Engl 1405 World Literature

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Course Outline

ENGL 1405: World Literature

Prerequisites

None

Course Description:

This course is designed to introduce the students to the structural concepts of world literature and how to read critically with an emphasis on analysis and synthesis. The course will focus on both verbal and visual literacy via critical reading exercises. By the end of the course, the student will have conducted both practical and practice based research in the area of world literature. This course will give the student the tools needed to be successful at and beyond their lives at the Clifton International University and build the student’s personal growth.

Required Textbook and Materials:

The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course’s General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

Software Requirements/Installation:

One of the following Internet browsers must be used for the course and final exam:

  • Internet Explorer 8-9
  • Firefox 10-17
  • Chrome 21
  • Safari 3

Please consult the Student Handbook regarding Clifton International University for additional standards of computing and networking resources.

In addition to the above, you will need a PDF viewer; however, there are bonus materials that utilize PowerPoint and YouTube style video.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. Critically assess a fictive narrative and identify its key concepts.
  2. Discuss given readings while applying techniques learned for synthesis.
  3. Strengthen verbal and visual literacy.
  4. Compose a practice based research into the area of short-story literature.
  5. Apply class techniques for improvement in their over-all academic and life enhancements.

Course Schedule and Topics:

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (CIU).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Drama

Week 2: Unit 2 – Comedy

Week 3: Unit 3 – Horror

Week 4: Unit 4 – Sci-Fi

Week 5: Unit 5 – Mystery

Week 6: Unit 6 – Fantasy

Week 7: Unit 7 – Children’s Literature

Week 8: Unit 8 – Vision

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam