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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to World Literature
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Literature, Poetry
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
Students will be introduced to classics of world literature with the goal of acquiring skills in close reading of narrative literature and poetry, to compare literature from different cultures and historical periods, and to increase understanding of other cultures besides their own. Literary texts will be read in English translation.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Comprehend and have a clear understanding of key periods in literary history across various cultures worldwide;
- Understand and analyze literature via close reading of texts, attuning themselves to nuances of meaning;
- Place in context the great works of literature from other cultures, enriching their own perspectives.