Course Name & Number

ENGL 2332: World Literature I

Semester & Year

 Spring 2018

Catalog Description

A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

[Rev. Spring 2014 THECB]

 Prerequisite:  ENGL 1301 or equivalent  

Instructor’s Name

Kristen Weinzapfel

Office Phone #

940.668.3342

Instructor’s Office 

502D- Gainesville

Office Fax #

 What's a fax?

E-mail Address

kweinzapfel@nctc.edu or through Canvas

Office Hours

M, T- 10a-3p, Th 10a-1p, Online Sunday 8-10pm (Send email!)

Textbooks &  Materials

Required 

Puchner, Martin, gen. ed. The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Vol. A, B, C.  9^th ed. (2012)  

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete English 2332 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.

 [Rev. 8-2012 THECB]

Core Objectives

ENGL 2332 is a core curriculum course at NCTC.

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      [Rev. 5-2014  THECB]

Grading Policy & Procedures

All assignments must be submitted on the due date, unless instructed otherwise.  No late work is accepted.  If you have an issue or problem on the day that an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to turn it in on time.  In-class work and homework may NOT be made up- regardless of the reason.  The lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.

A= 90%-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F= 59% or below

Final Grade will be calculated as follows:

Major Assignments- 40%, Quiz/Responses- 20%, Discussion Boards- 20%, Article Reviews- 20% =100%

Scholastic Integrity

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 of the planned action to his Department Chair.  The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to 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:

 Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;

1. 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;
2. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
3. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
4. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
5. 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.

 [Rev. 3-20-2012–Plagiarism text added cb]

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.

Calendar or Course Outline

Please see attached documents and modules

 Last day to drop with a "W" is April 5th.

Other Pertinent Information

 Etiquette: We will read materials from a diverse group of thinkers and writers.  We will share a variety of ideas and values, many of which you may not agree.  While polite debate is encouraged, remember to respect the opinions of your classmates.  Class discussion is a time to read and participate.

Questions:  If you have questions or issues or will not be able to attend class, you may contact me via email at kweinzapfel@nctc.edu.  I try to answer questions as quickly as possible, but please know that I am not a 24 hour help desk.  Please use this email address to submit drafts or pre-arranged work.

 You have chosen to take this class and are college students; therefore, you are in charge of your own learning and success.  Take notes.  Pay attention.  Keep up with due dates.

Questions, problems, or concerns? Contact ESFL Division Chair, Dr. Rochelle Gregory (Corinth campus) at rgregory@nctc.edu or 940.498.6297

 Students are responsible for all material and information in the NCTC Student Handbook.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” –William Butler Yeats

ENGL 2332- Course Calendar

Subject to change.  Please check Canvas for updates.  Specific assignment and reading information is located in each module.  Modules vary in length.  Some are open for multiple weeks, but others are not. Please pay close attention to due dates.

Also, new modules will open on Monday mornings at 9am and assignments are due on Mondays at 11:59pm, unless otherwise noted.

Textbook: We will use the Norton Anthology of World Literature, 3rd ed. Vol. A, B, C

 Module One: Jan. 16th- Feb. 5th

 Introduction to the Course and Text- p. 3-25

The Epic of Gilgamesh p. 99-151      (LO 1-4, Com, CT, PR)

 Module Two: Feb. 5- Feb. 19th

 The Hebrew Bible- Background Info p. 151-158

Genesis 1-4 p. 158-162

Genesis 25 p. 170-174

Psalms p. 218-221

Aesop Background Info p. 623-624

Fables p. 625-635             (LO 1-5, Com, CT, SR, PR)

 Module Three- Feb. 19th- March 19th

Ancient Athenian Drama Background Info p. 644-649

You will be assigned ONE of four Greek plays- Oedipus the King, Agamemnon, Antigone, or Medea.     (LO 1-5, COM, CT, PR, SR)

Presentation Due on Monday, March 19th.  Spring Break is March 12-16th.

Module Four-  March 19th-March 26th

 The Writings of St. Augustine

Background Info p. 45-47

from Confessions p.  47-70             (LO 1-4, CT, COM, PR)

Module Five- March 26th- April 9th

The Anglo-Saxon Epic

Beowulf p. 107-182                (LO 1-4, CT, COM, SR)

 Module Six- April 9th-April 16th

Arthurian Legends

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight- p. 725

Other Readings- as posted        (LO 1-5, COM, CT, SR)

Module Seven- April 16th-April 30th

Sonnets and the Sonnet Form

Petrarch and the Love Lyric p. 164-171

Louise Labe- p. 173

Shakespeare p. 177-180        (LO 1-4, CT, COM, PR)

Module Eight- April 30th-May 7th

John Milton Background Info p. 770

Paradise Lost, Book I p. 774-781

Selected Poems- Links

Research Presentation Due- March 19th

Final Essay Due- May 4th

 Final grades will be calculated in this way:

Quizzes/Responses- 20%

Article Reviews (3)- 20%

Discussion Boards- 20%

Major Essays (2)- 40% =100%

Each module will include at least one quiz or response and one discussion board.  Major assignments will be posted in the intro module, so you can keep track of them more easily.  At the end of the semester, I will drop the lowest quiz/response grade.

Note: Please keep track of module assignments and deadlines.  Once an assignment is closed, it cannot be re-opened for any reason.  Use your time wisely and don't wait until the last minute to submit assignments. Notice that module lengths do vary depending upon the readings.

Note on discussion boards:  In order to receive full credit on discussion board assignments, you must write in complete sentences and address the prompt/topic completely.  When you respond to your classmates, please open your responses by addressing the person you are responding to and provide additional input or questions about what they have written.