英國文學(二)

This undergraduate survey course offers a comprehensive exploration of major authors and key works in English literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Framed by the writings of Jane Austen and Jean Rhys, the course guides students in analyzing literary texts within their historical and cultural contexts, with a focus on themes such as nature, gender, and empire. Through diverse activities and assignments, students will engage both critically and creatively with the material. Please review our grading policies before enrolling in this selective required course.

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Policies Attendance and Participation Your attendance will be monitored by the teaching assistant (TA). This term, our TA is Wen 連文亞 (lienwy921@gmail.com). For each hour of class missed without a valid excuse (such as sick leave, official leave, or mental health leave), one point will be deducted from your total attendance score, which is worth up to ten points. If you have questions about your attendance, please consult the TA during breaks and provide official records from the Attendance System. While I appreciate email notifications in advance or during emergencies, the TA will track your attendance. Approximately every two weeks, the TA will update you on any missed hours. Please note that perfect attendance does not automatically guarantee a full ten points for attendance and participation. Active engagement in class discussions is also essential. Quizzes We will have five quizzes, typically scheduled every two weeks, covering readings from the current and previous weeks. Quizzes may include tasks such as identifying passages, filling in blanks, and answering multiple-choice questions. Your final quiz score will generally be the average of your four highest scores. Missing more than one quiz will significantly affect your final score. In exceptional cases, only your three highest scores will count. This adjustment applies to those with valid sick leave, official leave, or mental health leave for multiple quizzes. Short Response Papers You are required to submit a one-page, single-spaced response paper (in English or Chinese) on a literary work covered in this course. Please incorporate citations—with page or line numbers in parentheses—from one of our readings. This is your chance to impress me with your brilliant insights! Your response may take an academic approach (e.g., contrasting your interpretation with those of other critics) or an informal one (e.g., reflecting on a theme or issue explored in the text). Midterm Exam and Final Project The midterm exam may include the following sections: (1) true/false questions, (2) multiple-choice questions, and (3) passage identification with short-answer questions. For the final project, draw inspiration from our readings to create an audiovisual work. This might involve transforming scenes or characters into drawings, comics, or paintings, recording an audiobook, or producing an adaptation. You may work individually or in small groups. We will hold two online discussion sessions outside of class to support your progress. In week 16, you will present your work to your classmates. Fair Use of AI-Generated Content for Final Projects You may use AI tools for brainstorming, idea generation, or feedback, but your final project must be your own original work. Please follow these guidelines: • Consultation Only: AI can be used to develop ideas, but you must revise and refine any AI-generated content to ensure that the final project reflects your own work. • Originality: Your project should demonstrate your personal voice and critical engagement with the material. Projects that rely too heavily on AI will not meet the requirements for originality. • Transparency: If AI played a significant role in your process, acknowledge it in your submission and explain how it influenced your work. Accommodations This course is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment. If you require accommodations, please contact the appropriate campus services and inform me as early as possible. Together, we can ensure that you have the support and resources you need for success in this course. Final Scores Once your final score is ready, I will send a group email via E3. Shortly afterward, each of you will receive a personal email with a grade breakdown and brief feedback on your final project. If you have any questions about your scores, please contact me within 24 hours. If I do not hear from you, I will assume that there are no concerns, and the score will be considered final. If you are graduating and need your final score before mid-June, please let me know.

Attendance and Participation: 10% Quizzes: 20% One Short Response Paper: 10% Midterm Exam and Final Project: 30% each

The primary text for this course is the Norton Anthology of English Literature, shorter 11th edition, volume 2. Students using a different edition are responsible for locating the assigned readings themselves. Texts marked with an asterisk (*) are not included in this anthology and will be provided online.

地點

HC409

時間

T. 9–11 AM, and by appt.

聯絡方式

chku@nycu.edu.tw 03-5712121, ext. 58117