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Hybrid Course Syllabus LIT201 – Introduction to Literature

Hybrid Course Syllabus – LIT201 Introduction to Literature 1 Updated 1/16/2019

Course Identification Title Introduction to Literature

Section LIT201

Pre-requisites N/A

Location Online and On Campus

Course Format Hybrid

Credit Hours 3

Instructor Information Name Philip Cunill

Email [email protected]

Phone 786-514-1045

Course Description This course shows the general student how to understand the distinctive forms and meanings of poems, plays, and fiction, and key notions such as character, plot, and imagery. Works illustrate individual and social experiences at different places and times in the global community. This course develops and reinforces written communication skills. Topics in Literature shall be discussed from a multicultural perspective to help students to enlarge their multicultural views.

Course Overview Introduction to Literature seeks to stimulate the interest in reading literature for pleasure and intellectual entertainment, and show the basic and distinctive structures of fiction, poetry, and drama. It also seeks to develop students’ interpreting skills through the study of varied literary texts from multicultural environments. The study of the elements of literary analysis such as character, setting, plot, conflict, climax, theme, and point of view will promote the acquisition of these skills and develop critical thinking in other areas as well. The course seeks to expand knowledge of these multicultural environments through its literature.

Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes  Developing interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama.  Promoting cultural knowledge through the study of literature.  Understanding of the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts.  Developing the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis.

Course Instructional Methods This course will be Hybrid, which is a mix of Online and On Campus sessions. It will be taught using a variety of instructional methods including but not limited to lecture, class discussion, small group work, project creation, electronic discussion, presentations, and role-plays.

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Textbooks and Materials List of Textbooks No textbooks are required for this course.

Required Reading

All of the stories the students are required to read and answer questions on are described in detail in this syllabus. Readings can be found on Blackboard.

Suggested Reading Other works or articles directly related to stories studied may be suggested.

Other Resources Other sources that could be insightful to issues discussed may be recommended.

Course Resources Labs/Learning Centers Computers, laptops, and iPads with access to the Internet will suffice.

HW/SW Requirements Not necessary.

Technical Support Information

Each student will be assigned a Peer Mentor. Please direct any questions to your mentor, who will ensure you receive the technical support you need. If you are unable to reach your peer mentor, please email our Student Support Specialist (SSS), Timothy du Vall-Brown, at [email protected]. If needed, you can reach Dr. Dale Dan at [email protected] or 561-635-8121

Grading Method and Scale Course Grading Scale

A Superior 90-100 Points

B Satisfactory 80-89 Points

C Unsatisfactory 70-79 Points

D Deficient 60-69 Point

F Failure 0-59 Points

I Incomplete 0 Points

P Pass 0 Points

AU Audit 0 Points

NP Non-Pass 0 Points

NG Final grade not reported by faculty 0 Points

W Withdrawal 0 Points

AW Administrative Withdrawal 0 Points

Grading criteria:

Weekly Discussions 14 Points

Weekly Assignments 14 Points

Midterm 30 Points

Final Exam 30 Points

Quizzes & Essays 12 Points

TOTAL 100%

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Course Policies Attendance Policy Class attendance is mandatory. Students are required to "attend", and have

active participation in the course, meaning to log-on to the course, and interact through communication mediums, such as virtual chats, assignments, forums, examinations, and other activities described in the course syllabus. Students who do not log-on to the course will be reported as No-Show (NS) and may be administratively withdrawn from the course.

An online course is considered "meeting" at least once per week. Students who do not adhere to submission of assignments, class participation, or contact the instructor within a 7-day period (or the time frame established within the course schedule by the instructor) will receive an unexcused absence. Online courses will, at a minimum, have weekly assignments, meetings, or mechanisms for student’s participation, which will be documented. In addition to the institution’s attendance policy, programs, courses, and/or instructors may have additional attendance guidelines and requirements. Please refer to the course syllabus for more specific guidelines.

