the literary imagination

ENGLISH 105.A01 explores human experience as it is imagined and expressed in fiction, poetry, prose, theory, and drama.

COURSE TIME online, flexible

INSTRUCTOR Joseph Johnson

CONTACT josjohns@cwu.edu or Canvas messenger. Other forms of contact—including Skype, chat, and text—are available.

OFFICE L&L 403i at CWU Ellensburg

A few notes about online classes: First, most students enrolled in this course are online majors or have experience with online classes. Please bring that experience and your ideas into the class. Online courses are constantly evolving, and we can learn from each other.

Second, self-discipline is essential. Sync your calendars, print out assignment sheets and schedules, and do whatever it takes to complete deadlines and projects. If you have problems with scheduling time for reading, writing, and planning, this section may not be a good fit.

Third, online courses are often criticized as being impersonal. Although there are personal aspects lost by not meeting face-to-face, online education offers many opportunities for meaningful and nuanced communication (messages, profile images, videos, discussions, chats, etc.). Communication is essential to succeeding in this course. In addition, we will have two optional meet-and-greet film viewings on the CWU campus this quarter.

Welcome to English 105. I hope you enjoy the course and that we all learn a bit more about literature and the human experience.

ENGLISH 105COURSE INFO

ONLINE LEARNING

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1. Students will read and respond to literary works from a variety of cultures and from a range of historical periods.

2. Students will read and respond to literary works of poetry, fiction, and drama; they may also read nonfiction or view films, depending on the organization and orientation of class materi-als.

3. Students will demonstrate an understand-ing of how literary elements such as character development, setting, and figurative language relate to literary meaning.

4. In accordance with the General Education Writing Requirement, students will submit at least seven pages of writing “that is assessed for content and mechanics.”

TOOLS & OVERVIEW

English 105 requires thoughtful analysis and writing for an academic community. CWU and the English Department thus expect you to participate in this course in the following ways:

1. All assigned readings should be completed by due dates.

2. All assignments are due when noted on the course schedule.

3. Thoughtful participation in class discussions, groups, and exercises is essential.

EXPECTATIONS

OUTCOMES

Canvas access Google+ PDF viewer

GroupWise e-mail (@cwu.edu)

Current browser

Taking an online course is a bit like being on a baseball team: there is equipment that every player must have. For this course, every student must have regular and consistent internet access, the ability to play multimedia, a current browser (preferably Chrome or Safari), the ability to view PDF files, a Google+ account, and a word processor able to read and write doc or docx files. In addition, every student must have the specific editions of required texts (listed on the next page).

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REQUIRED TEXTSThis is a literature course and requires reading. Lots of reading. Several options exist for most books in this class—special editions, electronic formats, etc. However, every student must have the particular editions listed below. There are two main reasons for these required texts.

First, not all editions are the same. Some texts, such as Antigone, are in translation. Some, such as Frankenstein, have variant editions. Also, the required Macbeth edition contains a DVD which provides a staging of the play that we'll view.

Second, this class involves communicating about your texts. Much of this communication involves referencing specific phrases or quotes. As such, having shared texts allows for everyone to find the exact spot of a text that you are referencing (in other words, citations are required in most communications, papers, and discussions).

In addition, you will also be provided with a "Reader," which contains a number of additional required texts. This reader is available as a PDF, mobi file, or a paper text (which you can purchase online but will take 2–3 weeks to manufacture and ship).

Antigone. Sophocles. Trans. JE Thomas. Prestwick, 2005. [c. 440 BCE] ISBN: 9781580493888

Macbeth: The DVD Edition. Shakespeare. Folger, 2009. [1606] ISBN: 9781439172254

For the Modernism module... You will choose one of these two texts: Truman Capote's 1958 novella or Moore and Gibbons's 1987 graphic novel.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Trans. Simon Armitage. Norton, 2008. [c. 1400] ISBN: 9780393334159

100 Best-loved Poems. Ed. Philip Smith. Dover, 2008. ISBN: 9780486285535

Frankenstein. Mary Shelley. Dover, 1994. [1818/1831] ISBN: 9780486282114

The World's Greatest Short Stories. Ed. James Daley. Dover, 2006. ISBN: 9780486447162

Watchmen. Moore and Gibbons. DC Comics, 1996. [1987] ISBN: 9780930289232

Breakfast at Tiffany's. Truman Capote. Vintage, 1993. [1958] ISBN: 9780679745655

CHOOSE ONE

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If you wish to set up academic adjustments in this class, please provide a copy of your “Confirmation of Eligibility for Academic Adjustments” so we can discuss how to implement the approved adjustments. Disability Services, Bouillon 140, www.cwu.edu/disability-support, or 963-1202.

