SYLLABUS Code: 247 Title: The Literature of Bob Dylan Institute: Humanities Department: English Course Description: This course will focus on the most critically acclaimed poem/songs 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 song Date: FY20 Page 1 of 7 SYLLABUS 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 Songwriter?" 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," "Oxford Town" (James Meredith) "Ballad of Donald White," "Ballad of Hollis Brown," "Man on the Street," "Blind Willie McTell," "Catfish," "George Jackson," "Joey" (Joey Gallo) "Lenny Bruce is Dead," The Death of Emmett Till," "Billy 1, 4, & 7" (Billy the Kid). Writing: Journal Week 2: Reading: Yaffe: Excerpt on "Hard Rain." Topic: War Songs: "Blowin in the Wind," "Masters of War," "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," "Most of the Time," "Not Dark Yet." Writing: Journal Date: FY20 Page 2 SYLLABUS Week 4: Reading: Shumway: "Bob Dylan as cultural icon." Topic: Freedom/Independence Songs: "Chimes of Freedom" (video from No Direction Home) "Mr. Tambourine Man," "It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding), "Maggie's Farm," "Desolation Row," "Ballad of a Thin Man." "Day of the Locusts." Writing: Journal Week 5: Reading: Ricks: from "Faith": "Boots of Spanish Leather." Topic: Love/Desire/Yearning Songs: "Love Sick" Video, Just Like a Woman," "Love Minus Zero/No Limit," "Boots of Spanish Leather," "One Too Many Mornings," "I Want You," "If Not for You, "4th Time Around," "Eternal Circle," "Tomorrow Is A Long Time," "You Angel You," "Hazel," "Something There is About You," "Simple Twist of Fate," "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: "Things Have Changed" Video, "Like a Rolling Stone," "Lay, Lady Lay," "Shelter from the Storm," "Idiot Wind," "Absolutely Sweet Marie," "Visions of Johanna," "All I Really Want to Do," "It Ain't Me Babe," "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, "The Man in Me," "You're a Big Girl Now," "Sweetheart Like You," "Brownsville Girl," "Thunder on the Mountain," "Someday Baby." 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 Blues," "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine," "All Along the Watchtower "Changing of the Guard," "Slow Train," Precious Angel," "Man of Peace," "God Knows," "I Feel A Change Comin' On." Writing: Journal Week 8: Reading: Greek Mythology Link Website Topic: Mythology Songs: "Temporary Like Achilles," "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: "She Belongs to Me," Songs from Oh Mercy Writing: Journal Date: FY20 Page 3 SYLLABUS 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," "Watching the River Flow," "Forever Young," "Tangled Up in Blue," "Senor,"" Trying to Get to Heaven," "Cold Irons Bound," "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 Date: FY20 Page 4 SYLLABUS GRADING S TANDARD: Content Item % Points Two Smaller Literary 20 200 Analysis Papers Lyrics 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 taken more seriously than intellectual honesty. As a Brookdale student and member of the community of scholars, Date: FY20 Page 5 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,