World Literature
SPRING 2017
ENG 273-01
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Levitt 002
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Dutch
Office: Hulitt 101
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
And by appointment
Email: [email protected]
York College Mission Statement
The mission of York College is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip
students for lifelong service to God, family, and society.
General English Departmental Objectives
 The immediate objective of the English program is to enable students to write and
communicate effectively at the college level
 The broader objective of the English Department is to help students write and
communicate effectively in a wide variety of occupations
 The long-term objective of English studies is to grow souls, to produce people who will
lead productive and satisfying lives
General Course Objectives
 Scope of literature: the student will read, discuss, and understand the major literary
genres through selective readings
 Analytical writing: the student will interpret, respond and understand literature in MLAstyle papers (primary source evidence)
 Research and documentation: the student will learn to write primary source papers in
formal MLA (2009) documentation style
Course Goals
In this course students will:
 Develop the foundation of a literary vocabulary
 Learn to critically analyze literary texts through close reading and writing, utilizing
literary vocabulary and critical thinking skills
 Recognize differences in literary genres
 Recognize common themes of world literature
 Compare similarities and differences in eastern and western literature
Last revised: August 8, 2016
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Course Description
In this course, students will read a variety of literary texts spanning centuries and originating
from diverse cultures. The selections do not represent a complete collection of world literature,
but instead offer a sampling intended to allow students to develop an appreciation for these
literary texts while identifying recurring themes such as: the hero’s journey, divine justice (or
punishment), love, and many more. These readings allow students to explore genres (poetry, the
novel, short stories) and literary forms (epics, histories, tragedies, comedies). This course will
allow students to think critically and write thoughtfully.
Required Texts
The Longman Anthology of World Literature, Compact Edition
Please note: Be sure to bring your book with you to each class session.
Assignments and Grading
Assignment
Participation
Weekly Reflection Papers (14 x 25 pts. each)
Papers 5-8 Pages (2 x 100 pts. each)
Exams (3 x 100 pts. each)
Points
150 pts.
350 pts .
200 pts.
300 pts.
Total 1000 pts.
Points Earned Grade
900 – 1000
A
880 – 899
B+
800 – 879
B
780 – 799
C+
700 – 779
C
680 – 699
D+
600 – 679
D
0 – 599
F
A key component to the success of this course will be active student participation in class discussions.
Always come to class having completed the reading and/or homework and prepared to participate fully in
the class discussions and activities. Your participation grade may include unannounced “pop” quizzes.
Please Note: There is no extra credit and students are required to submit all assignments by the due date.
Please Note: I cannot provide grade predictions. You should keep track of your points that you earn
throughout the semester.
(Keep in mind that during the semester the cumulative letter grade in Moodle may not provide an accurate
prediction for the final grade in the class. The cumulative letter grade reflects the total points earned out the
total points available to that date. Therefore, if you earn few points on one assignment early in the semester,
then the cumulative letter grade may seem low even when there are still many points available to be earned
toward the final letter grade. Do not worry! Instead, ignore the cumulative letter grade and pay attention to
number of points earned, total points from assignments already graded, and total points remaining for
future assignments. See above for the total number of points needed for each letter grade. If you have any
questions or would like help maximizing your points, be sure to see me as soon as possible!)
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Course Policies
Attendance
Class attendance is mandatory. Engaged participation in class discussions and activities is a
critical element of the course. Excused absences include illness, family emergency, athletic
contests, and other school-related trips and activities. To count as excused, you must submit
proper documentation of the reason (such as a doctor’s note, game schedule, etc.). Without
proper documentation, absences will be counted as unexcused. A student may not be absent
from any course for more than the equivalent of three weeks of class meetings during a semester
and receive credit in the course. Absences (both excused and unexcused) in excess of this
amount (9 for a class that meets 3 times a week and 6 for a class that meets twice a week) will
result in the student being withdrawn failing from the course. Absences for any and all reasons
are considered in this regulation, including athletic contests and other school business. Students
are expected to attend classes and are responsible for assignments and work missed because of
absence.
Tardiness
Be on time for class. Tardiness disrupts the class and the learning environment. Be considerate of
your classmates and instructor by arriving on time. If you have a legitimate excuse for chronic
tardiness, let me know and be prepared to show me documentation supporting your reason. Three
tardies will equal one absence—no exceptions. Ten minutes or less late for class will constitute a
tardy. Ten minutes or more late to class will constitute an absence.
Late Assignment Policy
If you know you are going to miss class for any reason (including a school-sponsored event) and
want to avoid a late penalty, turn your work in early and/or make proper arrangements to make
up missing work. If you do not submit an assignment on the day that it is due, a zero will be
entered into the gradebook. Also, keep in mind that grading may be delayed for assignments
submitted late. The last day to submit late work will be Friday, April 28. No late work will
be accepted during finals week.
Written Assignments
Essays, papers, weekly reflections and other writing assignments handed in late will be penalized
depending on length of time since the due date: up to one week late will be penalized 10%, up to
two weeks late will be penalized 20%, three weeks late or more will be penalized 30%.
Exams
Notify me as soon as you are aware that you will miss an exam. You must make arrangements
for a make-up exam within one week of the original exam date. If you do not complete the makeup exam within the timeframe or if you miss your scheduled make-up exam, you will earn a
zero.
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Electronic devices
Improper use of electronic devices during class (texting, playing games, checking facebook, etc.)
is disruptive and disrespectful. Therefore, cell phones, laptops, tablets and other electronic
devices are prohibited and they must be kept out of sight at all times. If you engage in improper
use of technology that degrades or disrupts the learning environment, consequences may include
but is not limited to one or more of the following:
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Being asked to put the device away
Being required to display device face down on your desk at all times
Being ejected from the classroom for disruptive behavior
Being reported to York College Administration for further discipline
You may request an exemption from this technology use policy in writing. The request should
include specific details regarding how you plan to use the electronic device in an academic
manner. Email the request to [email protected] before using an electronic device in class. If you
are granted an exemption and use the electronic device for other than academic purposes, the
exemption will be revoked and the electronic device will be prohibited.
Note: Students with technology use as part of their accommodation plan are exempt from this
policy. However, the Director of Special Populations will be notified if the technology is used in
any way that inappropriately deviates from the accommodations plan.
Email
Check your official @york.edu frequently between class meetings. I may use email to share
updates about the course schedule, assignments, and other class information.
When
communicating with me via email, please be formal, professional, and courteous. All emails
should be addressed to “Dr. Dutch” and include content that is well-organized, thoughtful, and
clear in explaining the reasons for the email and detailed in the questions you may have. Be sure
to include your full name and the name and number of the course. Do not send emails
containing incomplete sentences, text speak, or attachments without an accompanying
explanation (they will be deleted unopened).
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Academic Integrity
Students are expected to observe Christian principles at all times. Academic dishonesty includes,
but is not limited to: Fraud (copying, misrepresentation, fictionalized accounts, and
unauthorized collaborations); Plagiarism (word for word, lifting and quilting, and quoting or
paraphrasing without a source). Cheating, defined as any act of fraud or plagiarism, is unethical,
immoral, and will not be tolerated.
Penalties for Cheating (may include, but are not limited to the following):
For Plagiarism:
First offense: Rewrite assignment with plagiarism eliminated for 25% late penalty.
Second offense: Zero on the assignment with a report sent to the Provost, Academic
Advisor, and Coach/Athletic Director/Choir Director/other Mentor
Third offense: Withdrawal from the course with an F and a report sent to the Provost,
Academic Advisor, and Coach/Athletic Director/Choir Director/other Mentor
For Fraud:
First offense: Zero on the assignment and a report to the Provost, Academic Advisor, and
Coach/Athletic Director/Choir Director/other Mentor
Second offense: Withdrawal from the course with an F and a report sent to the Provost,
Academic Advisor, and Coach/Athletic Director/Choir Director/other Mentor
Please note: Submitting work that you have received credit for previously is “self-plagiarism.”
Therefore, if you have taken this course before or completed similar assignments for another
course, you may not reuse/recycle papers. Each assignment must be completed with new
material.
Note: Submitting another student’s work as your own is fraud. All work must be your own,
unique work that is completed without any form of collaboration with other students unless
otherwise instructed.
TURNITIN.COM
Turnitin.com is the plagiarism prevention software now employed by York College. In this
course, written work, such essays, may be submitted electronically via drop boxes in Moodle
which will automatically send the file to Turnitin.com. This website compares your work against
billions of books, websites, articles, and an enormous database of student papers previously
submitted to the site. As your instructor, I will receive a report from Turnitin.com that identifies
areas where another author’s work appears in your paper. This serves as a useful tool for
locating writing, such as quotes or paraphrases, which require proper citations and will help
identify plagiarism.
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Special Needs
If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self identify. You can do so by
providing documentation to Mrs. Marti Soderholm, Director of Special Populations. She may be
contacted by phone at (402) 363-5616 or e-mail: [email protected] for an appointment.
Pending the results of your evaluation, appropriate accommodations may then be provided for
you.
