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ENG 254 Spring 2014
WI/ENGLISH 254 001 WORLD LITERATURE: 17TH CENTURY - PRESENT
SPRING 2014
Kanaka’ole Hall K107
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-12:50
University of Hawai’i at Hilo
· Instructor: Kirsten Møllegaard, PhD
· E-mail:
I answer e-mail within 48 hours on regular weekdays and within 72 hours on weekends unless otherwise indicated
· Mailbox: Humanities Division Office, Kanaka’ole Hall 214
· Office: K219
· Phone: 808-934-7226
· Office hours: MWF 1:00-4:00 p.m., T 12:00-4:30 p.m. and by appointment
Required texts:
The Norton Anthology of World Literature. 3rd ed. Vols. D, E, F. Gen. ed. Martin Puchner. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2012. Print.
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 100, 110T, ESL 100 or ESL 100T, or instructor approval
ENG 254 is listed as WI (Writing Intensive)
Course Description (3 credits):
ENG 254 World Literature surveys major works of literature in translation from the 17th century to the present. Students will consider the historical, geographical, and cultural contexts in which the works emerged and identify their influences on literature written in English. Instruction will emphasize critical thinking and analytical writing. Course content focuses on the reading, in-class discussion, and written analysis of course texts along with visual texts (paintings and other works of art). Students are expected to actively participate in class work and to complete a variety of individual and group assignments on time. Since the course is writing intensive, students will have the opportunity to revise their formal papers. Journals cannot be revised.
ASSIGNMENTS
All written assignments must be submitted in hard copy, on time, using 12 pt. Times New Roman font, correct MLA citation, double-spaced. Minimum and maximum page length is specified for each assignment. Failure to comply with instructions costs points, so make sure to read each prompt carefully.
Late assignment policy:
· Late assignments will only be accepted with instructor's permission
· Late assignments cannot be revised
· Late assignments will receive a full grade lower than the same assignment would have received if it had been submitted on time
Revisions:
· Optional, but highly recommended.
· All short papers may be revised, not journals.
Journal Instructions (5@5 points = 25 points)
· Write a 2 - 3 page, double-spaced journal in response to assigned course readings
· Journals will be graded on the basis of detailed discussion of course texts
· Avoid lengthy summaries. Instead, focus on something you find interesting, annoying, surprising or curious about the text and discuss it, using examples and details from the text to support your point of view. Use MLA when quoting
· You are expected to "work through" assigned readings by comparing and contrasting them, analyze motifs and themes, and to reflect on how the ideas and concerns expressed in the texts relate to the contemporary world
· Journals will help you develop the analytical arguments and critical reading skills that you are expected to demonstrate in your short papers
· Journals cannot be revised
Short Paper #1 (10 points)
· 3-4 pages, MLA, double-space
· MUST include at least three citations texts in The Norton Anthology of World Literature Vol. D
· Topic: Compare and contrast enlightenment ideas with reference to Immanuel Kant and René Descartes in either Tartuffe or Oroonoko
· Short paper #1 can be revised
Short Paper #2 (10 points)
· 3-4 pages, MLA, double-space
· MUST include at least three citations from Norton Vol. E
· Topic: Compare/contrast one or several of the assigned poems discussed in class on February 4 to one or several examples of Romantic poetry of your own choice from The Norton Anthology of World Literature Vol. E 326-536
· Short paper #2 can be revised
Short Paper #3 (10 points)
· 3-4 pages, MLA, double-space
· MUST include at least three citations in reference to any course texts
· Topic: Conflict(s) between individual and society in any course texts read so far
· Short paper #3 can be revised
Short Paper #4 (10 points)
· 3-4 pages, MLA, double-space
· MUST include at least three citations in reference to any course texts, including visuals
· Topic: the historical context(s) for one or several course texts of your own choice
· Short paper #4 can be revised
Oral Presentation (10 points)
· Topic: connecting world literature to other forms of art
· Interpret one of the texts in Norton in relation to works of art of your own choice, using a visual presentation tool like PowerPoint or Prezi
· Must include brief analytical summary of text, an interpretation of the art piece (auditory, visual, kinesthetic), and establish a connection between the text and the work of art
· Presentation should take 8-10 minutes
· Consultation with instructor prior to presentation is mandatory
Portfolio with Cover Letter (5 points)
· Submit all journals and short papers with revisions in a portfolio with cover letter at the end of the semester. The cover letter is a 2-3 page, double-spaced assessment of what insights and writing routines you’ve gained from writing about world literature in this class. Discuss difficulties and/or joys. Identify your favorite and least favorite pieces of writing and explain what went right or wrong. What you can do in the future to ensure that your writing is successful?
Grading:
5 journals @5 points each...... 25 points
4 short papers @10 points each...... 40 points
Portfolio with cover letter...... 5 points
Oral presentation...... 10 points
Attendance and participation…………….………………………………………..20 points
Total …………………………………………………………………………….100 points
A (90-100 points), B (80-89 points), C (70-79 points), D (60-69), F (below 60 points).
+/- grades will be calculated within these parameters.
There is no final exam
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
· Understand and apply the basic toolkit of literary analysis to course texts
· Discern the relationship between literature and social, historical, and cultural contexts
· Practice and demonstrate the fundamentals of close reading in coherent sophomore-level essays
· Draft and revise coherent interpretations of literature and other art forms in logical and critically astute papers that identify and analyze story, form, and technique in conjunction with cultural and socio-historical contexts
· Present a coherent argumentative interpretation of art and literature to the class
COURSE POLICIES
Plagiarism and Cheating: Academic dishonesty will result in an “F” for the assignment. If occurring more than once, the student will fail the course. The UHH general catalog clearly states, “Plagiarism, cheating and collusion as defined in the University of Hawaii at Hilo Student Conduct Code, Category 2, H, will not be tolerated.” For the official university statement about cheating and plagiarism, see the relevant page(s) of the Student Conduct Code.
