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.
There are two texts. The complete works is designated as the Riverside; the other is designated as the CTAles.
Sept. 1
Introduction
To Read: The syllabus.
To Write:
To Read: The syllabus.
To Write:
Sept. 3
OhmiGod!? Middle English?
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 1-100; "Chaucer's Language" (Riverside xxv-xxx; CTales xxvi-xxix)
To Write: Be ready to sign up for your Project 1 appointment today.
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 1-100; "Chaucer's Language" (Riverside xxv-xxx; CTales xxvi-xxix)
To Write: Be ready to sign up for your Project 1 appointment today.
Sept. 8
What's a Pilgrimage?
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 101-444; Howard ch. 14, "The Plan Takes Shape"
To Write:
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 101-444; Howard ch. 14, "The Plan Takes Shape"
To Write:
Sept. 10
Social Classes
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 445-858
To Write:
To Read: General Prologue, ll. 445-858
To Write:
Sept. 15
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. 17
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. 22
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. 24
Class cancelled
To Read:
To Write:
To Read:
To Write:
Sept. 29
Class Conflict
To Read:
Knight's Tale, parts 3&4; Miller's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read:
Knight's Tale, parts 3&4; Miller's Prologue and TaleTo Write:
Oct. 1
Class Conflict
To Read: Miller's Prologue and Tale, con'td; Reeve's (and Cook's) Tales
To Write:
To Read:
Miller's Prologue and Tale, con'td; Reeve's (and Cook's) Tales To Write:
Oct. 6
interlude: Chaucer and Lollardy
To Read: Man of Law's Prologue and Epilogue (handout)
To Write: Project 2 due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.
To Read: Man of Law's Prologue and Epilogue (handout)
To Write: Project 2 due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.
Oct. 8
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. 13
No Class
Fall Break and Professional Development Day
Fall Break and Professional Development Day
Oct. 15
Women and marriage, cont'd. Here is 
an outline of the Prologue.
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 1-452;
To Write:
an outline of the Prologue. To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 1-452;
To Write:
Oct. 20
Women and marriage, cont'd
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 453-end
To Write:
To Read: Wife of Bath's Prologue, 453-end
To Write:
Oct. 22
interlude: Two corrupt clerics
To Read: Friar's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Friar's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Oct. 27
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, AND submit it via Blackboard.
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, AND submit it via Blackboard.
Oct. 29
Romance?
To Read: Clerk's Prologue and Tale; Howard ch. 6, "Florence, 1373"
To Write: Quiz #3
To Read: Clerk's Prologue and Tale; Howard ch. 6, "Florence, 1373"
To Write: Quiz #3
Nov. 3
Romance?
To Read: Merchant's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Merchant's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Nov. 5
Romance?
To Read: Franklin's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Franklin's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Nov. 10
This will begin at 6:30pm in the Ski Lodge. Have your food there by 6:00 please!
Nov. 10
Religion
To Read:Class cancelled due to illness
To Write:
To Read:
Class cancelled due to illness To Write:
Nov. 12
Religion
To Read:Pardoner's Prologue
To Write:Quiz #4
To Read:
Pardoner's PrologueTo Write:
Quiz #4Nov. 17
Religion
To Read:Pardoner's Tale; Howard ch. 17, "The End of the Pilgrimage"
To Write:Project 4 due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.
To Read:
Pardoner's Tale; Howard ch. 17, "The End of the Pilgrimage"To Write:
Project 4 due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.Nov. 19
To Read:
Prioress's Prologue and TaleTo Write:
Nov. 24
Romance?
To Read: Nun's Priests's Prologue and Tale
To Write: Your Final Paper prospectus is due in class today. We will schedule meeting times today for after break.
To Read: Nun's Priests's Prologue and Tale
To Write: Your Final Paper prospectus is due in class today. We will schedule meeting times today for after break.
Nov. 26
Dec. 1
Religion?
To Read: Canon's Yeoman's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Canon's Yeoman's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Dec. 3
Endings, part 2
To Read: Manciple's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
To Read: Manciple's Prologue and Tale
To Write:
Dec. 8
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. 10
Review Day
To Read: The "Retractions"
To Write: Final Research Paper due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.
To Read: The "Retractions"
To Write: Final Research Paper due in class today, AND submit it via Blackboard.
Dec. 17
Final Exam: This is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17th, from 8-10 am in our classroom.