WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I

ENG 2213.007 (13334): TR 9:30-10:45, MB 1.208

ENG 2213.007 Literary Criticism and Analysis Syllabus – Fall 2009 Instructor: Elaine Wong Email: [email protected] Office Location: MB 2.306E Office Phone: 458-7884 Office Hours: T11:00 a.m.–12:00 nn., W 4:15–5:15 p.m., and by appointment

Required Texts Booth, Alison, J. Paul Hunter, and Kelly J. Mays, eds. The Norton Introduction to Literature. Portable Edition. New York & London: W. W. Norton, 2006. ISBN: 0-393-92856-X. Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. Critical Edition. New York & London: W. W. Norton, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-393-93219-5. Conrad, Joseph. Heart of Darkness. Critical Edition. New York & London: W. W. Norton, 2005. ISBN: 0-393-92636-2. Shakespeare, William. King Lear. Critical Edition. New York & London: W. W. Norton, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-393-92664-4.

Course Description ENG 2213 provides a study of poetry, fiction, and drama, with close attention to literary terms, literary criticism, and the characteristics of each genre. This course includes intensive reading and extensive writing requirements and is designed to prepare students who intend to take advanced courses in literature and other students who have a commitment to the rigorous study of literature. -- adapted from UTSA 2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalogue.

Learning Objectives This course facilitates students to 1. cultivate critical understandings of literature, 2. obtain sound and basic knowledge of major literary genres and theories, 3. strengthen close reading, analytical, and research skills, and 4. develop coherent and cogent presentation of ideas in writing and speech.

Class Policy 1. Observe Scholastic Integrity: Scholastic integrity is of utmost importance in the academic community. Everyone does his/her own work to achieve educational and personal developments. No plagiarism, collusion, or other forms of scholastic dishonesty will be tolerated in this course. According to the Student Code of Conduct, “‘Plagiarism’ includes, but is not limited to, the appropriation, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the submission of it as one’s own academic work offered for credit” while “‘Collusion’ includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments offered for credit or collaboration with another person to commit a violation of any section of the rules on scholastic dishonesty.” Scholastic dishonesty will result in automatic failure in the course and possible dismissal by UTSA. See Section 203 of the Code for UTSA’s policy on scholastic dishonesty.

2. Classroom Etiquette: Be a considerate class participant. Arrive on time. Turn off all electronic devices before class begins, including mobile phones, pagers, PDAs, laptops, and others. As the class requires all students’ constant and active engagement, please refrain from using laptops. Bring your own textbooks and handouts. Be attentive and participate in class.

1 ENG 2213.007 (13334): TR 9:30-10:45, MB 1.208 “As members of the University community, students share in the obligation to maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Accordingly, students are prohibited from engaging in any behavior that obstructs, disrupts, or interferes with any class. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result, at a minimum, in a request to leave class. Such behavior also violates the Student Code of Conduct and may result in disciplinary action.” (Source: Student Judicial Affairs, UTSA)

3. Absence Policy: Each student can have one excused absence and one unexcused absence not reflected in his/her grade during the semester. For each subsequent absence, whether excused or unexcused, 1.25% will be deducted from the 10% attendance grade. Excused absences include sicknesses with doctor’s notes, mandatory attendances at University functions with documentation, and other documented emergencies. All other absences fall into the “unexcused” category. Notify me of foreseeable absences beforehand and emergencies asap via email or on Blackboard. Occasional late arrivals in class can be excused; however, habitual tardiness will lead to a deduction in the attendance grade. Each repeated failure in bringing texts/handouts for the day will be treated as an unexcused absence.

4. Late Policy for Assignments: All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. If you experience difficulties in meeting deadlines, let me know asap—not on the due date or the evening before—and we can arrange an extension. However, if a student displays habitual procrastination, no extension will be given. Any late submissions without extension will result in the deduction of 1/3 of a letter grade or 3 points in a 100-point scale for each calendar day.

5. Format of Written Assignments: Unless otherwise specified, type all take-home written assignments and follow MLA formatting and documentation styles. MLA formatting: 12-point Times New Roman, doubled-spaced, one-inch margin on all sides. Put your last name and page number on the right side of the header. MLA documentation: see Blackboard. All written assignments should at least reach the minimum word limit. Failing to do so will lead to a grade deduction.

6. Achieve Progress: You are expected to learn from your work and improve as the course proceeds. I am more than happy to discuss your work in this class and answer any questions during office hours, by appointment, on Blackboard, and via email.

7. Services for Disabilities: This course provides accommodation for students with disabilities who are registered with the Office of Disability Services and receive an accommodation letter from the Office.

