English 2110 Sample Syllabus 3
English 2110: Course Number
Fall 2003
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Required Texts:
Mack, Maynard, et al. The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces . (Expanded Edition in One Volume). New York : Norton, 1997.
Course Description:
English 2110 is a survey of important works in world literature. Although gaining familiarity with all of the "important" works from world literature would be ideal, students should keep in mind that this survey is intended merely to introduce a wide variety of literary works spanning vastly different cultures and time periods, with the ultimate goal of encouraging students to appreciate textual diversity and make connections between works and worlds that would, on the surface, seem unrelated. In other words, English 2110 should not only teach you to appreciate works from other cultures and time periods, but should also encourage the cultivation of analytical tools that you will need to become well-rounded readers. Although we may occasionally stop on one or two works from England or America, this course is designed to introduce you to texts and concepts that don't generally appear in the British or American Literature courses and that you may not have been exposed to before.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in English 1102 or equivalent. Students who have not completed this requirement will be asked to withdraw.
Course Goals and Outcomes:
General Outcomes -
· identify and explain the fundamental features of the genres of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama
· define key literary terms/concepts and implement these in oral/written discussion as well as in literary interpretation
· describe, examine, and evaluate their own reading practices and oral/written critical analyses
· analyze literature and explain how various components of literature work together to create meaning.
· apply writing and revision as tools for understanding literature and its interpretation
Specific Outcome(s) -
· differentiate between Western and non-Western literature
· recognize, describe, and analyze the influence of various cultures in literary works
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory. All students are allowed 4 absences to accommodate for any unforeseen difficulties experienced during the semester, whether that be sickness, family emergency, or educational overload. However, students who miss more than four classes will be docked one letter grade. Students who miss six classes will fail. If you know you will miss a class, you should contact me. It is your responsibility to ask about missed handouts, assignments or notes.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is not acceptable. The penalty for plagiarism is a zero on the assignment and possible failure of the course. Students should be familiar with the section on Academic Honesty in the student handbook and should feel free to consult me if they have any further questions.
Special Needs:
Georgia State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek academic accommodations must first take appropriate documentation to the Office of Disability Services () located in Suite 230 of the New Student Center . Students with special needs should then make an appointment with me during the first week of class to discuss any accommodations that need to be made.
English Majors
Students planning to major in English should keep copies of their best papers to submit as their senior portfolio. Information regarding the senior portfolio can be located in the English department.
Course Requirements:
Assignments prepared outside the classroom must be typed and should reflect your mastery of English 1101 and 1102 writing skills. They are to comply with the MLA format (i.e. double-spaced / one inch margins / 12 point font). All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class on the day due. No late work will be accepted.
Mid-Term and Final Exams: 60%
During the course of the semester, you will complete two examinations. Your mid-term examination will cover all material from the first half of the semester, and your final exam will cover all the material from the second half of the semester. These exams will include an identification section, short-answer section, and one essay question.
Reading Responses: 30%
Students will complete ten reading responses. The responses should be no fewer than 250 words in length. These responses are not plot summaries or confessionals, but careful commentaries on the ideas/images expressed in the works that you will be reading. You may choose to respond to any of the works that we are reading, but responses are due on the day that we discuss the work-no exceptions.
Quizzes, Daily Grades, and Participation: 10%
During the course of the semester, students will receive several quizzes to test reading comprehension and preparedness. Additionally, students will occasionally be asked to respond to the readings in short essays or work in groups to create points for class discussion. Quizzes and daily grades are usually administered at the beginning of the class period and cannot be "made up," so students are advised to arrive on time and ready to work. Finally, this grade will take your participation into account. The participation portion of this grade is based on your attendance, your preparedness, and your class discussion.
Reading Calendar
Poetry: Weeks 1-5
Week 1: Intro and Epic of Gilgamesh pp. 10-42
Week 2: The Aeneid pp. 636-683
Week 3: Sappho of Lesbos pp. 336-339and Catullus pp. 630-636 and T'ao Ch'ien pp. 816-827
Week 4: Petrarch pp. 1484-1487 and Dickinson pp.2313-2321and Blake pp.2264-2273
Week 5: Marie de France Eliduc 996-1010 and Geoffrey Chaucer Canterbury Tales 1165-1213
Drama: Weeks 6-10
Week 6: Aristophanes Lysistrata 466-499
Week 7: Moliére Tartuffe pp. 1898-1956
Week 8: Sophocles Oedipus pp. 388-433
Week 9 : William Shakespeare Hamlet 1629-1728
Week 10: Kanze Kojirÿ Nobumitsu Dÿjÿji pp. 1393-1409
Prose: Weeks 11-16
Week 11: Machiavelli The Prince pp. 1488-1502 and Flaubert "A Simple Heart" pp. 2336-2363
Week 12: Tolstoy "Death of Ivan Ilyich" pp. 2432-2476 and Kojima Nobuo "The American School" 2893-2918
Week 13: Gordimer "Oral History" pp. 2919-2931 and Borges "The Garden of Forking Paths" pp. 2871-2881
Week 14: Cao Xueqin The Story of the Stone 1768-1889
Week 15: Achebe Things Fall Apart pp. 2931-3031
Week 16: Achebe Things Fall Apart pp. 2931-3031
This syllabus reflects a plan for the semester. Deviations may become necessary as the semester progresses. Students are responsible for making note of any changes that may occur.