Instructor: Dr. Steven J Zani

Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu

Phone: (409) 984-6431

Office Location and Hours: Education-1, 133 Office hours 8am-5pm

Additional Contact Information: Office Hours subject to availability due to department chair status

A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

None Required (OED and Blackboard Resources)

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

No Additional Materials.

ENGL 1301

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions. 

2. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within social/ethical, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods. 

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions.

4. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities. 

5. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature. 

Historical Influences and Distinctive Features

Periodization of American Literature

Earliest Monuments of American Literature

The Shaping of the Puritan Self

The Eighteenth-Century: The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment

American Gothic: Poe, Lovecraft

American Transcendentalism: Emerson, Thoreau

Late Romanticism: Hawthorne and Melville

The Birth of Modern Poetry: Whitman and Dickinson

Naturalism

African-American Literature from Beginnings through the Harlem Renaissance 

Contemporary American Authors

Schedule subject to change:

Week 1: Introduction to course and materials

Week 2: Creation Myths, Native American Writing & Oral Traditions

Week 3: Puritanism

Week 4: Rationalism

Week 5: Romanticism

Week 6: Transcendentalism

Week 7: Realism

Week 8: MIDTERM EXAM

Week 9: American Gothic

Week 10: Southern Gothic Lit.

Week 11: Modern Manifestos

Week 12: Research Paper Workshop

Week 13: Research Paper Due

Week 14:  Harlem Renaissance

Week 15: Final Exam Preparations

Week 16: FINAL EXAM

December 7th - subject to change

90 - 100=A 

80 - 89=B

70 - 79=C

60 - 69=D

Below 59 = F

Subject to change if scheduling/assignments change:

Quizzes- 20%

Final Exam- 20%

Midterm Exam -20%

Response Papers- 20%

Research Paper- 20%

1. Graded work will be returned in an approximate 2-week timespan

2. The Instructor reserves the right to not allow you to enter the classroom late, as this disrupts everyone who has shown up on time.

3. Students are expected to have mature decorum and participate during lectures and activities.

4. Student incivility, rudeness, or attacks of a personal nature or statements will not be tolerated, whether directed at the instructor or another student. Any student engaging in disruptive or disrespectful activities on campus or online classes will be required to cease such behavior or leave the classroom. If the behavior continues after the first warning, the student may be excluded as a student of the course.

5. In order to discuss your grade or any other issue, you should first email me at zanisj@lamarpa.edu and then a time can be set to have a phone or office meeting. 

Regular attendance in the course is mandatory and is reported to multiple departments at both the college and the ISD.

ALL WRITING SUBMITTED MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT (him or herself) ENROLLED IN THE CLASS WITH NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE.

Plagiarism: A grade of 0 for first time (whatever the assignment is). An F for the entire course if it happens again. Ignorance is NOT a defense.

Students MUST know exactly what plagiarism is and the consequences if it is committed. Plagiarism is a serious offense at the college level and will be dealt with as such. In addition, if artificial intelligence is suspected, the Instructor may have the student rewrite the assignment by hand. 

Rules for Ethical Use of AI in College English Class and Avoiding Plagiarism

1. Originality and Attribution: All work submitted must be original and created by the student. When using AI or any other technology, proper attribution must be given to the sources, tools, or models utilized in the creation of the work.
2. No Automated Content Creation: Students are not allowed to use AI or any automated content generation tools to produce entire essays, papers, or assignments. The use of AI to write complete pieces is considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
3. Prohibited AI Applications: Students may not use AI tools or language models to paraphrase or rewrite existing works, including published articles, essays, or academic papers, without proper citation and permission.
4. AI as a Supportive Tool: While students are encouraged to leverage AI for research, language checking, grammar correction, and idea generation, AI should only be used as an aid, not as a substitute for the student's own critical thinking and creativity.
5. Understanding the AI Output: If students use AI-generated content as part of their research or writing process, they must thoroughly understand the material and be able to explain it in their own words.
6. Cite AI Tools and Models: When referencing or discussing AI models or tools in your assignments, provide proper citations and acknowledge the specific resources used.
7. Avoid Plagiarism of AI-Generated Content: If AI-generated content is used in an assignment, ensure that it is properly paraphrased, cited, and integrated into the overall context of the work.
8. Individual Work Requirement: Collaboration and discussion are encouraged, but each student must submit their own original work. Sharing or copying AI-generated content between students is considered plagiarism.
9. Consult with the Instructor: If you are unsure about the ethical use of AI in a particular assignment, consult with the instructor beforehand to get clarification and guidance.
10. Educational Purpose Only: The use of AI tools should be solely for the purpose of improving writing skills, learning, and enhancing the educational experience. Exploiting AI for unfair advantages is strictly prohibited.
11. Regular Plagiarism Rules Apply: The college's standard plagiarism policies and penalties apply to any instances of AI-related plagiarism. Consequences may include failing the assignment, course, or facing disciplinary action.
12. Continuous Learning: Students are encouraged to stay informed about ethical considerations related to AI usage, plagiarism guidelines, and the college's policies on technology and academic integrity.
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Remember, the primary goal of using AI in the English class is to enhance learning, creativity, and critical thinking. Ethical use of AI tools will not only protect students from academic misconduct but also contribute to their academic growth and development as responsible scholars.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.