Syllabus for Sections 12371 12372 On-Line

Books: I have ordered The Norton Shakespeare edited by Stephen Greenblatt and I will from time to time refer to this edition; however, it is not essential that you own this text. No test materials will be taken from the introductory materials in the text. You may use any editions of the plays which are convenient except abridged editions used for special situations. You may even use on line editions of the plays if you so desire. The important point is THAT YOU READ THE PLAYS.

Course Description: English 3306 is an in-depth study of Shakespeare's major plays.  This semester we are reading eight plays, three history plays, two comedies, and three tragedies. You are also required to view five of the plays on stage or on video.

Class Requirements: You will receive 10 grades in this class There will be there will be two examinations, three critiques of videos or stage plays two discussion grades, two journal grades and one research paper grade. The tests will be a mid-term and a final. The critiques will be 500 words long and due at times according to the calendar. Your research paper and the critiques will be submitted through Turnitin.com. also at a time specified on the calendar. Discussion postings are due weekly and a journal entry is required each week. You will receive a mid-term and a final grade for these activities. Below I have listed a break down of these grades:

Discussion 1= 8%
Journal 1 = 7%
Mid-term = 10%
Critiques = 5% each (total 15%)
Research Paper = 15%
Discussion 2 = 10%
Journal 2 = 10%
Final Exam = 25%

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