Grading Policy Attendance 10% Class Preparation & Participation 10% Dialectic Journals, Microanalyses, & Blackboard discussion 14% 3 Written Analyses (w/ Writing Journals) 21% Oral Presentation & Annotated Bibliography 10% Mid-term Exam 10% Research Paper 15% Final Exam 10% Total 100%

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1. Attendance (10%): See page 2 for absence policy. 2. Class Preparation & Participation (10%): In every class, I expect you to contribute to constructive discussion while respecting other people’s views. Always read the texts to be discussed and come prepared, and participate actively in all class activities. Grades for in-class assignments and possible pop quizzes will also be incorporated. 3. Dialectic Journals, Microanalyses, & Blackboard Discussion (14%): Dialectic Journal (DJ) —an informal but thoughtful response to the readings to be covered in that week. See further instructions on Blackboard. Microanalyses—a one-page (300 words) analysis of one or two poems focusing on a specific aspect, such as language use and tone. Blackboard Discussion— follow-up discussion for King Lear performance. Each student will post a comment (250-300 words) on Blackboard and respond to three other comments. 4. Written Analyses with Writing Journals— Blackboard submission (21%): You will write one analysis (900-1,500 words) for each of the following genre: poetry, drama, and fiction. Discuss technical details as comprehensively as possible and incorporate your own critical view. Refer to the guidelines for the analysis of each genre on Blackboard for texts to be chosen and genre- specific requirements. All written analyses must follow the MLA style in format and documentation. Secondary sources can be used and should be properly documented when used, but are not required. Append a ½- to 1-page journal to your analysis and let me know how you feel about the writing exercise, especially if you have encountered any difficulties. I strongly encourage you to finish the draft early and consult a tutor at the Writing Centre (HSS 2.02.22, http://www.utsa.edu/twc/) before submission. 5. Oral Presentation & Annotated Bibliography (10%): You will select an article from a reading list on Blackboard and work out your own annotated bibliography (see guidelines on Blackboard). You will then work with another student who read the same article and give a 10- to 15-minute presentation on the article. At the presentation, give a brief summary of the article, discuss the author’s position and argument, and state your team’s position (whether you agree or disagree with the author; any disagreement among yourselves) using some of the texts we read as examples. You are encouraged to use multimodal components, such as Powerpoint and handouts. Missed presentations cannot be made up for unless due to emergencies. 6. Mid-term Exam (10%): A short exam on definitions and poetry analyses. 7. Research Paper— Blackboard and hard-copy submissions (15%): You will integrate the knowledge and skills learned in this class in writing a 2,000- to 3,000-word research paper (approx. 7-10 pages excluding works cited page) toward the end of the semester. You may develop your own topic or follow one of the set prompts. The research paper should include at least four secondary sources, two of which must be print-based. Full documentation in MLA style is required. Other details will be provided in the instructions and guidelines on Blackboard. 8. Final Exam (10%): An open-book exam in essay format covering all of the texts and literary terms/devices discussed in this course.

Final Grade Distribution A 90% – 100% B 80% – 89% C 70% – 79% D 60% – 69% F 59% and below

3 ENG 2213.007 (13334): TR 9:30-10:45, MB 1.208 Course Outline (subject to changes) Texts/handouts/guidelines with an asterisk (*) are to be downloaded from LION via lib.utsa.edu. Those with two asterisks (**) are to be printed via Blackboard. Week 1 Date Topic Texts (to be read before class) Assignment due 8/27 Introduction - - Week 2 9/1 What is literature & “Introduction.” Norton 1-10. - how to do literary studies? 9/3 Poetry: introduction Norton 398-410, 431-40. DJ1 & speaker William Blake. “The Lamb.” Norton 573. ---. “The Tyger.” Norton 573-74. John Keats. “Ode to a Nightingale.” Norton 595. Week 3 9/8 Poetry: tone Norton 416-26. DJ2 Walt Whitman. “I Hear America Singing.” Norton 626. **---. Excerpt from “Song of Myself.” Robert Frost. “The Road Not Taken.” Norton 584. 9/10 Poetry: situation & Norton 446-51. - setting Andrew Marvell. “To His Coy Mistress.” Norton 456-58. Sylvia Plath. “Morning Song.” Norton 460-61. Paul Laurence Dunbar. “We Wear the Mask.” Norton 582. W.B. Yeats. “Leda and the Swan.” Norton 633. Week 4 9/15 Poetry: language Norton 465-71, 475-77. Microanalysis William Carlos Williams. “The Red Wheelbarrow.” 1 Norton 472. e. e. Cummings. [In Just-] Norton 473-74. Emily Dickinson. [Because I could not stop for Death —] Norton 577-78. 9/17 Poetry: language Norton 481, 483-85 (starting from “Marks”), 490-96 - (“Symbol”). Emily Dickinson. [After great pain, a formal feeling comes—] Norton 469. ---. [I dwell in Possibility—] Norton 471. Wallace Stevens. “The Emperor of Ice-Cream.” Norton 614. ---. “Sunday Morning.” Norton 615-18. Week 5 9/22 Poetry: sound Norton 501-09 (before “Metrical Feet”), 512-13. Microanalysis Emily Dickinson. [A narrow Fellow in the Grass] 2 Norton 517-18. Robert Frost. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Norton 584-85. Ezra Pound. “In a Station of the Metro.” Norton 610. ** Walt Whitman. “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking.”

