PERIOD THREE:
MODERNISM (1914‑1945)
What students should learn during
the study of this period:
1. These
authors and their major works:
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1.W.H. Auden |
2.Samuel Beckett |
3.T.S. Eliot |
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4.Ted Hughes |
5.James Joyce |
6.Philip Larkin |
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7.Ezra Pound |
8.Dylan Thomas |
9.Robert Graves |
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10.D. H. Lawrence |
11.Wyndham Lewis |
12.George Orwell |
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13.Edith Sitwell |
14.Stephen Spender
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15.Tom Stoppard |
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16.J.M. Synge |
17.J.R.R. Tolkien |
18.Derek Walcott |
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19.Evelyn Waugh |
|
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2. These literary and cultural
terms:
|
1.Bolshevism |
2.Cubism |
3.Fascism |
|
4.Marxism |
5.Psychoanalysis |
6.Dadaism |
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7.Formalism |
8.Free Vesre |
9.Futurism |
|
10.Minimalism |
11.Relativism |
12.Stream of
Consciousness |
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13.Structuralism |
14.Surrealism |
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TENTATIVE
OUTLINE OF COURSE WORK: CHECK BB CALENDAR
FOR
CURRENT/UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE
WEEKS 1-4:
PERIOD ONE: ROMANTICISM (1789-1832)
Week 1---Aug
26: Introduction to Course. Assessment test (no grade).
Week
2---Sept 2: Older Romantics
Week
3---Sept 9: Younger Romantics
Week
4---Sept 16: Other Romantics
WEEKs 5-11:
PERIOD TWO: VICTORIANISM (1832-1914)
Week 5—Sept
23: TEST 1. Then Introduction to
Victorianism
Week
6---Sept 30: Library Work
Week 7---Oct
7: Victorians, pt 1.
Week 8---Oct
14: Victorians. contd.
Week 9---Oct
21: Victorians, contd.
Week
10---Oct 28: Finish Victorians.
Week
11---Nov 2: Edwardians and Georgians
WEEKS 12-16:
PERIOD THREE: MODER
Week
12---Nov 9: TEST 2. Major Early Modernists: Bloomsbury, Eliot, Joyce. Essays
and Extra Credit due.
Week
13---Nov 16: Major Later Modernists: Auden,
Thomas.
Week 14---Nov. 23: Thanksgiving
Week 15---Nov 30: Test 3. Review for Final Exam
Week
16---Dec 2: Study Day
Week
17---Final Exam
VI. Student
Learning Outcomes and Instructional Goals for Sophomore English Courses
A. State/Institutional
Goals: Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board (THECB) Exemplary Objectives for Humanities and Performing
Arts:
1. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and
variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. To understand those works as expressions of
individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3.
To respond critically to works in the
arts and humanities.
4. To engage in the creative process or
interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual demands
required of the author or visual or performing artist.
5.
To articulate an informed personal
reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6.
To develop an appreciation for the
aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
7.
To demonstrate knowledge of the influence
of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
B.
Departmental Goals: Student Learning
Outcomes for English (SLO’s)
SLO
1—Students will be able to interpret and analyze a text using different
approaches from literary, rhetorical and/or linguistic theories.
SLO
2—Students in certification tracks will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
areas of writing, literature, reading, oral communication, media literacy, and
English language arts pedagogy.
SLO 3—Recent
graduates who majored in English will demonstrate satisfaction with the
programs in the English Department.
SLO
4---Students will be able to use discipline-appropriate technology applications
(such as library databases, computer applications, Internet research, non-print
media, multi-media applications, desktop publishing, WebCT, course-based
electronic communication, etc.) in preparation and presentation of course
projects.
C. English
Department Goals for Sophomore English:
In sophomore
literature courses, students will
1.
amplify reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
developed in English 1301 and 1302.
(THECB 3; SLO 1,2,3,4)
2.
understand and appreciate great writers and great works in
imaginative literature in a variety of literary genres and literary
periods. (THECB 1; SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
3.
understand the basic principles of literary language and analysis (THECB 4, 6; SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
4.
understand that literary study may be directed by a variety
of analytical approaches, including but not limited to historical,
psychological, biographical, social, and feminist approaches; (THECB 2, 5, 7; SLO 1, 3, 4)
5.
understand the influence of literature on intercultural
understanding and on appreciation of the individual’s culture (THECB 7; SLO 1,
3, 4)
6.
develop an aesthetic appreciation of literature (THECB 5, 6;
SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
D.
