This document provides information about an ELIT 48C course on American literature since 1914, including: 1. Contact information for the professor and details about establishing accounts on the class website for completing homework assignments. 2. An overview of the course objectives, which are to explore the American Dream theme through diverse writers and understand its evolution. 3. Requirements including attendance, keeping up with readings, papers, exams, website posts, and other assignments. 4. Details about texts, grading scale, class policies on submissions, attendance, conduct, participation, exams and late work.

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ELIT 48C: Green Sheet
Kim Palmore, PhD Cell Phone: 408-674-3005 (texting is fine)
Email: Palmorekim@fhda.edu Office: F11-1
Office Hours M/T/W/Th 7:00-7:15 AM and
9:45-10:15 AM
Or by appointment
Website:
Our class website is http://palmoreelit48C2x.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 and click on the large, orange button that says, “Get
started here.” The system will walk you through a series of steps that will allow you to set up your own user-friendly Word
Press blog, sign up for just a user name, or sign in with your Facebook account. Make sure you sign in with YOUR Word
Press username before you post on our class page so you get credit for your work.
If you prefer not to use your own name, you may use a pseudonym. Please email me your username if it is significantly
different from your real name.
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.
Course Objectives:
This course will focus on the prose and poetry of American writers since 1914. The American dream theme will include
perspectives from a diverse cross-section of writers. We will explore the evolution of the dream through the eyes of
women, people of color, gays and lesbians, and working class Americans. The course will include an introduction to the
authors and some audio or video readings by the authors themselves. By the end of the course, students will be familiar
with an array of important American writers and have an understanding of the trajectory of the American dream from 1918
to the end of the 20th
Century.
Requirements:
1. Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions.
2. Keeping up-to-date on the assignments and reading.
3. Two formal papers.
4. Two exams.
5. A series of posts to the class website
6. Tests, quizzes, or in-class assignments.
Texts and Required Materials:
Available at the De Anza Bookstore
Ø Baym, et al., The Norton Anthology of American Literature. 8th ed., Vol. D—"Between the Wars
1914-1945."
Ø Baym, et al., The Norton Anthology of American Literature. 8th ed., Vol. E—"Literature since 1945."
Available online and from local booksellers
Ø The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (There is a link to the full text novel on the website).
Ø The Road by Cormac McCarthy (Buy it, Borrow it, Beg for it, or read it online).
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be assessed on their ability to do the following:
Ø Read and discuss literary works of this period from a range of ethnic, gender, cultural, national, and global
perspectives
Ø Demonstrate an understanding of the social and historical contexts as well as prevailing interpretive approaches to
literary works.
Ø Analyze literary works from multiple, clearly defined critical perspectives
Ø Appreciate the contribution of literary works from this period to American culture
Ø Participate in a diverse community of critical readers.

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GRADING:
Grades for this course will be based on a 700-point scale divided as follows:
Assignment My Score Point
Value
Assignment My
Score
Point
Value
Essay #1 100 Website Posts 100
Essay #2 100 Participation/Quizzes/Activities/ 100
Exam #1 (Midterm) 100
Exam #2 (Comprehensive Final) 200
Total 700 points
Grade Points Required Grade Points Required
A 630-700 D 420-489
B 560-629 F 0-419
C 490-559
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 essay number, 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. You may want a dedicated Gmail
account for this class.
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. If excessive absences become a problem, you may be dropped from this course (see your handbook for more
on De Anza’s official attendance policy). Tardies and early departures may count as absences.

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It is your responsibility to talk to me your absences or other conflicts. Work done in class cannot be made up. If you must
be absent, please arrange with a classmate to get assignments and notes. Also, please arrive on time, as you will not be able
to make up work completed before you arrive, including quizzes.
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. We will discuss appropriate use of computers and tablets. Do not text-
message in class; if you have an emergency communication, please step outside. 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.
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. They will likely be identification, short answer, and essay style. I will offer one
make up opportunity only for students with undeniable inability to take the test: doctor’s note, court date, or other
documented excuse.
Late Work:
I do not accept late work. If you miss an essay due date, you may submit it as a revision. This will keep you from getting
feedback on your work.
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. 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.