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English Department Room: AHUM-215
CCBC, Essex Campus School of Liberal Arts
ENGL 201: British Literature I MWF 1:25-2:20 Section EGA (93301)

Basic Course Information:
Instructor: Greg Campbell Term: Fall 2014 Office: AHUM-333
Contact Info: gcampbel2@ccbcmd.edu or (443) 840-1059. Cell- (302) 648-2301 (Please do not
abuse my phone number; I provide it to you as a courtesy. Feel free to call me during any
reasonable hour or for emergencies. Basically, use common sense when contacting me.)
Office hours: MWF- 9:30-10:00 & 12:15-1:15; and MW 2:30-3:00; and by appointment.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 101
Emergency Closings: For school cancellations, call 443-840-4567 or listen to local radio and
television stations like WBAL.
Course-Related Concerns: Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty
member. If students are unable to resolve course-related concerns with the instructor, they should
contact Ms. Brooke Bognanni, Coordinator of English for CCBC-Essex at (443) 840-1531 or
bbognanni@ccbcmd.edu .The CCBC Student Concerns Policy can be found in the 2011-2012
CCBC College Catalog at www.ccbcmd.edu/catalog12/senatepolices/Student Concerns
Policy.html.

Course Goals
I. Course Description
Examines British literature beginning with Anglo Saxon works and continues through the
eighteenth century (Neoclassical literature); highlights the cultural, historical, and literary
influences on each work.

II. Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Trace the broad outline of this historical development of the English language.
2. Identify the cultural, historical, and literary influences on works studied.
3. Identify writers and describe the works of the various periods of literature: Old English,
Middle English, Elizabethan/Renaissance (sixteenth century), Jacobean and Metaphysical,
Neoclassical.
4. Recognize and define stylistic characteristics.
5. Assess the ways in which the selected literature reflects and also contributes to its particular
Historical moment and cultural context.
6. Analyze recurring themes reflected in literary works of each period.
7. Write a well-informed literary analysis using appropriate terminology and textual support.
8. Engage in critical/collaborative discussion about a texts relevance to life today and whether
and how contemporary readers can benefit from it.
9. Work collaboratively on questions and problems related to the texts and on developing and
refining their written work.
10. Access and apply relevant literary criticism found both in traditional sources and through the
Internet.
11. Analyze the ways in which issues of race, gender, and class shape works of literature.

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III. Major Topics
1. Old English
2. Middle English
3. Elizabethan / Renaissance Literature
4. Jacobean / Metaphysical Literature
5. Neoclassical Literature

IV. Rationale
This course follows the history and development of the language you use every day, so it begs the
question of why this is not everyday knowledge. These writers formed our culture through language,
and you all quote these people daily, so why the nervousness whenever we mention Chaucer, Milton,
or Shakespeare? Sure, the language is different, but they were innovators; they built the language we
tear down via text message and email. So, join me and we will track the history of our language and
the stories that makes us who we are.

V. Evaluation Requirements
5% Questions for the Class
10% Sonnet Evaluation
60% Evaluative Essays (3 x 20%)
10% Group Project
15% Class Participation, Attendance, and Quizzes (often via Blackboard)

***All papers are expected to be typed, double spaced, and adhere to MLA guidelines!
***All papers MUST be submitted through your Blackboard slot in either .doc(x) or .pdf form
or it will not be graded!
***All papers MUST be on unique topics unless otherwise discussed; no recycling!
***All papers MUST be submitted in good intention in order to pass the course. If you miss
a paper, please do not expect to pass the course.
***Extensions may be granted in certain cases with valid reasons, but these must be discussed
with me in advance of the due date, not at the beginning of the class at which it is due.
***Papers will be accepted by e-mail/message ONLY when advanced approval has been given
and there are NO EXCEPTIONS. If you e-mail a paper without permission, it will not be
accepted and this may result in your paper being marked as late. (Just use your slot!)
***Late papers will be reduced by one third of a letter grade for EACH DAY it is late.
***There is absolutely NO chance of extra credit (this is a college level course).

