English 271 is a survey course of major works from various continents and cultures post 1500 A.D. The class focuses on the historical, social, philosophical and cultural aspects of literature and studies the roles of women and men. Minority perspectives will be included. Students will read works from Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and the Americas. UC, CSU, AA/AS, GE, IGETC, CSU GE

I'm so glad you've selected Eng 271. This is a very interesting course where we look at the development of literature into more complex forms. Writers tend to review the past and use it to create something new and unique. We will be reading tales of adventure, love, betrayal, mystery, psychology, philosophy, faith and more. However, in our short number of weeks, we will only have time for a taste of the incredible tales that exist. So, to begin, it is very important to realize we will be reading A LOT. We will also spend much of our time talking about what we have read on-line, so you need to participate and share your ideas.

We will look at fictional stories, plays, poetry and even read a short novel, analyzing the time period they were written in, the structure of the societies they represent, the philosophy and culture of those societies, as well as gender and minority roles within those societies. We will also take time to discuss how the works relate to our day and our society.

I hope that you enjoy all the wonderful pieces of literature we will be reading; I know I will! Check out the syllabus, and I look forward to seeing you in class.

You must attend the on campus orientation for this class. You will receive materials and instruction about the course, it's requirements and how to be an on-line student. You should also complete the student information form by the first day of class.

I use WebCT for class management (quizzes, grades, turning in work, discussion). The course Web site has a link to the WebCT login. You will not be able to log into class until you attend the Orientation. Once at the Orientation, let me know if you are unable to log in to WebCT with your student user name (usually firstlast) and PIN (usually 6-digit birthday).

To get started with the class, go to the online schedule and do everything listed for the current week. Click any links in the schedule for instructions, demonstrations, presentations, etc. You'll want to begin every class session by visiting the online schedule.

If you are new to online learning, it will probably take a few weeks to get used to how I do things. Plan to spend a little extra time at first and don't hesitate to email or call if you feel lost. That's what I'm here for.

Dr. Lyn Neylon
619-660-4241
lyn.neylon@gcccd.edu