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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "EN 205"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to the Novel"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2025
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Jones
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: EN 110 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 The course traces various developments in the genre of the novel from the 17th to the 20th centuries through a reading of selected representative texts. In addition, students are required to consider these works alongside of the development of theories about the novel.
This is a reading and writing intensive course. Students in 200-level literature classes are required to produce 4-5,000 words of critical writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
We will read five novels looking to analyse and reflect on the relationships between them. We will be looking to identify how the history of the novel and the social and cultural context which produced these these works aid our own understanding and position as readers to extrapolate fresh meanings and interpretations of each text.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 The course traces various developments in the genre of the novel from the 17th to the 20th centuries through a reading of selected representative texts. In addition, students are required to consider these works alongside of the development of theories about the novel.
This is a reading and writing intensive course. Students in 200-level literature classes are required to produce 4-5,000 words of critical writing.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
The Great GatsbyF. Scott FitzgeraldPenguin Modern Classics9780141182636  Hard Copy  
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's NestKen KeseyPicador0330235648  Hard Copy  
Wuthering HeightsEmily BrontePenguin0140620125  Hard Copy  
RebeccaDaphne Du MaurierPenguin0140017194  Hard Copy  
Wide Sargasso SeaJean RhysPenguin9780140183481  Hard Copy  
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Essay - 2,000 words 40%
Midterm - 500 words 20%
Final Exam 1,500 words 40%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

 The course traces various developments in the genre of the novel from the 17th to the 20th centuries through a reading of selected representative texts. In addition, students are required to consider these works alongside of the development of theories about the novel.
This is a reading and writing intensive course. Students in 200-level literature classes are required to produce 4-5,000 words of critical writing.

If you are unable to attend a class sessionyou should make arrangements with one or more of your classmates to catch up on anything you missedWhile illness and emergencies are often unavoidable and understandablethis does not affect how the absence policy will be applied.

You are allowed 3 absences during the semester. Any absences after this will have a detrimental effect on your final grade. Any student with more than 3 absences at mid-term will receive a mid-term warning. After 5 absences you will receive another warning informing you that your chances of passing the course are now at risk.  A student with seven absences including the 3 absences you are allowed will automatically receive and F.

Even if you are not able to attend class, you are still responsible for making sure any assignments due that day are submitted via Moodle.

You are expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

All students are expected to come to class prepared and on time, and remain for the full class period.

Disruptive behavior will result in dismissal from the class and will be counted as one absence. Two late arrivals count as one absence. Inappropriate behavior also includes entering and leaving the class once the lesson has begun,  doing work for other classes during this class, eating during class,  repeatedly arriving late to class, sleeping, using profanity, personal or physical threats or insults, damaging property.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Deadlines 

Midterm - Monday March 3rd (Week 7)

Essay -  Monday April 28th (Week 14)

Final - TBA

Week 1 - Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte

Week 2 - Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte

Week 3 - Wuthering Heights  - Emily Bronte

Week 4 - Wide Sargasso Sea - Jean Rhys

Week 5 - Wide Sargasso Sea - Jean Rhys

Week 6 - Rebecca - Du Maurier

Week 7 - Rebecca - Du Maurier

Week 8 - Rebecca - Du Maurier

Week 9 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kelsy

Week 10 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kelsy

Week 11 -One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kelsy

Week 12 - The Great Gatsby - F.Scott Fitzgerald

Week 13 - The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Week 14 - The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald