Course Description
The student will be introduced to literature of the Ancient Mediterranean, the Early and Middle periods of South Asia and East Asia, the Early and Classical Middle East, Early Africa, Early Modern Europe, and the Early Americas from the beginning of oral and written literature to the 1600s. The student will demonstrate orally and in writing the interrelationships of social history, culture, geography, literature, and the other arts. IAI: H3 906.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of ancient & medieval writers and their works.
- Demonstrate respect for and knowledge of human diversity.
- Demonstrate in writing his or her analysis of a specific work of ancient world literature.
- Demonstrate in writing his or her analysis of a specific work of ancient world literature while incorporating secondary sources.
Topical Outline
1. Early Literature
2. The Role of Religion and Religious Texts
3. Medieval Literature
2. The Role of Religion and Religious Texts
3. Medieval Literature