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Sep 20, 2026
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ENGL 220 - World Literature I
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 - English Composition
PROGRAM: English
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2024
World Literature I introduces students to influential world literature from ancient times through the mid-17th century. Included will be a discussion of the major historical, cultural, intellectual, and political events that shaped this literature. Students will analyze and evaluate classical world literature with respect to themselves and also analyze and evaluate world literature in relation to global problem-solving/decision-making.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Use critical thinking skills to gain insight into the cultural, historical, and literary contexts of works across the globe.
- Understand global forms of written and oral traditions, such as fable, epic poetry, oratory, comic and tragic drama, and the essay.
- Explain the diversity of cultures and the commonalities of human experience reflected in the literatures of the world.
- Examine oneself and one’s culture through multiple frames of reference, including the perception of others from around the world.
- Use knowledge, diverse cultural frames of reference, and alternate perspectives to think critically and solve problems.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the tools of literary analysis, including knowledge of appropriate terminology and of literary criticism.
- Use effective academic writing skills including ethical handling of primary and secondary sources.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Literary developments (oral tradition, invention of writing, development of literary genres)
- Literary elements (theme, symbol, setting)
- Genres and subgenres (such as: fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, essay)
- Key texts from a diverse array of literary traditions around the globe
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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