Syllabus - British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century

British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century

Syllabus Sections

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
READINGS
COURSE SUBJECTS
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Publish Date

09/04/2012 12:39:37

British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century

ENGL-2322

Fall 2012
08/27/2012 - 12/16/2012

Course Information

Section 010
Distance Learning
ONL CYP
Kazel Morgan

Office Hours

No office hours have been entered for this term

Course Requirements

Austin Community College

British Literature 2322 Policies and Tentative Weekly Syllabus

Dr. Kazel Morgan

Engl 2322.010 12793 Distance Learning Course

Office Hours: Online: F 8:00-12:00

PIN 819: MW 10:30-1:30; TTH 3:00-4:00

kmorgan@austincc.edu

Required Materials

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, ^9th ed., Vol. 1
Othello, Norton Critical Edition
Access to a dictionary
Access to the internet

Course Description

In this course, we will read and discuss English literature, beginning in the middle ages and culminating in the 18^th century. We will explore a variety of genres—including the short story, novel, poetry, drama and film—by analyzing their themes and literary style, and by situating them within their historical context and the literary movements they represent. Our main focus, however, will be on very close reading of the works, themselves. Much of the reading is difficult and substantial, and the course moves quickly. On average, we will be reading between 50-100 pages of text a week. Therefore, in order to be successful in the course, you will need to allot sufficient time to do the reading and coursework, and you will need to check the Blackboard site for the course at least a few times a week to keep up with announcements and all the online assignments, including discussion posts, group work, etc. The worst thing you can do is fall behind on the reading—it is almost impossible to catch up.

Grading and Requirements

Refer to the English department master syllabus for a general outline of department requirements regarding writing and grading (the master syllabus is available in your Policies/Syllabus folder and on the ACC English department website).

Midterm and Final, each worth 35%
Quizzes and discussion posts15%
Assigned Exercises 15%

Numerical values for the overall course grade will be awarded as follows:

92 = A; 82 = B; 72 = C; 62 = D

Readings and Assignments

Our readings will come from the Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. 1, 9^th edition. You should have the week’s reading and accompanying assignments completed no later than the noon the following Monday to receive full credit. 30% of your course grade will come from showing you have done the reading by completing assignments and quizzes, and posting to discussion board. Your questions and responses should be your own (not plagiarized—which is grounds for failure in the course), thoughtful and thorough; they should reflect your authentic engagement with the reading material. I will grade these holistically at the end of the semester. You should check with me as the semester progresses if you are unsure about your daily work grade.

Quizzes and Exercises

The Norton Anthology website provides quizzes for several of our readings. These quizzes also must be completed by noon, the Monday following the week’s readings. You cannot make up the quizzes or the exercises later in the semester.

Exams

Midterm and Final exams will consist of fill-in-the-blank, term identification, and short and long essay questions. You will need to take exams in person at one of the ACC testing centers during the week scheduled. There will be no make-ups for exams once this week has past. If you cannot make the time scheduled, you will need to contact me at least one week prior and make other arrangements to take the exam early.

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alert in order to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://austincc.edu/emergency/ .

Please note that you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC email

All College email communications to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC mail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACC mail account when communicating with instructors and staff and check their email once a week. Instructions for activating an ACC mail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php

I will check blackboard and my email daily during the office hours listed on this syllabus. If you try to reach me, you may not get an immediate response, but I will respond within 24 hours, at the very latest. When you send a message, please always indicate what course you are enrolled in.

Testing Center Policy

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have:

ACC Photo ID
Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
Course Number (e.g., 2342)
Course Synonym (e.g.,10123)
Course Section ( e.g., 005)
Instructor’s Name

Scholastic Honesty

Turning in work that is not your own, or any other form of scholastic dishonesty, will result in a major course penalty, possibly failure in the course. A report of the incident will also be made to the Office of the Dean of Students. So, don’t plagiarize. As one of my ACC colleagues put it, “Even English teachers are proficient with the Internet these days, and we know how to use search engines. We are also familiar with the various websites that sell papers especially designed for composition classes, so don’t even think about it. If you are unsure about what constitutes plagiarism, refer to your ACC Student Handbook (Policies and Procedures) under Student Rights and Responsibilities, Item C. If you think I won’t catch you, think again.” Please note that I do not give second chances in plagiarism cases. Period.

