English 211: English Literature to 1800 (#30101)Humanities Division

Summer 2012

Fullerton College Instructor: Miguel PowersRoom 529 e-mail: mpowers@fullcoll.eduM-Th 10:40-1:30 PM Web Page: miguelpowers.com

Office Hours (524-04):By appointment(I want to help, so please ask.)

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Prerequisites

A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 100 F College Writing orENGL 100HF Honors College Writing

Advisory: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 102 F Introduction to Literature

Catalog Description

ENGL 211 F English Literature to 1800 (3) (CAN ENGL 8)(ENGL 211 F + ENGL 212 F = CAN ENGL SEQ B)

Three hours lecture per week. A survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times to 1800, the origins and development of the language are covered, as well as the historical backgrounds and literary trends. Readings from such writers as the author of the “Pearl Poet,” Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Swift, Pope, and Johnson introduce students to the writers and the literary heritage of the English-speaking world. (CSU) (UC) (Degree credit)

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Course Objectives

Literature is our way of telling each other who we are, where we have been, where we are going, and why. Literature is a conversation with the past—our past—that carries us into, and shapes, our future. Therefore, this course is an opportunity to listen to the echoes of the past, echoes which can be heard in our language and our stories, such as Shakespeare’s famous celebration of England:

This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,This other Eden, demi-paradise,This fortress built by Nature for herselfAgainst infection and the hand of war,This happy breed of men, this little world,This precious stone set in the silver sea,Which serves it in the office of a wallOr as a moat defensive to a house,Against the envy of less happier lands,—This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England

(Shakespeare, King Richard II. II.i 41-52).

Thus, we can turn the pages of literature to reveal images of the world, writ large. Yet perhaps there is no more poignant, nor more revealing vista than the one which enables us to look into the hearts of others, as Sir Philip Sydney asserts:

 LOVING in truth, and fain in verse my love to show,That She, dear She, might take some pleasure of my pain;Pleasure might cause her read, reading might make her know,Knowledge might pity win, and pity grace obtain;I sought fit words to paint the blackest face of woe,         5Studying inventions fine, her wits to entertain;Oft turning others’ leaves, to see if thence would flowSome fresh and fruitful showers upon my sunburned brain.But words came halting forth, wanting Invention’s stay;Invention, Nature’s child, fled step-dame Study’s blows;         10And others’ feet still seemed but strangers in my way.Thus, great with child to speak, and helpless in my throes,Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite.“Fool,” said my Muse to me, “look in thy heart, and write!”

(Sidney, “Loving in Truth,” 1-14)

Yet, perhaps, for some, these views both large and small, offer an even greater view, into ourselves. On the other hand, it all might be nothing more than “a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, / Signifying nothing” (Shakespeare, Macbeth V.v 31-33).

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Student Learning Outcomes English 211: English Literature to 1800

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Analyze a text based on its literary, historical, social, and/or cultural

significance. Explain the stylistic, formal, thematic, and/or rhetorical elements of a text in

order to reveal its artistic and/or historical contributions to literature. Analyze patterns and innovations in the major genres of British literature

from the Middle Ages to the Restoration and early 18th Century.

Humanities Division Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing courses or programs in the Humanities Division will be able to: Use language skills effectively in reading, writing, listening, or speaking to achieve

personal, academic, or vocational goals. Use critical thinking skills to examine information, events, and ideas from a broader

perspective. Recognize the significance of language and culture in human experience. Apply principles of academic honesty and integrity. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Use campus and/or community resources to participate actively in their own education.

Required Materials

Greenblatt, Stephen, Editor. The Norton Anthology of English Literature (Package A, B, & C).Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

A writing handbook, such as A Writer’s Resource by Maimon or Diana Hacker’s A Pocket Style Manuel, is also required. Please see me if you already have another handbook you would like to use.

We will be reading excerpts from photocopies as well. Further, you will need a three-ring binder to maintain your work as well as several computer disks. In addition, you will be using two to three blue books for in class writing assignments.

A word of warning about computer disks: THEY BREAK, FAIL AND GENERALLY STOP WORKING AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES. After all, each disk only costs about a quarter, and the only reliable thing you can get for a quarter these days is gum. In order to avoid the unacceptable excuse of “the computer ate my homework,” you should take precautionary steps, which include but are not limited to saving your work on multiple disks, saving your work to the hard drive if possible, and printing hard copies of your work at various stages.

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Teaching & Learning Methods

In order to accomplish our goals, we will incorporate a variety of methods, including reading, reading journals, lecture, peer reviews, writing workshops, individual conferences and perhaps most importantly, class discussion. Critical thinking requires your active participation.

