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Title: Welcome to English 242 American Literature Online Orientation


1
Welcome to English 242 American Literature
Online Orientation
  • April N. Andrews
  • Instructor of English

2
Course Information
  • English 242 examines American literary works from
    the transitional to post-modern periods,
    emphasizing ideas and characteristics of our
    national literature.
  • The structure of this course is designed to
    produce benefits in at least two major areas of
    learning. First of all, since the course views
    major writings as an expression of a given period
    and since time is spent demonstrating the
    thinking of that period, the student learns
    valuable insights into the American personality.
    The student, in short, learns how we got where we
    are today and why we are the way we are now.
    Since the course takes the Jungian theory into
    account, we will actually be tracking the student
    through the history of American literature.
    Furthermore, the course provides, through its
    readings and activities, aesthetic rewards that
    hopefully will last a lifetime. Reading or
    listening to a good novel or poem will definitely
    demonstrate that fact.

3
Welcome
  • I look forward to working with each of you this
    semester. Do not be afraid to ask questions. If
    you have a question, chances are someone else has
    the same question. Do not be afraid to take
    ownership over your own interpretation of a work
    we are not supposed to glean the same message or
    provide the same interpretation of a work. It is
    acceptable and appreciated to think outside of
    the box. This intellectual challenge possesses
    the power to make this course, and the material
    covered within it, valuable and provocative.

4
Instructor Information
  • April N. Andrews
  • Warsaw Campus Annex (Office)
  • 804-333-6782 (Voicemail)
  • 804-333-0106 (Fax)
  • aandrews_at_rappahannock.edu (E-mail)

5
Instructor Availability
  • Campus Office Hours
  • Monday 1200 p.m. to 100 p.m. and 245 p.m. to
    545 p.m.
  • Tuesday 1045 a.m. to 115 p.m.
  • Wednesday 1200 p.m. to 100 p.m.
  • Thursday 1045 a.m. to 115 p.m.
  • Please post all questions to the Procedural and
    Policy Questions forum in Blackboard before
    emailing me with them. This will allow all
    students to benefit from the response.

6
Course Materials
  • McMichael, George. Concise Anthology of American
    Literature. 5th edition, Prentice Hall, 1993.
  • You should also purchase a copy of a current MLA
    handbook. If you took ENGL 111 and/or 112 within
    the past two years, the MLA handbook from that
    course is sufficient.

7
Technical Requirements
  • Software/Hardware Requirements
  • Minimum system requirements Pentium
    processor, 512 RAM, 56.6 K modem or network
    connection. Obviously, more RAM and a faster
    modem will expedite downloads and make it easier
    for you.
  • An Internet Service Provider and e-mail software.
  • Netscape, Firefox or Internet Explorer, Version 6
    or higher
  • Word processing software (MS Word preferred)
  • Windows XP or higher/Mac Equivalent
  • A sound card properly configured to run WAVE and
    MIDI sound files
  • Plugins--gtAdobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player,
    Java, Quick Time and others as appropriate. Can
    be downloaded from Blackboard in Start Here area.

8
Dates to Remember
  • Spring Semester Orientation January 7, 530
    p.m. to 730 p.m.
  • Deadline to Add/Drop January 23
  • Deadline to Withdraw without Grade Penalty
    March 23
  • Spring Break March 9-14
  • Spring Semester Classes End April 29
  • Spring Semester Exams April 30, May 1, May 4-6

9
Course Content Overview
  • English 242 examines American literary works from
    the transitional to post-modern periods,
    emphasizing ideas and characteristics of our
    national literature.
  • The structure of this course is designed to
    produce benefits in at least two major areas of
    learning. First of all, since the course views
    major writings as an expression of a given period
    and since time is spent demonstrating the
    thinking of that period, the student learns
    valuable insights into the American personality.
    The student, in short, learns how we got where we
    are today and why we are the way we are now.
    Since the course takes the Jungian theory into
    account, we will actually be tracking the student
    through the history of American literature.
    Furthermore, the course provides, through its
    readings and activities, aesthetic rewards that
    hopefully will last a lifetime. Reading or
    listening to a good novel or poem will definitely
    demonstrate that fact.

10
Grading/Evaluation
  • Weekly Posts to Blackboard Discussion Board 25
  • Research Papers (2 _at_15 each) 30
  • Tests (3 _at_ 15 each)
    45
  • See detailed Assignment Grid listed in
    Blackboard under Assignments.

11
Testing
  • Three tests will be administered during the
    course. They are to be completed during Weeks
    Five, Eleven, and Fifteen.
  • Tests will be completed in the Testing Center at
    any of the RCC campuses. It is your
    responsibility to familiarize yourself with
    Testing Centers hours and policies.
  • You are permitted two hours to complete each
    test, and you will be permitted to use your
    textbook, as it will be necessary to cite textual
    evidence in response to test questions.

12
Getting Started with Assignments
  • Week 1
  • Review the syllabus and course orientation
    PowerPoint presentation.
  • Post any questions about the course to the
    Blackboard forum, "Procedural and Policy
    Questions."
  • Read the Unit One lecture, which is available
    under "Unit Lectures."
  • Read pages 941-959.
  • Post one message of introduction to the "Course
    Introductions" forum in Blackboard by Sunday,
    January 11, at 1159 p.m..
  • Post two messages to the "Week One" forum in
    Blackboard.  Remember, your first message must be
    posted by Thursday, January 15, at 1159 p.m.. 
    Your second message must be posted by Sunday,
    January 18, at 1159 p.m..
  • Please visit the assignment link, entitled
    "Research Paper 1," to review the first research
    paper assignment. 

13
Evaluation
  • In order to truly improve, we must evaluate the
    class. Please complete your course evaluation
    when posted in Blackboard near the end of the
    semester.
  • Only you can make the course better by giving us
    constructive feedback.

14
Login Help
Email for help at RCChelp_at_rcc.vccs.edu
Online Resources Help Page http//www.rcc.vccs.edu
/distancelearning/onlineresources.shtml
15
Email and Blackboard Tips and Tricks
  • If using AOL or other broadband internet
    providers, please open another browser such as
    Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0 or higher.
  • Make sure when sending attachments that the
    filename contains no spaces or special characters
    such as hyphens or symbols.
  • If you are having trouble with opening blackboard
    or your email, make sure to view the VCCS outage
    page at http//helpnet.utility.vccs.edu/central/Lo
    gs/outagelog.htm.
  • If you are typing a long email, you might want to
    type it in word and then cut and paste the
    information into your email message.
  • Other tips can be seen at the Webmail manual at
    https//email.vccs.edu/help/apps/brands/_at_/locale/e
    n_US.ISO_8859-1/webmail/FramesLayout.html.

16
Have a great semester!
  • I look forward to working and learning with each
    of you this semester.
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