Instructor’s Course Objectives:
1. To give
the student a general sense of a culture that serves as the basis for many
American institutions. (THECB 1, 2, 5, 7; SLO 1, 3, 4)
2. To introduce
students to a wide variety of authors and works, the knowledge of which will
aid the student in becoming "culturally literate." Cultural
literacy--and the lack of it--can impact the student politically, personally,
socially, and economically. (CB 1, 2, 5, 7; SLO 1, 3, 4)
3. To
introduce to students literary techniques and devices that characterize not
only English literature but literature from almost any culture. (CB 1, 2, 3, 5,
7; SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
4. To enhance students' writing
skills. (THECB 3, 4, 5; SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
5. To
encourage students to think about their own culture by seeing it in relation to
the authors, works, and history examined in this class. (THECB 1, 2, 5, 7; SLO
1, 3, 4)
6. Prepare
students to analyze in-depth works of literature. (THECB 3, 4; SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
UPDATES:
Review below for updated university policies:
COVID-19 RESOURCES: Required on all syllabi. Do not
modify.
Please
visit the UTRGV COVID-19 protocols web page
for the most up-to-date COVID-19 campus information and resources. The COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) web page offers additional guidance to
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Vaccine, please visit the UTRGV Vaccine web page.
|
Core
Objectives |
UTRGV
Student Learning Outcome Statement |
Core
Area Requiring this SLO |
|
Critical
Thinking |
Students will demonstrate comprehension of a
variety of written texts and other information sources by analyzing and
evaluating the logic, validity, and relevance of the information in them to
solve challenging problems, to arrive at well-reasoned conclusions, and to
develop and explore new questions. |
All Core Areas |
|
Communication
Skills |
Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt
their communications to a particular context, audience, and purpose using
language, genre conventions, and sources appropriate to a specific discipline
and/or communication task. |
All Core Areas |
|
Empirical
& Quantitative Skills |
Students will be able to make and communicate
informed conclusions and predictions based on the interpretation,
manipulation, and analysis of empirical and quantitative data. |
Math, Life & Physical Sciences, Social
& Behavioral Sciences |
|
Teamwork |
Students will collaborate effectively with
others to solve problems and complete projects while demonstrating respect
for a diversity of perspectives. |
Communication, Life & Physical Sciences,
Creative Arts |
|
Social
Responsibility |
Students will recognize and describe cultural
diversity, the role of civic engagement in society, and the link between
ethics and behavior. |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture; Creative
Arts; American History; Government & Political Science; Social &
Behavioral Sciences |
|
Personal
Responsibility |
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the
range of human values and beliefs that they draw upon to connect choices,
actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
Communication; Language, Philosophy, &
Culture; American History; Government & Political Science |
The
use of classroom recordings is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV’s acceptable-use policy, and UTRGV HOP Policy STU
02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be
kept and stored by UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your
instructor will not share the recordings of your class activities outside of
course participants, which include your fellow students, teaching assistants,
or graduate assistants, and any guest faculty or community-based learning
partners with whom we may engage during a class session. You may not share recordings outside of this
course. Doing so may result in disciplinary action under UTRGV HOP
Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Recommended on all syllabi.
Members
of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code’s
shared values of honesty, integrity and mutual respect in our interactions and
relationships. In this regard, academic
integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as
much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and
integrity. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited
to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission
for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part
to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed
to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts
(Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic
Integrity Guidelines). All
violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and
Responsibilities through Vaqueros
Report It.
OTHER COURSE INFORMATION
In this section, please provide any other information that
is pertinent to your course and your expectations for students.
UTRGV POLICY STATEMENTS The UTRGV disability accommodation,
mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual misconduct statement are
required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such as
those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Required on all syllabi. Do not
modify.
Students with a documented
disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which
affects academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic
accommodations should contact Student Accessibility
Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for
accommodation requests to be considered for approval, the student must apply
using the mySAS
portal. and is
responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS.
Students are required to participate in an interactive discussion, or an intake
appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but
are not retroactive, meaning they are valid once approved by SAS. Please
contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience
a broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for
temporary accommodations.
Pregnancy,
Pregnancy-related, and Parenting Accommodations
Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on
pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking
accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting
(reasonably immediate postpartum period) should submit the request using the
form found at https://www.utrgv.edu/pregnancyandparenting
for review by Student Accessibility
Services.
