ENG 217 - Major Issues in World Literature

1. Characteristic elements and examples of literary texts and genres (themes, structure, style, types and analysis) 
2. Factors that affect critical reading and response: issues of translation, ethnocentrism, gender, and bias/prejudice 
3. Geographical, historical, cultural, ethnic, race and gender contexts for the study of world literature. 
4. Conceptual Frameworks: definitions of culture, gender, race and ethnicity; literary terminology; aesthetic movements 
5. Applying information literacy skills to independent research about issues of diversity in world literature 

1. Classify, analyze and compare representative works of world literature within thematic, cultural and aesthetic frameworks. (1)
2. Analyze cultural, linguistic, historical and other factors that influence perspectives on world literature and attitudes about race, gender and ethnicity. (2)
3. Evaluate the role of literature in illuminating, challenging and/or perpetuating prejudice and social inequalities. (3)
4. Explain and apply key terms and concepts related to literature and cultural diversity. (4)
5. Employ tools of scholarship (thoughtful and precise writing, critical reading, intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and intelligent discourse) to world literature and communication of issues of race, ethnicity and gender. (5)