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ENGL 2530 OA CRN 3138 Online Class Summer 2021Survey of EnglishLiterature 1: HeroesDr. Seth T. RenoZoom O ce Hours: TR 8–9:30am, and by appointmentOptional Live Discussions: W 8–9amO ce: Liberal Arts 359AO ce Phone: 334-244-3384e-mail: sreno@aum.eduffiffiffiffiPeer Mentor: Emma ButlerZoom O ce Hours: TR 10am–2pm, and by appointmente-mail: ebutler7@aum.edu

Course DescriptionCatalog description: English literature from Beowulf through the 18thcentury.What makes a hero a hero? Why do we value heroism and celebrateheroes? Have heroes changed across time? What about villains and antiheroes? Do we value them, too? These are central questions we willconsider in this course. We will study famous heroes and anti-heroes inBritish literature from the medieval and Renaissance periods. We will readabout Beowulf’s heroic and bloody battles with the monster Grendel; SirGawain and the indestructible Green Knight; Faustus selling his soul tothe devil; and much more. We’ll also trace how these heroes live on in thetwenty- rst century through adaptations in literature, lm, comics, andmore. This is also an introductory course, so you’ll learn the basics ofliterary terminology, close reading practices, and e ective writing skills.Course ObjectivesAfter completing this course, students will:(1) acquire broad knowledge of important texts/authors/eras/movements(2) identify and apply basic literary genres, terms, and concepts(3) analyze and discuss thematic concerns in literature(4) develop ability to read literary works closely and to practice analysis ofliterary texts in well-written assignmentsRequired TextsHamlet, by William ShakespearePDF readings (online - free)Course Websitefifffihttps://britlitaum.weebly.com

Course RequirementsCourse prerequisites: C or better in ENGL 1010/1020Expectations and Tips for Success You will do a lot of reading for this class—it’s an English course! Youshould keep up with the readings and assignments each week, and youshould submit everything on time. However, if something is not workingfor you, please let me know—I’m exible and will consider changing myapproach if you are struggling. Make sure you have a strong and reliable Internet connection. This is anonline course, so it’s vital that you have consistent access to theInternet. Check your AUM email at least once each day. Spend at least one hour each day on course readings and assignments. Take notes on every reading and lecture. Organize your time so that you can complete the work throughout theweek rather than trying to cram everything in on one day. Begin working on major assignments well in advance of the deadline. Go through multiple rounds of revisions on your papers beforesubmitting the nal version to me. Ask questions early and often—lots and lots of questions!Email EtiquetteThe primary form of communication for this class is email. I will do mybest to respond to your emails within 24 hours during the week andwithin 48 hours over the weekend.flfiffWhen you email me (and any other professor): Use your AUM email address Add a subject line so I know what you’re writing about and so I can keeptrack of our email conversation Address me as Professor Reno or Dr. Reno (pronouns he/him/his) Sign o your email with your full name In general, follow professional email etiquette and structure—if you’renot sure what this means, Google it for some examples NOTE: I may not respond to your email if you don’t follow etiquette,especially if there’s no subject line, no salutation, and no name

AssignmentsNote: You will receive individual assignment sheets and gradingrubrics for most of these assignments.Paper: You will write one nal paper of around 1000 words.This will be a close reading paper, so you’ll need to engagedirectly with literary texts, and you’ll be demonstrating all ofthe reading and writing skills you learn throughout thesemester. You will submit a formal paper outline and schedulean individual conference with me or Emma to discuss yourpaper during the nal two weeks of the semester. 25% totalFinal Exam: The nal exam will consist of several passage/author IDs; passage analyses; and short answer questions.25% totalPaperExamExercisesCreative Project25%25%25%25%Writing Exercises: You will complete six writing exercisesfrom the course textbook throughout the semester. Theirpurpose is to reinforce the writing skills you learned in ENGL1010 and 1020, as well as to introduce you to some new skillsspeci c to reading and writing about literature. 25% total at4% each (and 1 worth 5%)Creative Project: Your nal assignment will be a creativedigital project. Your project can take shape as a websitedevoted to an author or assigned reading; a 5- to 10-minutepodcast on some aspect of the course; a video project, like aYouTube show or a series of Tik Tok videos; a song/musicalcomposition inspired by a reading; or anything else you’d careto create. I am open to you taking the project in any directionthat you’d like. This project will focus on creativity, imagination,adaptation, and how to share your academic interests in anaccessible and entertaining manner. 25% totalfffififififiWeekly Live Discussions: Each Wednesday at 8am, I’ll o er alive discussion session on Zoom. This is optional and ungraded,but a great way to meet your classmates and talk aboutreadings. I’ll circulate a sign-up sheet each week.

