ENGL 257 Survey of World Literature I
This course is a study of World Literatures from their beginnings through the 16th Century, and is an examination of major authors and literary works in historical perspective, with emphasis in literary and cultural backgrounds. This course emphasizes analysis of literary works and is reading & writing intensive.
General Education Competency
Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing
ENGL 257Survey of World Literature I
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education|{5B2306C7-58E4-43D4-B8A5-26C59F89A734}|{D7A8FC71-978F-4003-9933-512C476323B2}
General Education Competency
Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Prerequisite Narrative
ENGL 102
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a study of World Literatures from their beginnings through the 16th Century, and is an examination of major authors and literary works in historical perspective, with emphasis in literary and cultural backgrounds. This course emphasizes analysis of literary works and is reading & writing intensive.
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
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Assessment of student learning outcomes in literature survey courses will not change, although faculty have adopted the new course descriptions and will include the updated descriptions in their syllabi and instructional plans provided in program review, etc.. The proposed course descriptions better align with instructional practices already in use in the department.