Student
Accessibility Services:
Brownsville
Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 1.107 in the Music and Learning
Center building (BMSLC) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374
or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
Edinburg
Campus: Student Accessibility Services
is located in 108 University Center (EUCTR) and
can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY
COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Required
on all syllabi. Do not modify.
Students are encouraged to complete
an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu);
you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will
have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available on
or about:
Fall Module 1 (7 weeks) October 6-12, 2021
Fall Regular Term 2021 November 12- December 1,
2021
Fall Module 2 (7 weeks) December 1-7, 2021
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT and MANDATORY
REPORTING:
Required on all syllabi. Do not modify.
In
accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee”
for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report to the
Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity (OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance,
occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual misconduct, which
includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and
sexual harassment, about which she/he becomes aware during this course through
writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found
at www.utrgv.edu/equity,
including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of
UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment
that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free
from sexual misconduct, discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students,
faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they
can contact OVAVP (Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention) at
(956) 665-8287, (956) 882-8282, or OVAVP@utrgv.edu.
COURSE DROPS: Recommended on all syllabi; may be
modified by the instructor as long as it is consistent with UTRGV policy.
According
to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of
DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be
assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering
dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule
so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success.
The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students
may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses
dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward
the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to
students who take the same class for the third time.
STUDENT SERVICES: Recommended on all syllabi.
Students
who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to
paying for college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.
Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional
information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100
(Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email (ucentral@utrgv.edu)
or telephone: (956) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can
assist students with registration and admissions.
Students
seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition
to an instructor’s office hours. University Resources include the Advising
Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center.
The centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling
services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and student
employment. In addition, services such as the Food Pantry are also provided.
Locations are listed below.
|
Center
Name |
Brownsville
Campus |
Edinburg
Campus |
|
Advising
Center |
BMAIN 1.400 (956) 665-7120 |
EITTB 1.000 (956) 665-7120 |
|
Career
Center |
BINAB 1.105 (956) 882-5627 |
ESTAC 2.101 (956) 665-2243 |
|
Counseling
Center Mental
Health Counseling and
Related Services List |
BSTUN 2.10 (956) 882-3897 |
EUCTR 109 (956) 665-2574 |
|
Food
Pantry |
BCAVL 101 & 102 (956) 882-7126 |
EUCTR 114 |
|
Learning
Center |
BMSLC 2.118 (956) 882-8208 |
ELCTR 100 (956) 665-2585 |
|
Writing
Center |
BLIBR 3.206 (956) 882-7065 |
ESTAC 3.119 (956) 665-2538 |
The UTRGV academic calendar can be found on My.UTRGV at the bottom of the screen prior to login. Some important
dates for Fall 2021 include:
Fall Module 1
August 25 First
day of classes.
August 25 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 Module 1 classes.
October 5 Last
day to drop a class or withdraw.
October 13 Final
Exams (Term Ends)
October 15 Grades
Due at 3 p.m.
Fall Regular Term
August 23 First
day of classes.
August 26 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 classes.
November 10 Last
day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 2 Study
Day – NO classes
December 3-9 Final
Exams
December 13 Grades
Due at 3 p.m.
Fall Module 2
October 20 First
day of classes.
October 20 Last
day to add a class or register for Fall 2021 Module 2 classes.
November 30 Last
day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 8 Final
Exams (Term Ends)
December 10 Grades
Due at 3 p.m.
The Dean of Students office assists
students when they experience a challenge with an administrative process,
unexpected situation such as an illness, accident, or family situation, and
aids in resolving complaints. Additionally, the office facilitates student
academic related requests for religious accommodations, support students
formerly in foster care, helps to advocate on behalf of students and inform them
about their rights and responsibilities, and serves as a resource and support
for faculty and campus departments.
Vaqueros Report It
allows students, staff and faculty a way to report concern about the well-being
of a student, seek assistance in resolving a complaint, or report allegations
of behaviors contrary to community standards or campus policies.
The
Dean of Students can be reached by emailing dos@utrgv.edu,
by logging into Virtual Office hours
in which a representative is available Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00
p.m, or by visiting one of the following office locations: Cavalry (BCAVL) 204
or University Center (EUCTR 323). Phone: 956-665-2260.