Course PoliciesAssignment Deadlines and Make-up PolicyAll assignments are due when they are due. If something comes up and you need anextension, please talk to me in advance of the due date. If you have a job or othercommitments that make the deadlines di cult, we can discuss alternativesubmission dates on a case-by-case basis. But for the most part, plan to turn inassignments when they are due.Plagiarism and Academic DishonestyPlagiarism is the unauthorized use of the words or ideas of another person. Allwriting for this class must be your own and must be written exclusively for thisclass. Any use of quotation, paraphrases, or ideas from outside sources, includingInternet sources, must be properly documented. You may not reuse or recyclepapers you’ve written for other classes. You may not copy a sentence or paragraphfrom a paper someone else wrote. In cases where you have clearly plagiarized, orcommitted some other act of academic dishonesty, you will automatically fail theassignment. In other words: don’t cheat. If you are confused or struggling with anassignment, talk to me about it. If you are unsure of whether you’ve quoted asource properly, talk to me about it. If you put o writing a paper until the nightbefore it’s due and you’re feeling stressed out and tempted to copy somethingonline, talk to me about it. A big note here: plagiarism will result in automaticfailure of the assignment.GradingFor any assignment, and for the course overall, I consider A-work as exceptional.Such work goes above and beyond the requirements. B-work is good, quality work.Such work pushes beyond the requirements. C-work satis es the minimumrequirements of the assignment/course. C is an average grade; most work fallsnear this range. D or F means you submitted nothing or completely disregardedthis syllabus and the assignment prompts. For major assignments, please see theprompts and rubrics. I will ask you to grade some of your own assignments as a wayto re ect on your writing skills (but no guarantee I will agree with your grade!).A 90–100C 70-76B 87–89D 67–69B 80–86D 60–66C 77–79F 59 or lowerfiflffffififlfififlffI also want to stress: learning is more important than grades. Discoveringsomething new about the world or about yourself is more important than a grade.Becoming a better reader and writer is more important than a grade. Becoming amore informed citizen of the world is more important than a grade. So,think about what you put into the class—what you put into youreducation—because that is what really matters. You may get an A in aclass, and then forget everything about that class within a month. Youmay get a C in a class, but what you learned changes your life forever. Inthe end, grades don’t matter that much.You may talk to me at any point in the semester about your standing inthe class. There is usually a curve up for nal grades, depending on theoverall class average once all assignments are complete.Academic SupportAll students have the opportunity to receive free academic support atAUM. Visit the Learning Center in the WASC on the second oor of theLibrary or the Instructional Support Lab in 203 Goodwyn Hall. Theyo er writing consulting as well as tutoring in almost every class throughgraduate school. You can reach the Learning Center at 334-244-3470and the Support Lab at 334-244-3265.IT SupportStudents may seek technology assistance from the ITS Help Desklocated in the computer lab on the rst oor of the Taylor Center. Youmay also call 334-244-3500 or email helpdesk@aum.edu.AccommodationsStudents who need accommodations should contact me by email todiscuss speci cs. If you have not registered for accommodation servicesthrough the Center for Disability Services but need accommodations,please give them a call at 334-244-3631 or email cds@aum.edu.EvaluationsYou will receive a link through your AUM email to complete a voluntary,anonymous course evaluation during the last few weeks of July.Important DatesThe last day to add classes is June 8. The registration cancellation dateis June 11. The last day to drop is July 18.

Tues–Thurs:Finish Readings andWatch LecturesFri–Sat:Complete andSubmit AssignmentsThink of Sunday–Monday as an opportunityto prepare for the coming week. You shouldconsult the syllabus and course website tosee what’s due, make a plan for the week,watch the overview lecture (if there is one),and begin on the readings. Take lots ofnotes as you read and work your waythrough the week’s assignments.You should nish readings for the week byTuesday. Once you’ve nished the readings,watch the video lectures. Take lots of notesas you watch the lectures, write downquestions for me, and have the readingshandy so that you can follow along. Youshould nd a quiet place to watch theselectures—think of watching the lectures asattending class. And if you’d like, attend thelive Wednesday morning discussions session!Assignments are due before midnight onSaturday, so it’s a good idea to give yourselftwo days to work on these. You’ll need tonish the readings and video lectures beforecompleting the assignments. The weeklywriting exercises shouldn’t take more thanan hour to complete, but the nal paper andcreative project will take several weeks ofplanning, writing, and revision—so organizeyour time accordingly.fiSun–Mon:Class Preparationand ReadingfifiThis sample timeline is meant to give you a suggested structure tocomplete the readings and assignments successfully each week. Allassignments are due on Blackboard by 11:59pm Saturday eachweek. But you won’t be able to cram in the entire week’s worth ofreading and writing in one day. So, you must manage your time toensure that you can meet the weekly deadlines. As a generalguideline, you should spend at least 9 hrs/week on work for thisclass, including time to watch the video lectures.fifiSuggested Weekly Timeline