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Code: 247 Title: The Literature of

Institute: Humanities Department: English

Course Description:

This course will focus on the most critically acclaimed poem/ of Bob Dylan's career as well as cover the broader catalog-of Dylan's art. The class will explore the poetic devices, images, and themes that contribute to Dylan's cultural, historical, and artistic impact and that have recently earned him the recipient of a Nobel Prize for Literature award.

Prerequisites: READ 095 and ENGL 095 or satisfactory completion of the College's foundational studies requirement in reading and writing

Corequisites: None

Prerequisites or Coreguisites: Not applicable

Credits: 3 Lecture Hours; 3 Lab/Studio Hours: 0

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS: Chronicles Volume·I by Bob Dylan

ADDITIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS: Not applicable COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze and interpret literary texts • Articulate issues in literature in relation to themes, gemes, r:>,nd critical theories • Synthesize information from texts, coursework, and class discussions effectively • Apply critical or theoretical approaches to literature • Write literary analysis essays • Experience and evaluate the language ofpoetic formthrough

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COURSE CONTENT:

The student will apply the literary and philosophic ideas that influenced Bob Dylan's work, and will understand that Dylan's art is a unique product of his individual talent and circumstances. Themes and issues addressed in his songs _will include but are not limited to injustice, war, freedom, love, and gender; and will enable students to appreciate and ascertain the scope of his literary influence. The student will be required to read several hundred pages of Dylan's songs, essays on Dylan's.. craft, and his autobiography. Students must read the texts assigned before they are 'discussed in class. Three literary analysis essays, blog and journal writing, a midterm, and final exam will be required methods of evaluation.

Week 1: Reading: Crean: "Dylan :Poet or ?" Yaffe: from "Bob Dylan and the Anglo- American tradition" (Excerpt on Dylan's "backstory") Topics: Injustice/Protest Songs: "A Pawn in Their Game," "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," "Hurricane," "" (James Meredith) "Ballad of Donald White," "," "Man on the Street," "Blind Willie McTell," "Catfish," "George Jackson," "Joey" (Joey Gallo) "Lenny Bruce is Dead," ," "Billy 1, 4, & 7" (Billy the Kid). Writing: Journal

Week 2: Reading: Yaffe: Excerpt on "Hard Rain." Topic: War Songs: "Blowin in the Wind," "," "With God on our Side," "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," "Clean Cut Kid." Writing: Journal

Week 3: Reading: Ricks: "Fortitude"; Tamarin: "Bringing It All Back Home (1965)" Topic: Courage/Fortitude Songs: "The Times They Are A' Changin," "I Believe in You," "Neighborhood Bully," "," "." Writing: Journal

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Week 4: Reading: Shumway: "Bob Dylan as cultural icon." Topic: Freedom/Independence Songs: "Chimes of Freedom" (video from ) "Mr. Man," "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding), "Maggie's Farm," "," "." "Day of the Locusts." Writing: Journal

Week 5: Reading: Ricks: from "Faith": "." Topic: Love/Desire/Yearning Songs: "Love Sick" Video, ," "Love Minus Zero/No Limit," "Boots of Spanish Leather," "," "I Want You," ", "," "Eternal Circle," "," "You Angel You," "Hazel," "Something There is About You," "," "If You See Her Say Hello," "Sara." "Sugar Baby," "New Pony," "True Love Tends to Forget," "We Better Talk Things Over," "Where Are You Tonight," "Watered-Down Love," "Moonlight," "Nettie Moore." Writing: Journal, First Paper Due

Week 6: Reading: O'Dair: "Bob Dylan and gender politics." Topic: Gender Songs: "" Video, "Like a ," "Lay, Lady Lay," "," "," "," "," "," "It Ain't Me Babe," "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, "," "You're a Big Girl Now," "," "," "," "." Writing: Journal, Midterm Exam

Week 7: Reading: Spargo and Ream: "Bob Dylan and religion." Ricks: "Faith." Topic: Religion /Spirituality/Mysticism Songs: "Highway 61, "The Gates of Eden," "Tombstone ," "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine," " "Changing of the Guard," "Slow Train," ," "Man of ," "God Knows," "I Feel A Change Comin' On." Writing: Journal

Week 8: Reading: Greek Mythology Link Website Topic: Mythology Songs: "," "Is Your Love in Vain," "Jokerman," "Isis," "I and I," "I Want to Be Your Lover." Writing: Journal

Week 9: Reading: Dylan: Chronicles, Chapter 4. Decurtis: Bob Dylan as songwriter. Marshall: from "Bob Dylan and the academy." Ricks: from "Songs, Poems, Rhymes." Topic: Song Writing Songs: "," Songs from Writing: Journal

