English 206-01/General Honors Composition ii—Dystopias
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- Day/Date Readings Due Writing Due
- Library Session— Meet in STL-18
- Final Draft, Dystopian Narrative and Cover Letter Due
- Final Draft, Research Essay Due
- Final Draft, Literary Analysis Due
- Final Draft Book Review Due Grade Distribution
- Statement on Academic Integrity
- Accommodation and Disability
Newcomb English 206-01/General Honors Composition II—Dystopias Fall 2010—Meets GE III Requirement Class Location: Humanities 212 Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00-9:15 a.m. Instructor: Dr. Erin Newcomb Office Hours: Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in JFT 702a Email: newcombe@newpaltz.edu
One of the primary purposes of fiction is to explore alternative worlds so that we can better understand our own realities; in dystopian works of fiction, the authors imagine possible worlds where life and society deteriorate. Often set in the future, authors of dystopian works tend to ask questions about who we are and where our choices—in the realms of politics, relationships, technology, and religion—might be leading us. This course allows us to speculate along with these authors and their characters, to imagine both the best and the worst potential scenarios for humans, and to consider the logical conclusions of our current beliefs, actions, and policies. The course is reading-heavy and writing-intensive; you are expected to complete a number of formal writing assignments as well as in-class writing exercises, participate meaningfully in class discussions, and engage with the readings and the course theme in thoughtful ways. Texts: (available at the campus bookstore; all novels are also on reserve in the campus library) Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid’s Tale. New York, NY: Random House, 1986. Print. Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1953. Print. Dick, Philip K. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1968. Print. Hospital, Janette Turner. Oyster. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 1996, Print. Lowry, Lois. The Giver. New York, NY: Del Laurel Leaf, 1983, Print. Orwell, George. 1984. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1949. Print. Troyka, Lynn and Douglas Hesse, Eds. Simon and Schuster Handbook for Writers. 9th ed. Custom for SUNY New Paltz. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2009. Print. (abbreviated as SS)
Schedule: Sept. 17—End Add/Drop; Nov. 5—End Course Withdrawal Week 1
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Grade Distribution: Dystopian Narrative and Cover Letter—10% Research Essay—20% Literary Analysis—15% Book Review—20% Book Review Presentation—5% Reading Quizzes, Participation, and Attendance—5% Library Session—5% Mid-Term Exam—10% Final Exam—10% You must complete all major assignments (those listed above) to pass this course. Late work can be reduced by up to one letter grade per day late. Due dates are listed for rough drafts as well as for final drafts; you must submit your rough drafts for commenting, but I will not put a grade on your rough draft. I will do my best to return rough drafts with comments within 1-2 class periods. If you miss the class where I return drafts, it is your responsibility to secure your rough draft and make the necessary revisions before submitting your final draft. Rough drafts need to be resubmitted with final drafts, both in hard-copy form. Statement on Academic Integrity: “Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty in their academic work. Cheating, forgery, and plagiarism are serious offences, and students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action” (SUNY NP Faculty Handbook 33). Plagiarism is the unacknowledged (intentional or unintentional) use of summary, paraphrase, direct quotation, language, statistics, or ideas from articles or other information sources including the Internet. A student must cite according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) format (which is outlined in the Simon and Schuster Handbook and other locations). Accommodation and Disability: “Students with disabilities are entitled to the right to accommodation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Ace and ADA of 1990. ADA students are responsible for self-identifying to the Disability Resource Center, who will inform me of your needs of accommodation related to the structure of the course” (Faculty Handbook 30). Attendance: Students are expected to be in class, on time, every day. Much of the work will involve in-class writing and discussion, so the class time is important. Students are allowed three total absences for any reason. This is the general composition program policy, so please don’t try to push it; you need to be here to get credit for the course. For significant health issues or family emergencies, we will work out what to do on an individual basis. The key is to communicate with me in absence situations (before you miss class if at all possible). Also, class will start and finish on time. Excessive lateness will lead to being counted as absent (three days late equal one absence). Classroom Decorum: Students are expected to engage respectfully in our classroom community. Please do not use your cell phones during class. If you need to eat during class, plan to bring something unobtrusive, and be sure to clean up after yourself. Failure to comply with general standards of collegiality in the classroom will affect your participation grade. Download 61.1 Kb. Share with your friends:
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