ENG 2205: World Literature Before 1660
“A Journey Through Time with Heroes and Zeroes”
2016 Term 3
Welcome to ENG 2205!
NOTE: For course syllabus posted prior to the
beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the
right to make minor changes prior to or during the
term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or
Blackboard announcement, when changes are made
in the requirements and/or grading of the course.
eTROY Courses at Troy University
All eTROY courses at Troy University utilize the
Blackboard Learning System. In every eTROY
course, students should read all information
presented in the Blackboard course site and
should periodically check for updates-at least
every 48 hours.
Remember: This is not a “correspondence
course” in which a student may work at his/her
own pace. Each week there are assignments,
online discussions, online activities and/or
exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at
the end of the syllabus for more information.
I love to travel, but I've never been a time
traveler. That's what we are going to do
for the next 9 weeks...travel through
literary time. We'll start...well, back while
it's still B.C., and we'll end up in the late
1600s. Wow! That's a long journey in a
short time! You'd better put on your
traveling shoes!
This course is designed to be your
introduction to attitudes, philosophies,
and reflections of life in world literary
masterpieces from the ancient world,
Middle Ages, and Renaissance.
I'm really looking forward to the class. I
have done a little highway construction,
so if you have questions, please don't
hesitate to ask me. I am sure I might have
a few bumps I missed.
Hope you have a wonderful term!
Dr. Paquette :O)
Textbook and Other Required
Resources
Vital Tools For a Successful Journey!
Meet Your Travel Agent (Instructor)
Dr. Paige F. Paquette
I have been teaching for Troy for
more than twelve years. I became
a faculty member in 2002. I
graduated with a bachelor and
master degree from the
University of Alabama. I completed my Ph.D at Auburn
University in 2009. For anyone who knows SEC
football, I am walking a thin line! For more details about
me, check out the Instructor Contact page in the course
Norton Anthology of
World Literature
(Volumes A-C)
Author(s) Puchner, Martin
Edition/Copyright 3RD 12
Publisher W.W. Norton & Co.
Type Paperback
ISBN-100-393-93365-2
ISBN-13978-0-393-93365-9
The textbook provider for the eTROY of Troy
University is MBS Direct. The Web site for
textbook purchases is
http://www.mbsdirect.net/Index.htm
Students should have their textbook by
the first week of class. Not having your
textbook is not an acceptable excuse for
late work. Students who add this course
late should refer to the “Late Registration”
section for further guidance.
on BlackBoard.
OTHER REQUIRED RESOURCES
CONTACT INFORMATION
1510 3rd Avenue
Phenix City, AL
334-448-5230
ppaquette@troy.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 12:00-5:00 and Wednesday 12:00-5:00
 Video and/or audio recording device (i.e.,
webcam, microphone headset, etc.)
 Google Earth Software. Download it for free
at http://www.google.com/earth/.
 VoiceThread Account. Register for a free
account at http://voicethread.com.
 Mindomo Account. Register for a free
account at http://www.mindomo.com.
 Glogster Account. Register for a free
account at http://www.glogster.com.
(The best way to contact me is via email, and then we
Entrance Competencies
will make further arrangements if necessary.)
The student must possess the knowledge and skills of a high
school graduate and the capability to perform on a college
level. Knowledge of writing skills, such as grammar,
punctuation, mechanics, spelling, and sentence and
paragraph structure is assumed. Students should also have
strong reading skills and the ability to synthesize literature in
order to write about it. Students who feel they do not possess
the needed skills should work through the tutorial listed in the
“Useful Websites” section of this syllabus. Students are
expected to have access to a computer with internet
capabilities and to have an understanding of the workings of
both the computer, required software, and the educational
system (Blackboard) through which the course is taught.
Course Prerequisites
English 1102 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
Things You Need to Know Along Your Journey!
Attendance Policy
Submitting Assignments
In addition to weekly interaction via
Blackboard and e-mail contact, students are
required to post a brief introduction on the
discussion board during the first week to serve
as attendance in the class. Although physical
class meetings are not part of this course,
participation in all interactive, learning
activities is required. Students who fail to
participate in class for two weeks or more are
subject to failing the class.
