ENGLISH 3331.01: SURVEY OF ENGLISH
LITERATURE, Pt. 1
Beginnings to 1798
Summer II 2016
TENTATIVE: CHECK ASSIST TO VERIFY
Instructor: Dr. Clay Daniel; COAS 233; Tel. 665-3421 (avoid
using phone) e-mail: [email protected] (best way to
contact me)
Time and Place: 1:00-2:30 M-F
Office Hours: 6:00-7:00PM M-F
Internet site: faculty.utpa.edu/daniel
I.Course Description:
A. UTRGV Catalog: A chronological study of the principal
authors, works, and trends in English literature from the
Anglo-Saxon period to the beginning of the Romantic
movement. Area(s): Survey. Prerequisites: 6 hours of
English.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
B. Instructor's Description: The course will focus on plays,
poems, and prose. We will read these texts as “literary
works” (examples of how an author uses literary devices and
techniques to create art), but we will also read the works in
relation to the author, society, and historical forces that
produced them. To this purpose, the student will learn the
identity and works of major authors, the definition of
significant literary terms, and the impact of historical events
on literature. Additionally, we will analyze a few major
works in-depth.
C. Textbooks:
1. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 9th ed.,
VOLUME ONE. Be sure to the right anthology/volume, but
you can use earlier editions (they are much cheaper). I have
a textbook on reserve as well. Also, all of the works are
either on the internet or in the library.
2. Course Study Guide that includes the notes that I use to
deliver class lectures. Obtain a copy of this course study
guide by
a) Duplicating the copy in the Reserve Room
b) Copying it from my Internet site. This site contains much
course information, including a sample essay.
c) Giving me a disk onto which I'll copy the notes.
3. Blackboard
a). You do not have to use this free Internet/WWW
program. It is strictly intended to enhance the class as well
as provide the opportunity to gain extra-credit points/makeup quizzes.
b).. Each student will be assigned an account (your UTPA email username and a SS# password) for this computer
program. Some of its course-enhancements are extra credit
quizzes, extra credit essay assignments, a bulletin board, a
mailroom, a chat room, and an up-to-date calendar, and a
listing of your grades (optional).
II. Course Policies: All course policies are subject to change
to accord with university policies.
1.Attendance: Attendance is flexible. But you should be sure
to attend for major exams.
2. Make-up work: You can make up one missed major exam.
The make-up tests will be given after the final exam.
3. You can provide suggestions or questions to me
throughout the semester in person, during conferences, or by
posting anonymous comments through Blackboard/Class
Forum.
4. Avoid sitting in the row closest to the door. It makes it
easier for late students to sit.
5. Be aware of current university policies on drops and
changes-of-grade. Be particularly aware that you are
responsible for having the course dropped by the
appropriate date.
6.Post-Course Policy: The material taught in this course is
covered by a kind of informal "warranty." If you pass this
course with a "C" or better, please feel to ask me any
questions---throughout your academic career---on any
material covered in this course---especially material whose
lack of understanding interferes with your doing well in
other classes.
7. University policies concerning cheating/plagiarism will be
enforced. These penalties are severe, and you should be
aware of them:
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
 The first confirmed violation of academic dishonesty (as
defined in HOP section 5.5.2) by an undergraduate
student will result in the following action:
 The recommended penalty will be an F for the course
and completion of an educational program on academic
integrity. If the matter is taken to a hearing officer, the
academic penalty imposed will consider any
recommendation of the faculty member involved.
 The student will be informed that a second violation
may result in suspension or expulsion.
 A copy of the sanction letter will be forwarded to the
student’s academic chair.
 The second confirmed violation of academic integrity by
an undergraduate student (or first by a graduate student)
will result in the following action:
 The recommended penalty will be an F for the course
and suspension or expulsion. If the matter is taken to a
hearing officer, the academic penalty imposed will take
into consideration any recommendation of the faculty
member involved.
 If expelled, the student’s transcript will contain the
notation, “Expelled for Academic Misconduct,” along
with the applicable date.
 A copy of the sanction letter will be sent to appropriate
academic officials.
Also be aware of “the Bronc Honor Code: As members of a
community dedicated to honesty, integrity, and mutual
respect in all interactions and relationships the students,
faculty and administration of our university pledge to abide
by the principles in The Bronc Honor Code.”
8. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the
Disability Services office for a confidential discussion of their
individual needs for academic accommodation. It is the
policy of the University of Texas-Pan American to provide
flexible and individualized accommodation to students with
documented disabilities that may affect their ability to fully
participate in course activities or to meet course
requirements. To receive accommodation services, students
must be registered with the Disability Services office (DS),
University Center #108, 665-7005 or
[email protected].
