World Literature I

Catalog description

This is a survey course that acquaints students with outstanding works from the ancient world through the Medieval Period and into the Renaissance that have had a wide appeal outside the countries in which they originated. Students are also introduced to various ways of approaching literature, including the mythological and archetypal approach, the historical and biographical approach, and the formalistic approach. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1023 with a "C" or higher or permission of instructor; 2213 is not prerequisite for ENGL 2223. Honors section available. (ACTS Department/Number/Title - ENGL 2113 World Literature I, ENGL 2123 World Literature II)