What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive semester outline for ENL 463: Shakespeare, a course offered at University of Detroit Mercy. It serves as a foundational guide for students enrolled in the class, detailing expectations, requirements, and logistical information for successful completion of the course. It’s designed to provide a clear roadmap for the semester, helping students understand the course structure and how their work will be evaluated.
Why This Document Matters
This outline is essential for any student planning to take, or currently enrolled in, ENL 463. It’s particularly useful at the beginning of the semester to understand the workload, required materials, and grading breakdown. Referencing this outline throughout the semester can help students stay on track with assignments, understand the instructor’s policies, and prepare effectively for assessments. It’s a key resource for maximizing performance in the course.
Topics Covered
* Course logistics: meeting times, location, and instructor contact information
* Required reading materials and specific editions
* Assessment components and their weighting towards the final grade
* Expectations for written assignments, including formatting guidelines
* Policies regarding revisions, attendance, and late submissions
* Overview of critical approaches applied to Shakespearean texts
* Exploration of key themes within Shakespeare’s works
What This Document Provides
* A complete list of required texts for the course, specifying preferred editions.
* A detailed breakdown of the grading components, including percentages for each.
* Guidelines for various writing assignments, including position papers and comparative analyses.
* Information regarding opportunities for revisions and the associated process.
* Clear articulation of the instructor’s expectations for class participation and attendance.
* An overview of the course’s approach to analyzing Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets.