COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE PREFIX/NO. ENG 208

COURSE TITLE WORLD LITERATURE I
LEC HRS/WEEK 3.0
LAB HRS/WEEK 0.0
CREDIT HRS/SEMESTER 3.0

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Textbook Information
Student Code and Grievance Procedure

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the Ancient
World to the seventeenth century.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

To complete this course successfully, a student will be able to

• Differentiate characteristics among the various literary genres.
• Identify and utilize literary terms in discussions, writings/essays, and presentations.
• Analyze and evaluate cultural, political, economic, social, and/or historical influences
of the readings through discussions and writings.
• Trace and discuss trends, recurring themes, and writing styles throughout the periods
and genres.
• Apply various principles of literary criticism and analysis to readings, discussions,
and critical essays.
• Compare and contrast characteristics of major literary figures.
• Develop literary argument(s) using MLA documentation through analyzing readings
and synthesizing research from both traditional and electronic sources.

NB: The topics below are recommended topics for this course. Individual instructors will
provide their own calendars of readings.

Module 1: Beginnings to 100 CE

• Invention and history of writing
• Problems of translation
• Mythology and mythography
• The epic hero and epic conventions
• Greek drama, tragedy, and comedy
• Egyptian poetry, both religious and secular
• Literature of the Old Testament
• Greek philosophy and literary theory
• Classical Chinese philosophic and cultural thought as revealed in prose and poetry
• Poetry of India’s Heroic Age
• Roman mythology and literature

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Module 2: 100 CE to 1500 CE
• Genre and meaning in early Christian literature
• India’s Classical Age
• China’s Middle Period
• Islamic literature
• Frame tales
• Sufi literature
• The medieval lyric
• The Golden Age of Japanese literature
• Mystical poetry of India

Module 3: The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

• Renaissance poetry
• Emergence of Humanism
• Political writings
• Emergence of prose fiction
• Rise of the essay
• Native American literature

Module 4: The Research Paper

• Submit at least 1200 words of researched writing using a minimum of five sources
meeting requirements designated by the instructor.
• Utilize one or more forms of literary criticism.
• Locate, critique, and synthesize source material.
• Use MLA documentation and formatting.
• Refine research project through instructor feedback.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Principles will be introduced by the instructors through lecture, presentation, technology and
computer-based training. Additional methods designed for remediation or enrichment will be
individually tailored as needed.

MINIMAL STANDARDS

A minimum a grade average of C (70%) is required to transfer credit to most colleges.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance – Students are responsible for attending all scheduled class meetings and for all
material covered and all assignments made. Any student who is not in attendance the
required 90% of the scheduled class time may be withdrawn. Absences are counted from
the first scheduled class.

Ordinarily, late arrivals or early departures of fewer than 10 minutes may constitute a tardy.
Three tardies may constitute one absence. Late arrivals or early departures of more than 10
minutes may constitute an absence.

Withdrawal from class – A student may withdraw from the class until midterm and receive a
grade of W. After midterm, the student must contact the instructor to have a Request for
Withdrawal form completed. After midterm, a grade of W or WF will be determined by the
instructor.

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Assignments: The following are departmental requirements for this course: 3 or more
major tests, at least 1200 words of researched writing using MLA format, and an oral
presentation. Each instructor will provide specific guidelines for his or her course.

Late or missed assignments – Any approved make-up, late, or revised work must be
completed in a designated time and manner as directed by the instructor. An instructor may
choose not to accept late or missed work or may limit the maximum credit allowed.

Other academic assistance or requirements – Any student who demonstrates an area of

weakness or need for additional help may be referred to Student Services, the tutoring
center, the computer lab, or other appropriate resources for assistance. Conferences with
the instructor also may be required.

Academic integrity – As indicated in the York Technical College Catalog and Handbook:
“Students are expected to meet high standards of academic honesty and integrity. Academic
misconduct includes, but is not limited to, cheating, copying another student’s work, using
unauthorized equipment or materials during a test, obtaining, using, buying or selling the
contents of a test, falsifying or inventing information such as reports or laboratory results,
plagiarism, and collusion. Students who are found guilty of academic dishonesty may be
assigned a lower grade for the assignment including a grade of zero, may be required to
repeat or resubmit the assignment, may be assigned a failing grade for the course, or be
required to withdraw from the course. Students may also be subject to further disciplinary
action.”

Evaluation strategies/grading:
To receive credit for any assignment, the student must complete all preliminary work in the
order and manner required by the instructor.

Exams 50% to 65%

Classwork/Homework 10% to 20%
Research paper(s) 20% to 30%
Oral Presentation(s) 5% to 10%

Grading Scale
GRADE SCORE
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
F Below 60

OTHER RESOURCES/REFERENCES

Library orientation tour and computer workshop, Anne Springs Close Library.

ENTRY-LEVEL SKILLS

Basic computer skills.

PREREQUISITES

ENG 102 with a minimum grade of C.

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CO-REQUISITE

None

Disabilities Statement: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on
the impact of a disability should contact the Special Resources Offices (SRO) at 803-327-
8007 in the 300 area of Student Services. The SRO coordinates reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

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