ENG 122 - Survey of World Literature I

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 OR an approved equivalent first-year English composition course from an accredited institution.
Description: This course is a comparative study of selected works, written both in English and in English translation, of literature from around the world. Selections include European, Middle Eastern, Asian, African, and other areas, from antiquity to the 17th century. Students will explore several influences that shape the authors’ works which include a range of political, religious, social, cultural, and philosophical contexts. Composition work in the course includes instruction in rhetorical strategies, literary criticism, preparing students to generate several essays of varying lengths (1-5 pages) and a researched and documented project (7-10 pages).

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:

CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 3- Arts and Humanities- 3B: Humanities )

Student Learning Outcomes:

Interpret the meanings of specific literary passages and explain the relationship of the passage to the whole work covered in this course.
Recognize and discuss the psychological, cultural, religious, economic, and political forces that influence particular works covered in this course.
Identify and trace the occurrence of major themes found in literature of various times, cultural milieu, and political settings covered in this course.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3