Hybrid and Web-Assisted courses have classroom and online attendance requirements. Please refer to the course syllabus for more specific information about these attendance requirements.

Participation Policy Students will need to follow the class attendance guidelines set by the pertinent sections of the CAU catalog. Students who fail to attend or participate online for the first two weeks will be reported as No-Shows (NS) and will not be able to complete the course during that semester. Students may only “drop” or voluntarily withdraw (W) from the course until the deadlines established in the CAU Academic Calendar for each semester, and subject to the approval of the Business Department. Students who fail to attend three lecture sessions during the course of the module will receive either an Administrative Withdrawal (AW), an Incomplete (I), or a Failing (F) grade depending on the nature and timing of the absence. Students who receive an Incomplete (I) must complete the requirements for the course during the following academic semester.

Syllabus Change Policy

Serious effort and consideration were used in formulating the syllabus presented in this course. While viewed as an educational contract between the professor and student, unforeseen events may cause changes to the scheduling of exercises, quizzes, etc. Every effort will be made NOT to change scheduled items. Nonetheless, the professor reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to best fulfill the course objectives. Students registered for this course will be made aware of any changes in a timely fashion using reasonable means.

Incomplete Policy

Students with satisfactory work in a course who, due to extenuating circumstances, cannot complete the required coursework during the session may, as approved by the professor, receive a grade of “I” (Incomplete) together with a letter grade indicating the level of performance on the work accomplished factoring in the impact of non-completion of the work pending. Acceptable reasons to be considered by the professor for assigning

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grades of “I” include serious illness, accident or hospitalization of the student, their dependents, spouse or significant other, natural disasters, military mobilization, or a court ordered appearance. Any other hardship circumstances must be approved by the Chancellor. Written proof of evidence is required in all cases except for natural disasters. Under no circumstances will an incomplete grade be assigned for remedial purposes, or for reasons not specified in this section.

Each grade of “I” must be removed during the session following its receipt. After the time limit has elapsed, the letter grade accompanying the “I” will automatically become the final grade if the course requirements have not been fulfilled. It is the student’s responsibility to take the necessary action to have an “I” grade removed by processing the appropriate change of grade form through the Registrar’s Office. There will be an administrative fee for the removal of each “I” grade. Incomplete grades will not be taken into consideration for the grade point average (GPA) during any session in which an “I” is obtained. Students are not required to repeat the registration process for the courses in which an “I” grade is awarded.

Any student who, in a given session, receives two or more grades of “I” may register for no more than 6 credit hours during the following session, unless authorized by the Program Director.

Drop and Add Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to verify, with the Academic Calendar, the drop and add period for each academic session. A fee is required for each class dropped or added. Added courses after the first day of class must be paid in full, unless the cost of the added courses is covered by financial aid.

Please be advised that the drop/add process is completed at the Finance Office. The drop/add process is not considered official until the student has made payment for the added course(s) or requested reimbursement for the dropped course(s) at the Finance Office.

Withdrawal Policy

Administrative withdrawal may occur when the student is not in compliance with the attendance policy. Administrative withdrawal will also apply to students who do not comply with the fees and payment arrangements made upon enrollment. Administrative withdrawals due to nonattendance are only given up to the period of the midterm evaluation. After this period has passed, it is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. If the student does not officially withdraw after the period of the midterm evaluation, the student will receive a failing grade and must retake the course in its entirety. An administrative withdrawal does not exempt the student from any financial obligations incurred.

Make-up Assignment Policy

All assignments required for course completion are due on the dates provided in this syllabus; no exceptions. Assignments that are not completed by the timeline set forth in this syllabus will not be considered for grading. Medical and/or extraordinary circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be approved by the professor, with point deductions.

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Academic Dishonesty Policy

Students are expected to conduct their academic affairs in a forthright and honest manner. Cheating, plagiarism, and any other misrepresentation of work are prohibited. AU considers an act of academic dishonesty, punishable under the General Policies and Disciplinary Procedures Manual as a major violation, submitting work which has already been presented to another professor or professional, or representing it as an original work to be graded or considered as part of required coursework, seminar or workshop, without the specific knowledge and consent of the professor, as to the fact that the work has already been presented or handled by them or by another student, to the same or to another professor or professional in another course, seminar, or workshop for any other purpose.

