DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: A survey of the major works, writers and themes of English literature beginning with Anglo-Saxon poetry and continuing through the eighteenth century emphasizing extensive reading and class discussions.

TEXTBOOK: The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 8th ed., Vol. I., Abrams, et al.

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the semester, the student will be able to identify the forms, techniques, and content of some of the outstanding works of English Literature relative to their historical contexts, and will have satisfactorily completed all the listed learning objectives with a minimum competency level based on the completion of a comprehensive post examination not to exceed two hours.

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COURSE GRADE: The grade in this class will be determined in the following manner: the average of the unit exams will count one-half; attendance and participation will count one-fourth; and the comprehensive final exam will count as the remaining one-fourth.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Assigned class readings, class discussions of assigned material, videos, recordings, and lectures.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Exams, attendance and participation in class-assigned activities, and a comprehensive final exam are the major means of the evaluation of student performance.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following objectives:

• Identify and compare by differentiating specific historical periods and significant events in the development of English literature.
• Categorize characteristics of the changes in English phonology, syntax, and meaning.
• Evaluate different forms of literary expressions.
• Produce a list of major authors of the various periods and identify their stylistic characteristics.
• Organize examples of cultural movements, such as music and art, which reflect literary developments.
• Assemble a list of scholarly sources dealing with the period.
• Apply interpretative insights.

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EXPECTED CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

Tyler Junior College is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum teaching and learning. Within this context the following etiquette is expected:

1. Attend class each time the class meets.
2. Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. Students are inconsiderate of their classmates when they arrive late and leave early.
3. Refrain from talking while the teacher is lecturing. Idle chattering and giggling are disruptive to the class and disrespectful to the teacher and classmates.
4. Without prior approval from the instructor, students are not allowed to use cell-phones, beepers, walkmans with headphones or any electronic device in class.
5. Be attentive and participate in class.

ADA Statement: If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact ADA Student Coordinator Margaret Rapp for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact the ADA Student Coordinator if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. Ms. Rapp’s office is located on the second floor of Rogers Student Center. Her phone is (903) 510 2878. In order for the instructor of this class to allow/offer accommodations to a student, the student must present the documentation from Ms. Rapp’s office as soon as possible, at least by the end of the second class week.

Class concerns: Any student with a concern(s) about any aspect of this class should first discuss the matter with the instructor in an attempt to clear up any misunderstanding before taking the concern to the next level.