American Literature 303/304:Instructional Syllabus M. Sierra-Perry
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American Literature 303/304:Aim
The purpose of this course is to improve students' ability to relate the various parts of American life, past and present in order to improve their understanding, appreciation and respect for the differences and similarities among groups in this society, historically as well as in contemporary life through American literature.
The skills that will be developed are academic skills as identified by the district curriculum and workplace skills identified in Workplace Basics: The Skills Employers Want (American Society for Training and Development and U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administation, 1988). In addition students will integrate technology as a tool for learning.
American Literature 303/304:Guiding Questions
What parts of American life, past and present influence our study of American literature today?
What differences and similarities exist among groups that are the subject of American literature past and present?
What events in the past have influenced the development of American literature?
What events in the present or near present influence contemporary American literature?
What are the differences and similarities in the attitudes between generations and decades in such things as literature and art, daily life, and ideas about the ideals of America.
American Literature 303/304:Instructional Format
Individually and collaboratively, students will be expected to:
o read, analyze, interpret, and discuss representative genres of American literature.
o respond to representative genres of American literature through writing, multimedia presentations, individual and group projects, large group and small group discussions.
o monitor their progress through self-assessment rubrics unique to assignments and projects.
o participate in the evaluation of their work as researcher, organizer and producer through reflective journaling and live performances measured against assignment specific rubrics and checklists.
Course Materials:
NextText materials from Perfection Company
Historical Documents
The American Experience, Prentice Hall
American Memory Site
Attendance Expectations:
Students are expected to attend regularly, to arrive to class on time, and to come prepared for the day's activities. Homework is expected to be completed before class.
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