Description

The course introduces students to literature from the Ancient period through the Renaissance.  Historical developments of the eras and global literary themes will be explored to expand the cultural backgrounds of the students.

Students are required to read all assigned material before class sessions.  Reading assignments will be made prior to class meetings at previous class sessions.  The course outline and the first session readings will be mailed to each student.

Class Dates and Times

ATTENDANCE

No classes may be missed  without contacting the instructor.  In emergencies, have someone else contact the instructor.  This is because there are so few meeting sessions.

Readings

The Norton Anthology of World  Masterpieces

EPIC

The Epic of Gilgamesh, p. 16                                

The Bible                                                                             

The Old Testament, p. 47

The Koran, pp. 1040      

The Odyssey, p. 209

POETRY

From Sappho of Lesbos, p.514                                      

TRAGEDY

Oedipus the King/ Oedipus Rex, p. 596                                                          

Antigone

Medea

St. Augustine, p. 1005

Masterpieces of the Middle Ages

Beowulf, p.1062                                                                 

One Thousand and One Nights, p. 1586

"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" p.1459

The Canterbury Tales, p.1517 (selected tales)

The Heptameron, p. 1854                                                  

The Prince, p.1705                                                                  

Fortune Is a Woman

Don Quixote, p.1960

Othello, p. 2110

Office Hours

Monday-Friday                     8:00-9:00 AM

Before and after class

Materials Required:

Textbook                Notebook              1 floppy disc

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will:

1.                    Understand the  that literature reflects attitudes, values and beliefs from the culture from which it emerges.

2.                    Develop and understand the background of world literature from the Ancient to the Renaissance Period.

3.                    Research and understand a variety of  literary genres.

4.                    Develop a comprehensive view of universal themes, styles, structures, and other literary functions (tone, mood, etc.).

5.                    Develop an appreciation for world literature.

6.                    Articulate an understanding of the literature measured through discussion and written discussion.

Learning Experiences

The students will:

1.                  Attend all classes and participate in class discussions

2.                    Respond to the  instructor with a three paragraph e-mail message.

3.                    Read all assigned material.

4.                    Write  four  reaction papers 2-4 pages in length .

5.                    Complete a mid-term and a final exam.

1.    Three reaction papers which are at least  2 written pages in length and  include  rationales  (45 %-15% each) will be written by students.

2.    First reaction  paper related to specific theme/topical report (10%)

3.    Mid-term Exam (15%)

3.    Final Exam (20%)

4.    Cooperative Participation (10%)

Grading Scale:

                90%-100 = A

                80%-89   = B

                70%-79%= C

                60%-69%= D

                59% -0 =F

WORLD LITERATURE   

Fourth Session

Eighth Session

It is the policy of PCCUA  to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law.  Any student with a disability who needs accommodation, for example, in seating, placement or in arrangements for examinations, should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.  Students with disabilities also are encouraged to contact Student Support Services. 

Students are responsible for doing their own work.  It is unethical to copy, plagiarize or take credit for others work.  Further, no student should provide students with answers or complete work  for another student

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