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There are several assignments listed in the
course schedule: Please note the due dates on
them. Your responses that are submitted
must be typed, using 12pt. font, doublespaced, in Word format. Failure to comply
will result in point deductions. The
assignments must be turned into the link
under that week’s assignments by midnight of
the due date (note: Blackboard operates on
central time).
Late registration DOES NOT excuse a
student from the quiz that is scheduled
until the Wednesday of Week 2. The first
week’s reading assignment can be found
on the internet if the student does not
have a textbook.
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Include your names on the assignments and
submit the assignment to assignment link
under that week’s assignments. Please review
MLA formatting to determine the header you
should use to provide your name and other
pertinent information. Please make sure
that the amount of space of the heading
is compensated at the end of the essay.
Some headings can take up 1/4th of a
page. Do not submit assignments through
that link after the assigned day. Points will be
deducted for failure to follow the format
requirements. No e-mail attachments will be
accepted, due to the risk of viruses.
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ALL late assignments must be submitted to
the gradebook no later than one week after
they were due, and the student must have
permission from the instructor to submit the
late assignment for a grade. Late assignments
are subject to one letter grade penalty for
being submitted past the due date.
STUDENTS MUST CONTACT THE
INSTRUCTOR TO LET HER KNOW THAT
ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED
OR THEY MAY NOT BE GRADED. Late
assignments go to the bottom of the virtual
paper pile, so they may not be graded until
much later than their submission date.
Make-Up Work Policy
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent
completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty
of any type (i.e., an illness, employment change,
etc.) which may prevent completion of this
course, notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Failure to do so will result in failure for an
assignment and/or failure of the course. (See
“Attendance” Policy.) If I have not heard from
you by the deadline dates for assignments,
exams, or forums, no make-up work will be
allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances
exist, such as hospitalization). Requests for
extensions must be made in advance and
accompanied by appropriate written
documentation. “Computer problems” is not
an acceptable excuse. Because this is an
online class, issues such as personal illness,
family members with illnesses, travel, and
personal situations are not acceptable excuses.
Immediate family is considered parents, spouse,
children, and siblings. In the event of one of
these situations, contact your instructor as soon
as possible. Exceptions will be determined on an
individual case basis.
Examination and Quizzes
Schedule and Instructions
The exams will be multiple-choice and might
possibly include short answer. The use of books
and/or notes is allowed. This will be determine
by individual exam.
Make-Up Work Policy (Continued…)
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Students will not be allowed to submit
late work more than one week after the
due date without permission from the
instructor.
ALL late submissions must be approved
by the instructor and must be
submitted to Blackboard.
Any late work or late entrance to the
class may require documentation.
Students are allowed at least one week
to take any quizzes or tests. Therefore,
no students will be allowed to make up
a quiz or test without documented
reasoning.
If a student is contacted about
submitting or resubmitting an
assignment and fails to responds within
one week, the student will receive a
zero on the specified assignment.
At the end of the term, students with
proper documentation will be allowed to
make up one quiz. This documentation
MUST be submitted to the instructor
PRIOR to the make-up week. Students
will not be allowed to make up a quiz
that week without prior submission and
approval.
Most quizzes and exams will be available for a
week. See the Course Schedule and/or the
Weekly Assignments folder for the exact dates.
Students will not be allowed to make up quizzes
or exams without proper documentation.
The quizzes and exams will be delivered online
via Blackboard. They will be found under the
Exams and Quizzes button on the left-hand side
of the page. The quizzes and exams will be
timed. The length for each quiz or exam will be
provided. The midterm and final are
comprehensive exams. The midterm will cover
all readings completed to that point in the term;
the final exam will be comprehensive in that it
will test over the entire range of readings done
for the term. The format will be multiple choice
and/or short essay questions. The mid-term
exam must be proctored. Students must submit
the proper documentation for a proctor.
Ample time is allowed to complete quizzes and
exams. There will be a 5 pt deduction for quizzes
submitted after the time has elapsed and a 10 pt
deduction for exams that are submitted after the
designated time.
