This calendar is dynamic: it will be updated during the course of the term, to add presentation topics and names and to update readings if it becomes necessary. If you have any question about what is for a specific day, check here: even if I make a mistake and say differently in class, this calendar is always right.
"To Read" designates reading to do before class. "Work" designates either work due for that class (essays, etc.), or work we will do in class (quizzes, etc.). Note that quizzes are given on the first day that we discuss a play. "WW" indicates the biography, Will in the World. Read the Norton's Introductions when you read its texts!
Sept. 3rd
Introduction; the Sonnets
To Read: Read nos. 3, 18, 20, 30, 42, 81, 87, 106, 116, 130, 132, 135, 136, 138. (You might also read WW ch. 8, "Master-Mistress.")
To Write:
To Read: Read nos. 3, 18, 20, 30, 42, 81, 87, 106, 116, 130, 132, 135, 136, 138. (You might also read WW ch. 8, "Master-Mistress.")
To Write:
Sept. 10th
The Taming of the Shrew
To Read: the play, and the Norton's Introduction to the play; and the Norton's "General Introduction," pages 7-10
To Write: Quiz
To Read: the play, and the Norton's Introduction to the play; and the Norton's "General Introduction," pages 7-10
To Write: Quiz
Sept. 17th
A Midsummer Night's Dream
To Read: the play, and the Norton's Introduction to the play (read these introductions every week!); WW ch. 1, "Primal Scenes"
To Write: Quiz; Response #1 due; here are
suggested prompts.
To Read: the play, and the Norton's Introduction to the play (read these introductions every week!); WW ch. 1, "Primal Scenes"
To Write: Quiz; Response #1 due; here are
suggested prompts. Sept. 24th
Class cancelled To Read: the play
To Write:
Oct. 1st
Richard III To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #4; Response #2 due; suggested prompts were sent by e-mail.
Oct. 8th
Henry IV, Part 1
To Read: the play; WW ch. 6, "Life in the Suburbs"
To Write: Quiz #5;If you want to write a 8+ page final paper, you must inform me by today. See the Papers page for information.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 6, "Life in the Suburbs"
To Write: Quiz #5;
If you want to write a 8+ page final paper, you must inform me by today. See the Papers page for information.
Fall Break &
Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day
Oct. 15th
As You Like It
To Read: the play; WW ch. 4, "Wooing, Wedding, and Repenting"
To Write: Quiz #6;Analysis #2 Due
To Read: the play; WW ch. 4, "Wooing, Wedding, and Repenting"
To Write: Quiz #6;
Analysis #2 DueOct. 22nd
Oct. 29th
Hamlet
To Read: the play; WW ch. 10, "Speaking with the Dead"
To Write: Quiz #8;Response #5 due (pick your own prompt--see the e-mail for instructions); Response #4 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 10, "Speaking with the Dead"
To Write: Quiz #8;
Response #5 due (pick your own prompt--see the e-mail for instructions); suggested promptsNov. 5th
All's Well That Ends Well
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #9;Paper #1 due
Wednesday the 11th is the last day to W. I have no problem letting anyone do so at any time.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #9;
Paper #1 dueWednesday the 11th is the last day to W. I have no problem letting anyone do so at any time.
Nov. 12th
Antony and Cleopatra
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #10;Analysis #3 due today OR next week; if you have chosen the one-paper option, your Prospectus is due in class today.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #10;
Analysis #3 due today OR next week; if you have chosen the one-paper option, your Prospectus is due in class today. Nov. 19th
Cymbeline
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #11;Analysis #3 due today OR last week; Extra Credit Analysis #4 due (optional)
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #11;
Analysis #3 due today OR last week; Extra Credit Analysis #4 due (optional)Dec. 3rd
The Tempest
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #12; Response #6 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz #12; Response #6 due; here are
suggested prompts. Dec. 10th
Review
To Read: WW ch. 12, "The Triumph of the Everyday"
To Write: Paper #2 Due
To Read: WW ch. 12, "The Triumph of the Everyday"
To Write: Paper #2 Due
Final Exam: The Final will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17th, from 6-8 pm in our classroom.