ENGL 2330--Survey of World Literature Fall 2009 (TTU)
Introductory Matters Dr. Stedman

Meeting Rooms: section 003 (9:30-10:50): Henderson Hall 304B; section 006 (1:30-2:50): Kittrell Hall 204
Professor’s Office: Henderson Hall 306A                      Phone: 931-372-3763
Office Hours: TR 11-12 & 1:30-2:30; MW 3-4; and by appointment
E-mail: sstedman@tntech.edu          Snail: Box 5053

Text: Mack, Maynard et al., eds. The Norton Anthology of World Literature. Expanded ed. in
                 one volume.  New York: W. W. Norton and Co., 1997.

Course Objectives:

1. To increase students’ knowledge of world literature;

2. To improve students’ ability to read literary texts;

3. To improve students’ written communication skills;

4. To analyze the issues of parenthood and hate speech in literature, using critical thinking techniques as a guide to analysis.

Some Course Policies:

1. Excessive unexcused absence and/or lateness to class may affect the course grade;

2. Submission of late work may affect the assignment grade;

3. Avoid early departure from class (if it proves necessary, let me know at the beginning of
    class that you must leave early and sit near the door before exiting);

4. Avoid all forms of oral gratification (i.e., do not eat, drink, or chew) in class;

5. Take care of nature before class; i.e., do not leave in the middle of class to empty your bladder.

6. Turn off cell phones, iPods, and computers, etc., and do not access them during class.

Students with a disability requiring accommodation should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). An Accommodation Request (AR) should be completed as soon as possible, preferably by the end of the first week of the course. The ODS is located in the Roaden University Center, Room 112; phone 372-6119.