Syllabus for English 2122: British Literature II
Spring 2003 CRN 20950

Instructor: Dr. David Ludley

Office: Arts & Sciences 105-E
E-Mail: davidludley@mail.clayton.edu
Web Site: http://a-s.clayton.edu/ludley
Phone (with voice mail): 770/960-4374

Office Hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
                        Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3pm - 4pm & 9pm - 9:30pm
                        And on the following Saturdays ONLY, from 12:30pm - 1pm:
                        Feb. 15 & 22; March 22 & 29; and April 26.

English 2122 meets on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 3pm till 4:20pm, in A & S 133.
Final Exam:  Tuesday, May 6 from 1 pm - 3pm (not the regular class day or time).

Required Textbooks: The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Seventh Edition, Vol. 2, published by W W Norton & Co., 2000; and the small paperback The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Dover Thrift Edition, Dover Publications, 1991.

First Assignment (due by Monday): Read "Introduction: The Romantic Period," pages 1-21, and William Blake, Intro. on pages 35-39, and all the poems that are included from Songs of Innocence and of Experience that are on pages 43-59.

Course Description: This course emphasizes the development of the aesthetic perspective through the reading of a variety of British literary works from the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern Ages. This may include the global development of English literature as well.  The goals of the course are increased skill in each student's writing, critical thinking, and interpretive skills, as well as greater awareness of ways our interpretation of literary works increases our understanding of other cultural points of view in addition to our own.

Course Grades: Your final grade will be determined by the following, all of which are required, in order for one to complete the course:

Quizzes----------------------------20%

Term Essay------------------------20%

First In-Class Essay Exam---------20%

Second In-Class Essay Exam------20%

Final Exam: Multiple Choice-------20%

Basic Course Requirements:

1. Quizzes: At the start of every class that reading assignments are due, short quizzes will be given.  These quizzes will be short answer or multiple choice.  They will be closed book.  I will drop your lowest quiz at the end of the semester.  Therefore, quizzes may not be made up.  If you miss one, that will count as your lowest quiz. That includes missing one if you are late to class.

2. The Term Essay will be approximately 4 - 6 double spaced typed pages on a topic involving interpretation or evaluation of a variety of readings not covered in class.  Research in addition to the primary texts is not required but may help to raise the grade you receive.  Documentation should use the MLA style of in-text parenthetical citation.  Always keep copies of written work you turn in , to protect yourself against inadvertent loss. Most important, you must not commit plagiarism.  In other words, you must not copy or paraphrase words, ideas, or other original information from other sources without documenting  your borrowing of this information.  Failure to acknowledge such borrowing constitutes plagiarism, a form of theft of another person's original ideas or writing.  Instances of plagiarism will result in an "F" and be referred to the Dean of Student's Office for possible disciplinary action, according to the provisions of the current CCSU Student Handbook.  Turning in this Term Essay late will result in a -10 points penalty (out of 100) for each day late. 
Connections Between CCSU Writing Criteria Assessment Ratings and Term Essay Grade:
A=41 points, no rating lower than 5
B=37-49 points, no rating lower than 5
C=32-36 points, no rating lower than 4
D=28-31 points, only one rating as low as 3
F=27 or fewer points, or more than one rating of 3, or any rating lower than 3

3.  Two In-Class Essay Exams:  These will each cover a third of the course and consist of an essay question or questions.  The first will cover the Romantic period.  The second will cover the Victorian period.  These two exams will be in-class but open book.

4.  The Third In-Class Exam is the Final Exam and it will be multiple choice.  It will cover the last third of the course readings--the Modern Age.  It will be a closed book exam.

Course Policies:

1. Attendance: To do well, you must come to class.  There is no makeup for missed quizzes.  As well, the questions on the three in-class exams will come directly from the material we cover in class.  Once material has been assigned, it must be read before the next class.  It is YOUR responsibility, if absent, to keep up with class work and assignments.  Being absent from a class does not excuse you from the quiz given the next time you attend.   If you miss the assignment, call during office hours or correspond via e-mail with me or other students to get your assignments.  If absent, you must also get any discussion/lecture notes from another student.  I am not set up to email discussion/lecture notes, and that will not be possible, so please don't request it.  Remember: the questions on all exams will come directly from the material we cover in class.  And, in regard to attendance, make-up exams for the three in-class exams will only be given under justifiable, documented circumstances.

2.  Participation:  I hope that each of you will be able to demonstrate through class discussions an interest and understanding of the literature we study.  It is most important to keep an open mind; the willingness to defer judgment as to the merit of a given author or work is a sign of one who is willing to grow...and learn, in life.  Also in regard to participation, you must shut off any beepers, cell phones, etc., during class. 

3.  Computer Literacy:  This course requires that you are able to send and receive e-mail, have a CCSU e-mail address, have a basic understanding and skill with word processing, and are able to access and use Internet resources.

4.  E-mail Protocol:  I usually check my e-mail at least once a day.  An exception to this policy is weekends or when I am out of town.  You can expect to have responses to my e-mail within 24 or 48 hours.

5.  Office Hours:  Please come visit me in my office--A & S 105E--if you have any questions, are unsure of anything, or just want to talk to me about class.  YOU ARE WELCOME!  My office hours are posted near the front of this syllabus. I may also be in my office at other hours as well, but please make an appointment to see me at any other times.  My e-mail address is listed on the front as well.

6.To obtain this information in alternative format, contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 14, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu .

First Reading Assignments (Includes Intro. Explanatory Material):

Wednesday, January 8:  Introductory: Romanticism

Monday, Jan. 13:  "Introduction: The Romantic Period," pages 1-21, and William Blake, Intro. on pages 35-39, and all the poems that are included from Songs of Innocence and of Experience that are on pages 43-59.
Wednesday, Jan. 15:  Blake continued: "Book of Thel" (59-64), partial "Marriage of Heaven and Hell" (72-77), and "And did those feet" (85-86)

Monday, Jan. 20 MLK Day--no school