I. Instructors grading policy: Papers will be graded for both content and average grammatical and
mechanical expectations. This is not a grammar class, but if your work does not conform to the
basic standards of English, meaning your work is hard to read or understand, it will certainly affect
the grade. For a more thorough discussion of my expectations feel free to contact me. (Yes, this
includes commas!)
II. Instructors attendance policy: I adhere to the attendance policies set forth by CCBC and the
English Department. This means that you are limited to six (6) total absences for the semester,
after which you may have missed enough academic material, meaning that it could be grounds for
failure of the course. You might not fail, but I guarantee you will lose one letter grade per absence
beyond 6 absences. I am realistic, and I understand that you have lives outside of the classroom, so
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excuses are not necessary. That said, if you know that you cannot attend a class in advance, please
inform me as it will reflect well upon you as a responsible student. Missing more than half of a
class will be considered an absence as will repetitive tardiness.
***Please also keep in mind that there is no difference between an excused and an unexcused
absence; both are considered absences, so do not waste them!
III. Religious Holidays Policy: Students not attending class because they are observing major religious
holidays will be given the opportunity, whenever possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount
of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Students must make arrangements with the
professor in advance of the religious holiday.
IV. Student Out of Class School Work Expectations Policy: The US Dept. of Education is
mandating that students are made aware of their school work expectations outside the classroom.
For Face-to-Face Courses: This is a credit/billable hour course. For each credit/billable hour,
the student is expected to complete at least two hours of work per week outside of the class,
including reading, class preparation, homework, studying, etc. Example: If this is a three
credit course, the student is expected to complete at least six hours of work per week outside
of the class including reading, class preparation, homework, studying, etc.

V. Academic Integrity / Departmental Plagiarism Policy:
SYLLABUS STATEMENTS REGARDING PLAGAIRISM
(College Plagiarism Policy is included on the My CCBC Syllabus Tab on the student portal.)
Academic Integrity: For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of
higher learning, we must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In
seeking the truth, learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive
service, honesty is imperative. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:
complete all work without unauthorized assistance;
follow the professors instructions when completing all class assignments;
as for clarification when instructions are not clear;
provide proper credit when quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing;
and submit only ones own work.
Part of each students education requires learning how to use information correctly. Using
other peoples words or ideas without giving proper credit to the source is plagiarism
and is a serious offense. Students who plagiarize unknowingly should be shown their error
and instructed in the proper use and attribution of information. Students who plagiarize will
experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of
the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the
college reserves the right to suspend or expel students. Suspension and expulsion are
actions taken only by the chief student development officer on campus or a designee.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Submitting written work taken from another source as ones own. Examples of other
sources are material from a published author or from the Internet;
Including in original work undocumented quotations or passages from another writer;
Including someone elses original ideas, opinions, or research ideas without giving
him/her credit;
Paraphrasing without documentation.

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VI. Services for Students with Disabilities: CCBC is committed to providing equal access educational
opportunities for all students with disabilities. A student with a disability may contact the
appropriate campus office for an appointment to discuss reasonable accommodations. An
appointment must be scheduled within a time period that allows staff adequate time to respond to
the special needs of the student. The student must provide the appropriate office with the proper
documentation supporting the need for reasonable accommodations. Students are responsible for
giving the documentation to the professor during the first week of class.

VII. Writing Center: Students may get assistance with their writing skills at the campus writing center
or with the OWL (on-line writing center). Staffed by CCBC professors, the Writing Center helps
students with many facets of composition. Some examples include organizing materials,
documenting sources, and understanding professors comments. The Writing Consultants do
not proofread papers, write any part of the students papers, or comment on grades.

Course Procedures
A. Required text: All assignments are posted in Blackboard Announcements.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature Vol. 1. Ed. Greenblatt et al. (9
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Ed.)
This will be supplemented with weekly lit crit and/or other relevant materials.

