Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | ENG-2510-VO01 - Women & Literature

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Jenny Dunning
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Cindy Swanson

Course Description

This course is a survey of women and literature from broad and culturally diverse perspectives. It includes the study of writings by women authors, women as characters in fiction, and the condition of women as theme and subject matter in literature. Students will explore the use of literary elements and analysis as they examine the social and historical contexts that have determined the roles of women around the world and through different time periods.

Essential Objectives

1. Distinguish between literary genres, such as the novel, short fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama.
2. Define literary elements such as theme, character, plot, imagery, setting, point of view, and symbolism.
3. Explain how writers use literary elements to express ideas, emotions, and values in specific works.
4. Describe the cultural and historical context of selected works of literature.
5. Discuss the way in which literature illuminates the roles of women in a variety of cultures, with a focus on connections between gender, race, ethnicity, and class.
6. Ascertain patterns of women's self-discovery and self-assertion in a novel.
7. Determine the social and literary significance of the roles in which women are cast.
8. Critically analyze selected literary works.
9. Read, critique, and discuss issues surrounding women and literature: women as authors, characters, and subjects.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Fall 2024 textbook/book details will be available on . On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Allowed: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges technology, including generative AI, plays a supportive role in learning and feedback. During our class, we may use AI writing tools such as ChatGPT in certain specific cases. You will be informed as to when, where, and how these tools are permitted to be used, along with guidance for attribution. Any use outside of these specific cases constitutes a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Generative AI tools can be helpful for brainstorming, research, and editing help. However, use of AI is NOT appropriate for generating text to be submitted for any assignments in this class. The tool recommended for this course is Microsoft Copilot. ALL uses of AI MUST be documented in a postscript with the links to the query included.

Methods

• intensive online reading discussion forums
• group annotation assignments
• informal reflections on shorter readings
• formal essays on 2 works of literature
• creative response to 1 work of literature
• peer reviews of rough drafts
• course reflection

Evaluation Criteria

30% Participation: includes Canvas Discussions/annotations/peer review

15% Informal Reflections (7)

30% Formal Essays (2)

15% Creative Response (1)

10% Course Reflection

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Some assignments (discussion posts, annotations, and peer reviews) will be due mid-week (by midnight Saturday); other assignments will be due by midnight Tuesday. All late work will be marked down. Because late submission of group work such as discussions, annotations, and peer review affects others in the course, these assignments will not be accepted late. Partial credit is given for group work. For example, students can participate in reading discussions if initial comment posts are missing. Rough drafts of formal writing projects are high-point assignments. On-time submission is essential because Canvas only assigns peer reviews to those who have submitted papers Thus rough drafts submitted late will receive very little or no credit. Final drafts of formal writing projects will be marked down 1/3 letter grade for each day late and will not be accepted more than one week after due date.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity