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   |Read the syllabus carefully and completely.{{refn|It is imperative that you have the unit complete by the end of the first week of class. Failure to do so will have you reported as a no-show, and you will be removed from the class. If this happens, '''you will not be readmitted'''.}}
   |Read the syllabus carefully and completely.{{refn|It is imperative that you have the unit complete by the end of the first week of class. Failure to do so will have you reported as a no-show, and you will be removed from the class. If this happens, '''you will not be readmitted'''.}}
   |Read: “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” and “[[Writing in the Liberal Arts]].”{{refn|You ''must'' follow the writing conventions and guidelines outlined in this document, including the presentation of titles. This should all be review from ENGL 1102. {{crossreference|(See also the [[CompFAQ|Composition FAQ]].)}}}}
   |Read: “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” and “[[Writing in the Liberal Arts]].”{{refn|You ''must'' follow the writing conventions and guidelines outlined in this document, including the presentation of titles. This should all be review from ENGL 1102. {{crossreference|(See also the [[CompFAQ|Composition FAQ]].)}}}}
   |Take Introduction Quiz on D2L.|Register for [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Requirements#Packback|Packback]] if you have not already.{{refn|You should have received an invitation from Packback already, unless you just registered for the course. If you were not invited, please [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Instructor|let me know]].}}
   |Take Introduction Quiz on D2L.|Register for [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Requirements#Packback|Packback]] if you have not already.{{refn|You should have received an invitation from Packback, unless you just registered for the course. If you were not invited, please [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Instructor|let me know]].}}
   |Respond to Who are you? on Packback.{{refn|You will need to be signed in to Packback and have access to our course to post. Review [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Requirements#Packback|Packback]] for instructions.}}}}
   |Respond to Who are you? on Packback.{{refn|You will need to be signed in to Packback and have access to our course to post. Review [[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Requirements#Packback|Packback]] for instructions.}}
  |Complete [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#1. Orientation|Orientation for World Literature 1]].}}
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=====Epic Poetry=====
=====Epic Poetry=====
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   |Read [[Epic Poetry]].<ref name="bg">I post background materials on all of the texts for the class. This material takes the place of in-class lectures. I strongly recommend that you read it carefully to help you with your understanding of the literature and for your exams.</ref>
   |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#2. Epic Poetry|2. Epic Poetry]].}}
  |Respond: What is epic poetry?{{refn|Be sure you read the linked source before you attempt to take the quiz.}}
  |Take the Epic Poetry quiz on D2L.
  |Read ahead so that you can plan your work to meet deadlines. See specifically the weeks when the midterm and final are scheduled.}}
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=====''The Epic of Gilgamesh''=====
=====''The Epic of Gilgamesh''=====
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   |Read [[The Epic of Gilgamesh|''Gilgamesh'' background materials]].<ref name="bg" />
   |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#3. The Epic of Gilgamesh|3. ''The Epic of Gilgamesh'']].}}
  |Read ''The Epic of Gilgamesh'', translated by N. K. Sandars.
  |Take the ''Gilgamesh'' reading quiz on D2L.
  |Post about ''Gilgamesh'' on [https://app.packback.co/ PackBack].{{refn|Remember, you must post at least three times: ask one question and respond twice. This is the minimum participation on Packback to meet your writing requirement.}}
  |Since Spring Break is included this assignment, you might want to begin on your [[Short Lit Crit Response]], due at the end of the course.}}
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=====Homer, from the ''Iliad''=====
=====Homer, from the ''Iliad''=====
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   |Read [[Iliad|''Iliad'' background materials]].<ref name="bg" />
   |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#4. Homer’s Iliad|4. Homer’s ''Iliad'']].}}
  |Read books 1, 6, 16, and 22 of the ''Iliad''; translated by Robert Fagles.
  |Take the ''Iliad'' reading quiz on D2L.
  |Post to [https://app.packback.co/ PackBack].}}
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=====Homer, from the ''Odyssey''=====
=====Homer, from the ''Odyssey''=====
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   |Read [[Odyssey|''Odyssey'' background materials]].<ref name="bg" />
   |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#5b.|5b. Homer’s ''Odyssey'', Books 9–12]].}}{{A note}} Lessons 5a and 5c are ''not'' required.
  |Read books 9–12 of the ''Odyssey''; translated by Robert Fitzgerald.
  |Take the ''Odyssey'' reading quiz on D2L.
  |Post to [https://app.packback.co/ PackBack].}}
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=====Midterm Exam=====
=====Midterm Exam=====
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  |Read: [[CompFAQ/Essay Exam|How do I write strong essay exam answers?]]
  |Read: [[CompFAQ/Essay Exam#Crafting Strong Short Answers|How do I write strong exam short answers?]]
   |Take midterm exam on D2L. Be sure to read the directions carefully before you begin.}}
   |Take midterm exam on D2L. Be sure to read the directions carefully before you begin.}}
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=====Aristotle, from ''Poetics''=====
=====Aristotle, from ''Poetics''=====
{{bulleted list|Read “[[Greek Tragedy]]”|Read the [[Greek Tragedy/Poetics|excerpt from ''Poetics'']]|Watch [https://youtu.be/sNWrOuwzax8 “What is Theater?”]|Watch [https://youtu.be/VeTeK9kvxyo “Thespis, Athens, and The Origins of Greek Drama”]|Watch [https://youtu.be/nGlQkaoIfBI “Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle”] |Take Greek Tragedy quiz on D2L.|Post to PackBack.}}
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  |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#7. Greek Tragedy|7. Greek Tragedy]].}}
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=====Sophocles, ''Oedipus the King''=====
=====Sophocles, ''Oedipus the King''=====
{{bulleted list|Review [[Oedipus the King|''Oedipus the King'' background materials]].|Read the play; translated by Robert Fagles.|Take the ''OR'' reading quiz on D2L.|Post to [https://app.packback.co/ PackBack].}}
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  |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#8a.|8a. Sophocles’ ''Oedipus the King'']].}}{{A note}} Lesson 8b is ''not'' required.
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=====Euripides, ''Medea''=====
=====Euripides, ''Medea''=====
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   |Review [[Medea|''Medea'' background materials]].
   |Complete assignments under [[CompFAQ/Lit Survey/ENGL 2111#9a.|9a. Euripides’ ''Medea'']].}}{{A note}} Lesson 9b is ''not'' required.
  |Read the play; translated by Rex Warner.
  |Take the ''Medea'' reading quiz on D2L.
  |Post to [https://app.packback.co/ PackBack].}}
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=====Final Exam=====
=====Final Exam=====
{{bulleted list|Review the [[Writing on World Literature|background materials and study guides]].|Take exam on D2L.|Submit your [[Short Lit Crit Response|Lit-Crit Response]] on D2L.}}
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  |Read: [[CompFAQ/Essay Exam|How do I write strong essay exam answers?]]
  |Read: [[CompFAQ/Essay Exam#Crafting Strong Short Answers|How do I write strong exam short answers?]]
  |Take exam on D2L.
  |Submit your [[Short Lit Crit Response|Lit-Crit Response]] on D2L.}}
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Revision as of 10:54, 22 February 2024

This schedule represents the ideal outline for our study this semester. Yet, like all best-laid plans, we may not be able to keep up with our agenda. Please be flexible and try to look and read ahead whenever possible.

We will do our best to stick by this schedule, but I will inform you verbally, via an email, and/or a literal change to the schedule below whenever there is a deviation. Getting these updates is solely your responsibility. Therefore, this schedule is tentative and subject to change contingent upon the needs of the students and the professor, and dictated by time and other constraints which may affect the course. For face-to-face classes, this schedule reflects only an overview of the assigned reading and other major course assignments. It may not indicate specific class session assignments or activities. Specific in-class assignments may not be reflected on the schedule.

A term of Ovid, stories from the Metamorphoses for study and sight reading (1920) (14777879244).jpg

Overview and Instructions for Work

All assignments are due Tuesday evenings at 11:59 pm. Have the assigned text(s) read by Fridays at the latest, so you can post your questions and responses to Packback well ahead of the due date. Procrastination and posting at the last minute will earn you lower grades. I suggest the following work schedule for each week:

  • Wednesday: Begin reading the week’s text(s), including background materials; take notes as you read.
  • Friday/Saturday: Post your question to Packback.
  • Sunday: Finish the reading.
  • Monday: Participate in the discussion on Packback.
  • Tuesday: Add follow-up posts to Packback. (Remember: you must post one question and two responses each week on Packback.)

Look ahead and plan your reading accordingly. I have tried to keep reading to a minimum, but if you are a slower reader, like I am, you may want to plan out your reading schedule so that you can meet the course deadlines.

Week Date Assignments
1 Mar 6–12
Course Introduction
Epic Poetry
2 Mar 13–26
The Epic of Gilgamesh
3 Mar 27–Apr 2
Homer, from the Iliad
4 Apr 3–9
Homer, from the Odyssey
 note: Lessons 5a and 5c are not required.
5 Apr 10–16
Midterm Exam
Aristotle, from Poetics
6 Apr 17–23
Sophocles, Oedipus the King
 note: Lesson 8b is not required.
7 Apr 24–30
Euripides, Medea
 note: Lesson 9b is not required.
8 May 1–3
Final Exam



notes

  1. It is imperative that you have the unit complete by the end of the first week of class. Failure to do so will have you reported as a no-show, and you will be removed from the class. If this happens, you will not be readmitted.
  2. You must follow the writing conventions and guidelines outlined in this document, including the presentation of titles. This should all be review from ENGL 1102. (See also the Composition FAQ.)
  3. You should have received an invitation from Packback, unless you just registered for the course. If you were not invited, please let me know.
  4. You will need to be signed in to Packback and have access to our course to post. Review Packback for instructions.
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