Spring 2020 - ENGL 359 E100
Studies in the Literature of British Columbia (4)
Class Number: 1440
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 17, 2020
Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Orion Kidder
okidder@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Two 100 division English courses, and two 200 division English courses.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The study of selected works of British Columbian literature.
COURSE DETAILS:
Vancouver Stories: Tales of the City in which We Live.
Vancouver has not, until recently, been a city that many people have chosen to write about, but that trend has changed. This course seeks out texts on Vancouver in order to understand not how outsiders see us, but how we see ourselves; every text on the course is written by a resident of the city. We will study short stories, novels, poetry, comics, and songs. Our goal is to sample many ways of looking at Vancouver: its social spaces, its history, its neighbourhoods, its architecture, and its physical presence. We will compare all of these perspectives on our city in order to reveal what truths each one highlights and, thus, the truths they correspondingly overlook.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Writing short- and middle-length research essays. Pre-writing, proofing, library research.
Grading
- Participation 15%
- Reading Quizzes 10%
- Essay #1 15%
- Annotated Bibliography 15%
- Essay #2 25%
- Final Exam 20%
REQUIREMENTS:
The course will consist of a short paper, an annotated bibliography, and a long paper. The short paper will be six to eight pages in length. The annotated bibliography will be the research component of the long paper, which will be ten to twelve pages. There will also be a final exam in the form of a take-home essay (three hours) and a participation mark for in-class discussions.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Lai, Larissa. The Tiger Flu. Arsenal Pulp Press. 2018.
ISBN: 9781551527314
Sam Weibe (ed). Vancouver Noir. Akashic Books. 2018.
ISBN: 9781617756597
Knight, Chelene. Dear Current Occupant. Book Thug. 2018.
ISBN: 9781771663908
Kirton, Jónína. An Honest Woman. Talon Books. 2017.
ISBN: 9781772011449
Thompson, Zac et al. The Dregs, Vol I. Black Mask.
ISBN: 9781628751840
Fu, Kim. The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore: A Novel. Harper Collins Canada.
ISBN: 9781443453592
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:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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