Discussion Board Etiquette

I expect you to participate in making the class a success. That is to say, your behavior as you interact in discussion forums and other possible collaborative assignments should be conducive to learning for both yourself and your classmates—you should do the reading, have fun but take discussions seriously and always listen and give respect to other people’s questions and ideas. In short, you should conduct yourself as an adult. Remember that communicating through written text can be tricky—it’s easy to be misunderstood. For instance, don’t use ALL CAPS in your posts as this will appear as if you are shouting. Use courteous language, refrain from sarcasm (which doesn’t translate well via text) and remember that not everyone will share the same opinions.

If for any reason I feel that you are being continually discourteous or disrespectful either to me or to your classmates, I may ask you to drop the course.

Withdrawal Policy

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Again, please note: I am not responsible for dropping you from the course should you decide to stop attending class. If you want to drop the course, you must do so officially through the admissions office.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 may be charged a higher tuition rate for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count toward this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Internet Resources

http://www.austincc.edu/help/distancelearning/
Hilarious and educational Youtube on plagiarism “Et Plagieringseventyr”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwbw9KF-ACY

Avoiding Plagiarism : http://www.plagiarism.org/
Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Norton Anthology of English Literature website: http://wwnorton.com/college/english/nael9/
ACC Learning Lab: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/

· ACC Library: http://library.austincc.edu/

Tentative Daily Syllabus

Week One – 8/27-8/31

“Anglo-Saxon Literature,” pp. 3-28;

Beowulf, Part I (to “Another Attack”) pp. 36-69

Complete 10-question quiz on Middle Ages at Norton website

Complete 10-question quiz on Beowulf, Part I: http://wwnorton.com/college/english/nael9/section/volA/quiz.aspx

Post to Discussion Forum—Introductions

Week Two – 9/3-9/7

Finish Beowulf, Parts II and III, pp.69-108

Complete 10 question quizzes on Beowulf, Parts I and II

Post to Discussion Forum—

Exercise I: Beowulf, Reading for Style

Week Three – 9/10-9/14

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, pp. 183-238

Complete 10-question quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Exercise II: Reading for Theme

Week Four – 9/17-9/21

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, pp. 238-43, and the first 18 lines of the “General Prologue”

“The Pardoner’s Prologue and Tale,” pp. 310-325

Julian of Norwich, Showings, pp.412-23

Exercise III: Reading for Imagery

Week Five – 9/24-9/28

“The Wife of Bath’s Prologue and Tale,” pp. 282-310 and “The Miller’s Prologue and Tale,” pp. 264-80

Complete 10-question quiz on “Wife of Bath’s…”

Complete 10-question quiz on “The Miller’s…”

Week Six – 10/1-10/5

“The Nun’s Priest’s Tale,” pp. 326-40

Exercise IV: Reading With and Against Genre

Week Seven – 10/8-10/12

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, “The General Prologue,” pp.243-63

Complete 10-question quiz on “General Prologue”

Exercise V: Reading for Lexis

Week Eight – 10/15-10/19

Spend this week reviewing for the midterm; no new reading assignments

Midterm: Must be completed by Monday, 10/22 before close of testing center

Week Nine – 10/22-10/26

“The 16^th century, pp. 531-63”

Marlowe, Dr. Faustus, pp. 1127-1165

Complete the 5-question quiz on “The 16^th Century”

Complete the 10-question quiz on Dr. Faustus

Exercise VI: Reading for Ceremony and Ritual

Week Ten – 10/29-11/2

Shakespeare, Othello, Acts I and II

Week Eleven – 11/5-11/9

Shakespeare, Othello, Acts III and IV

Exercise VII: Reading for Plot

Week Twelve – 11/12-11/16

Othello, Act IV and V

Exercise VII: Reading for Tropes and Figures of Speech

Week Thirteen – 11/19-11/23

Thanksgiving—take the week off, catch up

***Note: Thursday, 11/26 is the last day to drop a course without grade penalty***

Week Fourteen – 11/26-11/30

“Early Seventeenth Century,” pp. 1341-70

Milton, Paradise Lost, Books I, IV and IX, pp.1897-1901;

Exercise IX: Navigating Milton

Weeks Fifteen – 12/3-12/7

Exercise X: Review for Final Exam

Week Sixteen – 12/10-12/14

Final Exam

Readings