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Where love reaches beyond knowledge
Hybrid Course Syllabus
LIT201 – Introduction to Literature
Hybrid Course Syllabus – LIT201 Introduction to
Literature 1
Updated 1/16/2019
Course Identification
Title Introduction to Literature
Section LIT201
Pre-requisites N/A
Location Online and On Campus
Course Format Hybrid
Credit Hours 3
Instructor Information
Name Philip Cunill
Email [email protected]
Phone 786-514-1045
Course Description
This course shows the general student how to understand the distinctive forms and meanings of poems,
plays, and fiction, and key notions such as character, plot, and imagery. Works illustrate individual and
social experiences at different places and times in the global community. This course develops and
reinforces written communication skills. Topics in Literature shall be discussed from a multicultural
perspective to help students to enlarge their multicultural views.
Course Overview
Introduction to Literature seeks to stimulate the interest in reading literature for pleasure and intellectual
entertainment, and show the basic and distinctive structures of fiction, poetry, and drama. It also seeks to
develop students’ interpreting skills through the study of varied literary texts from multicultural
environments. The study of the elements of literary analysis such as character, setting, plot, conflict,
climax, theme, and point of view will promote the acquisition of these skills and develop critical thinking
in other areas as well. The course seeks to expand knowledge of these multicultural environments
through its literature.
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
Developing interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama.
Promoting cultural knowledge through the study of literature.
Understanding of the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts.
Developing the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis.
Course Instructional Methods
This course will be Hybrid, which is a mix of Online and On Campus sessions. It will be taught using a
variety of instructional methods including but not limited to lecture, class discussion, small group work,
project creation, electronic discussion, presentations, and role-plays.
Hybrid Course Syllabus – LIT201 Introduction to
Literature 2
Updated 4/19/2019
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Required Reading
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Suggested Reading Other works or articles directly related to stories studied may be suggested.
Other Resources Other sources that could be insightful to issues discussed may be
recommended.
Course Resources
Labs/Learning Centers Computers, laptops, and iPads with access to the ...
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2. Studying at SRI International
KEY STAFF
• Jane Roberts: RTO Director
• Raelene King: Head Trainer
• Quentin Underhill:
Manager Student Concierge Services
• June Menzies: Student Counsellor
4. Self-Paced orientation:
Open the Student Portal in Internet Explorer
Click on SRI Orientation
Open the PowerPoint in full screen mode
Use your
headphones to
watch videos
SRI
INTERNATIONAL
ORIENTATION
5. • Classes are scheduled from Monday and Friday
Session times each day:
8.30am – 11.30am
12.00pm – 3.00pm
• You will be able to see your timetable 1 month in advance
• BUT check every week on Fridays for room/class changes
• Assessment weeks are scheduled throughout the course
• Students will be given notice of any timetable change
Timetable – session times
8. Check your timetable every
week – rooms may change, even if
your class is the same
A class and room list is also
available in the foyer
each week
Checking your timetable
9. • Classes are held in various rooms – check your
timetable
• Computer rooms Queen St - Level 1 and 7
After classes:
All equipment turned off
Chairs pushed into place
Desks left neat and tidy
Rubbish in bins
No eating or drinking in classrooms
Classrooms
10. • Your belongings should be kept with you at all times.
• Books cannot be left in the building overnight.
• You should not leave your possessions in classrooms or the
computer room during lunch or other breaks.
Lost Property
• check with Teachers and Resource Centre (level 2)
Personal belongings
11. Electronic items
•Mobiles must be switched off while you are in class and
must only be used during the break times
•MP3 players, iPods and the use of headsets (listening to
music) are not allowed in class unless specific to your online
tutorial
If you are seen using any electronic devices during exams or
assessment, it will be considered as cheating according to
the student Code of Conduct
12. If English is not your first language, you need to
continue to develop you language skills throughout
your course to prepare for work/university.
Please use ENGLISH ONLY in class
Review new vocabulary each night
Limit your use of dictionaries in class
Try to work with students of different nationalities
Need extra support?
Ask your Teacher
See the Counsellor
Language support and development
13. If you are experiencing challenges with:
•Studying
•Assignment writing
•Time management – work/life/study balance
•Referencing
•Any other assessment related topics
•Referral/advice for health and well-being
Please make an appointment via the Student Portal
Academic counselling
14. A student is considered to be achieving satisfactory course progress if
they are passing at least 50% of their competencies in a study period.
