Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

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Course Syllabus
English Literature

1. COURSE IDENTIFICATION

Faculty or Unit: Escuela de Ciencias de

Initial: ECEDU
la Educación
Academic Level: Profesional Academic Field: Formación disciplinar
Course: English Literature Code: 551029
Course Type: Teórico Number of credits: 2
Course Designer: Milly Andrea Muñoz Course Editor: Kelly Fajardo
Preparation Date: September 4 , 2018th Updating Date: June 16th, 2020
Course Description:
The academic course English Literature corresponds to the elective component of the
B.A. Program of English as a Foreign Language, it means this is a noncompulsory
course for undergraduate students majoring in English Language Teaching at UNAD.
English Literature will introduce students to a range of aspects, not only of the
English Language but also of English Culture. There are aspects of English Culture
that are encapsulated by English Literature.
In the course English Literature, students will learn not only language aspects such
as vocabulary items but also that language can be used for specific and aesthetic
purposes. Familiarity with the concepts of beat, meter and rhythm can improve their
own writing, as students are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.
Finally, the study of English Literature can provide students with a fresh and creative
angle with which to approach their studies and their lives in general.

2. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Course Training Purposes:

- To give students a better understanding of the world around them. Many

English teachers will need English Literature knowledge to help a new
generation of curious students learn how to relate to the writing around them.
- To develop in students an understanding of written English that comes from
various English authors to explore their own ability to express themselves the
same way.
 - To give students a stronger command of reading and writing, as well as their
demonstrated ability for basic academic skills like critical reasoning,
persuasion, and adaptability.
Course Competences:

Practical Skills: Develop, maintain, promote and show awareness of the vision,
culture and strategic direction of English Literature.
- Find and use resources.
- Use library and information technology effectively.
- Recognize and know when to use primary and secondary resources.
- Demonstrate basic computer competency.
Problem Solving, Thinking and Communication Skills: Provide a framework to enable
continuous improvement and evaluation of Literature used to improve the qualities
of reading.
- Understand the difference between prose and poetry.
- Recognize when information provided is sufficient and when it is not.
- Look at the concepts of beat, meter and rhythm to improve their own writing.
- Use written communication to express ideas effectively.
Personal Attitudes and Professional Ethics: Contribute to the development, delivery
and evaluation of English Literature, in partnership and alone, to meet the needs of
fellow professionals and the community.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the necessity and value of literature for
competent teaching practices.
- Find and analyze different English Literature to broaden students’ knowledge.
- Reflect on our teaching practice based on the theory learnt from the course
English Literature.
Roles and Functions: Manage and evaluate systems and resources to provide
efficient and ongoing support to the educational community.
- Engage in activities that contribute to the development of the course.
- Offer help and support to other students.
- Publish in the forums when required.

3. COURSE CONTENTS

Units/topics Required Bibliographic References

Unit 1. English literature: 731 - 2000 - Oxford Reference. (2013,
History of September 24). Retrieved from
English http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/978019
Literature 1737053.timeline.0001
Thomson A. (2014). What is Literature? In The Edinburgh
Introduction to Studying English Literature (pp. 3-15).
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Retrieved from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.e
bscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=783917&
lang=es&site=eds-live

VIO – Virtual Information Object

The following VIO will go through the History of English Literature to

understand the chronology of eleven Eras.
Muñoz, M. (2018). History of English Literature. [Video File].
Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10596/20315
Unit 2. VIO – Virtual Information Object
Kinds of
Literature The following VIO will briefly explain the difference between Poetry
and Narrative.
Muñoz, M. (2018). Poetry versus Narrative. [Video File]. Retrieved
from http://hdl.handle.net/10596/20347

Chapter 1. Poetry

Bullock, O. (2013). The Breath of Haiku. English In Aotearoa, (79),

44-48.
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.e
bscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=87619210
&lang=es&site=eds-live
Gillis, A., Spinks, L., Fielding P., Dunnigan, S., Walker, G. &
Nicholson, C. (2014). Section II - Poetry. In The Edinburgh
Introduction to Studying English Literature (pp. 37-98).
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Retrieved from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.e
 bscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=783917&
lang=es&site=eds-live
Sarkar, S. (2014). All About English Literature - 8 Fundamental
Rules of Syllabification or Ins and Outs of Syllable. Retrieved
from https://www.eng-literature.com/2016/05/8-
fundamental-rules-of-syllabification.html

Chapter 2. Narrative

Bunting, J. (2018, February 06). How to Write a Short Story from

Start to Finish. Retrieved from
https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-write-a-short-story/
Millard, K., Hughes, K., Stevenson, R., Chakraborti, R. Kelly, A. &
Marcus, L. (2014). Section III - Narrative. In The Edinburgh
Introduction to Studying English Literature (pp. 101-157).
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Retrieved from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.e
bscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=783917&
lang=es&site=eds-live
[TED-Ed]. (2015, November 16). How to write descriptively - Nalo
Hopkinson. [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSoRzTtwgP4
Additional bibliographic references for this course:

