English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
Instructor: Ms. S. Foster
Spring 2013
Classroom: Hogue Hall 223
Office: Black Hall 225-26
E-Mail: [email protected]
Office Hour: M - Th 7:30am-8:30am.
Class Time: M-Th 10:00-10:50am
Office Phone: 963-1573
English Office: L&L 423
*Please take all mail and assignments not submitted in class to the English office for submission. Do not slip items under
my office door in Black 225-26.
THE COURSE: This course is designed to introduce students to works of Literature from different
cultures, time periods and historical eras and explore the human experience as it is imagined,
interpreted and made significant in these cultures and periods through the genres of Prose, Poetry
and Drama. Through exploration of literary genres, students will become familiar with the basic
elements of literature such as point of view, character, plot, setting, theme and language that
influence literary meaning. Course reading and class discussions will focus on interpretation of
particular texts and the literary elements involved. By the end of the quarter students should be
capable of discussing the relevant elements of a text, expressing their interpretations persuasively
in writing and critically considering how the literary imagination expresses human experience.
COURSE TEXT AND MATERIALS:
 Clarke, M.B., and A.G. Clarke. Retellings: A Thematic Literature Anthology. Boston:
McGraw Hill, 2004.
 Literature Course Pack (Required)
 Blackboard access
 Access to an English Handbook, Dictionary and Thesaurus. (Required)
CLASS RULES:
 Be on time, attentive, prepared to participate and stay until the end of class.
 No food in class.
 Absolutely no tobacco product use in class.
 Please silence/turn off and put away any cell phones and iPods (and other MP3 players),
and other similar electronic devices prior to entering class. See attached Electronics policy.
 Respect your classmates and their opinions. Aggression and disrespectful or disruptive
behavior will not be tolerated and could result in expulsion from the class.
ADA STATEMENT: Any student, who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in
order to meet the course requirements, or assistance in the event of an emergency, should contact me with a copy
of their “Confirmation of Eligibility for Academic Adjustments” from the Disability Support Services Office as soon as
possible so we can meet to discuss how the approved adjustments will be implemented in class. Students with
disabilities who need accommodations lacking this form should contact the Disability Support Services Office in
Bullion 205, at (509) 963-2171 or [email protected] immediately.
UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER: Writing Consultants offer free, one-on-one sessions to all CWU
students, of all disciplines and levels. Students can brainstorm ideas, find research, and revise their drafts for
organization, citation style, and grammar, learning how to edit their own papers. You can drop in or make an
appointment for an in-person session or request a live, interactive, online session. Each one-on-one session
lasts up to 50 minutes. Students should bring the assignment sheet and all available related materials. Both
in-person and online consultations are available. There are three ways to request a consultation:
--Call 509-963-1296/1270 for an appointment.
--Drop in online via Skype. The writing consultants’ username is CWU-UWC.
--Drop in at one of the three campus locations:
Hertz 103- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.
Library Fishbowl- 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
SURC 271, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Grammar handouts and other writing resources are also available at www.cwu.edu/~writingcenter
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* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.
English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
Spring 2013
COURSE OUTCOMES:
This course is intended to develop student critical thinking skills that help analyze, evaluate and
appreciate literature and the various cultures reflected, and hopefully increase student enjoyment of
literature in various forms.
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Students will read and respond to literary works from a variety of cultures and from a range
of historical periods.
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Students will read and respond to literary works of poetry, fiction, and drama; they may also
read nonfiction, view films, and/or attend performances, depending on the organization and
orientation of class materials.
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of how literary elements such as character
development, setting, and figurative language relate to literary meaning.
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In accordance with the General Education Writing Requirement, students will submit at least
seven pages of writing "that is assessed for content and mechanics (grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and organization)."
Student assessment of the outcomes will take the form of in class discussions, examinations, a
reader response journal and formal essays.
LITERATURE CLASS EXPECTATIONS
The faculty recognizes learning is a process and that depends on a community. We thus expect you
to participate in the following ways:
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understanding and using criteria to assess literary pieces and your own writing;
working responsibly in groups;
engaging critically and constructively in the exchange of ideas during class discussion,
group activities and conferences;
demonstrating academic integrity in all projects.
