英国文学教学计划

浦口校区1419/1423                                 Wang Shouren
& He Ning

Wednesday
10:10-12:00                             http://jw.nju.edu.cn/british

Course Objectives:

"British Literature" is one
of the required courses in the English BA program. It is designed to acquaint
students with the historical development of British fiction, poetry and drama.
In taking this course, students are expected to: 1) read the original works of
major British writers; 2) understand different periods of the history of British
literature; 3) analyze the text, and communicate their critical responses orally
or in written form.

Teaching
Methods:

The basic teaching methods
are a combination of lectures and discussions. Lectures provide background
information, and help students to approach the text. Discussions are conducted
either in the classroom or on the Internet. Students taking this course are
encouraged to exchange their views on the text. 

Textbooks:

王守仁主编：《英国文学选读》（第二版），北京：高等教育出版社，2005年

王守仁、方杰：《英国文学简史》，上海：上海外语教育出版社，2006年

莎士比亚：《麦克白》（Macbeth 英汉对照注释本），北京：中国对外经济贸易出版社，2000年

Robert Louis
Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Assignments:

There will be lengthy
reading assignments in this course: one novel (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde),
one play (Macbeth), and selections from major British writers. Students
attending this course are expected to do at least ONE oral presentation in
class, and participate in discussions on the Internet.

Exams:

There won't be sit-in
exams; instead, students are required to write two course papers: the midterm
paper is due November 15, 2006, and the final paper is due January 12,
2007.

Grading:

The final score for this
course is based on the following components:

1. oral presentation
(10%)

2. discussion on the
Internet (10%)

3. homework assignments
(10%)

4. midterm paper
(30%)

5. final paper
(40%).

Attendance:

Attendance and punctuality
are required. If there is a compelling reason for absence, the student concerned
must notify in advance in writing or give the explanation afterwards.

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