LITERATURE



LITERATURECOURSE SYLLABUSZion Bible CollegeEN 2344-01 – 3 CreditsSpring Semester 2011Tuesdays, 1:45 – 3:35 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 102 Fridays, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., Classroom Building, Room 102Helen D. T. Brouillette, MACE, Associate ProfessorOffice: Academy Hall Room 143Office phone: 978-478-3453 Office Hours: Mondays 1:45 – 2:35 p.m.Email: hbrouillette@zbc.eduThe mission of Zion Bible College is to teach and train students for excellent Pentecostal ministry in fulfillment of the Great Commission.COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is a critical and historical study of selected literary works consisting of short story, poetry, and drama. Emphasis is placed on literature which reflects the diversity of cultures and ethnicities. Focus is on the ability to read critically, respond logically, and write purposefully about literature. Additional attention is given to writing critical reviews of and reader responses to the literature.COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course, students will1.Explore various literary genres.2. Examine the reasons we read literature along with our insatiable need for “story.” 3. Discuss the elements of fiction through short story analysis. 4. Learn to facilitate class discussions and generate the types of questions that trigger thorough literary analysis.5. Engage in intellectual discussions, sharing their discoveries and insights.6. Critically analyze and respond to the readings in formal explications and essays.TEXTBOOKS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:Literature: A Pocket Anthology. R. S. Gwynn, ed. 4th Ed. NY: Penguin Academic Series, Pearson Education, Inc. 2009. ISBN: 0-205-65510-6Elizabeth A. Howe. Close Reading: An Introduction to Literature. NY: Longman, an imprint of Pearson Education, Inc. 2010. ISBN: 0-13-243656-4COURSE REQUIREMENTS:PAPERS: The purpose of this course is to improve one’s writing and to critically respond to literature. As such, you will be writing a total of two papers. First, you are required to submit a “Close Reading” on a short story (not on one that has a sample close reading in the book). Second, you are to write a biographical paper on an author. Close Readings: “A close reading analyzes poems or short passages of prose in depth. It is also called explication, a word from a Latin verb meaning “to unfold.” (Close Reading, 1). A close reading is NOT a plot summary or book report or a restating of a poem. It is an “unfolding of the meaning of a text” in which a critical thinker and reader [you] deconstructs or critiques a particular work of fiction or poetry looking at its language and structure. It is an in-depth analysis of an excerpt within a story. The Close Reading is to be submitted with a proper Turabian formatted Cover Sheet. Since you are explicating an excerpt of a short story, there should be no footnotes; however, paragraph numbers (prose) should be used as in-text citation. Page numbers are not to be used. This paper should be between two and four full pages, excluding the cover sheet. Due March 1Biography Paper: Each student will write a four to five page biographical sketch on one of the authors noted below. The paper is to have a clear thesis, should incorporate portions of the author’s work with comment as is relative to your thesis, and present biographical information on the author. Plagiarized papers will receive a ZERO for the assignment. This paper is to be thoughtfully constructed with a clear thesis stated. It is not to be a cut and paste from a website. Sources used MUST be cited, and included in a Sources Consulted page. Sources NOT TO BE USED FROM SITES SUCH AS: Wikipedia, CleftNotes, SparkNotes, etc. This paper is to have a minimum of three sources, only one from the Internet.This paper is to be written in proper Turabian format, including footnotes and a sources consulted page. An outline is not required, and the paper is to have no heading. Papers under four pages and over six pages will receive a 10 point deduction. Due April 8Approved Authors for biography paper:Angelou, MayaByron, LordChopin, KateColeridge, Samuel TaylorDickenson, EmilyFaulkner, WilliamFrost, RobertGilman, CharlotteHawthorne, NathanielHughes, LangstonPlath, SylviaShakespeare, WilliamSteinbeck, JohnWilliams, TennesseeJournals: Students will be required to purchase two 1 inch 3-ring binders, or two black/white journals. One is to be for the prose and drama; the other will be for poetry. I will not accept any loose leaf papers, nor e-mailed journals. The purpose of the journal is for the student