ENG 108 Introduction to World Literature: The Renaissance Through the Romantic Revolt 1450-1850
Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4
Introduces discussion and analysis of literary works of the Western and non-Western world between 1450 and 1850. Explores the connection between literature and power and literature and social and cultural change.
Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 or WR 115 (or higher); or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Read a literary work at a literal and figurative level.
- Identify and define the literary devices covered.
- Identify elements in literary texts that reflect originating cultures.
- Identify and compare selected literary periods, literary styles, and literary themes.
- Define and discuss some issues surrounding canonicity.
- Compare or contrast the worlds of these literary works with that of the contemporary United States.
- Write critical analyses of works of fiction including at least one essay in MLA format with documentation.
- Articulate and defend plausible interpretations of readings.
Statewide General Education Outcomes:
- Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life.
- Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
Cultural LIteracy (DPR) Outcome:
- Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.
Content Outline
- Plot
- Exposition
- Conflict
- Climax
- Denouement
- Subplots
- Characterization
- Types of characters (e.g. flat/round, static/dynamic, archetypal, protagonist/antagonist)
- Character motivation
- Setting
- Physical (time and place)
- Psychological
- Theme(s)
- Role of the hero
- Uses and abuses of power
- Role and responsibilities of the individual in society
- Gender roles
- Portrayal of the “other”
- Influence of religion
- Point of View and Narration
- Tone
- Irony
- Genre
- Novels
- Poetry
- Drama
- Short story
- Figurative Language
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Allusion
- Others as needed such as personification or paradox
- Symbolism
- Allegory
- Contextual and universal symbols
- Elements of Dramatic Literature
- Methods of Literary Analysis
- Literary Periods
- Cultural Context
- Mythology
- Religion
- Geography
- History and customs
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