ENGL 3400 - World Literature (ALCI)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Examines works by major authors in various genres from Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Latin America, and Europe, thus enabling students to appreciate culture and literary traditions beyond those of Britain and the United States. Course topics will vary according to instructor emphasis. At least 40% of the literature covered in this course will be non-Western. This course is designated as an Active Learning Cultural Immersion (ALCI) course. Students have a unique opportunity to learn another culture as part of the learning objectives of this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze literary elements found in the world literature texts - including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language and other literary devices - in both written and verbal forms. 2. Identify and then investigate major forms, genres, and themes found in world literature texts, both western and non-western. 3. Analyze and critique a specific literary text in a meaningful and effective fashion, doing far more than stating the obvious. 4. Evaluate and assess the insights of scholarly criticism pertaining to the primary texts read in the class. 5. Synthesize primary and secondary sources to support original arguments about the texts read. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). SP

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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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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