to write his/her thoughts on the short stories and poems read. A separate page should be used for each entry. Student will be required to journal on the seventeen (17) short stories required to be read. Of the poems that are required for reading, you are to journal on one poem from each of these poets: Shakespeare, Herbert, Milton, Hughes, Wordsworth, Burns, Coleridge, Browning, Whitman, Dickinson, Hardy, Frost, Cummings, and Plath. Additionally, you are to journal on “The Raven”. Finally, you are required to write on both videos shown in class.Although this is a journal, it is to be done neatly; misspelled words and poor grammar are a distraction and will result in a lower grade. There are no wrong or right answers here; I’m looking for your feelings, emotions, and thoughts. How did it affect you? What did you enjoy or not enjoy about the rhythm, sound, visual appearance of the poem? How did the symbolism, characterization, voice, and/or the message of the story/drama/poem speak to you? This is not a research paper. Formatting of your journals – each story/drama/poem journaled should be noted at the top of the page. You should put the date you are journaling at the top of the page also. If you prefer to type out your journal, that is fine, as long as you print it off and insert the pages into a 3-ring binder. Handwritten journals MUST be legible. Journals are due on May 3.Facilitation: Students will pair up and facilitate a short class discussion based on a specific assigned reading. Facilitators are asked to engage their fellow students in something much like a round-table discussion. Facilitators should have handouts for the class and have a PowerPoint presentation by which the class can follow along. Lack of these items will lower the grade. You may choose to start your facilitation with several questions to get the class involved or select several excerpts from the text to engage the audience in discussion. Facilitators will monitor class discussion, making sure that everyone has an opportunity to speak. Facilitators will be graded for their efforts or lack thereof. Although it may be easier to jump on the computer and get information on a poem or short story – the more original the facilitation materials, the better the grade. Merely reading SparkNotes to the class is not acceptable. All materials presented to the class are to be handed into the professor for grading.Exams: There will be a midterm and a final. The final will be comprehensiveReading: Assigned textbook reading should be completed thoroughly and carefully preceding class (256 pages) Completion of all reading assignments will be verified during the final exam.Poetry Writing: Opportunity will be given for students to share original poems, short story, or reading of poetry during Campus Experience class. This is a participation grade.TEACHING METHODS UTILIZEDThe class will consist of lecture accompanied by PowerPoint slides, class discussion, peer facilitated teaching/discussion, peer evaluations, videos, oral presentations and readings.POLICIESAttendanceClass discussions are critical to the course; therefore, missing classes will set you back tremendously and infringe upon your growth as a critical reader and writer. This is not a correspondence course. Your active participation during class is integral to this course. According to the Student Handbook, you are allowed six absences for illness, accident, or emergency. Once you go over those cuts your grade will be affected. Also note that tardiness is a major disturbance. Bear in mind that three lates count as ONE absence. Remember that a two-period course counts for TWO absences.Late Paper PolicyThe papers are due at the beginning of class on the due date indicated in the syllabus. Extensions will only be granted for the following four reasons: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dean of Students; 4) school-approved activities. If the student meets one of these exceptions, a “Request for Extension Form” must be filled out one week in advance of the due date. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Academic Dean. If your paper is not turned in by the start of class on the due date you will receive an automatic five (5) point deduction. For each day (including Saturday, Sunday, and school break) that the paper is not turned in, there will be an additional five (5) points deducted (maximum deduction 25 points). If the paper is not submitted within five days after the due date an automatic zero (0) will be entered for the grade. There will be no chance of making up the paper. All papers turned in are to be in hard copy. The only exception would be if when the late paper is finished the student submits it over the weekend or break, then the student may e-mail their paper to hbrouillette@zbc.edu. However, unless a confirmation e-mail is sent from the professor to the student, the student should assume the paper was not received. A copy of the sent e-mail should be provided in case the paper gets lost in cyberspace. A hard copy should also be provided, since formatting can be messed up at times when e-mailed. A day is calculated as 24 hours from the due date and time. Make Up Exam PolicyPer the Student Handbook students who miss an exam due to illness must fill out a Make-up Exam form (obtainable from the Admissions Office). The form is to be left with the Admissions Office personnel. A sick slip must also be submitted (it will be attached to your make up exam form). Do not wait to receive the sick slip before submitting the Make Up Exam form. The student must make arrangements with the professor to make the exam up – the exam must be taken within seven days (this includes the weekend). Thus if an exam is given on Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. the make up exam must be completed prior to the following Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. Non-illness – follow same policy; however, a 10 point reduction and a $5.00 fee will be implemented.Cell PhonesDue to federal regulations related the CLERY Act, cell phones are permitted in class in case of a campus emergency. All phones must be on vibrate mode and need only be checked if every phone vibrates at the same time.PlagiarismA student who submits written material as his/her own work which has been copied in whole or in part from an author or another person’s paper without acknowledgement is guilty of plagiarism. This includes copying material from printed books and magazines without giving credit to the original source. Material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must be identified by the use of quotation marks with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. Any student who submits a plagiarized paper or who permits another person to copy his/her work is subject to any of the following actions: First Offense:a.Reduction of gradeb.Failure of assignmentc.Letter of reprimandSuccessive Offenses: Academic Affairs discipline. Student will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:Receive an “F” for the course.Removal from any extracurricular activities (second offense).Dismissal for one year (three or more offenses).Cheating: Cheating is a breach of integrity and will be dealt with by the professor or higher authorities if needed. Cheating consists of such infractions as using unauthorized notes or material when taking an examination; copying answers to examination questions, obtaining or helping others to obtain, unauthorized copies of examination questions, copying another person’s class work/assignments and/or homework and submitting it as one’s own; having another student do one’s paper, or any other assignment, in whole or in part and submitting the assignment as one’s own work; allowing another student to copy one’s paper or assignment; and copying another student’s paper with that student’s permission. Any student found guilty of cheating will be subject to one or more of the following actions:Receive an “F” for the assignment or course.Dorming or campusingSuspensionDismissalSUPPORT SERVICESCenter for Academic Development: If you need help studying for this class or others, please feel free to seek assistance through the Center for Academic Development. Its purpose is to assist you in learning the most that you can in every class. See Mrs. Diana Conway, the Director of the CAD to learn what opportunities and services are available to you. Study Groups: In order to get the most out of this class, and to do well on your quizzes and exams, you should find some individuals with whom you may study. A well organized and purpose-driven Group study can be most beneficial. GRADING SCALEClose Reading Prose20%Biography Paper20%Exams25%Journals15%Facilitation10%Reading10%COURSE SCHEDULE: Readings should be done by Tuesday of each week. Read each chapter up to the point where the stories or poems begin; then just read the assigned stories, poems, and/or study essays with comments. We will study Prose, Drama, and then Poetry – your reading is assigned as such. Reading is due on date noted below. Be sure to read the bio clip on each authorWEEK 1Friday 1/21Introduction to the CourseWEEK 2Tuesday 1/24Due: Close Reading: Chapter 4 – Intro to Aspects of Prose Fiction, pp 78-97. Friday 1/28Due: The Minister’s Black