B. Class Expectations:
a) Your presence in this class means that you are concerned with your own education. Such a
decision proves that you are an adult, and you will be treated as one. This also means that it
is expected that you act like an adult, and treat every member of the classroom with the
utmost respect at all times. Failure to follow these guidelines will be reflected in your grade,
and may lead to your permanent removal from the class.
b) Proper behavior includes but is not limited to: not chatting during class time, not sleeping,
not using your cell phone, and not doing other work during class time. This kind of behavior
will be reflected in your participation grade. Participation means having your class
materials out and taking notes, not just being present!
c) Please remember that this class is not a democracy, it is a benevolent dictatorship.
d) Cell phone policy: Technology is a double-edged sword; we must be careful not to abuse it.
I understand that you may have emergencies, or important calls that you must take. I ask that
you keep your phone on vibrate (or off) during the class period, and if you absolutely must
take a call, please excuse yourself quietly and take the call away from the classroom. I am
MUCH less tolerant of texting, so there is NO TEXTING in the classroom. Again, if you
absolutely must, excuse yourself quietly and take care of the emergency from the hallway so
as not to distract the rest of the class. In all other cases I ask that you refrain from using your
phones while in class, we are together for less than an hour, and remember, you are paying to
be here, so dont waste your own hard-earned money by not paying attention.
e) Computers: If you would like to bring a laptop to class you may feel free to do so. That said,
our class time is not intended as a time to search the internet or to catch up with Buffy and
Billy on Facebook. I know how much typing you should be doing while in class, and it is
easy to figure out who is attentive and who is not; I will know if you are playing attention
rather than paying attention.

C. CCBC Policies:
a) Student Withdrawal Policy: After the first ten weeks of a regular semester or the first two-
thirds of a winter, summer, or late-start class, students can withdraw only under extraordinary
circumstances with the permission of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
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b) Incomplete Grades: These are given only when discussed with the professor and both
student and professor have agreed to the grade. I understand that things happen and, as long
as you have valid circumstances, I have no problem issuing an incomplete grade. The grade,
however, can only be given if you have asked me to assign it, so be sure to ask if you think it
will be necessary.
c) Mid-Term Grades: Will be reported but are not necessarily an indicator of final grades.

***Student Accountability Statement***
As college students, there is a great deal of responsibility on your shoulders; YOU are
responsible for following directions! Be sure to read carefully!
1. YOU are responsible for completing your work on time. Major due dates are announced at the
onset of the course and will rarely be advanced, though they may be pushed back. You will be
notified well in advance of any changes.
2. YOU are responsible for checking Blackboard on a regular basis and for using a compatible
browser (not chrome) in addition to using your CCBC email for communications.
3. YOU are responsible for turning in your work. Do not expect an email for any missed
assignments, including essays! You are an adult and you are responsible for keeping track of due
dates for all major and minor assignments. So missing an assignment without due notice is a
problem that will lead to a detraction from your grade.
4. YOU are responsible for contacting the instructor any time that I say we need to speak. You
have multiple ways to contact me, so failing to do so in a timely manner will reflect poorly upon
you and also, possibly, your grade. If I say that we need to speak about an essay or any other
assignment, it is up to you to contact me.
Should you lose internet connection or phone, it is your responsibility to find a way to
contact me. Library internet and a friends phone are always within reach, so there is
absolutely no excuse for more than 1-2 days without contact!!!!
This especially refers to grades on essays. If you ever see a grade on an essay that is not a
traditional letter grade, it means you need to contact me ASAP. Letter grades meaning you
need to contact me might be something like a Q or an X. If you see these, you need to get
in touch ASAP!
5. YOU are responsible for making sure that any requirements are met for your essays, so be sure to
check any essay checklists before submitting your essays.
6. YOU are responsible for submitting your work through the system and not through an email or a
message. Work will only be accepted when submitted through your slot.
7. YOU are responsible for notifying me of any issues that are going on in your life. I understand
that things happen, but I am not a mind reader. So notify me before something becomes a
problem and not afterwards. You have my cell phone number, so add it to your contacts!

