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Welcome to American Literature! I’m Professor Linne, and I’ll be your instructor this term. I’m in my tenth year of teaching here at Keiser, and I teach American Literature, Contemporary World Literature, English Literature, and Basic English. I love to read (are you surprised?), write, and spend time with my family. I’ve also recently become interested in genealogy and am working on documenting my ancestry to apply for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Transcript of Aml welcome 2016
Welcome to American Literature!
I’m Professor Linne, and I’ll be your instructor this term.
I’m in my tenth year of teachinghere at Keiser, and I teach AmericanLiterature, Contemporary World Literature,English Literature, and Basic English.
I love to read (are you surprised?), write,and spend time with my family. I’ve also recently become interested in genealogyand am working on documenting myancestry to apply for membership in theDaughters of the American Revolution.
About MeI was born and raised in upstate New York. I live near the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Many people think of New York City and Long Island when they think of New York state, but the upstate region is spectacular as well
I earned my B.S. in English and my M.A. in literature from the State University of New York College at Brockport. Before returning to school, I worked for several years as a technical writer.
About Me
My daughter, Allison, and myson Andrew.
Tyshawn, our family friend. I amalso his legal guardian.
About Me
Both Andrew and Tyshawn have developmentaldisabilities. I’ve learned to be a strong advocatefor both of my boys and am a graduate of NewYork state Partners in Policymaking, a program thattrains people with developmental disabilities and their families how to be effective advocates. I also volunteer for Parent to Parent of New YorkState.
Alli is a high school senior and is planningto attend SUNY Alfred in the fall, where shewill study architecture. I am trying to remaincalm about my little girl going to school!
About Me
Serena (left) and Alice are my two four-legged children. Alice has been with us for 12 years, andSerena for about 6.
Our TextbookYou will need a textbook for this course.We’re using The Norton Anthology of American Literature (shorter 8th Ed). If you don’t yet have your textbook, use the links I’ve provided to many of the readings for Week 1. You’ll find the links on the Week 1 Readings and Assignments page and on the Announcements page. Do not wait for your book to get started.
General InformationMy email address is [email protected]
If you have general questions concerning assignments, please use the “Ask Questions” discussion page.
Concerns about your grades or personal matters should be sent via email. Feel free to post a note on the Ask Questions page to let me know you’ve emailed me.
General InformationYou will be doing a lot of writing for this course, but please don’t be intimidated!
Additional help is available to you from the Keiser OWL and the English Help Center. You will find information about APA style by going to the Start Here menu and opening the Course Resources folder.
Enjoy the Class!I’m looking forward to getting to know you over the next several weeks!
