This calendar is dynamic: it will be updated during the course of the term if it becomes necessary. If you have any question about what is due for a specific day, check here: even if I make a mistake and say differently in class, this calendar is always right. The one exception for this here is that dates for quizzes are flexible.
"Norton" below refers to the page numbers of contextual medieval readings in the back of the Norton; they are required. I have not assigned all possible pages, so look at page numbers. Of course, you may read what I haven't assigned as well--it might give a great idea for a paper.
Aug. 28
Introduction
To Read: The syllabus.
To Write:
To Read: The syllabus.
To Write:
Aug. 30
OhmiGod!? Middle English?
To Read: GP 1-100; "Chaucer's Language" (Norton xv-xix)
To Write: Be ready to sign up for your Project 1 appointment today.
To Read: GP 1-100; "Chaucer's Language" (Norton xv-xix)
To Write: Be ready to sign up for your Project 1 appointment today.
Sept. 4
What's a Pilgrimage?
To Read: GP 101-444; Norton 326-32; Howard ch. 14, "The Plan Takes Shape"
To Write:
To Read: GP 101-444; Norton 326-32; Howard ch. 14, "The Plan Takes Shape"
To Write:
Sept. 6
Social Classes
To Read: GP 445-858; Norton 333-40; and 503-11 (Donaldson), and 511-514 (Part 1 of Nolan)
To Write:
To Read: GP 445-858; Norton 333-40; and 503-11 (Donaldson), and 511-514 (Part 1 of Nolan)
To Write:
Sept. 11
interlude: Dream Visions and Social Class
To Read: The Romaunt of the Rose, ll. 1-530; Howard ch. 5, "The Ear Within"
To Write: Introduction to Project 2 in class
To Read: The Romaunt of the Rose, ll. 1-530; Howard ch. 5, "The Ear Within"
To Write: Introduction to Project 2 in class
Sept. 13
interlude: Dream Visions and Social Class, cont'd
To Read: The Parliament of Fowls; Howard ch. 11, "Chaucer at Forty"
To Write: Project 1 appts. end today; Quiz #1
To Read: The Parliament of Fowls; Howard ch. 11, "Chaucer at Forty"
To Write: Project 1 appts. end today; Quiz #1
Sept. 18
Social Class
To Read: Knight's Tale, parts 1&2, and further if you can
To Write:
To Read: Knight's Tale, parts 1&2, and further if you can
To Write:
Sept. 20
Social Class
To Read: Knight's Tale, parts 3&4
To Write:
To Read: Knight's Tale, parts 3&4
To Write:
Sept. 25
Class Conflict
To Read: Miller's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Miller's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Sept. 27
Class Conflict
To Read: Reeve's (and Cook's) Tales
To Write:
To Read: Reeve's (and Cook's) Tales
To Write:
Oct. 2
interlude: Chaucer and Lollardy
To Read: Man of Law's Prologue and Epilogue (handout)
To Write: Project 2 due in class today
To Read: Man of Law's Prologue and Epilogue (handout)
To Write: Project 2 due in class today
Oct. 4
Romance?
To Read: Wife of Bath's Tale (NOTE that I'm putting the cart before the horse!); Howard ch. 15, "Making a World of a Story";
To Write: Quiz #2
To Read: Wife of Bath's Tale (NOTE that I'm putting the cart before the horse!); Howard ch. 15, "Making a World of a Story";
To Write: Quiz #2
Oct. 9
No Class
Fall Break and Professional Development Day
Fall Break and Professional Development Day
Oct. 11
Women and marriage, cont'd. Here is 
an outline of the Prologue.
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 1-452; Norton 379-86, 348-57
To Write:
an outline of the Prologue. To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 1-452; Norton 379-86, 348-57
To Write:
Oct. 16
Women and marriage, cont'd
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 453-end; Norton 357-78
To Write:
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 453-end; Norton 357-78
To Write:
Oct. 18
interlude: Two corrupt clerics
To Read: Friar's Prologue and Tale; Norton 397-98
To Write:
To Read: Friar's Prologue and Tale; Norton 397-98
To Write:
Oct. 23
interlude: Two corrupt clerics
To Read: Summoner's Prologue and Tale; selections from John Gower's Vox Clamantis, and the Romance of the Rose (handout)
To Write: Project 3 due in class today
To Read: Summoner's Prologue and Tale; selections from John Gower's Vox Clamantis, and the Romance of the Rose (handout)
To Write: Project 3 due in class today
Oct. 25
Romance?
To Read: Clerk's Prologue and Tale; Howard ch. 6, "Florence, 1373"; Norton 417-21
To Write: Quiz #3
To Read: Clerk's Prologue and Tale; Howard ch. 6, "Florence, 1373"; Norton 417-21
To Write: Quiz #3
Oct. 30
Romance?
To Read: Merchant's Prologue and Tale; Norton 422-23
To Write:
To Read: Merchant's Prologue and Tale; Norton 422-23
To Write:
Nov. 1
Romance?
To Read: Franklin's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Franklin's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Date TBA
This begins at 6:30pm in the Ski Lodge. Have your food there by 6:00 please!
Nov. 6
Religion
To Read:
Franklin's Prologue and Tale (cont'd, to catch up)
To Write:
To Read:
Franklin's Prologue and Tale (cont'd, to catch up) To Write:
Nov. 8
Religion
To Read: Class is cancelled today
To Write: Project 4 due by Friday, tomorrow, as an attachment via
To Read: Class is cancelled today
To Write:
Project 4 due by Friday, tomorrow, as an attachment via
Nov. 13
Religion
To Read:Pardoner's Prologue AND Tale; Norton 431-38, and 566-85 (Dinshaw); Howard ch. 17, "The End of the Pilgrimage"
To Write:
To Read:
Pardoner's Prologue AND Tale; Norton 431-38, and 566-85 (Dinshaw); Howard ch. 17, "The End of the Pilgrimage"To Write:
Nov. 15
Religion
To Read:Prioress's Prologue and Tale; Norton 448-50
To Write: Quiz #4
To Read:
Prioress's Prologue and Tale; Norton 448-50To Write:
Quiz #4Nov. 20
Romance?
To Read:Nun's Priest's Prologue and Tale; Norton 461-64
To Write: Your Final Paper prospectus is due in class today.
To Read:
Nun's Priest's Prologue and Tale; Norton 461-64 To Write: Your Final Paper prospectus is due in class today.
Nov. 22
No Class:
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 27
Endings, part 1
To Read:Meetings with Derrick during class
To Write:
To Read:
Meetings with Derrick during class To Write:
Nov. 29
Endings, part 2
To Read:Manciple's Prologue and Tale; Norton 556-66 (Strohm)
To Write:
To Read:
Manciple's Prologue and Tale; Norton 556-66 (Strohm)To Write:
Dec. 4
Endings, part 3
To Read:Parson's tale selections; I'll also give you a few more pages from the start and end of the tale in a handout. Here is an outline of the whole thing if you're interested. Also read Norton 546-56 (Patterson)
To Write:Quiz #5
To Read:
Parson's tale selections; I'll also give you a few more pages from the start and end of the tale in a handout. Here is an outline of the whole thing if you're interested. Also read Norton 546-56 (Patterson)To Write:
Quiz #5 Dec. 6
Review Day
To Read: The "Retractions"
To Write: Final Research Paper due in class today
To Read: The "Retractions"
To Write: Final Research Paper due in class today
Dec. __
Final Exam: This is scheduled for ___ am/pm in our classroom.