Veil, Hawthorne; p 27 AnthologyDue: The Necklace, Maupassant; p 250 Close Reading WEEK 3Tuesday 2/1Due:Close Reading: Chapter 5 – Writing a Close Reading of a Prose ,p98 Due:The Story of an Hour, Chopin; p 227 Close ReadingDueThe Storm, Chopin; p 224 Close ReadingFriday 2/4 DueSweat, Hurston; p 128 AnthologyDueThe Black Cat, Poe; p 255 Close ReadingFacilitators: SweatWEEK 4Tuesday 2/8Due:Close Reading: Chapter 6 – Close Readings of Prose PassagesRead – pp 104-107 The Black Cat – PoeRead – pp 110-113 The Storm – Chopin, and the CommentaryRead – pp 115-116 Story of an Hour Intro through ConclusionFriday 2/11Due:A Pair of Tickets, p 263 Close ReadingRead – pp 175-178 A Pair of Tickets Sample Essay & DiscussionDue:The Chrysanthemums, Steinbeck; p 160 AnthologyFaciliators:The ChrysanthemumsWEEK 5Tuesday 2/15Due: Everyday Use, Walker; p 314 AnthologyDue:Ligeia, Poe; p 39 Anthology Friday 2/18Due:Seventeen Syllables, Yamamoto; p 201 AnthologyFacilitators: Everyday Use WEEK 6Tuesday 2/22Due:The Necklace, Maupassant p 250 – Close ReadingDue:Young Goodman Brown, Hawthorne, p 233 Close ReadingFriday 2/24Peer Review – Bring a copy of your Close Reading – failure to have your paper ready for peer review will result in 10 points taken off the paper.WEEK 7Tuesday 3/1PAPER: Close Reading Due Video PresentationFriday 3/4MIDTERM EXAMWEEK 8Tuesday 3/8SPRING BREAKFriday 3/11SPRING BREAKWEEK 9Tuesday 3/15Due:Close Reading: Chapter 7 – Introduction to Aspects of Drama Due:Trifles, Glaspell, p 278 Close ReadingRead also the Commentary on pp 155-156 and #5. Tifles pp164-166.Friday 3/18Facilitators: TriflesWEEK 10Tuesday 3/22Due:Close Reading: Chapter 10 – Short Essays (pp 168-172; 182Due:Close Reading: Chapter 11 – Research PapersFriday 3/25WEEK 11Tuesday 3/29Video – “Death of a Salesman” (Notes to be taken, will be tested)Friday 4/1ZION EXPERIENCE – Original Poetry and/or Short StoryPOETRY – Readings are in Close Reading (CR) and Anthology (A)WEEK 12 Tuesday 4/5Due: Close Reading: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Aspects of PoetryThe following poems are due: Always read the bio on the author.:Anonymous: “Sir Patrick Spens” A p 456 Shakespeare: Sonnets 18, 20, 29, 73, 116, 130, A p 462-465 Donne: “The Flea, Holy Sonnets 10 & 14, “The Sun Rising” A p 468-470George Herbert: “Easter Wings” A p 476Milton: “On the Late Massacre in Piedmont” and “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent” A p 480Langston Hughes: “Harlem (A Dream Deferred), CR p 200-201Friday 4/8Biography Paper Due:Facilitators: “When I Consider How My Light is Spent”WEEK 13Tuesday 4/12Due: Close Reading: Chapter 3 – Close Readings of PoemsRead pages 52-63; then read “Harlem” page 75-76.The following poems are due: Always read the bio on the author.Thomas Gray, “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” A p 492-496Wm. Blake, “The Chimney Sweeper” and “Tyger” A p 496, 498Robert Burns, “John Barleycorn” A p 500Wm. Wordsworth, “I Wandered Lonely as a Child” A p 502Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” A p 512George Gordon – Lord Byron, “She Walks in Beauty” A p 514Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “Sonnets from the Portuguese, 18” A p 526Friday 4/15Facilitators: “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”WEEK 14Tuesday 4/19Due: “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, A p 531-535Friday 4/22EASTER BREAK WEEK 15Tuesday 4/26The following poems are due: Always read the bio on the author.Whitman: “A Noiseless Patient Spider” & “O Captain! My Captain” A p548Dickenson: “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” & “Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church” A p555-558Hardy, “The Man He Killed”, A p 563Yeats, “The Second Coming”, A p 573Frost, “Acquainted with the Night” Design” “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” A p579, 581, 586Friday 4/29Facilitators: “The Second Coming”WEEK 16Tuesday 5/3JOURNALS DUEThe following poems are due: Always read the bio on the author. Cummings, “pity this busy, monster, manunkind” A p 618Hughes, “Dream Bogie”, Theme for English B”, & “Incident”, A.p623/24/27Plath, “Daddy”, Edge” and “Metaphors”, A p 704-707WEEK 175/4-5/10Final will be administered during Finals week – date and time TBATHE SYLLABUS SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROFESSORBIBLIOGRAPHYArabian Nights. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1963.Arnold, Matthew. Culture and Anarchy. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1961.Baum, L. Frank. The Wizard of Oz. New York: Henry Holt $ Company, Inc., 2000.Beetz, Kirk H. 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