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ENG 209 - World Literature to 1650


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: ENG 102  

 
Description
This is a course that surveys the literature of the Western and non-western world from ancient times through 1650. Also studied are historical, political and philosophical trends important to the understanding of the literature.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Identify historical periods in different geographical areas and explain major cultural aspects and political/governmental structures of those periods.
  2. Accurately place significant authors within each historical period and explain each author’s relationship to the key concepts of that period.
  3. Explain the unique characteristics of the writings in each historical, cultural, geographic section.
  4. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing the literature.
  5. Further develop writing skills in relationship to literature.
  6. Identify themes and their development in historical/cultural periods.
Listed Topics
  1. Principal historic periods in different geographic areas and their influence on writers
  2. Principal cultural aspects of each historical era and how the authors reflect that culture
  3. Principal political/governmental influences on each author
  4. Major authors and works
  5. Obstacles of studying works in translation
  6. Literary analysis of major works
  7. Timeline of periods and authors
Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, Internet resources and multi-media.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006


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