Summer 2021 - ENGL 207 D100
Twentieth Century Literatures in English (3)
Class Number: 2292
Delivery Method: Remote
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mary Ann Gillies
gillies@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Wed 10:30-11:30 and by appt.
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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 Canada and America, by a Métis woman and an African American woman, respectively. And we conclude with an early 21st century Scottish 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 @ 20% each) 40%
- Term Defintions 20%
- Essay (6-8 pages) 25%
- Seminar Participation/quizzes 15%
NOTES:
Your enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study will entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.
Lectures will be asynchronous. Weekly class discussions and tutorials, on the other hand, will be synchronous.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class and/or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca, 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion. I am unable to grant accommodations for students unless they are deemed eligible by the Centre for Accessible Learning.
REQUIREMENTS:
Since Summer 2021 classses will continue to be delivered remotely, you’ll need a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera, and reliable internet access for this course. Although headsets are not a requirement for the course, some peope find that wearing a headset can be helpful in blocking out distractions. I expect that students will have their cameras on during our weekly class synchronous discussions and during tutorial discussions as well. If you feel uncomfortable with that requirement, please discuss your concerns with me during the first week of class so that we can find a solution.
Our course's Canvas page will the the hub for the course. This is where I will post recorded lectures, where assignment information may be found, and where online discussion will take place. We will use Zoom for our weekly class synchronous discussions and during tutorial discussions as well.
I recognize that for most of you (and for me) remote learning is not an ideal situation; however, it is the situation we continue to find ourselves in. We're all learning how to make this work and I will do my best to help each of you get the most out of this course.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
- Kipling, Rudyard Kim Broadview Press
- Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit HarperCollins
- Dumont, Marilyn A Really Good Brown Girl Brick Books
- Butler, Octavia Kindred Beacon Press
- Burke, Gregory Black Watch Faber & Faber ISBN: 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:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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
TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021
Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).