NWCCD 2015-16 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2015-16 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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ENGL 2150 - World Literature II: Masterpieces of Modern Literature


This course studies representative classics of world literature from the realistic period to the present, emphasizing analysis and critical thinking to achieve an overview of the major philosophical, historical, and social changes of the period.

Prerequisites:
Concurrent enrollment in or completion of an Advanced Writing class, or instructor consent

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of ENGL 2150 World Literature II: Masterpieces of Modern Literature , the student will:

  1. Cultivate an awareness, through the study of literature from both Western and non-Western countries, of the universality of the human experience.
  2. Examine the development and the interrelationship of the historical, cultural, and philosophical forces which affect written expression.
  3. Develop the ability to understand, appreciate, and enjoy quality literature.
  4. Acquire familiarity with some of the most respected literature and authors of the late-nineteenth century through the present.
  5. Generate an understanding of relevant literary criticism from the periods/works of literature studied.


General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity

Credits: 3

Instructional Method Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 hrs/week



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