Extra reading: Extra reading for honors students will be listed on the syllabus. Some items will be additional works by authors we are studying; other items will be context works that will help to round out your knowledge of each literary period. This reading may be done during or between semesters, and should be recorded in the reading log.
Research paper: This 10-page paper, due two weeks after the end of the spring semester, will be an overview of literature in history, with a focus on analysis of ways in which literature has been an agent for change in society. English III students will focus on American Literature; English IV students will focus on British Literature; English V students will focus on World Literature.
Much of the background research for the paper will be accomplished throughout the year with the focus, context, and honors readings. At the end of the year, you should simply have to review the covered information, organize it to reflect the focus of the thesis, and write the paper in MLA format (http://webster.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml).
The paper will include a Works Cited page, with a minimum of five resources in addition to the Norton Anthology. Two of the resources may be Internet sources chosen in accordance with accepted academic standards. For detailed instructions on the process of researching, writing, and documenting a research paper, you will need to consult your writing handbook, Write for College, and other resources.
CLEP test: Your comprehensive final exam for the course will be either the American Literature or English Literature CLEP, or for English V, the Analysis and Interpretation of Literature CLEP. This 90-minute, multiple-choice, computer-based exam can be taken by appointment at a local college or community college. Many colleges and universities grant advanced placement and/or college credit (usually six credits) for a passing score on each of these exams, so they are well worth the effort. (I earned 45 credits toward my B.A. by taking exams.)
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