Course Snapshot for LIT221 - British Literature I
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Course Competencies
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
- Discuss orally and in writing examples of the literary work of each period.
- Identify characteristics of the literature, which are hallmarks of particular periods.
- Apply appropriate critical approaches in interpreting themes and style.
- Discuss social and historical backgrounds of each period.
- Discuss general problems of literary criticism
In addition, as a result of taking this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the three main subsections of Middle Ages, Early Modern, and Restoration-18th Century in British Literature.
- Identify writings of women writers.
- Read assorted and challenging texts while forming arguments about the readings.
Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies
Module 1 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Become familiar with Old English texts Viewed Old English texts online. ( | 2, 8 |
| Read and place Beowulf in its cultural contexts in discussion. | 1, 2, 4, 8 |
| Read some Exeter Riddles and determine the correct answer | 1, 2, 8 |
| Read The Dream of the Rood and write about the Christian and Pagan qualities of the poem. | 1, 2, 4 |
| Read a selection from Táin Bó Cúailnge. | 1, 2, 4 |
| Use your college library to find an article about an Old English text. | 1, 2, 5 |
| Join the conversation of ideas surrounding the literature of early medieval Britain. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Begin your Movie Comparison project.. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Module 2 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Read some excellent literature focused on King Arthur. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Read an older work by a female author. | 1, 2, 7, 8 |
| Discuss the importance of King Arthur in the world of literature. | 1, 2, 7, 8 |
| Examine the roles of women in Arthurian literature and Medieval Britain . | 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 |
| Examine the characteristics of knights in various lights. | 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 |
| Finish your Movie Comparison project. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Module 3 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Read some excellent literature. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Learn about Spenserian Stanza through literary example. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Focus on and discuss the allegorical nature of a piece of literature. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Read and comment on writings by Queen Elizabeth I, another female writer and ruler. | 1, 2, 7, 8 |
| Discussed issues of the British monarchy and its imperfections. | 1, 2, 4 |
| Begin your Adopt-an-Author Project. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Module 4 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Questioned the authorship of Shakespearean works in light of Marlovian. | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 |
| Analyzed the theme of power in two contemporary works. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Use a piece of literature to discern the character of an author and understand more about the author's time. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
| Scrutinize Shakespeare's sonnets for possible proof of Marlowe's authorship. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
Module 5 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Read a good portion of one of the greatest works in literature. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Wrap your mind around a naturally antithetical premise. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
| Portray a major character throughout a work. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Look at another's illustration of the reading and describe how the artist's rendition both differs and complements your own visualization while reading. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
Module 6 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Read some satire. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Become accustomed to recognizing satire's effectiveness. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
| Analyze what it means to be human through satire. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Gained an understanding of the origins of the English Novel. | 1, 2, 8 |
| Read a selection of excerpts from major novels of the 18th century. | 1, 2, 8 |
Module 7 Learning Outcomes |
Mapped to Course Competencies (above) |
| Read a mock opera, an Augustan Drama, and another satirical work (all in one!). | 1, 2, 8 |
| Realize the social significance of Gay's opera. | 1, 2, 4, 8 |
| Enter a literary discussion involving author, critic, and yourself in respect to John Gay's time. | 1, 2, 3, 8 |
Course Time Commitment and Expectations
For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10 and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
| ASSIGNMENT | POINT VALUE |
|---|---|
| Student Introduction Discussion | 30 |
| Course Content Quiz (bonus, but mandatory) | (20) |
| Sources Assignment [Must complete to ensure you stay enrolled in class] | 30 |
| Literature Discussions (10 @ 40 points each) | 400 |
| Literary Criticism Assignments (2 @ 50 points each) [Must participate in order to pass the class] |
100 |
| Middle Ages Journal (choice of 3 out of 5; 25 points each entry) | 75 |
| Movie Comparison Project | 100 |
| Early Modern Period Journal (choice of 3 out of 6; 25 points each entry) | 75 |
| Adopt-an-Author Project | 120 |
| Restoration and 18th C. Journal (choice of 3 out of 4; 25 points each entry) |
75 |
| Major Paper | 150 |
TOTAL |
1155 |
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