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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 205"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to the Novel"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2014
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Alessandra Grego
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:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the pleasure of
reading a novel critically, not merely for its content, but with the
ability to appreciate its literary merits, to analyze its formal elements, to
understand its relationship to the historical and social context, and
to understand the historical development of the form. Reading four novels that deal with the interpretation of reality, one of the central topics of the novel, students will notice how the very notion of what constitutes reality changes over time.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
With the overall objective of understanding how this form developed over time, the class will focus on the different ways to assess a novel critically, identifying its formal elements, with the aid of a selection of scholarly texts.
Students are advised that the course is reading intensive and that they must infallibly have read the novels by the date indicated in the schedule provided.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will learn how to identify the constituting elements of the novel, understand how these elements are used for effective narration and acquire the necessary skills to approach the texts critically. They will also exercise their ability to write academic papers, learning how to choose and use citations, and how to correctly format a bibliography.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| David Copperfield | Charles Dickens | Penguin Classics | 978-0140439441 | | | | | |
| Mahattan Transfer | John Dos Passos | Mariner Books | 978-061838186 | | | | | |
| The Quiet American | Graham Greene | Penguin Classics | 978-0143039020 | | | | | |
| White Noise | Don De Lillo | Penguin Classics | 978-014310598 | | | | | |
| Arabella or the Female Quixote | Charlotte Lennox | Oxford U.P. 2008 | 13: 978-0199540242 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| The Novel, vol.s. 1 & 2 | Franco Moretti (ed.) | Princeton University Press | 9780691127187 | PN. 3321. R66 | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 take home papers | | 50% |
| 4 plot quiz tests | | 35% |
| class contribution | Intelligent and informed contribution to class discussion - silent attendance does not count as participation | 15% |
-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 fo
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:
Attendance is mandatory. More than two unexcused absences will affect your final grade (1/4 of a grade per extra absence). You may not use laptops or mobile phones in class and are kindly requested not to walk out of the room during the class period.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE
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week 1 - introduction to the course Start reading "The Female Quixote"
week 2 - The Female Quixote - plot quiz
week 3- David Copperfield
week 4 - David Copperfield - plot quiz
week 5 - David Copperfield
week 6- David Copperfield - first home paper due
week 7- Manhattan Transfer
week 8- Manhattan Transfer- plot quiz
week 9- Manhattan Transfer
week 10 - The Quiet American
week 11 - The Quiet American - plot quiz
week 12 - White Noise - 2nd home paper due
week 13 - White Noise
week 14- White Noise- plot quiz
week 15- FINAL EXAM
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