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9/24 Poetry: internal Norton 520-31. - structure Percy Bysshe Shelley. “Ode to the West Wind.” Norton 535-37. Week 6 9/29 Poetry: external form Norton 540-46, 553-59 (“Stanza Forms”). - William Shakespeare. [My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun] Norton 552-53. Billy Collins. “Sonnet.” Norton 553. 10/1 Poetry: reading more Christopher Marlowe, “The Passionate Shepherd to His Poetry poems Love.” Norton 601 analysis Sir Walter Ralegh. “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd.” Norton 610 Thomas Gray. “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” Norton 585-88 ** Dionisio Martínez. “Hysteria.” Week 7 10/6 Mid-term exam - - 10/8 Drama: King Lear King Lear Act One 3-32. - Week 8 10/13 NO CLASS—attend a performance by Actors from the London Stage on one Blackboard of the following days: 10/7, 10/9, or 10/10, 7:30 p.m., Arts Building Recital discussion Hall. Buy your ticket in advance at UC Ticketing Center. Make mental notes during the performance for Blackboard posting. 10/15 Drama: plot & King Lear full text 3-115. - themes in KL Week 9 10/20 Drama: characters & King Lear full text 3-115. DJ3 language in KL 10/22 Writing: Norton 1144-74. - How to write a Sample research paper. Norton 1175-86. research paper on * Instructions for research paper. literature? * Guidelines for research paper. Week 10 10/27 Fiction: the basics Norton 57-62, 106-08, 119-23, 165-66. Drama Kate Chopin. “The Story of an Hour.” Norton 314-15. Analysis Jamaica Kincaid. “Girl.” Norton 385-86. 10/29 Fiction: plot and Heart of Darkness full text 3-77. - setting in HD * “Introduction: Biographical and Historical Contexts.” Week 11 11/3 Fiction: characters in Heart of Darkness full text 3-77. DJ4 HD

11/5 Fiction: themes in Heart of Darkness full text 3-77. - HD Week 12 11/10 Fiction: Things Fall Things Fall Apart Chs. 1-12. - Apart 11/12 Fiction: Things Fall Things Fall Apart Chs. 13-25. Fiction Apart Analysis

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Week 13 11/17 Theory in texts: IDEA survey. Research Postcolonialism Heart of Darkness & Things Fall Apart full texts. paper – topic & thesis 11/19 Theory in texts: Norton 1190-91, 1203-04. DJ5 New Criticism & Gwendolyn Brooks. “First Fight. Then Fiddle.” Norton Reader Response 548. Theory William Faulkner. “A Rose for Emily.” Norton 356-63. Flannery O’Connor. “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Norton 369-80. Week 14 11/24 Theory in texts: Norton 1205-08. Research Marxism & Nathaniel Hawthorne. “Young Goodman Brown.” Paper – Feminism Norton 197-207. outline & Charlotte Perkins Gilman. “The Yellow Wallpaper.” sources Norton 316-27. Helena Maria Viramontes. “The Moths.” (http://facweb.st- agnes.org/home/pmcfarlin/html/viramontes.html) 11/28 NO CLASS—Thanksgiving Holiday. Week 15 12/1 Theory in texts: * Charles Johnson. “Dr. King’s Refrigerator.” - Ecocriticism * Maya Angelou. “On the Pulse of Morning.” * Leslie Silko. “Preparations.” * Gary Snyder. “As for Poets.” 12/3 Course review * Guidelines for Final Exam. Research Paper – 1st 4 pages

RESEARCH PAPER Final draft due on December 9 by 11:00 p.m. on Blackboard. Absolutely no extension.

FINAL EXAM: December 14 (Monday), 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.