In this lecture the students appreciate famous works of World Literature. This lecture begins by discussing What is Literature? And then the students read and
appreciate literary works of different countries. Germany. France. Russia, China.
By reading World Literature, the students will be able to learn how to read World Literature and they will be able to understand the way of thinking and the mentality
of every nation. In addition the students will be able to acquire the skills of intercultural understanding through literature.
In the end of this lecture, the students will be able to
1) learn how to read World Literarure. 2) understand the mentality of every nation, 3) acquire the skills of intercultural understanding through literature.
World Literature, intercultural understanding
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Instructors lecture literature of every country in turn.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction: What is World Literature? | understand World Literature. |
Class 2 | French literature (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 3 | French literature (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 4 | French literature (3) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 5 | Chinese literature (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 6 | Chinese literature (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 7 | Chinese literature (3) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 8 | German literature (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 9 | German literature (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 10 | German literature (3) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 11 | Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 12 | Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 13 | Russian literature (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 14 | Russian literature (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Non required.
Lecture materials are provided during class.
Students will be assessed on their commitment to the class (by response cards) (40%) and a final essay (60%).
Non required.
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