If you are not achieving satisfactory progress, you may be issued with a
Course Progression Warning letter and we will implement an Intervention
Strategy to help you complete your course. This may include:
• Resist or repeats
• Extra tuition/study support
• Change to study load
• Extension of course
If, after the Intervention Strategy has been put in place, you fail to
achieve satisfactory progress in a second consecutive compulsory study
period, you will be issued with an Intention to Report for Unsatisfactory
Progress.
Course progress
15. If you need to:
•Suspend/defer your studies
•Cancel your course
•Transfer to another school
•Extend your course
meet with the Head Trainer and complete a Request
for Enrolment Variation
Supply additional evidence as required
Variations may incur fees and affect your CoE
Course variations
16. Holidays
Holiday periods are built into the structure of each course -
see Academic Calendar.
The school also closes for the last 2 weeks of December
each year.
Additional holidays will NOT be granted –
you must apply for suspension of your course
if you have compassionate or compelling
circumstances (with evidence)
19. • Competency based training is an approach to learning that places
emphasis on learning skills and knowledge to enable a person to
work effectively in their industry area.
• When students can demonstrate the requirements of the unit,
they are assessed as:
C = Competent
• If you cannot perform these skills you are assessed as:
NC = Not Competent
After your competency has been assessed, you can access your
results on iLearn
Competency based training (CBT)
20. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) is available
to all students.
• RPL means that students may receive recognition for any previous
learning, work or life experience
• To apply for a Credit Transfer/RPL, complete application form - available
on Student Portal
• You may make an appointment to discuss your credit transfers/RPL’s
with Rae King via the Student Portal
• It is recommended that you apply during the first week of your course
You MUST apply for an RPL within 1 week of commencement of the
unit
All RPL/CT applications will be processes within a three (3) week
period.
Students are required to keep attending
classes until assessment of the RPL/CT
application is finalised.
21. Course completion
Certificates
Certificates are issued within 21 days after you finish your course
ALL fees must be paid to receive your certificate
For more information on certificates and grades, see your Student
Handbook
22. Finance – international students
• Sarina Russo Institute does not send out payment reminders to
international students – check your payment plan on your Letter of
Offer.
• It remains the responsibility of the student to ensure payment is
made on time. Late fees apply.
Non-payment of fees may be reported to the Dept of
Immigration and your CoE cancelled
Certificate Awards and Statement of Results and/or Attainments
will not be issued while there are outstanding fees
• It is the students responsibility to ensure their contact details are
always up to date.
23. Finance – payment options
• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) or EFTPOS - payable at Reception on Ground
floor
• Direct Deposit into our National Aust Bank Account
• Direct Debit from a nominated personal bank account (please see Finance
for an authorization form)
• Credit Card - Automatic monthly deduction from a nominated credit card
(please see Finance for an authorization form)
24. For account queries please call:
3001 7870 or 3001 7876
Or email:
deposits@sarinarusso.com.au
Finance – contact details
25. Complaints & Appeals Policy
Students have access to a fair and free complaints and appeals
process:
Attendance issues
Course assessment/grades
Any other academic or non-academic issue
Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and
Procedure in your orientation booklet.
26. All appeals require EVIDENCE for a result to be changed, or for low
attendance to be considered.
EVIDENCE includes but is not limited to the following:
A Medical Certificate issued from an AUSTRALIAN doctor
at the time you were sick, stating the specific problem.
Consultation with SRI staff member at the time of the
incident.
Other documented evidence such as typhoon in
homeland.
Appeals
- attendance or assessment
27. All appeals require EVIDENCE
Acceptable EVIDENCE is not:
A Medical Certificate from an overseas doctor issued to
another person.
A backdated medical certificate.
Consultation with SRI staff member many weeks after
the event.
An email with no specific information such as dates,
events or times.
An email at the end of the course saying you were sick
but took medicine from home.
Appeals
- attendance or assessment
28. Visa requirements
Student visa conditions include:
Have a course of study (with CoE’s)
Maintain satisfactory attendance (above 80%)
Maintain satisfactory course progress
Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight (in study periods)
Provide your current address to your school
Have health cover (OSHC) for your visa period
All students should be aware of their visa conditions.
29. Visa requirements
Other visas (Working Holiday, Student Dependent,
Tourist): make sure you are aware of your visa
conditions regarding Study and Work allowances
ALL VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can
remain in Australia (your visa end date)
Click here for more information
All students should be aware of their visa conditions.
