ENG274Fall22 Wheeling

ENG 274 F2F 01: Survey of British Literature, Fall 2022, Fulmer 25
(revised 08/29/22)
Instructor: Dr. Mary Wheeling
Office Location: Fulmer Annex suite, top floor
Office Hours: Make an appointment with me to meet between 11:00 and 12:00 Monday
through Thursday to chat about class, college, or life. Email me at
[email protected] to schedule. We can meet on Zoom or in person.
Phone: 302-225-6361 (leave voice mail)
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Textbooks:
The Norton Anthology of English Literature: Core Selections EBook, 10th ed., ed. Stephen
Greenblatt
requiring EBook only 978-0-393-54390-2
purchase through GBC digital bookstore
Course Description:
Students will study the stylistic and thematic characteristics of the important periods of British
literature. Students will become aware of the historical, social, and political contexts for each of
the periods. Students will become familiar with the key figures and major works within each
period.
Prerequisite:
ENG 175 and ENG 176
Course Materials:
The online texts, handouts, Internet resources, lectures, and audio-visual materials.
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Learning Objectives/Goals:
Upon completion of ENG 274, students will be able to:
1. Identify key authors and texts of British literary history.
2. Understand and remember key terms and concepts (including critical approaches) used
in literary study.
3. Recognize, describe, and interpret the chronological and thematic development of
British literary and cultural history.
4. Analyze works of literature using tools of the discipline: close reading, critical thinking,
critical approaches, key terms and concepts, secondary texts, and academic writing.
Topics Covered:
1. The Middle Ages (to ca. 1485)
2. The 16th Century (1485-1603)
3. Early 17th Century (1603-1660)
4. Restoration and 18th Century (1660-1785)
5. Romantic Period (1785-1803)
6. Victorian Period (1830-1901)
7. 20th – 21st Centuries
8. Elements of literature
9. Interpreting literature
10. Writing about literature
Total contact hours: 42.00
Course Format
ENG 274, Survey of British Literature, will offer lecture, discussion, and activities at every class
meeting. Course requirements (explained below) will include multiple brief assignments, two
tests, and a researched project that includes an essay.
Course Policies
Attendance
At each class meeting, we will read, talk and think about, and do other work with our literature,
so class attendance with the textbook is required. Students who regularly attend will have

every opportunity to achieve the class’s and their own learning goals (see “Learning
Objectives/Goals” above).
If you have an emergency/excused absence, particularly if health-related, first contact your
advisor ([email protected]) to communicate the situation. They will then contact your
instructors regarding the excused absence. We want to work with everyone to accommodate
their learning while preserving our health and well-being!
Missed Activities/Late Assignments

If a student misses an in-class Activity due to absence, it cannot be made up. However, the
lowest Activity score is dropped. (See the Grading Policy and Weighting explanations below for
more information.)
Unless you’ve had an emergency, pre-excused absence, or made other prior arrangements
with the professor, a late Essay or Test won’t be accepted.
Make-Up Quizzes
Unless you’ve had an emergency or made prior arrangements with the professor, you won’t be
able to make up a Quiz.
Course Requirements
“Activities” (30% now 50% of grade) consist of in-class activities, fact quizzes, and short
reflection papers, for ex.
Students will complete numerous graded activities, so should be prepared at every
class meeting for groupwork, discussions, quizzes, impromptu writing assignments, etc.
Activities missed due to absence or tardiness cannot be made up, due to the nature of
the activity design. All Activities together will account for 30% now 50% of the ENG 274
course grade.
“Tests” (50% now 30% of grade)
Students will complete two graded tests during the term to gauge their understanding of
and critical thinking about class readings, lectures, handouts, and discussion content.
Tests missed due to absence or tardiness cannot be made up except in the case of a
dire emergency or pre-arrangement. (See sections above on attendance and make-up
work.) Each Test is worth 100 points and accounts for a possible 25% now 15% of the
total course grade; together they count for 50% now 30% of the ENG 274 course grade.
“Essay” (20% of grade)
Students will compose an essay on an assigned, pre-approved topic using MLA format
and documentation style. The essay will count for 20% of the ENG 274 course grade.
Grading Policy

See directly above for graded requirements and their weights. I follow GBC’s grading system
(click through to view) for issuing final letter grades.
Classroom Behavior Expectations

