課程資訊
課程名稱
 美國文學1865以前
AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865 
開課學期
 97-1 
授課對象
 外國語文學系  
授課教師
 梁欣榮 
課號
 FL4062 
課程識別碼
 102 43000 
班次
 01 
學分
 3 
全/半年
 半年 
必/選修
 必修 
上課時間
 星期二@,5,6(~14:10) 
上課地點
 新304 
備註
 本課程中文授課,使用英文教科書。英國文學與美國文學六科擇五必修
限本系所學生(含輔系、雙修生)
總人數上限：40人 
  
課程簡介影片
 
核心能力關聯
 本課程尚未建立核心能力關連
課程大綱
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課程概述

Course Description and Requirements:


A survey course like this one frequently attempts to accomplish too many things in too little time. So that our time is used smartly, read the assignments ahead of schedule and be prepared to participate in class discussions. To ensure that you are adequately prepared for each class, I will regularly give short, unannounced quizzes. These quizzes will cover both the introductory essays and selections from the NAAL. Be sure to read the very helpful introductory essays and notes that come with each  

課程目標
 There will be two examinations: an optional midterm plus a final. In lieu of the midterm, you can choose to write a short (no more than 5 typed, double-spaced pages) paper. The final exam will cover ALL materials taught during the semester. Each exam is worth 45% of the course grade; the remaining 10% goes to quizzes and oral presentations. Attendance, enthusiasm, and active participation in class discussions are all expected though none counts toward the course grade. Classes will be conducted in Mandarin; the required oral presentations may be done in Mandarin or in English. An outrageous absence record, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade and appropriate disciplinary action. 
課程要求
 Oral Presentation Topics:

Regardless of which topic below that suits you, you must first ponder the two questions for the millenium:

--Why am I studying American Literature in Taiwan in the year 2000?
--How can I benefit from what I learn in American Literature to better compete in the 21 century?

Now survey the following oral presentation topics:

1. When did American literature begin?
2. Who were the Puritans?
3. The Maypole of Merrymount: two perspectives.
4. The woman narrator: Rowlandson's multiple voices.
5. The Indian encounter: friend or foe?
6. Typology: the Puritan reads the wor(l)d.
7. Language, logic, and Truth: Edward Taylor's dilemma.
8. The beginning of an American tradition in literature.
9. Your choice (must be approved).


Record your oral presentation or short paper topic below:


 
預期每週課後學習時數
  
Office Hours
  
指定閱讀
  
參考書目
 Required Text:
Baym, Nina, et al., eds. The Norton Anthology of American Literature, 4th, 5th, or later editions.
Handouts
 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
  
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
 期中考 
45% 
  
2. 
 期末考 
45% 
  
3. 
 quizzes and oral presentations 
10% 
  
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
 9/16  Course Introduction. The anthology, beginning of American literature, what is American literature?
Introduction to Colonial American Literature and the Puritan tradition.
 
第2週
 9/23  The early settlers. The Puritan tradition: William Bradford. 
第3週
 9/30  Enemies of the People: Thomas Morton and Roger Williams. 
第4週
 10/07  Captivity Narrative: Rowlandson. American Indians: a white perspective. 
第5週
 10/14  Puritan poetry: Anne Bradstreet. 
第6週
 10/21  Edward Taylor. 
第7週
 10/28  Edward Taylor. 
第8週
 11/04  Edward Taylor. 
第9週
 11/11  Mid-term examination. 
第10週
 11/18  Jonathan Edwards. 
第11週
 11/25  Ben Franklin: Poor Richard. 
第12週
 12/02  Poetry before the republic. 
第13週
 12/09  More poetry before the republic. 
第14週
 12/16  Washington Irving and American fiction. 
第15週
 12/23  Emerson. 
第16週
 12/30  Emerson and his admirers. 
第17週
 1/06  Emerson and his admirers. 
第18週
 1/13  Final examination.