Course
Requirements
In this class, you will
be expected to:
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Keep up with the readings
and assignments, posting to the class Message Board on each of the assigned
readings.
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First
you'll answer the questions provided -- and make any other comments or
raise any other questions you wish.
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A
day or two later, you'll respond to specific comments by at least two of
your classmates.
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Read 4 novels, 2 novellas
& 3 short stories, posting your comments on them to the Message Board,
as described above.
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The novellas
and short stories are available online. See "Course Texts" on purchasing
the novels.
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Read other "background"
pieces and helpful web pages on the authors and works studied.
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Links
to these are provided on separate Author Pages.
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Write a brief report answering questions about the class
discussion so far.
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Write two literature papers,
each interpreting a different novel or novella that we have read.
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A
detailed paper plan must be submitted beforehand for feedback and advice.
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Take an online Midterm
Exam and an in-person Final Exam.
Each
Exam will include both a short-answer (closed-book) part and an essay (open-book)
part.
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