30. Attendance
To get the best out of your study, you should attend every lesson.
if you arrive late to class, you may be marked absent
if you are sick for more than 2 days, see a doctor and bring a
medical certificate to Student Services
Please note you are NOT marked present if you have a
medical certificate – these are kept on your student record
below 80%: risk being reported to Department of Immigration
below 80%: you will NOT pass the course
All students, regardless of visa, must have over 80% to
receive a certificate
31. Code of Conduct
UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT INCLUDES…
Harassment of staff or other students
Threatening behaviour
Sexual harassment
Bullying
Cheating or stealing
Bringing OR being under the influence of
alcohol or drugs at school
Students are in a professional environment and are expected to
behave in a respectful manner.
32. Student Areas
•Level 1 & 7 (kitchens)
•Level 2
Fridges & microwaves (level 1 & 7)
Eat your lunch
Tables and chairs (level 1 & 2)
Vending machines (level 1)
Student information
Recreation/relaxation
Click here to see photos
34. Your student ID
Print in the computer labs and
resource centre
Discounts: movies, tourist
attractions
Please carry your ID every
day
Elisapeta
AH HI
ENGLISH
Expiry: 21 Dec 2013
FULL TIME 80000
35. Academic Co-ordinators
Talk about problems relating to classes
Discuss your study goals/progress
Discuss attendance
Advice for health services and
general problems/wellbeing
Email for an appointment
SRIUniversityAccess@sarinarusso.com.au
37. You should:
Have at least intermediate ENGLISH
Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER apply here
Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT
Have a reasonable length of stay in Brisbane
Have PERMISSION to work in Australia
Student VISA: max 40 hours per fortnight
Working Holiday VISA: Unlimited working hours
Tourist/visitor – no work allowed
more information
Working in Australia
38. Working in Australia - assistance
Regular Joblinx workshops – higher level students
Joblinx office is in room 701
To find out more
39. Accommodation for students
1. Homestay with an Australian family
more information
1. Specialist student accommodation, for example:
Uniresort, Urbanest, The Pad
2. Privately rented accommodation (house, apt)
There are laws regarding renting in Queensland to protect
you – please follow them!
more information
41. Safety in our building
Building is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri
Some floors are open on weekends
Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold
open! ALARMED
Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the
building.
TOILETS are located in the front stairwells,
disabled toilets are located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5
Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits
Follow staff directions during an evacuation
42. Emergency Services – FREE call:
Ambulance Police Fire
LEARN your ADDRESS
and TELEPHONE
number!
43. Other Assistance
After Hours Helpline:
1800 994 989
PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE
NOW
Use this Free App:
click for more information
45. Your Health
See a GP (General practitioner) if you are sick
Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness
Know your OSHC health insurance fund
Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for
health advice and buy medicines
Carry your medication prescription in English
First Aid is available at school
click for more information
46. Always wash your hands well and often
Always use tissues and throw away
afterwards
Always cover your mouth/nose if you
cough or sneeze
If you are very sick, stay at home to rest
Visit a doctor or chemist
Staying healthy in Winter
47. Staying healthy in Summer
Drink plenty of
water during hot
weather
Water coolers are in
kitchens and
throughout the
building
51. Brisbane Transport
concession tickets on public transport
Purchase ADULT tickets (BLUE go card)
Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane:
cheaper than paper tickets
‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F)
and all weekends and public holidays
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
click for more information
52.
53. Brisbane Transport
Always carry your student ID and your Go card – you can be
fined if you don’t show your student ID
You should use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport
in Brisbane – this is much cheaper than paper tickets
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
Elisapeta
AH HI
BUSINESS
Expiry: 21 Dec 2013
FULL TIME 80000
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Brisbane Transport
Other transport options include:
Nightlink services: weekends/holidays
CityCycle
FREE services – CityHopper Ferry,
Spring Hill Loop and City Loop (buses)
click on images for more
information
55. Brisbane and surrounding areas
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Moreton Bay
Islands
Brisbane
click for
Google Map
57. Need more information?
Community Telephone Directory in your
Student Handbook
Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall
Student Hub – level 2
Student Concierge Services
58. Smoking
If you smoke in a smoke-free area or don’t dispose of
butts you can be fined up to $200 on the spot
You can smoke where you see ashtrays
No smoking in the Queen Street Mall
NO
SMOKING
INSIDE MOST
BUILDINGS
INCLUDING PUBS
NO
SMOKING ON
THE FRONT STEPS
OR RAMP OF
BUILDING
59. Computers
INTERNET & COMPUTER ACCESS – computers throughout
the building
There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week
You can access the computers from 7:30am-9pm
WI-FI is also available ‘SRInstitute’ (s+ID and same password)
Please note classes are also held in computer labs
Student resource centre – level 2
Access computers and printers
Assistance from staff to reset passwords
English Language resources
Lost property
Quiet study space
60. SRI Website and Student Portal
www.sri.edu.au
Go to the portal and follow the directions
67. Unique Student Identifier (USI)
What is a USI?
