Module 1 - Introduction - Chrono's Cyber Chronicles

| Title | Author | Created | Published | Tags | | -------- | ---------------------------- | ------------ | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | | Module 1 | <ul><li>Jon Marien</li></ul> | May 09, 2025 | May 09, 2025 | [[#classes\|#classes]], [[#LITT25892\|#LITT25892]] | # Module 1 - Introduction Module 1 spans the first three weeks of the semester and covers Ann Patchett’s novel _Bel Canto_. Topics for this module include: During Week 1: 1. Introduction to the course 2. A working definition of the novel During Week 2: 1. Ann Patchett 2. Origins of the contemporary novel During Week 3: 1. Literature as escape 2. Terrorism and the arts **Evaluation:** 1. Quiz #1 (6%) by Friday, midnight, end of Week 3 2. Online discussion and peer response #1 (15%) by Sunday, midnight, end of Week 3 --- ## EXPECTED OUTCOMES - WEEK 1 Upon completion of this week's lesson, students will: 1. Read _Bel Canto_ up to at least the end of chapter 3 2. Acquaint themselves with content, layout, and navigation of the course 3. Contribute to a working definition of the novel 4. Differentiate between different types of novels --- ## REQUIRED READING Although we will not introduce Ann Patchett in the lesson content until next week, you should start reading _Bel Canto_ in order to pace yourself through the book. Please read up to at least the end of chapter three (p. 103) by the end of Week 1. As you read, consider how similar or different Patchett’s book is from other novels you have read. Do you find the language descriptive, compelling, amusing? Is the plot realistic or fantastical? In what way or ways does _Bel Canto_ challenge or confirm your understanding of the novel form?