THE RISE OF THE NOVEL

ENGL 411--SPRING 2003

Colin S. Cavell, Ph.D.

Class SMW: 14:00-14:50

Office Hours: By appointment

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Course Room No.: S17-009

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A study of the novel, its origins in the transformation from feudalism to capitalism, its utility, its development through modern history, its impact as a cultural artifact, and its contemporary relevance.

Grading Policy: 20% for Attendance*; 20% for the Class Presentation; 20% for the Midterm Exam; 20% for the Research Paper; and 20% for the Final Exam. A Guidelines sheet will be distributed outlining the requirements for your Class Presentation and for your Research Paper.

Attendance Policy*: Attendance in class is mandatory. As well, you are expected to follow the syllabus and accordingly be prepared for each day's class. This means that you must read the pre-assigned readings before class so that you will be prepared to discuss and debate in class the subject matter scheduled for that day and answer questions related to the issues being covered. NOTE: TURN OFF all cell phones during class.

· Absence from class may be made up by preparing a two-page, typed (i.e. using maximum 12 point font size and maximum double-spaced text with one-inch margin on all sides), summary on the missed material scheduled to be covered the day(s) of your absence.

Required Texts:

Defoe, Daniel. 1719/1994. The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. New York & London: Penguin Popular Classics.

Fielding, Henry. 1742/1999. The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, And of His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams. London & New York: Penguin Classics.

Richardson, Samuel. 1740/1985. Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded: In a Series of Letters From a Beautiful Young Damsel to Her Parents: And Afterwards In Her Exalted Condition, Between Her, and Persons of Figure and Quality, Upon the Most Important and Entertaining Subjects, in Genteel Life. London & New York: Penguin Classics.

Feb. 15: No Class

Feb. 17: No Class

Feb. 19: Introduction to the Novel, its Origins, its Antecedents, its Utility

Feb. 22: Transformation from Feudalism to Capitalism as Springboard for the Novel

Feb. 24: Production Mechanisms & Technological Inventions Facilitating the Rise of the Novel

Feb. 26: Concept of the Individual, Standardized Language, & Market for the Novel

Mar. 1: Introduction to Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Biography of Daniel Defoe

Mar. 3: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. I, “A Warning”; Ch. II, “The Storm”

Mar. 4: Al-Hijra New Year Holiday 1424

Mar. 5: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. III, “Pirates”; Ch. IV, “Escape from Slavery”; Ch. V. “Brazil,” Ch. VI, “Shipwreck”

Mar. 8: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. VII, “Sole Survivor”; Ch. VIII, “First Days”; Ch. IX, “The Journal: Food and Shelter”

Mar. 10: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. X, “The Journal: Natural Disasters”; Ch. XI, “The Journal: Illness”; Ch XII, “The Journal: Recovery”

Mar. 12-13: Ashura Holiday

Mar. 15: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XIII, “The Journal: Exploring the Island”; Ch. XIV, “The Journal: Of Pots and Canoes”; Ch. XV, “The Journal: Reflections”

Mar. 17: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XVI, “No Escape”; Ch. XVII, “Further Improvements”; Ch. XVIII, “A Footprint”

Mar. 19: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XIX, “Bones”; Ch. XX, “Fear and Isolation”; Ch. XXI, “The Lost Ship”

Mar. 22: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XXII, “Encounter with Savages”; Ch. XXIII, “Friday Observed”; Ch. XXIV, “Friday Instructed”

Mar. 24: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XXV, “New Plans”; Ch. XXVI, “Savages Return”; Ch. XXVII, “Prisoners Freed”

Mar. 26: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XXIII, “The Mutineers”; Ch. XXIX, “Ship Recaptured”; Ch. XXX, “Return to England”

Mar. 29: Robinson Crusoe

Readings: Defoe, Ch. XXXI, “Adventures with Friday”; Ch. XXXII, “Island Again”

Mar. 31: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Introduction, Note on the Text, Selected Further Reading, Advertisement, Preface, Contents, Volume I

Apr. 2: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Volume I

Apr. 5: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Volume I

Apr. 7: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Volume I

Apr. 9: Midterm Exam

Apr. 12-16: Mid-semester break [No classes]

Apr. 19: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Volume I

Apr. 21: Pamela

Readings: Richardson, Volume I

Apr. 23: Pamela