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spring 2024 Syllabus Eng. 429 Adolescent Literature

Instructor Information

Instructional Materials-Required

Textbook-Bring to each class session as instructed on Weekly Schedules.

You are enrolled in a course which is part of the myCSUNDigitalAccess (MCDA) program.

· The MCDA program provides digital materials to students at a deeply discounted price.

· Some or all of your materials for this course are being provided digitally through the MCDA program

· ALL enrolled students will have access to the materials through Canvas by the 1st day of class, but more likely earlier.

· If want to keep access throughout the semester you need do nothing. A charge will be placed on your CSUN student portal account (just like tuition, but a separate charge) around the 5th or 6th week of classes. You will then be responsible for paying the university.

· If you choose to obtain your materials elsewhere you have until FRIDAY, 2/16 to Opt-Out (see instructions below). Those who Opt-Out by 2/16 will lose access and will not be charged.

· Anyone who does not Opt-Out by the 2/16/24 deadline will be charged and those charges will not be reversible

OPT-OUT INSTRUCTIONS

If you wish to opt out of this program and not purchase access to the required digital materials you will need to follow the steps below by February 16, 2024: 1.

Go to https://accessportal.follett.com/0150 .

2. Click on Create an Account on the lower right.

3. Create an account using your CSUN email account.

4. Select the course(s) you wish to Opt-Out from.

You will receive an email confirming your Opt Out selection, access will be removed and you will need to purchase the materials elsewhere on your own.

If you need further assistance please email us at digitalaccess@csun.edu .

 

Outsiders (Platinum Ed)
S.E. Hinton
Penguin

ISBN13:9780142407332

 
Crank
Ellen Hopkins
Margaret K. McElderry Books

ISBN13:978-1442471818

 
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
Mariko Tamaki illustrated by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
First Second

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-62672-259-0

 
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN13:978-hbeng1120316013697

 

A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness
Candlewick

ISBN13:978-0763660659

 
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Balzer + Bray

ISBN13:978-0-06-249853-3

 
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Ransom Riggs
Quirk Books

ISBN13:978-1594746031

Instructional Materials-Recommended

Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Atheneum

ISBN13:978-1481438278

 
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Simon & Schuster

ISBN13:978-1-4424-0893-7

 
New Kid
Jerry Craft
Harper

ISBN13:978-0-06-26912-0

 

Two Boys Kissing
David Levithan
Randon House

ISBN13:978-0-307-93191-7

 

Monster
Walter Dean Myers
Harper

ISBN13:978-0--6-440731-1

 

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Jesse Andrews
Amulet Books

ISBN13: 978-1419719608

 

 

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Additional Materials

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  1. CSUN Data Network Account. which gives you access to email, library resources, and enables you to post on our web page onto the CSUN server. You can set up your account at one of the computers in the library and at other labs around campus.
  2. Electronic devices recommended not as distractions but for writing, internet research.

Policies

Engl. Dept. Grading Scale (only):Grades are not negotiated. They are earned!

Standards of Student Conduct

CSUN Policy & Procedures

My Classroom Policies

Classwork Grade Distribution

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will analyze and reflect on complex topics and appropriately synthesize their own and others’ ideas in clearly written and well organized edited American English. They will:

Course Information Overview

Course Description

Preparatory:

One lower-division literature course; ENGL 355 OR 305. Critical analysis of selected literary works of interest to adolescents, including works commonly used in secondary schools (grades 7-12); development of priniciples for the evaluation of literature for adolescents. Prospective teacher candidates must participate in field experience as part of their understanding of the teaching of literature and language arts in the public school classroom.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Specific areas of concentration, and aspects by which you will be graded, are as follows:

Requirements

Essays- All must be submitted to turnitin.com via Canvas in a timely manner for credit.

The secret to being successful in this course is to attend class, complete the reading assignments, complete the writing assignments, and actively participate in discussions and presentations.

 

ANALYTICAL ESSAYS:

Two essays argumentative in nature.

Learning Resource Writing Center click here!

LRC visits are strongly recommended for all essays this semester.

Extra Credit will be given with proof of LRC attendance for each major essay! Online appointments are easy to schedule click here

The writing center is located in the Oviatt Library 3rd floor east wing and graduate students or instructor are available to assist you with various steps in the writing process such as brainstorming, revising and editing. You may call for an appointment: (818) 677-2033. You can also book online appt. or attend on a walk-in basis.


FINAL PROJECT: Final Research Paper-critical argument essay on a particular young adult novel.


SHORTWRITES: A short write (4-8) is exactly what it sounds like – a short piece of writing. For this class, unless otherwise indicated, out-of-class short writes should be 1-2 pages, 250-500 words, typed, double spaced, stapled (if in hard copy), 12-point font, and will be accepted only on the assigned due date. Short Writes should indicate active engagement with the assigned text rather than summary. You should always be prepared to discuss your short write in class even if you have posted it online in Canvas.

Short writes should follow the conventions of Standard Written English and adhere to MLA style and should have a clear position with logical explanation and support. Missed short writes can not be made up.

PARTICIPATION:

QUIZZES--

Unannounced quizzes on the readings are always a possibility, especially if the readings are not being kept up with by classmembers. Come to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings and you will be prepared for all quizzes. Quizzes missed due to absence cannot be made up. No quiz grades will be dropped.

PRESENTATION RESPONSES--

Written responses to oral presentations.

ONLINE TASKS--

On-line tasks such as listserve assignments on email are to be completed as assigned.

EXTRA CREDIT- online writing responses in Canvas. Teacher Candidates only-presentations of classroom observations.

CLASS PARTICIPATION will also be based on:

1. Since a significant part of this class will be based on active student participation in class discussion, and/or assigned presentations, it is essential that students attend class regularly, ask questions, and offer their impressions, ideas and opinions for classroom dialogue. In order to participate effectively, students must come prepared.

2. You are assessed on how your interact with your peers and me in class discussion, individual presentations, email, forum posts in Canvas, and group work of any kind.

3. Reading Assignments--You are expected to do all conscientiously and in a timely fashion.The reading assignments are to be done by the day due. "I have not been able to purchase my textbook yet" is NOT an acceptible excuse. The library may have copies of our text(s) in the Reserve Room to enable you to access the material freely. You are required to participate in the discussions and you cannot do so if you have not read the assignment. In order to earn full participation credit, students will need to participate every time class meets.

4. Make sure your name, my name, our course & session number, and the date, per MLA format, with 1 inch margins all around, left justified, is on "everything" you turn in.

5. You are responsible for obtaining assignments when you miss class either from accessing them from our course syllabus/Canvas OR asking your classmates for a copy.

6. Do not commit the academic faux paux of emailing me to ask "Did I miss anything?" You are responsible for obtaining assignments when you miss class either from accessing them from our course syllabus page OR from Canvas or asking your classmates for a copy. Obtain the emails of several other students to ask about schedule changes, assignments, & class acitivities