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SYLLABUS
FOR SHAKESPEARE
Term: Fall,
2010 =
Course Number=
: ENGL 310
Instructor: Dr. Chris Buczinsky
Office: 519 Office Phone: 219-473-4250
E-mail:
Office Hours: <=
/b>Monday 7:00-8:30; 2-7
=
Wednesday 7:00-8:30
Instructor Background:=
I am the son of a New =
York
City Homicide Detective. I attended Northwest Nazarene College, a small
Christian liberal arts college in Nampa, Idaho, and then I earned my B.A. in
English Education from Northern Arizona University. I taught high school in
Arizona and earned my Ph.D. in English from Northwestern in 1994. This is my
eighth year at CCSJ where I am head of the English program. I am married, I
have a 15-year-old son, and I live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In my sp=
are
time I like to hike, swim, do yoga, and write and illustrate children’s boo=
ks.
Course Time: Monday 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Course Description: This course is an
introduction to Shakespeare, to the fascinating characters, riveting plots,=
and
great themes of his plays and to the meditative genius of his beautiful
sonnets. By way of a close study of key poems and four plays, it introduces
students to Shakespeare’s principal dramatic genres (comedy, tragedy, histo=
ry,
and romance), his extraordinary dramatic verse, and his contribution to the
sonnet form. This course emphasizes Shakespeare’s artistry in language,
literature, and theater. It teaches students how to read Shakespeare closel=
y,
to understand and appreciate his all-too-human characters, follow the
ins-and-outs of his plots, unfold his richly metaphoric language, and refle=
ct
upon his timeless human themes.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
1.
to know the characters and plots of four representative
Shakespearean plays.
2.
to understand the nature of the dra=
matic
genres in which Shakespeare wrote, including comedy, romance, tragedy, =
and
history.
3. to
understand the great ideas conv=
eyed
in Shakespeare’s dramas and appreciate the
rhetorical and poetic art through which those ideas are conveyed.
4. to
apply the knowledge of the social,
political, and intellectual context of Elizabethan England to an
understanding of Shakespeare’s works.
5.
to analyze the way in which theatri=
cal
productions and film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays can enhance,
change, and develop the meaning of the plays.
6.
to know several Shakespearean sonne=
ts,
understand the sonnet form, ana=
lyze
particular Shakespearean sonnets, and appreciate Shakespeare’s contribution=
to
the development of the sonnet form.
7.
to synthesize one’s own interpretation of particular Shakespearean works in=
literary critical essays of one’s =
own.
8.
to develop a life-long love of and appreciation for one of the English
language’s greatest artists.
Textbooks:<=
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style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>
As You Like it =
by William Shakespeare=
Macbeth
Henry IV Part I=
by William Shakespear=
e
The Tempest=
by William Shakespear=
e
The Sonnets=
by William Shakespear=
e
Teaching Methods: Someone once said, “A
college won’t and can’t educate you. It can only provide a setting for you =
to
educate yourself.” In this course I use a variety of teaching methods:
- Traditional direct instruction
- Cooperative learning. Small group and class discussions on the co=
urse
readings. These are designed to make you think on your feet, express
yourself clearly, and respond intelligently and productively both to o=
ne
another and to the entire class.
- Teacher/student coaching. One-on-one coac=
hing.
Coaching occurs both in the classroom, when I am questioning you direc=
tly,
and in your writing, when I am helping you revise your essays.
Assessment:
Your
final grade in this class will be assigned based on your performance in five different areas as follows.
=
1. Unit =
Exams =
400
pts.
2. Class
Essays =
400 pts.
3. Fi=
nal Exam =
200
pts.
Total Po=
ints 1000 pts. Possible
1. Unit Exams. =
The course is divided =
into four units, one for each of the f=
our
plays we will be studying. It will take us three class periods to work thro=
ugh
each play (and even then we will feel like we have only scratched the surfa=
ce).
At
the end of each unit, every third week, we will have an exam on the play we
have just finished reading. We will have four
unit exams. Each exam will cover basic knowledge of the play—the
characters, plot, setting, theme, and language—but each will also assume th=
at
you have read the play in its entirety, that you have worked through the
individual scenes with care, and that you are acquainted with individual sc=
enes
and speeches.
To
do well on the exams you must attend class regularly, participate in class
discussions, and take good notes on the lectures.
2. Class Essays. In the course of the
semester, you must write four essa=
ys,
one on each of the major plays we will study. Each 2-3 page literary-critical essay is due at the end of each unit
(See Course Calendar below). Y=
ou
must write
1) One Character Analysis
2) One Close-Reading
3) One Thematic Explication
4) One Performance Interpretation
All essays= must be written to pass the course. You can earn an A on every paper, but if you fail to write one of them, you will fail the course.
All essays must be han=
ded in
on time.
Papers will be marked down one letter grade for every class they are late. =
No
essays will be accepted once they are two weeks late, and no essays will be
accepted after the start of the last night of class, in the 14th
week.
