COURSE INFORMATION

19th Century American Literature

Assumption College

Professor Lucia Knoles

Assignments and Portfolios

There will usually be an assignment for each class. Assignments must be turned in during or before the class in which they are due.

You are responsible for keeping a portfolio which contains all of your work for the course, formal or informal. Be prepared to turn in your up-to-date portfolio whenever it is requested. You will also be expected to turn in the completed portfolio at the conclusion of the semester. Copies of all work you have done by computer (including all web and e-mail work) should be saved on disk. A complete portfolio containing all assignments (completed by their due dates) is a prerequisite for receiving a passing grade in the course.

 

Academic Honesty

You are responsible for adhering to all college standards of academic honesty. Violations of the honesty policy can result in a failing grade for an assignment or the course.

 

Attendance and Participation

You are expected to attend all classes and to function an active participant in the course. Given the nature of life, you may need to be absent on one or two occasions on account of sickness. In those cases, you should contact me as soon as possible to explain your difficulty and request permission to turn in your assignment outside of class. Other absences and any missing work may have a significant impact on your final grade.

If you want additional information about the status of your work or grade in the course at any time in the semester, please just ask. I'll also be happy to meet with you at any time to discuss your progress.

 

Special Needs

If you have a learning disability, a physical handicap, or any special need, your role is to inform me about your needs and to work with me to develop effective ways of addressing them. I am eager to collaborate with you in your pursuit of academic success.

If a problem arises which interferes with your ability to attend and/or participate in the course on a regular basis, you should meet with me as soon as possible. You should also consult with your advisor and/or the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate College to discuss your situation. Unless there is some way of resolving the problem, you may need to make arrangements to drop the course.

If you are experiencing any difficulties in understanding course work, completing course requirements, or meeting the academic standards of the course, you are responsible for seeking additional assistance. Once again you should consider meeting with me, with your advisor, with the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate College, and/or with the Director of the Academic Support Center.

 

Consultations and Getting in Touch

I would welcome the opportunity to work with you outside of class. My office is located in 201 Founders. If it is important for you to be able to reach me quickly, or if you are having difficulty contacting me for some reason, just call the English Department secretary, Mrs. LePain, at ext. 7301. She should usually be able to tell you when she expects me in, or how to get in touch with me. And if it is important, she may be able to get in touch with me quickly on your behalf.

You can call me at 767-7341. The differences in our schedules may make it difficult for me to return your phone calls, so it is generally not a good idea to leave a phone message asking that I call you to bring you up to date on a class or assignment. Probably the best way to avoid "phone-tag" is to call me during my office hours (or--even better--use e-mail). If it is important to contact me outside of office hours, my full name and phone number are listed in the phone book. Because I keep fairly early hours, I would appreciate it if you made your calls during daylight hours. Of course, call anytime in case of emergency.

My e-mail address is lknoles@eve.assumption.edu. I check my e-mail regularly, but you should not write in cases where an immediate response is critical.

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