ENGL 2110 & 21 Literature: World Literature in a

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Instructor

Please see Faculty Information for instructor information.

Catalogue Course Description

This course examines a global array of literature from the 20th and the 21st centuries,

addressing the most pressing issues of the last century: violent cultural shifts and their

effects on the margins of society, the clash of cultures in the developing world, and the

challenge to authority. All of these issues define and refine the notion of citizenship:

Who is my neighbor? What are my obligations to society? To what sort of nation or

leader do I owe my allegiance? Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 and 2010

Course Resources

Required Reading:

Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. New York: Anchor Books, 1994. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0385474542 Allende, Isabel. The House of the Spirits. New York: Bantam Books, 1986. Print. ISBN- 13: 978-0553383805 Hosseini, Khaled, and Atossa Leoni. A Thousand Splendid Suns. New York: Encore/Simon & Schuster Audio, 2007. Sound recording. ISBN-13: 978-1594483851 Ngũgĩ, wa T. In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir. New York: Pantheon Books. 2012. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0307907691 Orwell, George. 1984: A Novel. New York, N.Y: Published by Signet Classic, 1977. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0451524935 Satrapi, Marjane, and Marjane Satrapi. The Complete Persepolis. New York: Pantheon Books, 2007. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0375714832 Spiegelman, Art. Maus: A Survivor's Tale. New York: Pantheon Books, 1986. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0141014081

ENGL 2110 20th

& 21st

Century

Literature: World Literature in a Globalized Society


Additional Resources:

1) Computer with basic audio/video output equipment (example to be

edited by the course writer based upon need) 2) Internet access (broadband recommended)

3) Microsoft Word (for required course documents)

4) Microsoft PowerPoint (for required course documents)

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course learners should be able to:

• Primarily, students will practice becoming better readers, writers, and critical thinkers. In

addition, students will gain understanding of 20th

/21st

Century literature and culture.

• Students will read, watch, and listen to significant, representative works of world

literature.

• Students will articulate what it means to be a global citizen in today’s world.

• Students will assess cultural practices in the context of place, time, and worldview.

• Students will develop methods and strategies for analyzing and interpreting texts.

• Students will respond critically to course material, using synthesis and analysis, in discussion and in written assignments.

• Students will write with clarity to communicate effectively, employing proper grammar,

spelling, and punctuation in writing.

Common Professional Components OR Core Outcomes (delete if not used)

Number English Department Mandated Outcomes for this Core Curriculum Class

1. Students will communicate effectively in writing by showing that they can

comprehend, interpret, and evaluate literary texts.

2. Students will use standard grammar and usage appropriate to the context of a college

course.

3. Students will analyze and interpret aesthetic texts as expressions defined by their

genres and historical contexts.


Number Course-Specific Outcomes

4. Students will be able to define the genre labels of novel, graphic novel, memoir, short

story, creative non-fiction, essay and poetry. Students will define and identify these

genres in the assigned readings throughout the course.

5. Students will define the appropriate terminology in which to talk about and analyze

literature: plot, setting, character, theme, motif, symbol, metaphor. They will demonstrate understanding through quizzes and discussion.

6. Students will improve professional and academic communication skills through

discussion forums by incorporating correct grammar, professional language and terminology, and establishing an appropriate tone.

7. Students will analyze and evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view in the different literature that is assigned.

8. Through literature, students will gain a sense of different cultures, world events and

perspectives of the 20th and 21st Century. Through discussion, research and writing, students will draw connections and illustrate how the literature of different cultures is

related in a broader, universal way.

