SYLLABUS FOR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES: HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF EUROPE

 

Term:  Fall (2005-1)                                                         

Course Number: ENG/HIS 232                                                                    

Instructor: Goodman

Office:  515

Office Phone: 219-473-4272

E-mail:  bgoodman@ccsj.edu 

 

 

Office Hours:    

Monday                3:30-7 PM

                                Tuesday               by appointment

                                Wednesday         1-5 PM

                                Thursday             3:30-7 PM

 

                               

 

Course Time: Wednesday 9-12 noon.

 

Course Description: This course traces the development and interconnections of major civilizations of

Europe.  It explores European cultures and ideas from classical antiquity through medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, and modern periods.  This course utilizes primary texts and literary readings which reflect the cultural and historical activities of their times.

 

Prerequisites:  ENG 103 and 104

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

SKILLS:

 

1. Write a clear, well-organized academic essay that is reflective, analytic, evaluative, and which

contains a clear and focused thesis

addresses the assigned topic in a logical progression that supports the thesis

includes substantive material to support the thesis and main ideas

possesses relevant introduction and conclusion

maintains clear focus

uses appropriate paragraphing and transitions

uses appropriate diction and sentence structure

demonstrates an awareness of the conventions of grammar, punctuation and spelling

 

2. Make confident, well organized, and sufficiently documented oral presentations that

design a logical, coherent organizational structure.

use smooth transitions from point to point..

prepare purposeful introductions and conclusions.

deliver the speech confidently and conversationally.

use physical behavior to enhance the presentation.

 

3. Listen attentively to the opinions and ideas of teachers, authors, and leaders with an

            open but critical mind

4. Analyze these ideas with careful and coherent observations, judgments, and

            communications

5. Make careful analyses of academic ideas, papers, themes, positions, art forms, and

            the elements that contribute to their eminence

6. Synthesize  materials, ideas and themes

7. Organize materials and ideas in a logical manner

 

Discipline Specific:

 

1. Interpret works of literature and relate them to one’s experiences

2. Analyze major writers’ representations of human experience

3. Interpret works of major writers within a historical and social context

4. Demonstrate knowledge of major historical movements, developments, and figures

5. Comprehend how social behavior is viewed from historical perspectives.

 

 

Textbooks/Source material:         See attached list

                                                                Global Perspectives Webpage

 

Learning Strategies: Class and Group Discussions, Portfolios, Lecturing

 

Assessment:

 

Portfolio                                                  20 points

Oral presentation                                                 15 points

Quizzes  (4)                                            20 points

History Articles/bullet summaries (4) 20 points

Final Essay Exam                                20 points

Attendance/C.P.                                      5 points              

TOTAL                              100 points

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

 

Important information on grading:

A.       PORTFOLIOS:  Criteria and due dates will handed out on a separate sheet on the first night.

B.       ARTICLES/BULLET SUMMARIES: criteria and due dates will handed out on a separate sheet on the first night.

C.      ATTENDANCE/CLASS PARTICIPATION SCALE

0-3 hours missed  possible   5 points

3-6 hours missed  possible  4  points

6-9 hours missed  possible   3 points

                After 9 hours, students may not pass the course

D.   READING QUIZZES: 6 quizzes will be given; your lowest score will be dropped

                E.   Specific criteria for oral presentation will be distributed at the appropriate times in the semester

 

 

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

                                (due the following week:)

               

Aug 31  (1)                                           Review syllabus and assignments            Homer’s The Odyssey

                                                                Introduce the ancient Greek world

The Ancient World

 

Sept. 7   (2)                                           Discuss The Odyssey                                    Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex

                                                                Introduce Greek theater                                                                Antigone

                                                                                                                                                Euripides’ Medea

 

Sept. 14                (3)                                          Discuss 3 Greek plays                                   Dante’s Inferno                

                                                                Introduce Medieval World

                                                                               

The Medieval World

 

Sept.  21 (4)                                         Discuss Dante’s Inferno                                                Chaucer’s Canterbury

                                                                Introduce Chaucer’s Canterbury                               Tales

                                                                Tales

 

Sept. 28                (week 5)                               Finish discussion of Dante                         

                                                                Discuss Chaucer’s         

 

Oct. 5     (6)                                           Finish discussing Chaucer                         Choose/read tragedy 

                                                                Review historical articles                              from Shakespeare

                                                                Introduce Shakespeare and the Renaissance

 

The Renaissance and the Enlightenment

 

Oct. 12  (7)                                           Discuss Shakespeare and Renaissance

                                                               

Oct. 19  (8)                                           Watch Video (Renaissance)                          Read Moliere (Web page)             

 

Oct. 26  (week 9)                                                Discuss Moliere (watch video?)                 Short stories/handouts

                                                                Introduce Age of Revolution/1800s

 

The Age of Revolution and Modern Day Europe

                                               

Nov.  2   (10)                                         19/20th century-hot spots of Europe        Short stories/handouts

 

Nov.  9   (11)                                         Current hot spots of Europe                        Student handouts

 

Nov.   16 (12)                                       Oral/Group presentations

 

Nov. 23 (week 13)                             Oral/Group presentations

 

Nov. 30 (14)                                         Oral/Group presentations                           

                                                                Review for exam

 

Dec. 7 (week 15)                                 Final/in-class exam

 

                                               

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.

 

 

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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)   Please be aware that your paper may be submitted for examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check Internet company with which the college has contracted.

 

Citation Guidelines:

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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).