Teaching First-Year English
Compiled here are internal and external resources to help instructors navigate the policies, procedures, and expectations for teaching first-year English as laid out by the Department of English and Texas State University.
For any further questions, please contact Nancy Wilson.
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Course Planning Resources
FYE Overviews
Approved FYE Textbooks
The Texas State Department of English requires all faculty to adopt Andrea Lunsford's Easy Writer and a reader selected from a list of vetted texts.
FYE Syllabus
You must use a university syllabus template for English 1310 and English 1320. Be sure to include the correct section number.
FYE Course Calendar
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Teaching Resources (SharePoint)
SharePoint
In SharePoint, you can find a myriad of lesson plans, prompts, sample essays, and other teaching resources that will aid you in your time as a TA. If you develop successful original lesson plans or resources, please send them to nw05@txstate.edu.
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Policies and Procedures
Below are several important University and departmental policies and procedures that pertain to teaching First-Year English.
- Official First-Year English Syllabus
- Attendance Policy
- Academic Dishonesty
- University Academic Calendar
- Final Exam Schedule
- Campus Carry
- Title IX
- HB 2504 Site
- CV-Template for TAs***
***Each semester, all faculty are required to upload their syllabi and current CV to the "HB 2504" site (see link above).
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Student Referral Resources (Academic)
With small class sizes, students often turn to their First-Year English instructors for guidance. One of the ways you can be most helpful is to refer students to available University resources.
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Student Referral Resources (Mental Health Concerns)
With the rise of mental health awareness and concerns on universities, it's important to know your resources and what actions you can take. This link provides websites, assessments, and other tools for you. Find Resources for Student Mental Health Concerns.