English 210
Literary Studies
Campbellsville University
Fall 2013
Instructor: Victoria Mackin
E-mail:
Work Phone: 270-465-4431, ext. 3124
Cell Phone: 270-692-8980
Course Description
English 210 is a course that focuses on interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating different forms of literature. Students will gain a critical appreciation of literary works by recognizing various elements of writing and by applying the literature studied to their own world. Prerequisites: English 111 and English 112
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students will be able to
-value a thought well-expressed in literature (aesthetic appreciation)
-connect literature with social and cultural contexts (social responsibility and citizenship)
-assess values presented in texts and demonstrate ethical understanding and technical proficiency in the use of MLA documentation (ethics)
-relate literature to real life and multiple cultures (diversity and human behavior)
-examine and interpret literature (critical thinking)
-identify literary terms, literary forms, and major authors (oral and written communication)
Required Texts
E-text will be used for the following:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Selected short stories – To be announced
Selected poems – To be announced
Beowulf
Othello by William Shakespeare
Requirements for the Course
All sections of ENG 210 must include the following:
-Genres required are poetry, short fiction, novel, drama, and epic.
-Students must be exposed to an epic from the 17th century or before (in part or whole).
-Students must be exposed to one of Shakespeare’s plays (in part or whole).
-The novel is chosen by the instructor.
-Minimum writing requirements will be specified by instructor.
Course Outline
August 9 – December 18
Weeks 1-9Introduction to the course, Novel Unit
Weeks10-11Literary analysis research paper, Short Story Unit
Weeks 12-13Poetry Unit
Weeks 14-15Epic Unit
Unit 16-18Drama Unit, Literary analysis research paper
Assignments during each unit will include: reading quizzes, various class activities to increase mastery of significant literary terms and connections to the time periods studied in this course, journals, unit exams, and literary analysis research papers.
Requirements
Quizzes/Homework/Activities – 200 points
Tests – 500 points
Literary Analysis – 200 points
Journal/Reader Response s – 100 points
Grading Scale
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 =C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
Helpful Links
-literaryhistory.com – A dazzling array of academic research on topics from 20th-Century, 19th-Century, and 18th-Century literature as well as African-American literature.
-litsum.com – This site states, “Our literature study guides and enotes include full chapter summaries and analysis, topics for discussion, quotes, style, themes and character analysis. Litsum is not only the largest free literature summary website online, but we strive to be the best.” Covers a number of World Literature titles.
-nosweatshakespeare.com/ — Has modern-English ‘translations’ and other notes on the Bard
-folger.edu – A good collection of Shakespeare holdings and related information
-hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html – This is a good site for giving material a historical context. It includes timelines for world categories such as famous people, politics, and religion.
-ccel.org/h/herbert/temple/poetry.html — A guide for writing a poetry analysis
-goshen.edu/english/litanalysis.html — A guide for writing a literary analysis
- - Offers resources for every type of writing
Academic Support
The Writing Center and Learning Commons, both located in the Badgett Academic Support Center, provide tutors and general support for reading, writing, research, and learning on all topics. Consult the CU webpage for Learning Commons and Writing Center hours as well as posted announcements. Ask for tutoring for any subject with which you need help. Students may also use the Center and Commons in self-guided learning, employing the study rooms and computers and checking out video cameras.