9. Avoid phone calls. Email me. If you must call (not a good
idea), leave message with dept. (956-665-3421)
10. If you email me, either with questions or material, expect
an answer within 48 hrs., except on weekends. If I don’t
respond, I didn’t receive it. Try again, or, if you emailed me
material, do both of the following: submit one copy of the
material to the department (ask them to place it in my
mailbox). Get a receipt from the person to whom you
submitted it. Also slip a copy under my door.
11. Often the class, at the beginning of the semester, changes
to a different classroom. Since it takes time officially to
process this change, the change might not appear on the
Assist system. If you can’t find the classroom (students
almost always have), contact me (or the department).
12. “The new university policy requires all email
communication between the University and students be
conducted through the students' official University
supplied” university “account. Therefore, please use
your” university account “for any future correspondence
with . . . faculty and staff”.
13. Test procedures: 1. Put cell phones completely away
during exams; a visible cell phone means an automatic 50 on
the exam. 2) Unless you have a disability or medical reason
(or other very good reason), remain within the classroom
during testing.
IV. Course Requirements: Your grade will be determined as
follows:
1. 4 major tests, 25% each, including a comprehensive final.
Exams will consist of 30 to 50 true-false/multiple choice
questions in scantron format with perhaps a discussion
question or two. The material that you will be primarily
tested over is listed below as COURSE GOALS (and also
listed in the study guide). Most of this material will be
covered in class; however, questions may be taken from
the material only covered in the study guide or, less
frequently, only from the readings.
2. Extra Credit: A. Complete the BB quizzes (four of them)
for +8 to an exam. B. Extra credit essays: up to +5 for
each essay. C. Extra Credit Questions: Up to +30. Note:
there’s a limit of +40 bonus pts.
V. Specific Content Objectives (basis for tests)
PERIOD ONE: MIDDLE AGES (400's until 1485)
What students should learn during the study of this period:
Section 1: Early Middle Ages
1. Know the major characters and events of these works: A.
Beowulf B. “Dream of the Rood” C. “Caedmon's Hymn” D.
“The Wanderer”
2, These literary terms and devices: A. Scop B. Antagonist C.
Alliteration D. Climax E. Kenning/Compounding F. Conflict
G. Epic H. Theme I. Plot J. Litotes/ Understatement K.
Protagonist
Section 2: Later Middle Ages
1. The major characters and events of these works: A.
Canterbury Tales, the ones discussed in class (as well as, to a
lesser extent, Chaucer's other works). B. Malory's Morte
D'Arthur
2. These literary terms and devices: A. Levels of narration B.
Persona C. Narrator D. Personification E. Popular literary
genres during the Middle Ages: a. Dream vision b.
Arthurian romance c. Mystery and Morality plays d.
Fableau e. Exemplum f. Beast Fable g. Ballads.
PERIOD TWO: RENAISSANCE (1485-1603)
What students should learn during the study of this period:
1. The major characters and events of these works: A.
Utopia B. Twelfth Night C. Dr. Faustus D. King Lear
2. The following authors and their major works (the ones
discussed in class): Sir Philip Sidney, English translations of
the Bible, Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare
3. Literary terms and devices: A. Sonnet: sonnet cycle,
Petrarchan sonnet, Petrarchan conceit; B. Meter C. Rhyme
scheme D. Tragedy: hamartia, hubris, classical unities,
catharsis, tragic protagonist/reversal/recognition E. Pastoral
F. Blank verse G. Marlovian protagonist H. Courtier poets
I. Humanism J. Critical approaches to literature (to be
covered in a course hand-out): (1) biographical, (2) historical
(3) ideological (4) new critical (5) psychological
PERIOD THREE: THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
(1603-1660)
What students should learn during the study of this period:
1. The major characters and events of Paradise Lost
2. These authors and their major works (the ones discussed
in class): Jonson, Milton, Donne, Herbert, Herrick, Lovelace
3. These literary terms and devices: A. Masque B. Comedy
of Humours C. Topographical poem D. Typographical
poem E. Metaphysical poetry F. Baroque G. Sons of
Ben/Cavalier poetry H. enjambment I. Miltonic blank verse
J. Closet tragedy K. Religious Allegory (Pilgrim's Progress)
L. Revenge Tragedy
PERIOD FOUR: RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH
CENTURY (1660-1798)
What students should learn during the study of this period:
1. The following authors and their major works (the ones
discussed in class): Dryden, Congreve, Swift, Pope, Addison
and Steel, Defoe, and Johnson.
