SYLLABUS FOR HISTORY and
STUDY of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Term: Fall 2005 (05-1)
Course Number: ENG 320x
Instructor: Dr. Barbara Goodman
Office
Phone: 219-473-4272
E-mail: bgoodman@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours: Monday 3:30-7:00
Tuesday By appointment
Wednesday 1:00-5:00 PM
Thursday 3:30-7:00
Instructor
Background: Currently director of English. Also direct college drama productions and
sponsor trips to theatrical events (e.g. annual trip to
Course
Time: Mondays 7:00 – 10:00p
Course
Description: This course traces the evolution and development
of the English language from its Indo-European roots to today’s varied regional
and cultural vernaculars. It examines
the controversy over the structural canons of the English Language and surveys
historical and current linguistic theories.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
English
major competencies:
1.
Examine the nature of the English language and how
that nature influences developments in literature and writing
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)
Specific Course competencies:
·
Explain the importance of language in
general
·
Identify and interpret the geography of the
English language
·
Explain the history and development of the
English language
·
Identify the “trees” of languages and
Indo-European tree in particular
·
Compare and contrast Old/Middle/Modern
English grammar, syntax, and vocabulary
·
Identify and give examples of major
linguistic trends/laws (e.g. Grimm’s, Verner’s, GVS)
·
Review and reproduce grammatical and
structural canons of the English language and analyze their variations through
the centuries
·
Recognize and apply the variety of
linguistic theories
Textbooks: Mother Tongue (Bryson)
Internet/Web
sites (Blackboard)
Learning
Strategies: (Group Discussions, Collaborative Learning,
Lecturing…etc.)
Assessment:
Test
(Mother Tongue/terms) 15
points
Two
homework packets (15 points each) 30 points
Research
paper (12+ pages) 20
points
Oral
presentation 15
points
Final
Test 15
points
Attendance/Participation 5 points
TOTAL 100
POINTS
Class
Policy for Assignments and Assessment:
1)
Class participation/attendance:
0-3
hours absences no points
subtracted
3-6
hours absences 1.5 points
subtracted
6-9
hours absences 3 points subtracted
More than nine
hours absences can prevent a student from passing the class
2) All
assignments must be handed in on time, or if late, with proper
explanation. Late papers will adversely
affect the student’s grade. Late papers can and will be penalized with a
loss of up to 6 points
(depending on reason for lateness and delay
in submitting the paper). Under most
circumstances,
late paper will not be accepted without
previous consultation with professor.
Grading
Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92
B+: 88-89
B: 83-87 B-: 80-82
C+: 78-79
C: 73-77 C-: 70-72 D+: 68-69
D: 63-67 D-: 60-62
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance:
In accordance with the 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 there 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:
August
29 Introduction
to course.
Examination
of language and its importance in society
Important
terms to know
Read
Mother Tongue for Sept. 12.
September
12 Discussion
of Mother Tongue
**Test on Mother
Tongue and terms from first day**
Review Web sites/assign
research paper
September
19 Indo-European
Languages and “pre-English”
September
26 Old
English
Approval
of R.P. topic/thesis
October 3 Middle
English
**First
homework packet due**
October
10 Early
Modern English
October
17 No
Class: Drama class in
October
24 Modern
English
October
31 Modern
American English
**Second
homework packet due**
November
7 Transformational
Grammar/Linguistic Theory
November 14 Transformational
Grammar continued
Orals
(if time requires)
November 21 Orals
November 28 Paleography
studies and writing’s influence of language
**Research
Paper due**
December 7 Review
for exam
December 8 Final
Exam
Class
Participation: This class required good attendance and
participation. See Assessment and
Attendance Policy above.
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) Please be aware that your paper will be
submitted for examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check
Internet company with which the college has contracted.
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).