Summer 2021 - ENGL 438W E100
Topics in Modernism (4)
Class Number: 2591
Delivery Method: Remote
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mary Ann Gillies
gillies@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Wed. 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
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Prerequisites:
Two 300 division English courses, with one of ENGL 340, 347, or 354 strongly recommended. Reserved for English honours, major, joint major and minor students.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Addresses issues in Modernism. May include Canadian, British, American and other literatures. Students with credit for ENGL 338 or ENGL 348 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
Modernist literature was remarkably vibrant, complex and diverse. Indeed, contemporary scholarship about Modernism continues to debate the defintion of Modernism itself and the parameters that contribute to that definition. It is also the case that the literature we call Modernist constitutes only a small segment of the large amount of literature produced during the 20th century. In this course, we will take account of both of these circumstances by placing 4 texts that are considered exemplary British Modernist prose works in conversation with 2 texts that are considered masterpieces of British "popular" fiction of the era. Our goals in the course will be to examine all of these texts in the context of the key literary and cultural movements that constitute Modernism and to trace the ways that Modernist texts were influenced by "popular" literature and in turn the ways that they influenced "popular" literature.
Grading
- Seminar Participation (including attendance, quizzes and participation in discussions) 15%
- Reflective Reading Journal Part 1 (3 @ 250 words) 15%
- Reflective Reading Journal Part 2 (3 @ 250 words) 15%
- First Essay (5-7 pages) 15%
- Research Essay (10-12 pages) 40%
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, 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 class discussions. 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 Zoom for our weekly class synchronous discussions.
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
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
How to obtain the course texts:
I have placed an order with SFU's bookstore for 2 of the required texts (Rebecca West's The Return of the Soldier and Agatha Christie's Murder at the Vicarage).
You may purchase the other 4 required texts in print, digital PDF, or digital Epub versions directly from the Broadview Press website in Ontario. Here is the link for the course text package on the Broadview website: https://broadviewpress.com/product/english-438-topics-modernism/#tab-description This is for the print version and you're getting a discount in this price (4 books for the price of 3). Shipping is free for the print version if you input this code at check out where you are asked for a coupon: modernismfs.
All of these texts are also readily available at local libraries, bookstores and from online services. You are welcome to use other editions; however, please be aware that if you use other editions, pagination may be different and you will also not have the extra material that is contained in the Broadview editions.
REQUIRED READING:
| Conan Doyle, Arthur | The Sign of Four |
Broadview Press |
| Conrad, Joseph | Heart of Darkness | Broadview Press (Goonetilleke's 3rd ed.) |
| Joyce, James | Dubliners | Broadview Press |
| West, Rebecca | The Return of the Soldier | Penguin |
| Woolf, Virginia | Mrs. Dalloway | Broadview Press |
| Christie, Agatha | Murder at the Vicarage | HarperCollins |
Books will be read in the order they are listed above. There may also be additional material - critical articles - which will be posted in Canvas.
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).