重返歷史現場：英國歷史小說中的虛構與真實（文類：小說）

This one-term, weekly course invites undergraduate students to explore the dynamic intersection of history and imagination through the lens of the British historical novel. By engaging in a close reading of canonical works by Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf, students will trace the genre’s evolution from the early nineteenth to the early twentieth century. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the essential techniques and analytical skills required for the university-level study of historical fiction. Beyond broadening their understanding of English literature, the course focuses on fostering informed, critical reading and cultivating rigorous scholarly habits. Key academic components include: • Critical Research: Students will conduct literary and historical research, learning to synthesize primary texts with secondary sources. • Scholarly Writing: Mastery of professional citation standards, specifically MLA or MHRA formats, is a core requirement for all written assignments. • Presentation Skills: Through group oral reports and peer discussion, students will refine their ability to present complex literary arguments effectively. By the end of the term, students will not only understand how these authors reimagined the past but also how to navigate the boundaries between historical “fact” and narrative “fiction”.

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Midterm and Final Examinations (60% total; 30% each) Students are required to complete a midterm examination and a final examination, both designed to assess their understanding of the course materials and their ability to engage critically with the British historical novel. • Examination Content: Exams may include textual analysis, short essays, identification passages, and comparative questions related to the primary texts, historical contexts, and critical concepts discussed in class. • Evaluation Criteria: Students will be evaluated on the clarity of their arguments, close reading skills, historical understanding, and ability to integrate literary analysis with broader cultural and historical issues. • Writing Requirements: All written responses should demonstrate coherent academic English and appropriate use of textual evidence. • Academic Integrity: Any form of academic dishonesty or plagiarism during examinations is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Group Oral Reports (20%) Each group will deliver a 10-minute presentation to the class. • Materials: At the time of the report, students must provide a formal outline to the lecturer. • Handouts: A copy of the bibliography or reference list must be distributed to every student in the class during the presentation. Attendance & Participation (20%) Regular attendance is essential for success in this course. • Leave of Absence: If you are unable to attend, you must email a written request for a leave of absence to the lecturer at least one day in advance.

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Primary Materials: Dickens, Charles. A Tale of Two Cities. 1859. Edited by Richard Maxwell, Penguin Books, 2003. Scott, Sir Walter. Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since. 1814. Edited by P. D. Garside, Oxford University Press, 2015. Woolf, Virginia. Orlando: A Biography. 1928. Edited by Suzanne Raitt and Ian Blyth, Cambridge University Press, 2018. Secondary Materials: De Groot, Jerome. The Historical Novel. Routledge, 2010. Fleishman, Avrom. The English Historical Novel: Walter Scott to Virginia Woolf. Johns Hopkins Press, 1971. Lukács, Georg. The Historical Novel. Translated by Hannah Mitchell and Stanley Mitchell, Merlin Press, 1962. Watt, Ian. The Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding. Pimlico, 2000

地點

HC410

時間

By appointment

聯絡方式

kchiu@nycu.edu.tw