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 Department:    ENGL&

 Course #:    254

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    230801

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

A study of literary tradition and techniques outside of America, including literature in translation. May be organized around specific genres, themes, regions or time periods. Includes written and oral analysis of different genres, including fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand, identify, and explain the major ideas/concepts from a selected period, region or genre.
2. Apply critical thinking skills to reading, discussing, and writing about literature.
3. Demonstrate the ability to see and understand the diverse perspectives that literature from a different culture brings.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. A chronological look at world literature, from earliest times to present
2. A look at a particular regional literature, such as British, French, Latin American or African Literature
3. A look at a particular time frame, such as Classical, Medieval, or Renaissance Literature
4. A look at a particular genre or thematic approach, such as mythology, futurist, world feminist, or the literature of indigenous peoples