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Eng 208
World Literature I

Course Syllabus for ENG 208

Greenville Technical College
Arts and Sciences Division

English Department

     Course:  Eng 208

     Semester Credit Hours:  3.0

     Course Title:  World Literature I 
 

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     Prerequisite:  A Grade of C or better in Eng 102.

     Course Description: A study of the masterpieces of world literature in translation 
     from the ancient world to the 16^th century.

     Purpose of Course: To acquaint the student with great writers and works of world 
     literature from the seventeenth century to the present and to demonstrate the benefits 
     of studying such literature.

     Required Texts: 
     Lawall, Sarah, et al., eds.  The Norton Anthology of World Literature.  2^nd ed.  
          Vols. A, B, and C.  New York: Norton, 2002.

     Additional Materials: Any additional materials required by an instructor will be 
     announced in class.

     Objectives of Course: Students who successfully complete the above course will
     have demonstrated with 70% accuracy or better the skills required to accomplish 
     the following minimum objectives: 

1. to pass with 70% accuracy or better a minimum of two timed tests in which they complete some or all of the following: 
   

   • list and discuss important characteristics of world literature from the ancient world,

   • list and discuss important characteristics of world literature from the Middle Ages,

   • list and discuss important characteristics of world literature from the Renaissance,

   • list and discuss major works and movements from non-western literatures,

   • list major writers and evaluate their work from each period,

   • define literary terms relevant to the works studied;

2. to complete at least 3 writing assignments either out of class or in class with an average grade of 70% or better, according to the department's Theme Standard Sheet.  NOTE: The instructor may substitute an oral report or panel discussion for one of the writing assignments;

3. to pass with 70% accuracy a comprehensive exam, given in the published final exam period, demonstrating a cumulative knowledge of the items listed in objective 1 or demonstrating the ability to synthesize trends or themes in the material listed in objective 1.