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English
203.05: Literature of the Non-Western World |
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Professor: Martin
M. Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Office: CC 413B
Office Phone: 651-2460
Office Hours: MTWTh 9:00-10:30 a.m. and by appointment
Email: marty@linguistlist.org
Prerequisites: English 101 and 102 or equivalent, self-discipline
Course Goals: This course seeks to familiarize students with
non-Western literary texts. By embracing these texts, many of which are
philosophical and provide guiding principles for the cultures they represent,
you will become more familiar not only with the writings considered central
to certain non-Western cultures but also with the ideological and philosophical
bases of the cultures themselves.
Course Objectives:
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Learning about Non-Western literatures and cultures
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Identifying and examining various literary genres and critical
approaches taken toward them
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Considering new philosophical and cultural ideas
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Expanding your intellectual abilities as a result of the
above
Course Method: The methods of this course include readings, lectures,
class discussions, group work, impromptu writing, quizzes, exams, and frequent
homework assignments. Of course, the most effective method on your part
will be to attend class, on time, everyday, and to exhibit an understanding
of the course content.
Course Policies: Certain simple rules provide a basis for equal
treatment and evaluation of all students. These rules are listed below.
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Attend all classes on time. This is something you can always
get right. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, I need to know about
it, too. If an emergent situation necessitates your absence, inform me
as soon as you can. Each absence after the third will reduce your final
grade by five points.
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Hand in work on time. This is also easy to do correctly.
Everything contributes to your final grade. Consider every assignment an
important one (and consider any questions regarding missing anything important,
should you miss class, answered). Moreover, contrary to popular myth, absence
does not extend due dates or relieve you from responsibility. Thus, missing
class as a method of excusing yourself from course policies will only cause
an additional problem.
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Pay attention. Everything has the potential of being included
on an exam or quiz. Review your notes--don't just take them down and leave
them closed in your notebook. The key factor involved with paying attention,
of course, is self-discipline. Anyone engaging in activities that are more
suitable outside the classroom will be encouraged to relocate. Pagers,
cell phones, and other distractions should be turned off before class begins.
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Do your own work. Lying, cheating, and plagiarizing always
earns a zero and may lead to official disciplinary action by the University.
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Advise me of any special needs you may have immediately.
WTAMU seeks to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified persons
with disabilities. This university will adhere to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing
reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.
It is the student's responsibility to register with the Disability Support
Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange
for suitable accommodations.
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Other policies may be instituted as needed.
Remaining in this class after receiving this syllabus
indicates your agreement with the course requirements as stated herein.
Course Projects: Major course projects will come in the form
of daily work and comprehensive examinations.
Textbook:
Winkler and McCuen. The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces,
expanded edition in one volume . 4th ed.
Daily Syllabus:
Aug 31 Course Policies
Sept 2 The Leiden Hymns
7 The Leiden Hymns
9 Book of Songs, 534-536
"Plop fall the plums," 535;
"She threw a quince," 536;
"I beg of you," 537;
"Tossed is that cypress boat," 540;
"We plucked the bracken," 540;
"They clear away," 541; "Big rat, big rat," 544;
"'Kio' sings the oriole," 544
14 Confucius--Background
16 Confucius 545-555
21 Confucius 545-555
23 Tao Te Ching
28 review
30 Exam I
Oct 5 The Ramayana of Valmiki, 576-612
7 The Ramayana of Valmiki, 576-612
12 The Bhagavad-Gita, 612-624
14 The Bhagavad-Gita, 612-624
19 T'ang Poetry 827-829; Li Po 829-832 (through "Bring in the
Wine"); Tu Fu, 834-835; "My thatched Roof is Ruined by
the Autumn Wind," 837-838
21 The Koran, 868-888
26 The Koran, 868-888
28 review
Nov 2 Exam II
4 Abolqasem Ferdowsi, The Shahname, 888-923
9 The Thousand and One Nights, 923-948
11 The Thousand and One Nights, 923-948
16 The Epic of Son-Jara, 1437-1472
18 Matsuo Basho, "The Narrow Road of the Interior," 2108-2134
23 Matsuo Basho, "The Narrow Road of the Interior," 2108-2134
25 holiday
30 Rabindranath Tagore, "Punishment,"
Dec 2 Naguib Mahfouz, "Zaabalawi," 2881-2893
7 review
14 final exam at 8:00 a.m.
EML
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