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Tricia Maniaci, M.A. | patricia.maniaci@slu.edu
Andy Harper, Ph.D. | andy.harper@slu.edu
Ted Ibur, M.A. | edward.ibur@slu.edu
Tricia Maniaci, M.A. | patricia.maniaci@slu.edu
Andy Harper, Ph.D. | andy.harper@slu.edu
Ted Ibur, M.A. | edward.ibur@slu.edu
5/15/ 2025: Course Evaluations Due
5/23/2025: Intent-to-Teach Due
6/2/2025: EOY survey for coordinators
6/13/2025: Final Grades due for Spring and Yearlong classes
06/15/2025: Syllabi Due
Please submit your intent-to-teach and syllabus at slu.dualenroll.com. A help guide is available here. If you encounter difficulties, please contact our Records Coordinator, Tina Hunsberger (tina.hunsberger@slu.edu).
Use of Generative A.I. in Classroom
All 1818 instructors should consider carefully each of the four AI statements below. Please adopt the statement which best aligns with your course goals and school policies. Make sure that you adjust the bracketed sections of the statement you choose to align with your individual course expectations. Please publicize this policy to all your 1818 students and add the statement to your syllabus. You can find the Generative AI policy templates in the AI: Resources and Policy Templates section.
Syllabus Templates
ENGL 2000
2250 - Conflict, Social Justice, and Lit
2450 - Nature, Ecology, and Lit
2550 - Gender, Identity, and Lit
2650 - Technology, Media, and Lit
2850 - Nation, Identity, and Lit
Before You Submit Your Syllabus
Academic Policies
Citation Resources
MLA
Includes teaching resources, citations by format, style guides, AI Literacy, quizzes, work sheets and lesson plans.
Includes MLA formatting and style guide.
APA
Includes APA style for beginners, handouts, guides, worksheets, tutorials and webinars.
Includes APA formatting and style guide.
Policy Statements (choose one)
The following four statements regarding the allowance or disallowance of the use of generative AI may offer different templates for use in course syllabi. The italicized and highlighted text within brackets is intended to be a place holder for contextual information specific to a given instructor and/or the course being taught. The contextual information an instructor adds to the statement is crucial to making the statement specific to a particular course and/or instructor. The caveat: If you pick option 2 or 3, a few phrases are highlighted in red that either need to be specific examples of your choosing or deleted entirely.
Option 1: Statement prohibiting the use of generative AI.
Generative AI, including but not limited to [ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Midjourney, DALL-E or Github Copilot] may not be used for work in this class. The use of such generative AI tools may compromise your learning by undermining your ability to [ideate, fully understand how to structure an argument or narrative or formulate/create nonderivative creative work.]
You may not use generative AI to [brainstorm, compose theses or arguments based on theses provided by generative AI.] You may not use generative AI to in any way [augment your original work.] For example, asking an AI [to polish a piece of work you have written, debug code you have written or change art you have created] is not allowed. You may not use generative AI to compose work as a whole or in part for any assignment in this course.
Please review item three in the section labeled Plagiarism in the Saint Louis University Academic Integrity Policy.
Option 2: Statement allowing the limited use of generative AI.
You are allowed to use generative AI in a limited capacity in this course. Tools such as [ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Midjourney, DALL-E or GitHub Copilot] can be used for specific assignments as directed in the assignment. I have thoughtfully chosen when to implement the use of generative AI for your assignments. Please note the assignments for which generative AI is allowed come after you have been introduced to foundational skills and concepts [such as… ]. Tools that [perform readability analysis, detect tone and provide editing suggestions as well as those that paraphrase, summarize and outline] are allowed for general use on any assignment.
Using a generative AI tool may assist your learning by [simplifying texts, helping you brainstorm, providing choices of theses when writing, assisting you with forming arguments, providing grammar checks or feedback for structure, debugging code or creating works of art]. However, becoming dependent on generative AI could undermine your learning by [eroding your ability to ideate independently, participate fully and intentionally in the writing process, or critically problem solve by debugging your code]. The use of generative AI can [strip a writer of her/his voice diminishing a creative work]. Generative AI still produces inaccurate information and hallucinations are still common which if left unchecked can harm your grade on the assignment. Any work generated with AI should be fact checked to ensure accuracy. You are responsible for the content of your work.
