Course Number and Title:
ENG 128 African-American Literature
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Test score or ENG 102 or higher
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This literature course traces the contributions of African-Americans from the colonial era to the present.
Additional Materials
USB drive or other storage device
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Read texts critically and compose clear and effective written responses to specific African-American texts, the motivations behind those texts, and their reception. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Analyze text and context of African-American literature as documentation of its cultural, historical, and social origins. (CCC 1, 2, 5)
- Apply various literary criticism strategies to appropriate texts and genres. (CCC 1, 2)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Read texts critically and compose clear and effective written responses to specific African-American texts, the motivations behind those texts, and their reception.
- Analyze and discuss course texts.
- Compose written assignments that apply literary components such as plot, structure, characterization, theme development, setting and historical context, and tone.
- Demonstrate proper use of documentation in written assignments.
- Analyze text and context of African-American literature as documentation of its cultural, historical, and social origins.
- Compose written assignments that critically analyze and synthesize theoretical concepts and literary components presented in the course texts.
- Demonstrate proper use of documentation in written assignments.
- Apply various literary criticism strategies to appropriate texts and genres.
- Compose written assignments that critically analyze the various stylistic treatments of language and generic conventions of African-American writing (such as slave narrative, autobiography, sermon, drama, fiction, poetry, and essay) as well as major literary movements.
- Demonstrate proper use of documentation in written assignments.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Essays and Responses - formative
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50%
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Midterm - summative
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25%
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Final Paper - summative
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25%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.