Netiquette

Since most communication in the online learning interface takes place in written

form, it is extremely critical to understand "netiquette" ("net etiquette") that

covers a wide variety of conventions, all of which relate to maintaining a certain

code of conduct in online communications. King University strongly upholds its

students, staff, and faculty to the highest standards of conduct and expects all

to demonstrate these acceptable courteous behaviors and practices in online

communications as well. This is to ensure that students, staff, and faculty

experience a professional and pleasant virtual environment. There are several

resources available on the Internet that discuss the definition and core principles

of netiquette, but briefly, being respectful, thoughtful, meaningful, and ethical

are all fundamental rules of netiquette. To review some detailed guidelines on

Netiquette, refer to the website by the Responsible Use of the Network Group of

the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) at

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1855.txt?number=1855 or the book titled "Netiquette"

by Virginia Shea (1994). There are several other resources and literature

available on this topic both online and in print and can be searched via the

Internet.

Module Start and End

Each module begins on Monday and ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm Eastern time.

All assignments are due by the end day of each module.

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1855.txt?number=1855


Course Topic Outline

Module Topics Covered Hrs./Min.

Covered

1 War, Communism and Dystopia:

Analyzing Poetry

Critical Reading: Character and Theme

Analyzing Graphic Novels

30 hr.

2 Colonialism and African Literature:

Reading and analyzing a Memoir

Reading Fiction

Critical Reading: Irony, Metaphor

30 hr.

3 Middle Eastern Literature and Arabic Culture:

Introduction to Literary Theory

Women in Arabic Literature

Writing Process: Peer Review

30 hr.

4 Latin American Literature

Magical Realism

Realism

Surrealism Idealism

30 hr.

5 Exploring a Culture of Your Choice

Literary Analysis 30 hr.

Total Hours Students will Spend Working on Course Assignments (ex. 4 s.hr. x 37.5 =

150 hr.)

hr.

Evaluation Methods

Below is a listing of assignments that comprise the 100% percentage points

possible for this course.

Assignment Grade

Activities 5 @ 40 points 200 points

Quizzes 5 @ 10 points 100 points

Graded Discussions 5 @ 100 points 500 points

Final Project 200 points

Total Points 1000 points


Course Policies

Attendance In an accelerated learning model, interaction is foundational to synergy. Therefore, for

the model of experiential learning to work, attendance must be mandatory. We

recognize there is always the unexpected in the midst of adult life. Absences must be

cleared in advance with your professor, who may set up a special meeting time, apart

from class time, to cover learning objectives for that class. More than one absence per

course or excessive absences in the program may be grounds for course failure

and/or administrative withdrawal from the program. Attendance records are essential

to comply with regulations established by the Veterans’ Administration or recipients of

VA benefits or federally insured student loans. If long term medical, family, or

employment concerns develop, the student needs to contact their Student Support

Specialist and Professor immediately. The Student Support Specialist will assist the

student in addressing non-academic matters related to their program. The Professor will

assist the student in addressing academic matters related to their program. (*Non-

participation in a course for one week is considered equivalent to an absence.)

Participation

Participation in an online course is derived from the learner completing course

assignments not limited to weekly discussions, weekly assignments, tests,

individual and/or group projects, etc. (Non-participation in this course can and

will affect the learner's final grade.)

Discussion Boards

Students are expected to actively participate in the discussion board each

week. Discussion requirements are noted in the weekly discussion forums.

King University Email Policy

King University Faculty and Students are required to use their King University

email for all King University business correspondence. This requirement includes

electronic correspondence with King University personnel and students in the

course room. The use of personal or work email accounts for University related

business is not permitted.


Grading Scale

Total Score Course Grade Value

97-100 points A+ 4.0

93-96.99 points A 4.0

90-92.99 points A- 3.7

87-89.99 points B+ 3.3

83-86.99 points B 3.0

80-82.99 points B- 2.7

77-79.99 points C+ 2.3

73-76.99 points C 2.0

70-72.99 points C- 1.7

67-69.99 points D+ 1.3

63-66.99 points D 1.0

60-62.99 points D- 0.7

Below 60 points F 0.0

King University Honor Code

On my honor, I pledge to abide by the King University policies described in the

Student Handbook. I understand that students of King University are to be

honest in words and actions, in particular, not to lie, cheat, plagiarize, or steal. I

pledge to conduct myself in a manner based on Christian values and to require

the same of fellow students. I understand that a violation of this Honor Code

may result in my appearance before the Honor Council.

