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Writing Assignments
Writing is an essential step in the process of literary analysis.
Details on the requirements of each assignment will be given two
weeks before the due date. Papers must be turned in at the beginning
of the seminar they are due. No late papers will be accepted.
Writing a literary analysis is an opportunity to document your
interpretation of a literary text. The writing you submit must be your
own it is acceptable to quote or paraphrase what authors have
written, but you must give credit where credit is due. The Purdue
Online Writing Lab provides a guide for MLA in-text citations and works
cited. Please go to the following address to learn more about the basics
of proper citing: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
The use of secondary sources should be minimal unless required.
These are your papers your analyses therefore, the majority of the
writing must be yours.
The use of plagiarism is not tolerated. Each paper you submit will
be subject to an electronic plagiarism test. Any plagiarism found in
your papers will result in an automatic failure of the course.
Technology Policy
The use of cell phones is prohibited in class. If you have an
emergency, please excuse yourself from class to avoid any disruptions.
Laptops are not necessary for class discussions and analysis.
Please keep your computers in your backpack or at home.
Learning Accommodations
If you need learning accommodations, please notify me in private
as soon as possible. I will make the necessary accommodations to
ensure you are successful in the text analysis seminars.
Office Hours
I understand this course will be challenging and I am here to
help. Whether you would like support on class assignments or simply
want to practice your English, please feel free to make an
appointment.
Schedule of Assignments
September 30:
Seminar Syllabus and Introduction
October 7:
No class
October 14:
November 18:
No class
November 25:
Gloria Anzaldua, El Sonavabitche
Judith Ortiz Cofer, The Witchs Husband
December 2:
Carlos Bulosan, Be American
December 9:
Amy Tan, Half and Half
December 16:
Gerald Vizenor, Almost Browne
Winter Holiday: December 20 January 2
January 6:
Leslie Marmon Silko, Lullaby
Joy Harjo, The Flood
January 13: Final Paper Due