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Monday, September 18, 2006
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SAMPLE SYLLABUS
English 247
Women in Literature I
INSTRUCTOR: Lillian Ruiz
Office: N315
Mailbox: Humanities Division Office
E-mail: ruiz@gcc.mass.edu
Phone: 775-1236
TEXTS:
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories (Signet Classic) - Kate Chopin
Emily Dickinson Poems (Shambala Pocket Classics) - Emily Dickinson
Frankenstein (Signet Classic) - Mary Shelley
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Signet Classic) - Harriet Jacobs
Jane Eyre (Signet Classic) - Charlotte Bronte
Persuasion (Signet Classic) - Jane Austen
Note: It is assumed that students will have a good dictionary and thesaurus for reference.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
From the course catalog: A study of works by women writers through the 19th century. Students discuss literature in various genres within the historical and social context of the times, in relation to early literary movements, and from the perspective of a unique female literary tradition.
Preq: Eng 112, 114, or 116
OBJECTIVES:
1. To read, critically examine, and appreciate the literary voices of British and American women in the 19th century
2. To identify major themes/issues in 19th century women's literature
3. To see the relationship between 19th century women's literature and our present-day world
4. To improve oral and written communication skills
English 221 offers a general introduction to the content and techniques of 19th century women's literature. Representative literary works will be studied. This course emphasizes critical thinking, critical reading, and critical writing. As a class, we will strive to appreciate the aesthetic and literary merits of 19th century women's literature.
PROCEDURES:
Class discussion, group work, and mini-lectures will be used.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to complete all reading and writing assignments by the due date. Two out-of-class papers will be assigned. Students will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the readings (see JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
Note: If you have special learning needs, please talk with me as soon as possible to discuss the assistance that would be most helpful to you.
RESPONSE JOURNAL:
Reading and writing is an ongoing process, and the journals are meant as an opportunity for students to discuss their reactions to the readings. Guidelines will be very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity to explore the literature in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some suggestions will be given in class, but on the whole the journals should reflect whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the individual student has about the readings, and it is usually best to record these thoughts immediately after completing the reading assignment when the ideas are still fresh. The journals will also provide an excellent opportunity to brainstorm and freewrite paper topics and final examination questions. Journals should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper (NOT in a notebook) and numbered, or can be sent via e-mail to ruiz@gcc.mass.edu. They will be collected on a regular basis and graded. Journals will be graded excellent, good, satisfactory, less than satisfactory, or unsatisfactory. Late journals will lower your grade by one full grade and no late journal will be accepted after one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please use a staple if your journal is over 1 page long.
ATTENDANCE:
Class activity and discussion is extremely important and cannot be made up. Thus, absences and tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while each case is different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In the event that you absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain that day's notes and assignments from another student. Excessive absences could result in failure. You do not need to notify me that you are going to be absent for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
CONSULTATIONS:
Students may meet with me by appointment.
PAPERS:
All papers are due at the beginning of class on the days specified. All papers should be typed, double-spaced, and have one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers should also be stapled and include a cover page. Cover pages should include the paper title, your name, the course and section #, my name, and the due date. Do not submit a plastic or cardboard report cover. Late papers will lower your grade by one full grade and no late paper will be accepted after one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please be sure to keep a copy of the paper for yourself. Paper assignments will be distributed during the term. No papers will be accepted via e-mail.
Note: Students have the option to revise the first paper if they so choose. Consult with me prior to revising a paper. Late papers cannot be revised. The original paper must be submitted with the revision.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism is defined by the Modern Language Handbook: Fourth Edition as “us[ing] another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source” (26). DO NOT plagiarize in your papers or writing. Plagiarism can result in stiff classroom penalties, and may also lead to college disciplinary action.
GRADING (approximate percentages):
10% Participation (attendance, in-class assignments and activities, etc.)
15% Journal
25% Paper #1
25% Paper #2
25% Final
100%
A = Excellent, B = Good, C = Satisfactory, D = Poor, F = Failing
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SAMPLE SYLLABUS
English 247
Women in Literature I
INSTRUCTOR: Lillian Ruiz
Office: N315
Mailbox: Humanities Division Office
E-mail: ruiz@gcc.mass.edu
Phone: 775-1236
TEXTS:
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories (Signet Classic) - Kate Chopin
Emily Dickinson Poems (Shambala Pocket Classics) - Emily Dickinson
Frankenstein (Signet Classic) - Mary Shelley
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Signet Classic) - Harriet Jacobs
Jane Eyre (Signet Classic) - Charlotte Bronte
Persuasion (Signet Classic) - Jane Austen
Note: It is assumed that students will have a good dictionary and thesaurus for reference.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
From the course catalog: A study of works by women writers through the 19th century. Students discuss literature in various genres within the historical and social context of the times, in relation to early literary movements, and from the perspective of a unique female literary tradition.