- Gives students access to their online USI account
- Contains all of your training record results as of January 1 2015
- Easy access to training records and results
Who needs a USI?
- All students enrolled in nationally recognized training (excluding
university)
How to get a USI?
-Once I create the number you will receive an email with your USI
number
Follow link and complete – www.usi.gov.au
Place number and password into a secure location for easy
reference
68. iLearn
What is iLEARN?
• iLEARN is the Sarina Russo
Student Learning
Management System (LMS)
• It is an online campus that
supports your learning,
allowing you to access your
course materials online
69. How to access iLEARN
1. Directly through the web address:
http://sri.edu.au/
2. Click on PORTAL
70. How to access iLEARN
3. Click on the iLEARN from top banner
71. Logging in
4. Log in using your student ID and supplied network password
USERNAME: SRI Student ID (student ‘s’ number eg s85621)
PASSWORD: Network Password, provided in your welcome email
Note: Change your password for security reasons
72. First time log ins – Welcome message
5. Explore the options in the welcome message to familiarise yourself with the features
Or click close
73. Tabs – My SRI
This page displays
6. My Announcements - Recent Institute and course announcements
7. My Communities- not always available
8. My Courses - courses you are currently enrolled in
74. Tabs – Courses
This tab displays your listed courses
9. Course List - Select course and click to enter
75. Tabs – My Community
Some courses use the community function
10. If you are a member of a community it will be displayed under My Organisations in the
Community tab
78. Mobile Access
Access your course via your smartphone*
Download the free app – search for iLearn Mobile
In the Search for your school text box enter ‘Sarina Russo Institute’
Log in with your Student ID and Network Password
*Including iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android, Blackberry smartphones.
79. • Your learning materials are accessible through our online learning
management system, iLearn.
• Here you will find:
Digital learning materials
Additional support materials for example, recorded lectures,
handouts
Assessments
Opportunities for discussions with your trainer and classmates
• Your trainer will communicate with you regularly through iLearn, so you
need to log in on a daily basis. You will also be alerted to any
communication through email.
iLearn
80. Navigation menu ‘How to’ guides and FAQ’s
Important information for
Assessment and On-line classes
81. About this course
This has a Welcome Message and information about the course. It also has
tips on how to be successful in the course.
What’s news?
Important information on how to release your course content and
assessment for each unit of learning.
Your trainer/s
Contains contact information for the first semester’s trainers
Navigation Menu
82. Unit Content
The first unit will be made available to you once you have completed the BKSB assessment for
Maths and English and submitted the results. See About BKSB initial information in the BKSB
section of the Navigation menu for further details on completing this initial assessment.
Resources:
Intranet – information on a generic company intranet, Bushland Bloom’s, used throughout
your course
eLibrary – Information on Risk management, WH&S, Anti-discrimination and EEO and Industrial
relations
Glossary – A glossary of terms relevant to the first semester’s study.
Navigation Menu
83. Discussion board - This is where you can communicate with other students either
through self created forums or join other forums and express your opinions and
exchange ideas.
iLearnLive - This gives you a link to the virtual classroom. This is where you will
access chat sessions.
Send Email – Send emails to your trainer or other students.
Groups – Some units may require group work to be done. Trainers will set up the
groups and access will be made from here.
Communication
85. BKSB
• BKSB is an online intuitive assessment tool for language, literacy and numeracy (LLN).
The Australian Government’s long term strategy is to not only educate but also increase
levels of all Australians in these three vital areas of learning and as such are now placing
a greater emphasis on them.
• It is a government requirement that all students undertake some form of LLN
assessment prior to commencing their course. This is meant as a guide for both the
learner and trainer as it will highlight the learners strengths and weaknesses. This also
gives the trainer valuable information on where the learner may need extra assistance
with their course.
• There are two tests which must be undertaken, one for Maths and one for English and
at the end of each test you will be given a score ranging from 1 to 5.
• BKSB also has another section for those learners who may wish to improve their Maths
and English levels over the length of the course. Please ask your trainer if you would like
to undertake this and they can discuss this further with you.
93. Checklist
Have you:
Read your course information
Understood your visa conditions
Read Complaints & appeals
Watched safety videos
Logged into the Student Portal &
completed “Personal Details Update”
Completed Privacy/publicity form
Applied for your USI
Completed BKSB
94. How much do you remember?
Let’s do a quiz!
Take your phone and go to:
www.kahoot.it