Courses

After completing this course, you will be able to

• Extend reading, writing, and critical thinking skills developed in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102.
• Develop a perspective on the variety of world cultures from ancient times through the early-modern period to understand how these cultures developed and how their ideas contributed to and still inform contemporary cultures.
• Recognize the range of literary genres and conventions as well as the levels of sophistication of literary masterpieces coming from different cultures.
• Analyze and evaluate literary works in their social, historical, and cultural context.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of literary works emerging from various cultures and times in order to recognize common human values and beliefs.
• Investigate the effect literature, as a technology, has had on the history of ideas and aesthetics.
• Engage technology and media effectively in the learning process.
• Participate as an effective member in a collaborative online community.