English 200, Section 1 Dr. Charles Bradshaw Spring 2014 131D Humanities; 881-7327 T, R 11-12:15; HU120 Office Hrs: M,W,F 8-10am

English 200: Introduction to Literary Style Texts: Backpack Literature (4th Edition) 9780205151660 (Required) Harmon/Holman Handbook to Literature 9780136014393 (Required) MLA Handbook (7th Edition) 9781603290241 (Required) Beginning Theory (3rd Edition) 9780719079276 (Required) Heart of Darkness 9780486264646 (Required) Points: Short Papers—2 @ 100 points each 200 “Theory” Paper 200 Final Portfolio 400 Preparation/Participation 100 Oral Presentation 100 TOTAL 1000

Grades: 900-1000 A 800-899 B 700-799 C 600-699 D Below 600

Course Justification: As an “introductory” course to English studies, this class should familiarize you with the “language” being spoken by those who study literature, writing, literary criticism, belles-lettres, and philology. I feel, then, that this class will be most useful to you in your future English classes if it can help you acquire a basic vocabulary central to the study of language and literature. And I hope it can introduce you to the ways authors, critics, and scholars approach their work. In short, I want to initiate you into the “conversation” used in English studies, and I want you to feel that you have some sort of fluency in this conversation by the time you complete this class. We’ll cover a number of specific skills that should help you with your reading and writing over the course of your English studies: Generic Distinctions—types of poems, elements of poetry, short story plots and conventions, components of drama, etc. Critical Strategies—analysis of creative work and authorial strategies, importance of metaphor, annotating, narrative and poetic structure, relation between form and content, film as a text Literary Analysis—writing a literary analysis, analytical strategies, incorporating literature into your own writing, making and sustaining an argument about language Theoretical Approaches—an introduction to various schools of criticism (Marxism, Ecocriticism, Gender Studies, Postcolonialism, etc.), writing theoretical papers Research and Reference Resources—library research, author and text overviews, scholarly databases in English, electronic resources Students who complete this course should be able to: 1) read, write, and think critically and effectively; 2) respect and appreciate cultural differences and be able to relate to other cultures and values; 3) be effective communicators through written, oral, and visual presentation;

4) display high degrees of proficiency in written and oral expression in languages and literatures at the appropriate levels; 5) demonstrate increased aesthetic appreciation for literary and artistic works. Expectations: Preparation—You need to come to class prepared to discuss what you have read from the previous day’s assignment and share what you have written. This is a relatively small class, so nobody gets to fly under the radar! You learn more by reading, thinking, and then applying what you’ve encountered through discussion and writing. While I will provide plenty of lecture material, the class will be geared primarily around discussion and application of the literary and writing techniques we encounter. Readings—Almost all of our readings (aside from the theory and novels) can be found in Backpack Literature, edited by X.J. Kennedy and Dana Goia. The MLA Handbook, The Handbook to Literature, and Beginning Theory should prove useful as reference material for this and other classes you take. Email—I do not accept communication via email to excuse absences or to acquire information missed in class. If you need to communicate with me about such matters, then a face-to-face or phone conversation must take place. My office hours and number are listed at the top of the syllabus. Papers—All formal papers should follow MLA guidelines. Unless otherwise noted, papers are due at the beginning of class on the day denoted in the syllabus. I do not accept papers via email. I understand that some professors prefer it, but for this class a paper copy is the only form I will accept for formal papers (thus, the term “papers”!) except for the final portfolio discussed below. Demonstrating that you have constructed a carefully written paper and taken the time and effort necessary to complete a polished assignment means that you have printed it and stapled it before you let me look at it! Portfolio—Your final research paper, a reflective essay, and a revised version of one of your first three papers will need to be submitted to me through Google sites as an “electronic portfolio.” We’ll spend time on the computer working with you to develop and format your portfolio. Academic Integrity—I refer you to pages 8-14 of The Student Handbook, which can be found at: http://www.utm.edu/studenthandbook/Student%20Handbook1112.pdf . In particular, plagiarism violates a number of rules in the Academic Integrity section. Any form of plagiarism justifies a failing grade for the assignment. If I deem the plagiarism to be a result of blatant disregard for the rules and conventions of documentation, or if I feel the plagiarism is purposeful in its intent to deceive, then I will fail you for the course and recommend expulsion from the university. Special Accommodations—If you have a need that requires accommodations beyond typical classroom expectations, please see me during the first few days of class. You will also need to register with Student Academic Services (Clement Hall) in the first two weeks of class.

Schedule 1.9 Thurs. Introductions; Syllabus; The Value of a Humanities Degree; “Altmann’s Tongue,” Elements of literature. 1.14-16 FICTION Tues. HH “Short Story,” BP Character “Cathedral” 77; “A&P” 18; Paper #1 Assigned. Thurs. HH “Plot,” “Point of View”; BP “Point of View” 28-33; “A Rose for Emily” 33, “Girl” 47, “Everyday Use” 69 1.20 MLK Holiday 1.21-23 Tues. HH “Setting,” “Tone,” Style”; BP “Setting” 93-95; “To Build a Fire” 106, “Barn Burning” 147 Thurs. HH “Theme,” “Symbol,” “Symbolism”; BP “Theme” 174-76. “Araby” 315, “The Open Boat” 195 1.28-30 Tues. Beginning Theory Poe’s “The Oval Portrait,” 318-21; “Liberal Humanism” and moralistic criticism 11- 37; Paper #1 Draft Due—read arounds. POETRY Thurs. Paper #1 Final Due; Introduction to Poetry—“When I Heard The Learn’d Astronomer,” Theoretical Approaches—Structuralism, Post-Structuralism and Deconstruction, Psychoanalytic Criticism 2.4 PRODUCT Tues. Writing Workshop—Bring Draft of Original Paper; Implementing outside research into your paper. MLA Handbook pp### 2.11 Tues. Conferences with Me—131M Humanities. Google Docs Sharing and Commenting—two classmates. 2.18 Tues. Research Paper Draft Due. Read-Arounds: Revising—Sentence, Paragraph, Document. MLA Handbook pp## *Homework: Revise Research Paper; Acquire Resume Information 2.25 Tues. Resume: Meet in Library Room 118 3.3-9 Spring Break 3.11 Tues. Resume: Meet in Library Room 118 3.18 PROFESSION Tues. Research Paper Final Draft Due!!! Read-Arounds: MLA, Sources, Formatting. MLA Handbook pp## *Homework: Look over Writing Samples Thurs. Career Panel 12:30-1:30 3.25 Tues. Writing Samples Due!!! Read-Arounds; Revising—Sentence, Paragraph, Document.; Reflective Essays; Samples. *Homework: Revise Writing Samples; Work on Reflective Essay 4.1 Tues. Meet in Library, Room 215; Reflective Essay Draft Due. Read-Arounds; Portfolios—Have all Portfolio Materials available to upload

4.8 Tues. Meet in Library, Room 215; Reflective Essay Final Due. Oral Presentation Preparations; Portfolio Questions 4.15 Tues. Oral Presentations 4.17 Thurs. FINAL PORTFOLIO UPLOADED AND SHARED WITH ____________________________________________________, __________________________________________________, __________________________________________________________ BY 5:00PM!!! 4.18 Easter Holiday 4.22, 24 Oral Presentations