World Literature 1

Spring 2017

Dr. Rhonda L. Kelley
Assoc. Professor of English

Contact:
Office: 130 Collins Hall
912-260-4303 (office phone)
912-592-1513 (cell phone; texts only, please)
email: rhonda.kelley@sgsc.edu

Office Hours:
Mondays 7:30-10:45, 12:15-1:00
Tuesdays 7:30-8:00, 12:15-1:00
Wednesdays 7:30-1:00
Thursdays 7:30-8:00, 11:00-1:00

Hybrid Class:

This class meets face to face on Mondays (for the MW classes) and Tuesdays (for the TH classes) only

 

Course Description

Required Texts

Course Overview and Objectives

Through various theoretical approaches to the literature of the ancient and medieval world, we will explore the universal themes of sex and gender issues, social hierarchies, imperialism, and the history of ideas. Hopefully, you will leave this class with an increased ability to read and to think critically and with an invigorated appreciation for the lives and loves of people long ago and far away. I ask of you only that you come to class, having read the day’s assignment, with an open mind and the intention to respect everyone’s right to be heard.

Learning Outcomes

General Education Learning Outcomes

Students will apply knowledge of historical, social, or cultural influences to understanding works of human creativity.

Global Perspectives Overlay

Students will analyze the nature of historical, political, or societal issues from various viewpoints across the globe. 

Course Student Learning Outcomes

Grades

Participation and Attendance

Tests and the Final Exam

Email and The Web

Caveats

Academic Dishonesty

Special Needs

If you have a disability and require reasonable classroom accommodations, please see me after class or make an appointment during office hours. If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, please register with the Office of Disability Services in Room 118, Powell Hall, phone number 912-260-4435.  Also, if you find that any content in this course is inaccessible because of your disability, please contact me as soon as possible.

Mental Health Counseling

Counseling Services are confidential and available upon request.  If you would like to schedule a session, referral forms are located online or outside the counselor’s office. Please complete and submit the referral form to the counselor.  Do not submit by email. Once you have submitted your form you will be contacted by phone to set up an appointment.  The Counselor’s Office is located in Powell Hall, Room 119, phone number 912.260.4438.

Academic Support

Academic Support offers various resources to assist SGSC students with their academic success. These resources are available to SGSC students at no charge and are found at several ASC locations: the Academic Support Center in room 148A of the Dye Building on the Waycross campus, the Academic Support Center in room 216 of Powell Hall on the Douglas campus, and the STEM Center in room 125 of Stubbs Hall on the Douglas campus. All locations offer course-specific peer tutoring, academic skills workshops, and resources on study skills, time management, note-taking, and learning strategies. Live, online tutoring is also available 24/7 in GeorgiaVIEW through tutor.com. For more information about any of the resources available, contact Amber Wheeler, Academic Support Director, at amber.wheeler@sgsc.edu or visit our webpage at http://www.sgsc.edu/current-students/academicsupportcenter.cms.

Reading Schedule

You need to have completed the readings prior to class meetings. 

LINKS to TEXTS

 

Theme: Heroes

Theme: Love and Sex

 

 

 

Class meets on Mondays only (unless otherwise notified)

Week

Date

Assignments

First day of class

Review Syllabus

Introduction to Heroic and Erotic Literature

Instructions for Annotated Bibliography and Paper

 

1

Jan. 9

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

1

Jan. 13

D 1 due: Introduction

Gilgamesh: Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7

2

Wed.

Jan. 18

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

2

Jan. 20

D 2 due: Gilgamesh

Hebrew Poetry: Song of Songs

Lesbian Poetry: Sappho and Katherine Fowler Phillips

3

Jan. 23

 

Do an AB entry for one article about Gilgamesh, The Song of Songs, Sappho, or Katherine Fowler Phillips; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 1”

3

Jan. 27

Annotated Bibliography entry #1

The Ramayana

4

Jan. 30

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

 

 

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 1

4

Feb. 3

D 3 due:  The Song of Songs, Sappho, or Katherine Fowler Phillips

 

Test 1 opens

Iliad: Books 1, 3, and 6

5

Feb. 6

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Ramayana or The Iliad; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 2”

5

Feb. 10

Annotated Bibliography entry #2

Iliad: Books 18, 22, and 24

6

Feb. 13

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

6

Feb. 17

D 4 due: The Iliad

The Symposium: Speeches by Phaedrus, Pausanias, and Aristophanes

7

Feb. 20

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Symposium; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 3”

 

Choose a Topic for your paper from the approved list of Paper Topics on my webpage; Submit to the Drop Box in GeorgiaView

7

Feb. 24

Annotated Bibliography entry #3

 

 

Paper Topic

The Symposium: Speeches by Socrates and Alcibiades

8

Feb. 27

 

 

 

