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Introduction To Folklore 1053 Course Syllabus Spring 2020
Introduction To Folklore 1053 Course Syllabus Spring 2020
1. COURSE TITLE
ENG 1053 Introduction to Folklore 1053 Lecture
2. FACULTY INFORMATION
● Rebecca Davis
● CR 101D
● (580) 387-7467
● [email protected]
● 3-4 MWF and 3-5 TTh
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENG 1053- A classic and general introduction to the theories, origins, forms, and
characteristics of folklore is provided in this course. It also provides a background in
folklore terminology, genres, motifs in folklore and serves as a supplementary course to
other folklore.
Prerequisite: None.
Essays: Students are required to complete a two (2) formal essays for a total of 60% of the final
grade. Both essays are required. All essays must be submitted to turnitin.com. Instructions will
be provided. Students will be required to submit hard copy drafts upon request.
Essays must be saved in Word 97-2003 or above in order to be submitted successfully. Essays must
follow standard MLA guidelines. Include the following information in the upper left hand corner of
the essay:
Student’s Name
Ms. Davis
ENG 1053. Section number
Date
Essays not turned in on time will receive one letter grade off for each day late. Any essay more
than three days late will not be accepted and is considered non-existent, which will result in an F or
W in the course.
Students who have submitted all essays will be able to revise one previously submitted essay
during Revision Week for a possible higher grade on the essay.. Students will not be allowed to
revise essays that were not submitted. A deadline for essay revision will provided. No late
revisions will be accepted.
Written work in ENG 1053 should be relatively free of errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation,
and spelling. Essays will be graded according to the following standards:
A/90-100% Superior work; original, concise, in-depth treatment of topic; excellent development and
organization; insightful use of research; varied sentence patterns; novel word choice; virtually free of
surface errors.
B/80-89% Above average work; adequate treatment of topic; good organization and development;
appropriate use of research; conventional word choice few surface errors.
C/70-79% Average work; predictable treatment of topic; less thorough development; adequate use of
research; common word choice; some surface errors.
D/60-69% Below average work; contains significant errors in development and/or organization;
insufficient or inappropriate research; numerous surface errors.
F/59%-below Unacceptable work; does not address the assigned topic; lacks development and/or
organization; contains no research or invalid research; contains repeated surface errors.
There may be opportunities for bonus points during the semester, but this is at the instructor’s
discretion. Bonus points can be used to enhance a grade in the course but cannot move a grade
from failing to passing the course.
Quizzes: Quizzes (approximately four) are worth a total of 20% of the final grade in the course. To
determine content comprehension, a variety of assessment techniques including but not limited to
the following will be used: identification, definition, listing, providing examples, paraphrasing,
illustrating, supporting, critiquing, and creating. Quizzes will be graded according to the following
scale:
A=90% and above correct
B=80%-89% correct
C=70%-79% correct
D=60%-69% correct
F=59% and below correct
Tests: Tests (approximately two) are worth a total of 20% of the final grade in the course. To
determine content mastery, a variety of assessment techniques including but not limited to the
following will be used: identification, definition, listing, providing examples, paraphrasing,
illustrating, supporting, critiquing, and creating. Tests will be graded according to the following
scale:
A=90% and above correct
B=80%-89% correct
C=70%-79% correct
D=60%-69% correct
F=59% and below correct
Students will have the opportunity to make up missed tests at the end of the semester on a
day set by the instructor if the test grade will mathematically help the overall grade in the
course.
If an instructor is going to require a student to use social media as an
assignment, it must be in the syllabus!!!!!!!!
7. COURSE OUTLINE
The following example is a tentative schedule of the material to be covered is this course:
Absences are either excused or unexcused, with the exception of college sponsored
activities. Individual instructors will determine whether an absence is to be
excused. An excused absence allows a student to make up, within a reasonable
length of time, any course requirement misse4d due to the absence. An unexcused
absence means that the student will not be permitted to make up course work
missed as a result of the absence. However, when absences (either excused or
unexcused) become so excessive that in the judgment of the instructor the student
cannot perform the requirement of the course, the instructor may administratively
withdraw the student from the course.
● USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT: Murray State
College encourages the use of technology throughout the institutional environment.
However, the use of such devices may be disruptive and disrespectful of others in certain
instances. Therefore, every student is required to adhere to the following policy regarding
the use of electronic devices within the course environment.
Policy Statement
1. Instructors may restrict or prohibit the use of personal electronic devices in his
or her classroom, lab, or any other instructional setting. An instructor may
allow students to use laptops or other devices for taking notes, class work,
research, or viewing electronic textbooks.
