ENGL 204 World Literature 3 hours credit – This course provides an engaging and informative introduction to some of the most culturally, historically, and artistically significant literary works created around the world from the earliest days of written language through the Renaissance. Reading, discussion and analysis of verse, prose, and dramatic works will focus on their individual themes and literary qualities as well as their literary, historical, and cultural contexts. Special attention will be paid to the ways in which the literature of different civilizations, regions, and time periods may be seen to reflect similarities as well as differences among and between peoples.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of literature in relation to the diverse cultural milieu which produced it.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the literary genres and styles from the periods covered in the course.
- Demonstrate the ability to write an analysis and interpretation of the literature of different periods and genres.
- Be exposed to and/or participate in cultural activities, events or presentations.
- Have an overview of chronological developments in World literature
- Have knowledge of works of World literature and their historical and cultural contexts
- Be able to analyze a work of literature, considering both its formal qualities and its various contexts
- Be able to devise approaches to teaching a similar course on the high school level
- Be able to write effective literary essays
- Have gained an appreciation of literature and of the connections to be made among literary works (and, via the study of literature, among cultures).