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English 309 Spring 2002 |
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Links Absalom
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Course Description: (as printed in the Catalog):
"Drama prose, and poetry of representative figures of England’s Age of Enlightenment." Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the literary diversity of the literature in England that represents the period of 1660-1800. Because the literature of this era is so closely tied to social, political, and historical issues, it will present these works in a historical context. In addition, since this era is widely diverse in its styles and forms, the course will attempt to show the era’s use of various literary genres. The course will also attempt to develop your skills in literary research through the requirement of a researched and documented paper on a topic related to this era. In addition, the course will develop your skills in oral communication of ideas through class discussion and through formal oral reports. Textbooks: I've ordered a selection of plays and novels--click here for the complete list, including publisher and ISBN. In addition, there will be various selections from your English Literature text and reserve readings. Requirements of the Course: You will take two tests, write one 12-15 page paper, and do a brief presentation (on an assigned topic). You will also be graded on your class participation. Evaluation: Each test and paper will be graded on a 100-point scale. 90-100 is an A; 80-89.99 is a B; 70-79.99 is a C; 60-69.99 is a D; below 60 is an F. Test grades are 50% of your grade; your paper is 25%; your oral presentation 10%; your class participation 15%. Attendance: Each absence will affect your class participation grade. Attendance alone does not, however, equal participation. Academic Honesty Policy: If I discover that you have cheated on a test, quiz, or paper, I will fail you for the course and report your name to the Provost. Be especially careful to avoid plagiarism. Use of Cliffs Notes, Master Plots, and other summaries as supplements to reading is acceptable; use of these study aids as replacement for reading is not acceptable. |
