Dual Credit Program
Portland Community College
ENG 216: Teens and Children's Literature
(4 credits / 40 lecture hours)
Student Library Assistant Internship I & II
Offered through the PCC Dual Credit Program 2016-2017
Yearlong course
Grant High School - 2245 NE 36th Ave., Portland, OR 97212
Assigned class period in the Grant Library
Instructor: L. Paige Battle, pbattle.ghs@gmail.com, 503-916-5160 x75674
Office Location: Grant Library
Office Hours: Before and after school, during lunch, or by appointment
Course website: https://portlandpublic.instructure.com/courses/109
COURSE MATERIALS
Text: Michael Cart: Young Adult Literature: from Romance to Realism
Kathleen T. Horning: From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books
*Teacher-supplied handouts, specific book titles available through either the Multnomah County Library or the Grant Library, webinars, specific journal articles available through MCL databases
Other Required Materials: Multnomah County Library card
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: The GHS Student Library Assistant Internship course meets the
requirements for PCC Dual Credit (4 undergraduate credits granted on completion of
the course with an A or B).
The coursework will:
* explore a wide range of literature written for children and teens
* introduce the history of this literature focusing on American and British writing as well as international and multicultural traditions
* examine the differences between literature for children and teens and literature for adults, the relationship between text and illustrations, and other issues and controversies concerning children's literature such as the didactic use of text and censorship
Course Outcomes:
* Use literary analysis to analyze and critique children’s and teen’s literature, reading familiar works with a fresh perspective, and utilizing critiques and perspectives when communicating with others.
* Recognize and understand the ways in which literature for teens and children is generally created in a cultural and historic context that has influenced trends and uses of this literature in the past.
* Apply cultural and historic context to current uses and trends in order to further understand the influences these factors have on current publishing practices in these genres today.
* Write clearly about ideas and issues related to literature written for teens and children, identifying the variety of genres and historic trends as well as controversies surrounding these genres such as didactic applications and censorship.
Course Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites for this course
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend each class meeting. If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what was covered in class and get the work completed in a timely manner.
Course Grading: Please see attached class schedule summary which includes each assignment and task's percentage of total grade.
Note: For PCC Dual Credit grade calculations, students will not be allowed to retake examinations.
Late Work
I do not accept late assignments or quizzes. If you have extenuating circumstances and see a problem with getting your assignments completed by a deadline, please contact me before the due date to see if an alternate due date can be arranged. Please review the course calendar in CANVAS for a list of due dates.
Outcome Assessment Strategies:
Assessment tools for this course include responses to journal articles; my evaluation of group discussions (assessing if you were prepared for the class discussion and engaged in the discourse); close reading exercises using support/evidence; writing exercises which include evaluation of various interpretations of a text and their relative validity; formal essay exams.
PCC DUAL CREDIT
This course is offered for Dual Credit through Portland Community College. In addition to earning high school credit for this class, you may register for ENG 216: Teens and Children’s Literature through PCC and earn 4 college credits for the course. The PCC credit for this class is offered to you free of charge, for a cost savings of approximately $384 in tuition, $49.80 in fees and $50-$150 in book charges.
If you opt to earn PCC credit for this course, you will become a Portland Community College student. The grade and credits you earn for this course will be posted to your PCC transcript. You are able to access PCC facilities and services as PCC student. You will be assigned a PCC email and ID #, and may obtain a PCC ID card upon request.
Student Rights & Responsibilities:
Students are required to view and comply with the regulations set forth in the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook. Please request a handbook from your instructor, the Dual Credit office, or download online at: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/documents/student-handbook.pdf
PCC Grading Guidelines can be found at the link below: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/g301-gradingguidelines
Add/Drop/Withdraw deadlines:
http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/calendar.html
PCC’s Code of Student Conduct:
http://www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/
Portland Public Schools’ Code of Conduct Policy: http://www.pps.net/Page/1065
Dishonest activities such as cheating on exams and submitting or copying work done by others will result in disciplinary actions including but not limited to receiving a failing grade.
* The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
PCC’s Academic Integrity Policy: http://catalog.pcc.edu/policies/academicintegritypolicy/
Title IX Non-Discrimination Statement:
The high school is responsible for providing access, accommodations, flexibility, and additional/ supplemental services for special populations and protected classes of students.
Portland Community College is committed to creating and fostering a learning and working environment based upon open communication and mutual respect. If you believe you have encountered sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability on a PCC campus, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (971) 722-5840 or equity.inclusion@pcc.edu.
The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
PCC RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Student Resources & Services Index:
Remember, as a PCC Student you have access to many resources! For more information, check out our Student Resource Listing at: http://www.pcc.edu/resources
Student Computing Center (SCC): http://www.pcc.edu/resources/computer-labs/
Cascade TEB 125 (971) 722-5440 | Southeast Library 120 (971) 722-6474
The Computing Centers provide internet access and applications such as mathematics computer programs, word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, web page authoring, presentations and programming languages.
Among other services, you have been allocated 100 double-sided pages of free printing for the term, and may use your laptop to print to an available wireless printer. Visit the following address for more information on printing services: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/printing/
Multicultural Center: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/culture/
Cascade Student Union 302 (971) 722-5795 | Southeast Mt. Tabor Hall Room 150 (971) 722-6054
Student Learning Centers – Tutoring (SLC): http://www.pcc.edu/resources/tutoring/
Cascade TH 123 (971) 722-5263 | Southeast 1st Floor (971) 722-6470
Tutoring availability is campus and term specific. For more information on tutoring schedules, please visit: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/tutoring/.
Free Online Tutoring: go to http://www.pcc.edu/resources/tutoring/etutor/. You will need your MyPCC user name and your PCC ID # to log in.
Writing Centers: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/writing/ for a list of campus locations.
PCC Library: http://www.pcc.edu/library/
Cascade Terrell Hall Room 116 (971) 722-5322 | Southeast (971) 722-6187
Access to research databases and borrowing privileges, including books calculators, digital cameras, DVDs, videos, Laptops, music CDs, reserves and Summit materials. PCC participates in the Interlibrary Loan program.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
http://www.pcc.edu/about/equity-inclusion/eeo-statement.html
Academic Integrity Statement:
http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/standards-practices/academic-integrity.html
Instructional ADA Statement:
Dual Credit Students
Federal law requires that high schools provide disability services for students with a documented disability (through either an IEP for 504 accommodation plan), including those students who are taking Dual Credit classes at their high school location.
On-campus students
Students who experience disability related barriers in courses taught on PCC campuses should contact PCC Disability Services at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/. If students elect to use approved academic adjustments, they must provide in advance formal notification from Disability Services to the instructor.