In this lecture, the students appreciate major works of World Literature. The lecture will begin with an explanation of the concept of "world literature", followed by an omnibus class of literary works from different regions such as Germany, France, Russia, China, Spanish-speaking countries.
By being exposed to major works of World Literature, students will learn how to read literary works themselves, understand the ways of thinking and the mentality of people who are geographically and historically far apart, and acquire methods of cross-cultural understanding.
In the end of this lecture, the students will be able to
1) learn how to read and enjoy literary works,
2) understand the ways of thinking and the mentality of people who are geographically and historically far apart,
3) acquire methods of cross-cultural understanding.
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 | Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 9 | Literature of Spanish-speaking countries (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 10 | German literature (1) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 11 | German literature (2) | learn how to read World Literature. |
Class 12 | German literature (3) | 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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