*Academic Dishonesty and Academic Sanctions are addressed in detail in the

King University Student Handbook. These sections are applicable to all King

University courses and students.

Accommodation of Special Needs

If you are a student with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation,

please notify the instructor prior to the second class meeting.

Changes

The instructor will notify students in writing in a timely manner of any changes to

this syllabus.


Course Schedule and Assignments

Module 1 – War, Survival and Reeducation

Complete: All required readings. Two discussion posts. One Quiz. One Activity.

Module 5 project progress

Est.

Hrs. 30

Introduction: During this module we will read and discuss:

WW I Poets of Europe, WW II depiction in Maus and dystopian novel, George

Orwell’s 1984

The purpose of this module is the expose students to classic war poetry, classic dystopian

literature and a literary perspective of WWII. Students will do this by exploring poetry, fiction

and the contemporary format of the graphic novel. Students will gain historical and cultural

insights while analyzing literature.

Outcomes: By the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Articulate multiple view points of the WWI poets

2. Analyze imagery in poetry

3. Analyze the basic concepts and conventions of Graphic Novels

4. Review, summarize and analyze dystopian fiction

5. Identify cultural elements and themes in the readings

6. Define specific literary terms and vocabulary used to discuss WW1, WWII and

Dystopian literature

7. Participate professionally, using the standards of college writing, in an online

discussion forum

Read/View

Rupert Brooke: Brief Bio & “The Dead”

Siefried Sassoon: Brief Bio & “How to Die”

Wilfred Owens: Brief Bio & “Anthem for Doomed Youth”, “Dulce et Decorum Est”

Spiegelman, Art. Maus: A Survivor's Tale. New York: Pantheon Books, 1986. Print.

Orwell, George. 1984: A Novel. New York, N.Y: Published by Signet Classic, 1977.

Print.

Est.

Hrs. 15

Learning

Resources:

Textbook:

Follow the Module 1 Presentation (attached as well)

Wilfred Owens Biography:

http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/owen

Wilfred Owens: “Anthem for a Doomed Youth” and “Dulce et Decorum Est”

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1914warpoets.html

Siegfried Sassoon: Biography

http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/sassoon

Siegfried Sassoon: Poem, “How to Die”


http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/owen


http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/sassoon



Rupert Brooke: Biography and Poem “The Dead”:

http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/brooke

Read Art Spiegleman’s Graphic Novel, Maus

Read George Orwell’s Dystopian Novel 1984

Vocabulary: Review key content and academic terms. Use whatever dictionary you

like to define the following terms. Be sure to provide a link the dictionary you used.

Copy this table into a word document and submit when complete. Format your

assignment according to MLA standards.

Activity Part 1:

Additional Resources

Audio: James Naughtie and readers talk to the American writer and artist Art Spiegelman

about his graphic novel Maus.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bkym0

Internet: (URL address hyperlinked to content)

http://www.exploratorium.edu/nagasaki/mainn.html (look through “Exploring

Nagasaki Photo Exhibit)

Vocabulary word Definition

Communism

Nazism

Holocaust

Theme

Re-education

Propaganda

Prejudice

Setting

Character

Imagery

Dystopia

Anthem

Totalitarianism

Protagonist

http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/education/tutorials/intro/brooke

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bkym0

http://www.exploratorium.edu/nagasaki/mainn.html


Presentation:

See Module 1 Presentation

Video:

View the following conference presentation by Scott McCloud: On

Understanding Comics:

http://blog.ted.com/2009/01/13/understanding_c/

Or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXYckRgsdjI

Mini Bio on Adolph Hitler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZ4xwuAWFE

Complete Program Outcomes

Est.

Hrs.