If you have a question regarding if you are allowed to use generative AI for an assignment or whether you are using it appropriately, please discuss your concerns with me at your earliest opportunity.
If you choose to use a generative AI tool to assist with an assignment, you need to document its use. The proper citation format can be found here [APA, MLA, etc]. Please append your assignment with how you used generative AI for your work, where in the assignment it is used and provide proper citation in [APA, MLA etc] format. Your original work and your AI assisted work should be clearly evident. In addition, use of generative AI should conform to academic integrity policies for the university and regulations put forward by [the college or school you are in.] Please review item three in the section labeled Plagiarism in the Saint Louis University Academic Integrity Policy.
You may use generative AI for any work or assignment and at any stage in this course. The use of generative AI may help your learning by [simplifying texts, helping you brainstorm, providing choices of theses when writing, assisting you with forming arguments, providing grammar checks or feedback for structure, debugging code or creating works of art]. But the use of generative AI can also undermine learning by [eroding your ability to ideate independently, participate fully and intentionally in the writing process, or critically problem solve by debugging your code]. This can impact your work in future courses.
When using generative AI, please remember that these tools can still be inaccurate and produce hallucinations. You are responsible for the content of your work. [Please remember to cite all resources including the use of generative AI using the proper citation format. I ask that you identify your original work in addition to the work aided by generative AI. Please include a brief narrative relating the ways you utilized generative AI in your work].
Proper citation format for generative AI use can be found here [APA, MLA, etc]. Any work generated with AI should be fact checked to ensure accuracy. You are responsible for the content of your work.
Option 4: More permissive allowance for generative AI use
You are invited to use generative AI for any work in this course. In that this work is generated based on prompts you provide; you are not required to cite or otherwise identify how or where you used generative AI for an assignment. However, generative AI still produces inaccurate information and can hallucinate. You are responsible for the content of your work.
The use of generative AI tools can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on your learning. Benefits may include [simplifying texts, helping you brainstorm, providing choices of theses when writing, assisting you with forming arguments, providing grammar checks or feedback for structure, debugging code or creating works of art]. However [eroding your ability to ideate independently, participate fully and intentionally in the writing process, or critically problem solve by debugging your code] can be detriments to your learning.
AI Literacy
Includes resources and lessons plans on information literacy and AI misuse.
Teaching About AI: Figuring Out What's Authentic in the Age of AI
Cracking the Code: How AI Shapes What We See (And What We Miss), recorded webinar
AI, the Digital Landscape, and Misinformation-Busting Superpowers for Students, recorded webinar
AI and the Classroom
What to Expect at a 1818 Site Visit: A short PowerPoint with basic information on what to expect during a typical site visit.
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Curriculum Outline, ENGL 1500 - SLU Writing Program
Includes course description, outcomes, major assignment descriptions.
Sample Syllabi
Sample Course Schedule
Required Common Assignment
Critical Literacy Narrative
Critical Literacy Narrative, Assignment Description
Description: In this essay, students will develop and argue a specific claim regarding literacy that arises from their personal literacy experiences. Students will begin this essay with a relevant literacy narrative and explore the claim that narrative creates through additional support from course texts. Thus, students will craft a persuasive message regarding literacy through development of personal experience and analyses of course texts. They will continue to summarize, paraphrase, and quote sources accurately and fairly. Again, students will engage in evaluating their own compositions through a letter to the reader that precedes the essay in addition to offering evaluations of colleagues’ drafts in the week preceding the final draft.
