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Office Phone: 219-473-4290

E-mail: gmartin@ccsj.edu

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Course Time: Thursdays 7:00 – 10:00p

Course Description: This course will include the study of the roots of early British and American fiction writers, such as Dickens, Eliot, and Conrad. It will trace the development of the novel into the twentieth century in the works of such writers as Faulkner, Lawrence, and James.

Prerequisites: ENG 103, 104

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

This is an upper level class, which will acquaint the student with the development of the novel and introduce them to the major novelists from Dickens to the modern times. Special focus will be on the development of:

· Theme

· Character

· Setting

· Plot

Class Policy for Assignments: Students will read each novel and be prepared to discuss them. They will also choose a novel from among three for a class oral presentation on the author’s style and development.

Assessment: There will be two papers and two exams. One paper, which will be longer, will compare on eof the author’s work from the class with three of his/her other novels. The other paper, shorter in length will be an analysis of some aspect of one of the novels used in class. (e.g. major character, or a theme, or a repeated use of an image as symbol.

Class Policy on Attendance: The English department has a rule that missing more than 9 hours (3 three hour classes) will result in failure or withdrawal. The student should not take these actions until he/she has consulted with the professor.

Course Outline:

Week One	Introduction to the novel and especially its modern characteristics. Introduction to the work of Charles Dickens, and an assignment to read GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
Week Two	A discussion of Great Expectations, and possibly some in-class writing on the novel. The assignment will be read HEARTS OF DARKNESS.
Week Three	A discussion of Heart of Darkness and the style of Joseph Conrad. Reference to the film ‘Apocalypse Now’ (based on the novel). Introduction to the work of Dostoevsky and CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. The assignment will be to read Crime and Punishment.
Week Four	A discussion of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. A reference to the differences in various translations. Discussion of Dostoevsky, his style and accomplishments. The assignment is to finish CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. The student should choose one of the three for oral presentations: CEREMONY by Leslie Marmon Silko, GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN by James Baldwin, POWER by Linda Hogan. A discussion of minority writers, their special contributions and insights.
Week Five	An introduction to SONS AND LOVERS by Lawrence, and some discussion of the novels of choice. The assignment is to read Sons and Lovers. A short mid-term exam.
Week Six	Discussion of Sons and Lovers and the contribution of Lawrence. The assignment is to read THE POWER AND THE GLORY by Greene.
Week Seven	Discussion of The Power and the Glory. Green’s style and characters. Introduction to SULA by Toni Morison. The assignment is to read Sula.
Week Eight	A discussion of Sula and of Toni Morison. In class presentation of the novels of choice. The assignment to read LOVE MEDICINE by Louise Erdrich.
Week Nine	A discussion of Love Medicine and other American Indian writers. The assignment is to read PRODIGAL SUMMER by Kingslover.
Week Ten	A discussion of the three strands of story in PRODIGAL SUMMER and of the development in contemporary novels of using different character points of view. (True also of Erdrich) The assignment is to read LIGHT IN AUGUST by Faulkner.
Week Eleven	A discussion of Light in August. The assignment is to read ALL THE KINGS MEN.
Week Twelve	A discussion of All the King’s Men. Paper Due. Some may be presented orally to the class.
Week Thirteen	An overview of the novel, its development, changes, authorial voice, and other characteristics. Preparation for the final exam.
Week Fourteen	FINAL

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).