another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE:
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.
VI. THECB Core Objectives
A. UTRGV Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Critical Thinking (CT): Students will demonstrate comprehension of a variety of written texts and other information sources by analyzing and evaluating the logic, validity, and relevance of the information in them to solve challenging problems, to arrive at wellreasoned conclusions, and to develop and explore new questions.
2. Communication Skills (COM): Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications to a particular context, audience, and purpose using language, genre conventions, and sources appropriate to a specific discipline and/or communication task.
3. Social Responsibility (SR): Students will recognize and describe cultural diversity, the role of civic engagement in society, and the link between ethics and behavior.
4. Personal Responsibility (PR): Students will demonstrate an awareness of the range of human values and beliefs that they draw upon to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
B. Department Objectives for ENGL 2321
In this course,
1. Students will extend their communication and critical thinking skills by developing well-reasoned, logical, and ethical arguments and by enlarging their ability to analyze texts, to synthesize ideas, and to think abstractly. (CT, COM,
PR)
2. Students will be able to recognize literary texts as vehicles of value from an assortment of cultures: national, regional, ethnic, gendered, privileged, and oppressed. (CT, SR, PR) 3. Students will study a mixture of literary works from a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to advance their intercultural literacy. (SR, PR)
4. Students will gain an aesthetic understanding of the creative treatment of social and cultural debates as well as a growing awareness of their own relation to the social/cultural stakes inherent in these issues. (CT, SR, PR) 5. Students will develop thoughtful personal responses to the social issues covered in the course and will further develop an ethical sensibility to inform their own choices as ethical actors. (CT, COM, SR, PR)
6. Students will develop, evaluate, and deploy a variety of critical methodologies for understanding the human condition, including but not limited to historical, psychological, biographical, social, and feminist approaches.
(CT, COM, PR, SR)
7. Students will demonstrate their ability to ethically cite from other texts in order to create a persuasive argument.
(CT, COM, PR)
UTPA [UTRGV?]CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
❖ The first confirmed violation of academic dishonesty (as defined in HOP section 5.5.2) by an undergraduate student will result in the following action:
➢The recommended penalty will be an F for the course and completion of an educational program on academic integrity. If the matter is taken to a hearing officer, the
academic penalty imposed will consider any recommendation of the faculty member involved.
➢The student will be informed that a second violation may result in suspension or expulsion.
➢A copy of the sanction letter will be forwarded to the
student’s academic chair.
❖ The second confirmed violation of academic integrity by an undergraduate student (or first by a graduate student) will result in the following action:
➢The recommended penalty will be an F for the course and suspension or expulsion. If the matter is taken to a hearing officer, the academic penalty imposed will take into consideration any recommendation of the faculty member involved.
➢If expelled, the student’s transcript will contain the notation, “Expelled for Academic Misconduct,” along with the applicable date.
➢A copy of the sanction letter will be sent to appropriate academic officials.
Also be aware of “the Bronc/Vaquero Honor Code: As members of a community dedicated to honesty, integrity, and mutual respect in all interactions and relationships the students, faculty and administration of our university pledge to abide by the principles in The Bronc/Vaquero Honor Code.”
UPDATES: Review below for updated university policies:
COVID-19 RESOURCES: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
Please visit the UTRGV COVID-19 protocols web page for the most up-to-date COVID-19 campus information and resources. The COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) web page offers additional guidance to specific questions. To submit a question for the FAQ, please email WelcomeBack@utrgv.edu.
UTRGV VACCINE PORTAL Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
UTRGV Students are eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Students may access and complete their vaccine profile via the UTRGV Vaccine Portal. For additional information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, please visit the UTRGV Vaccine web page.
|
Core
Objectives |
UTRGV
Student Learning Outcome Statement |
Core
Area Requiring this SLO |
|
Critical Thinking |
Students will demonstrate comprehension of a variety of written texts and other information sources by analyzing and evaluating the logic, validity, and relevance of the information in them to solve challenging problems, to arrive at well-reasoned conclusions, and to develop and explore new questions. |
All Core Areas |
|
Communication Skills |
Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications to a particular context, audience, and purpose using language, genre conventions, and sources appropriate to a specific discipline and/or communication task. |
All Core Areas |
|
Empirical & Quantitative Skills |
Students will be able to make and communicate informed conclusions and predictions based on the interpretation, manipulation, and analysis of empirical and quantitative data. |
Math, Life & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences |
|
Teamwork |
Students will collaborate effectively with others to solve problems and complete projects while demonstrating respect for a diversity of perspectives. |
Communication, Life & Physical Sciences, Creative Arts |
|
Social Responsibility |
Students will recognize and describe cultural diversity, the role of civic engagement in society, and the link between ethics and behavior. |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture; Creative Arts; American History; Government & Political Science; Social & Behavioral Sciences |
|
Personal Responsibility |
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the range of human values and beliefs that they draw upon to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
Communication; Language, Philosophy, & Culture; American History; Government & Political Science |
The use of classroom recordings is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV’s acceptable-use policy, and UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be kept and stored by UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your instructor will not share the recordings of your class activities outside of course participants, which include your fellow students, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants, and any guest faculty or community-based learning partners with whom we may engage during a class session. You may not share recordings outside of this course. Doing so may result in disciplinary action under UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Recommended on all syllabi.
