Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SHAKESPEARE
Term: Fall, 2002-2003
(021) (Sept. 3 – Dec. 7)
Course Number: ENG 310
Instructor: Dr. Barbara Goodman
Office
Phone: 219-473-4272
E-mail: bgoodman@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours: Monday 9:30-10:30
2:00-7:00
Tuesday TBA/appointments
Wednesday 1:00-4:00
Thursday 2:00-5:00
Instructor
Background: Currently director of English. Also direct college
drama productions and sponsor trips to theatrical events (e.g. annual trip to
Canada for Shakespeare Festival)
Course
Time: Monday 7:00-10:00
Course
Description: This course examines the principal plays of
Shakespeare and their genres. It investigates the historical and social
contexts in which he wrote, placing emphasis on his innovations and influences
in the realms of language, literature, and theater.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
1.
Analyze and interpret works of Shakespeare as they
reflect his time period and culture
2.
Demonstrate the ability to do research and writing
that pertains to the multifaceted discipline of English and Professional
Writing (e.g. literary, historical, legal)
3.
Write coherently and creatively, making conscious
and sophisticated stylistic choices in language and structure
4.
Engage intellectually and creatively within the
discipline of English and/or Professional Writing
5.
Analyze and reflect upon human experience through
reading and understanding the writings of Shakespeare
6.
Identify how Shakespeare’s writing reflects and
challenges the values of the cultural and historical framework in which it was
composed
7.
Demonstrate how the forms and ideas of Shakespeare
are applicable to today’s social context
Textbooks: Bevington’s edition of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Learning
Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative
Learning, Lecturing
Assessment:
Brief written papers (2) 20 points
Brief research report (1) 10 points
Oral 25
points
In-depth essay/final w/ oral 30 points
TOTAL 100
POINTS
Class
Policy for Assignments: The criteria for all assignments will be
given out within the first two weeks of class.
Late papers will be penalized.
Late oral reports will not be accepted.
Brief
written papers: see handout
Brief
research report: see handout
Oral: Students will do an
introductory power point presentation of the plays we are reading. See attached sheet for options and criteria
In-depth essay: Due the
say of final exam week. This will be a
take-home essay. Students will be
required to hand it to me and discuss what they learned from the assignment
with me (5-8 minutes). Failure to talk with me will result in an automatic 5
point deduction.
Class participation:
0-3 hours missed no
points subtracted
3-6 hours missed 1.5
points subtracted
6-9 hours missed 3
points subtracted
More than nine
hours can prevent a student from passing the class.
Grading
Scale:
A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-:
80-81 C+: 78-79
C: 72-77
C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-: 60-61
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance:
In accordance with English program policy, any
student missing more than NINE (9) hours of class will receive an F. These nine hours include both excused and unexcused absences. Please be aware these hours include
birthdays, sport events, illness, work, etc.
If a problem arises with your absences, please come and talk to me
immediately.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices:
Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc. It is disruptive to have them going off
during class. If there is an important
reason why you must have your phone or beeper turned on (e.g. illness at home,
work situation), please inform me before class begins.
Course
Outline:
Class
Dates: Topics/Assignments:
Discussion of Love’s Labor’s Lost (Comedy)
Sept.
16: Shakespeare in
Performance: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Sept.
23: Shakespeare in
Performance: Richard III (History)
Sept.
30: Shakespeare Literary
Interpretation: Richard III (History)
Oct.
7: Shakespeare as
Literary Interpretation: Measure for
Measure (Problem comedy)
(First brief
paper due)
Oct.
14: Shakespeare as
Literary Interpretation: Othello
(Tragedy)
Oct.
21: Shakespeare in
Performance: Othello (Tragedy)
Oct.
28: Shakespeare as
Literary Interpretation: King Lear
(Tragedy)
Nov.
4: Shakespeare as
Literary Interpretation: Macbeth
(Tragedy)
(Second brief
paper due)
Nov.
11: Shakespeare
in Performance: Macbeth (Tragedy)
Nov.
18: Shakespeare as Literary
Interpretation: Coriolanus (Tragedy)
(Third brief
paper due)
Nov.
25: Shakespeare
as Literary Interpretation: The Winter’s
Tale (Romance)
Dec.
2: Shakespeare as
Literary Interpretation: The Tempest
(Romance)
Dec.
9: Final essay due
Class
Participation:
This class
requires group work and class participation.
Please see section on Attendance Policy and the class participation
grading scale.
Please
note: Modifications and changes to this syllabus may be made to meet the needs
of this specific course.
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. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar 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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
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).