It is recommended that students avoid waiting
until the last opportunity to take a quiz and/or
exam. If there are technical issues and/or
problems, then students may not be able to
complete the assessment.
Late registration DOES NOT excuse a student from the quiz that is scheduled
until the Wednesday of Week 2. The first week’s reading assignment can be
found on the internet if the student does not have a textbook.
This course requires one proctored exam. Students MUST have an approved proctor and MUST have their
exam scheduled during that week. The exam will not be re-opened after the deadline. Students will be
responsible for working with eTROY Undergraduate Testing to arrange for a proctor. All necessary
instructions and information can be found under the “Tech/Proctor Info” button in Blackboard.
Questions about proctoring should be directed to eTROY:
http://trojan.troy.edu/etroy/testing/contactus.html
Course Objectives
METHOD OF EVALUATION
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Discussion Boards
10 bonus points
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Midterm Exam
120 points
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Journal Entries
20 points each
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Writing activities
25-50 points each
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Quizzes
40-60 points each
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Final Exam
50 points
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Final Project
150 points
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Final Evaluation
10 bonus points
To encourage the reading,
interpretation, and critical analysis of
major works of world literature; to
develop an understanding of the
continuity and universality of themes
and genres in world literature; to
develop an understanding of a work’s
relevance to its historical and social
context; to provide opportunities for
use of composition skills acquired in
English 1101 and reading and analysis
skills acquired in English 1102.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, students should be
able to…
**I reserve the right to amend any point totals
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(add or subtract) as I see fit during the term.
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PLEASE NOTE:
There are other important policies that you
need to be familiar with that are located in
the START HERE page in the course!
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Articulate an understanding of
several major pieces of World
Literature.
Articulate the ways literature
reflects the historical period and the
culture that produced it.
Develop a critical awareness of
issues in literature.
Demonstrate an understanding of
the relationships between literature
and life.
Demonstrate a proficiency in
reading and analyzing literature.
Demonstrate an ability to write
about literature using textual
evidence to support assertions.
Demonstrate an ability to discuss
literature appropriately and
intelligently.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Review the START HERE information, Syllabus, Course Matrix, and Course Schedule.
Week 1
Post “Getting to Know You Introduction and Attendance” in discussion board by Sunday.
Read Gilgamesh. The Gilgamesh quiz will open on Thursday.
Post answers to the Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday.
Week 2
Remember the Gilgamesh quiz closes on Wednesday at midnight. Read “The Book of Job.” The Job quiz will open on Thursday. Post answers to the Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday.
Week 3
Remember the Job quiz closes on Wednesday at midnight. Read The
Odyssey. The Odyssey quiz will open on Thursday. Post answers to
the Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday.
Week 4
The proctored Midterm Exam will open on Monday.
Review the information about the Final Project and start working on part 1—Heroes
or Zeroes Literary Essay. Turnitin Assignment#1 due by Sunday at midnight.
Week 5
Remember the Midterm closes at midnight on Monday.
Read Oedipus the King. The Oedipus quiz will open on Thursday. Post answers to the Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday. Turnitin Peer Review#1 due by Sunday at midnight.
Work on final project—part 2 (historical setting virtual tour).
Week 6
Remember the Oedipus quiz closes on Wednesday at midnight.
Read Beowulf. The Beowulf quiz will open on Thursday. Post answers
to the Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday. Turnitin Revision#1
due by Sunday at midnight.
Work on final project—part 3 (character analysis mind map).
Week 7
Remember the Beowulf quiz closes on Wednesday at midnight.
Read Hamlet. There will be NO quiz on Hamlet. Post answers to the
Reading Reflections Journal by Sunday. Turnitin Peer Review#2 due
by Sunday at midnight.
Work on final project—part 4 (common themes digital poster).
Week 8
Evaluative assignment opens on Monday (bonus points).
Final Project - Visual Literary Essay due no later than Sunday at midnight.
Comment on at least 3 of your peer’s work.
Week 9
Remember the Evaluative assignment closes at midnight on Monday.
Get things straight week.