World Literature 1L

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World Literature 1-L

• The Ancient World to the Renaissance
• Dr. Christina Clark

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Course Objectives

• Study works from antiquity to the Renaissance
• Western and non-Western traditions
• Promote understanding of works in their
  cultural/historical contexts

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Readings

• Originals and translations
• Prose and poetry
• Genres epic poetry, lyric poetry, drama,
  history, essays, novels

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Objectives

• Expose students to fundamental treasures of human
  civilization
• Bolster writing skills
• Enhance critical thinking through exposure to
  fundamental societal and human questions and
  problems through close observation of the
  reflections of great minds of the past

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Required Texts

• D. Damrosch, ed. The Longman Anthology of World
  Literature, vols. A, B, C. in bookstore
• W. Shakespeare, King Lear. available at most
  bookstores and online booksellers

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Course Requirements

• Preparation
• Papers
• Participation and quizzes
• Exams

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Next Class Creation Myths

• Read The Ancient World, pp. 1-9.
• Crosscurrents Creation myths and social
  concerns, pp. 11-49.