ࡱ> XZWg l.bjbjVV .Nr<r<]& 22222FFF8~$\F&8LJJJJ%%%%&&&&&&$(i+$&2%%%%%$&22JJ9&%^2J2J%%%$h%Jqf%%O&0&&%9,9, %9,2%$%%%%%%%$&$&%%%&%%%%9,%%%%%%%%% : San Jos State University Department of English and Comparative Literature ENGL 253: Period Studies in American Literature/Postmodernism Fall, 2011 Tuesday 4:00-6:45pm Clark Hall 316 Instructor: Andrew Altschul Email: afaltschul@gmail.com Phone: (408) 924-4489 Office: Faculty Offices 214 Office Hours: Mon./Tues. 3-4pm Everywhere we live in a universe strangely similar to the original. Jean Baudrillard Course Description In this seminar we will examine novels, essays, and films in an attempt to answer some basic questions about the literary movement (phenomenon? fashion? rumor?) known as postmodernism. The most basic of these What is postmodernism? is surprisingly difficult to answer. Others, including When did postmodernism begin (and end)? and Who is postmodern? and What are the aesthetic, intellectual, and political positions underlying the movement? will be the subject of our discussions, debates, and analyses. Students will also research developments in other areas of contemporary life in an attempt to identify patterns in the general effects of postmodernity on culture. This course will be demanding. It will require a substantial amount of reading up to 200 pages per week and a high level of serious participation in class discussions. Student Learning Goals Comprehension of the basic features of literary postmodernism Understanding the 20th century literary evolution through modernism to postmodernism Ability to analyze contemporary fiction in the context of social, cultural, and political influences Familiarity with seminal late-20th century literary/culture theorists and their contributions Improved skills in researching and writing about issues in literature and culture Required Texts Doctorow, E. L. The Book of Daniel. [ISBN 9780812978179] Nabokov, Vladimir. Pale Fire. [ISBN 9780679723424] Pynchon, Thomas. The Crying of Lot 49 [ISBN 9780060913076] Russ, Joanna. The Female Man. [ISBN 9780807062999] Wallace, David Foster. Infinite Jest. [ISBN 9780316066525] Course Reader (CR) Available for purchase at Maple Press, 481 E. San Carlos St., San Jose Requirements and Grading Participation (30%). The course will be conducted as a seminar. I take this to mean that we are all equally invested in, and equally responsible for, extensive and in-depth discussions of the assigned readings and other topics relevant to the course. In terms of specific requirements, they are simple and mandatory: 1) Come to class more than one absence will have a negative impact on your grade; 2) Be on time; 3) Do all the assigned reading and be prepared to discuss your reactions; 4) Engage with the other students and the professor, consider their positions, ask questions. There may be occasional quizzes, impromptu writing assignments, or assigned explications of the theoretical essays. Note: If you are someone who steadfastly resists participating in class discussions, you should consider taking another class. Short Papers (35%). You will write short responses to three of the novels assigned this semester. At least one of these will be read aloud in class as the basis for a given days discussion. These papers should be no more than 1,000 words and should attempt to apply specific theoretical positions to the novel in question. Admiration (or un-admiration), summary, thematic interpretation, discussion of the authors biography, etc., are irrelevant to these papers instead, you are to demonstrate your grasp of the readings in postmodernist theory by identifying aspects of the novel which have bearing on those theories. These papers should be formally written, with proper citation of sources. Research Paper (35%). You will write a formal research paper of 12-15 pages that investigates the manifestations/effects of postmodernism and postmodernity in a cultural sector other than literature. This may be a different art form (music, film, etc.), a discipline (politics, economics, science, etc.), or some other area in which postmodernity has had significant, transformative impact. The paper should discuss specific examples not merely abstractions or overviews and should make specific reference to both the theoretical and creative texts weve discussed this semester. A one-page proposal, and a preliminary, annotated bibliography, are due no later than November 1; finished papers are due at 5pm on December 9. Readings I strongly encourage you to attend literary readings offered on campus this semester. September 14 Andrew Sean Greer. ENGR 189. 7pm October 11 Melanie Rae Thon. MLK 225/229. 7pm October 26 Daniel Handler (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket). ENGR 189. 7pm November 8 Camille Dungy. MLK 225/229. 7pm December 7 Steinbeck Fellows Kirstin Chen and John Newman. MLK 225/229. 7pm Schedule Aug. 30 Course Introduction Wallace, A Radically Condensed History of Postindustrial Life; Coover, A Very Short Story; Plato, from The Republic, Book VII (all handouts)Sept. 6What Was Modernism? Adams, What Was Modernism?; Hemingway, Big Two-Hearted River; Stein, The Superstitions of Fred Anneday; Barth, Lost in the Funhouse; Lyotard, What Is Postmodernism? and Note on the Meaning of Post- (All CR)Sept. 13Entering Postmodernity. Jameson, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism (CR); The Crying of Lot 49, pp. 1-99Sept. 20Lovibond, Feminism and Postmodernism (CR); Lot 49 (finish)Sept. 27Rethinking Text. McHale, Some Ontologies of Fiction (CR); Pale Fire, Foreword and Cantos One and Two, with CommentaryOct. 4Derrida, Signature, Event, Context (CR); Pale Fire (finish)Oct. 11What/When Is the Self? Culler, Identity, Identification, and the Subject (CR); Lacan, The Mirror Stage (CR); The Book of Daniel, pp. 1-130Oct. 18The Book of Daniel (finish)Oct. 25Other Genders, Other Genres. Owens, The Discourse of Others (CR); Galchen, Dream Machine (CR); The Female Man, through Part SixNov. 1RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSALS DUE. The Female Man (finish) FILM: Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1982)Nov. 8The Way We Live Now. Baudrillard, from Simulacra & Simulation (CR); Infinite Jest, pp. 3-181 (including endnotes)Nov. 15Infinite Jest, pp. 181-379 FILM: Being John Malkovich (Spike Jonze, 1999)Nov. 22Infinite Jest, pp. 380-565Nov. 29Infinite Jest, pp. 565-785 FILM: Moulin Rouge! (Baz Luhrmann, 2001)Dec. 6Infinite Jest (finish); Eagleton, Beginnings (CR). Course Policies Use of cell phones in class for any reason is not allowed. If you use your cell phone in class you will receive a failing grade for the day. Use of email, IM, web-surfing, etc. in class are not allowed and will result in a failing grade for the day. If you miss a class, you are responsible for acquiring notes, handouts, etc. I will have extra copies of handouts in my office, but I will not be available to go over what you missed in the discussion. Please see below for the university policy on academic integrity, and rest assured that all cases of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be pursued. If you submit work that is not your own, you will fail this class. Late assignments will be graded down by one full letter for every class meeting beyond the due date. The downgrade takes effect one minute after the due date/time. You are welcome to email me with questions about the class however, you should not expect a reply for at least 24 hours. I do not accept written assignments by email under any circumstances. If you are handing in a late assignment you should bring it to my office hours or to the next class meeting. University Policies Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. HYPERLINK "http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html"Information on add/drops are available at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html. HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/"Information about late drop is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. Academic integrity Students should know that the Universitys Academic Integrity Policy is available at HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf"http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University and the Universitys integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and Ethical Development is available at  HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html" http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another persons ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability.     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