ENGL 220H - World Literature I (Honors)

1. Use critical thinking skills to gain insight into the cultural, historical, and literary contexts of major Western and non-Western works.
2. Understand major Western and non-Western literary forms of written and oral traditions, including fable, epic poetry, oratory, comic and tragic drama, and the essay.
3. Appreciate the diversity of cultures and the commonalities of human experience reflected in the literature of the world.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the tools of literary analysis, including knowledge of appropriate terminology and of literary criticism.
5. Use effective academic writing skills including ethical handling of primary and secondary sources.
6. Demonstrate advanced skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (at a higher level than the general student population) as demonstrated through assessment.
7. Be able to conduct comprehensive research that demonstrates an advanced understanding of research methodologies.
8. Engage with complex issues that expose them to diverse ideas, peoples, and to interdisciplinary ways of thinking that develop/enhance their critical thinking skills and promote continuous learning outside the classroom.
9. Exhibit dedication and preparation for future undergraduate and graduate studies through high levels of academic performance and scholarship.
10. Develop collaboration and camaraderie with student and faculty scholars, creating a strong network for mutual, intellectual and social support.

• Literary developments (oral tradition, invention of writing, development of literary genres)
• Literary elements (theme, symbol, setting)
• Genres and subgenres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, essay)
• Key texts in Western and non-Western literary traditions (American, African, Asian, European, and Middle-Eastern)
• Advanced Research Methods

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