Masterworks of English Syllabus for 2011-2012
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

Office Location

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

ENGL-2322-001 Masterworks of English

Prerequisites

ENGL 1302-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Principal works of major English writers from the beginnings through Johnson.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

\N

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol 1
 

Supplies

\N

Student Performance

 

1. Discuss and interpret works of literature presented in class using appropriate literary terms.

2. Write analyses of literary works using primary and secondary sources in correct MLA Style.

3. Demonstrate skills in analytical reading, thinking, and writing.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\N

Grading Criteria

Exams = 40%
Reading Quizzes = 30%
Response Papers = 10%
Research Paper = 20%

90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor.

Because this class will involve a great deal of reading and discussion, excessive absences will most likely have a profound effect on your grade. Reading quizzes are given often. If you miss one, it is up to you to complete it before our next class when it becomes a zero. Contact me via email ASAP if you are or will be absent so that we can avoid this penalty.

Late work is not accepted. If you are absent on a day when homework is due, you must email it to me on or before the due date. If you miss a quiz or test, you must take it before our next class meeting. If you have a problem complying with this policy, contact me ASAP.
 

Calendar

English 2322 Fall 2011

 

 

Week 1 Intro, Syllabus, Reading Survey / Anglo Saxon-Middle Ages Intro pages 1-15,

Beowulf Intro pages 29-33 in NAEL

 

Week 2 Beowulf to “Celebration at Heorot” line 835 / Beowulf to “Beowulf Returns

Home” Line 1798

 

Week 3 Finish Beowulf, In-class ResponsePaper / Chaucer pp. 213-218 and these parts of the

Prologue to The Canterbury Tales: the introduction; descriptions of the Wife of Bath, Cleric, Merchant, Franklin; and the end.

 

Week 4 “Wife of Bath’s Tale.” (You will find a "translated" free copy at www.librarius.com. /

“Cleric’s Tale”

 

Week 5 “Merchant’s Tale” / “Franklin’s Tale”

 

Week 6 Exam / 16th Century Introduction, Start the film Elizabeth I

 

Week 7 Continue film (Be reading and taking notes on Shakespeare & King Lear Introductions in

NAELand begin reading King Lear.) / Continue film

 

Week 8 Finish Elizabeth I/ Elizabeth I Response

 

Week 9 King Lear ActsI-III / King Lear Act IV

 

Week 10 Finish King Lear / Exam

 

Week 11 17th Century Introduction, John Webster, Discuss Research Paper / Acts 1-2 of Duchess

of Malfi

 

Week 12 Act 3 of Duchess of Malfi / Library Research, Conferences

 

 

Week 13 Finish Duchess of Malfi / 18th Century Introduction and Walpole, Research Paper Due

 

Week 14 Castle of Otranto Chapters 1-2 (free copy with prefaces at

http://www.bibliomania.com) / Castle of Otranto Ch 3

 

Week 15 Finish Castle of Otranto / Extra Credit Review for Final Exam

 

Final Exam Tuesday, December 6, 10:30-12:30

Highlighted dates represent meetings on the second floor of the library.

Additional Information

\N

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM