British Literature Honors
2007
- 2008
Ms. Nemanich
Email: snemanich@learningcommunity202.org
Phone:
815/439-5555 ext. 5976
Course Description:
English Literature will be
presented within an historical context. First semester, the course will
begin with the Anglo-Saxon writings, and students will learn about the
progression of English literature from its earliest stages through the 17th
century. Selected authors and works from the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval,
Renaissance, and 17th century periods will be noted. Second
semester, literature from the Restoration, 18th century, Romantic,
Victorian, and Modern/Contemporary periods will be discussed along with the
historical significance of those eras. Important developments in the
English language will be reviewed throughout the course. In addition to
the extensive reading, students will be further developing their literary
analysis skills in writing. The course is designed to give students a
broader sense of the development of literature as a foundation for further
study at the college level.
Class Materials:
You are responsible to bring these items to
class daily. Have these items by Monday, August 28th.
1.
Binder with dividers
to organize handout and for journal
2.
Loose lined paper
3.
Required texts
Texts:
1.
Prentice Hall
Literature: The British Tradition
2.
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
3.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (semester 2)
4.
The Importance of Being
Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Expectations:
1.
Be on time
2.
Respect others
3.
Bring materials
4.
Sit in assigned
seat
5.
Follow directions
the first time.
6.
NO CURSING OR
TEASING
See
the class rules/procedures/policy handout OR Student Handbook for further
details…
Grading:
90-100 A; 80-89
B; 70-79 C; 60-69 D
Tests/Presentations/Projects: 30%
Participation: 15%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework: 15%
Midterm: 5%
Final Exam 15%
Regarding Assignments:
- No late homework, unless you had an excused absence.
- All typed papers must be PRINTED – nothing will be accepted on
disk.
- For every day a paper or project is late, you will lose a
letter grade.
- It is the student’s responsibility to get make-up work
assignments before or after class.
- Please schedule missed tests or quizzes before or after
class.
- See handbook for policy on academic dishonesty.
Plagiarism is not acceptable.
- You must use MLA format on all papers. (See handbook for
sample)
- Each paper must have a title.
- You must submit all assigned papers to turnitin.com.
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