Syllabus

ENGLISH 3015:                                                   MARY MCGLYNN

SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II        OFFICE:  VC 7-280  

SPRING 2017                                                      OFFICE HOURS: 

MW 2:30-3:45 pm                                              MW 12-1; Th10-12; & by appt.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE:

In making a survey of the last 300 years of British literature, this class will pay particular attention to the representations of work and leisure and how wealth and deprivation are depicted.  Throughout the term, we will explore constructions of urban and rural, of rich and poor, of artist and worker, with special focus on precarious labor, domestic workers, and snobbery.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED BY STUDENTS:

  • Increased understanding of the literary movements of the 18th-20th centuries on the British Isles and how texts shape and are shaped by cultural and historical events
  • Increased ability to interpret meaning in literary texts by paying close attention to an author’s choice of detail, vocabulary, and style
  • Increased confidence in the oral presentation of ideas
  • Increased ability to write critical essays employing a strong thesis statement, appropriate textual citations, and contextual and intertextual evidence for their ideas

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attendance is mandatory. See policy below.
  • You should come to class with your text, having read all assigned material carefully, which is not possible if you read on a phone! Discussion is a crucial aspect of the course.  I recommend reading all assignments with a pencil in hand.
  • Three papers of increasing length will be assigned. Additionally, occasional submission of questions and/or response paragraphs will be required.  All writing should be typed, double-spaced, proofread, and stapled.  No paper clips, no title pages, no cover sheets, no covers, no folders.  Please include your name, the course and section, my name, and the date of submission.

 

GRADING:

Points will be awarded for each assignment as well as for class participation:


Response #1:  30 points

Response #2:  50 points

Paper #1:      160 points

Paper #2:      180 points

Paper #3:      200 points

Oral presentation:              100 points

Participation:          180 points

(6 points/day+ office meeting)

TOTAL:                   900 points

 

 

ABSENCES, LATENESS, AND CLASS ETIQUETTE:

Absence can be excused for compelling reasons:  illness (with a doctor’s note); observance of a religious holiday; serious personal crisis.  According to department policy, more than four absences will result in failure.  Three or more unexcused absences will negatively affect your final grade, as will chronic lateness. Cell phones must be turned off during class time; please do not use class time for texting, email, or social media.  Do not plan to leave the classroom while class is in session unless you are seriously ill. Please use a professional tone and format when emailing me.

 

A NOTE ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Plagiarism and other forms of scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated.  You are responsible for knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty and for avoiding any instance of it.  Failure to do so will result in failure of the course and in being reported to the dean of students. Please read the college policy on academic honesty on the website at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/academic/academic_honesty.html.