Everyone is expected to be respectful of other people, their ideas, and their work. Obscene or demeaning language and behavior is never appropriate or acceptable, nor is discrimination of any kind against race, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation, whether spoken or written.

Any such conduct will not be tolerated, and any student who violates this expectation will be reprimanded accordingly. Such reprimands may include being removed from discussions, receiving a lower participation grade, receiving a lower assignment grade, or, in some situations, being reported to Student Affairs.

The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is our primary means of communicating. Not only does it contain all assignments, lessons, and materials needed for the course, it also has an embedded messaging system. All personal communications between you and your instructor must come through the Canvas messaging system or through your student (Groupwise) e-mail acount.

You can configure Canvas to send notifications through CWU e-mail, text, personal e-mail, or other tools.

For assistance with Canvas, contact 963-1224 or see the documentation at www.cwu.edu/online-learning/canvas-help-support.

Also, regularly check your student (name@cwu.edu) e-mail. For reasons of confidentiality and consistency, your instructor will not respond to messages unless they come through Canvas or your @cwu.edu e-mail.

COURSE POLICIESCOMMUNICATION

ADA STATEMENT

CITIZENSHIP

SIR GAWAIN AND

THE GREEN KNIGHT

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ASSIGNMENT POLICIESREVISION

EXTRA CREDIT

PLAGIARISM

DEADLINES

WRITING HELP

If any extra credit options arise, they will be offered to the entire class. Please do not request extra credit or expect that extra credit will make up for missed or poorly completed assignments.

This course is separated into modules. Each module contains a series of readings, activities, resources, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Every assignment within a module must be completed before the module "closes." Apart from the first paper, no late assignments will be accepted.

Start your assignments early and complete all readings. Leave room for the unexpected (internet outages, technical glitches, personal complications, family time, etc.). You have great flexibility in this course, but module "closing" dates are fixed. Think of them the way that stores have closing hours. You can shop all day, but once the doors are locked....

If you foresee an issue submitting a writing assignment on time, contact your instructor immediately. Extensions are not guaranteed, but will be considered—but only if problems are communicated before an item is due.

You may revise your first paper for a better grade if you meet the following conditions: 1. The paper was submitted by the due date and time, 2. You make a consultation with the Writing Commons, and 3. You submit the revised paper within ten days of receiving your original graded paper. The revised paper may raise your overall paper score up to an 85%. Remember, revision requires re-viewing a paper, not just making editing corrections. A revised paper will feel new.

Other assignments may be revised for critique, but not for credit or score adjustments.

If you need extra assistance with your writing, exchange files with a classmate, consult your instructor, and/or visit the CWU Writing Commons at Ellensburg, other campuses, or online: www.cwu.edu/learning-commons/. Learning Commons services are free for CWU students and usually improve papers.

A demonstrable case of plagiarism will likely result in a failing grade for the assignment and may result in a failing grade for the class. Furthermore, such a violation of the Student Code of Conduct may be reported to Student Affairs. (See “106-120-027 Proscribed conduct 2.h” at www.cwu.edu/student-success/student-rights-and-responsibilities.)

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APARTICIPATION The main form of class

participation is through Discussion Boards. Every module has a class-wide board that is used for a variety of questions about the module. Most participation takes place in Group Discussion Boards.

QQUIZZES Each module contains multiple quizzes. Most

quizzes cover assigned readings or viewings. Most are multiple choice, are untimed, and allow two takes.

PAPER 1 The Literary Element Paper requires a

thoughtful analysis of a reading from one of the major module 1, 2, or 3 texts. The paper demonstrates how one literary element deepens understanding of a text. 3–6 MLA pages. Due by the closing of module 3.

COLLABORATION Most Modules

require collaboration projects in which you provide brief summaries, analyses, and citations of text-related research. In addition, you may assist in other collaborative, wiki-based projects as assigned. A Google+ profile is required for these projects.

PAPER 2 This paper will analyze one major work and

make connections between it and one (or more) other texts from class. In addition, this paper requires basic academic research. 3–6 MLA pages. Due by the closing of module 5.

