2011秋英国文学选读简介.ppt

1、Selected Readings in English Literature,By Tan Nian QQ: 996200132 E-mail: Sep, 2011,Introduction,Course Objective help students obtain a general idea of the development of English literature and cultivate in the students an interest in English literature, especially English literary works. cultivate

2、 their ability in language understanding and appreciation.,Some Suggestions,1. If possible, you should read The Bible 圣经and The Myth of Ancient Greek and Rome 古希腊罗马神话 in English or in Chinese. 2. You also should know about some Chinese literary works through comparing the western literary works and

3、eastern literary works, you can learn more from them.,Planning (1) Textbook: 新编英国文学选读 (2)Reading masterpieces of the major English writers (3) Ways of teaching a.Lectures: providing essential background knowledge on literary trends, schools, and major writers and their works,b. watching movies adapt

4、ed from literary works c. Seminars: discussing on given topics d. Quiz (4) Assignments a.Read the selected works from the textbook b. Write critical essays (term papers) c. Oral presentation (5)Requirements a. Cell phones must be turned off during class b. Dont be late for class c. Students are expe

5、cted to attend all classes,(6) Final exam Physical attendance and class participation 15% Assignments and quizzes 15% The result of the final exam 70%,The contents of this term,Poetry 1.A brief introduction of poetry 2.Appreciation of some poetry a. William Shakespeare：Sonnet 18, b. John Donne: A Va

6、lediction: Forbidding Mourning c. Ben Jonson: Song to celia d. Robert burns：A Red, Red Rose e. William Blake：The Lamb, The Tyger f. William Wordsworth： I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud g. Percy Bysshe Shelley: Ode to the West Wind f. Alfred Tennyson: Break, Break, Break,Dramas,1. A brief introduction of drama 2. Appreciation of some drama a. Hamlet b. The Merchant of Venice,Novels,1.A brief introduction of Novel 2.Appreciation of some novels a. Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice. b. Charles Dic