The Pallisers Novels
English 384D
Claire Jarvis
Margaret Jacks, Room 309
Office Hours TBA
This course examines the six Pallisers novels of Anthony Trollope, a series that details the political and social fortunes of the Palliser family.
Students with documented disabilities: Students who have a disability that may necessitate an academic accommodation or the use of auxiliary aids and services in a class must initiate the request with the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC will evaluate the request with required documentation, recommend appropriate accommodations, and prepare a verification letter dated in the current academic term in which the request is being made. Please contact the DRC as soon as possible; timely notice is needed to arrange for appropriate accommodations. The DRC is located at 563 Salvatierra Walk (723-1066; TDD 723-1067).
All students must observe the Honor Code:
Class rules:
.1) Laptops and mobile phones must be stowed during class.
.2) Bring your text to each class.
.3) Contribute to a civil classroom. When someone else is speaking, it is not a time for you to formulate your response; instead, it is a time for you to listen carefully and engage with the speaker.
Required Texts:
The six OUP World Classics editions of The Pallisers Series.
Week 1-2: Can You Forgive Her?
Week 3: Phineas Finn
Week 4-5: The Eustace Diamonds
Week 6: Phineas Redux
Week 7: The Prime Minister
Weeks 8-9: The Duke’s Children
Week Ten: Workshop of Paper Topics
Evaluations:
1.)One short, pre-circulated presentation paper (5 pages, on the novel for the week, double spaced, turned in on the Monday before class to the Courseworks page).
2.)Response to In-Class Presentations: Every week, you will be expected to engage with your classmates’ work.
3.)One term paper (12-15 pages) on a topic of your choosing. You will present a brief précis of the term paper in the last class session.
A general Trollope bibliography will be presented in class on the first day.