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Tudor and Stuart GhostsLoading...
ENGL 4XXXLoading...
CRN XXXXXLoading...
Fall 202X
Course Description
Hamlet says that Death is the land from which no man returns, but he conveniently forgets the ghost of his dead father as he says that. Ghosts are found everywhere in early modern literature from the plays, poems, ballads, and other cheap print. In this course, we’ll explore how men and women of the 16th and 17th centuries portrayed ghosts and ask to what end? We’ll enter into the debates of the existence of ghosts and the supernatural, explore and catalog cheap print, and creatively think about the role of ghosts and other external markers of memory in our own time and culture.
At the end of the semester students will be able to
*Assess and make judgements based on conflicting sources
*Explain how intertextual networks influences interpretations of texts
*Gather, analyze, and describe diverse primary source material
*Write for audiences with different levels of expertise
*Assess and make judgements based on conflicting sources
*Explain how intertextual networks influences interpretations of texts
*Gather, analyze, and describe diverse primary source material
*Write for audiences with different levels of expertise
Accessibility Statement
I am committed to creating a learning environment that is accessible as possible. If, at any point in the term, you find yourself not able to fully access the space, content, and / or experiences of this course, please contact me so we can explore accommodation options together.
If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, I also encourage you to contact the Disability Resource Center. (https://drc.uga.edu/). If you have already been approved for accommodations through the DRC, please meet with me so we can develop an implementation plan together.
I am committed to creating a learning environment that is accessible as possible. If, at any point in the term, you find yourself not able to fully access the space, content, and / or experiences of this course, please contact me so we can explore accommodation options together.
If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, I also encourage you to contact the Disability Resource Center. (https://drc.uga.edu/). If you have already been approved for accommodations through the DRC, please meet with me so we can develop an implementation plan together.
Course Information
Meeting Time: T / R 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Meeting Place: Park Hall 144
Meeting Place: Park Hall 144
Student Hours: T / R 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Instructor Name:
Savannah Jensen
Email:
savannah.jensen@uga.edu
Office:
Park Hall 65 Desk 10
Savannah Jensen
Email:
savannah.jensen@uga.edu
Office:
Park Hall 65 Desk 10
Required Texts and Accounts
Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. Ed. Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine, Folger Shakespeare Library, ISBN 978-0743477123.
Peele, George. The Old Wife's Tale. Ed. Charles Whitworth, New Mermaids, ISBN 978-0-7136-4270-4
Beaumont, Francis. The Knight of the Burning Pestle. Ed. Michael Hattaway, 2nd edition, New Mermaids, ISBN 0-393-90093-2
Anchor Account
Peele, George. The Old Wife's Tale. Ed. Charles Whitworth, New Mermaids, ISBN 978-0-7136-4270-4
Beaumont, Francis. The Knight of the Burning Pestle. Ed. Michael Hattaway, 2nd edition, New Mermaids, ISBN 0-393-90093-2
Anchor Account
Plus/Minus Grading
Plus and minus grades are assigned only to a student's final average for the course. For the course grade, the grade-point average and the numerical range for each plus/minus grade is as follows:
A 4.0 (90-100)
B+ 3.3 (88-89)
B 3.0 (82-87)
C+ 2.3 (78-79)
C 2.0 (70-77)
D 1.0 (60-69)
F 0.0 (<60)
Plus and minus grades are assigned only to a student's final average for the course. For the course grade, the grade-point average and the numerical range for each plus/minus grade is as follows:
A 4.0 (90-100)
B+ 3.3 (88-89)
B 3.0 (82-87)
C+ 2.3 (78-79)
C 2.0 (70-77)
D 1.0 (60-69)
F 0.0 (<60)
Late Policy
Given the highly collaborative nature of the projects in this class and given Project 2 and 3's presentation elements, it is important to keep in touch with me in case unexpected obstacles come up. If you as an individual or as a team cannot submit a project on time, please contact me as soon as possible. This will allow us to discuss a new schedule, and discuss possible penalties for not meeting the new deadlines.
Given the highly collaborative nature of the projects in this class and given Project 2 and 3's presentation elements, it is important to keep in touch with me in case unexpected obstacles come up. If you as an individual or as a team cannot submit a project on time, please contact me as soon as possible. This will allow us to discuss a new schedule, and discuss possible penalties for not meeting the new deadlines.
Attendance
Because this course is designed to be highly collaborative and discussion based, your participation in class is essential to your academic success and the success of your classmates. It is important that you regularly and punctually attend all class sessions. Missing multiple classes will lead to an overall deduction to your grade as outlined below:
6 absences: overall grade drops by 5 points
7-9 absences: overall grade drops by a l0 points
10 absences: failure of the course
Because this course is designed to be highly collaborative and discussion based, your participation in class is essential to your academic success and the success of your classmates. It is important that you regularly and punctually attend all class sessions. Missing multiple classes will lead to an overall deduction to your grade as outlined below:
6 absences: overall grade drops by 5 points
7-9 absences: overall grade drops by a l0 points
10 absences: failure of the course
Academic Honesty
As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,” and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must meet the standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found at: https://ovpi.uga.edu/academic-honesty/academic-honesty-policy. Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.
As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,” and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must meet the standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found at: https://ovpi.uga.edu/academic-honesty/academic-honesty-policy. Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.
Major Projects and Grade Weight
Project 1 (15%):
After reading treatises on the supernatural and Shakespeare's Hamlet, you will write a paper that answers the following question: what was the ghost of King Hamlet? This brief paper will be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
After reading treatises on the supernatural and Shakespeare's Hamlet, you will write a paper that answers the following question: what was the ghost of King Hamlet? This brief paper will be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
Project 2 (30%):
In this group project, you will analyze ghost narratives from Early English Books Online, the English Broadside Ballad Archive, or a combination of archive materials. Individual members will be responsible for finding, describing, and analyzing 10 ghost narratives. Group members will combine their research and present it in a book format using the Book Creator App. We will use this project to discuss intertextual analysis.
In this group project, you will analyze ghost narratives from Early English Books Online, the English Broadside Ballad Archive, or a combination of archive materials. Individual members will be responsible for finding, describing, and analyzing 10 ghost narratives. Group members will combine their research and present it in a book format using the Book Creator App. We will use this project to discuss intertextual analysis.
Project 3 (30%):
After finishing the semester's readings, you will record a brief podcast highlights the significance of any of the texts examined in class. Episodes should be at minimum 10 minutes in length. You may work as an individual or in a group with a maximum of 4 members.
Because of the many inherent possibilities that this project presents, grading will be done as a contract between students / groups and the instructor.
After finishing the semester's readings, you will record a brief podcast highlights the significance of any of the texts examined in class. Episodes should be at minimum 10 minutes in length. You may work as an individual or in a group with a maximum of 4 members.
Because of the many inherent possibilities that this project presents, grading will be done as a contract between students / groups and the instructor.
Weekly Reflections (25%)
Each week you'll write a reflection on class readings or discussions. Reflections should be between 250 to 500 words. They reflections are graded on a complete / incomplete scale. The reflections are designed to reward your thoughtful participation inside and outside of class. You may choose to skip up to 3 reflections without penalty.
Each week you'll write a reflection on class readings or discussions. Reflections should be between 250 to 500 words. They reflections are graded on a complete / incomplete scale. The reflections are designed to reward your thoughtful participation inside and outside of class. You may choose to skip up to 3 reflections without penalty.