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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "EN 315H"
COURSE NAME: "Selected Topics in American Literature: Tennessee Williams(This course carries 4 semester hours of credits. A minimum CUM GPA of 3.5 is required)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Carlos Dews
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 6:00PM 7:15PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
60
CREDITS:
4
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: One previous course in English Literature of permission of the instructor
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment
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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.
Students who achieve high levels of academic excellence (minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5) have the option of taking specially designated Honors Courses. These may also include occasional interdisciplinary seminars open only to such students. More frequently, regular John Cabot University courses may be offered with an option of taking them for four academic credits as Honors Courses. Students who register for such courses as Honors Courses must complete additional assignments (e.g., research papers or portfolios) in which they delve more deeply into the subject matter in question. These additional assignments are graded on a "grant of Honors credit/no grant of Honors credit" basis and are not calculated into the final grade for the course. For the granting of Honors credit, students should produce work of a quality that would receive a B (3.00/4.00) or higher and this will be noted on their transcripts. Students taking a course as an Honors Course also enjoy additional mentoring time with the instructor. Instructors for Honors Courses are chosen by the Dean of Academic Affairs in conjunction with the Department Chair, based on their expertise and teaching excellence.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course considers the major plays and one novel by Tennessee Williams as well as the critical responses to his work.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students completing this course will be familiar with the major plays of Tennessee Williams and the critical issues relevant to their study.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Tennessee Williams: Plays 1937-1955 | Tennessee Williams | Library of America | 1883011868 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Participation | | 20 |
| Scene Performance | | 20 |
| Term Paper | | 40 |
| Presentation | | 20 |
-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 excuse needed). However, each additional absence beyond the two allowed will result in the significant reduction in the final grade for the course. Students with more than five absences will fail the course. Student arriving at class after the class attendance has been taken will be counted as absent. Please refer to the JCU catalog for the attendance and absence policies.
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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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A definitive schedule for the class will be provided at the beginning of the term.
Week 1: Introduction to Williams and his work
Week 2: The Glass Menagerie
Week 3: The Glass Menagerie, continued. Student presentations.
Week 4: A Streetcar Named Desire
Week 5: A Streetcar Named Desire, continued. Student presentations.
Week 6: Summer and Smoke
Week 7 Summer and Smoke, continued. Student presentations.
Week 8 The Rose Tattoo. Midterm paper due.
Week 9 The Rose Tattoo, continued. Student presentations.
Week 10 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Week 11 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, continued. Student presentations.
Week 12 Student scene performances.
Week 13 Student scene performances.
Week 14 Term paper workshop and student scene performances.
Week 15 Student scene performances. Term paper due.
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