Dr. Susan Swan 658-1441; Please Do Not Call Use Email Instead

English 2333.001 MW 9:30-10:50 Dr. Susan Swan 658-1441; please do not call – use email instead [email protected] Office Hours: English Bldg. 213, M-TH 12:30-1:30; Friday by appt.

English 2333: World Literature

The basic Thrust of The course is two-fold: (a) to give pleasure, and (b) to enlarge the student's moral and intellectual world. Since ENGL 2333 is a sophomore course, and not necessarily designed for English majors, one of the overriding objectives is to expose students to ideas, attitudes, and cultures different from their own so as to develop in them an acceptance of, if not an appreciation for, this differentness. Since most students in the class have had an American literature course and some have had an English literature class, it would be correct to say that the course aims at drawing Their Americanism back to its Classical and European roots. We strive, in an elementary way of course, toward getting a wider perspective on our way, if not of life, at least of life as reflected in one art form: literature.

Student Learning Outcomes 1. Students will be able to synthesize and document others’ ideas according to a specified style guide 2. Students will be able to appraise diverse perspectives and rhetorical strategies and integrate a critical response to Those perspectives and strategies into Their writing 3. Students will demonstrate The ability to assert a claim, provide evidence, and address a counter-argument with effective rebuttal, concession, or assimilation 4. Students will perform in-depth textual analysis 5. Students will demonstrate awareness and knowledge of The aesthetic principles reflected in literature (sophomore literature)

Catalog description with prerequisites ENGL 2333. WORLD LITERATURE II Study of selected world masterpieces beginning with El Cid and ending with Dante’s Inferno; emphasis on historical, generic, and thematic connections. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.

Specific scope or nature of the course In contrast to the survey courses, ENGL 2333 is intended to substitute depth in fewer authors for breadth in more authors. Primary emphasis is placed upon the literature itself rather Than upon reading about the literature. The course is concerned with teaching students to read with understanding the textual literature of its title; strictly, here, the texts are the course. Our instructional approach is based on an awareness of and an appreciation for the status of students as adults. We make every effort to address student concerns with the same tone, patience, and pacing as we would in solving difficulties with our colleagues. Courtesy, helpfulness, and respect are fundamental to the communication of clear ideas.

Textbooks Alighieri, Dante. John Ciardi, trans. The Inferno. New York: New American Library, 1954.

Loomis, Roger Sherman and Laura Hibbard Loomis. Medieval Romances. New York: Random House, 1957.

Simpson, Lesley B., trans. The Poem of the Cid. Berkeley: U of California P, 1957.

Methods of instruction The course is set up on five points: (a) The story, (b) The characters, (c) The morés, (d) The concepts, (e) The style. Students are expected to come to class with the first two under control (and are given many petty tests to aid them in this habit); they automatically notice morés differing from ours; the teacher is responsible for pointing to morés which agree with ours, for organizing the concepts, and for teaching style. A few tapes and videos are used; short oral talks on historical figures are assigned; considerable use is made of maps and historical charts, since students have had no world history since the ninth grade; bulletin boards are arranged; personal experience is called on. But these are peripheral; we always spiral out from the work itself. The method in each unit (i.e., in each book) follows this pattern: teacher lecture on background; reading and discussion; test or Theme or worksheet. The methods and expectations of the class are collaborative, energetic, and interactive.

Course requirements or levels of achievement To pass the course, the student must successfully complete seven assignments: 1. Reading quizzes; every single day after an assigned reading, you will take a short reading quiz individually, and your group will then retake the quiz. You will receive credit for both grades. 20% 2. Epic Hero/Anti-Hero Children’s Project – 20% 3. Medieval Romance – Fiction Writing – 20% 4. Final Project – whole-class Theatrical adaptation of Dante’s Inferno – 6Th major grade. Peer evaluation of your role in this project will be a major part of this grade. (40%)

Responsibility for Withdrawal It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course when attendance or completion of the course requirements is no longer possible. If official withdrawal is completed before the last day to drop, the student will receive a W. If official withdrawal is not completed before this date, the student will receive an F. Students are allowed only six W’s throughout the duration of their baccalaureate degree.

Grading Policy The grade in the course consists of the average of the following seven equally weighted major grades): 1 Reading Quizzes – (20%) 2 Epic Hero Children’s book (20%) 3 1nd Major Paper – Medieval Romances (20%) 4 Theatrical Project – Dante’s Inferno (40%)

Online Course Schedule The course schedule will be online at: http://susanswan.pbworks.com

I will be updating the schedule on a daily basis, and I will be providing examples for each paper. It is very important to check the schedule before coming to class! It is your responsibility to be prepared for class; while I provide a “bare bones” schedule in this paper syllabus, the official syllabus is online at pbworks.

Attendance Regular attendance and preparation for class are basic expectations of the course. To put it bluntly, the class does not function unless everyone is here, on time, and prepared. Aside from exceptional circumstances, being sick does not entitle you to an absence. You are granted excused absences for the observance of any religious holiday (please extend the courtesy of notifying me ahead of time). I will allow you three excused absences, no questions asked. Any more than these allotted absences will result in a drop of your final grade by 1/3, i.e., an “A” will become an “A-”; a “B+” will become a “B”, etc. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Please don’t be late for class. It’s annoying for everyone. Two tardies will be forgiven. All other tardies will reduce your final grade by one point. If you have a doctor’s note or other official note to excuse your absence or tardiness, please bring an original copy for an excused absence/tardy.

Late Work Be advised, this is a demanding course. Writing assignments include both in-class and out-of-class activities. All readings and written work should be completed prior to class in order to foster adequate discussion. Bear in mind the following rules and guidelines regarding submission of written work:  Assignments must be turned in on time. I reserve the right to refuse any late work. All late work will affect your grade negatively.  All papers must be typed. No exceptions. Handwritten work will be neither rebirth nor graded.  Assignments either for review or grade may not be submitted via email. No exceptions .  All papers must use MLA format.

Students should communicate with the instructor about any situation that they feel might cause them to be unable to complete assignments in a timely manner. Such communication should be before the due date of the assignment. There are no so-called "excused absences" That exempt you from this requirement.

Student Conduct Students should exhibit mature classroom behavior which excludes loud talking, grooming, napping, or other disruptive behaviors (as determined by the instructor). Treat this class, and all other college courses, as you would a full-time job. Students should show respect and courtesy toward peers and the instructor. While the nature of the course requires the expression of divergent opinions, discrimination, abuse, harassment, or disorderly conduct in any form will not be tolerated. All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off.

Plagiarism & Academic Honesty It is fine to use ideas, words, and short passages from the writings of others in your writing, as long as you acknowledge the source with an in-text citation and an entry in The Works Cited page. Failure to acknowledge the contribution of others is considered plagiarism, a serious academic offense. Presenting someone else’s work as your own is plagiarism. Copying information from the internet without giving proper documentation is plagiarism. Having someone other Than yourself write part or all of your paper is plagiarism. Quoting directly from books, magazines, or newspapers without giving credit to the source is plagiarism. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to follow this simple two-fold rule: Students must do their own work. Students must give credit to ideas not their own. Plagiarism, either intentional or unintentional, will not be tolerated. All plagiarism will reflect negatively on your grade. Any plagiarized work will result in a zero for that assignment. Repeat plagiarism will be reported to The English Chair and Division Dean.

Writing Center Free tutoring is available in The Stone Writing Center. I strongly urge you to take advantage of the excellent tutoring services provided there.

Special Learning Needs and/or Disability Accommodations Students with special learning needs and/or requiring disability accommodations may contact the Office of Special Services. Harvin Center. HC 188.

Drop Policy Be advised that failure to comply with the attendance policy and/ or failure to submit assignments can result in students being dropped from the course. If you miss three consecutive weeks of class (six classes in a row), you will be dropped from the course. If you miss eight aggregate classes, you will be dropped from the class. If you are ill, it is your responsibility to contact me via email to talk about what you need to make up.

Course Schedule

Mon 1/14 – Introductions and Ice Breakers. Explanation of syllabus/assignments.

Wed 1/16 – El Cid, Canto I Reading Quiz Mon 1/21 No class, MLK Holiday

Wed 1/23 – El Cid, Canto II Reading Quiz

Mon 1/28 – El Cid, Canto III Reading Quiz

Wed 1/30 – Group Project: Epic Children’s Book

Mon 2/4 – Group Project: Epic Children’s Book

Wed 2/6 – Group Project: Epic Children’s Book

Mon 2/11 – DUE!!! Group Project: Epic Children’s Book

Wed 2/13 – Medieval Romances: Tristan and Isolt

Mon 2/18 – Medieval Romances: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Wed 2/20 – Movie: Excalibur

Mon 2/25 – Movie: Excalibur Assign: Medieval Romance Paper

Wed 2/27 – Dante: Inferno, pp. 13-33

Mon 3/4 – Dante: Inferno, pp. 34-64

Wed 3/6 – Writing Day: Medieval Romance Paper

Mon 3/11 – SPRING BREAK! (Don’t drink and drive!)

Wed 3/13 – SPRING BREAK! (Don’t drink and drive!)

Mon 3/18 – Dante: Inferno, pp. 95-134 Due: Medieval Romance Paper

Wed 4/3 – Work on Final Project

Mon 4/8 – Work on Final Project

Wed 4/17 – Work on Final Project Mon 4/22 – Work on Final Project

Wed 5/1 – Last Day of Class! Work on Final Project Pot-Luck sign-up sheet.

Mon 5/8 – Final Exam 10-12:30 Dress Rehearsal

Final Performance Date/Place To Be Determined