English 2333

Revised August 2007

 

TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE NUMBER: ENGL 2333

COURSE NAME: World Literature

HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory, 0, Contact Hours 48

SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1302 OR 2311 and successful completion of the reading section of THEA (or alternative test), or a grade of "C" or better in READ 0303 or its equivalent.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: A study of the masterpieces of Western world literature from the Neoclassical Period to the Twentieth century, advanced composition and formal research paper. This course may also be taken via the Internet.

TEXTBOOKS: The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Vol. II. 8th ed., Lawall, et al. Guide to Documentation, either the 6th or 7th ed., Trimmer

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: The study of literature reveals the foundations of modern culture. Fundamental ideas about society, justice, ethics, philosophy, and psychology find their most accessible expression in the stories and poems a people conserves in its traditions. In English 2333 the student will read and analyze a number of the most important literary texts in the modern periods of Western tradition, beginning with the flowering of modern Western ideas of science and government in the Enlightenment and ending with the complex and ambiguous works of the 20th century. Students will critically explore a literary topic through an in-depth research project.

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COURSE GRADE: A minimum of four major tests or writing assignments (essays or longer written assignments) will count as four major grades, one of which must be a required composition. Homework, daily work, or other miscellaneous assignments may be used in lieu of a writing assignment. The research paper or papers will count as two additional major grades. The average of the major grades will count as three-fourths of the semester grade. A comprehensive final examination will count as the remaining one-fourth of the semester grade.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Reading, lecture, collaborative group work, class discussion, oral presentations, multimedia presentations, computer activities, and research.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Examinations, tests, written assignments, and class participation, as determined by the instructor.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will have accomplished the following:

1. Distinguish between world masterpieces of Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism, and Modernism.
2. Identify individual genres of literature typical of the periods.
3. Interpret literary selections according to given criteria.
4. Relate literary examples of individual genres of the literature.
5. Differentiate the contributions made by specified writers of the various periods.
6. Create, justify, and compose a thesis on a literary topic in an effective composition.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in preparatory skills for research paper writing.
8. Compose a formal research paper of 1500-2000 words.

The objectives for this course cover the following SCANS competencies:

C5, C7, C9, F1-12 (excluding F3-F-4).

TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE 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.
3. Students are inconsiderate of their classmates when they arrive late and /or leave early.
4. Refrain from talking while the teacher is lecturing.
5. Idle chattering and giggling are disruptive and disrespectful to your teacher and classmates.
6. Without prior approval from your instructor, do not use any electronic device in class.
7. These devices include cell-phones, beepers, walkmans with headphones, and other such items.
8. 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.