This is a suggested schedule for a unit on the three authors. Please see the description of the project for more detailed explanations and information. The readings would be done the night before each class, along with the worksheets that follow this page. I have tried to couple the tales for the most fruitful discussion and analytical possibilities, although you might see different parallels or points of comparison.

DAY 1 : INTRODUCTION TO THE LIVES AND WORKS OF THE WRITERS

DAY 2 : EXAMINATION OF HEPTAMERON, STORY 8 AND DECAMERON, THIRD DAY, FIRST STORY

DAY 3 : EXAMINATION OF HEPTAMERON, STORY 10 AND THE FRANKLIN'S TALE

DAY 4 : EXAMINATION OF HEPTAMERON, STORY 35 AND THE WIFE OF BATH'S TALE

DAY 5 : LECTURE AND DISCUSSION ON MARGUERITE OF NAVARRE WITH A TEACHER OF FRENCH FROM THE WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

DAY 6 : EXAMINATION OF DECAMERON, SEVENTH DAY, SECOND STORY AND THE MILLER'S TALE

DAY 7 : EXAMINATION OF HEPTAMERON, STORY 56 AND DECAMERON, FIFTH DAY, NINTH STORY

DAY 8 : LECTURE AND DISCUSSION ON BOCCACCIO WITH A TEACHER OF ITALIAN FROM THE WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

DAY 9 : WRAP-UP DAY (using the discussion questions)

DAY 10 : CONFERENCES ON THE PAPER TOPIC

The final paper on the unit would be assigned on the wrap-up day, and would be due one week from Day 10. See below for more on the final paper.