Eng 267 Syllabus Fall 2020
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This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for an online British literature survey course covering texts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Students will develop their close reading, analytical, and communication skills through weekly readings, discussion boards, exams, writing assignments including a literary analysis and final project. Class meetings will take place on Mondays via Zoom and involve discussion of assigned readings and activities. Students are expected to actively participate in class and online discussions demonstrating their understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of the literary works.
Eng 267 Syllabus Fall 2020
- 1. Eng 267.01: Survey of British Literature I 1 Syllabus Instructor: Victoria M. Arthur, Ph.D. Zoom Class Meeting: varthur@uidaho.edu Mondays, 2:30 – 3:20 pm Course Description This course covers British literature from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century. Its purpose is to provide a cultural, historical, and critical framework within which to explore a range of literary texts as we practice the interpretive and communicative skills necessary to join effectively in the discussion of literature. Though I try to focus our reading selections as much as possible, given the overwhelming number of texts to choose from, and the very limited time we have to study them, this will be a reading and writing intensive course. I recommend that you plan plenty of time to read, re-read and write. Be aware that this is not a lecture course. I believe that students learn through active participation, careful reading and consideration on their own, discussion of their ideas with their peers and instructors, and exploratory writing. So while it is my job to provide a supportive environment and appropriate learning tasks, it is your responsibility to come to class having read (and thought about) the texts and ready to participate in discussion, and to use the writing assignments as an opportunity to develop your understanding and ideas. Though clichéd, it is true that you will only get out of this class what you put into it. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to illustrate the importance of cultural and historical contexts in the study of literature through oral and written close reading, analysis, and interpretation of a variety of literary texts written during and previous to the 18th Century. Learning Outcomes 1. Learn and Integrate – Students will attain, use, and develop knowledge about a range of British literary texts from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century, taking into account the cultural and historical contexts within which they were produced. 2. Think and Create – Students will learn and practice the skills of close reading and literary interpretation and apply them to analyzing (and possibly producing) literary texts. 3. Communicate – Students will learn how to participate in the scholarly conversations about literary texts. 4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective – Students will explore a variety of literary voices and perspectives to foster an understanding of self, relationships, and diverse global perspectives.
- 2. Eng 267.01: Survey of British Literature I 2 Texts and Materials Norton Anthology of English Literature, 10th ed. (9th ed. is fine too, the page numbers will be different, though) Vol. A – The Middle Ages (ISBN: 978-0-393-60302-6) Vol. B – The 16th and Early 17th Century (ISBN: 978-0-393-60303-3) Vol. C – The Restoration and the 18th Century (ISBN: 978-0-393-60304-0) Course Expectations • Class Meetings Given the covid situation, we will be meeting via zoom on Mondays. We will be using this time for class discussion and answering questions. You are expected to have completed the reading for the week and participated in the related online activities and be prepared to discuss them. • Discussion Board (3 posts/20 points per week) We will be supplementing our zoom discussion with asynchronous discussion boards. For full credit, post three times during the week on three different days (in order to respond to your classmates’ posts and have an exchange of ideas (instead of a monologue in which you are not really talking to anybody else). • 2 Exams (100 points each) Primarily short answer exam questions for the Middle Ages and 16th /Early 17th Cent. • Literary Analysis (130 points) A standard 5 page literary analysis on a text or texts from whichever literary period (or combination of periods) you choose. Two pre-writing assignments (practice thesis statements and a draft plan for a literary analysis) are worth 30 of the points. • Final Project and Presentation (125 points) This may be another (but longer, 8 – 9 page) literary (or biographical or historical) analysis or a self-selected project (approved by me) that requires a comparable amount of work and illustrates your understanding of the course material in a way that is meaningful to your education, such as: a creative piece on a contemporary topic using a style and genre we have studied, or a lesson plan covering a topic from this course appropriate for a grade you hope to teach. All projects (other than academic essays) must be accompanied by an artist’s statement that explains how the project relates both to course content and your learning. We will have a project fair (in lieu of a final exam) to share your projects with each other during the last week of class. • We may have quizzes or a short answer exam if I deem it necessary. • No late work will be accepted unless previously approved.
- 3. Eng 267.01: Survey of British Literature I 3 Class Policies University of Idaho Classroom Learning Civility Clause In any environment in which people gather to learn, it is essential that all members feel as free and safe as possible in their participation. To this end, it is expected that everyone in this course will be treated with mutual respect and civility, with an understanding that all of us (students, instructors, professors, guests, and teaching assistants) will be respectful and civil to one another in discussion, in action, in teaching, and in learning. Should you feel our classroom interactions do not reflect an environment of civility and respect, please meet with me during office hours to discuss your concern. Additional resources for expression of concern or requesting support include the Dean of Students office and staff (5-6757), the UI Counseling & Testing Center’s confidential services (5-6716), or the UI Office of Human Rights, Access, & Inclusion (5-4285). Plagiarism It is academically dishonest, and sometimes illegal, to present someone else’s ideas or writing as your own. Ignorance is not a defense: it is your responsibility to make sure you use proper citation, so get assistance (from me, for example) if you are unsure. Sometimes students plagiarize because they do not feel they can complete the assignment. If you have concerns about the quality of your work or your ability to meet deadlines, please talk to me about it. There is always a better alternative than plagiarism, which may cause you to fail the assignment or the course and will be reported to the Dean of Students. For more information see the Plagiarism Policy on the English Department website: http://www.class.uidaho.edu/english/comp/plagiarism.htm. Disability Accommodation The University of Idaho is committed to providing equal and integrated access for individuals with disabilities. This commitment is consistent with legal requirements, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and embodies the university’s historic determination to ensure the inclusion of all members of its communities. If you have a disability that you feel may impair your ability to complete the work in this course as it is designed, please let me know as soon as possible. All accommodations must be approved through the Center for Disability Access and Resources located in the Idaho Commons, Room 333, 885-6307.