If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an
emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this in
confidence with the instructor and/or the ADA Compliance Officer. If you have general
questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), contact the ADA Compliance
Officer, Todd Sheldon, at (402) 363-5601 or by e-mail: [email protected]
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CLASS SCHEDULE
(Tentative – Schedule May Change)
(*REMINDER: Your Weekly Reflection Papers Are Due Every Friday)
Date
Week 1
Weds, 1/18
Readings
Fri, 1/20
“Great Hymn to the Aten” (Pages 40-44)
“Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Creation Epic” (Pages 44-54)
“Theogony” (54-60)
Old Testament: Genesis (Pages 61-71)
Week 2
Mon, 1/23
Assignment Due
Introductions and Syllabus
Reflection Paper 1
Weds, 1/25
Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 1-3 (Pages 71-85)
Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 4--8 (Pages 85--99)
Fri, 1/27
Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablets 9-11 (Pages 99-113)
Week 3
Mon, 1/30
The Illiad, Book 1, (Pages 137-153)
Weds, 2/1
The Illiad, Book 22 (Pages 166-177)
Fri, 2/3
Aeneid, Book 2 (Pages 701-719)
Week 4
Mon, 2/6
The Odyssey, Book 1, 5, 9 (Pages 194-205, 248-260, 291-304)
Weds, 2/8
The Odyssey, Book 19, 21 (Pages 421-434)
Fri, 2/10
The Odyssey, Book 22, 23 (Pages 444-476)
Week 5
Mon, 2/13
Oedipus the King (Pages 500-514)
Weds, 2/15
Oedipus the King (Pages 514-525)
Fri, 2/17
Oedipus the King (Pages 525-540)
Reflection Paper 5
Weds, 2/22
Fri, 2/24
New Testament (Pages 816-839)
Roman Reactions to Christianity (Pages 839-846)
EXAM 1
Confessions (Pages 846-879)
Reflection Paper 6
Week 7
Mon, 2/27
The Book of Songs (Pages 656-661)
Weds, 3/1
The Analects by Confucius (Pages 667-681)
Fri, 3/3
Wang Wei, Li Bo, and Du Fu (Pages 979-993)
Reflection Paper 7
Analysis Paper 1 Due
Weds, 3/8
Beowulf: Grendel (Pages 906-928)
Beowulf: Grendel’s Mother (Pages 928-951)
Fri, 3/10
Beowulf: The Dragon (Pages 951-970)
Reflection Paper 8
Reflection Paper 2
Reflection Paper 3
Reflection Paper 4
Week 6
Mon, 2/20
Week 8
Mon, 3/6
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Week 9
3/13-3/17
Week 10
Weds, 3/20
Fri, 3/22
Mon, 3/24
Readings
SPRING 2017
Assignment Due
NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK
The Qur’an (Pages 1077-1089)
1001 Nights: Prologue, Tale of the Ox and Donkey, Tale of the Merchant and His Wife
(Pages 1099-1111)
1001 Nights: Tale of Zubaidah, Tale of Sympathy the Learned, End of Jafar and the
Barmakids, Conclusion (Pages 1122-1137, 1141-1151)
Reflection Paper 9
Week 11
Mon, 3/27
Dante’s Inferno, Cantos 1-5 (Pages 1259-1283)
Weds, 3/29
Fri, 3/31
Don Quixote, Chapters 1-3 (Pages 1545-1560)
Don Quixote Chapters 7-8 (Pages 1569-1577)
Week 12
Mon, 4/3
Weds, 4/5
EXAM 2
The Canterbury Tales: The General Prologue (Pages 1384-1406)
Fri, 4/7
The Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath (Pages 1406-1435)
Reflection Paper 10
Reflection Paper 11
Week 13
Mon, 4/10
The Tempest, Act 1 (pages 1664-1683)
Weds, 4/12
The Tempest, Act 2-3 (Pages 1683-1704)
Fri, 4/14
The Tempest, Act 4-5 (Pages 1705-1720)
Week 14
Mon, 4/17
NO CLASS – SPRING DAY
Weds, 4/19
The Metamorphosis by Kafka, Chapter 1 (2595-2607)
Analysis Paper 2 Due
Fri, 4/21
The Metamorphosis by Kafka Chapter 2 (2607-2617)
Reflection Paper 13
Reflection Paper 12
Week 15
Mon, 4/24
The Metamorphosis by Kafka Chapter 3 (2617-2627)
Weds, 4/26
“The Yellow Wallpaper” (Pages 2344-2355)
Fri, 4/28
“A Madman’s Diary” (Pages 2507-2514)
*Last day to submit late work*
Week 16
Mon, 5/1
“TV People” (Pages 2822-2835)
FINAL EXAM: Thursday, May 4 at 3:00-5:00 PM
Reflection Paper 14