Unit 1: History of English Literature

Kampf, D. (2017, November 21). An Introduction to English Literature. Retrieved

from https://classroom.synonym.com/introduction-english-literature-
2150.html
Mpofu, N. n., & de Jager, L. (2018). Exploring Beginner Teachers’ Sources of
Knowledge for Teaching Literature in ESL Classrooms. English Teaching &
Learning, 42(1), 57-73. doi:10.1007/s42321-018-0003-7
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/lo
gin.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=129652019&lang=es&site=eds-live
Stevenson, S. (2017, November 21). How to Study English Literature. Retrieved
from https://classroom.synonym.com/study-english-literature-2154220.html

Unit 2: Kinds of Literature

Harcourt, H. M. (2016). What does prose and poetry mean? What's the difference?
Retrieved from
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/cliffsnotes/subjects/literature/what-does-prose-
and-poetry-mean-whats-the-difference
Stratford, M. (2017, November 21). What Is Style in English Literature? Retrieved
from https://classroom.synonym.com/style-english-literature-6504292.html

Chapter 1. Poetry

[Helpful DIY]. (2016, September 15). How To Write A Haiku Poem (Step-By-Step
Tutorial). [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQQmv38Xgt0
Iida, A. (2008). Poetry writing as expressive pedagogy in an EFL context: Identifying
possible assessment tools for haiku poetry in EFL freshman college writing.
Assessing Writing, 13171-179. doi:10.1016/j.asw.2008.10.001
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/lo
gin.aspx?direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S1075293508000597&lang=es&site=ed
s-live
Chapter 2. Narrative

Alber, J. (2016). Unnatural Narrative: Impossible Worlds in Fiction and Drama.

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. Retrieved from
http://bibliotecavirtual.unad.edu.co/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/lo
gin.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1155225&lang=es&site=eds-live
[expertvillage]. (2008, October 20). Writing Fiction & Poetry: How to Generate
Short Story Ideas. [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWNDpXqo-Ik
 4. LEARNING STRATEGY

Description of the learning strategy:

The course English Literature uses Task-Based Language Learning as a
methodological background. There is no universally adopted definition of Task-based
learning (TBL). In its broadest sense, TBL refers to an approach to teaching and
learning which views the completion of meaningful tasks through authentic
communication as an effective way to improve language proficiency (Willis, 1996).
The combination of cognitive and motivational variables is included in task
performance; motivating the autonomous learning and providing a context for
negotiating and comprehending the meaning of language in the tasks. The course
contains tasks that can take any number of forms, from simple purposeful
discussions to more complex negotiation and logical reasoning activities. Based on
some specific issues to improve the student’s knowledge about English Literature,
the contents have been organized as follows: Unit 1. History of English Literature
and Unit 2: Kinds of Literature.

5. DISTRIBUTION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF THE COURSE

Week Contents to develop Activity to develop according to the

learning strategy
1 and Unit 1. History of English Step 1: Glossary
2 Literature Go to the Knowledge Environment and
carefully check the Glossary.
Step 2: Crossword
Go to the Practical Learning Environment and
solve the crossword about the Glossary of
Literary Terms.

3-5 Unit 1. History of English Step 1: Reading

Literature Go to the Knowledge Environment and
carefully read all the references for Unit 1.
History of English Literature
Step 2: Timeline
Create a Timeline using
https://www.timetoast.com/ or
https://www.tiki-toki.com/ including examples
and definitions of each period.
6-10 Unit 2. Kinds of Literature
Chapter 1. Poetry
Step 1: Reading
Go to the Knowledge Environment and
carefully read all the references for Chapter 1.
Poetry
Step 2: Haiku
Create your own Haiku following the Rules in
the Activity Guide
Step 3: Feedback
Give meaningful feedback about one of your
partners’ contributions.
Step 4: Flipbook
Organize all your Haikus in an Online Flipbook.

11-14 Unit 2. Kinds of Literature Step 1: Reading

Chapter 2. Narrative
Go to the Knowledge Environment and
carefully read all the references for Chapter 2.
Narrative
Step 2: Short Story
Write a Short Story following the Rules in the
Activity Guide
Step 3: Feedback
Give meaningful feedback about one of your
partners’ contributions.
Step 4: Blog
Collaboratively design a blog with all Short
Stories from the group.

15 Units 1 & 2 Step 1: Lesson Planning

and Check Units 1 and 2 once again. Choose a
16 topic from English Literature. Choose a grade
level and an English level as well. Decide how
many students you will have in your class.
Create a complete Lesson Plan.
Step 2: Educaplay
Once your lesson plan is designed, go to
https://www.educaplay.com/?lang=en and
create your own Educational Activity for your
Lesson Plan.
 6. STRATEGIES OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Description of academic support strategies to apply in this course

Schedules for synchronous and asynchronous support that both the director and the
tutor of the course will set up to provide academic advice in the students learning
process. This schedule includes the different teaching moments established for each
semester. They will be found in the links Skype Synchronous Support and Web
conference Meetings. Students can also communicate with their teachers in the
Course Internal Mail and the Collaborative Forums.

7. COURSE EVALUATION PLAN

Products to submit Highest Weighting

Week Evaluation
according to the Score / / 500
number Moment
Learning Strategy 500 points points
1-2 Initial Crossword (screenshot) 25 5%
3-6 Intermediate 1 Timeline (link) 22%
7-10 Intermediate 2 Haikus (flipbook) 350 24%
11-14 Intermediate 3 Short Stories (blog) 24%
Word File (lesson plan and 125
15-16 Final 25%
educational activity)
Total Score 500 Points 500 Points