ENGL 2310 Early World Literature

3 (3 lecture hours) Credit Hour(s)

This course surveys world literature from antiquity through the Renaissance. It acquaints students with prose, poetry, and drama while illustrating different forms, cultural ideals, and enduring themes.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Explain artistic, literary, or philosophical works within the context of the discipline.
Analyze the ways the various artistic, literary, or philosophical works reflect their cultural and historical context or contribute to the present (contemporary) world.
Identify cultural differences and commonalities through examining a diverse selection of artistic, literary, or philosophical works.
Employ critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities or Fine Arts which may include direct observation, reflection, and ethical research.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Write an original analysis that examines significant elements of literature by selecting a work from one of the historical periods in early world literature and using MLA documentation.

All sophomore literature courses at Southwest introduce students to the particular body of literature identified in the Course Description.  In addition, the general education goal of the Humanities and/or Fine Arts requirement is to enhance the understanding of students who, as citizens and educated members of their communities, need to know and appreciate their own human cultural heritage and its development in a historical and global context. Also, through the study of Humanities and/or Fine Arts, students will develop an understanding, which they otherwise would not have, of the present as informed by the past.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020