All
papers will be/have:
a. typed, double-spaced, stapled
b. printed in 12 pt. New Times Roman font ONLY
c. one inch margins
d. a heading, flush left, on the first page with
your name, paper form and date
e. student’s name and essay type on all subseque=
nt
pages (ex. Buczinsky/Close Reading/2)
f. an interesting and accurate title
Papers not submitted in this format will not be acc= epted. Papers will be graded with the following rubric used at the end of this syllabus.
3. Final Examination.<=
/span> Your final examinatio=
n,
which takes place during 15th week of the semester, will be comprehensive exam on the four pl=
ays
and the sonnets we have studied and on all of my lectures and our class
discussions, including handouts.
The
final exam will include multiple choice, T/F, short answer, and matching
questions plus a take-home essay. I will pass out a Final Exam study sheet =
to
help you prepare for the exam, but the best preparation is to keep up with =
the
weekly reading and do well on your unit exams and essays.
Course Calendar:
|
Week |
Class
Assignments |
Exam/Ess=
ay Due
Dates |
|
1-9/= 6 |
Labor Day – No Class |
|
|
2-9/= 13 |
Introduction. Syllabus. |
|
|
3-9/= 20 |
As You Li=
ke It. |
|
|
4-9/= 27 |
As You Li= ke It. |
|
|
5-10= /4 |
As You Li= ke It. |
Unit 1
Exam/Essay 1 Due |
|
6-10= /11 |
Macbeth |
|
|
7-10= /18 |
Macbeth |
|
|
8-10= /25 |
Macbeth = |
Unit 2 Exam/Essay 2 Due |
|
9-11= /1 |
Henry IV =
Part I |
|
|
10-1= 1/8 |
Henry IV = Part I |
|
|
11-1= 1/15 |
Henry IV = Part I |
Unit 3
Exam/Essay 3 Due |
|
12-1= 1/22 |
The Tempe=
st |
|
|
13-1= 1/29 |
The Tempe= st |
|
|
14-1= 2/6 |
The Tempe= st |
Unit 4
Exam/Essay 4 Due |
|
15-1= 2/13 |
FINAL EX= AM |
|
Grading Scale:
Grades
will be assigned based on your performance on the requirements listed above.
Students will be assigned final grades based on a traditional scale:
0-59%
=3D F 70-72% =3D C=
- 80-82% =3D B- 90-92% =3D A- =
60-62
=3D D- 73-76% =3D C=
83-86% =3D B 93-96% =3D A
63-66
=3D D 77-79% =3D =
C+ 87-89% =3D B+ 97-100%=3D A+
67-69
=3D D+
Class Policies
This
class has seven rules.
1. Be on time. Our class begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp. If you are tardy=
, I
have to stop the class to get you up to speed. This is unfair to other
students, and it wastes time. I reserve the right to lock the doors to all =
who
are consistently late. I reserve the right to mark you absent for the whole
class if you develop a habit of leaving early (which is especially disrupti=
ve).
2. Respect everyone at all times. =
No
talking while someone else is talking (including Dr. Buczinsky)
3. No eating meals in class. You may=
snack
discretely on low-mess items like Skittles, but no pizza, McDonalds,
sandwiches, etc.
4. No packing up until one minute before=
the
end of class. For every minute before the assigned time that a student begins to pack up, the entire class will be docked 5
points.
5. Come to class prepared. I expect =
you to
bring a binder for this class only, paper for notes, and something to write
with, and I expect you to read the assignments completely and regularly.
6. No cheating. That means keep your=
eyes
on your own paper during an exam, no borrowing somebody else’s homework, an=
d no
plagiarizing. Plagiarizing is using someone else’s ideas, thoughts, or words
and presenting them as if they were your own. All use of sources must be
properly cited using MLA standards. Here is the college policy on plagiaris=
m.
If an instructor or ot=
her
Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized=
or
been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or oth=
er
personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of
academic dishonesty is dismiss=
al
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under t=
he
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
7. No High Tech Shenanigans Of Any Kind.=
That
means no cell phones on in class (unless you have a family emergency or work
situation that requires you to have it on). No texting, no listening to mus=
ic
with earbuds, no mobile Web surfing, no updating your Facebook status.
English Department Att=
endance
Policy
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 excus=
ed and
unexcused absences; it also includes all tardies of more than 15 minutes.
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.
Note: there is no need to contact=
me if
you are going to be absent from class.
Tutoring Center
Tutoring assistance is free to all students of CCSJ=
. Call the Tutoring
Center to make an appointment at 473-4287.
The TC 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 lik=
e to
do better. I highly recommend showing your class essay to a college tutor
before submitting it to me.
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 reaso=
n(s)
for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. A written request for =
the
withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes pri=
or
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 cour=
ses.
The
request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determinati=
on
to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will
receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification wi=
ll
indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division
(DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on D=
CD
withdrawals.
An
official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's
transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu=
rs
an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
Modifications to this syllabus may be=
made
to meet the needs of this specific class.
RUBRIC/CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABLE WRITIN=
G: