This document provides an overview of an English literature course that focuses on analyzing fiction through reading, discussion, and writing. The course will examine a diverse range of short stories and novels and teach students to analyze fiction from multiple critical perspectives. Students will be required to actively participate in class, complete regular assignments on the class website, write two short papers, and take two exams. Grades will be based on written assignments, class participation, and exam scores. The document outlines the course policies on plagiarism, attendance, late work, and exams.

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EWRT 10Q: Green Sheet
Kim Palmore, PhD Cell Phone: 408-674-3005
Email: Palmorekim@fhda.edu Office: F1-11
Description: This course includes the intensive study of fiction as well as reading, discussion, and analysis of structure and
meaning in selected novels and short stories. In this course, we will do the following:
1. Examine the nature and variety of fictional texts and styles. Read and discuss a diverse array of fiction.
2. Engage culturally diverse voices and perspectives and study fiction from a range of perspectives, including but not
limited to national, global, ethnic, gender, and racial views.
3. Learn the standard critical discourse for fiction.
4. Analyze fiction from multiple critical perspectives.
5. Appreciate the contribution of fiction to human culture and consciousness.
Requirements:
1. Active participation in class discussions and regular attendance
2. Keeping up-to-date on the assignments and reading
• Please bring the appropriate text to each class meeting: either a hard copy or access to an electronic copy.
3. Two short but formal papers
4. Two exams
5. A series of homework posts to the class website.
6. Multiple quizzes and various in-class assignments.
Texts and Required Materials/Tools:
v Books available from the De Anza Bookstore
o Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
o Beebo Brinker by Ann Bannon
o Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren
v Books available on the website or from other sources
o Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
v Assorted short stories, articles, book chapters, and non-fiction available on the website
v A Gmail account that you will be willing to share via Wordpress, Kaizena, and Google Drive
Website:
Our class website is http://palmoreelit10q.wordpress.com. In order to do the homework, you must establish an account. To
make your own FREE Word Press account, go to wordpress.com. The system will walk you through the steps to signup for
a username or to set up your own user-friendly Word Press blog. Alternatively, you can sign into our website through
Facebook.
If you prefer not to use your own name, you may use a pseudonym. Just make sure you sign in with YOUR Word Press
username before you post on our class page so you get credit for your work. Please email me your username once you
have established which account you shall use for the quarter.
If you cannot establish your website and username, please come to my office hours as soon as possible, and I will help you
with the process. Much of our work will take place online, so establishing this connection is mandatory.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Students will be able to identify, articulate and evaluate the nature and variety of fictional texts, styles,
conventions and techniques.
2. Students will be able to analyze fiction in writing from multiple critical perspectives.

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GRADING:
Grades for this course will be based on a 600-point scale divided as follows:
Assignment My Score Point
Value
Assignment My
Score
Point
Value
Essay #1 2-3 pages 100 Website Posts 100
Essay #2 2-4 pages 100 Participation/Quizzes/Activities/ 100
Exam #1 (objective and essay) 100
Exam #2 (objective and essay) 100
Total 600 points
I will assign traditional + and - grades
Grade Points Required Grade Points Required
A 540-600 D 360-419
B 480-539 F 359 and below
C 420-479
CLASS POLICIES:
Essay Submission:
All out of class essays are to be submitted to me electronically before the class period in which they are due.
1. Before you submit your essay, please save your file as your last name and the number 2, like this: Smith 2. That
will help me keep your essays organized.
2. Submit your essay through Kaizena, a Google Drive add-on, at https://kaizena.com/palmoreessaysubmissiongmail.
Or simply use the link on our class website home page. This system allows me to respond to your essay with both
voice and written comments and to insert helpful links.
3. Sign in to your Google Account and allow Kaizena access to your Google Drive.
4. Click on the “Ask Dr. Kim Palmore for feedback” link.
5. Choose your document from your Google Drive. You will be directed to a new page to choose a delivery box from
a drop down menu.
6. Add your essay to the appropriate ELIT box (Essay #1 or #2). Then, click the “Ask for feedback” button again.
7. Once I have graded your paper, Kaizena will automatically share with you the link to the Google document in the
comments section — located on the top-right corner of the Google document.
8. Click on the highlighted sections of the paper to find both audio and written comments concerning your essay or
links to materials that will help you improve your writing.
De Anza Free Tutoring: Smart Thinking
1. De Anza offers free writing tutoring for students. You will find the url for this page here
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/onlinetutoring/ and a link on our class website. If you choose to use this
service (which may prove to be very helpful) please submit copies of your “live whiteboard tutoring sessions.”
The services they offer include the following”
Ø Interact with a live tutor
Ø Submit a question and receive a reply from a tutor
Ø Submit an essay or paper for a tutor to review and receive feedback
Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism includes quoting or paraphrasing material without documentation and copying from other students or professionals.
Intentional plagiarism is a grave offense; the resulting response will be distasteful. Depending upon the severity, instances of
plagiarism may result in a failing grade for the paper or the course and possible administrative action. All assignments will be
scanned and scrutinized for academic dishonesty. Please refer to your handbook for more information regarding
plagiarism.
Attendance:
Attendance is a significant part of this course, and success in this course depends on regular attendance and active
participation. Participation points will be part of our daily activities. If you are not in class, you cannot earn these points.
You should save absences for emergencies.
It is your responsibility to talk to me your absences or other conflicts. Work done in class cannot be made up. Also, please
arrive on time, as you will not be able to make up work completed before you arrive, including quizzes and exams.

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Conduct, Courtesy, and Electronic Devices:
In this class, we will regularly engage in the discussion of topics that may stir passionate debates. Please speak freely and
candidly; however, while your thoughts and ideas are important to me and to the dynamics of the class, you must also
respect others and their opinions. Courtesy will allow each person to have the opportunity to express his or her ideas in a
comfortable environment.
Courtesy includes but is not limited to politely listening to others when they contribute to class discussions or while they
give presentations, not slamming the classroom door or walking in front of classmates giving presentations if you do arrive
late, and maintaining a positive learning environment for your fellow classmates. To help maintain a positive learning
environment, please focus on the work assigned, and do not text-message in class. If your behavior becomes disruptive to
the learning environment of the class, you may be asked to leave and/or be marked absent.
Participation:
Participation includes doing all work asked of you inside and outside of class, maintaining a positive learning environment
for your classmates, and contributing to class discussion. Participation points are accrued based on your in class
participation.
Late Work:
I do not accept late work. I do, however, extend an opportunity to revise your first essay for a better grade. If you miss the
essay due date, you may submit that essay when the revisions are due. Revised and late essays receive no feedback.
Quizzes:
I may decide to include pop quizzes from time to time to ensure you are completing all readings in a timely fashion. There
are no make up opportunities for quizzes.
Exams:
We will have two exams during the quarter. There are no make-up tests. If you miss a test and have a valid excuse, you may
take it in lieu of submitting a revised or late essay.
Appointments:
You can schedule an office visit with me by using the appointment finder on the class website. Alternatively, you can just
drop by to see if I have a vacancy, but I don’t recommend this method if you have an important issue to discuss. Or, you
can email me if you need to make an appointment outside of my formal office hours.
Adding and Dropping:
Adding and dropping this class is the responsibility of the student. Please observe all deadlines regarding the same should
you wish to add or drop this class.
Educational Use of Student Papers:
Occasionally, I retain copies of written work to share with this class or future sections of the course; selections of student
work used in these ways will be anonymous. However, if you absolutely object to the use of your work in these ways,
please let me know now, so that I can respect your preference.