ENGL 15 Section Syllabus (C. Hong, S03)
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[edit] English 15: Introduction to Shakespeare, UCSB, Spring 2003
INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Kyungah Hong
EMAIL: carolhong@umail.ucsb.edu
SECTIONS: W 3:00-3:50 PM and W 4:00-4:50 PM
OFFICE: SH 2432K
OFFICE HOURS: T 12-1 & by appointment
MAILBOX: South Hall 2623, Sankey Room (English Department)
[edit] Important Resources
- Class webpage (www.english.ucsb.edu/faculty/oconnell/shakespeare)
- Class list-serve at <shakespeare@english.ucsb.edu>
- Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) by appointment or drop-in Writing Lab (www.clas.ucsb.edu)
[edit] Section Requirements & Expectations
- ATTENDANCE: Attendance and punctuality in sections are mandatory. More than one unexcused absence will result in a penalty, and more than five will result in a failing grade. Frequent tardiness and early departures will also affect your success in this class; two of either will count as one absence. If circumstances arise that prevent you from attending or being on time to section, come talk to me ahead of time and provide documentation when possible.
- PARTICIPATION: It is not enough to just show up! Discussion sections are intended to benefit you, and this is not possible unless we (myself included) show up prepared, with all our materials, having attended the lectures and completed readings and assignments, and ready to actively participate. Everyone needs to be prepared to engage in a variety of in-class work, which may include but is not limited to discussion, freewrites, small group work, close reading exercises, dramatic exercises, games, etc. There will also be a reading quiz on each play: April 9 on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, April 16 on The Merchant of Venice, April 30 on Henry IV, Part One, May 7 on Hamlet, May 21 on King Lear, and June 4 on The Tempest. If you come to section and do not participate, you will be dismissed and counted as absent.
- PAPERS AND EXAMS: A short paper is due on Thursday, April 24, a longer paper due in Week 9, and a comprehensive final exam on Tuesday, June 10, from 8:00-11:00 AM. Paper prompts will be passed out two weeks before the due dates. Late assignments will be penalized a full letter grade each day they are late.
- PAPER FORMAT: Papers must be typed, double-spaced, with 12 point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, page numbers, and a heading at the upper-left-hand corner that includes your name, instructor’s name (Professor O'Connell), course title (English 15), and date, and include citations and a Works Cited page formatted according to MLA style. Do not include a cover page, and please assemble/staple your work prior to class. Printing on both sides of each page is encouraged in order to save paper.
- REVISION POLICY: Writing is a process, and I encourage any of you who receive a C+ or lower on your papers to revise and re-submit. You are required to see me in person to discuss revision, which you will have two weeks to complete. The original and revised paper grades will be averaged.
- CONFERENCES: You are required to meet with me in office hours once this quarter to discuss the papers, exam, or course material, though you are of course encouraged to see me more than once. However, keep in mind that office hours are not for me to provide you all the answers and ideas. Come prepared with your own questions and issues so that we can grapple with them together. This meeting will count towards your attendance and participation grade.
- FILMS: You must watch the assigned video for each of the six plays, either at the scheduled viewings on Monday afternoons and evenings or on your own.
- EXTRA CREDIT: There will be a few extra credit opportunities TBA, for which you can attend an event and write a 2-page paper summarizing the event and how you see it engaging with the central questions and themes of this course. These must be turned in no later than two weeks after the event.
[edit] Computer Access
There are several computer labs on campus open for your use. You should be able to go online, type documents, print, etc., using your UCSB NetID and password. Hours and locations for the LSIT labs can be found at www.lsit.ucsb.edu/labs/ and for the IC labs at www.ic.ucsb.edu/students/labs/. Note--please save your work frequently and keep your printers full of ink! "Technical problems" are not valid excuses for being unprepared for class.
[edit] Plagiarism
Academic dishonesty is an assault on the integrity of the university and intellectual property and shows extreme disrespect for your instructors, fellow students, and yourself. Taking credit for work that is not your own, downloading papers or parts of papers from the internet, and submitting work that you have written for another class or purpose are all constituted as plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense that will not be tolerated and can only result in the failure of this class and possibly suspension or expulsion from the university. When in doubt, cite. We will go over proper use of sources throughout the quarter. If you are ever tempted to plagiarize or are unsure whether something does or does not constitute plagiarism, please come talk to me.
[edit] Disabilities
If you are a student with a disability and would like to discuss special accommodations, please contact me ASAP and apply for services with the Disabled Students Program (www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp/).
[edit] Equal Access
Sections are expected to provide fair and equal access to all students regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexuality, or economic background. Each student in this class is expected to treat other students with respect: hate speech or other acts of targeted prejudicial speech will not be tolerated. Since this course is part of the core operation of the university, professional demeanor is expected from all students at all times. Any student's behavior that intimidates or makes difficult the attendance of another student will be considered harassment, including unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances. If any student ever feels uncomfortable with a situation or discussion that occurs with another student(s), the course professor, or myself before, in, or after class, please do not hesitate to talk to me. Or if you are not comfortable talking to me, you may talk to someone in the Office of Student Life. Either way, your confidentiality will be respected in taking any necessary actions.
