Course Syllabus

 

Course Name & Number: ENGL 2322.830 (British Literature to the 18^th Century)

 

Semester & Year: Fall 2018

 

Course Meeting Location: Krum High School - Room 207

 

Course Meeting Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15 AM – 9:50 AM

 

Catalog Description: A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 18^thcentury. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts.  Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or equivalent.   

 

Instructor's Name: Jocelynn Peña, M.A.

 

E-mail Address: jpena@nctc.edu

 

Office Hours: Sundays 7:00 – 9:00 PM via e-mail & Canvas Inbox

 

Textbooks & Materials: 

•  Greenblatt, Stephen, ed.The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. A, B, C.  9^thed. (2012) ISBN: 978-0-393-91300-2
•  Any copy of Macbeth

 

 

COURSE AND COLLEGE INFORMATION

 

Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete English 2322 will meet the following learning outcomes:

1. Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions.
2. Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions.
4. Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
5. Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.

 

Foundational Component Area:  Language, Philosophy, and Culture

• Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
• Communication Skills (COM) - to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
• Social Responsibility (SR) - to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
• Personal Responsibility (PR) - to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making

Institutional Learning Goals: A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

• Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
• Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
• Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education. 

Program Purpose Statement: NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare a student for transfer to a university.

 

Departmental Purpose Statement: The Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Language provides quality instruction to students pursuing their academic and career goals.

 

 

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

 

Disability Accommodations: North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs. The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department. Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance. Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and psychological disorders are eligible for services.

 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

 

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

 

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services/index.html 

 

EEOC Statement: North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

 

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services: The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office: http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html.

 

Last day to Withdraw: Last day to drop a class with grade of “W” is November 8^th, 2018

 

Scholastic Integrity – Plagiarism: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

 

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to the appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action. This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
2. Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
6. Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

Please be aware that I take plagiarism very seriously.  You may not have another person write, type, edit, or revise any parts of your Writing Assignments.  You may not use someone else’s Writing Assignment or buy one from a “professional” source.  You may not use the material on the internet or in print sources without documenting it.  Failure to follow the proper guidelines for documentation constitutes plagiarism. 

Considering the severity of the issue, if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding plagiarism, please consider this an open invitation to visit with me about the issue. If I discover that a student has committed intentional plagiarism, the Writing Assignment that has plagiarized materials will receive a zero, and I will recommend to the English Department Head that the student fails the course.

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities: NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.

 

Student Success: The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals.  This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.  All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus, rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus, rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus, room 111; and on the Bowie Campus, room 124.

 

Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second-hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Class Attendance Policy: Attendance is required and is taken at every class meeting. After a student acquires 6 absences, a meeting will be requested with the student to discuss their standing in the course. Because this course progresses very quickly, I reserve the right to block from this course students who fail to complete assignments for more than one week. Students who are blocked MUST contact the registrar's office and withdraw from the course, or they will receive a semester grade of F. 

E-mail Correspondence: I reserve 24 hours to respond to students’ e-mails, with the exception of weekends and holidays. E-mails sent to me over weekends and holidays can expect a longer response time (at least 48 hours), so please be advised. E-mails sent to me become my personal property, and I may disclose them to third parties if I determine it’s necessary. E-mails constitute correspondence between instructor and student; therefore, remember your audience when sending me e-mails.  

Late-Work Policy: A major writing task is due on the day listed on Canvas. I do not accept late work--it your personal responsibility as a professional college student to keep up with your assignments. However, because I understand that "life happens," I have a "Life Happens" policy in which students are allowed a one-week extension on one of their assignments if they e-mail me beforehand letting me know about their exigent circumstances. This means that students will not be penalized for submitting one assignment late. However, keep in mind that if you do not notify me beforehand, this will not apply to you. You can't proceed in the course until you complete assignments. I want you to be successful in this course, so keep me informed if you need to take advantage of the "Life Happens" extension.

Make-up Work Policy: There is no make-up work in this course. However, I do drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of term. 

Extra Credit Opportunity: Towards the end of the term (and I will announce this opportunity when we are nearing that time), you will have the opportunity to revise your Major Essay OR 1 of your Mini-Research Assignments (that scored below an 80) for full credit. Note that this is an either/or opportunity (you cannot revise the Major Essay AND 1 Mini-Research Assignment--it is one or the other).

Professionalism: Your college courses are also opportunities for you to learn what it means to be a “professional” in your field. Therefore, I expect you to act like a “professional” student in this course. Consider these suggestions:

• •  Prepare and participate meaningfully in online discussion boards.
  •  Be assertive. (An assertive student exhausts all available resources of information before contacting me. In other words, read the assignment sheet carefully before e-mailing me to ask how many sources are required in your paper, and if you are unsure how to cite a source, look it up in your handbook or a credible, online source—such as The Purdue Owl or the LaunchPad handbook.)
  •  Consider the quality (and effort) of required drafts, notes, and daily assignments.
  •  Turn in writing assignments on-time and as assigned.
  •  Mind the quality and tone of email correspondence.

Grading Policy & Procedures: 

• “A” Work:  This writing is excellent and demonstrates excellence in development, organization, research, evidence, style and tone, and mechanics. 
  •  A = 95  
  •  A- = 92  
  •  A-/B+ = 90
• “B” Work: This is good work and delivers substantial information—that is, substantial in both quantity and interest-value. It is well-developed and unified around a clear organizing principle that is apparent early and throughout the piece. 
  •  B+ = 87  
  •  B = 85
  •  B- = 82
  •  B-/C+ = 80
• “C” Work: This is an average piece that is generally competent in its development, organization, research, evidence, style and tone, and mechanics.  It meets the needs for the assignment, has few mechanical errors, and is reasonably organized and developed. 
  •  C+ = 77
  •  C = 75
  •  C- = 72
  •  C-/D+ = 70
• “D” Work:  This is below-average work that lacks development and is not effectively organized to facilitate reader’s understanding of the text.  
  •  D+ = 67
  •  D = 65
  •  D- = 62
• “F” Work:  This work fails in all aspects of the evaluation criteria.  The paper fails in all aspects of development, organization, research, evidence, style and tone, and mechanics.
  •  F (work submitted and attempted) = 55
  •  F (no work submitted or attempted) = 0

Grading Scale:

 

25%: Two Major Essays

25%: Mini-Research Assignments

25%: Quizzes & Responses

25%: Discussion Boards & Participation

 

 

 

CALENDAR/COURSE OUTLINE

 

(WEEK 1 – Aug. 27^th& Aug. 29^th)

 

• Introduction to the Course
• Discuss: 
  • Anglo-Saxon Period (Old English 450-1066)
  • Characteristics of the epic
  • Paganism & influences
  • Intro. to Beowulf
  • Devices: kenning, caesura, elegiac, alliteration 

(WEEK 2 – Sept. 5^th)

• Discuss:
  •  Beowulf
    •  Historical, cultural, & literary impact
• All assignments in Module 1 due by Sunday, Sept. 9^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Beowulf Discussion
  • Beowulf Quiz
  • Old English Response

                  (LO 1-5, CT, COM, SR)

(WEEK 3 – Sept. 10^th& Sept. 12^th)

• Discuss:
  •  Age of Chivalry (Middle Ages 1066-1500)
  •  King Arthur
  •  Christian influences in Arthurian legends
  •  Shifts between Beowulf & Arthurian legends
•  All assignments in Module 2 due by Sunday, Sept. 16^th@ 11:59 PM:
  
  • Age of Chivalry Discussion
  • Arthurian Legends Quiz
  • Legends of King Arthur Research Response

(LO 1-5, CT, COM, SR)

 

(WEEK 4 – Sept. 17^th& Sept. 19^th)

• Introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer
• Discuss:
  •  The Canterbury Tales

 (WEEK 5 – Sept. 26^th)

• Discuss:
  •  Wife of Bath’s Tale
  •  The Knight’s Tale
  •  The Merchant’s Tale
•  All assignments in Module 3 due by Sunday, Sept. 30^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Canterbury Tales Discussion
  • Chaucer Article Review
  • Prologue Quiz

(LO 1-4, COM, CT, PR)

 

(WEEK 6 – Oct. 1^st& Oct. 3^rd)

• Introduction to 16^thcentury & Sonnets
• Discuss:
  •  Queen Elizabeth I
  •  Edmund Spenser
  •  Sir Philip Sidney
  •  William Shakespeare 

(WEEK 7 – Oct. 8^th& 10^th)

• Discuss: 
  •  Poetry devices (rhyme scheme, couplets, iambic pentameter)
  •  Petrarchan (Italian) Sonnets
  •  Shakespearean (English) Sonnets
•  All assignments in Module 4 due by Sunday, Oct. 14^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Sonnets Discussion
  • Sonnets Quiz
  • Sonnet Analysis Response

(LO 1-4, CT, COM, SR)

 

(WEEK 8 – Oct. 17^th)

• Introduction to Elizabethan Drama 
• Introduction to Shakespeare’s Macbeth

(WEEK 9 – Oct. 22^nd& Oct. 24^th)

• Discuss Macbeth

(WEEK 10 – Oct. 29^th& Oct. 31^st)

• Discuss Macbeth
•  All assignments in Module 5 due by Sunday, Nov. 4^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Macbeth Act I Quiz
  • Macbeth Act II Quiz
  • Macbeth Act III Quiz
  • Macbeth Discussion
  • Macbeth Character Analysis

(LO 1-5, CT, COM, SR)

 

(WEEK 11 – Nov. 5^th& 7^th)

• Introduction to the early 17^th century
• Metaphysical Poets
• Discuss:
  •  Cavalier poets
  •  Puritan poets
•  3 assignments in Module 6 due by Sunday, Nov. 11^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Analyzing Marvell’s Argument
  • Donne Discussion Board
  • Metaphysical Poets Quiz

(LO 1-5, CT, COM, SR)

 

(WEEK 12 – Nov. 12^th& Nov. 14^th)

• Discuss:
  •  John Milton
  •  Paradise Lost 

(WEEK 13 – NO CLASS MEETINGS. STUDENTS EXPECTED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS.)

•  2 assignments in Module 6 due by Sunday, Nov. 25^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Milton Article Review
  • Paradise Lost Discussion

(LO 1-5, CT, COM, SR)

 

(WEEK 14 – Nov. 26^th& Nov. 28^th)

• Introduction to the early 18^thcentury
• Discuss:
  •  Jonathan Swift
  •  Satire

(WEEK 15 – Dec. 3^rd& 5^th)

• Discuss:
  • John Dryden, Alexander Pope
  • Prepare for Final Exam
•  All assignments in Module 7 due by Sunday, Dec. 9^th@ 11:59 PM:
  • Restoration Discussion Board
  • Restoration Quiz

(LO 1-4, COM, CT, SR)

 

(WEEK 16 – Dec. 10^th)

• Dec. 10^th @ 8:15 AM - 9:50 AM
• Final Exam Essay due by end of class @ 9:50 AM