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ENG 267: The Modern Novel - 3 Credits
Instructor: Agatha Taormina

Overview


This course is intended to acquaint the student with the development of the novel in the modern world. Students will analyze, interpret, and discuss selected novels from the modern and contemporary periods.

 
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Objectives

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Read and understand representative novels of the modern period

  • Identify structural and thematic patterns of the novel

  • Complete writing assignments which analyze structural and/or thematic patterns in selected novels
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Materials


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Grading

 

Your course grade will be determined by the following points:

Assignments
Points
2 Exams (100 points each)
200
10 postings on assigned novels (50 points each)
500
Two formal essays (150 points each)

300
Total:
1000


Grading Scale
Points
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Less than 600
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Exams

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

 
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ELI Policies and Procedures


This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : ataormina@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 323-3347 (during my ELI office hours)
Voice mail : (703) 450-2506, ext. 37198


You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office. 
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Beginning the Course

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.