ENGL 3281 - Major World Authors: Postcolonial

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of postcolonial writers. Particular works may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works were produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Course offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and identify major forms, genres and themes found in the selection of major world authors. 2. Analyze literary elements, including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language and other literary devices. 3. Describe the historical and cultural contexts of the literature discussed. 4. Evaluate the texts against the backdrop of their cultural and historical contexts. 5. Create high quality researched essays on topics that pertain to the major authors in the selected world literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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