ENGL 102.008/009 Assignments
11/22 - 12/6/05 (Weeks 13-15)


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»»WEEK 13 (11/22 & 11/24/05)

  • for TUESDAY November 22

    --Have read, taken notes on, and be ready to discuss Dickenson's poem "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" (M 364-65) [guidesheet available as printable PDF or through library course reserve]
    --Poetry Group #5 will teach the poem to the class--treat their presentation seriously, since you will be responsible for knowing the material they teach.
    --We will take the last 10-15 minutes of class to review for Quiz #3 (Poetry)--study guide available as online PDF

  • for THURSDAY November 10

    Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

    »»WEEK 14 (11/29 - 12/1/05)

  • for TUESDAY November 29

    Quiz #3 (Poetry)
    --I will also announce the three literary works for you to purchase through the SU bookstore in the Commons and study on your won for the Final Exam on December 12. See the section below for details.

  • for THURSDAY December 1

    Class does not meet--FIRST DRAFT ESSAY #3 DUE TO MY OFFICE BY 4 P.M.; submit a copy to Turnitin.com by 9 p.m. (see Essay #3 assignment site for details)

    »»WEEK 15 (12/6 - 12/8/05)

  • for TUESDAY December 6

    --Course evaluations
    --I will return your First Draft of Essay #3 (Poetry)--FINAL DRAFT DUE DECEMBER 9 to my office by 4 p.m. accompanied by the First Draft and comment sheet.
    --If you chose to revise your RESEARCH PAPER, submit revision along with the original version to me today in class.

  • for THURSDAY December 9

    --FINAL DRAFT ESSAY #3 DUE to my office by 4 p.m. Place it in the correct box by my door; submit a final copy to Turnitin.com

  • FINAL EXAM MONDAY DECEMBER 12 from 4:15-6:45 p.m., Devilbiss Hall 213. The final exam is on three literary works chosen by the English Department--I will provide you with titles two weeks before the exam. You must purchase the short story and drama from the SU bookstore in the Commons; I will provide you with the URL for an online version of the poem. You must read, study, and analyze these works on your own--I cannot discuss them with you in class. The final exam for 102, composed by the English Department, consists of two parts:
    -- multiple choice: 33 questions (11 each for short fiction, poetry, and drama) on the works you were assigned for the exam, and in general
    essay: you will chose a topic from the brief selection provided o the exam. I will provide you with two Blue Books in which to compose your essay.

    WARNING: DO NOT LOOK UP TOPICS ABOUT OR INTERPRETATIONS OF THE LITERATURE ON THE INTERNET. We have searched the internet for the most common interpretations of the three literary pieces, and have catalogued those interpretations. If you write on one of these topics, your essay will be discarded.
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