Crital Thinkiinh

ENGLISH 112.3 (64) Literature and Composition: Reading Drama

St. Thomas More College, Department of English

Michelle Thurlow

OFFICE HOURS:

STM #449 (TBA)

Phone: 306-966-8319

E-mail: mlt137@mail.usask.ca

Department head: Dr. Sarah Powrie

306-966-4934

spowrie@stmcollege.ca

OBJECTIVES:

• To encourage critical thinking, especially in the analysis of the language used in art, politics, and everyday life.
• To develop writing skills, including a) logical development of ideas, b) correct grammar and spelling, c) clarity of expression, and d) careful revision and editing.
• To enjoy some of the most beautiful dramatic works written in English!

TEXT:

Wise, Jennifer and Craig S. Walker (eds.). The Broadview Anthology of Drama: Plays

        from the Western Theatre. Concise ed. Peterborough: Broadview, 2005. Print.

SCHEDULE:

Online library instruction program                                 0% (complete/incomplete)

Begin lectures on Oedipus Tyrannos (7 January 2016)

Begin lectures on Everyman (19 January 2016)

Begin lectures on The Tempest (28 January 2016)

Essay 1 (due 28 January 2016)                                10%

Begin lectures on The Rover (9 February 2016)

Midterm (25 February 2015)                                        20%

Begin lectures on Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1 March 2016)

Begin lectures on Hedda Gabler (10 March 2016)

Begin lectures on The Importance of Being Earnest (22 March 2016)

Begin lectures on Jezebel (31 March 2016)

Essay 3 (due 7 April 2016)                                        20%

Final exam (? April 2016)                                        50%

NOTES:

• You may still write the final exam even if you do not complete all assignments (exception: the online library instruction program).
• Please don’t use recording devices in the classroom.
• STM statement on plagiarism: “St. Thomas More College follows the rules regarding Academic Dishonesty as delineated in the University of Saskatchewan Calendar. Of these, plagiarism is a particularly serious offence that involves presenting another person’s writing, ideas or creative work as your own. When quoting, paraphrasing, describing, presenting, summarizing or translating the work of others, you must acknowledge the source of the information you use, which includes ensuring that the reader can differentiate between your words and the words of others. Sources may come in print, electronic, digital, visual or oral form, and may be provided by a published author, fellow student, artist or Internet site. Purchasing papers is not permitted. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes plagiarism; when in doubt, consult your professor.”
• “If you are a student who is registered with the Office of Disability Services for Students, you may apply for unique services or arrangements to complete the requirements for this course. Normally, these services will be provided through the DSS office. If you have not yet registered with that office, please do so as quickly as possible.”

READINGS:

Oedipus Tyrannos

Everyman

The Tempest

The Rover

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Hedda Gabler

The Importance of Being Earnest

Jezebel

VIDEO RESOURCES:

Plays are meant to be seen, which is why I offer the following list of video resources

to complement our study of the plays reviewed in class. All videos are licensed for

student viewing, though you may be required to sign in with your NSID to access