Course Syllabus
Welcome
We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou K-12's global student body.
Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them.
This global course is designed through the individual sections to assist in your pacing.
Course Overview
This course is designed to be student-centered and includes many opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and skills to real life. The written assignments may include quick writes, journal entries, discussion forums, and other activities. Other written assignments may require more time and planning, such as group projects, essays and other activities.
This is an 18-week course composed of an orientation and six units of study. An AP course is more rigorous and you should expect to spend one to two hours a day with your coursework.
Course Description
Students will read challenging literary selections from classical to modern times and across genres-short fiction, poetry, and drama. Assigned readings are college level and may contain mature content. In addition, students will write extensively. Following a semester timeline, students will work directly with their teacher and other classmates by participating in an online discussion forum and live chats. This course is the second of two half units designed to help students prepare for the College Board's Advanced Placement Examination for English Literature and Composition.
Most AP courses consist of 2 semesters and you should complete semester 1 before starting semester 2. AP exams are offered early in May.
NOTE: If you enroll after the start date in an AP course, it is important that you adjust the pacing chart accordingly so you can complete your course before the scheduled AP exam dates (Links to an external site.) or use this link to find more information about Advanced Placement and to see the AP Exam Calendar (Links to an external site.)
Course Objectives
This online course will enable you to:
- Identify, explain, and apply the characteristics of the following literary traditions and kinds: pastoral poetry, carpe diem, parody, fable, and realism.
- write an effective analytical essay on a variety of literary themes and your own interpretations of assigned readings through an collaborative writing process.
- define and apply the designated vocabulary words from the reading selections as well as the designated literary terms and devices.
- identify the characteristics of literary tragedy and evaluate the tragic hero.
- evaluate how the characterization of major and minor characters contributes to the meaning and overall effect of the play. apply the four methods of characterization to your interpretation of both major and minor characters in the readings.
- identify, analyze, and articulate central themes in literature and poetry in various contexts.
- apply deliberate reading strategies for poetic interpretation that include analysis and evaluation of a poem's title, structural devices, format, and context.
- discuss the concept of journey as it applies to the grieving process and the acceptance of mortality.
- apply deliberate critical thinking strategies to the writing process using writers' perspectives on their craft and evaluate your personal approach to writing.
- identify and analyze how the plot structure affects literature.
- analyze and evaluate the effect characters have on plot and vice versa.
- evaluate the social, political, and thematic implications of each piece.
- explain the temporal and spatial setting in each piece.
- analyze the rhetorical and literary devices that writers use to create dramatic emphasis and express strong emotion.
- identify and apply various modes of literary criticism.
- identify key events in the development of the plot and the evolution of the characters throughout the play or piece of literature.
- identify the three elements of literary exchange and explain how they apply to literary analysis.
- examine how point of view shapes meaning in a literary work.
- evaluate the effects of precision and ambiguity as well as connotation and denotation in language.
Note: Not all of these objectives will occur in every lesson, but they are the basis for our study.
Required Materials
- The Norton Introduction to Literature. (Ninth edition.) Alison Booth, J. Paul Hunter, and Kelly J. Mays, eds. New York: Norton, 2005.
† Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection.
Technical Requirements
The most up-to-date requirements can be found here:
Additional requirements for the course are below:
- Speakers, headphones. Your proctor will need to have a printer and scanner available for use.
Exams
You are required to take 2 proctored exams for this course.
See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou K-12.
Midterm Exam | Final Exam | |
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Questions and Type |
Part 1: 50 multiple-choice Part 2: Essay |
Part 1: 50 multiple-choice Part 2: Essay |
Points Possible | 250 points | 250 points |
Time Limit | 2 hours total in both parts | 2 hours total |
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.
To pass the course, you must earn a minimum of 60 percent in the exams assignment group.
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You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.
The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:
Grade | Percentage |
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A | 90–100 |
B | 80–89 |
C | 70–79 |
D | 60–69 |
F | 0–59 |
After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts.
Quizzes & Assignments
You should submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.) Assignments for the course are listed at the bottom of this syllabus.
Quizzes
Quizzes are taken online. After you submit them, you’ll quickly receive a report on how you did. Unlike exams, you may use any assigned readings, your notes, and other course-related materials to complete graded quizzes and assignments.
Assignments
Assignments may require you to submit your completed work in the form of a file (such as a text document, image, audio or video recording, or multimedia presentation) or a hyperlink for grading.
You will complete 4 multiple-choice quizzes (25–35 points each) with Lessons 2, 5, 8, and 10. In addition, there are short quizzes in lessons 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 that are worth 5–10 points each. You will receive instantaneous feedback on these evaluations.
There are written assignments in most lessons. The short ones are worth 5–10 points. There are essays and/or revisions of essays submitted in lessons 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12, which are worth 15–35 points.
Canvas automatically allows students to resubmit assignments. However, students should not resubmit assignments without prior instructor approval.
Your written assignments will be submitted online.
Reading and Using Feedback
After your work has been graded, you will receive a report that provides individualized feedback and comments on your work. Look carefully at what you missed and read any corresponding feedback. Then study the lesson materials to make certain that you can accomplish the associated learning objectives.
Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit your work. Be sure to check submitted work carefully for errors (e.g. spelling, grammar, and punctuation) as they may result in points being deducted.
