To teach students basic literary research skills. To discuss the benefits of reading literature critically and to explore how doing so can change the view one has of people and cultures. Students should be able to use library materials integrated with their own unique approach to a text to create essays and presentations that throw light on readings in modern world literature. Students should be able to work independently in preparing oral presentations on works of world literature before small groups and the entire class. Students also need to attend class in order to participate in the activities of the course and to complete assigned reading and writing on time.
All essays are due at the beginning of the class period on the day assigned.
Late papers will be reduced one letter grade. Along with the final draft, an outline, prewriting, and rough draft must be handed in. Peer editing of a complete rough draft will be done in class before the final draft is due. Graded essays must be revised and returned to the instructor as part of the grade. Students need to keep copies of essays on a computer disk.