Ivan G. Seidenberg School Of Computer Science & Information Systems

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LIT200C Global Crossings: Challenge & Change In Modern World Literature

Credits : 4

Description

Students in the course will read literature from a range of international traditions and will reach an understanding and appreciation of the texts for the ways that they connect and diverge.  The social and historical context of the works will be explored and students will take from the course some understanding of the environments that produced the texts.

Goals and Objectives


Students will:

  • Learn to become careful readers and interpreters of literature from the 20th century and, more generally, to think critically about literature and language. 
  • Enhance their critical thinking skills from close attention to the use of language.
  • Develop an appreciation for the nuances of language and read materials that will showcase talented, respected writers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Learn to write effectively in both formal and informal settings.
  • Learn to connect the content of the fictional works to historical and cultural documents through outside print sources and external web sources.
  • Interact with other students in a meaningful way to discuss reading materials and exchange ideas.

Prerequisites
  • ENG120 - Critical Writing
    or ENG101 or ENG110


    Course Materials

    Course Topics
    WEEK TOPIC ASSESSMENTS
    1  Introduction and Selected Short Stories.  Reading Quiz 
    2  So Long a Letter - Bâ  Reading Quiz 
    3  Translations - Friel  Reading Quiz 
    4  M. Butterfly - Hwang; "The Destination" - Anyi  Reading Quiz 
    5  Things Fall Apart – Achebe (Intro + ch. 1 – 7)   
    6  Things Fall Apart – Achebe (ch. 8 - 19)   
    7  Things Fall Apart – Achebe (ch. 20 – end)  Reading Quiz 
    8  When I Was Puerto Rican – Santiago (p. 1 – 60)   
    9  When I Was Puerto Rican – Santiago (p. 61 – 130)   
    10  When I Was Puerto Rican – Santiago (p. 131 – 185)  Paper Due 
    11  When I Was Puerto Rican – Santiago (p. 186 – end)  Reading Quiz 
    12    PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 

    Proctor Information

    Please note that this course requires a proctor. You can read more about the proctoring program and steps needed to obtain an approved proctor by clicking on this link:  Proctoring Program. 

    There will be a maximum of two proctored examinations for this course. Specific details will be provided once classes begin.