Participation & Attendance Policy

I expect you to attend every class prepared and ready to contribute to the discussion. I strongly believe a college education is based on the learning, which occurs in the classroom, not from a depositing of information imparted by the instructor, but rather from the interchange and discussion of the class as a whole. It is your responsibility and privilege to contribute to the class to further both your own learning and the learning of your peers. Due to the importance of student participation 15% of your grade will be dedicated to this area (150 points out of 1000). You will earn this portion of your grade 1) through productive involvement in class conversations, which includes respecting others and their views, and 2) through completion of class assignments designed to stimulate thought on material being covered that day (including but certainly not limited to reading quizzes). If you must miss a class, I expect you to contact me and inform me of the reason for your absence. You will be responsible for getting any information or assignments you miss. Excessive absences will result in you being dropped from, or failing, the class. Fullerton College policy states that a student can be dropped after three absences. Finally, because tardiness disrupts class, three tardies will count as an absence with the subsequent deleterious effect on your grade.

Parents: ABSOLUTELY NO MINOR CHILDREN ARE PERMITTED IN CLASS. The school’s liability insurance does not cover minor children. Also, topics discussed may be of a mature nature and may be confusing to young minds—we do not want children upset or frightened by such subjects; nor should other students have to alter their questions or responses in discussions to accommodate a young audience.

Formal Writing Assignments

All essays must be completed using a word processor, 12-point font and one-inch margins on all sides. Be sure to staple your pages together and use proper MLA documentation style. Your name, the course number and the instructor’s name should be included in the upper left-hand corner of each major writing assignment. STAPLE your work. Following these formal guidelines not only prevents your work from being lost, but also demonstrates that you, the author, take your work seriously and thus the reader should as well.

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Presentations

To encourage active learning, students will make group presentations during the semester. The group presentations are worth 100 points. Prior to the presentation day, the group will have a planning meeting and submit a presentation outline with suggested areas of emphasis and possible questions for class discussion. The outline should also clarify the individual responsibilities of each group member.

Although the presentations will be modified to reflect the particular topic and specific interests of the group members, the presentations will include four (4) elements.

A) Prezi, or PowerPoint, which Powers will post to miguelpowerscom (35 Points)A successful Prezi, or PowerPoint, should include:

♦ A general description of the historical and literary context for your topic(You are encouraged to use images, timelines, etc.)

♦ Three to four (3-4) provocative questions about your topic♦ A brief “thesis” answering one of your provocative questions

• Make a clear thesis claim to answer the question• Use specific textual evidence from at least one text from your period• EXPLAIN how the text supports your thesis

♦ You might also include additional resources for your classmates.

B) Group Presentation (Not to exceed 12 Minutes in class) (30 Points)Your presentation should help your peers gain a deeper understanding of the material. Therefore, your presentation should cover key points and raise thought provoking questions to foster discussion. Perhaps the best way to evaluate a presentation is the quality of the discussion that ensues. In other words, your job is not simply to answer questions, though that is part of your task. Rather, your main objective is to inspire and develop our understanding of the material so that we can pursue new, more thoughtful questions together.

C) Handout (20 Points)A successful handout should include:

♦ A brief summary of the major ideas and key terms related to your topic.♦ A brief historical and/or literary context for your topic.♦ Individual textual examples to illustrate key aspects of your topic.

♦ Additional elements to help your classmates understand your topic.♦ You might also include additional resources for your classmates.

D) “Expert” Class Discussion (15 Points)

You will use the knowledge you gained in preparing your presentation to both lead and participate in our class discussion while we cover the material directly related to your presentation.

Furthermore, please note that the “Presentation Close Reading” is due on the day of your Group Presentation. The “Presentation Close Reading” will follow the format of Close Reading #2.

We will sign up for the presentations on Wednesday, June 27 th . There are seven topics for the presentations and the dates range from 7/2 – 7/24. Please see the Tentative Reading and Assignment Schedule for topics and dates.At the end of the semester, a student vote will determine extra credit for the “best” group Prezi, or PowerPoint, the “best” group presentation and the “best” group handout.

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Late Papers

Every paper is due at the beginning of the class period listed on the syllabus. Late papers will not receive credit. Any paper not turned in at the beginning of the class period will be considered late.

However, each student will have one “Late Paper Passport.” You may use this passport to submit one late paper by attaching the completed passport to your late paper. I, of course, will keep a record of who has submitted a “Late Paper Passport.”

Papers submitted with a “Late Paper Passport” within two days of the original due date will be eligible for full credit. After two days, papers submitted with a “Late Paper Passport” will be lowered one letter grade. For example, if the original due date was Monday, a paper that earned an “A” grade submitted on Tuesday (or Wednesday) would receive an “A.” The same paper, submitted on Thursday (or later), would receive a “B.”

The “Late Paper Passport” can be used for Microthemes and essays, except the final essay, which is already due the last day of class, so it cannot be turned in late. The “Late Paper Passport” does not apply to journals, quizzes or other assignments.