Preq: Eng 112, 114, or 116
OBJECTIVES:
1. To read, critically examine, and appreciate the literary voices of British and American women in the 19th century
2. To identify major themes/issues in 19th century women's literature
3. To see the relationship between 19th century women's literature and our present-day world
4. To improve oral and written communication skills
English 221 offers a general introduction to the content and techniques of 19th century women's literature. Representative literary works will be studied. This course emphasizes critical thinking, critical reading, and critical writing. As a class, we will strive to appreciate the aesthetic and literary merits of 19th century women's literature.
PROCEDURES:
Class discussion, group work, and mini-lectures will be used.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to complete all reading and writing assignments by the due date. Two out-of-class papers will be assigned. Students will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the readings (see JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
Note: If you have special learning needs, please talk with me as soon as possible to discuss the assistance that would be most helpful to you.
RESPONSE JOURNAL:
Reading and writing is an ongoing process, and the journals are meant as an opportunity for students to discuss their reactions to the readings. Guidelines will be very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity to explore the literature in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some suggestions will be given in class, but on the whole the journals should reflect whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the individual student has about the readings, and it is usually best to record these thoughts immediately after completing the reading assignment when the ideas are still fresh. The journals will also provide an excellent opportunity to brainstorm and freewrite paper topics and final examination questions. Journals should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper (NOT in a notebook) and numbered, or can be sent via e-mail to ruiz@gcc.mass.edu. They will be collected on a regular basis and graded. Journals will be graded excellent, good, satisfactory, less than satisfactory, or unsatisfactory. Late journals will lower your grade by one full grade and no late journal will be accepted after one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please use a staple if your journal is over 1 page long.
ATTENDANCE:
Class activity and discussion is extremely important and cannot be made up. Thus, absences and tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while each case is different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In the event that you absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain that day's notes and assignments from another student. Excessive absences could result in failure. You do not need to notify me that you are going to be absent for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
CONSULTATIONS:
Students may meet with me by appointment.
PAPERS:
All papers are due at the beginning of class on the days specified. All papers should be typed, double-spaced, and have one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers should also be stapled and include a cover page. Cover pages should include the paper title, your name, the course and section #, my name, and the due date. Do not submit a plastic or cardboard report cover. Late papers will lower your grade by one full grade and no late paper will be accepted after one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please be sure to keep a copy of the paper for yourself. Paper assignments will be distributed during the term. No papers will be accepted via e-mail.
Note: Students have the option to revise the first paper if they so choose. Consult with me prior to revising a paper. Late papers cannot be revised. The original paper must be submitted with the revision.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism is defined by the Modern Language Handbook: Fourth Edition as “us[ing] another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source” (26). DO NOT plagiarize in your papers or writing. Plagiarism can result in stiff classroom penalties, and may also lead to college disciplinary action.
GRADING (approximate percentages):
10% Participation (attendance, in-class assignments and activities, etc.)
15% Journal
25% Paper #1
25% Paper #2
25% Final
100%
A = Excellent, B = Good, C = Satisfactory, D = Poor, F = Failing
posted by Lillian Ruiz @ 6:45 AM
Monday, September 11, 2006
SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE
ENG 247
Note:
Dates and assignments may be subject to change. Please bring assigned text to class.
Readings should be done prior to the date assigned.
WEEK 1:
(Th): Introduction
(Th): Welter's “The Cult of True Womanhood," Chopin's “ The Story of An Hour” (The Awakening and Selected Stories of Kate Chopin p. 198)
WEEK 2:
(T): Frankenstein
(Th): Frankenstein
Journal #1 - Frankenstein
WEEK 3:
(T): Persuasion
(Th): Persuasion
Journal #2 - Persuasion
WEEK 4:
(T): Jane Eyre
(Th): Jane Eyre
PAPER #1 DUE (early papers encouraged)
WEEK 5:
(T): Emily Dickinson Poems
Journal #3 - Jane Eyre
(Th): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
WEEK 6:
(T): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Journal #4 - Incidents . . .
(Th): The Awakening
WEEK 7:
(T): The Awakening
Journal #5 - The Awakening
(Th): Final Exam
PAPER #2 DUE (early papers encouraged)
ENG 247
Note:
Dates and assignments may be subject to change. Please bring assigned text to class.
Readings should be done prior to the date assigned.
WEEK 1:
(Th): Introduction
(Th): Welter's “The Cult of True Womanhood," Chopin's “ The Story of An Hour” (The Awakening and Selected Stories of Kate Chopin p. 198)
WEEK 2:
(T): Frankenstein
(Th): Frankenstein
Journal #1 - Frankenstein
WEEK 3:
(T): Persuasion
(Th): Persuasion
Journal #2 - Persuasion
WEEK 4:
(T): Jane Eyre
(Th): Jane Eyre
PAPER #1 DUE (early papers encouraged)
WEEK 5:
(T): Emily Dickinson Poems
Journal #3 - Jane Eyre
(Th): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
WEEK 6:
(T): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Journal #4 - Incidents . . .
(Th): The Awakening
WEEK 7:
(T): The Awakening
Journal #5 - The Awakening
(Th): Final Exam
PAPER #2 DUE (early papers encouraged)
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