Assignments: 1. Discussion Forum posts 1,2,3,4,

5

2. Reading Quiz 1,2,3,4,

5,6,7

3. Activity Parts 1 & 2 1,2,3,4,

5,6,7


Est.

Hrs. 10

Discussions: Weekly Discussion Assignment(s): 1,2,3,4,

5

1. Week 1 Discussion: Student Response Guidelines:

There are 12 Discussion questions posted for Module 1. You must pick one

from each provided list and respond in no less than 150 words. In

addition, you must respond to at least 2 of your classmates’ posts in no

less than 50 words. That is a total of 4 posts for week 1.

In order to get credit for your discussion posts, they must be thoughtful and

substantive.

Your posts must be at least 150 words in length.

http://blog.ted.com/2009/01/13/understanding_c/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXYckRgsdjI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZ4xwuAWFE


You may respond early to the DQ’s, but posts made after the end of the

module will not count.


Est. Hrs. 5

Assessments: Quiz:

50 questions on week 1 books.

1,2,3,4,

5

Activity:

Part 1: Each student will complete part one of the Activity: Vocabulary Sheet.

Part 2: Choose one of the following activities for Module 1.

A) Create a Podcast, PowerPoint or You Tube Video that

discusses the literary elements in one or more of the

readings. The submission must be at least the equivalent of

a 5-8 min. presentation.

B) Complete the Critical Reading form for one of the

readings assigned during Module 1. Your responses should

be at least 100 words for each question.

1,2,3,4,

5,6,7

Continue to Work for Completion Program Outcomes

Est. Hrs. 5

Module 5

Project/Paper:

Review the final project assignment sheet. Brainstorm and come up with

one or two ideas for your topic or questions for your instructor regarding

the assignment; send these to your instructor in an email AND post your

topic or questions in the discussion forum related to this activity. Posts

must be posted by the final day of the module.

Total Hours for this Module: 30


Module 2 - Colonialism and African Literature

Complete Est.

Hrs.

Introduction: Colonialism and African Literature:

Reading and analyzing a Memoir

Reading Fiction

Irony, Metaphor

During this module we will read two books: The memoir, In the House of the

Interpreter, and novel, Things Fall Apart

While reading students will analyze different elements of Africa cultures and literature.

Students will participate in thoughtful discussion regarding themes, language and writing style.

Students will demonstrate understanding of the concepts of metaphor, parable and irony through activities and an end of module quiz.

Outcomes: By the end of this module the students will be able to:

8. Discuss and articulate in writing the repercussions of Colonialism in Africa

9. Identify Themes and Motifs in African Literature

10. Understand important literary concepts such as metaphor, Irony and theme

11. Define and key vocabulary and literary terms

12. Discuss and evaluate two important novels of African Literature

Read/View Est.

Hrs.

Learning

Resources:

Textbook: Choose one of the following texts to read for this module:

Ngũgĩ, wa T. In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir. New York: Pantheon Books,

Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. New York: Anchor Books, 1994. Print.



Copy this table into a word document and submit when complete. Adhere to

standards of MLA.

Vocabulary

word

Definition

Imperialism

Colonialism

Anti-

Colonialism


Nationalist

Apartheid

Memoir

Foreshadow

Irony

Lament

Restitution

Propaganda

Hierarchy

Guerrilla

Villagization

Additional Resources:

Spark Notes for Things Fall Apart:

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/things/

Audio:

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/15/177328183/kenyan-author-ngugi-wa-thiongo-

shares-wisdom

Internet: Explore the following web sites:

