SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE II

 

 

Term:  Spring, (2005-2)   

Course Number:  ENG 261X

Instructor:   Dr. Barbara Goodman

Office:  Room # 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: Monday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Course Description: This course traces the development of English literature from the 1700s to the present.  It explores the major writers and works of English literature, giving students an enjoyment and understanding of England's rich literary environment.

 

Prerequisites:    ENG 103-104

 

Textbooks:    

                        Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

                        Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre

Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights

Charles Dickens, David Copperfield (excerpts)

George Eliot, Silas Marner

Thomas Hardy, Tess of the D’Urbervilles

Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway

 

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.

 

Grading Scale:

 

Letter grades will be assigned according to the student’s fulfilling the requirements listed above (See assessment and Class policy for Assignments, and Class policy on Attendance.)

 

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.

Class Policy For Assignments: All assignments must be handed in on time, or in late with a proper explanation.  1-3 points will be subtracted for a paper one week late; 3-5 points will be subtracted for a paper two weeks late.  No papers will be accepted after two weeks late.

 

Competencies and objectives

Students in this course will:

 

(Majors competencies):

  • Analyze and interpret works of literature of major writers that reflect diverse genres, time periods, and cultures
  • Evaluate literary works within the context of the evolution of the ideas on social justice
  • Analyze and reflect upon human experience through reading and understanding great literary works and the writings of major authors
  • Identify the development and application of various literary genres
  • Identify how literature reflects and challenges the values of the cultural and historical framework in which it was composed
  • Demonstrate how the forms and ideas of literature from previous ages are applicable to today’s social context

 

(Course Objectives):

·         Trace the development of English literature from 1800 until today

·         Familiarize themselves with the major authors and works of English literature (1800-today)

·         Establish a criteria base to analyze and discuss these literary works and authors with discernment and perception

·         Come to an understanding and enjoyment (I hope) of some of English literature’s most important writers

 

Assessment:

 

2 Explications    (in-class)                                                           20 points

Oral Presentation (multimedia/PowerPoint)                                 20 points

Take-home final essay                                                               25 points                                  

Exam                                                                                        20 points

*Automatic points for passing quizzes                                           5 points

Class participation/attendance                                                    10 points

 

Total                                                                            100 points possible

 

*Reading the assigned books is an integral part of any literature course! You must read the books in order to pass.  A reading quiz of 8 questions will be given on each book—you must answer correctly 5 questions in order to pass the quiz (each quiz is pass/fail).  There will be 7 quizzes (one of each book); you must pass 5 of the quizzes to pass the class.  With those five passes you get the automatic 5 points; without those five passes you will FAIL the class—even if you have done your written work—because obviously you have not done the reading and thus your written work is not legitimate!  PLEASE UNDERSTAND—if you do not pass at least 5 of the 7 quizzes you will fail the class.

 

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:  below 60

 

Format for Written Assignments:

 

Will be given out with the essay questions.

 

Class Participation:

 

Participation/Attendance is worth a total of 10 possible points.  If you miss

                        0-1 full class (3 hours)            possible points—10

                        up to 2 full classes (6 hours)   possible points—8.5

                        up to 3 full classes (9 hours)   possible points—7

                        more than 9 hours see policy on attendance!

 

 

Class Assignments:

 

Class Units                                                                

 

Unit I.  Early 19th Century: to romanticize or not to romanticize

            Jane Austen      (January 16)

            The Brontes      (January 30, February 6)

            The Romantic Poets (February 13/20)

 

            Assignments:  Oral presentation (February 13/20)

                                  

                                 

Unit II.  The Victorian Age: of slums and piano legs; apes and kitchen sinks

            Charles Dickens (excerpts) (February 27)

            George Eliot      (March 6)

           

            Assignment:       Explication 1 (March 13)          

 

Unit III.  The Late Victorian/early 20th Century: curmudgeons and censorship

            Thomas Hardy  (March 20)

            Virginia Woolf (April 3)

 

            Assignments:  Explication 2 (March 27)

                         

Unit IV.  Current 20th century: so what’s happening today? And how about tomorrow?

 

            TBA (April 10)

           

            Assignments:     Final essay (April 10)

Exam (April 17)

 

Please note than course work and assignments may be modified during the semester in order to fit the needs of the class.

 

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.

 

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, 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. Please be aware that your paper can be submitted for examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check Internet company with which the college has contracted.

 

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).