SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH 406
World Masterpieces
Fall Quarter 2010-2011
Instructor: Dr. Bruce R. Magee

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Course Description

ENGL 406: World Masterpieces. 0-3-3. Survey of major non-English literary texts in the Western Tradition. (G)

• To acquaint students with a selection of the major works of literature from ancient western civilization through the Renaissance.
• To develop critical thinking skills in the discussion of these works.

• English 201 or English 202.  You must have taken one of these (or the equivalent at another university) to take this course If you have not, you can be dropped from the class at any time during the quarter.

Writing Requirements

1. The research paper develops research, analytical, and writing skills.
2. The essay test develops analytical and writing skills.

• Class attendance is regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege, and all students are expected to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they are enrolled. Attendance is 10% of your grade.
• I shall keep a permanent attendance record for this class. This record is subject to inspection by appropriate college or university officials.
• Regular attendance will help you understand your assignments and complete them on schedule. I encourage you to attend unless you absolutely cannot avoid being absent.

Conferences

Conferences are encouraged during the quarter. They will be used to discuss specific writing strengths and/or weaknesses.

Guidelines for a paper's form

1. OUT-OF-CLASS papers MUST be typed. Handwritten papers will be returned ungraded. I encourage you to learn to use a computerized word-processing program. It can save time, aid proofreading, and improve the appearance of an essay.  Tech has several computer labs with word processing programs.
2. In-class papers MUST be written in ink.
3. Use one side of the paper only.
4. Use standard 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. Loose leaf or typewriter paper please--no frazzled edges ripped from notebooks.
5. Use margins of at least an inch on each side of the paper. Leave a 1.5" margin on the right-hand side.
6. Papers (except for the long report) should be folded vertically with the following information on the outside cover: name, section, theme assignment, instructor's name, and date.
7. KEEP A PAPER COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT IN YOUR OWN FILES. It's the cheapest insurance you can buy.

The grading scale is A: 90-100%, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 0-59%.

Graduate Requirements:  In addition to meeting the above requirements, graduate students enrolled in the course:

must write a substantially longer research paper than undergraduates. (12-15 pages for graduate students, 8-9 pages for undergraduates.)

may be asked to give presentations to the class.

should show leadersihp in class discussion.