Weeks 1-7: Introductions, Pride and Prejudice

Week One:

Tues 8/25 (A) or Weds 8/26 (C)--Introductions

Thur 8/27 (A) or Fri 8/28 (C)--

  • Peruse course website. Make sure you read "Syllabus" (especially "Policies"), "Discussion," “Reading Responses,” and "Writing Tips and Handouts." Bring in any questions you have.

    • Take careful note of the section on the syllabus about plagiarism. Make sure to bring to class any questions you have regarding this.

  • Write a 350-400 word double-spaced typed informal letter (can be longer if you wish) to me that addresses the following questions (not necessarily in this order):

    • Here's the Canvas Link

      • 1. What kind of learning environment works best for you online? What kinds of online activities do you find most effective/least effective? What helps you stay focused in an online class?

      • 2. What are your strengths as an English student?

      • 3. In what areas would you like to improve as a student? The more specific you are, the more I can address these areas during the semester. For example, instead of saying you'd like to improve your writing, say, "teachers have told me I have good ideas but don't always support them well with quotations from the reading."

      • 4. Would you call yourself more of a talker or a listener in class? If a talker, suggest what you could do—and how I can help you—to improve your listening skills. If a listener, suggest would you could do—and how I can help you—to improve your talking skills.

      • 5. Finally, introduce yourself to me as a person--what is something quirky or strange about you? This does not have to be something dazzling, like a big achievement--perhaps it's an unusual favorite food or an interesting pastime. Alternatively, you might describe a time in life when you failed and what that meant to you.

Week Two

Mon 8/31 (A) or Tues 9/1 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 1-20 (Volume I, chapters 1-6)

Asynch Weds: Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 20-40 (Chapters 7-10)

Thurs 9/3 (A) or Fri 9/4 (C): NOTE: ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED! ONLY READ TO PAGE 40 (through Chapter 10).

NOTE: THESE ASSIGNMENTS HAVE ALL BEEN CHANGED!!! PLEASE LOOK AT CANVAS FOR THE UPDATED ASSIGNMENTS!

For next week:

Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 40-60 (Chapters 11-16 "A thorough, determined dislike of me . . .)

Week Three

Mon 9/8 (A) or Tues 9/9 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 61-84

Thurs 9/10 (A) or Fri 9/11 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 84-107

Week Four

Mon 9/14 (A) or Tues 9/15 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 107-129

Asynch Weds: Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 129-156

Thurs 9/17 (A) or Fri 9/18 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 156-177

Week Five

Mon 9/21 (A) or Tues 9/22 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 177-196

Asynch Weds: Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 196-216

Thurs 9/24 (A) or Fri 9/25 (C): In-class essay on Pride and Prejudice #1

Week Six

Mon 9/29 (A) or Tues 9/30 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 216-237

Thurs 10/1 (A) or 10/2 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 237-257

Week Seven

Mon 10/5 (A) or Tues 10/6 (C): Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 258-278

Asynch Weds: Read Pride and Prejudice, pp. 278-298 (finish)

Thurs 10/8 (A) or Fri 10/9 (C): In-class essay on Pride and Prejudice #2