Syllabus  ENG 314: Advanced Research and Literary Analysis

 Course Description

This course emphasizes academic writing on literature, including close reading, textual analysis, and researched arguments. This course is writing intensive and is 3 credits.

 Program Message

This course emphasizes academic writing on literature, including close reading, textual analysis, and researched argument.

  Co-Requisites

Complete or be concurrently enrolled in ENG 251 - Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation

  Requirements

You should have earned at least 22 credits before taking this course.

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Signing Up for Groups

You will be choosing a group for your novel. When you are directed to do so, please be aware that you cannot sign up for a group through the Canvas App. You must go through your browser and access the class that way. Then go to People and you will see groups that you can join.

Required Resources

This course uses a low-cost, auto-access textbook. Read the information in the Textbook Information module to learn how to access your textbook, and how to opt-out of this automatic purchase, if desired.

Other course materials are available in the Course Materials List.

 Additional Resources

In addition to the textbook above, you will also choose one of the following options and purchase a Norton Critical Edition of a Text listed in that option. It must be a Norton Critical Edition as you will study the supplemental material as well as the text itself. This text will be your focus for two of our formal essays, so choose one that you'd like to read and write about.

 Proctored Exams

This course does not have any proctored exams.

 Major Assessments

You are expected to write the following papers:

• Five (5) One-page Short Response Papers
• Two (2) Five-page Analysis Essays
• One (1) Ten-page Research Paper

 Course Structure

Course Outcomes

1. Demonstrate critical reading and thinking skills that involve the analysis of primary and secondary texts.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write a researched and documented argument.

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes.

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

 Learning Model

This course is based on the BYU-Idaho Learning Model to create a motivating learning environment.

Prepare:

Dedicate time to prepare by studying the reading assignments. As you do so, you will acquire deeper learning, understanding, and appreciation of analyzing literature.

Teach One Another:

You will have opportunities to teach one another through class and group discussions. This will help you share information about critically analyzing text and help you gain knowledge of the methodology.

Ponder and Prove:

Through assignments, projects, and weekly reflections, you will have the opportunity to prove to yourself, your classmates, and your teacher that you are learning. You will also be able to ponder and record your thoughts in regard to the critical analysis of literature.

 Expectations

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback within 7 days of the due date for all assignments.

Workload

Read assigned material and write essays.

Group Work

Giving and receiving feedback (peer reviews and annotating a poem as a group). Also discuss potential directions to go for analysis of literature.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate. [If the course or department requires a different late work policy, explain that policy here.]

Retries

Retries are at the discretion of the instructor. Generally they are not permitted.

Extra Credit

The instructor may offer a small amount of extra credit through announcements. The instructor will add the extra credit awarded on an assignment and will note in the comments that the increase was because of extra credit awarded.

 Grading Scale

 University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course does require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

 Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.