LEARNING GOALS

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KNOWLEDGE

Read and appreciate culturally important literature of the Western world from the 17th century to the present.

Learn major periods of Western aesthetic history (i.e., Renaissance, Romanticism, Modernism) and the situatedness of literary works within these contexts.

Learn the distinctive qualities of major literary genres and possibilities for innovation within forms.

Develop appreciation of the nuances of language and style.

SKILLS

Learn to connect the literature of earlier eras to current literary, philosophical and cultural trends and movements.

Develop skills in writing about literary works, including stating an argument, using appropriate organization and incorporating supporting evidence.

Develop skills of presenting material effectively in front of a group.

Improve command of vocabulary, grammar, usage, and citation conventions.

VALUES

Appreciate the value of the humanities in preparing you for a productive work life in the 21st-century.

Appreciate the value of the humanities in preparing you to be a citizen of the world and local community through considering/exploring other world views.

Measures: Informed participation in class discussion; performance on exams; performance on essays; performance on presentations.