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English 213HA British Literature
Survey II MWF: 10 a.m.
Dr. Barbara J. Burch Spring 2005 Phone: 863-8130 Email: Barbara_Burch@georgetowncollege.edu Office Hours: MWF 1-3 (and by appointment)
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Course Description: "A chronological survey of
English literature from Dryden through Modernism, with special emphasis on
the masters" (Georgetown College Catalogue). Course
Objectives: A broad comprehension of the literary tradition of the
English language; the ability to enjoy, interpret and write about complex
artistic texts. This course relates to the college's general education goals
by fostering a core knowledge in humanities; promoting skills in critical
thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem solving; developing effective
communication and broadened aesthetic sensitivities and perceptions;
facilitating an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and
perspectives, both past and present; providing experience in considering the
fundamental questions of knowing oneself, the global community, and God; and
developing the desire and capacity for a life of continued intellectual and
spiritual development. Texts:
Norton Anthology of
English Literature,
7th edition Austen, Jane. Pride
and Prejudice. Course Requirements Course
Requirements:
Exam on 18th century writers (20%):
Exam on Romantics (20%); Exam on Victorian and Modernist Writers along
with Final Exam (25%); Quizzes and Class Participation (15%); Paper (15%) and
Group Presentation on Novel (5%). Class
Preparation and Quizzes: Preparing for class will involve three activities.
Reading the assignment; taking an online quiz over the content of the reading
and preparing discussion questions. The quizzes will be posted on blackboard
by 12:00 p.m. on the day before the reading is due. (You can access
blackboard at http://blackboard.georgetowncollege.edu/).
The discussion questions will be available on our course web page. (Go to: burch/barbara%20burch.htm
and click on the link for British Literature Survey II. You can get to this
link via blackboard. Class Participation and
Attendance:
Because this is an honors class your class participation will be evaluated
according to a high standard. To receive an A in class participation you must
miss no more than one class and contribute daily to our discussion. A grade
of B will be awarded to those who miss no more than two classes and
contribute weekly to class discussion. A grade of C will be awarded to those
who miss no more than two classes and do not contribute regularly to class
discussion. Exceptions to this policy will be granted rarely when a student
is seriously ill or must
attend to a legitimate family
emergency. Course Policies Classroom comportment: Make sure to come to class
on time and stay until the end of our discussion. Feel free to bring a drink
or coffee to class. Do not bring food. Even though class participation is
required, do not dominate discussions or bring up irrelevant and tangential
material. Stay focused on the class discussion and do
not conduct private conversations with other students. Also, turn off your cell phones; you won’t
be taking calls in this class. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this
course. If you need a review of what constitutes plagiarism, read the
departmental statement on plagiarism available at: plagiarism.htm.
Your short papers should be written independently of outside help. If you cite
or borrow the ideas and words from another source, document them scrupulously
using the MLA style sheet. All quizzes should be completed
independently. Failure to report an
incident of academic dishonest is a violation of the Georgetown College Honor
Code and will be dealt with accordingly. Email: I frequently communicate with the class via
email. To this end, you must have a working Weather: In the case of inclement weather that makes
meeting impossible, class may be conducted electronically. Submit your quizzes on time and check for a
message from me detailing further instructions.
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Background and Study Questions Jane Austen Romantic Victorian Matthew Arnold Modern
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