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 2

8

Mar. 3

D 5 due: Symposium

 

Test 2 opens

Aeneid Books 1-4

9

Mar. 6

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Aeneid; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 4”

9

Mar. 10

Annotated Bibliography entry #4

SPRING BREAK

10

Mar. 13-17

 

Aeneid Books 9-12

11

Mar. 20

 

 

11

Mar. 24

D 6 due: The Aeneid

Art of Love

12

Mar. 27

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Art of Love; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 5”

 

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 3

 

12

Mar. 31

Annotated Bibliography entry #5

 

Test 3 opens

Le Morte D’Arthur: Books 1, 3, 8, 11, and 21

13

Apr. 3

 

 

13

Apr. 7

D 7 due: Art of Love and Morte D’Arthur

Le Morte D’Arthur: Book 4

Pillow Book

14

Apr. 10

 

Do 5 AB entries on your Paper Topic; submit to GeorgiaView Drop Box

14

Apr. 14

Completed Annotated

Bibliography on your Paper Topic

Lays of Marie de France: Guigemar and Lanval

15

Apr. 17

 

 

15

Apr. 21

D 8 due: Courtly Love

The Miller’s Tale

16

Apr. 24

 

Finals Week – no class meetings

No Late Papers // No Exceptions

 

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 4 and Final Exam

16

Apr. 28

Paper due

 

Test 4 opens

 

Final Exam opens

 

Finals Week – no class meetings

 

All Tests including Final due May 4

 

May 4

 

 

Class meets on Tuesdays only (unless otherwise notified)

 

Week

Date

Assignments

First day of class

Review Syllabus

Introduction to Heroic and Erotic Literature

Instructions for Annotated Bibliography and Paper

1

Jan. 10

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

1

Jan. 13

D 1 due: Introduction

Gilgamesh: Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7

2

Jan. 17

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

2

Jan. 20

D 2 due: Gilgamesh

Hebrew Poetry: Song of Songs

Lesbian Poetry: Sappho and Katherine Fowler Phillips

3

Jan. 24

 

Do an AB entry for one article about Gilgamesh, The Song of Songs, Sappho, or Katherine Fowler Phillips; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 1”

3

Jan. 27

Annotated Bibliography entry #1

The Ramayana

4

Jan. 31

 

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

 

 See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 1

4

Feb. 3

D 3 due:  The Song of Songs, Sappho, or Katherine Fowler Phillips

 

Test 1 opens

Iliad: Books 1, 3, and 6

5

Feb. 7

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Ramayana or The Iliad; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 2”

5

Feb. 10

Annotated Bibliography entry #2

Iliad: Books 18, 22, and 24

6

Feb. 14

 

See GeorgiaView “Discussions” for instructions

6

Feb. 17

D 4 due: The Iliad

The Symposium: Speeches by Phaedrus, Pausanias, and Aristophanes

7

Feb. 21

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Symposium; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 3”

 

Choose a Topic for your paper from the approved list of Paper Topics on my webpage; Submit to the Drop Box in GeorgiaView

7

Feb. 24

Annotated Bibliography entry #3

 

 

Paper Topic

The Symposium: Speeches by Socrates and Alcibiades

8

Feb. 28

 

 

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 2

8

Mar. 3

D 5 due: Symposium

Test 2 opens

Aeneid Books 1-4

9

Mar. 7

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Aeneid; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 4”

9

Mar. 10

Annotated Bibliography entry #4

SPRING BREAK

10

Mar. 13-17

 

Aeneid Books 9-12

11

Mar. 21

 

 

11

Mar. 24

D 6 due: The Aeneid

Art of Love

12

Mar. 28

 

Do an AB entry for one article about The Art of Love; submit to GeorgiaView drop box for “AB 5”

 See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 3

12

Mar. 31

Annotated Bibliography entry #5

Test 3 opens

Le Morte D’Arthur: Books 1, 3, 8, 11, and 21

13

Apr. 4

 

 

13

Apr. 7

D 7 due: Art of Love and Morte D’Arthur

Le Morte D’Arthur: Book 4

Pillow Book

14

Apr. 11

 

Do 5 AB entries on your Paper Topic; submit to GeorgiaView Drop Box

14

Apr. 14

Completed Annotated

Bibliography on your Paper Topic

Lays of Marie de France: Guigemar and Lanval

15

Apr. 18

 

 

15

Apr. 21

D 8 due: Courtly Love

The Miller’s Tale

16

Apr. 25

 

Finals Week – no class meetings

No Late Papers // No Exceptions

See GeorgiaView “Quizzes” for Test 4 and Final Exam

16

Apr. 28

Paper due

 

Test 4 opens

Final Exam opens

 

Finals Week – no class meetings

 

All Tests including Final due May 4

 

May 4

 

 

 


 
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