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Week 10: Reading: Bulson: from "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963)." Topic: The Road Songs: "Subterranean Homesick Blues," "Down the Highway, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," "," "Forever Young," "," "Senor,"" Trying to Get to Heaven," "," "Ain't Talkin," "If You Ever Go To Houston." Writing: Journal, Second Paper Due

Week 11: Topics: Humor, Irony, Sarcasm, Satire Songs: "Talkin' John Birch Society Blues," "Outlaw Blues," Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," "Po Boy," It's All Good." Writing: Journal

Week 12: Reading: New York Times Review Topic: Film Writing: Journal

Week 13: Dylan Film Viewing: Writing: -Film Note Taking/Review

Week 14: Final Paper Peer Review Workshop Wriitng Draft of Final Paper

Week 15: End of Semester Submissions: -Final Paper, Final Exam

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GRADING S TANDARD:

Content Item % Points Two Smaller Literary 20 200 Analysis Papers as Literature Blog 10 100 Online Journal 10 100 Semester Paper 20 200 Midterm Exam 10 100 Chronicles Dylan Memoir 10 100 Quizzes (10) Final Exam 10 100 Weekly Writings, Group 10 100 Work, Homework, Class Exercises, Participation, Attendance Total 100 1000

• A= 930 points or more • A-= 900-929 • B+= 870-899 • B= 830-869 • 8-= 800-829 • C+= 770-799 • C= 700-769 • D= 600-699 • F= 599 and fewer points

DEPARTMENT POLICIES:

Attendance Attendance is integral to student success in this course and impacts the final grade. Students are expected to participate in discussions, workshops, and all class work. It is of the utmost importance that students attend every class. Missed classes will have a negative impact on the final grade for the course.

Academic Dishonesty /Plagiarism In an academic community, nothing is more seriously than intellectual honesty. As a Brookdale student and member of the community of scholars,

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SYLLABUS students must take responsibility for their own work and refrain from taking credit for someone else's intellectual property. Intentionally submitting the work of another in a way that represents it as one's own constitutes plagiarism. This can result in the student's grade being lowered, failure of the course, and/or reporting to the appropriate academic officer.

Behavior Students must act in a manner appropriate to a college classroom, as per the Student Conduct Code.

Computers & Computer Access Computers are used to help facilitate the writing process. Intentional misuse is strictly forbidden. Computers are available for student use outside the classroom in the Bankier Library and The Writing Center (LAH118).

COLLEGE POLICIES: As an academic institution, Brookdale facilitates the free exchange of ideas, upholds the virtues of civil discourse, and honors diverse perspectives informed by credible sources. Our College values all students and strives for inclusion and safety regardless of a student’s disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, country of origin, immigration status, religious affiliation, political orientation, socioeconomic standing, and veteran status. For additional information, support services, and engagement opportunities, please visit www.brookdalecc.edu/support.

For information regarding: ♦ Brookdale’s Academic Integrity Code ♦ Student Conduct Code ♦ Student Grade Appeal Process Please refer to the BCC STUDENT HANDBOOK AND BCC CATALOG.

NOTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Brookdale Community College offers reasonable accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who wish to self-identify must contact the Disabilities Services Office at 732-224-2730 (voice) or 732-842-4211 (TTY) to provide appropriate documentation of the disability, and request specific accommodations or services. If a student qualifies, reasonable accommodations and/or services, which are appropriate for the college level and are recommended in the documentation, can be approved.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT/LABS: See the Tutoring Center for information https://www.brookdalecc.edu/academic-tutoring/tutoring- center/.

Writing Center At the Writing Center, students can work one-on-one with a writing consultant at any stage of the writing process, from drafting, to revision, to proofreading. Writing Center appointments can help students clarify their main points, incorporate feedback, and address grammar and mechanical issues in the context of their own writing.

The Writing Center is located on the Lincroft campus in Room 118 Larrison Hall (732-224-2941). Hours are posted on the Writing Center website. Date: FY20 Page 6

SYLLABUS Writing consultants are also available at the Eastern Monmouth Higher Education Center at Neptune, Northern Monmouth Higher Education Center at Hazlet, Long Branch Higher Education Center, NJ Coastal Communiversity and Higher Education Center at Wall, and Western Monmouth Higher Education Center at Freehold.

Writing Center appointments are one half-hour in length and are scheduled on-line: http://tutortrac.brookdalecc.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html.

Detailed TutorTrac instructions are available in the Writing Center and on the Writing Center webpage.

MENTAL HEALTH: • Mental Health Crisis Support: From a campus phone, dial 5555 or 732-224-2329 from an external line; off-hours calls will be forwarded to BCC police (2222 from a campus phone) • Psychological Counseling Services: 732-224-2986 (to schedule an appointment during regular hours)

The syllabus is intended to give student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the faculty member reserves the right to modify, supplement, and make changes as the need arises.

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