American Poetry

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American/British Poetry

Required Texts

The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry (vol. 1 & 2) - Ramazani, Ellmann, O'Clair
Access to internet resources, including: Modern American Poetry, Academy of American Poetry, Poetry Society of America, Poetry Foundation.

These books are available in paperback and may be purchased online through the AASU Bookstore
or other bookstores. Amazon.com has several used copies of the text.

Recommended Texts

In addition to the texts above, you should secure

a collegiate grammar text of choice
a collegiate dictionary of choice

Software

To be successful in this course, students will need regular access to

an Internet-connected computer
a word processor (such as MS Word or Wordperfect)

To find out how and where to access these applications on the AASU campus, contact Student Technology Services.

Lane Library

This course will require some research, so please familiarize yourself with the AASU's Lane Library. The library provides students with access to a variety of online databases and interlibrary loan options. It also provides distance education services to students who may not be able to visit the AASU campus. You will need to consult the library for any passwords required to access online databases at a distance.

Recommended Readings

Additional readings will be posted as needed. Please check the course site regularly!

Computing

To access course materials, a multimedia-class computer with Internet connectivity is required. Students are best served by a 56K or faster connection speed.

Course Facilitation

Students should also have the appropriate Internet browser to view this course. Optimal views of online courses or supplementary materials are rendered in MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or better and Netscape Navigator 6 or better or Firefox. Mac OS X users may find that Apple Safari renders online content, interactions and web applications more effectively than other browsers. Browsers may need to be further optimized if courses utilizing multimedia require any browser plugins or ancillary players.

WebVista

WebVista is Armstrong Atlantic State University's course management system, which is accessed via a web browser via the Internet. To access the course, you must have access to the Internet as well as the system--and you must be enrolled in the course. You may access WebVista at:

http://online.armstrong.edu/

Should you have any difficulties gaining access or any other difficulties with WebCT, you are encouraged to contact Student Technology Services (STS). STS operates an orientation for WebVista (and other computer applications), which may prove helpful.

Assistance

Students with computing or course management system (WebCT) questions should contact STS. STS operates a Help Desk which supports a range of technology issues. The Help Desk operates Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm US EST/EDT, on Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm US EST/EDT, and on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm US EST/EDT. You may contact the Help Desk via telephone: 912.927.5321 (local) and 866.533.6353 (toll free), via email: techhelp@mail.armstrong.edu, and via a web-based inquiry form.

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