CLASSROOM POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
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Absences and tardiness will affect the participation portion of your grade. Classes start
promptly at the assigned time. Tardiness is disrespectful toward me and your fellow
students. I would rather have a student show up late to class than not at all; however, tardy
arrivals are distracting and will result in a partial absence. Every two late arrivals count
as an absence. Students arriving more than five minutes late will be counted absent.
Extenuating circumstances (i.e. hospitalization, death or family emergency) may be taken
into consideration. I reserve the right to decide reasonable justification for an absence so
let me know about any mitigating circumstances. When you do miss a class it is your
responsibility to check the schedule, blackboard, emails and check with a classmate about
that day’s discussion and any assignments. You will be held responsible for completing
any work assigned while you are absent.
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You are expected to be prepared, and attentive in class. Arriving late and/or unprepared
for class, packing up before class is dismissed, sleeping, eating, reading non-class
material, doing homework for another class, and chatting with friends during class are rude
childish behaviors which will not be tolerated. Offences of this type will be immediately
addressed, will lower your participation grade, and will result in missing information and
damage your final grade. Repeated offences or disorderly conduct, including but not
limited to those mentioned, will be promptly reported to Student Affairs.
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In the event that class is cancelled for any reason, refer to your class schedule and check
your CWU email for emailed instructions and expectations. You will be expected to arrive
the next class day having completed any scheduled or instructed assignments.
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English 105
* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.
English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
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Spring 2013
Diversity is welcomed and celebrated in my classes. I will not tolerate any forms of
prejudice or discrimination, including those based on age, color, disability, gender, national
origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We
are here to learn in a climate of civility and mutual respect. Any such action or
discrimination will be reported.
POLICIES ON COURSE WORK:
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The university accepted ratio of expected homework time to class time is two hours of
homework for each hour of class time. Although some classes require less homework
time, in courses like this one the 2:1 ratio tends to apply. Please plan your schedule
accordingly.
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Evaluation of Papers: Each essay assignment has its own criteria sheet, but in general,
every essay that students turn in will be evaluated on how well it meets these general
criteria;
 A clear purpose and focus that fulfills all of the requirements of the assignment;
 A tone appropriate to the assignment (formal and academic, unless otherwise
noted);
 An organization that is focused and unified, complete with transitions and topic
sentences to provide cohesion;
 Coherent development that is consistently relevant to the purpose of the essay;
 Concise, clear, meaningful and effective sentences;
 Consistently correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics.
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Late Assignments: TURN IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME. LATE ASSIGNMENTS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Assignments should be submitted in class. If you are unable
to attend class, you may submit assignments due to the English Office (L&L 423) or email
them to the instructor electronically but they will only be accepted if they are on time
(stamped by the office or electronically time stamped by class time. Absences or failure to
get the presented material will not automatically extend the due date of an assignment.
Your papers and assignments are still due on the assigned day at the designated time.
Emergency circumstances (ie hospitalization, death, family emergencies) may be taken into
consideration at the discretion of the instructor. Oversleeping, forgetting to do the
assignment, forgetting to come to class, or being busy with work for other classes and nonlife threatening illness do not constitute an emergency. On the rare occasion that I accept a
late submission, it will be penalized 10% or one grade for each day past the due date and
time. In this digital age, computer issues are bound to surface, be prepared by starting and
completing assignments early, backing up important files, and having a backup plan for
downloading or printing of papers.
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Extra Credit: Generally I do not allow extra credit for the class; however, if an event
comes to my attention that I feel compliments the class, and students in the class would
benefit from attending, I may allow extra credit for attending and responding to the event as
instructed in the assignment I provide.
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Plagiarism: Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form and will be promptly dealt
with. The definition of plagiarism is the “buying, copying, borrowing, or otherwise
plagiarizing another’s ideas, evidence, examples, opinions, or other original products or
documents from published, unpublished, or electronic sources . . .” is unethical and
unlawful. An egregious case of plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the paper and
may result in a failing grade for the class. Furthermore, such violation of the Student Code
of Conduct may be reported to Student Affairs. (See CWU’s policy on Academic
Dishonesty: 5-9.4.21)
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Conferences: Students who make appointments to meet with me are expected to be
present at the time scheduled. Failure to meet at a scheduled appointment time may lose
class participation points.
