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Southern Utah University

Fall Semester 2025

IW: Intro to Lit Studies (Face-to-Face)

ENGL 2400-01

Course:	ENGL 2400-01
Credits:	3
Term:	Fall Semester 2025
Department:	ENGL
CRN:	32261

Course Description

An introduction to the study of literature for the English major, which emphasizes the analysis of literature in all genres (poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction), understanding literary terminology as it applies to the textual studies, the development of analytical and interpretive skills through close reading and writing, and an introduction to the principles of documentation and research. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-

Required Texts

· The Norton Introduction to Literature, Portable 15th Edition. Ed. Kelly J. Mays, W.W. Norton, 2023. ISBN: 978-1-324-08702-1

· Passing by Nella Larsen (electronic version or you may purchase a copy)

· Additional Readings are provided as OER material and are available through the Canvas website.

Learning Outcomes

Communication: Students develop and express ideas and will be able to do so in a variety of ways, namely in writing, by speaking, visually, kinesthetically, through design or aurally.

Critical Thinking: Students demonstrate disciplined processes of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Inquiry & Analysis: Inquiry: Students systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments. Analysis: Students break complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.

Course Requirements

Course Assignments:

Participation:

Because class attendance improves your learning and is where the most important content is shared, there are points attached to in-class attendance and participation. You will submit 20 short participation check-in assignments over the course of the semester. (5 points each)

Reading Responses:

You will submit ten 1-2 page reading responses addressing particular texts and class concepts. See the schedule for due dates and the Canvas assignment for more details.

Rough Draft/ Conference – Poetry Essay:

You will attend a conference with the professor. A complete rough draft is due at the conference. Conferences should last 10-15 minutes. You will need to submit the conference preparation form (on Canvas) to schedule your conference time.

Poetry Essay:

You will submit a 2-4-page comparison/contrast essay on two poems. The essay should demonstrate the student’s ability to engage in close reading or literary analysis. See Canvas for more assignment details.

Peer Review – Short Story:

You will bring a completed draft to class for Peer Review. You will provide constructive and specific feedback on the essay based on class instruction. You will use feedback provided by your classmates to revise your paper before submitting the final draft.

Short Story Essay:

You will submit a 3-5-page analytical essay on a short story we did not discuss in class. The essay should demonstrate the student’s ability to engage in close reading AND literary analysis. You are required to find and integrate credible sources for this assignment. See Canvas for more assignment details.

Final Exam:

You will be assigned a short essay as a take home portion of the exam. The rest of the exam will take place in class and will consist of matching literary terms and definitions, character and setting identities, and short answer questions.

Course Outline

Schedule of Assignments and Activities:

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

Late Work:

No late daily grades will be accepted.
If you will not be able to submit a major assignment on time, you may request a 48-hour extension as long as the request is placed at least 24 hours before the due date and time and you haven’t missed over a week and a half of class days (MW F= 5, TR = 3). You will need to provide a specific reason for requesting the extension.
If you do not request an extension, you may submit late assignments for up to one week after the due date with a 50% penalty on the assignment grade.
Work is due at the beginning of class for hard copies and the Canvas due date/time for Canvas assignments. Make sure that you submit your work to Canvas by the scheduled time. Even if you are not present in class, your work should be.
Late work and Extensions will be graded when the instructor has time and with limited instructor feedback.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all Canvas assignment submissions go through. You may set the program to send you a notification. Computer error is not a legitimate excuse for late work, so submit earlier and double-check submissions.
No late work or extra credit will be accepted during finals week.

Rewrites:

· Students are encouraged to rewrite all of their major papers. You may not revise reading responses.

· Students can earn up to ten percent of the original grade on their papers, depending on the level of revision. Students who only correct the grammatical errors I have already marked will receive minimal points. Students should clearly indicate (highlights or underlining) all changes made to the essay.

· Students have one week after receiving the papers back to complete a rewrite.

· Rewrites will be graded after I am completely caught up on all other grading.

· The professor will not respond to emailed drafts, either before or after they are graded. If you would like feedback on a paper, schedule a conference during office hours.

Attendance Policy

Attendance policy will be provided by the inAttendance:

SUU defines excused absences as university-sanctioned travel per policy 6.3 with formal documentation given to the instructor before the travel takes place. Note, however, that all other absences—including illness, family emergency, etc.—are not covered by the official SUU absence policy. Therefore, you should communicate with me about your absences clearly and in advance if possible.

Generally, your grade will benefit from frequent and engaged attendance. If you miss more than two weeks of class (6 absences for MWF and 4 absences for TR), I will no longer accept work from you until we have an in-person meeting to create an improvement plan you will sign. You must meet the terms of the improvement plan to earn a passing grade for the class. These absences are discretionary, but please use them responsibly and be mindful that absence from class is not an excuse for missed work. Please be aware of any required class readings and deadlines during your absence.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

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