Any questions you have about this statement should be addressed as soon as you have them and no
later than after the first two weeks of the start of the course date. Once two weeks have passed, this
information is accepted by the students enrolled in this course.

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Please always feel free to contact me about anything. I realize that this statement seems intimidating,
but these are really just basic expectations. I am a kind and considerate instructor, I promise, but it is
your responsibility to let me know what is going on with you if it should be detrimental to your
progress in this course. I am here to work with you, so please work with me.

Tentative Reading Schedule
***Students should check Blackboard regularly between classes for assignments and
updates as all current assignments are posted in Blackboard as are many quizzes!!! You
are responsible for checking regularly and not loosing points!!!

***All dates and assignments are subject to change, and I reserve the right quiz at any and every time.

Week 1: Intro to British Literature & Old English Literature

Week 2: Old English Literature

Week 3: Middle English Literature

Week 4: Middle English Literature

Week 5: Elizabethan and Renaissance Era Literature

Week 6: Elizabethan and Renaissance Era Literature (Essay 1 Due Monday, September 29
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Week 7: Elizabethan and Renaissance Era Literature
**Mid-Term grades will be reported but are not necessarily an indicator of final grades.**


Week 8: Elizabethan and Renaissance Era Literature and Jacobean and Metaphysical Literature
(Sonnet Response Due Friday, October 17
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Week 9: Jacobean & Metaphysical Literature

Week 10: Neoclassical Literature

Week 11: Neoclassical Literature (Essay 2 Due Monday, November 3
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Week 12: Neoclassical Literature

Week 13: Neoclassical Literature

Week 14: Group Work and Presentations

Week 15: Presentations

Week 16: Presentations (if necessary) (Essay 3 Due Monday, December 8
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Please also reserve Monday, December 15
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from 1-3 as this is our final exam/flex time.

Keep track of your absences!!! It is your responsibility!!!

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Breakdown of Evaluation
Questions for the Class (5%)
This is a basic assignment that keeps you involved in the class anonymously. In Blackboard,
there is a tab on the left-side navigation pane that links to this. Click into it and be sure to ask 10
questions to your classmates (through me) over the course of the semester. You can only pose
two questions per week, so be sure to stay on top of this! I will then pose these questions to the
class on your behalf, so be sure to make them substantive and engaging!

Sonnet Response (10%)
500 Words Min.
In this assignment, you will be asked to respond to one of the Shakespearean sonnets that we did
not discuss in class. You just need to give your own interpretation of the sonnet and respond to
and explain your findings. (Do not use sonnets 1, 18, 29, 71, 73, 116, 130)

Evaluative Essays (3 x 20%)
1200 Words Each
2-4 Sources Each (Essay 3 must have 2 lit crit sources)
Think of these as miniature research papers. These should be based on one (or two) of the
primary texts we deal with in class and also either the secondary materials I provide weekly in
class or something similar you find on your own through the CCBC databases. Try to stick with
literary material here, but you do have some freedom. We will discuss this more as time goes
on, but it should not be something you worry about too much. DO NOT JUST SUMMARZIZE!

Group Project (10%)
The basis of this assignment is to create an updated version of one of the texts or characters we
deal with. You may consider turning Pepys or Boswells journal into a blog or perhaps create a
Facebook page for Beowulf. What if Dr. Faustus or Sir Gawain was on a reality show? The
decision is yours, but this should be done in groups of 2-3 and should be comprehensive (think 4-
5 pages equivalent). Just be sure to update and modernize the material. These will be
presented during the final week of class, and copies must be submitted at that time.

Participation & Attendance (15%)
This is the basic part of it all. Are you coming to class? Are you paying attention by taking
notes and engaging? Did you just check your phone? PAY ATTENTION! Engage in the class
by asking questions and raising a point. You didnt like the reading? Tell us what problem you
had with it rather than just wasting your own time, but be sure to be substantive in your
reasoning.