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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 315"
COURSE NAME: "Selected Topics in American Literature: Hemingway and Italy"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2015
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Silvia Ammary
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:00 AM 10:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: EN 110 with a grade of C or above.
OFFICE HOURS:
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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.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The
course provides a deep investigation into the fiction of one of the most
important American writers of the 20th century. The course will
trace the writer’s development by a chronological study of his major and most
influential works whose locale is Italy. Students will explore Hemingway’s
short stories and novels in discussions about the writer’s techniques and ideas
through analyses of characters, plots and the larger issue of themes, key
passages, settings and structures. A major concern of this course will be to
discuss the innovations of Hemingway’s fiction and the
ways he was influenced by Europe, especially his relationship with Italy.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The course will be a close reading of Hemingway's fiction about Italy, so one major theme that will be anlayzed in this course is the ways in which Hemingway depicts the Italian culture in all its forms: food, language, traditions, architecture, catholicism, etc.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Farewell to Arms | Ernest Hemingway | Scribner | 13-978-0-684-80146-9 | | | | | |
| Across the River and Into the Trees | Hemingway | scribner | 13-978-0-684-82553-3 | | | | | |
| The Sun also Rises | Hemingway | Scribner | 13-978-0-684-80071-4 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Quizzes (2 or three) | | 10% |
| Presentation | | 15% |
| 3 in class essay | | 15% |
| Research paper (2500 words min.) | | 20% |
| compare and contrast film with book | | 10% |
| Hemingway's life handout | | 5% |
| Final take home exam | | 25% |
-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:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed.
You can't have more than 3 absences in the summer course.
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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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The schedule will be given to you the first day of class.
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