• (Search in the search bar for Ngugi-wa-Thiong’o and for Achebe, if needed)

http://danassays.wordpress.com/encyclopedia-of-the-essay/ngugi-wa-thiong’o/

http://danassays.wordpress.com/encyclopedia-of-the-essay/achebe-chinua/

• (This is a really good accompaniment to the novel, Things Fall Apart)

http://online.missouri.edu/exec/data/courses/2270/public/lesson02/lesson02.asp

x

Presentation: See materials Module 2 Presentation

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/things/

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/15/177328183/kenyan-author-ngugi-wa-thiongo-

http://danassays.wordpress.com/encyclopedia-of-the-essay/ngugi-wa-thiong

http://danassays.wordpress.com/encyclopedia-of-the-essay/achebe-chinua/

http://online.missouri.edu/exec/data/courses/2270/public/lesson02/lesson02.asp


Screencast:

Video:

• Nelson Mandela Mini Biography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoYmx_L-Xs

• Achebe Speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoi9ANh0l6c


Est.

Hrs.

Assignments: Part 1: Each student will complete part one of the Activity: Vocabulary

Sheet.

Part 2: Choose one of the following activities for Module 2.

A) Create a Podcast, PowerPoint or You Tube Video that

discusses the literary elements in one or more of the

readings. The submission must be at least the equivalent of

a 5-8 min. presentation.

B) Complete the Critical Reading form for one of the

readings assigned during Module 2. Your responses should

be around 100 words for each question.


Est.

Hrs.

Discussions: 1. Discussion Student Response Guidelines:






substantive.

Your initial posts must be at least 150 words in length.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoYmx_L-Xs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoi9ANh0l6c



Est. Hrs.

Assessments: Quiz: Complete the Module 2 Reading Quiz by then last day of the Module.


Est. Hrs.

Long-Term

Project/Paper:

You must have your project topic chosen and approved by the instructor

this week by email. Work on collecting your sources. Remember, you need

at least three credible sources for your final project.



Module 3 - Middle Eastern Literature and Arabic Culture

Complete Est.

Hrs.

Introduction: During this module you will analyze one novel or graphic novel.

Middle Eastern Literature and Arabic Culture:

Introduction to Critical Theory

Women in Arabic Literature


1. Identify elements of Middle Eastern culture

2. Analyze literature from a perspective of literary theory

3. Participate in respectful and useful critical analysis of peer work 4. Discuss major literary elements in one of two notable novels: Persepolis and

A Thousand Splendid Suns

5. Demonstrate the standards of college writing in an academic setting

Read/View Est.

Hrs.

Learning

Resources:

Textbook: Choose one of the following texts to read for this module:

Hosseini, Khaled, and Atossa Leoni. A Thousand Splendid Suns. New York

Satrapi, Marjane, and Marjane Satrapi. The Complete Persepolis. New York:

Pantheon Books, 2007.



Copy this table into a word document and submit when complete. Adhere to

standards of MLA.

vocabulary word definition

Kabul

Revere

Mullah

Complacent

Conciliatory

Taliban

Pious

Anarchy

Avant-Garde


Proletariat

Chador

Coup d’etat

Nihilist

Ideological

Audio:

Internet:

This is a study guide to accompany Persepolis:

https://sites.google.com/site/persepolisnotessummary/chapter-summaries

Here is a study guide to accompany A Thousand Splendid Suns:

http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Thousand_Splendid_Suns_Hosseini/Thousand_S

plendid_Suns_Study_Guide01.html

Resources for Literary Theory: http://www.kristisiegel.com/theory.htm

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/722/01/

Presentation: See week 3 presentation in the classroom.

In addition: Literary Theory: http://www.slideshare.net/mrhundermark/literary-

theory-condensed

Screencast:

Video:

Watch the movie version of Persepolis after reading. You can rent it or watch it on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNx4Pa2Gqfk

Conversation with Marjane Sartrapi:

1.5

hrs.

http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Thousand_Splendid_Suns_Hosseini/Thousand_S

http://www.kristisiegel.com/theory.htm

http://www.slideshare.net/mrhundermark/literary-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNx4Pa2Gqfk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwAWGdRx_Qc

10

min.


Est. Hrs.

Assignments: 1. Complete the readings and follow along with the PPT presentation for Module 3.

2. Complete the weekly DQ’s

3. Complete weekly reading quiz

4. Submit “Abstract” of final project along with 2 academic sources

5. Watch and listen to all linked video


Est.

Hrs.

Discussions: Weekly Discussion Assignment(s):

1. Discussion Student Response Guidelines:






substantive.

Your posts must be at least 150 words in length.




Est. Hrs.

Quiz:

Complete the reading quiz by the end of Week 3

Paper:

Complete the Proposal assignment relating to your final project.


Est. Hrs.

Long-Term

Project/Paper:

Final Project is due on Sunday of Week 4!!! Presentations are due

Wednesday of Week 5. This week, by the final day of class, your Proposal Assignment is due.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwAWGdRx_Qc


30 Total Hours for this Module:


Module 4 – Latin American Literature

Complete Est.

Hrs.

Introduction: Latin American Literature

Magical Realism

Surrealism

Historical Fiction

While reading Isabel Allende’s novel, students will analyze different elements of Latin American

cultures and literature. Students will participate in thoughtful discussion regarding themes,

language and writing style. Students will demonstrate understanding of the concepts of

realism, magical realism, historical fiction, through activities and an end of module quiz.

Students will complete an intensive written assignment that approaches a work of literature

from a critical perspective. They will demonstrate understanding of literary analysis and MLA

formatting and citations and create drafts to exchange in peer reviews.


1. Discuss elements of Latin American Literature

2. Demonstrate understanding of literary concepts of magical realism, realism,

idealism and surrealism

3. Write formal papers using the standards of college writing 4. Explain and identify elements of several different schools of literary theory

Read/View Est.

Hrs.

Learning

Resources:

Novel:

Allende, Isabel. The House of the Spirits. New York: Bantam Books, 1986. Print.ISBN-

13: 978-0553383805

Vocabulary: review key content and academic terms


Influenza

Penitence

Zeal

Oratory

Atheist

Aberration

Translucent

Clairvoyance

Ministrations

Euphoria

Enigma


Unrequited

Laudanum

Aquiline

Additional Readings: (URL addresses to articles and websites; instructor-created documents)

eNotes for House of Spirits:

http://year11ibliterature.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/house_of_the_spirits_enot

es.pdf

Audio:

Internet:



Spark Notes for the Novel: Spark Notes:

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/houseofspirits/study.html

Presentation:

See the Module 4 Presentation

In addition: Literary Theory: http://www.slideshare.net/mrhundermark/literary-

theory-condensed

Screencast:

Isabel Allende’s Writing Process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_w_7442mC0

Advice to young writers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEzn4Suf4-Q

Video:

What is Magical Realism:

Watch You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kQxkW5Hj08

http://year11ibliterature.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/house_of_the_spirits_enot


http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/houseofspirits/study.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_w_7442mC0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEzn4Suf4-Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kQxkW5Hj08


If you have Amazon or Netflix, Watch the movie version of “The House of the Spirits”


Est.

Hrs.

Assignments: 1. Activity 1: Vocabulary Assignment

2. Submit paper portion of your Final Project by Wednesday at 11:59

p.m.

3. Submit draft of final paper for peer review


Est.

Hrs.


1. Discussion Student Response Guidelines:

There are 12 Discussion questions posted for Module 2. You must pick 1 question from the provided list AND you must submit your proposal for

peer comments and review. You will then respond to at least one

classmates’ paper using the peer review form and offering substantial

comments. That is a total of 3 DQ’s for Module 4.


substantive.

Your initial posts must be at least 150 words in length.




Est. Hrs.

Assessment: Quiz: Complete Reading Quiz


Est. Hrs.

Long-Term

Project/Paper:

Paper: Your final paper is due this week on Sunday by 11:59 p.m. Please

submit all papers to the dropbox. You do not have to submit your

Presentation until the start of week five, so you have a few more days on

that part.



