Syllabus for ENG-393-OL
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One Writer's Vision: Jane Austen is an upper level course that focuses on three novels by Jane Austen and the ways in which she expressed her concerns and preoccupations with the changes that occurred in her time. These changes included: the status of women; the interconnection between marriage, money, and love; and the relationship between social status and wealth. You will have an opportunity to extend your critical and analytical abilities by assessing those issues and their influence on Austen's central characters in each of her three novels.
After successfully completing One Writer's Vision: Jane Austen, you should be able to:
Texts Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 3rd ed. (W.W. Norton, 2001). Emma by Jane Austen, 3rd ed. (W.W. Norton, 2002). Persuasion by Jane Austen, 1st ed. (W. W. Norton, 1995). Study Guide One Writer's Vision: Jane Austen Study Guide, (University of South Africa, 2002). Note: The Study Guide is available online only and cannot be purchased. A link to the Study Guide is provided in the Assignments Modules area for each novel.The novels listed above are available from the following textbook supplier:
One Writer's Vision: Jane Austen is a three-credit, online course consisting of three (3) modules. Here is a quick breakdown of how the course is organized: For the course's detailed week-by-week assignment schedule (reading and viewing assignments, online discussions, and written assignments), click the Assignment Modules button on the navigation bar to the left of your screen. That will take you to a list of the individual modules, which you can then click for the relevant assignments. (See also the course Calendar.) For details about the final paper that you are required to hand in at the end of the course, scroll down to "Final Paper."
In addition to submitting the three written assignments for this class, you are also required to introduce yourself and participate in three (3) graded online class discussions, each focusing on a different subject. Your first posting, "Introductions," gives you a chance to tell your mentor and classmates something about yourself and to find out who they are. During all three modules you will have the chance to discuss selected topics with your classmates. The discussion forums are designed to help you in presenting and refining your understanding of the various world themes presented by Jane Austen in her novels. For details of how and when to participate in the assigned online discussion click the Assignment Modules button on the navigation bar to the left of your screen. That will take you to links for the individual modules and associated assignments. You can also check the course Calendar for a schedule of when to participate in online discussions. Communication with your mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online class discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion question and subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate or your mentor, state and support your position. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation, including your use of relevant course information to support your point of view, and your awareness of and responses to the postings of your classmates. Remember, these are discussions. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, mature, and respectful. For additional information on online discussions, see Online Discussions in the Online Student Handbook.
One Writer's Vision: Jane Austen has three (3) written assignments, one per module. The written assignments are essay in form. You may find it helpful to read over the assignment question for a module before beginning the your reading assignment. For the assignment topics and questions, see the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site. The written assignments are the primary means for you to express yourself verbally during the semester, controlling content and meaning. Due dates for each assignment are listed in the course Calendar. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site, and read through the written assignment questions before you begin the reading for that assignment. Your answers to the assignment questions should be well developed and convey your understanding of the readings and concepts. They should also adequately answer the question. If you need help in writing, take a look at The Writing Center: University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, formulate responses in your own words. Do not merely copy answers from your reading materials. When quoting or paraphrasing from the text or other sources, be sure to cite the source of information properly according to MLA or APA guidelines (see also Basic Documentation Rules). Prepare your written assignments using whatever word processing program you have on your computer. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled. Before submitting your first assignment, check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is compatible with your mentor's software. If so, you can submit your work as you prepared it. If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (.rtf) file, using the Save As command of your software program. Rich text retains basic formatting and can be read by any other word processing program. When satisfied that your assignment represents your best work, submit it to your mentor by means of the
>>View/Complete Assignment link provided at the bottom of the respective assignment page.
Use the Browse button within this link to locate and submit your assignment file.
One Writer's Vision: Jane Austin requires you to write a final paper that you must submit at the end of the course. You have a choice of three topics for your final paper, which should be between 4-5 double-spaced, typed pages in length. For full details regarding the final paper click the Final Paper button on the navigation bar to the left of your screen which will in turn take you to links for information regarding what your choice of topics are, how to develop and write your paper, and how to submit it.
Your are strongly advised to start planning for your final paper early in the semester.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOURNAL ASSIGNMENTS Each module of this course also features a supplemental journal assignment which is designed to help you focus on the major issues presented in the three novels. These assignments consist of three to four questions that you should consider before you begin reading. You are not required to submit your journal assignments to your mentor. However, you will find that answering those questions as you read will provide material for each written assignment as well as help you maintain your focus. Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
Letter grades for online participation, written assignments, and the final paper are based on the following numerical grades:
Note: To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of D or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, projects, papers, etc.). You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted.
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