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Late Paper PassportEnglish 211 Mr. Powers

Name: Essay or Close Reading Number:

I understand that this is the only late paper that I can turn in all semester. After this, I will receive no credit for late papers. I also understand that I will receive no feedback on this paper, unless I schedule a conference with Mr. Powers.

Signature: Due Date: Submission Date:

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of other’s materials (words or ideas). Any paper submitted with your name signifies that you are the author—that the wording and ideas are yours, with exceptions indicated by quotation marks and citation following the MLA style. We will discuss proper MLA citation strategies and your handbook should have a section on proper MLA citation. In addition, please review the following Academic Honesty policy for further details.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Students shall not plagiarize, which is defined as:A. stealing or passing off as one’s own the ideas or words of another,B. using a creative production without crediting the source.

The following cases constitute plagiarism:• paraphrasing published material without acknowledging the source,• making significant use of an idea or a particular arrangement of ideas, e.g., outlines,• writing a paper after consultation with persons who provide suitable ideas and incorporating

these ideas into the paper without acknowledgment,• submitting under one’s own name term papers or other reports which have been prepared by

others.

2. Students shall not cheat, which is defined as:A. using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than those expressly

permitted by the instructor.B. misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data.

3. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat.

Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways:

1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand (as in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew that the action violated the standards of honesty); [or] assign an "F" on all or part of a particular paper, project, or exam (for example where it was felt that it was a one-time occurrence).

2. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinaryaction by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence and documentation.

See Student Conduct for additional information.

(Taken from the Fullerton College Catalogue Web Site 6/29/01)

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Cell Phone Usage

Please refrain from using your cell phone in class. This includes texting. If you expect an important message, please step outside to deal with it. Occasionally, there will be opportunities to quickly search for information as part of our class discussion, which is an acceptable use of cell phones in class, and will be permitted.

Turnitin.com

In its commitment to academic honesty and accurate assessment of student work, Fullerton College uses Turnitin.com to prevent and detect plagiarism.

This instructor reserves the right to submit student assignments to Turnitin.com to check for similarities between student submissions and the internet, various research databases, and the Turnitin.com database of previous student submissions. Furthermore, this instructor may also submit essays to other instructors seeking plagiarism matches.

Students may be required to electronically submit their written work to the instructor or to Turnitin.com, and by taking this course, students agree that all assignments are subject to plagiarism detection processes and plagiarism penalties.

Assignments submitted to Turnitin.com by the student or instructor will become part of their database and will be used for plagiarism prevention and detection. Student papers, however, will remain the intellectual property of the author.

Grading

Your grade will be based on the total points you earn out of the 1000 possible points. A standard grade scale will be used; therefore 700-799 is a “C” for the semester.

Assignment Points Possible Grade Pages Due DateBeowulf Close Reading (#1) 50 2-3 6/27Chaucer Close Reading (#2) 50 3-4 7/3Presentation Close Reading

75 3-5 Due with Presentation

Making Tales 50 NA 7/5Essay #1 100 5-6 7/11Essay #2 125 5-6 7/24Presentations 100 NA VariesMidterm 125 NA 7/17Final Exam 125 NA 7/25Participation 150 NA N/AJournals 50 NA N/A

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Wait Time for Late Instructors

If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for class, students are to wait for fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by the division). If they do not receive notification to wait for their instructor to arrive, after fifteen minutes the students may leave with no penalty for absence or assigned work due for that class meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Disability Support Services office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations.

Emergency Response Statement

Take note of the safety features in around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others.

Fullerton College Catalogue and class Schedule

The Fullerton College Catalog and the Class Schedule contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read them online at the Fullerton College website, www.fullcoll.edu.

Peer phone numbers and e-mailRemember that your peers will often be your best resource. In the unlikely event that you are absent, please contact one of your peers to obtain any information you missed.

Name: Name: Phone: Phone: e-mail: e-mail:

Name: Name: Phone: Phone: e-mail: e-mail:

Questions:

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Tentative Reading and Assignment Schedule

These are due dates. All reading should be done prior to class. Furthermore, Writing Assignments, and Journals are due at the beginning of class on the day they are listed.

All readings are from the ninth edition of the Norton Anthology of English Literature (NA), unless otherwise noted.

Date Reading Homework Questions/CommentsWeek 1M 6/25 Introduction, Syllabi

Anglo-Saxon England“The Wanderer” (117-120), “The Wife’s Lament” (120-122)

In Class:

Group Syllabus Quiz“The Wanderer” / “The Wife’s Lament” Exercise

T 6/26 Introduction to the Middle Ages (3-25)Beowulf (36-108)

W 6/27 Beowulf (cont.), FilmGroup Presentation Discussion and Sign-ups

Beowulf Close Reading #1

Th 6/28 Anglo-Norman EnglandThe Anglo-Saxon Chronicle “[Obituary for William the Conqueror],” (Handout or 8th edition—115-117)Marie de France, “Romance Introduction” (140-143), “Chevrefoil” (167-169)“Ancrene Riwle” (Rule for Anchoresses) (Handout or 8th edition—157-159),Julian of Norwich, Ch. 27, 58, 59, 60, 61, 86 (418-424)

This Reading Schedule is tentative.

