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Name of Course: World Literature |
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Name of Teacher: Dan Tracy |
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E-Mail Address: dtracy@aptoshs.net |
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Room # 201 |
Preparation Period: 5th |
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Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) World
Literature is a college preparatory course that is designed to increase the
student’s proficiency in the Language Arts by helping the student become
culturally literate by exploring some of the beginnings of literature and by
exploring the similarities and differences of groups around the world, to
gain insight from the accumulation of human wisdom and to be wildly
entertained. We will use
the textbook as a springboard to examine our world and ourselves. |
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Materials Provided (name
of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) Primary text; THE Language of Literature. This book will be provided for your use.. We will supplement the text with various novels throughout the
year. |
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Materials Required 1. Three ring binder and
paper 2. Pen with dark blue or black ink |
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Goals (knowledge
to be acquired, technical skills, etc., specific reference to ESLRs and state
standards 1. Students
will learn to compare literature from different cultures, gaining a better
understanding and appreciation of what each selection offers. (1,2,4) 2.
Students will learn how the
work, language, politics, and traditions of other cultures relate to their
lives. (4) 3. Develop
reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. (1) 4. Students
will write a documented research paper. (1) 5. Students
will read one additional novel each quarter and write a Critical Essay
analyzing this novel. (1) 6. Students
will learn and apply new vocabulary encountered in the literature. Additional
word study will include words from an SAT prep list. (2) |
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Units of Study (activities) 1. Literature of the
Ancient World 2. The Classical Age of
Greece and Rome 3. Traditions in Chinese
and Japanese Literature 4. Literature of the Middle
East and Africa 5. Europe in Transition
400-1789 6. European Literature 1798-1899 |
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Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects,
essays, etc.) Daily
assignments Quizzes Tests Projects Writing assignments Cumulative Semester
Final Exams |
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Class Procedures (missed
assignments, make up work assignment format) If a student
misses class, it is the responsibility of the student to get the assignments
from me or by speaking with a classmate. Missed
assignments due to excused absence. By district
policy, students are allowed one day for every day they are out to make up
work with no penalty. After that the
assignment will be treated as a late assignment. Missed
assignments due to unexcused absence (cut). If you cut
school you may not make up the assignment you miss. A grade of 0 will be entered for anything due that day. Late work Late
assignments are reduced in credit 10% for every day they are late, up to a
maximum of 5 days late. Extra Credit I have one extra
credit assignment. Once each week, a
student may bring me an article from a newspaper or magazine or a book (junk
mail, internet, school bulletins, or a letter from a friend do not count)
showing an error in spelling, grammar or punctuation. By showing me one error each week the
student may accumulate 5% extra credit for the quarter. All papers
that are to be written outside of class are to be typed in black ink, size 12
font, Times New Roman with standard (1 inch) margins. |
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Behavioral Expectations (and consequences) Mutual
respect is the standard of behavior. Disrespect
shown to the teacher, a fellow student, or the school will be dealt with in
personal conferences, detentions, parent telephone calls or disciplinary
referrals. I reserve the right to use
any or all of these methods in the order warranted by the situation. |
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Grading policy: I will nnotify students in class when grades have been updated on
the computer. I will also give each
student a printed grade report every two weeks. This allows you to be aware
of any missed assignments and arrange for makeuup of tests or quizzes and
gives you the opportunity to doublecheck my records of your work. I will gladly make corrections at these
times. Homework 35% Tests 35% Projects 25% Journals 5% Extra Credit 5% |
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I have read
& understand the “Course Syllabus”
for... ........................................................................................................................ Parent/Guardian Signature................................................................................................................. Student Signature Date: cc: Teacher Student |
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