English 223: Studies in Poetry (3 Credit Hours) Class Time: mwf 9: 00-9: 50AM

Class Time: MWF 9:00-9:50AM

Class Location: Professional School Building, Classroom 214

Class Website: http://english223poetry.weebly.com/

cschwen@emory.edu (preferred), carolline.schwenz@dillard.edu

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00, Cook 149J
Course Description:
In this course, you will be exposed to a variety of poets from the English and American traditions. We will move through works by way of literary and poetic terminology in order to compare how different poets engage with a variety of stylistic and thematic issues. This course will articulate some of the historical and cultural issues occurring at the time when these poems were written. Through this course, you will develop a competency in the language of poetry, which will aid you in writing and speaking about it. Accordingly, you will demonstrate this competency through written and oral assignments as well as regular participation during class. We will read slowly, covering 10 pages of the textbook in each class period. However, many poems will require you to read them more than once.

Conceptual Framework for the Humanities

The Division of the Humanities comprises the branches of learning concerned with systems of thought based on the nature, dignity, interests, expressions, ideas and values of humankind. The field of the Humanities at Dillard University encompasses ancient philosophical foundations and such modern modes of inquiry as computer-based research and interdisciplinary projects. The study of the Humanities emphasizes creativity and critical thinking skills -- necessary attributes in academe and in the workplace.

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  English 112
  

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  Students will increase their knowledge of critical approaches of literary analysis and terms, time periods, the canon.
  
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  Students will learn to design an effective research plan
  
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  Students will think critically, conduct original research, and a compose literary argument
  
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  Students will use reliable resources and MLA style in writing academic papers about literature
  

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  Demonstrate in writing and reading an understanding of literary terms, time periods and poetic forms covered in this course
  
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  Have a deeper understanding of the poetry genre and critical inquiry through approaches used in English Studies
  
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  Demonstrate an understanding of explicit and implicit ideological values in critical inquiry and literary aesthetics practiced in the discipline
  
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  Develop a scholarly ethos through the appropriate use of MLA documentation in preparing academic papers and reports
  

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  Arp, Thomas R. and Greg Johnson. Perrine’s Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry, 14th Edition. 9781133307242
  
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  MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 8^th ed. New York: Modern Language Association, 2016. 9781603292627
  

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   close reading of a poem
   
2. 
   compare/contrast analysis of two poems
   
3. 
   personal response/reflection to a poem
   

3 of your homework assignments will be close readings, 3 compare/contrast analysis, and 3 a personal response/reflection on a poem. The last assignment is your choice. You can choose which kind of homework assignment you would like to complete for each week as long as you finish the term with the appropriate number of each type of assignment. An assignment sheet with more details will be posted on the class website.

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   Turn in a gloss of a poem that we read this semester. The marginalia of this glossing should lead to about 2 pages of notes. When glossing, make sure to research important references and allusions you notice.
   
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   Compose a proposal for your final paper, which articulates your argument, the evidence you intend to use, and 3 questions you have about your final paper. Your need to include 2-3 scholarly works in your final paper. Make sure these are included in your proposal.
   
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   Your final paper (5-7 pages) argues for a particular interpretation of a poem of your choosing using evidence found in the poem, your textbook, and the 2-3 scholarly works you mentioned in your proposal.
   

Students are welcome as part of this final assignment to submit their work to the undergraduate research program essay contest. More information to follow during the semester regarding this opportunity.

Refer to the Dillard University Grading scale in the catalogue

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   Check email and BlackBoard daily.
   
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   Professional decorum and dress is expected.
   
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   Prepare for class and participate in class discussions.
   
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   Complete assigned reading and writing.
   
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   Attend class regularly and promptly; no more than three absences in a MWF or two absences in a Tues/Thurs. course are permitted. See full catalogue course policy.
   
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   Participate fully in collaborative projects.
   
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   Participate actively in the classroom by supplementing assigned readings with library resources and by contributing to lectures and class discussions.
   
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   Type out-of-class papers on computers.
   
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   Save all essays electronically.
   
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    Respect other students in the class as well as the instructor.
    
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    Use BlackBoard for instructional information and assessments.
    

Role will be taken within the first few minutes of class. Students are permitted three excused or unexcused absence during a semester without substantial penalty. Official absence excusal forms, obtained and completed at the Office of Academic Affairs, must be handed in to have an absence excused. A student may incur an excused absence under the following documented circumstances: 1. Illness or hospitalization; 2. Death of a parent, sibling, or grandparent; 3. official University business (choir, athletics, etc); 4. A legal matter. ONLY when the absence is excused can a student submit missed assignments; the assignments and due dates must be contractually arranged with the instructor, the date no later than the end of the semester. If it is apparent that the classwork cannot be successfully completed prior to the end of the semester, it is recommended that the student withdraw from the class if possible to avoid the risk of failure.

All requests for accommodations must be submitted to the Office of Disability Services. Requests for accommodations must be in writing on the appropriate form(s) and with the appropriate supporting documentation for consideration and/or review (documentation must be dated within three (3) years of request). The review of the request may, at the discretion of the university, include an evaluation and determination of the scope of the disability and, if appropriate, request for additional medical documentation, examinations and/or opinions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In order to request program services, please feel free to contact Dr. Kevin J. Bastian, Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Support Services, Dent Hall 110, 504-816- 4714, kbastian@dillard.edu.

In the event of disaster, the Dillard University Preparedness Plan will take priority over the timeline in this syllabus. The summary of key points for the plan is available on the university website and by printed literature.