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It will be modified as necessary to adapt to the needs of the class.

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Date Reading Homework Questions/Comments

Week 2M 7/2 Middle English Literature in the Fourteenth and

Fifteenth Centuries

Chaucer, Introduction and “The General Prologue” (238-263)Dryden “In Praise of Chaucer” (Optional)

Anglo-Norman Presentation(Close Reading #3 for Anglo-Norman Group)

T 7/3 Chaucer (cont.) Chaucer Close Reading #2

Chaucer Presentation (Please see me to discuss Close Reading for Chaucer Group)

W 7/4 No Class--Holiday

Th 7/5 Chaucer (cont.) Making Tales

Week 3M 7/9 Chaucer (cont.)

The Sixteenth CenturyPoemsWyatt, “Whoso List to Hunt” (649), Raleigh, “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” (1024),Marlowe, “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” (1126), Campion, “There is a Garden in her face” (1020)

T 7/10 Some Sampling of Shakespeare’s Sonnets1 (1171), 18 (1172), 20 (1173), 55 (1175), 73 (1177), 129 (1183), 130 (1084)

Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream

Petrarchan/Sonnet Sequence Presentation(Close Reading #3 for Petrachan/Sonnet Sequence Group)

This Reading Schedule is tentative.

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It will be modified as necessary to adapt to the needs of the class.

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Date Reading Homework Questions/Comments

W 711 Midsummer Night’s Dream (cont.) Essay #1

Shakespeare Presentation(Close Reading #3 for Shakespeare Group)

Outside Sources are optional for E#1

Th 7/12 Midsummer Night’s Dream (cont.)

Week 4 M 7/16 Midterm Review Discussion Making a Midterm

Due

T 7/17 The Early Seventeenth CenturyDonne“The Flea” (1373), “Song (Go and Catch…”), “The Canonization” (1377), “A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning” (1385-1386), Holy Sonnets: “1 Thou hast made me…” (1410-1411), “10 Death be not Proud…” (1412), “Meditation 4” (1419-1420), “Meditation 17” (1420-1421)

Literature of the SacredFaith in Conflict: The English Bible (671-6676),Anne Askew, John Foxe (684-688),Herbert, “Easter Wings,” (1709) & “Church Monuments” (1712-1713),Tyndale, (677-678), More, (679-681), Calvin (681-684)

Midterm (Take-home)

Literature of the Sacred /Faith in Conflict Presentation(Close Reading #3 for Literature of the Sacred Group)

This Reading Schedule is tentative.

It will be modified as necessary to adapt to the needs of the class.

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Date Reading Homework Questions/Comments

W 7/18 Herrick, “Delight in Disorder” (1758-1759), “Corinna’s Going A-Maying” (1760-1762), “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” (1762), “To his book’s End” (1767),Carew, “An Elegy on the Death of the Dean of St. Paul’s, Dr. John Donne” (1769-1771), “A Song” (1773),Lovelace, “To Lucasta, Going to War” (1779), Phillips “A Married State” (1784)

Battle of the Sexes (querelle des femmes)

Midterm Due

Th 7/19 Milton, “Lycidas” (1917-1923),“How Soon Hath Time” (1939-1940),Paradise Lost “Book 1” (1943-1964)Optional: Paradise Lost “The Arguments” (Opening each book)

Crises of Authority / Milton Presentation(Close Reading #3 for Crises of Authority / Milton Group)

Week 5M 7/23 Milton, “L’Allegro” (1909-1913),

“Il Penseroso” (1913-1917), Sonnets: “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent” (1942), “Methought I Saw My Late Espousèd Saint” (1943)

Companion Poem Debate

T 7/24 The Restoration and the Eighteenth CenturyDryden, “Mac Flecknoe” (2236-2242),

Swift, “A Description of a City Shower” (2466-2468)Addison, “The Aims of the Spectator”(2644-2646), “The Royal Exchange” (2649-2652), “Wit: True, False, Mixed” (2652-2656),

Pope “Essay on Criticism “Part 1” (2669-2673), “Part 3” (2681-2685), “Rape of the Lock” (2685-2704),“From an Essay on Man” (2714-2721)

Essay #2 Due

Restoration Presentation(Close Reading #3 due for Restoration Group)

Minimum of 2 Outside Sources required for E#2

W 7/25 Final Exam Final Exam

This Reading Schedule is tentative.

It will be modified as necessary to adapt to the needs of the class.

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