Engl2332spring2012 orientation

A BRIEF ORIENTATION TO: ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURE I

Instructor: Jeff Miranda

ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURE

• What this orientation covers:• Preliminaries• Accessing the Site• Course Requirements• Course Information• Orientation Quiz

• Note: All students are required to complete this online orientation. Also, there is no on-campus orientation.


• Mr. Miranda, your instructor—call me Jeff, please.

At Harvard, fall 2005—unfortunately, I couldn’t reach the lucky foot!


Need to get in touch?Email: [email protected] or

[email protected] Phone: 817.515.7295 (voice mail)Office: NW Campus, WTLO 4319AMailing Address:

4801 Marine Creek PkwyFort Worth, Tx 76179

Now, on to the good stuff…

You’ll find my office hours in the Employee Directory online.

mailto:[email protected]


https://waj.tccd.edu/TCC/FacStaffDir3/empInfo.jsp?tk=1xcvG6G%2BbKQ%3D

ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURE Contact your instructor when:

You need help on course related matters, including: Questions about readings Unclear assignments Problems putting assignments together A need/desire for more time Broken links and missing pages Other course related issues

Don’t hesitate to contact me about class.I’m happy to help.


• Accessing the site:• The site can be found at:

• http://blackboard.tccd.edu• You will see boxes on the bottom right

corner to enter your username/password

• Your logon:• User ID: firstname.last name• Password: firstinitial of last name and the

last four numbers of your colleague (or student) ID number (e.g. s4049)

• The site will be available beginning Jan. 17th at 10:00am (which is about the time that you are reading this…)

Ironically, you’ve already

gotten this far, so I’m sure this is helpful…


Once you’ve entered the class, you will see a classroom portal page (if you’re registered in more than one class). If not, you’ll go directly to “classroom home.”

If you’re registered in more than one class, select the class you want and enter the classroom.

At the top of the page in the middle, you will see “classroom home.”

That area contains the main navigational links you will need to navigate through the course.

Click on the Syllabus (it’s available as a link on the left side of the course pages) print it out, and use it to follow along with the information that follows.

In addition to the syllabus link,

you’ll also find links to the

discussion board, classmates,

webliography, chat, and faq’s—

just to list a few…


• Email Notes:• IMPORTANT: I will send all email to your TCC

email account (available through CampusCruiser). It’s typically [email protected].

• All of you have an account, and you need to check your account frequently; students failing to do so may find themselves hopelessly confused.

• You can check email by clicking on the purple link “Webmail” at the top of the page (in our class site) or you can go directly to CampusCruiser.

• Or, you can go into “Edit User Profile” (at the left side of the page in our class site) and request that your email be forwarded to another account.

• A final note: like much electronic mail all over the world, CampusCruiser email is subject to monitoring. Use your email account for educational purposes only.

Quick Tip: If you want a reply

to your email, please avoid

web slang and always include your name, not just a “screen-

name” with your message.

http://www.my.tccd.edu/




All right, you’ve gotten this far, but now you want real information…you want to know: What does a person do in this course?The course description states that this

course is a survey of World Literature from its beginnings through the seventeenth century.

Wow, you might say…. How in the world are we going to do that?


Seriously, please tell us that we aren’t going to read everything, right?Like most survey courses, there is far too

much material for a single course. Indeed, we could fill up entire libraries with material that might be covered. But then, we couldn’t hope to cover it all.

So, we are going to survey some material, or more specifically...


Essentially, we’ll be reading just a few (about nine) longer works.

At times, we’ll read entire selections, but most of the time, we’ll just have time to read selections from these long works.

In every case, however, we’ll be reading some of the most important works written in World Literature.


More on the readings later. Now, you need a few more details before we are finished here, including: Textbooks Grading Quizzes and exams And, some final details before you complete

this week’s activities


Required Textbooks:

Note: All texts can

be purchased

at any TCC

bookstore.

The Norton Anthology of World LiteratureSecond Edition, Ed. Sarah Lawall, et al. Pkg 1 (Vols A, B, C): Beginnings to 1650 • 0-393-92453-X • 3 pb vols, slipcased • 2003

Please note: The three volume set (NAWL) is our primary text. Earlier editions may not have the correct material, and other anthologies may have different translations. Please purchase this book set—unless you don’t care about your grade.

