Required Books:

The Arden Shakespeare: The Tempest. Revised Edition: Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-4081-3347-7.

The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. 10^th ed. Jane E. Aaron & Michael Greer ISBN 978-0-13-557127-9

Required MOVIES:

The RSC Tempest (2016; directed by Gregory Doran) – see Moffett database DIGITAL THEATRE+

Forbidden Planet (1956; directed by Fred Wilcox) – see Moffett database SWANK

Julie Taymor’s Tempest (2010) – see Moffett database SWANK.

Students must purchase their own copy of this required movie:

Disney’s 1997 (released 1998) English Language version (or “dub”) of Hayao Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service, Kirsten Dunst (Kiki), Phil Hartman (Jiji the Cat), Janeane Garofalo (Ursula), Debbie Reynolds (Madame), Matthew Lawrence (Tombo), Tress MacNeille (Osono)

Course goals

           Read Shakespeare’s The Tempest in our Arden book.

           For PowerPoints, each description paragraph describes a key moment in a scene.

For the Essay, compare TWO of our films.   

Engage in a writing process that includes invention, drafting, and revision.

Utilize credible supporting sources in our essays according to MLA citing.

Demonstrate proficient use of Standard Written English.

DUE DATES AT A GLANCE & PERCENTAGE VALUE OF SEMESTER GRADE

1.   D2L Post a thread with Ryan about RSC Tempest for a 60             Friday September 1

2.   D2L Drop box: Description Par. for RSC Tempest –10%                 Friday September 8

3.   D2L Post a thread with Ryan about Forbidden Planet for a 70        Friday September 15

4.   D2L Drop box: PowerPoint 1 RSC & Forbidden Planet – 20%        Friday September 22

5.   D2L Post a thread with Ryan about Taymor’s Tempest for an 80    Friday September 29

6.   D2L Drop box: Description Par. for Taymor’s Tempest –10%          Friday October 6

7.   D2L Post a thread with Ryan for Miyazaki’s Kiki – for a 90              Friday October 20

8.   D2L Drop box: PowerPoint 2 Taymor & Kiki – 20%                          Friday November 10

9.   D2L Post a thread with Ryan about Paragraph 6– for a 100            Friday November 17

10. D2L Drop box: One Supporting Paragraph – 10%                           Friday December 1

11. D2L Drop box: ESSAY (6 paragraphs; not a PowerPoint) – 20%    Friday December 8

D2L Moffett Librarian Ryan Samuelson’s threads: 10% of semester grade (1 thread for a 60; 2 - 70; 3 - 80; 4 - 90; 5 – 100; no thread means a “0”). NOTE: Ryan’s threads require an answer to his question and a response to another student’s thread. Therefore, if students do one without the other, they receive half the points (e.g., 55 instead of 60). Last day to make-up late threads for Ryan is Monday December 11.

ATTENDANCE POLICY (Based on log-in history)

I track engagement and attendance through D2l’s login history. Starting our first day, you need to visit our modules in CONTENT. If you have been visiting our modules, you are counted present.

LATE PENALTY (10 points out of 100)

Late penalty for DROP BOX due dates is 10 points out of 100 even if D2L says lateness is by a minute or less. All late work is due before 11:59 PM Wednesday December 13.

SEE THE MODEL POWERPOINTS in CONTENT in D2L

The PowerPoint is FOUR slides.

Slide 1: title slide – answer this prompt:

Slide 2: description paragraph & at least one image.

Slide 3: description paragraph & at least one image.

Slide 4: description paragraph & at least one image.

TWO of the description paragraphs must pertain to ONE of the two movies; ONE description paragraph pertains to the other (you choose which).

OPTION: THREADS – I am the only person who can see your writing.

Threads for getting my input BEFORE submitting to the drop box. In CONTENT, click on the arrow next to the relevant discussion forum. It will bring up View Topic and a textbox into which you can type directly or copy and paste from your own document. Then post your work. I will be alerted in my email that you would like my input. Whether it’s a paragraph or (towards the end of the semester) the entirety of the Essay, I am the only person who can see your posting. You are the only person who can see my reply.

Threads for Ryan. In our schedule, the green items indicate the opportunity to answer a question posted by Ryan Samuelson. Students should answer the quest with a brief paragraph. Then they should respond with a sentence or two to another student’s paragraph. These threads are required. The link will be provided in a NEWS ITEM.

Videos: Students should watch the videos Dr. Fields and Mr. Samuelson have provided about the movies. They are available in D2L in CONTENT in the module RSC TEMPEST & FORBIDDEN PLANET and in the module TAYMOR’S TEMPEST & KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE.

Drop Box Due Dates: My replies to your threads are only for input. You still need to submit your assignment to the drop box in order for it to count and be graded.

GRADES ARE NOT ROUNDED UP - D2L Final Calculated Grade is the semester grade.

Here are the numeric-letter values: 100-90 (A), 89-80 (B), 79-70 (C), 69-60 (D), 59-0 (F). NOTE: An 89.9 is a B; 79.9 is a C; 69.9 is a D; and 59.9 is an F.

Plagiarism

If student writing is the student’s own work in whole or in part, then that assignment is marked as a “0” (an F - no points). D2L has long provided Turnitin as a plagiarism check and recently added an AI detector.

Language too close to source

Students sometimes borrow the phrasing of the play or their scholarly sources as if it were their own. Students certainly can use key words from their sources, but they must should otherwise avoid using language too close to their own sources. It can affect their grade on the rubric.

Students with disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees reasonable accommodation. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Writing Proficiency Requirement: All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they have 1) completed 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive courses, or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website or call 397-4131.

RYAN’S THREADS: On scheduled Fridays, our D2L home page will feature a news item with a link to Ryan’s question. Answer his question with a paragraph of your thoughts. Then respond briefly to the answer of one of your fellow students (about two or three sentences).

Reading & Watching Schedule with Due Dates

The videos in blue feature Dr. Fields and Ryan Samuelson. The link to the video will be provided in a news item on our D2L homepage on the scheduled day (Tuesday the first week & then on selected Mondays).

WEEK 1 August 28-September 1: See INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

RSC Tempest (RSC) is available on Moffett database Digital Theatre+. Be sure to visit our modules in CONTENT on D2L. Watch RSC Tempest & read along in our ARDEN book.

               Ryan’s thread #1: follow link provided in news item on our D2L homepage Friday September 1

WEEK 2 September 4-8: See RSC Video 1& RSC Video 2.

Watch RSC Tempest & read along in our ARDEN book.

RSC Tempest description paragraph due in the DROP BOX before 11:59 PM Friday September 8.

WEEK 3 September 11-15: See FP Video 1 & FP Video 2

Forbidden Planet (FP) is available on Moffett database SWANK.

               Ryan’s thread #2: follow link provided in news item on our D2L homepage Friday September 15.

WEEK 4 September 18-22:

Forbidden Planet (FP) is available on Moffett database SWANK.

PowerPoint 1 RSC Tempest & FP due in DROP BOX before 11:59 PM Friday September 22

WEEK 5 September 25-29: See Taymor Video 1

Taymor’s Tempest is available on Moffett database SWANK. Watch and follow along in our ARDEN book.

Taymor’s Tempest is available on Moffett database SWANK. Watch and follow along in our ARDEN book

Ryan’s Thread #3: follow link provided in news item on our D2L homepage Friday September 29

WEEK 6 October 2-6: Taymor Video 2

           Taymor’s Tempest is available on Moffett database SWANK. Watch and follow along in our ARDEN book.

Description paragraph for TAYMOR due in the DROP BOX before 11:59 PM Friday October 6.

WEEK 7 October 9-13: Dr. Fields is at Rocky Mountain MLA October 12-13.

Taymor’s Tempest is available on Moffett database SWANK. Watch and follow along in our ARDEN book.

WEEK 8 October 16-20: See Kiki Video 1 & Kiki Video 2

Students must purchase their own copy of the Disney English language edition of Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service. Kiki must learn to forgive, reconcile, reconnect, and overcome her frustration, anger, and bitterness to fly again in her spirit.

Ryan’s thread #4: follow the link in the news item on our D2L homepage Friday October 20

WEEK 9 October 23-27:

Students must purchase their own copy of the Disney English language edition of Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service. Kiki must learn to forgive, reconcile, reconnect, and overcome her frustration, anger, and bitterness to fly again in her spirit.

WEEK 10 October 30-November 3:

Students must purchase their own copy of the Disney English language edition of Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service. Kiki must learn to forgive, reconcile, reconnect, and overcome her frustration, anger, and bitterness to fly again in her spirit.

WEEK 11 November 6-10:

PowerPoint 2 Taymor’s Tempest & Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service due in DROP BOX before 11:59 PM Friday November 10.

WEEK 12 November 13-17: See the PARAGRAPH SIX Video

               Supporting Paragraph for ESSAY due in drop box before 11:59 PM Friday November 17.

WEEK 13 November 20-24:

THANKGIVING HOLIDAY – Campus closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

WEEK 14 November 27-December 1:

Ryan’s thread #5: follow the link in the news item on our D2L homepage Friday November 10  

If you wish, submit your other supporting paragraph (paragraph four or five) for input before the due date for the ESSAY. You can also send paragraph one AND paragraph six together in a thread for input. But act soon—don’t wait until we are on top of the due date. My reply may not be in time.

WEEK 15 December 4-8:

           ESSAY (PARS. 1-6) due in the drop box before 11:59 PM Friday December 8.

Make up RYAN’S THREADS before 11:59 PM Monday December 11.

ALL LATE DROP BOX ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11:59 PM Wednesday December 13 Late penalty is 10 points out of 100.

ATTENDANCE POLICY (Based on log-in history)

I track engagement and attendance through D2l’s login history. Starting our first day, you need to visit our modules in CONTENT. If you have been visiting our modules, you are counted present.

LATE PENALTY (10 points out of 100)

Late penalty for DROP BOX due dates is 10 points out of 100 even if D2L says lateness is by a minute or less. All late work is due before 11:59 PM Wednesday December 13.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

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