College of Arts and Sciences Department of English & Modern Languages Fall 2013 ENGL 2322.

01 MW 3:50 - 5:10 Maes 108 Dr. Starnes (409) 880 - 8589

adrienne.starnes@lamar.edu** Ofce: Maes 42







Ofce Hours: MW 1:30 - 3:30

Required Textbooks Greenblatt and Abrams. The Norton Anthology of English Literature The Major Authors. 8th edition.

Required Materials: Blackboard: We will use Blackboard regularly for this course. You need to familiarize yourself with the course layout early in the semester so that you know how to access supplemental materials, discussion boards, and assignment submissions. You will need to check Blackboard on a daily basis, even if we do not have an assignment due. Announcements and updates to the course will be posted on the Blackboard course homepage. Access to a word processor: All assignments you submit for this course will be typed, thus make certain you have access to a word processor (Word, Pages, Google Docs, OpenOfce, etc.). When submitting your papers electronically, les must be in a .doc or .rtf format. Papers not submitted in one of these formats will be considered late and all late paper policies detailed below will apply. Backup File Options: I do not accept excuses for not having your work. I do understand that sometimes a minor or major computer issue can cause loss of some information. However, I expect you to have a backup copy of the last version of your work. You can store your work in Google Drive, Dropbox, or on a USB ash drive; the choice is yours, but make certain to back up all your work. Course Description and Requirements English 2322 British Literature is a survey of the development of British Literature from its AngloSaxon origins through the twentieth century. Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 and either ENGL-1302 or 1374; or 1360 and 1361 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer The department recommends a C or better in those pre-requisites. Some majors require a C or better Course Requirements Students in ENGL 2322 will: study a variety of texts in multiple genres contextualize texts within the cultural, historical, and social contexts improve skills in literary analysis contribute to class discussions and online discussion board posts collaborate with peers to complete a group project rated at a C or better write a researched essay focusing on one major work and receive a grade of C or better complete 3 exams with a grade of C or better

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES SOPHOMORE LITERATURE COURES (Note: Since we have the only sequential courses in the core, since we have found that the best teaching tool is repetition, we believe that repeating both the criteria and measures for certain outcomes but expecting more sophistication best informs us about our pedagogy) Communication: 1. Writing: Students will apply the writing skills in English 1301 and 1302 (clear introductions, main body paragraphs, conventional use of grammar and style) to writing about literature. a. Using their reading and/or research, students will compose critical/analytical essays with a clear thesis and introduction. b. Using their reading and/or research, students will compose critical/analytical essays with organized supporting paragraphs. c. Students will use the standard conventions of English grammar and punctuation and write clear and efcient sentences. d. Students will maintain a style and persona appropriate for a particular purpose and audience

2. Oral or visual communication: Students will present clear, salient, and supported oral/visual
speeches/demonstrations. And/or students will discuss group or class topics. Critical Thinking (Note: We equate Critical thinking with literary analysis) Through essays, students will analyze literary works. Social Responsibility (Note: Since most of what we teach reects the interplay and the individual within his society, the one and the many, and since we do not have eld tests or laboratories in our disciplines, we see social and personal responsible as a dynamic rather than two distinct activities.) Outcome: In written responses (preferably complete essays), presentations, discussions (online or face to face) students will illustrate an understanding of social, cultural, historical, scientic or technological forces that stimulated literature in one or more literary movements or periods. Personal Responsibility (Note: Since most of what we teach reects the interplay and the individual within his society, the one and the many, and since we do not have eld tests or laboratories in our disciplines, we see social and personal responsible as a dynamic rather than two distinct activities.) Outcome: In written responses (preferably complete essays), presentations, discussions (online or face to face), and potentially in the same response used to measure social responsibility, students will illustrate an understanding of the complexities of personal choice or the role of the individual within his or her social and cultural environmentas evidenced in at least one literary work. Grading Policy Daily Grades (class participation, reading responses, discussion boards)
Exam 1 [Medieval Period]