Module 5 - Insert Short Title Describing this Unit of Study

Complete Est.

Hrs.

Introduction: During this module we will conclude the course by learning about literary theory and

how to analyze literature critically. Students will explore a book and an author of their

own choice and completed an academic literary analysis essay and create an

accompanying presentation.


1. Discuss elements of a specific Literature, History and Culture

2. Demonstrate understanding of literary concepts of irony, foreshadowing,

allusion, censorship

3. Write formal papers using the standards of college writing

4. Complete and present a formal academic presentation

5. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of several areas of world

literature and identify numerous literary terms and concepts

Read/View Est.

Hrs.

Learning

Resources:

Textbook: one additional text of the student’s choice. The text should be from an

author and culture we have not studied in class.

Vocabulary: Locate and define at least ten unfamiliar words or terms in the novel you

choose for this week’s reading.

Additional Readings: (URL addresses to articles and websites; instructor-created

documents)


if more lines are needed, hit the tab button while in this row --!


Audio:

Internet:



Presentation: Literary Theory: http://www.slideshare.net/mrhundermark/literary-

theory-condensed

Video:

Brief video on presentation strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso


Est. Hrs.

Assignments: 1. Discussions 1,2,3

2. Vocabulary – complete vocabulary assignment sheet 1,2,3

3. Final Project Presentation: Presentation is due in the discussion forum

and in the dropbox Monday by 11:59 pm.

1-5


Est. Hrs.


1. You will respond to the only provided discussion question for week 5.

Upload the required documents as attachments. Your post must be at least

150 words. In addition, respond to two of your classmates regarding their

presentations. You will have a total of 3 posts this week.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso


FINAL PRESENTATION: Your Presentation is Due Wednesday of this

week. Please post your slides in the forum. You may complete your

presentation by recording audio in PowerPoint or by creating a video,

Youtube is fine. You must let me know what you have chosen to do

when you submit your presentation. You will upload the slides to the

discussion forum (in addition to turning your presentation assignment into the dropbox) no later than Midnight on Monday.


Appendix II – Quiz/Test/Assessment Formats

(insert course prefix and title; insert Module number: type of assessment, number of this type)

Example: BUSA 2900, Basic Computer Skills, Module 1, Quiz 1)

Multiple Choice (place an * beside each correct answer)

1. Choose the correct answer.

a. answer a

b. answer b

c. answer c

d. answer d

*e. all of the above

Feedback for correct answer: Excellent understanding!

Feedback for incorrect answer: Review the teacher-created presentation for Module 1, Slide 12-30.

True/False (place an * beside each correct answer)

*a. true

b. false

Feedback for correct answer: You have understanding for this concept!

Feedback for incorrect answer: Review the video for Module 2.

Fill in the Blank (place an * beside each correct answer; if you accept multiple answers for an answer,

then make sure all caps, spelling, variations are included in the list of correct answers)

1. Fill in the .

*a. blank

Feedback for correct answer: Great response!

Feedback for incorrect answer: Be sure you review the correct spelling and meaning of this term.

Essay/Short Answer

1. Answer the following question in 250 words or less: Why did your parents name you Joe?


Module Assignments

1 Vocabulary sheet, Reading Quiz, Discussion Questions

2 Vocabulary sheet, Reading Quiz, Discussion Questions

3 Vocabulary sheet, Reading Quiz, Discussion Questions, Abstract Due, Draft of Essay Due

4 Vocabulary sheet, Reading Quiz, Discussion Questions, Final Paper Due

5 Vocabulary sheet, Reading Quiz, Discussion Questions, Final Presentation Due

ENGL 2115 Global Literature

DB = Discussion Board, you need a total of 4 posts for each week EXCEPT weeks 4 and 5. In weeks

4 and 5, you need a total of 3 posts. See weekly instructions.

NOTE: Each course week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday

night at 11:59 p.m.


Documents

ENGL 2110 & 21 Literature: World Literature in a