Copyright Policy

Violation of Copyright Laws: Copying or using copyrighted material without the proper authorization, not qualified under the fair use dispositions, is prohibited. The use of AU property or equipment for said purpose constitutes a separate offense punishable as a major violation.

ADA Policy

AU does not discriminate against any otherwise eligible student with special needs and/or conditions and who meets program and professional performance standards and expectations. Students seeking special accommodations must make their needs known to the Office of Student Services to explore and seek options for reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodations must be prospective and must be formally initiated by the student. The term “reasonable accommodation” may include making existing facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and/or providing services that do not represent undue hardship to the University. Undue hardship means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of the factors set forth. The Director of Student Services is the official coordinator of services for formally identified disabled students at AU under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Other Course Policies The professor and the students are committed to abide by the policies and principles established in the Faculty Handbook, the Student Handbook, the CAU Catalog, and the General Policies and Procedures Manual. The adult learner is expected to handle any requests, claims, grievances, and complaints in accordance with the guidelines established in such documents. The student’s work is valued and will be respectfully treated as college-level work. The facilitator will evaluate them from that perspective and will make appropriate documented comments and suggestions.

Course Schedule & Assignments The following is a detailed list of activities, major topics and themes, reading assignments, and due dates for all exams, scheduled quizzes, papers, projects, assignments, labs, etc. Please note that for all online weeks – there will be at least one gradable item such as a quiz, assignment etc. This confirms the student’s active attendance for these weeks.

WEEK 1 – On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

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Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Lecture Introduction. Review of syllabus and course description. Concept of literature. Presentation and discussion of the “Elements of Literary Analysis” chart. Presentation of author Ernest Hemingway.

Assigned reading(s) Handout “Elements of Literary Analysis.” Ernest Hemingway. Read and comment on his story “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber.” Available at www.english.untedu/-simpkins/macomber.pdf

Discussion Reflections on relationship between psychology and literature (Students will be asked to reflect on this topic one week prior to the start of class. We will email to students).

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 2.

WEEK 2 – Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

N/A

Lecture Presentation of author Milan Kundera.

Assigned reading(s) Milan Kundera. Read and comment on “The Hitchhiking Game.” Available at https://classic.esquire.com/article/1974/4/1/the-hitchhiking-game.

Discussion Discussion on “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” referring to the questions stated in your online classroom. Be prepared to discuss questions on story and chart on ”Elements of Literary Analysis” as applied to the story.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed in week 3.

WEEK 3 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

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Homework submission

Hand in written answers to “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” from week 2.

Lecture Introduction of author Ryonosuke Akutagawa.

Assigned reading(s) Ryonosuke Akutagawa. Read and comment on his stories “Rashomon” and “In the Grove”.

Discussion Discussion on “The Hitchhiking Game”. Additional focus on comparing both stories’ treatment on the theme of the clash or battle of the sexes. Affinities and differences.

Assignment(s) View passage of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s classic film “Rashomon” (The complete film can be seen at https://archive.org/details/dom-24164-rashomon#). Handout: questions on stories to be answered and discussed online in week 4.

WEEK 4 - Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

After discussion with your classmates, please submit your written answers on “The Hitchhiking Game” in your online classroom. You are also required to submit a hard copy so that I can comment on your work.

Lecture Introduction of author Somerset Maugham.

Assigned reading(s) Somerset Maugham. Read and comment on his stories “Louise” and “Appearance and Reality”.

Discussion Discussion on “Rashomon” and “In the Grove” and comparison of stories with Kurosawa’s film. Focus on how Kurosawa fused stories and themes into his film, and chart on ”Elements of Literary Analysis” as applied to the story.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on stories to be answered and discussed online in week 5.

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WEEK 5 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Hand in written questions on “Rashomon” and “In a Grove”.

Lecture Introduction of author Jack London.

Assigned reading(s) Jack London. Read and comment on “To Build a Fire.” Available at https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/to-build-a-fire.pdf

Discussion Discussion on “Louise” and “Appearance and Reality”; focus on how humor is created through irony and satire in exploring social hypocrisy.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 6. Quiz on stories “The Short Happy Life of Francis”, “The Hitchhiking Game”, “Rashomon” and “In the Grove”.

WEEK 6 - Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

N/A

Lecture Presentation of author Edgar Allan Poe. Review of quiz and topics from other stories.

Assigned reading(s) Edgar Allan Poe. Read and comment on “The Cask of Amontillado”. Available at: http://www.poedecoder.com/Qrisse/works/amontillado.php

Discussion Discussion on questions on “To Build a Fire”. Focus on theme man versus nature as presented by London in his story.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 8 (due to midterm exam schedule).

WEEK 7 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context

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Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Submit written questions on “Louise” and “Appearance and Reality” in your online classroom.

Lecture N/A

Assigned reading(s) N/A

Discussion N/A

Assignment(s) Midterm exam. Exam will include all stories read and discussed. It will have three parts: multiple choice, questions answered briefly, and essay on one of these topics:

1) In “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” Ernest Hemingway presents the theme of the basic dignity and courage a man must have to face even the most adverse conditions. A man must have these qualities, or acquire them. This is exemplified by Wilson when he says: “Fear gone like an apparition. Something else grew in its place. Main thing a man had. Made him into a man.” How does Hemingway develop this theme through the ideas and events described in the story?

2) “The Hitchhiking Game” explores the theme of jealousy. Initially the young fiancée feels jealous of her lover because of his numerous sexual encounters. However, this feeling of jealousy shifts to the man by the end of the story. What has caused this change in the couple? Has the change been influenced by the role-playing game they have engaged in? Analyze this situation and give your opinion on what the author Kundera is expressing.

3) Akutagawa explores the nature of truth and the possibility of knowing truth objectively in his story “In the Grove.” How does the author present this theme through the events and the characters of the story?

4) Somerset Maugham uses irony and satire to structure his story “Louise.” How do the main characters contribute to this structure? What about the plot and point of view? One aspect is the question of Louise’s true nature. Is she faking? Is she really ill? Or both? How do these elements come together to create a literary work? Give your opinion on this story.

5) “Appearance and Reality” presents its main theme in its title. Somerset Maugham, the author, explicitly refers to this in the story: “There is no excuse for my making use of the title of so celebrated a book except that it so admirably suits my story.” How does the author develop this theme through the main characters, plot, point of view, and other literary elements? What are the appearances? What is the reality? How does Maugham use different situations satirically to show social hypocrisy? Express your opinion.

6) How does Jack London develop his theme of survival under extreme conditions in “To Build a Fire”? Why did the story have that terrible outcome? Refer to man’s weaknesses and lack of judgment, and the objective harsh conditions and their consequences to explain this outcome.

WEEK 8 - Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works

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Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

N/A

Lecture Review of midterm exam. Presentation of author Stephen King.

Assigned reading(s) Stephen King. Read and comment on “The Ledge”.

Discussion Discussion on questions on “The Cask of Amontillado”. Focus on how irony plays an important role in increasing the feeling of horror.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed on campus in week 9.

WEEK 9 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Submit written questions on “To Build A Fire” in our online classroom and in person. Hand in written questions on “The Cask of Amontillado”.

Lecture Presentation of author Ernest Gaines.

Assigned reading(s) Ernest Gaines. Read and comment on “The Sky Is Gray”.

Discussion Discussion on questions on “The Ledge”. Focus on how the main characters of “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Ledge“ share deep similarities despite living in completely differently times.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 10.

WEEK 10 - Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Respond to questions on ”The Ledge”. The questions are also listed in your online classroom. You are also required to submit a hard copy so that I can comment on your work.

