English 180:
Introduction to Literature
Fall Semester 2014
Stephen C. Behrendt
319 Andrews Hall
phone: 472-1806
office: 12:30-2:00 TR
and by appointment
James Gillray, Humphrey's Shop
Course Writing Requirements
Two Examinations:
1. Midterm
Examination on Fiction, written in class.
2. Comprehensive
Final Examination on the entire course, written at the Final Exam period.
Two brief papers, one each on Fiction and Poetry, due in class on the days and dates assigned. The emphasis in each paper will be on how the piece you select "worsks," rather than on what it "means." You will be writing in detail about what aspects of each piece of writing make that piece particularly effective for you as a reader. I will distribute detailed instructions for each paper.
NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Every Day:
Turn in a 3x5 note card with these three required pieces of data:
1. Your name;
2. The date of the class meeting; and
3.Your brief explanation of some one thing you found particularly interesting in one of the day's assigned readings.
These cards are your responsibility. I will use them for several purposes:
1. To track attendance. Excessive absences (above 3) will result in lowered course grades.
2. To get a sense of how – and how effectively – you are reading the assignments.
3. To help me prepare examination materials.
I will return your cards at the end of the semester.
Cards are accepted only on the dates on which they are due, and in class. NO LATE CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTEDPoint values for course writing assignments:|
— Two examinations: 25% of total course grade each (50% total)
— Two brief papers: 25% of total course grade each (50% total)
— Daily cards. Required of everyone, and on the days they are due.