The first instance of documented plagiarism will result in an F for the assignment with no option of revision. The second instance of documented plagiarism will result in an F for the class.
Attendance & Participation: Regular on-time attendance in class is expected. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her team in case of unavoidable absence. Students are expected to engage actively in class and team activities, demonstrating preparedness and intellectual curiosity. Students will assign points to other team members based on their attendance and participation.
Student conduct: Students are required to conduct themselves appropriately in the classroom by respecting all members of the classroom community, appreciating difference, and following instructions. The full text of the Student Conduct Code is available online at <www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffaris/conduct/>.
Academic Support: Kilohana: The Academic Success Center provides academic support opportunities for all UH Hilo students that foster their development into independent, self-motivated learners. Students who visit Kilohana have access to subject-specific and academic skills tutoring from UHH students selected for their academic achievement anddedication to helping others succeed. Kilohana is located on the lower level of the Mookini Library and on the web at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana/
Electronic devices: The use of personal laptop computers and other electronic devices (i.e. phones, PDAs, iPads, etc.) is only permitted in class to assist learning at specified times. Any use of any device that can lead to the distraction from class instruction for both the user and other students will not be tolerated. Inappropriate use may include viewing online content not related to class (including social networking sites), text messaging, answering phone calls, viewing video, and listening to music on such devices. Violators of this code will be asked to leave the classroom and will lose attendance and participation points.
Disabilities Services: Any student with a documented disability who would like to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office
- Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge, 933-0816 (V), 933-3334 (TTY), - as early in the semester as possible.
Advising: Advising helps students complete the requirements of the university and their individual majors. Students should consult with their advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, check progress towards graduation, and discuss career options and other educational opportunities provided by UH Hilo. Advising is a shared responsibility, but students have final responsibility for meeting degree requirements.
Keep yourself informed by checking your hawaii.edu e-mail regularly for important course information.
Schedule:
Date / Required Readings & Class Activities / Assignments DueM January 13 / Introductions
What is "world literature"?
W January 15 / East Asian Drama & Atsumori Vol. D 3-15 / In-class writing
F January 17 / The Peach Blossom Fan Vol. D 16-45
M January 20 / HOLIDAY
W January 22 / The Enlightenment in Europe and the Americas Vol. D 91-113 / Journal #1
F January 24 / Tartuffe Vol. D 141-168
M January 27 / Tartuffe Vol. D 168-197
W January 29 / Oroonoko Vol. D 198-213 / Journal #2
F January 31 / Oroonoko Vol. D 213-230
M February 3 / Oroonoko Vol. D 230-246
W February 5 / The Journey to the West Vol. D 421-447 / Short paper #1
F February 7 / The Journey to the West Vol. D 448-472
M February 10 / The Journey to the West Vol. D 472-496 / Journal #3
W February 12 / An Age of Revolutions in Europe and the Americas Vol. E 3-28
F February 14 / Hölderlin Vol. E 342-344
Bunina Vol. E 384-387
Heine Vol. E 415-417
Baudelaire Vol. E 466-473
Mallarmé Vol. E 509-515 / Revised short paper #1
M February 17 / HOLIDAY
W February 19 / Notes from Underground Vol. E 631-658
F February 21 / Notes from Underground Vol. E 658-683
M February 24 / Notes from Underground Vol. E 683-708 / Short paper #2
W February 26 / A Simple Heart Vol. E 708-735
F February 28 / Tagore Vol. E 889-904
M March 3 / Orature Vol. E 915-947
W March 5 / The Death of Ivan Ilyich Vol. E 735-760
F March 7 / The Death of Ivan Ilyich Vol. E 760-778 / Revised short paper #2
M March 10 / The Tattooer Vol. F 78-84
Diary of a Madman Vol. F 244-253
In a Bamboo Grove Vol. F 305-311 / Journal #4
W March 12 / The Izu Dancer Vol. F 324-335
Fusako Vol. F 400-408
An Old and Established Name Vol. F 410-417
F March 14 / Rilke Vol. F 533-537
Neruda Vol. F 583-599
M March 17 / Aura Vol. F 830-852 / Short paper #3
W March 19 / House Taken Over Vol. F 687-692
The Daydreams of a Drunk Woman Vol. F 809-814
F March 21 / No class: Read The Garden of the Forking Paths Vol. F 487-496
March 24-28 / SPRING RECESS
M March 31 / No class: Read Death in Venice Vol. F 84-114
W April 2 / No class: Read Death in Venice Vol. F 114-138
F April 4 / Student-led group discussions of The Garden of the Forking Paths and Death in Venice / Journal #5
M April 7 / Paz Vol. F 632-639
Senghor Vol. F 678-687 / Revised short paper #3
W April 9 / The Metamorphosis Vol. F 207-220
F April 11 / The Metamorphosis Vol. F 220-241
M April 14 / Student - teacher conferences
W April 16 / Student - teacher conferences
F April 18 / HOLIDAY
M April 21 / The Guest Vol. F 751-762 / Short paper #4
W April 23 / The Doum Tree of Wad Hamid Vol. F 815-824
F April 25 / Walcott Vol. F 939-958
Heaney Vol. F 977-985
M April 28 / Al-Shaykh Vol. F 1166-1171
Chu T'ien-Hsin Vol. F 1233-1240
Pamuk Vol. F 1276-1292
W April 30 / Oral presentations / Revised short paper #4
F May 2 / Oral presentations
M May 5 / Oral presentations
W May 7 / Oral presentations / Portfolio with cover letter
There is no final exam
Please be advised:
syllabus is subject to change
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