ENG217 — Major Issues in World Literature
ENG 217 - Major Issues in World Literature ENG 217 - Major Issues in World Literature Description: Investigation of major artistic, historical, ethnic, race, gender and philosophical issues in representative works of great literature. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Characteristic elements and examples of literary texts and genres (themes, structure, style, types and analysis) Factors that affect critical reading and response: issues of translation, ethnocentrism, gender, and bias/prejudice Geographical, historical, cultural, ethnic, race and gender contexts for the study of world literature. Conceptual Frameworks: definitions of culture, gender, race and ethnicity; literary terminology; aesthetic movements Applying information literacy skills to independent research about issues of diversity in world literature Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101H