GRADESYour final grade will be calculated according to how you score in five categories. Each category is worth 20% of your grade.

To calculate your final grade in the class, compare your class average (the total of the five categories) to the following chart.

A ParticipationQ Quizzes Literary Element Paper Collaboration Projects Connections Paper

100–93% A

92.9%–90% A-

87–89.9% B+

83–86.9% B

80–82.9% B-

77–79.9% C+

73–76.9% C

70–72.9% C-

67–69.9% D+

63–66.9% D

60–62.9% D-

0–59.9% F

FINAL GRADE

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The course is built in modules that focus on cultural and literary time periods (apart from the "Start Here" module, which focuses on course structure). Each module contains readings, instruction, assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc. You must complete one module before moving to the next.

For the most part, you can move at your own pace through a module (one exception is the discussions, which require multiple contributions over the duration of a module). In most cases, you can work ahead, but remember that you may not submit any work for credit after a module's closing date and time.

MODULES/SCHEDULE

MODULE 0: START HERE.CLOSINGDATE1/17.8:00P.M.This module contains two graded assignments: the "introductions" discussion and the syllabus quiz. Its primary focus is to orient you to the course contents and structure. Work through this module as soon as possible. Note that Modules 0 and 1 have the same closing dates.

READINGS. Syllabus

MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS.CLOSINGDATE1/17.8:00P.M.This module introduces key literary terms and covers ancient and pre-English sources.

READINGS. From the Reader: Lewis, "On the Reading of Old Books"; Genesis, chapters 1–3; Aristotle, "Poetics"; Sappho, "Hymn to Aphrodite," "I Loved Thee, Atthis"; Antigone.

MODULE 2: MEDIEVAL.CLOSINGDATE1/31.8:00P.M.This module reviews some key texts from the birth and evolution of the English language.

READINGS. From the Reader: Bede, "Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation"; Caedmon, "Hymn"; Chaucer, "Merciless Beauty"; Chaucer, "The Wife of Bath's Tale"; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Complete details and expectations appear in each module on Canvas.

Note: all modules close on Fridays at exactly 8:00 p.m.

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MODULE 4: ROMANTIC.CLOSINGDATE2/28.8:00P.M.This module reviews Romanticism as a nineteenth-century movement.

READINGS. From the Reader: Wordsworth, "Preface to the Lyrical Ballads"; Shelley, "A Defence of Poetry." From 100 Best-Loved Poems: Blake, "Tyger," "Lamb," "London"; Wordsworth, "Composed," "Lonely as a Cloud," "The World Is Too Much"; Byron, "She Walks," "The Destruction," "So We'll Go"; Shelley, "Ozymandias"; Keats, "When I Have Fears"; Frankenstein.

MODULE 5: MODERN.CLOSINGDATE3/14.8:00P.M.This module reviews Modernism and provides a taste of twentieth-century literature.

READINGS. From the Reader: Pound, "A Retrospect"; Eliot, "The Love Song"; Plath, "Mirror." From 100 Best-Loved Poems: Yeats, "Second Coming"; Frost, "Road Not Taking," "Stopping By Woods"; Stevens, "The Emperor." From World's Greatest Short Stories: Gilman, "Yellow Wallpaper"; Achebe, "Sacrificial Egg"; Updike, "A & P"; Hemingway, "Clean, Well-Lighted Space." Watchmen or Breakfast

at Tiffany's.

Connections Paper Due by 3/14. 8:00 P.M.

MACBETH

SECOND PAPER

MODULE 3: ELIZABETHAN.CLOSINGDATE2/14.8:00P.M.This module reviews Elizabethan and other seventeenth-century literary works.

READINGS. From the Reader: Sidney, "The Defence of Poesy"; Milton, "On Shakespeare." From 100 Best-Loved Poems: Marlowe, "Passionate Shepherd"; Shakespeare, "Sonnet XVIII," "Sonnet CXVI"; Donne, "Good Morrow," "Holy Sonnet X"; Jonson, "To Celia"; Milton, "On His Blindness"; Macbeth.

Literary Element Paper Due by 2/14. 8:00 P.M. FIRST PAPER

Optional. If you are in the Ellensburg area and would like to meet your instructor and classmates face-to-face, we'll have two evening film viewings. Bring snacks and family/friends. Details will come during Module 1.

FILM VIEWINGS

Monty Python and the Holy Grail. After or during Module 2.

Bride of Frankenstein. After or during Module 4.