Peer Review Worksheet (template)
Student Peer Review Response Letter (template)
Reclaiming the Classroom - David Willie
Politics of Remediation Group Analysis
Making Connections: MacFarland, Rose, & Harold
Lives on the Boundary, Stories as Argument
Crossing Boundaries - In-Class Assignment
Group work exercise with Brandt and Scribner
Preparing for the Critical Literacy Narrative
Gloriod - Student Model - Claims Analysis
Laws - Student Model - Claims Analysis
Belarde - Student Model - Critical Literacy Narrative
Leingang - Student Model - Critical Literacy Narrative
Society’s Prejudices about the Academic Abilities of the Underprivileged
Exploring Linguistic Diversity through Literacy Narratives (pdf)
ASU - Literacy Narrative Assignment
The Power of Literacy Narratives
Digital Critical Literacy Narrative: Project Description
NCTE - Report on the NCTE Task Force on Critical Media Literacy
Alexie, Sherman. Superman and Me
Brandt, Sponsors of Literacy
Digital Archives of Literacy Narratives
Reading Minus Writing: A Literacy Narrative
Douglass, Frederick. Learning to Read and Write
Fishman, Lesson from the Amish
Malcolm X, Learning to Read
Molina, Writing Myself
Scribner, Literacy in Three Metaphors
SLU Writing Program's Directory of Readings for 1500 & 1900 (Excel spreadsheet)
Tan, Amy. Mother Tongue
Dean, Discovering a Voice: Voice Lessons for Middle and High School
Kennedy et al., The Bedford Reader
Lunsford et al., Everyone’s An Author
Macrorie, The I-Search Paper: Revised Edition of Searching Writing. Revised Edition.
Ramage et al., The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing
Shea et al., The Language of Composition: Essential Voices, Essential Skills for the AP Course
Strunk and White, Elements of Style (full text - Project Gutenberg)
Wardle and Downs, Writing about Writing
The following course outline is intended as an example of how instructors could structure an 1900 course. Instructors are encouraged to determine their own schedule of assignments and to use this sample as a guide.
Topic Proposal (Medical Humanities theme)
How Should the United States Handle Mexican Immigration?
Use and Consequences of Alcohol
The Method of Least Harm: Proposed Solutions to the Cash Bail Dilemma
Why does the United States not have a paid new parent leave?
Statement of Purpose (Technology, Media, and Rhetoric)
Statement of Purpose (Media Research)
Multimodal Project (Technology, Media, and Rhetoric)
Visual Media (Ad) Analysis & Development
Multimodal Project Grading Rubric
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Evaluation Argument (Technology, Media, and Rhetoric)
Directory of Readings for 1500 & 1900 (Excel spreadsheet)
Clark, Praxis: A Brief Rhetoric
Praxis-Blog (articles)
Johnson-Eilola, Changing Writing: A Guide with Scenarios
Kennedy et al., The Bedford Reader
Lunsford and Ruszkiewicz, Everything’s An Argument
Nictora, Becoming Rhetorical
Palmquist and Wallraff, Joining the Conversation: A Guide and Handbook for Writers
Rivers et. al., Eloquentia Perfecta (Table of Contents)
Seyler, Read, Reason, Write
Visualizing Information for Advocacy (open-source book)
ENGL 2250 - Conflict, Social Justice and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Cultural Conflict and Social Justice. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
ENGL 2350 - Faith, Doubt and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Faith and Doubt. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - this course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
ENGL 2450 - Nature, Ecology and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Nature and Ecology. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
ENGL 2550 - Gender, Identity and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Gender and Identity. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
ENGL 2650 - Technology, Media and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Technology and Media. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
ENGL 2750 - Film, Culture and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Film and Culture. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
Additional Guidelines for ENGL 2750
ENGL 2850 - Nation, Identity and Literature
This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Nation and Identity. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres - including drama, poetry, and fiction - the course engages students in literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.
Reading and Interpretive Practices:
Read texts or view films by authors from a variety of periods and nationalities.
Read closely and critically, learning to interpret literature, film, and modes of rhetorical argument in ways that are both intellectually rigorous and personally significant.
Discuss their own written reflections on literature, film and rhetorical argument in group settings, enriching their ability to express clearly their points and insights.
Writing and Cognitive Practices:
Students will have the opportunity to write in both formative and summative modes: they will be
able to practice their critical writing, with formative feedback, and they will also be expected to
write high-caliber critical essays or creative responses that keep to word limits. They will:
Write a minimum of 12 pages of formal and informal graded prose (3750 words) with one opportunity for revision.