Exam 2 [16th Century to Restoration]

Exam 3 [Victorian to 20th Century]

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Group Project





























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Blackboard Grade Book I use the grade book in Blackboard exclusively for your grades. If you have a question about your current grade, you can check Blackboard. Blackboard grades are weighted according to the grade weights listed above. Zeros are recorded for assignments not submitted on time, and these also weigh into your grade. Once a zero is recorded, you may not make up the assignment. The zero indicates the deadline has passed and your work was not submitted. Discussion Board Duration: I grade discussion board conversations at the conclusion of a unit. This allows all students to participate thoughtfully throughout the unit and continue conversations beyond the immediate day of the course discussion. All students should contribute to the discussion board throughout the unit. Thus, after your initial post, make certain to check back regularly, read the posts and comments of your peers, and participate in the ongoing discussion. Grading is assessed for the entire conversation participation, not just the initial post. Deadlines and Late Work Students should come to class prepared for discussion and class activities. Quizzes and in-class assignments may not be made up. In cases of excused absences, you may make arrangements to take quizzes and submit in-class assignments prior to your absence. All assignments are due on the date specied and should be submitted on time. Assignments due in class are turned in at the beginning of the class period. Assignments submitted via Blackboard must be complete and submitted before the submission folder closes. I do not accept late assignments or assignments via email. Blackboard assignments must be submitted as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf). These le types ensure your le can be opened and your assignment read and graded. Failure to submit an appropriately saved le will result in a failing grade. I grade the material submitted for the assignment, so pay close attention when uploading your nal document. The onus is on you to correctly label and upload your assignments. Submitted work will be graded as-is, and I will not notify you of an incorrectly submitted assignment. I do not accept late work unless approved on an individual basis, and then, only in extreme situations. To request a late submission, you must notify me via email that you did not submit your assignment on time and explain the circumstances. You must notify me within 24 hours of the assignment deadline. After 24 hours, you will not receive an extension and your grade will be recorded as a zero. Approved late assignments will be docked one letter grade per day. Grade Discussions I am always willing to discuss your grades and ways you can improve in the course. If you have a concern you wish to discuss, please address this issue in my ofce, not in the classroom. This policy is for your privacy. I respect concern for grades, but I also expect that this concern begins prior to the last weeks of class. Therefore, if you have not met with me to discuss improving your grades prior to the last 2 weeks of the semester, I will not discuss your grades with you during these two nal weeks. You are responsible for keeping up with your grades throughout the semester, and concerns should be addressed soon after the grade is recorded, not at the last minute. Grade Turnaround: I will return graded writing assignments within three class periods of the submitted due dates. Attendance Policy Regular attendance is required for success in this course. I take attendance at the beginning of each class meeting. Students will be allowed 3 unexcused absences, and subsequent absences will result in a deduction of 1/2 letter grade per absence. If you must be absent, please call or email me to receive information on any changed assignments. Also, make certain to get the notes you missed from a peer.

An absence does not excuse you from assignments and due dates. The only excused absences I accept are those involving participation in university-sanctioned events and activities. To receive an excused absence, you must present proper documentation prior to the absence and complete all assignments in advance of the absence. You will be marked absent if you violate any of the attendance policies below: Come to class on time. If you enter class after roll is taken, it is your responsibility to see me after class to discuss having your attendance changed to a tardy. 3 tardies counts as 1 absence, and not all late entries will be changed to a tardy. Do not leave class before you are dismissed. Quick trips to the restroom are acceptable, but you must return to class. Cell phone use is prohibited. Phones should be turned off and stored in your bag prior to the start of class, and should not be visible throughout the class. In cases of family emergencies, you need to notify me prior to the start of the days class. Laptops are permitted in class, but may only be used for note taking. If you are found off task (working on another assignment for this or another course, browsing the Internet, etc.), you will be marked absent for the day and will lose permission to use your laptop in class.