2. These literary terms and devices: A. Heroic Tragedy B.
Comedy of Manners C. Heroic Couplet D. Mock-epic E.
Sublime F. Epistolary novel G. Picaresque novel
3. You should be able to identify these concepts: Deism, the
Book of Nature, skepticism, Tabula Rasa, Age of Sensibility
VI. TENTATIVE COURSEWORK OUTLINE SYLLABUS:
CHECK CALENDAR ON MY INTERNET SITE or BB
ANNOUNCEMENTS TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE
PERIOD ONE: MIDDLE AGES (400's until 1485)
Week 1—July 14: Introduction to Course. The Middle
Ages---Introduction; “Caedmon's Hymn,” “Dream of the
Rood”; “The Wanderer.” Beowulf.
Week 2—July 18: Geoffrey Chaucer's “General Prologue”
to the Canterbury Tales; Chaucer's “Wife of Bath's Prologue
and Tale”; Selections from Malory's Morte D'Arthur.
Ballads. Drama. Test 1.
Begin PERIOD TWO: RENAISSANCE (1485-1603):
Selections from Sir Thomas More's Utopia and History; Sir
Philip Sidney's sonnets; Edmund Spenser.
Week 3—July 25: Marlowe's Dr. Faustus; Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night; King Lear.
Week 4—Aug 1: Finish Lear.Shakespeare's sonnets #18, 29,
60, 94, 116, 129. Test 2. Begin PERIOD THREE: THE
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY (1603-1660): Cavalier Poetry:
Ben Jonson's “On My First Son”, “Inviting a Friend to
Supper”, “Song”; Robert Herrick's “To the Virgins”, “Upon
the Nipples of Julia's Breast”, “Upon Julia's Clothes”;
George Herbert's “Easter Wings”; Richard Lovelace's “To
Lucasta” and “To Althea”.
Week 5—Aug 8: Metaphysical Poetry: John Donne's "The
Good-Morrow", “The Sun Rising,” Sonnets 10 and 14 (pp.
1270-71). Selections from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
TEST 3. Begin
PERIOD FOUR: RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH
CENTURY (1660-1798): John Dryden's Absalom and
Achitophel.
Week 5—Aug 15: Alexander Pope: selections from Essay on
Criticism, Essay on Man, The Dunciad and Epistle to Dr.
Arbuthnot. Introductions to Daniel Defoe, William Congreve,
and Jonathan Swift and Joseph Addison/Sir Richard Steele.
Dr. Samuel Johnson. Final exam on Aug 19.
VI. Course Goals:
Student Learning Outcomes and Instructional Goals for
Advanced English Courses: UTPA major programs of
study developed Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s)
which promote consistency and accountability in
preparation of majors. The Department of English
developed three SLO’s that enable individual professors
to coordinate their course objectives with the overarching
English Student Learning Outcomes. This section of the
syllabus demonstrates how Student Learning Outcomes
are reflected in this course.
Student Learning Outcomes for English (SLO’s)
SLO 1—Students will be able to interpret and analyze a text
using different approaches from literary, rhetorical and/or
linguistic theories.
SLO 2—Students in certification tracks will demonstrate
knowledge of national and state requirements and accepted
applications in teaching English Language Arts and Reading
SLO 3—Recent graduates who majored in English will
demonstrate satisfaction with the programs in the English
Department.
SLO 4---Students will be able to use discipline-appropriate
technology applications (such as library databases, computer
applications, Internet research, non-print media, multi-
media applications, desktop publishing, WebCT, coursebased electronic communication, etc.) in preparation and
presentation of course projects.
English 3331 Instructor’s Learning Outcomes Course
Objectives:
English 3331 is a chronological study of the principal
authors, works, genres and trends in British literature from
the Anglo-Saxon period to the beginning of the Romantic
movement. The course is designed to
1.
introduce students to British literature (SLO 1,2, 3,4)
2.
introduce students to British literary history (SLO 1, 2,
3, 4)
3.
introduce students to the specialized terminology of
literary studies analysis (SLO 1, 2, 3,4)
4.
develop students’ ability to read analytically and
creatively, develop critical writing skills, and practice oral
communication skills (SLO 1, 2, 3,4)
5.
prepare students for the English TExES exam (SLO
1,2, 3,4)
From the administration: “Mandatory Course Evaluations
period . . . Students are required to complete an ONLINE
evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTPA
account (https://my.utpa.edu/); you will be contacted
through email with further instructions. . . .Students who
complete their evaluations [timely]. . . .will have priority
access to their grades.”