquoInstructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonestly Instructors uphold and support the highest academic standards and students
are expected to do likewise Penalties for students guilty of academic dishonesty include disciplinary
probation suspension and expulsion (Texas AampM University-Commerce Code of Student Conduct 5b [123])
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
If you ever have any questions about a particular use of a source always ask your instructor They want you to
avoid plagiarism too so they will help you do so whenever and wherever they can Do what you can to take
advantage of this supportmdashto look innocent in addition to being innocent when it comes to charges of plagiarism
Students guilty of academic dishonesty of plagiarism on any assignment can expect to fail the assignment in
question or the entire course depending on the nature of the incident
There will be absolutely no opportunities for revision if a paper has been plagiarized (even accidental plagiarism)
The student will fail the assignment If the student plagiarizes a second time they will fail the course No exceptions
Electronics
Students will only be allowed to use laptops netbooks iPads Kindles etc during class time IF they receive
permission from the instructor PRIOR to using it during class To receive approval Student will type up a 300 word
proposal making a clear and logical argument for WHY they wishneed to use their device during class
If I get the impression that you are using the electronic for anything unrelated to class I will ask you to put it away
once If it happens a second time I will ask you to leave and you will receive an absence for that class day and will
not be allowed to use it in class again
Cell Phones
Place your cell phone on vibratesilent and have it on your desk if you are going to have it on you If you get a call or
text that is an emergency and you need to answer then step out to take care of it Otherwise ignore it If you are
actively using your phone during class for anything that is clearly unrelated to class I will ask you to leave and you
will be counted absent No questions asked If itrsquos an emergency you will step out but otherwise I expect you to just
leave the phone alone DO NOT ninja text I can see you texting under the desk and in your purse and itrsquos
disrespectful THAT will get you kicked out of class
Food
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to class If you make a mess you clean it up Donrsquot bring a four course meal or
a giant onion but keep it discreet and yoursquoll be fine Itrsquos easy to forget to drink water and eat snacks and meals
throughout the day when you have so much going on- so you are more than welcome to do that during this class if
you can do so quietly and discreetly
On University-Sanctioned Activities
To accommodate students who participate in university-sanctioned activities the First-Year Composition Program
typically offers sections of this course at various times of the day and week However because this is a summer
course options are limited If you think that this course may conflict with a university-sanctioned activity in which
you are involved--athletics etc--please see your instructor after class on the first day- Remember even students
who miss up to 4 classes for excused reasons wonrsquot be able to pass the course
University Specific Procedures
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil
rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact
Texas AampM University-Commerce
Gee Library- Room 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu
Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services
httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices
Campus Concealed Carry Statement
Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM
University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry
a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the
State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1
license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus
document andor consult your event organizer
Web url
httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStud
ents340602R1pdf
Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations
to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR
Schedule Subject to Change (probably WILL change)
This schedule is subject to change with notice Any changes will always be in an effort to better serve students To this
end changes will only include moving or eliminating readingsassignments as necessary I will not add more for you to do
KEY
Italics= In class agenda
TBA= To be announced
(everyone)= everyone is required to read
(Group __) = Only that group is required to read the article but everyone is encouraged to read or skim it
Purple= Read
Blue= Due
Read=No Class Meeting
CALENDAR Tuesday 830
Syllabus and E-college intro
Read for next class
Syllabus
Thursday 91
Safe Space Construction Hollindale Digital Texts
Read for next class
Scarlet
Article TBA
Tuesday 96
Library Research and Annotations
Read for next class
Thursday 98
Scarlet Article (Ms C)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch1-10
Article TBA (Group 1)
Tuesday 913
Article (Group 1 Present) Howlrsquos (Ch1-10)
Read for next class
Howlrsquos Ch11-End
Thursday 915
Howlrsquos (11-end) Miyazaki
Read for next class
Locke and Key
Article TBA (Group 2)
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Tuesday 920
NO CLASS
Thursday 922
Article (Group 2 Present) Locke and Key
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg1-154
Article TBA (Group 3)
Tuesday 927
Article (Group 3 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Discuss Response Essay 1
Read for next class
Aristotle and Dante Pg155 (Letters on a Page)-End
Article TBA (Group 4)
Thursday 929
Article (Group 4 Present) Aristotle and Dante
Read for next class
Cinder (First half)
Mullins Video (everyone)
Tuesday 104
Response Essay 1 Work Day
Thursday 106
Response Essay 1 Due
Cinder Mullins
Read for next class
Cinder (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 5)
Tuesday 1011
Article (Group 5 Present) Cinder Discuss Mid-Term
Thursday 1013
Develop Thesis Statement for MidTerm (in class)
Read for next class
Watsonrsquos
Tuesday 1018
Watsonrsquos
Read for next class
Unwind (First Half)
Thursday 1020
MID TERM WORK DAY
Tuesday 1025
MidTerm Due
Unwind
Read for next class
Unwind (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 6)
Thursday 1027
Article (Group 6 Present) Unwind
Read for next class
Perks of Being a Wallflower (Parts 1 amp2)
Article TBA (everyone)
Tuesday 111
Article (Ms C) Perks
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS
Read for next class
Perks (Parts 3 4 amp Epilogue)
Article TBA (Group 7)
Thursday 113
Article (Group 7 Present) Perks
Read for next class
Everlost (First Half)
Tuesday 118
Everlost
Read for next class
Everlost (Last Half)
Article TBA (Group 8)
Thursday 1110
Article (Group 8 Present) Everlost Discuss Final
Final Novel and Article Talking Points Due
Tuesday 1115
Response Essay 2 Due
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Thursday 1117
Individual Final Proposal Conference with Ms C
Tuesday 1122
TG Week
Thursday 1124
TG Week
Tuesday 1129
In Class PresentationsWork day
Thursday 121
In Class Presentations
Tuesday 126
In class Presentations
Thursday 128
In Class Presentations
Finals Week 1212-1216
NO CLASS