English Literature II Spring 2012 Instructor: Cecilia H.C. Liu 英國文學史 (二) email: 016746 @mail.fju.edu.tw
Time & Classroom Office: LC301 (2905-3673)
[Thurs. afternoon?]I. Course Description
This course is a study of selected poetry, prose and drama from the 17th and 18th centuries British Literature. Authors to be studied will include Donne, Marvell, Milton, Behn, Dryden, Swift, Congreve, Pope and Johnson. Possible topics include the Reformation, metaphysical and cavalier poetry, scientific empiricism, the Enlightenment, satire, the rise of the novel, and neoclassical and pre-Romantic poetry. In class we will have lectures, discussions of the assigned texts and group presentations.
II. Major Text
The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Ed. M.H. Abrams, et al. 8th ed. Vol. I. London: Norton, 2006.
III. Requirements
1. Punctuality and regular attendance with preparation: Absences and lateness are strongly discouraged. 4 unexcused absences will constitute reason for failing this course. Two points of the term grade will be deducted after the third absence.
2. Class participation: Finish the assigned reading and be prepared to ask questions and discuss in class. Active participants will get extra points.
3. Group project: in-class oral presentation [not exceeding 30 minutes] on assigned topics about the background or critical analysis to the assigned readings, and after the oral report, turn in a group written paper.
4. Reading journals before/after class: One entry (one typed page, single spaced) every three weeks on the assigned reading. In the journal, write down a) what you think about the assigned reading, b) any question you have about it, c) your experience of visiting relevant web sites, d) what you have discussed—reflections, insights—in your study group. Please hand it in on iCAN website. Late assignments will not be commented. You will automatically fail this course if you plagiarize.
5. Study group: Form a group of three/four by yourselves and meet once a week outside of class to discuss, answer the questions on the assigned reading, and give a presentation in class.
6. Occasional quizzes, midterm and final exam.
IV. Tentative Grading System (subject to change)
Quizzes, attendance 小考、課堂出席率 10%Group project (oral/written) 小組報告 25%
4 Journals, class participation 閱讀月誌與課堂討論參與度 25%
Midterm & final exams 期中、期末考 40%