AP - Discussions and Chats
Participation in online discussions (e.g., discussion forums, chats, community projects, and/or instructor conferences) is expected and will factor into your overall course grade.
All online discussions described in course lesson pages are required unless your instructor notes otherwise. Your instructor may also arrange additional required chats or instructor conferences. Be sure to regularly check the course calendar and announcements from your instructor regarding upcoming discussions and requirements.
Your participation in required online discussions will be evaluated on criteria such as frequency, timeliness, thoughtfulness and effort, and overall contribution to the knowledge base and learning experience of your classmates. You are also expected to monitor and respond to posts on discussion threads which you have started or have previously contributed to; you should not simply make a post and consider the discussion “done,” because it should be an ongoing conversation with your peers and/or instructor.
Postings that begin new discussion forum threads will be reviewed based on their relevance, demonstrated understanding of course concepts, examples cited, and overall quality. Postings that respond to other students’ posts will be evaluated based on relevance, degree to which they extend discussions, and tone.
In order to earn full credit for forum participation, you must (a) respond to the provided prompt and (b) if asked, post a relevant comment to at least two of your classmates’ posts. This may entail asking a question or comparing and/or contrasting your classmate’s post with your own.
In order to earn full credit for discussion forum participation, your posts and responses must be substantive. In other words, you will not earn credit for just replying "Good post" or "I agree" to a classmate.
AP - Late Work and Absences
Work must be turned in on time for full credit. If you are unable to complete an assignment on time, contact your instructor immediately. Prior permission from the online course instructor must be obained for special circumstances to receive credit for late work. These decisions will be made on an individual basis.
You must notify your instructor if you expect to be offline for more than 1 week.
AP - Exam Prep Through LearningExpress Library
In the next section, you will find "Getting Started Resources." Within the Library Material is LearningExpress Library, which contains AP practice exams and study material, in addition to what is on the AP website.
Below we are providing you with a direct link to the College Prep Center of the LearningExpress Library. You can only launch it through this link. When you arrive, you should see "Mizzou K-12" on the left-hand side, showing that you are with our institution. You will want to create an account in order to save any work or test prep you do.
Once you click the link below, select "Prepare for your AP Exam". Please create a help ticket (Help -> Report a problem) if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Academic Integrity
Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou Academy is based on our values of ethical behavior, learning, and giving all stakeholders the benefit of the doubt. Collaboration, research, and technical literacy are vital 21st-century skills when combined with academic integrity.
Definitions
Mizzou Academy's academic integrity policy is aligned with the University of Missouri’s academic integrity policy. The definitions of what constitutes "cheating" and "plagiarism"are posted on the Provost’s Advising Council’s webpage which can be found here: https://advising.missouri.edu/policies/academic-integrity.
Issues Involving Violations of Academic Integrity
If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you are found to have demonstrated cheating or plagiarism as defined above, this is a violation of academic integrity. At your teacher's discretion, violations of academic integrity may be subject to either or both of the following actions:
- receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
- receiving an F for the course
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.
About Exams at Mizzou Academy*
*This section describes the policies of exams at Mizzou Academy. This section only applies if you have exams in your course. See the section above to see if you have exams.
ABOUT EXAMS
Your exams are online. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams.
During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam.
SCHEDULING EXAMS
Global Courses
First, request approval for your proctor. Allow enough time (2 weeks) for our office to receive your request and communicate with your chosen exam site and proctor. Mizzou Academy has approved exam sites throughout the United States and around the world.
Request Exam Date and Proctor Approval Form
- Choose a proctor and make arrangements for taking the exam.
- At least 2 weeks prior to taking your exam, submit your proctor information to Mizzou Academy
- You will be sent an email notice indicating if your chosen proctor has been approved or denied.
- Arrive at your proctor’s testing site at the scheduled time with a photo ID. At testing time, you will log into your Mizzou Academy account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.
You can also schedule with an online proctor using Examity. Review the information in the "Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)" section under the "Examity" panel. in the course syllabus.
Global Classroom Courses
If you are taking a global classroom course, work with your local teacher to identify your date of the exam and how you will be proctored. You do not need to request an exam date with the above form.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS
- Complete and review all assignments.
- Review the learning objectives; make sure you can accomplish them.
- Be prepared to explain any key terms and concepts.
- Review all the lessons, exercises, and study questions.
- Review any feedback and/or comments on your assignments and previous exams; look up answers to any questions you missed.
Additional Course Policies and links
**Not applicable to World Language courses.
Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)
View the content below to learn more about each of these elements and how they work in your Mizzou Academy Canvas course.
Canvas and Technical Support
Canvas is where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.
- courses.mizzouk12.missouri.edu
- This course is mobile-friendly. Download the mobile apps on your iOS, Android device.
- Getting Started with Canvas
- View the Getting Started Canvas Guides.
- For Canvas, Passwords, or any other computer-related technical support create a ticket in Canvas or contact Mizzou Academy Support.
- How to Get Help in Canvas
- Mizzou AcademySupport Phone: +1 855 256-4975
- Tiger Portal login - https://education.missouri.edu/mizzou-academy/
- Mizzou Academy Email - MizzouAcademy@missouri.edu
Course Summary:
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