Troilus and CressidaWilliam Shakespeare, Pelican/Penguin Classic, ISBN 978014074869, 2000


Required Coursework:Weekly Assignments and Quizzes……...20%

Journals…………………………….………20%

Average of two papers ……….….…...…..20%

Midterm exam (ONLINE)..…….………..20%

Final exam (ONLINE) ………………..…20%


• All work must be completed by you, the student. So, you may not:• download papers from online “research” sites

and present them as your own work• complete quizzes with the help of others• have others do your work• engage in other nefarious forms of academic

dishonesty• If you do, understand that I will flunk you and

refer you to the Vice President of Instruction and/or the Vice President of Student Development and Services for additional disciplinary actions.

• I suggest contacting me if you are struggling. Let me help you before you make unwise choices.


Grading Scale: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=0-59

Pretty standard stuff, huh?

You can keep track of your progress in class by clicking on the gradebook link in the “Classroom Home” area.


Course Feedback:

Writing takes time not only to produce, but also to evaluate. Indeed, I usually look over each assignment a couple of times before I

even start to grade

And I usually don’t evaluate student work until I have a stack (cyber or otherwise) of the same assignments

So while you may work ahead, I won’t grade ahead

The end result is that I won’t be providing instant feedback most of the time

Instead, I’ll strive to send back detailed critiques within a week of your submission

Many of my previous students will tell you that I may not be fast, but that I’m often the most comprehensive Online instructor that they have had

That said, if you haven’t heard from me for a while and you are beginning to wonder if I have received your assignment, don’t hesitate to email me and ask. I’ll be happy to let you know how I am progressing .



A few notes about extra credit: I don’t really believe in it

For if you do your work, you won’t need it I will only offer limited

opportunities for extra credit If students complain, I’ll just get

rid of it If you think you will need the

extra credit, seize the opportunities when they arise—don’t wait for a better offer

On the last day of one semester, I had a student come to me in tears asking if there was anything he could do to raise his grade. “Not now,” I said. “The class is over.” So, if you are at concerned about your grades, consider this…


Course Schedule Lessons may have multiple

assignmentsEach lesson has its own due date,

generally due during the week and always at 11:59pm. This semester, the standard due date for assignments will be Sunday night.

Note: lessons (from beginning to end) often require between six and nine hours. Plan for the worst, and hope for the best.

Although I don’t penalize late work, you should strive to complete assignments promptly. Students who fall behind generally fail.

Work may be completed

early. Also, I accept late

work without penalty.


• Lessons:• In the “Classroom Home” area, take the link to lessons.

• Note: you’ll always want to begin here. • Each lesson introduces concepts needed for

corresponding assignments. • Afterwards, read over the checklist which will let you

know what chapters and selections you’ll need to read prior to completing the assignments for the week.

• You can also access tests and quizzes through the lesson pages.

Students proceeding directly to assignments will be drawn and quartered!!!


Assignments: Each week there will be at least one

assignment per lesson. Some lessons, however, will include multiple assignments.

Assignments should be completed in sequence, not randomly. Each lesson is constructed with assignments in sequence—follow it and you’ll be fine. As with most courses, assignments build on each other, so skipping one or a few is not advisable.

Also note: assignments for this course are not weighted equally—exams, for instance, are worth more than essays, which are worth more than “weekly” assignments.

In an average fall semester week,

one can expect to spend between six

and nine hours working on class

material (including reading, writing,

and, yes, contemplation).

ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURE A brief primer to filenames, file-types and uploading Assignments

Save files as first initial last name assignment number (for example, john doe would save assignment 2 as jdoe2).

I only have access to MS Word, so all files must be saved as .doc (or .docx), .rtf., or .txt. If you have MS Word, just hit save. If you have any other word processor, be sure to save your files as a rich text document (.rtf) or as a text file (.txt). This includes users of MS Works.

Finally, when you have the proper filename and file-type, upload your assignment rather than emailing it to me. Do this by clicking on the assignment and scrolling down to the bottom of the page. Then, follow the directions.