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English 105
* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.
English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
Spring 2013
ASSIGNMENTS*:
1. Exams/Quizzes: Periodically you will take an exam or quiz covering everything learned
during the assigned period. These quizzes and essays generally consist of multiplechoice, fill in the blanks, matching, short answer, identification, and essays questions.
2. Participation: Active participation in the class is expected. This includes coming to class
prepared, asking questions, giving answers, and keeping up with assigned work. In class
participation will include:
a. Reading: You will be expected to keep up with the reading schedule, including
any hand outs or reading assignments given which deal with the text or subject being
discussed. You will be expected to read any comments I write on your work and
consider applying the suggestions to subsequent assignments.
b. Speaking: You will be expected to actively contribute to small and large group
discussions. I invite lively discussion in class. I should warn you, I tend to play
“devil’s advocate.” I can argue different sides of an argument, and I may switch sides
to encourage you to thoroughly examine different aspects of the work discussed.
c. Listening: When I am speaking in class I expect your undivided attention. You
are expected not only to listen to the instructor and your classmates, but also to be
tolerant of views you may disagree with. Should we disagree, I promise to only
question your argument not you personally and only after first questioning my own
argument. I expect the same from you in regards to my arguments and the arguments
of your classmates.
d. Writing: You will be writing essays which should be revised before they are
handed in to me as finished essays to be evaluated. You may also be writing
discussion questions and responding to the questions submitted by others.
3. Papers: Students will be provided a paper assignment sheet and possible paper topics
for each paper. All essays must be typed. In the event that you use sources in your
papers, you must document these sources correctly according to MLA format. MLA
format is available in the MLA Handbook available in the library or in most handbooks. If
you have questions on citation format or sources in the class, please come and see me.
Essays and all other major assignments are due at the beginning of class. Assignments
submitted after the time assigned or slipped under my door will not be accepted.
GRADING:
Your final grade for the course will be calculated according to the number of points you earn on the
following assignments:
Exams (3 @ 100pts each)
Papers**(1-2)
Discussion /Particpation
Total Possible Points
Grading Scale:
300 points
100 points
100 points
500 points
A 465 and above
A- 450 – 464
B+ 435 – 449
B 415 – 434
B- 400 – 414
C+ 385 – 399
C
CD+
D
DF
365 – 384
350 – 364
335 – 349
315 – 334
300 – 314
299 and below
** In accordance with the General Education Writing Requirement, students are required to submit a certain number of
pages that are assessed for content and mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation and organization); thus, failure to
submit a final paper will result in a failing grade the course.
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English 105
* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.
English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
Instructor: Ms. S. Foster
Spring 2013
Classroom: Hogue Hall 223
Office: Black Hall 225-26
E-Mail: [email protected]
Office Hour: M - Th 7:30am-8:30am.
Class Time: M-Th 10:00-10:50am
Office Phone: 963-1573
English Office: L&L 423
*Please take all mail and assignments not submitted in class to the English office for submission. Do not slip items under
my office door in Black 225-26.
Course Schedule
DATE
T March 26
TOPIC
Introduction: Syllabus, Texts, and Schedule.
W March 27
Discuss the elements of literature and “The
Story of an Hour”
Discuss “Young Goodman Brown.”
Th March 28
W April 3
Discuss “Tell Tale Heart” and “The Man to
Send Rainclouds.”
Discuss “There Will Come Soft Rains” and
“The Storm.”
Discuss “The Cask of Amontillado.”
Th April 4
Discuss “A Rose for Emily.”
M April 8
Discuss The Secret Sharer
T April 9
Discuss The Secret Sharer
W April 10
Review for exam and discuss taking essay
exams.
Short Story Exam
M April 1
T April 2
Th April 11
T April 16
Take Home Portion of Exam Due.
Introduction to Poetry and readings.
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
W April 17
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
Th April 18
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
M April 22
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
T April 23
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
W April 24
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
Th April 25
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
M April 15
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HOMEWORK
Review syllabus. Read “Chapter 4” pg 11-16
in course packet and Retelling Ch 3 pg 71- 84.
