Zombie Jamboree
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Wall Street Journal article about zombies in academia:
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HUM 240: The Zombie In Media And Popular Culture
HUM 240: The Zombie In Media And Popular Culture
The Zombie Survival Guide -
Brooks
World War Z – Brooks
The Walking Dead (v.1 ) –
Kirkman
Generation Zombie – Essays on
the Living Dead in Modern Culture – Boluk & Lenz
American Zombie Gothic –
Bishop
I Am Legend - Matheson
Note: It is assumed that
students will have a good dictionary and thesaurus for reference.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
From the
course catalog: A critical and analytical study of the
representation of the zombie in
various forms of mass media, including film, television, print, music, and video games.
Students examine the use of the zombie figure as a vehicle to express the social and
cultural anxieties of the times.
various forms of mass media, including film, television, print, music, and video games.
Students examine the use of the zombie figure as a vehicle to express the social and
cultural anxieties of the times.
Prereq: ENG
101, 103, or 105
Recommended:
HUM 153
OBJECTIVES:
Summarize the history of the use of the
zombie in various mass media.
Recognize and articulate symbolic and
metaphoric meanings of the zombie in various mass
media.
media.
Identify and analyze the cultural
significance of the zombie in our society.
Gather and appraise examples of the zombie
in various mass media.
Explain in oral and written form the uses
and meanings of the zombie in various mass media.
Understand and draw connections between the
zombie and oneself, others, and society at
large.
large.
Evaluate and interpret data on the use and
popularity of the zombie in various mass media.
Examine social
issues such as race, class, and gender in the representation of the zombie in
various mass media.
various mass media.
PROCEDURES:
Procedures
include class discussion, group work, mini-lectures and reading/writing
assignments
that emphasize critical thinking and critical analysis.
that emphasize critical thinking and critical analysis.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are
expected to complete all reading and writing assignments by the due date.
Students
will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the various media (see
JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the various media (see
JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
Note: If you have special learning needs, please talk with me as
soon as possible to discuss
the assistance that would be most helpful to you.
the assistance that would be most helpful to you.
RESPONSE JOURNAL:
The journals
are meant as an opportunity for students to analyze media. Guidelines will be
very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity to explore the media
in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some suggestions will be given in class,
but on the whole the journals should reflect whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the
individual student has about a particular form of media. The journals will also provide an
excellent opportunity to brainstorm and freewrite project topics and final examination
questions. Journals should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper
(NOT in a notebook) and numbered. They will be collected on a regular basis and graded.
Journals will be graded excellent, good, satisfactory, less than satisfactory, or unsatisfactory.
Late journals will lower your grade by one full grade and no late journal will be accepted after
one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please
use a staple if your journal is over 1 page long.
very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity to explore the media
in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some suggestions will be given in class,
but on the whole the journals should reflect whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the
individual student has about a particular form of media. The journals will also provide an
excellent opportunity to brainstorm and freewrite project topics and final examination
questions. Journals should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper
(NOT in a notebook) and numbered. They will be collected on a regular basis and graded.
Journals will be graded excellent, good, satisfactory, less than satisfactory, or unsatisfactory.
Late journals will lower your grade by one full grade and no late journal will be accepted after
one week has elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please
use a staple if your journal is over 1 page long.
ATTENDANCE:
Class activity
and discussion is extremely important and cannot be made up. Thus, absences
and tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while each case is
different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In the event that you
absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain that day’s notes and assignments from
another student. Excessive absences could result in failure. You do not need to notify me that
you are going to be absent for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
and tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while each case is
different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In the event that you
absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain that day’s notes and assignments from
another student. Excessive absences could result in failure. You do not need to notify me that
you are going to be absent for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
CONSULTATIONS:
Students may
meet with me by appointment.
COURSE PROJECT:
The final
course project is a written analysis of a representation of zombie in a
particular mass
medium, although there is room for more creative approaches (guidelines will be discussed in
class). It is due on or before the last day of class (early submissions encouraged). Text should be
typed, double-spaced, and have one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers should
also be stapled and include a cover page. Cover pages should include a title, your name, the
course and section #, my name, and the due date.
medium, although there is room for more creative approaches (guidelines will be discussed in
class). It is due on or before the last day of class (early submissions encouraged). Text should be
typed, double-spaced, and have one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers should
also be stapled and include a cover page. Cover pages should include a title, your name, the
course and section #, my name, and the due date.
Note: Students may have the option to
revise their graded project, subject to permission of
instructor. Consult with me if you wish to revise. The original project must be submitted with
the revision.
instructor. Consult with me if you wish to revise. The original project must be submitted with
the revision.
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism is
defined by the Modern Language Handbook: Fourth Edition as “
us[ing] another
person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source” (26). DO
NOT plagiarize in your papers or writing. Plagiarism can result in stiff classroom penalties, and
may also lead to college disciplinary action.
person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source” (26). DO
NOT plagiarize in your papers or writing. Plagiarism can result in stiff classroom penalties, and
may also lead to college disciplinary action.
GRADING (approximate
percentages):
10% Participation
(attendance, in-class assignments and activities, etc.)
30% Journal
30% Course Project
30% Final Exam
100%
A = Excellent, B = Good, C =
Satisfactory, D = Poor, F = Failing
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Criteria for
Essay Evaluation
The A Paper
The
A paper develops a clear central idea with originality and depth of thought and
displays a consistent sense of audience. Its topic is developed with clear and
logical supporting ideas.
The
organization is sound. Each paragraph has a core idea supported by fitting
examples and illustrations. Paragraphs are joined to those following and those
before with smooth links.
Sentences
are well put together and varied.
The
paper is free of common errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
The B Paper
The
B paper has a clearly stated central idea but lacks energy or depth of thought.
It draws safe conclusions. The topic is interesting, focused adequately and
logically developed.
Organization
is correct and logical, but strains a little. Each paragraph has a central
idea, examples,
or illustrations, and a logical point. Some of the transitions between paragraphs are smooth.
or illustrations, and a logical point. Some of the transitions between paragraphs are smooth.
Sentences
have little variety in structure.
The
paper is largely free of common errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
The C Paper
The
C paper has a reasonably clear central idea and shows adequate grasp of the
reason for the assignment (such as direction, description, persuasion) but
focus is blurred in places. The
development with examples or illustrations is sketchy in some spots.
development with examples or illustrations is sketchy in some spots.
The
organization is not altogether clear. Most paragraphs have a sense of
organization, but
development is vague and transitions between paragraphs are awkward or lacking.
development is vague and transitions between paragraphs are awkward or lacking.
There
are some patterns of mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but
overall, the paper
is without serious errors.
is without serious errors.
The D Paper
The
D paper does not state of develop a central idea, though the pattern shows the
writer has some central concept. The sense of audience is inconsistent.
The
organization is hard to follow, and frequently paragraphs seem to lack a
central idea.
Transitions between paragraphs are scanty or absent.
Transitions between paragraphs are scanty or absent.
Sentences
are awkward or incorrectly constructed. The writing does not indicate
college-level proficiency.
There
are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
The F Paper
The
F paper states no central idea, and has no connection to a single topic. The
writing is
contradictory and characterized by many apparent changes of subject.
contradictory and characterized by many apparent changes of subject.
No
evidence of overall editing or writing beyond a first draft stage is evident.
Most
sentences have errors in construction.
Paragraphing
is haphazard.
There
are many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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