Members of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code’s shared values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect in our interactions and relationships. In this regard, academic integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through Vaqueros Report It.
OTHER
COURSE INFORMATION
In this section, please provide any other
information that is pertinent to your course and your expectations for
students.
UTRGV
POLICY STATEMENTS The UTRGV disability accommodation,
mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual misconduct statement are
required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such as
those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for accommodation requests to be considered for approval, the student must apply using the mySAS portal. and is responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Students are required to participate in an interactive discussion, or an intake appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are valid once approved by SAS. Please contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience a broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations.
Pregnancy, Pregnancy-related, and Parenting
Accommodations
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting (reasonably immediate postpartum period) should submit the request using the form found at https://www.utrgv.edu/pregnancyandparenting for review by Student Accessibility Services.
Student Accessibility Services:
Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 1.107 in the Music and Learning Center building (BMSLC) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center (EUCTR) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
Students are encouraged to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available on or about:
Fall Module 1 (7 weeks) October 6-12, 2021
Fall Regular Term 2021 November 12- December 1, 2021
Fall Module 2 (7 weeks) December 1-7, 2021
SEXUAL
MISCONDUCT and MANDATORY REPORTING: Required
on all syllabi. Do not modify.
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity (OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free from sexual misconduct, discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OVAVP (Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention) at (956) 665-8287, (956) 882-8282, or OVAVP@utrgv.edu.
COURSE DROPS: Recommended on all syllabi; may be modified by the instructor as long as it is consistent with UTRGV policy.
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
STUDENT SERVICES: Recommended on all syllabi.
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email (ucentral@utrgv.edu) or telephone: (956) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with registration and admissions.
Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an instructor’s office hours. University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center. The centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and student employment. In addition, services such as the Food Pantry are also provided. Locations are listed below.
|
Center
Name |
Brownsville
Campus |
Edinburg
Campus |
|
Advising
Center |
BMAIN 1.400 (956) 665-7120 |
EITTB 1.000 (956) 665-7120 |
|
Career
Center |
BINAB 1.105 (956) 882-5627 |
ESTAC 2.101 (956) 665-2243 |
|
Counseling
Center Mental Health Counseling and Related Services List |
BSTUN 2.10 (956) 882-3897 |
EUCTR 109 (956) 665-2574 |
|
Food
Pantry |
BCAVL 101 & 102 (956) 882-7126 |
EUCTR 114 |
|
Learning
Center |
BMSLC 2.118 (956) 882-8208 |
ELCTR 100 (956) 665-2585 |
|
Writing
Center |
BLIBR 3.206 (956) 882-7065 |
ESTAC 3.119 (956) 665-2538 |
The UTRGV academic calendar can be found
on My.UTRGV
at the bottom of the screen prior to login. Some important dates for Fall 2021
include:
Fall Module 1
August 25 First
day of classes.
August 25 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 Module 1 classes.
October 5 Last
day to drop a class or withdraw.
October 13 Final
Exams (Term Ends)
October 15 Grades
Due at 3 p.m.
Fall Regular Term
August 23 First
day of classes.
August 26 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 classes.
November 10 Last day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 2 Study
Day – NO classes
December 3-9 Final Exams
December 13 Grades Due at 3 p.m.
Fall Module 2
October 20 First day of classes.
October 20 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 Module 2 classes.
November 30 Last day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 8 Final
Exams (Term Ends)
December 10 Grades Due at 3 p.m.
The Dean of Students office assists students when they experience a challenge with an administrative process, unexpected situation such as an illness, accident, or family situation, and aids in resolving complaints. Additionally, the office facilitates student academic related requests for religious accommodations, support students formerly in foster care, helps to advocate on behalf of students and inform them about their rights and responsibilities, and serves as a resource and support for faculty and campus departments.
Vaqueros Report It allows students, staff and faculty a way to report concern about the well-being of a student, seek assistance in resolving a complaint, or report allegations of behaviors contrary to community standards or campus policies.
The Dean of Students can be reached by
emailing dos@utrgv.edu, by
logging into Virtual
Office hours in which a
representative is available Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m, or by visiting one of the following office locations:
Cavalry (BCAVL) 204 or University Center (EUCTR 323). Phone: 956-665-2260.