Prof. Pericles Lewis
Literature 438b/English 432b
TTh 11:30-12:45
Syllabus for after spring break
March 1, 2007
The Modern European Novel
Assignments, grades, and due dates
For all students: participation in class and in on-line discussion forum: 25%
For English majors and senior seminar essay writers in the Literature Major:
Bibliography and outline, due February 9, and rough draft, due March 30: 15%
Final essay, due April 27: 60%
For other Lit Majors: 3 short essays (6-8 pages), due Feb. 9, March 30, and April 27: 25% each
Readings
March
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Th
F
27
29
30
April
T
3
Thomas Mann, The Magic Mountain, parts 1, 2, and 3
The Magic Mountain, part 4
Second short paper or rough draft of senior seminar essay due
Th
5
The Magic Mountain, part 5
Brief presentations on senior essays begin
The Magic Mountain, part 6
T
Th
10
12
The Magic Mountain, part 7
Continuation of part 7 of Magic Mountain or opening discussion of The Waves
T
Th
17
19
Virginia Woolf, The Waves, first third
Class cancelled
T
Th
24
26
The Waves, second third
The Waves, final third
F
27
Third short paper or final draft of senior seminar essay due
May
T
1
Concluding class; reading from “Penelope”