JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY COURSE CODE: "EN 346" COURSE NAME: "Study of the Works of a Single Modern Writer: Hemingway" SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014

SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Geoghegan EMAIL: [email protected] HOURS: TTH 7:30 PM 8:45 PM TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45 CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: EN 110 with a grade of C or above. OFFICE HOURS: by appointment; T/Th 630pm-730pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course explores in some depth a particular period, theme(s), or genre in American Literature. Students study the major historical and cultural contexts out of which the works grew. An important aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of a certain topic through a choice of representative writers and works. The course may be taken more than once for credit with different topics. For Spring 2014, the class will explore the life and writing of Ernest Hemingway as artist, focusing upon the way the author's early exposure to Europe informed his seminal works set in Italy, France, and Spain as well his role in, and contributions to, literary modernism.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT: The course will be conducted as a seminar. Students will be assigned specific topics and/or segments of the text in question and will responsible for presenting their topic and leading discussion of one or more sessions of the class.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will be familiar with and able to lead discussion on the major works of Ernest Hemingway and his role within literary modernism. Students will be familiar with the research materials on Hemingway and have considerable knowledge of the author's primary works.

TEXTBOOK: Book Title Author Publisher ISBN number Library Call Number Comments Format Local Bookstore Online Purchase In Our Time Hemingway, Ernest Scribner ISBN-10: 0684822768   Can be purchased at the Almost Corner Bookshop       The Sun Also Rises Hemingway, Ernest Scribner ISBN-10: 0743297334   May be purchased from The Almost Corner Bookshop       For Whom The Bell Tolls Hemingway, Ernest Arrow; New Ed (1994) ISBN-10: 0099908603   May be purchased from The Almost Corner Bookshop       A Moveable Feast Hemingway, Ernest Arrow; New Ed. (1994) ISBN-10: 0099909405   May be published from The Almost Corner Bookshop       The Garden of Eden Hemingway, Ernest Simon & Schuster; 1st Scribner Paperback Ed. ISBN-10: 0684804522   May be purchased from The Almost Corner Bookshop       A Farewell to Arms Hemingway, Ernest Vintage Classics ISBN 9780099582564   May be purchased from The Almost Corner Bookshop

REQUIRED RESERVED READING: NONE RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING: NONE

GRADING POLICY -ASSESSMENT METHODS: Assignment Guidelines Weight Participation & Homework   20% Presentation(s) & Class Session Notes   30% Seminar Paper   50% -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: Students are required to attend all scheduled class meetings and to participate in all classroom activities. Students are allowed only two absences (no questions asked, no excuses needed). However, each additional absence beyond the two allowed will result in the reduction of the final grade for the course by 5%. Students with more than seven total absences will fail the course. Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy. Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.

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

Note:  This is a sample schedule. The actual schedule of readings & assignments will be provided during the first week of the term. Week 1:  Course Introduction & Introduction to Hemingway's Biography & the short stories Week 2:  In Our Time; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Time Week 3: The Sun Also Rises Book 1; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Sun Week 4:  The Sun Also Rises Books 2 & 3; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Sun Week 5:  A Farewell to Arms Book 1; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Arms Week 6:  A Farewell to Arms Books 2 & 3; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Arms   Week 7:  A Farewell to Arms Book 4; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Arms Week 8:  A Moveable Feast  Week 9:  For Whom the Bell Tolls Chapters 1-10; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Bell Week 10:  For Whom the Bell Tolls Chapters 11-26; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Bell Week 11:  For Whom the Bell Tolls Chapters 27-43; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Bell Week 12:  The Garden of Eden; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Eden Week 13:  The Garden of Eden; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Eden Week 14:  The Garden of Eden; student presentations and student-led discussions of assigned Hemingway topic from Eden Week 15:  Although there is no final exam for this course, the seminar will meet during the scheduled exam period (TBD);                  Seminar Papers Due.   No late papers will be accepted. No exceptions.