An exploration of humanistic themes as reflected in literary and philosophical works prior to the twentieth century. Western Literature in a World Context. St. Martin's, 1995. Communicate that understanding effectively.
Students can expect to bear some of the responsibility for guiding discussions.
There will be two original 750 word papers on interpretive, analytic, or comparative topics. Assignment sheets will be distributed well in advance of the due dates. Your course grade will be lowered three percentage points for each absence over three. If for any reason you miss one-fourth or more of the class meetings, you will not receive a passing grade for the course. Academic dishonesty will result in failure of the course and other sanctions.