Census Date (Six Drop Rule does not apply) September 3 Census Date/12th Class Day. Students may drop or withdraw without consulting with their Instructor, Department Chair or the Records Ofce. The Six Drop Rule does not apply to students who drop before 5:00p.m. on September 3 Drop Dates (Six Drop Rule applies) September 30 Last day to drop or withdraw from the course without academic penalty and receive a Q. Six Drop Rule applies beginning on February 5. Students should consult with Instructor and the Records Ofce to initiate a drop between the dates of 2/5-2/19. November 4 Last day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty. Student must be passing the course at the time of the requested drop in order to receive a Q. The drop form, including all required signatures, must arrive in the Records Ofce by no later than 4:00p.m. on November 4 Six Drop Rule applies. *Note: Any student seeking to drop after November 4 must submit a fairly thorough written explanation, including supporting documents if applicable, of the extenuating circumstances for which the action is being requested. The explanation must be shared with and approved by the Instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the college before the drop form will be sent to the Senior Associate Provost for a nal review and decision. Link to List View of Academic Calendar http://events.lamar.edu/academic-calendar-listing.html Disability Accommodation It is the policy of Lamar University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law and to the Universitys commitment to equal educational opportunities. Students with a documented disability should contact the Director of the Ofce of Services for Students with Disabilities (SFSWD) which is located in 105 Communication Building. Students may write to P.O. Box 10087, Beaumont, Texas 77710, call 409.880.8347, fax 409.880.2225 or e-mail SFSWD@lamar.edu. The Director will arrange to meet with the student to determine reasonable

academic adjustments and/or accommodations. Additional information is available at http:// dept.lamar.edu/sfswd. Campus Closure: In the event of an announced campus closure in excess of four days due to a hurricane or other disaster, students are expected to login to Lamar Universitys websites homepage (www.Lamar.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely. Emergency Procedures Many types of emergencies can occur on campus; instructions for severe weather or violence/active shooter, re, or chemical release can be found at: http://www.lamar.edu/about-lu/administration/riskmanagement/index.html. Following are procedures for the rst two: Severe Weather: Follow the directions of the instructor or emergency personnel. Seek shelter in an interior room or hallway on the lowest oor, putting as many walls as possible between you and the outside. If you are in a multi-story building, and you cannot get to the lowest oor, pick a hallway in the center of the building. Stay in the center of the room, away from exterior walls, windows, and doors. Violence/Active Shooter (CADD): CALL - 8-3-1-1 from a campus phone (880-8311 from a cell phone). Note: Calling 9-1-1 from either a campus phone or cell phone will contact Beaumont City Police Dispatch rather than University Police. AVOID- If possible, self-evacuate to a safe area outside the building. Follow directions of police ofcers. DENY- Barricade the door with desks, chairs, bookcases or any other items. Move to a place inside the room where you are not visible. Turn off the lights and remain quiet. Remain there until told by police it is safe. DEFEND- Use chairs, desks, cell phones or whatever is immediately available to distract and/ or defend yourself and others from attack. Academic Honesty Students are specically warned against all forms of cheating and plagiarism. The Lamar University Student Handbook clearly reads: Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subjected to disciplinary action. Punishable offenses include, but are not limited to, cheating on an examination or academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of source materials. One aspect of the Handbooks denition of cheating includes purchasing or otherwise acquiring and submitting as ones own work any research paper or other writing assignment prepared by an individual or rm. Plagiarism is dened as the appropriation and the unacknowledged incorporation of anothers work or ideas into ones own and submitted for credit. Faculty members in the College of arts and Sciences investigate all cases of suspected plagiarism. Any student who is found guilty of academic dishonesty in this course may receive an F in the course, a O or an F on the assignment, and/or will be reported to his College Dean and the Dean of Students. Military Community Members I recognize the complexities of being a member of the military community and also a student. If you are a member of the military community, please inform me if you are in need of special accommodations. Drill schedules, calls to active duty, complications with GI Bill disbursement, and other unforeseen military and veteran related developments can complicate your academic life. If you

