Spring 2018 - ENGL 207 D100
Twentieth Century Literatures in English (3)
Class Number: 1361
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 14, 2018
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mary Ann Gillies
gillies@sfu.ca
Office: AQ 6145
Office Hours: Tues 2:30-3:30 Thurs 10:30-11:30
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Prerequisites:
Two 100 division English courses.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The study of twentieth century North American, British, and/or Post-colonial literatures. Breadth-Humanities.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course surveys literature that is written in English and published/produced during the twentieth century. It is impossible to capture the aesthetic ethos of such a varied and dynamic period; therefore, we will focus on one of the era’s dominant preoccupations: the quest for identity, be it individual, national, or literary. We start with a classic tale of Imperial adventure set in India; then engage with one of the most enduring fantasy worlds of the twentieth century. We move on to representations of mid to late twentieth century America and Canada, by an African American woman and a Métis woman, respectively. And we conclude with an early 21st century Scotish playwright’s acclaimed play about an iconic British regiment. During the course of studying these texts, students will become familiar with modernism, formalism, and postmodernism as literary movements and theoretical positions from which they may engage with the literatures they encounter. We will also seek to situate the literature in the context from which it emerged, reading it in light of our own context.
Grading
- Close Readings (2 @ 15% each) 30%
- Seminar Participation/quizzes 15%
- Essay (6-8 pages) 25%
- Final Exam 30%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
- Kipling, Rudyard Kim Broadview Press
- Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit HarperCollins
- Butler, Octavia Kindred Beacon Press
- Dumont, Marilyn A Really Good Brown Girl Brick Books
- Burke, Gregory Black Watch Faber & FaberISBN: 9780571274901
Texts will be read in the order listed; students are expected to have read Kim prior the first class.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.
For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.
Registrar Notes:
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