English 123-S3 Literature in Global Perspective

HUB Mall Go to HUB Mall. Have some coffee or tea, if you would like to, and take a look around. What catches your eye or ear? What do you smell, feel, or taste? Write a page about your impressions of HUB Mall and then come back to class with this first writing assignment.

One semester—3 units A lot of work, which can leave you feeling a bit ragged by the end of the semester.

Caution! Do not take English 122 more than once! Do not take more than two of the required first-year English courses!

Syllabus as a Contract Please read the syllabus carefully, and make sure you understand the requirements for this course.

Active participation Your active participation makes up a significant portion of the class requirements.

The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University. (GFC 29 SEP 2003) The University of Alberta takes cheating seriously!

Books you will need (in order) Damrosch, David. How to Read World Literature. Chichester, U.K.; Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, Naipaul, V. S. In a Free State. New York: Vintage, 1984, c1971. Hacker, Diana. A Canadian Writer’s Reference with 2009 MLA Update. Boston: Bedford, Coetzee, J. M. Life & Times of Michael K. London: Vintage, Rushdie, Salman, Simon Reade, and Tim Supple. Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children. Adapted for the theater. New York: Modern Library, In addition to these books, the class will read articles from the University of Alberta library databases, open websites, and class handouts.

Books you will need

Writing Expectations Students need to come into this course having learned writing skills in elementary and secondary school classes. Those students who have problems with basic language skills should seek help outside of the class. The University of Alberta offers several useful forms of writing assistance, including a free-of-charge Writing Centre. Many books and instruction manuals offer help in these technical areas. Please ask me for help; you will never be penalized for seeking information about these resources.

Postings on Moodle at: (or follow the ‘Moodle’ link at the class website) Please fill in your information and add a likeness of yourself on Moodle. Use an address that you look at regularly. I often send information to the class by , and I will use the addresses you provide at Moodle. Class website:

First Moodle Assignment Due by 10:00am on Wednesday, January 19: What is literature? And, if you wish to add more: Why should we learn about it or not learn about it? Minimum 250 words

Please stay for the entire show. The class ends at 9:30pm. This does NOT mean that you need to get through the door by that time!

See y’all next Wednesday! -Marco