Lecture Presentation of author Alice Walker.

Assigned reading(s) Alice Walker. Read and comment on “Everyday Use”. Available at: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug97/quilt/walker.html

Discussion Discussion of “The Sky Is Gray.” Focus on how the story combines diverse themes like coming of age, but essentially within the Afro American experience.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 11.

WEEK 11 - On Campus

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ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Hand in written answers for “The Sky Is Gray”.

Lecture Presentation of author Chinua Achebe. Importance of his novel “Things Fall Apart” in African literature.

Assigned reading(s) Chinua Achebe. Read and comment on “Vengeful Creditor”.

Discussion Discussion of “Everyday Use”. Focus on symbolical meaning of the quilt.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed online in week 12.

WEEK 12 – Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Questions on “Everyday Use”. The questions are also listed in your online classroom. You are also required to submit a hard copy so that I can comment on your work.

Lecture Presentation of author Nadine Gordimer.

Assigned reading(s) Nadine Gordimer. Read and comment on “City and Country Lovers”.

Discussion Discussion of “Vengeful Creditor”. Focus on the motivations the protagonist Veronica had to attempt her act of violence.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on story to be answered and discussed on campus in week 13.

WEEK 13 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Questions on “Everyday Use”. Hand in written questions on “Vengeful Creditor”.

Lecture Presentation of playwright Tennesse Williams.

Assigned reading(s) Tennesse Williams. Read and comment on selection of his play “A Streetcar named Desire”.

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Discussion Discussion of “City and Country Lovers”. Focus on how a regime like apartheid can deeply impact a society, as seen through literature. Comparison between play and classic film version by director Elia Kazan.

Assignment(s) Handout: questions on film, which the students can view on YouTube.

WEEK 14 - Online ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

Questions on “City and Country Lovers”. The questions are also listed in your online classroom. You are also required to submit a hard copy so that I can comment on your work.

Lecture Viewing film “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Elia Kazan. Students required to be prepared to discuss questions on film.

Assigned reading(s) N/A

Discussion Discussion on film “A Streetcar Named Desire”. Contrast between main characters Blanche Dubois (Vivian Leigh) and Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando) and their views on life.

Assignment(s) Review for final exam.

WEEK 15 - On Campus ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

Objectives Develop interest in all forms of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama – noting difference among authors Promote cultural knowledge through the study of literature – each author’s work is based on their culture and context Understand the elements of literary analysis to develop interpreting skills of literary texts – how these elements apply to each author and their works Develop the ability to express ideas accurately through literary analysis as you study this week’s author(s)

Homework submission

N/A

Lecture N/A

Assigned reading(s) N/A

Discussion N/A

Assignment(s) Final Exam will include all stories read and discussed (and film “A Streetcar Named Desire”) except those included in the Midterm Exam. It will have three parts: multiple choice, questions answered briefly and essay on one of these topics:

1) In spite of the great differences that exist between the stories “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Ledge,” and the styles of their respective authors, Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King, there are similarities that link both stories in regards to theme and characters. Taking this into account, compare these works.

2) Nadine Gordimer’s story “Town and Country Lovers” explores the profound influence that a racist society has on personal relationships, and specifically on interracial love affairs. Analyze how the lovers in this tale are affected by the South African apartheid regime.

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3) The theme of the coming of age of an eight-year old Afro American boy is poignantly presented in “The Sky Is Gray.” How does the author Ernest J. Gaines develop this theme? How does the reader know the child is learning and can hope he will grow into an upright, mature person?

4) Alice Walker presents the conflict of tradition versus progress when she analyzes the meaning of heritage in her story “Everyday Use.” How does she present this theme through her story?

5) In “A Streetcar Named Desire” there is a battle between Stanley Kowalski and Blanche Dubois for the soul and possession of Stella, Stanley’s wife and Blanche’s sister. How does this battle unfold and how is it influenced by the personalities of Stanley and Blanche?

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