2. Students may be directed to turn off electronic devices if the devices are not
being used for approved class purposes. If the student does not comply, the
student may be asked to leave the classroom or have other disciplinary
action taken.
3. In establishing restrictions, instructors must make reasonable
accommodations for students with disabilities. At the start of the semester,
students with disabilities who require electronic devices for their day-to-day
functioning are to advise the ADA and Disability Services Compliance Officer in
the Academic Advisement Center.
4. The course instructor reserves the right to withdraw previously granted
approval for the use of an electronic device, on an individual or blanket basis, if
in the instructor’s best judgment; continued use of such device detracts from the
effectiveness of the classroom learning environment.
5. Specific to this course, please make sure that cell phones, pagers, and all other
mobile devices are turned off before class begins. Not texting in class.
9. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK
o The instructor will provide feedback on grades and assignments within a week of
student turning-in/posting the assignment.
o The instructor will respond to student emails, phone calls, discussion postings
within 48 working hours.
o Students will be notified if response-time of feedback will be altered so adjustments
can be made.
● TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Students will be able to use email and send attachments in Microsoft word formats.
2. Students will be creating and submitting files in Microsoft word processing program formats
“doc” or “docx”.
3. Student will need to know how to successfully copy and paste.
4. Students will need to know how to submit to turnitin.com.
5. Students will need to know how to use Microsoft Word.
Academic Support Services are available to meet the needs of our students. For further
information or to schedule an advisement session, please contact the MSC-Tishomingo
Academic Advisement Center at (580) 387-7201 or the MSC-Ardmore Advisement Center
at (580) 319-0370.
The Student Success Center is located in the library on the Tishomingo campus and offers
individual and online tutoring services, peer-led learning, and group study activities for a
variety of subjects and courses. The Student Success Center also houses a writing lab
where students can schedule an in-person or online appointment for assistance with
writing assignments. For detailed information about services provided, please visit the
SSC's website at https://www.mscok.edu/academics/student-success-center
LIBRARY
● TUTORING SERVICES
The Help Center in Tishomingo is located in the Library Resource Center which is housed
in the Library Science Building. The Ardmore Help Center is located in Room 228 at UCSO.
Both campuses provide tutoring to MSC students in a variety of subject areas, including but
not limited to English, Mathematics, and Science.
The Office of Student Support Services is a federally-funded program designed to meet the
special needs of the student. The program goal is to improve the retention and graduation
rate of targeted students. The main emphasis of the program is to provide a special
environment in which students can come for assistance in meeting their academic,
personal, career, and social needs.
Students must be enrolled as a MSC student and need academic support. In addition, you
must belong to one of following student groups: First-generation college student, Low
income, or Disabled. The Student Support Services provides academic advisement, career
counseling, extensive tutorial assistance, financial aid information, and referrals to campus
and community resources. For further information, students may contact the Student
Support Services office at (580) 387-7262.
Testing Services are available for faculty approved proctored exams and make-up tests at
the Tishomingo and Ardmore Campuses. After the faculty submits a request for testing
services, the student is required to make arrangements with the testing center coordinator
at the appropriate testing site to complete the test in the allotted time. Off-site, faculty
approved, proctored testing is available, but must be arranged through the testing center
coordinator.
Proctored Exams for Students who are outside of the MSC area:
If a student is not able to attend one of the MSC Testing Centers, students will need to set up
an account with ProctorU. A student can find a link to access the MSC ProctorU website in
their blackboard course under the “Testing Center” button. The student will find the
information needed about required technology (web cameras, microphone, high speed
internet). If you have any questions, please contact one of the MSC Testing Centers.
Murray State College is committed to providing equal access to College programs and services
for all students. Under College policy and federal and state laws, students with documented
disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation to ensure the student has an equal
opportunity to perform in class. If any member of the class has such a disability and needs
special academic accommodation, please report to the Testing Centers before the end of the
first week of the semester. On the Tishomingo Campus, contact the Testing Center at (580)387-
7304 located in LS119. On the Ardmore campus, contact the Testing Center at 580/220-2875
located in the UCSO main building. Reasonable accommodation may be arranged after
verification of ADA needs. Do not hesitate to contact the instructor if any assistance is needed
in this process.
The student sexual misconduct policy is in the MSC Student Handbook, which can be found
on the Current Student Section of the MSC website: www.mscok.edu. There students will
find the policies, definitions, procedures and resources.