Course Description: In this upper-level web-based course, students explore the universal nature of spiritual and intellectual needs for love, justice, integrity, knowledge, and acceptance. Students acquire a vocabulary of literary criticism and convention by examining literary selections in their historical and cultural perspectives. The literary techniques of the classic authors are studied and analyzed with a focus on critical analysis. Students complete notebook activities, participate in newsgroup discussions and complete a formal writing project. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents:
Students will learn about:

• Literature from countries all over the world
• Literature from antiquity to today
• Common themes that touch people across cultures and countries such as love, knowledge, justice, and integrity
• Diverse genres and approaches to writing, including the short story, the novel, various forms of poetry, and drama
• Literary elements such as characterization, tone, mood, point of view, and imagery
• Reading and analyzing texts
• Developing a good discussion in the class newsgroup

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