ENGL 257 Survey of Western World Literature 1*
This course is a study of literary masterworks of the Western World, from the ancient world through the 17th Century. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing.
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
ENGL 257Survey of Western World Literature 1*
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I. General Information
Department
English, Languages, and Philosophy
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Prerequisite Narrative
ENGL 102
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a study of literary masterworks of the Western World, from the ancient world through the 17th Century. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Analyze a novel, poem, short story, play or prose piece—using literary elements, conventions, and historical and literary contexts distinctive to the genre at hand—to support meaningful interpretations.
- Contextualize the significance of a literary selection in an appropriate cultural, historical, thematic and/or other relevant context.
- Discuss the significance of cultural, historical, thematic and theoretical perspectives in interpreting a literary selection
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies