ENGL 200.001 The Supernatural in Literature (Spring 2016)

TR 9:30 – 10:45: Kinard 312

Dr. Cynthia Macri

 

The assignments represent an approximation of what will be covered each session; adjustments will be made as we proceed. Changes will be announced in class and placed on the course website calendar. You are responsible for completing all assignments, based on any changes that may be made to the schedule.

 

Due Date

Assignment

T Jan 12

Class Introduction; Review syllabus

The supernatural in the 19th century

R  Jan 14

“Ligeia” by Edgar Allan Poe

Available at http://www.pambytes.com/poe/poe.html#M

T Jan 19

Dorian Gray  Preface and Chpts. 1-6, pp. 3-63

R Jan 21

Dorian Gray Chpts. 7-11, pp. 63-107

T Jan 26

Dorian Gray Chpts. 12-end, pp. 108-188

R Jan 28

The Beckoning Fair One Chpts. 1-7

Available at http://www.english.upenn.edu/~nauerbac/onions.html

T Feb 2

The Beckoning Fair One Chpts. 8-end

Reader Response 1 due

R Feb 4

Exam 1

T Feb 9

The Exorcist Prologue and Chpts. 1-3

R Feb 11

The Exorcist Ch. 4 and Part II, Chpts. 1-3

T Feb 16

The Exorcist Part II, Chpts. 4-6

R Feb 18

The Exorcist  Part III to top of p. 298 ending on “He had to build the case for the Chancery.”

T Feb 23

The Exorcist p. 298 - Epilogue

R Feb 25

Reading to prepare for Skinwalkers: pay special attention to the sections on history and beliefs, including creation.

http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Navajo-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html and http://www.everyculture.com/multi/Le-Pa/Navajos.html

Skinwalkers Chpts. 1-4, pp. 1-47

T Mar 1

Skinwalkers Chpts. 5-8, pp. 48-112

R Mar 3

Skinwalkers Chpts. 9-14, pp. 113-172

T Mar 8

Skinwalkers Chpts. 15-19, pp. 173-241

R Mar 10

Skinwalkers Chpts. 20-end, pp. 242-303

Mar 14-18

Spring Break

T Mar 22

Exam 2

Reader Response 2 due

R Mar 24

Alice Loom Chpts. 1-8, pp. 1-66

T Mar 29

Alice Loom Chpts. 9-16, pp. 67-127

R Mar 31

Alice Loom Chpts. 17-24, pp. 128-92

T April 5

Alice Loom Chpts. 25-33, pp. 193-end

R April 7

TBA novel

T April 12

TBA

R April 14

TBA

T April 19

TBA

R April 21

TBA short story

Bring “gadget” to complete course evaluations

Reader Response 3 due

T April 26

Study Day

Final Exam

Friday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Winthrop university policy does not accept travel plans or work schedules as reasons to reschedule a final examination.

Exam schedule available at http://www.winthrop.edu/recandreg/calendars/default.htm.