ENG 284 - Survey of World Literature

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High Point University

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Description:

A survey of representative masterpieces from literary periods and countries from Ancient Epics to Twentieth Century works. The course is an introduction to basic literary characteristics. This overview of the social and intellectual thoughts of the major literary periods will include a thematic approach to human values and values of different cultures. The individual works will provide the materials for students to discover the roots of major world ideas, to study the commonality of some beliefs, and to note the specificity of human struggles and beliefs for different cultures. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: ENG 102. This course will fulfill the University's general education literature requirement, may be substituted for ENG 200, and is an English major requirement.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highpoint.edu

Phone Number:

(336) 841-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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