Develop analytical thinking and writing skills through papers, quizzes, exams, and active participation in discussion.
You are welcome to use any of the materials below but are encouraged to make the assignment your own and unique to your class.
Literary Analysis Grading Rubric
Sample Literary Analysis Prompt & Assignment
ENGL 2250 - Hemingway and Defining Masculinity
ENGL 2250 - Wicked (Feminist Approach)
ENGL 2250
ENGL 2350
ENGL 2450
ENGL 2550
ENGL 2650
ENGL 2750
ENGL 2850
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Saint Louis University Links
1818 Program Links
Teaching Dual Credit
Taking the Duel Out of Dual Credit - webinar from NACEP (pdf version)
General Teaching Resources
Cult of Pedagogy - Blog and podcast with handouts and video tutorials
How's it Going? - Handout for checking in with students
Jigsaw Method - Handout with steps for creating Jigsaw groups to encourage collaborative learning
Rubric Teacher Pack - Multiple blank rubric templates, including a single-point rubric
Teaching Shakespeare - Folder with multiple chapters from Sheridan Lynn Steelman's text, Walking in Shakespeare’s Shoes: Connecting His World and Ours Using Primary Sources & resources from the Folger Shakespeare Library
Articles on Teaching and Pedagogy
Golub, Adam. All I Needed to Know about College Teaching I Learned as a High School Teacher
Morris, Karen Bishop. Introductory Writing as the Gateway to Stronger Communities, College and Career Success.
Stommel, Jesse. Ungrading: An FAQ
The Thinking Classroom: An Interview with Peter Liljedahl. Cult of Pedagogy [Podcast & Article].
Wardle, Elizabeth. Easing the Transitions: Finding ways to work in solidarity across the high school/college divide (PDF)
Projects & Assignments: Literature
Donovan, Sarah. Open Mic in Writer's Workshop
Gonzalez, Jennifer. A Few Creative Ways to Use Student Blogs
Levine, Sarah. Up-Down-Both-Why: A Funds of Feeling Approach to Literature
Luther, Marcus. Power Lesson: Poetry Gallery Walk
Projects & Assignments: Writing
Multimodal Literacies Archives (NCTE) - ideas for designing multimodal assignments
Rhetorical Readings
Praxis-Blog. Companion Blog for Praxis: Brief Rhetoric, 3e, Carol Lea Clark - articles for class assignments
Libraries and Online Archives
Folger Shakespeare Library - Full texts, lesson plans, and more resources for teaching Shakespeare
Student Engagement
Other Resources
Prezi - create presentations online
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Recordings
Welcome remarks (Dr. Nathaniel Rivers) & Best Practices: Teaching Themed 2000-Level Literature panel (1 hour 30 minutes)*
Banned Book Lunch Discussion & Designing Multimodal Writing Assignments panel (1 hour 52 minutes)
*Unfortunately, we did not get a recording of the Teaching 2750: Film, Culture and Literature panel. Please see the presentation materials below.
Presentation Materials
Welcome remarks (Dr. Nathaniel Rivers, SLU Writing Program)
Teaching 2750: Film, Culture and Literature
Michael Kelley (Chaminade College Preparatory School) - New York City: America's Eden
Jennifer Staed (Nerinx Hall) -Women in Film
Dr. Michael Callahan (DeSmet) - Film & Literature
Best Practices: Teaching Themed 2000-Level Literature courses
Sarah Hines (First Baptist Academy) - Framing ENG-2000 Courses: The Power of the Essential Question
Dr. Kathryn Ellerbrake (Notre Dame High School) - Best Practices for Teaching 2000-Level Literature
Shannon Kintz (Hazelwood West High School) - Conflict and Social Justice: Course Overview
Rachel Linn Shields (Saint Louis University) - Chimerical Reading
Banned Books Discussion
Designing Multimodal Writing Assignments
Dr. Kimberly Cowan (Cor Jesu) - Multimodal Writing for ENG 1900
Dr. Sheila Coursey (Saint Louis University) - Critical Infographic Assignment
Breakout Sessions