Dr. Natalie Grinnell

A survey of literary texts from locales around the globe (outside Britain and the United States). Readings will include short stories, poems, and a few select novels spanning Asia, South Asia, South America, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Europe.

Course Objectives:

Students are expected to acquire an appreciation of the literary value of the texts covered, knowledge of the cultural and historical contexts that produced those texts, and the ability to write and speak about them with clarity, insight and eloquence.

Course Links, Section A (MWF):

• Schedule of Reading and Writing Assignments
• Class Moodle page

Course Links, Section B (TTh):

• Schedule of Reading and Writing Assignments
• Class Moodle page

1. Class participation
2. Two short essays
3. A midterm exam
4. A final exam
5. Sporadic quizzes and exercises
6. Regular attendance

Grading Breakdown:

• Midterm exam: 15%
• Final exam: 20%
• Essays: 50% (25% each)
• Other: 15%

Required Textbook:

The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Shorter Edition, 3rd Edition, 2 volumes, ISBN 9780393919622