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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 205"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to the Novel"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2015
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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 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.
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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 |
| The Female Quixote or the Adventures of Arabella | Charlotte Lennox | Oxford Paperbacks, 2008 | ISBN-13: 978-0199540242 | | | | | |
| Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen | Penguin Books, 2004 | ISBN-13: 978-0141439662 | | | | | |
| Great Expectations | Charles Dickens | Penguin Classics, 2004 | ISBN-13: 978-0141439563 | | | | | |
| Heart of Darkness | Joseph Conrad | Penguin Classics, 2007 | ISBN-13: 978-0141441672 | | | | | |
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | George Orwell | Penguin Classics, 2013 | ISBN-13: 978-0141393049 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 take home papers | 5 page papers on formal aspects of the novel | 40% |
| 5 study questions | Study questions on each novel to help the student focus on the essential plot elements. | 35% |
| class contribution | Intelligent and informed contribution to class discussion - silent attendance does not count as participation | 10% |
| Final Exam | | 15% |
| | All submissions will be run through Turnitin. Any instance of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean's Office. A plagiarized paper will receive an F grade without possibility of re-writing. | |
-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 require
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
week 3- The Female Quixote - plot quiz
week 4 - Sense and Sensibility
week 5 - Sense and Sensibility
week 6- Sense and Sensibility- plot quiz
week 7- Great Expectations - first home paper due
week 8- Great Expectations
week 9- Great Expectations - plot quiz
week 10 - Heart of Darkness
week 11 - Heart of Darkness . plot quiz
week 12 - 1984 - 2nd home paper due
week 13 - 1984
week 14- 1984- plot quiz
week 15- FINAL EXAM
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