Trimmer, Joseph. A Guide to MLA Documentation. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin, 1999.

Writing utensils, paper, texts, 3.5" High Density Diskette, computer access for Internet research for the course.

Analytical reading of representative authors and works

Analytical writings about literature focusing on the research writing process, to include: thesis statement, outlining, essay, grammar, mechanics, and works cited.

Library/Internet Research techniques used in writing about literature, authors and/or movements.

Study of major literary movements in Science Fiction

Critical vocabulary for literary analysis and synthesis

Vocabulary required by the genre of literature

Study of techniques, styles, and works of major writers of each Science Fiction.

Study of the cultural ideas and philosophies that have influenced Science Fiction

A minimum of 2000 words of analytical writing

English 2379 students should be able to demonstrate the ability

-- to adapt the particular rhetorical demands of audience to appropriate style, purpose, structure, and format;

-- to apply appropriate modes of expression, including informative, persuasive, descriptive, and narrative

--to understand professional writing as a recursive, connected, and interactive process which includes rewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading;

-- to read, analyze, and synthesize various professional materials;

-- to apply the proper integration of cited materials and documentation from appropriate style manuals;

-- to understand the importance of cooperative and collaborative discussions

At the completion of 2379, the student will be able to

-- write an analysis of a work or works in Science Fiction

-- use research techniques and documentation.

-- define the characteristics of each literary movement studied.

-- identify the characteristics of the movement in the works studied.

-- discuss/verbalize the philosophical viewpoint of major authors.

-- identify titles, authors, and important lines from the works of the genre. Interpret the meaning of the literature on one or more levels (conflict, theme, symbol, character, etc.)

Assignments usually resemble the following samples:

Write a literary analysis or analyses of a work or works of literature demonstrating an understanding of the work of works and the ability to write a unified paper using standard English grammar and sentence structure.

The paper should quote from the literary work or works to support the thesis of the paper.

Demonstrate skill in using varied research techniques and accurate documentation of sources.

Define terms from Science Fiction in a testing situation.

Identify characteristics of Science Fiction in a testing situation.

Write short essay discussions identifying the philosophies of major writers of Science Fiction in a testing situation.

Write short essays analyzing selected works from each movement on at least one level (conflict, symbol, theme, character, etc.) in a testing situation.

Complete a minimum of 2000 words of writing in a combination of assignments: literary analyses, researched reports, and essay exams.

Despite folklore, SAC does not have a cut policy. Students are fully responsible for all information given during absences. Absence is no excuse for late work, missed work, or later inefficiency. Excessive absences adversely affects grades; in fact, 3 tardies = 1 absence. A student who remains after excessive absences resigns the right to exemplary grades, but may pass by meritorious performance, zero additional absences, zero additional tardies. Report prolonged absence to the College Clinic: 733-2790. Except for documented military appointments, medical/dental appointments are not recognized as excuses for absences, neither is leaving early to pick up someone at the airport, etcetera. Emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.

Students found guilty of an act of academic dishonesty may be subject to an academic penalty, including one or more in not inconsistent:

2. A reduction in grade;

Plagiarism is a serious academic crime and will cause serious consequences for the student.

Tutoring assistance is available in the English department writing lab (GH 118) and in the Student Learning Assistance Center (MLC 726).

Students are urged not to bring children either to a class or a lab. Minors under the age of 12

(twelve) must not be left unattended on campus.

As per section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed, contact the office of Disabled Student Services, (CAC 124C) at 733-2347.

All other policies and procedures out lined in the Bulletin of San Antonio College and in college Student Code of Conduct will be enforced in this course.

A student must pass English 1302, or have advanced placement standing before being eligible for English 2322. In other words, this course builds upon the skills you learned and practiced in English 1302, particularly MLA style in-text documentation, analysis for purpose and technique, and applying the principles of standard edited American English. During the course of the semester, the student will write several researched essays in which outside sources have been synthesized and which use MLA research and documentation techniques for presentation.

All formal written materials require formal edited American English with documentation according to MLA style. Researched work requires a mixture of several sources in several formats, including monographs, articles in specialized journals and anthologies, as well as electronic sources. CD-ROM Encyclopedia articles are not appropriate. A single article from a specialized encyclopedia may be use in each paper.

The final draft of each formal paper must be submitted, double spaced, in typewritten or computer printed form. Pages must be stapled together, upper right. Improperly documenting and introducing sources in a paper may result in a failing grade. Use an original title on every paper.

For informal writing, you may use regular notebook paper, not that ripped from spiralbound notebooks. Use dark ink and mark through errors with proofreading marks. Right hand margins must equal left hand margins. Staple pages together. If ink bleeds, do not write on the back of a sheet. If an assignment is illegible, it will not be graded.

1. Use your book. Arm yourself with a pen or pencil while you read. Underline quotations, write comments, star passages that you wish to return to for further thought. Record important references and thoughts in your reading notes.

2. Pay attention to your own responses. When a text moves or delights or disappoints you, as yourself why. Note passages that puzzle you. Bring them up during discussion.

3. Try to make sense of a text. As you read, try to figure out what the values are of the culture that produced the work. What values or qualities are downplayed, denigrated or overlooked? Make comparisons and contrasts with your own culture.

4. Question as you read. Formulate study questions, address specific passages and general themes.

4. Be courteous. Eliminate the following behaviors from your classroom demeanor:

May be subject to change. Readings will be completed before the meeting and are central to our discussions; always prepare for a reading quiz.

Film: TBA; short analysis due next week!

Film, TBA. Short analysis due next week!