Anderson University - Spring 2008
ENG102M (TT
11:00-12:15) Watkins 100
ENG102O (TT
12:30-1:45) Watkins 138
1.
Course Information
English 102 (3 Credits) develops the ability to think and
write critically in response to literature, focusing in the key writing skills
of analysis, critique and synthesis.
Prerequisite: English 101.
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2.
Instructor Information - Dr. Ed McKnight
Office: Faculty Office Building 003
Office Hours: MW 9:30-10:00, TT 9:30-11:00, F
9:30-11:30
E-mail: emcknight@andersonuniversity.edu
Phone: 231-2135
Website: http://www2.ac.edu/faculty/emcknight/default.html
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3. Course Purpose, Goals, and Specific
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for ENG102. The purpose of
this course is to develop four specific skills:
Interpretation
Research 
Argument
Literature – Gaining a broader understanding
and appreciation of literature
Argument - Developing skill in expressing
oneself orally and in writing
Interpretation - Learning to analyze and critically
evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view
Research - Learning how to find and use
resources for answering questions or solving problems
These skills will be used in concert to produce interesting
argumentative essays, designed to express the student’s interpretation of
a story, poem, or drama.
4. Methods of
Assessing Achievement of Learning Objectives
1.
Student Feedback and Grading
Policies and Procedures
I am available during my office hours for questions and
consultations, whether in person or by telephone (231-2135), and around the
clock via e-mail (emcknight@andersonuniversity.edu). Please feel free to ask for help or advice at
any time.
Quizzes missed due to absence will receive a zero, but the
three lowest quiz grades for each student will not be averaged into their final
grade.
Grading Scale used by the College of Arts
and Sciences of Anderson University:
A: 90-100 B:
80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: below 60
The course essay rubric
is available online.
2.
Content Outline
The first part of the course will focus on the three literary
genres of fiction, poetry, and drama, with one paper assignment for each. After spring break we will study several
authors in depth, writing a research paper on one of your choice.
3.
Methods of Instruction
Discussion and lecture (the more you discuss, the less I
lecture), frequent small group or classroom exercises, writing assignments, and
student readings.
4.
Assignments and Course Calendar
January 10 Introduction
15 Chapter
1: Reading Fiction (13-23, 29-43)
17 Chapter 2: Writing About Fiction (46-63)
22 Chapter 45: Critical Strategies for Reading (1533-1557)
24 Chapter 3: Plot (63-73, 80-89)
29 Chapter 4: Character (104-109)
Chapter 5:
Setting (151-159)
Chapter 6:
Point of View (173-178)
31 Chapter
7: Symbolism (211-214, 223-226)
Chapter 8: Theme (239-258)
February 5 Chapter
10: Combining the Elements of Fiction (290-299)
7 Chapter 13: A Critical Case Study: William Faulkner’s “Barn
Burning”
12 Othello (Chapter 40: 1112-93)
Fiction Paper Due
14 Othello
19 The
Importance of Being Earnest (online)
21 The Importance of Being Earnest
26 Chapter
19: Reading Poetry (563-585)
Drama Paper Due
28 Chapter 21: Word Choice, Word Order, and
Tone (612-631)
Chapter 46: Reading and Writing
(1557-1565)
March 4 Chapter
22: Images (644-645)
Chapter 23: Figures of Speech
(665-682)
6 Chapter 24: Symbol, Allegory and Irony (683-704)
Chapter 25:
Sounds (716-17)
11 Chapter 26: Patterns of Rhythm (730-7)
Chapter 27:
Poetic Forms (749-72)
13 Chapter 29: Combining the Elements of
Poetry (791-800)
Poetry Paper Due
18 Spring
Break
20 Spring
Break
25 Chapter 11: A Study of Nathaniel
Hawthorne
27 Chapter 11: A Study of Nathaniel
Hawthorne
April 1 Chapter 30: A Study of Emily Dickinson
3 Chapter 30: A Study of Emily Dickinson
8 Chapter 12: A Study of Flannery O’Connor
10 Chapter 12: A Study of Flannery O’Connor
15 Chapter 31: A Study of Robert Frost
17 Chapter 31: A Study of Robert Frost
22 Research
Paper Due
25 Final Exam 12:00-2:00 (Watkins 100)
29 Final Exam 12:00-2:00 (Watkins 138)
5.
Textbook(s)
Meyer,
Michael. The Compact Bedford
Introduction to Literature (7th edition). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2006.
Troyka, Lynn Quitman and Douglas Hesse. QA Compact: Quick Access. Saddle
River: Prentice Hall,
2007.
6.
Computer and Information Technology
Usage
All written assignments should be prepared on a computer
using a word processing program such as Word or WordPerfect. Please keep a backup of all your work in case
your disk is lost or damaged!
7.
Course Policies
Absences: The maximum number of absences
(excused or not) permitted by Anderson
University is equal to three times the number of class meetings per week; more
than six absences will therefore result in automatic failure of the course.
As an incentive to avoid this undesirable outcome, no
student with more than five absences will receive a grade higher than a C
for the course, regardless of their test and paper grades.
Work missed due to absence cannot be made up, but written assignments will be accepted early
via campus mail or e-mail, or if hand-delivered by another student.
Sleepers and
Latecomers: Arriving late, leaving early and falling
asleep in the middle will all be counted as one-third of an absence.
Classroom Conduct: Please don’t bring food or drinks to class,
or engage in any behavior that will distract yourself and others from doing
your best work. Talking in class is
heartily encouraged, with two qualifications:
1) only one
person may talk at a time
2) anything said should be intended for everyone in the class to hear.
Laptops: No laptop computers are to be used in class.
Plagiarism: All work must be the student's own. The words and ideas of others must be
properly documented. Intentional
plagiarism will result in failure of the course.
12. Resources
The Writing Lab is available for all students desiring
assistance, and required of all students in need of it.
Computers are available to all
students in a number of computer labs on campus.
The Thrift Library provides a wealth
of research materials, both in print and online.
This syllabus may be amended by the instructor
if necessary in order to achieve the educational goals of the course.