Except for discussion board assignments, quizzes, and the exams, all assignments need to be uploaded—do not copy/paste or compose on the editor.


Quiz Information: All quizzes will be taken online

using in our learning environment. They will be available in each lesson module (or follow the link to them in the lessons).

Basically, all non-exam weeks will include reading quizzes over our course readings.

Taking quizzes online can be tricky, but it usually works out fine. If there are problems, let me know.

Caution: Quizzes are timed and can only be accessed a limited number of times and only for a limited amount of time, so don’t open them unless you are ready to complete them!


Exam information (Midterm) The Midterm Exam will take place ONLINE as well. I’ll provide a brief review for the midterm exam in lesson

seven and answer questions. The exam will be timed and be limited to one attempt per

student. The exam will be available over a three-day period to make certain

that everyone has a chance to take it. The exam will have multiple choice questions, short answer

questions, and essay questions. As a result, the Assessment manager will not grade your tests for you—I’ll do the grading.

The Midterm exam is scheduled for: March 5-7

Again, the Midterm exam is ONLINE using the Assessment manager, no matter what the syllabus and exam manager say .


Exam information (Final) The Final Exam will take place ONLINE as well. I’ll provide a brief review for the Final Exam in lesson

sixteen and answer questions. The exam will be timed and be limited to one attempt

per student. The exam will be available over a three-day period to make

certain that everyone has a chance to take it. The exam will have multiple choice questions, short

answer questions, and essay questions. As a result, the Assessment manager will not grade your tests for you—I’ll do the grading.

The Final Exam is scheduled for: May 7-9

Again, the Final Exam is ONLINE using the Assessment manager, no matter what the syllabus and exam manager say .

ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURE Attendance Information:

TCC has an attendance policy, even for online courses. Attendance for this class will be based on completion of online

quizzes and exams. If you miss a quiz, you not only receive a 0 for the quiz, but will also be

marked absent for the class.

[From ICR]Student attendance in online courses has two requirements; Successful completion of the online course orientations. Active participation in the course as described in the Instructor’s

Course Requirements (ICRs) Students in an online course not completing the orientation and

those not actively participating in the course will be dropped at the discretion of their instructors.

Please note: I will not drop students for not actively participating; however, absences over and above the 15% [See table on next slide] of the course will have an impact on Financial Aid and perhaps other college functions.

ENGLISH 2332: WORLD LITERATURETerm # of

Meetings15% of Class Meetings Student Dropped

after X Days

16 week-1 day a week 16 2.4 3

16 week-2 days a week 32 4.8 5

16 week-3 days a week 48 7.2 8

13 week-1 day a week 13 1.95 2

5-week MWF 15 2.25 3

5-week TTH 10 1.5 2

8-week MTWH 32 4.8 5

8-week MW or TTH 16 2.4 3

8-week MWF 24 3.6 4

4-week 16 2.4 3

3-week 15 2.25 3

*Online Dev Ed 32 4.8 5


Withdrawal Information: Again, if you decide not to continue in the course, it is your responsibility to withdraw. You may withdraw from any course on or before the drop date.

Contact the registrar if you need to withdraw from a course.

Questions? Contact me.


I need help!!!! What do I do?First, decide what type of problem

you haveTechnical problems need to go

through Distance Learning http://dl.tccd.edu or 817.515.help

Course problems? Contact me at 817.515.7295, WTLO 4319, or [email protected].

My car broke down, my wife left me, I was fired, and my house burned down… Don’t call me first (call your mechanic, lawyer, and insurance agent first). Do call me when you get a chance though—I’ll understand.

http://dl.tccd.edu/



Almost, but before you go to the class site, there are two more activities you need to accomplish.First, visit the student guide. It’s a

helpful presentation that answers many “how do I” technical questions.

Second, take the brief online quiz over this orientation in Lesson One which ensures that you’ve done your job (reading this orientation) and that I’ve done my job (presenting the information that you’ll need to succeed).

Are we done yet?

http://dl-media.tccd.edu/~marks/student_guide/index.html

“…another fine mess you’ve gotten us into.”

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