make me aware of a complication, I will do everything I can to assist you or put you in contact with university staff who are trained to assist you. I encourage veterans to stay in contact with the Veterans Affairs Ofce (VA@lamar.edu), and active duty military to stay in contact with the Center for Military Services (military@lamar.edu). These ofces have Dedicated Military ofcers who can further assist you with questions and complications that may arise as you pursue your education. Email Policy: You will receive a timely response to your email if you follow a few simple guidelines: Do not email me through Blackboard. Use your Lamar email address. Emails from unrecognized addresses may be deleted or marked as spam, which means I may never see your email! Include a pertinent subject in your email. Follow this format: Course Number: Subject of Email. (e.g., ENGL 2322: Question about research paper). This not only reminds me which class youre in, but ensures Ill open your email more quickly than a mail with no subject.

Do not hesitate to inquire about assignments, grades, or other class related topics. I maintain an open door policy; if I am in my ofce, please drop in! If I am not, do not hesitate to email me. I do not offer extra credit. It is your responsibility to keep up with grades and assignments.

Tentative Calendar What follows is a calendar containing major exams, course discussions, and holidays. Note that you are expected to be ready to discuss readings at the beginning of the week. I do not differentiate between specic readings for each class day, thus you should come to class on Monday having read all assigned materials. This is a tentative calendar; changes made to this calendar will be posted to the class Blackboard and discussed in class. Week One: 26 August Week Two: 2 September Course Introduction, Syllabus Timeline and Readings in Context Labor Day Holiday Introduction to Medieval Literature Begin Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Medieval Literature--nish Sir Gawain Malory excerpts (TBD) Sir Gawain and Le Morte dArthur in larger context Introduction to 16th Century Begin Dr. Faustus Exam 1 -- Medieval Period 16th Century--Finish Faustus Begin Othello 16th Century--Finish Othello Discuss Shakespeares Sonnets (TBD) Introduction to 17th Century Discuss Jonson, K. Phillips, Andrew Marvell, Milton Introduction to Restoration Discuss Swift A Modest Proposal, Gullivers Travels Part 4; Pope Rape of the Lock; Johnson A Dictionary of the English Language Preface; The Preface to Shakespeare Sign up for group conferences Group Conferences -- Maes 42 Exam 2 -- 16th, 17th, 18th Centuries and Restoration Introduction to Romanticism Discuss Blake The Lamb; The Chimney Sweeper; The Tyger; The Chimney Sweeper; Wordsworth Preface; I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud; Coleridge Kubla Khan; Byron Child Harolds Pilgrimage; Keats The Eve of St. Agnes, Ode on a Grecian Urn, Ode to a Nightingale; Shelley Prometheus Unbound excerpts [TBD] Romanticism--Finish discussion Introduction to Victorian Period

Week Three: 9 September

Week Four: 16 September

Week Five: 23 September Week Six: 30 September Week Seven: 7 October Week Eight: 14 October

Week Nine: 21 October Week Ten: 28 October

Week Eleven: 4 November

Week Twelve: 11 November

Week Thirteen: 18 November Week Fourteen: 25 November

Week Fifteen: 2 December Week Sixteen: 9 December

Victorian -- Discuss Browning My Last Duchess; Tennyson Charge of the Light Brigade; Barrett-Browning Cry of the Children; Rossetti Goblin Market; Wilde Importance of Being Earnest; Arnold Dover Beach Introduction to 20th Century Discuss Conrad Heart of Darkness 20th Century -- Discuss Woolf The Mark on the Wall; A Room of Ones Own [excerpt]; Lawrence The Horse Dealers Daughter; Eliot The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock; Atwood Final Projects Due! Thanksgiving Holiday Final Course Debrieng Final Exam Preparation No Class Wednesday! Final Exam Monday 9 December 2:00 - 4:30 pm