British Literature Survey (ENG 274) is an amazing experience when students
1. Keep electronic devices on silent and out of sight during class instruction.
2. Arrive a few minutes in advance of class and stay until class is dismissed.
3. Limit talking to others to assigned discussions or activities.
Academic Integrity
All courses taught at Goldey-Beacom College are governed by the GBC Academic Honor
Code. A full description of the Honor Code and related procedures is available on the web at
Goldey-Beacom College Academic Honor Code
(http://catalog.gbc.edu/content.php?catoid=27&navoid=1859#academic-honor-code).
Remember that ignorance of the proper use of sources is no excuse for a violation. Any
alleged academic dishonesty in this class will be addressed according to official procedures. It
is the professor’s prerogative to determine the appropriate penalty for academic offenses.
Penalties for violations of the Honor Code in my class can range from a zero on the work in
question to an F for the entire course.
All my lectures and course materials are copyrighted, including student-written or -recorded
lectures, notes, or summaries that substantially reflect my content. These materials are made
available only for personal use by students, and may not be distributed or reproduced for
commercial purposes without my express written consent. Students ARE able to share notes
or materials with a current classmate on an individual basis for personal use. Violation of my
copyright may result in course sanctions and violate the Code of Academic Integrity. Read
GBC’s policy on intellectual property here: https://www.gbc.edu/academics/academic-
resources/library-technology-services/copyright.html.
I require all work submitted to be produced originally for this course. Recycling old
assignments or simultaneously submitting the same work to ENG 274 and another class
defeats the purpose of our unique learning process and gives you unfair academic advantage.
Getting Extra Help

Although I won’t be keeping office hours in my (tiny) office, you are encouraged to email or see
me during my Zoom virtual student-professor office hours with any questions about the course
or college—or life!—in general. If you can’t make my advertised days/hours, email for an
appointment at another time.
If you have a physical, learning, or other disability that might hinder your access to or
performance in the class, please contact your Academic Advisor, whose office is located on
the first floor of the Fulmer Center.

Students are encouraged to access free online academic tutoring and writing assistance
through TutorMe, a service provided for all GBC students, faculty and staff. TutorMe is
accessible 24/7 through the tab in Campus Web labeled “Library & Learning Center.” Or you
can click through here: https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ICS/Library__Learning_Center/. You will
see a link to TutorMe on the list of services down the left-hand side.
Student Code of Conduct

Students are expected to be aware of and comply with the Student Code of Conduct and
Rules of Decorum found in the Student Handbook.
College Policies & Resources
Academic Honor Code

Please familiarize yourself with the Goldey-Beacom College Academic Honor Code
(http://catalog.gbc.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=1473#academic-honor-code). All
courses are governed by this policy.
Student Accommodations
The Advisors in the Financial Aid/Advisement Office serve as the first point of contact for
students requesting reasonable accommodations at GBC. For more information, please visit
your Advisor whose office is located on the first floor of the Fulmer Center or email them at
[email protected].
Mental Health and Well Being

Goldey-Beacom College affords its students on-campus opportunities to engage in individual,
group, and drop-in counseling along with workshops and fireside chats on relevant mental
health and awareness topics. Please reach out to Megan Romano, Director of Counseling,
at [email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment!
Goldey-Beacom also offers help in the form of the Health Advocate Student Assistance
Program (SAP), a confidential service that can help you manage a crisis or find the support
you need to deal with personal or psychological challenges. Keep the following services’
contact information handy in the event that you or a peer is in need of assistance. Asking for
help is a smart, safe, and courageous thing to do.
GBC Director of Counseling
Megan Romano, LPC, CAADC, NCC [email protected]
103 Jackson Hall
Health Advocate Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Mental health support: 1-855-384-1800

Crisis Numbers:
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, statewide: 1-800-652-2929
Crisis TEXT Line: Text DE to 741741
Crisis Line for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Domestic Violence Hotline (New Castle County, DE): 1-302-762-6110
Rape Crisis Line through ContactLifeline DE: 1-302-761-9100
This information, and more, is available on Campus Web in the Campus Life Section, at the
following link (you need to be logged in to Campus Web to view):
https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ICS/Campus_Life/Counseling_Services__Resources.jnz
Hirons Library & Learning Center

The Hirons Library and Learning Center (HLLC), located in the Jones Center, contains a
variety resources to support your research throughout your time at Goldey-Beacom College.
Library
• Search for information to help you complete your next class assignment using our
robust discover tool (https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ICS/Library__Learning_Center/).
• Computers, laptops, printers, and a scanner are available for you to use to complete
assignments as well. Visit the Library and Technology Services website
(https://www.gbc.edu/academics/academic-resources/library-technology-services/) for
details regarding computing options and hours of operation within the HLLC
ARC
• Students are encouraged to access free online academic tutoring and writing assistance
through TutorMe, a service provided for all GBC students, faculty and staff. TutorMe is
accessible 24/7 through the tab in Campus Web labeled “Library & Learning Center.”
TutorMe can be accessed from here
https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ICS/Library__Learning_Center/.

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ENG 274 F2F 01: Survey of British Literature, Fall 2022, Fulmer 25

ENG 274 F2F, Fall 2022 Dr. Wheeling Page 1

ENG 274 F2F, Fall 2022 Dr. Wheeling Page 2

Missed Activities/Late Assignments

ENG 274 F2F, Fall 2022 Dr. Wheeling Page 3

Classroom Behavior Expectations

Getting Extra Help

ENG 274 F2F, Fall 2022 Dr. Wheeling Page 4

Student Code of Conduct

College Policies & Resources

Academic Honor Code

Mental Health and Well Being

ENG 274 F2F, Fall 2022 Dr. Wheeling Page 5

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

Hirons Library & Learning Center

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