Read Retelling “Young Goodman Brown” pg
951
Read Retelling “Tell Tale Heart” pg 404 and
Packet “The Man to Send Rainclouds” pg 55.
Read packet “There Will Come Soft Rains” pg
57 and “The Storm” pg 61.
Read packet “The Cask of Amontillado” pg 65.
Read Retelling “A Rose for Emily” pg 521 and
Read packet Joseph Conrad The Secret
Sharer pg. 69
Read packet Joseph Conrad The Secret
Sharer pg. 69
Read packet “Taking Essay Examinations in
Literature” pg 45-54
Study for Short Story Exam. I recommend
getting a jump on the poetry section.
Read Retelling Ch 4 pg 85-102 and “Chapter
6” in packet pg 17. Work on take-home portion
of Exam.
Read Retelling “My Last Duchess” pg 374 and
“Ozymandias” pg 779.
Read Retelling “The Passionate Shepherd . .
.” and “The Nymph’s Reply . . .” pg 428-429.
Read Retelling “My Mistress’ eyes . . .” pg 425
and “The Author to Her Book” pg 99 in packet
Read packet “The Raven” pg 101.
Read Retelling “Because I Could Not Stop For
Death” pg 94 and “Do Not Go Gentle . . .” pg
766.
Read packet “Birches” pg 103 and “Still I Rise”
pg 105.
Read packet “O Captain! My Captain!” pg 107
and “Convergence of the Twian” pg 109.
Read Retellings “The Unknown Citizen” pg
872, “The Hand that Signed the Paper” pg 941
and packet “On Ink” pg 111.
English 105
* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.
English 105. 008 – Literary Imagination
Spring 2013
Course Schedule
DATE
M April 29
TOPIC
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
T May 30
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
W May 1
Discuss elements of Poetry and readings.
Th May 2
Review of Poetry section
M May 6
T May 7
Poetry Exam
Introduction to Drama
W May 8
Discussion of Antigone
Th May 9
Take-Home portion of Poetry Exam due.
Discussion of Antigone
HOMEWORK
Read Retellings Memorializing Vietnam pg
907-916.
Read Retellings Memorializing Vietnam pg
907-916.
Read Retellings Memorializing Vietnam pg
907-916 and review poetry section
Review for Exam
Read “Chapter 6” pg. 25-38 in Packet
Work on take-home portion of Exam. Read
“Chapter 6” pg. 25-38 in Packet
Work on take-home portion of Exam. Read
Antigone in Retellings pg. 1005-1043
Read Antigone in Retellings pg. 1005-1043
*Deadline for Uncontested Withdrawal – Friday May11.
M May 13
T May 14
Discussion of Antigone
Finish Discussion of Antigone
W May 15
Introduce Elizabethan Drama and Twelfth
Night
Discuss Twelfth Night
Discuss Twelfth Night
Discuss Twelfth Night
Th May 16
M May 20
T May 21
Th May 23
Discuss Scott Expedition and Terra Nova
Discuss Terra Nova
Discuss Terra Nova
M May 27
Memorial Day – NO CLASS
T May 28
Paper Due. Discuss Terra Nova and
Troubleshooting
Discuss Terra Nova and Troubleshooting
Review Drama
Final 8:00am-10:00am
W May 22
W May 29
Th May 30
W June 5
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Read Antigone in Retellings pg. 1005-1043.
Begin reading packet Twelfth Night pg 69-102
in packet.
Read packet Twelfth Night pg 69-102.
Read packet Twelfth Night pg 69-102.
Read packet Twelfth Night pg 69-102.
Begin reading Terra Nova Act I packet pg 8394 (Kathleen’s Exit)
Read Terra Nova Act I packet pg 94- 107 (end
of act I).
Read “Chapter 3” pg 4-10 in course packet
and Retelling Ch 7 pg. 147-172 and Prepare
Final Paper.
Prepare Final Paper . Read Terra Nova Act II
packet pg 107-115 (Kathleen’s Exit). Work on
Paper.
Read Terra Nova Act II packet pg 115- 128.
This includes an alternate ending.
Review drama. Come with questions.
Study for drama exam.
English 105
* I reserve the right to adjust the syllabus and class (calendar) schedule to better meet the course objectives and needs of the
students.