ENG222 : English Literature 1

Department

Academic Program

Type

Compulsory

Credits

Prerequisite

Overview

This course aims to: study English literature which has many benefits, as it accustoms students to different perspectives on life and diverse ways of thinking about the world. Moreover, it develops students' linguistic competence and introduces various literary poems, plays, short stories and novels.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Identify the history of English literature.

2. Be able to criticize literary works.

3. Read different literary works and apply literary knowledge in their language practice.

4. Develop his skills in knowing different perspectives on life and diverse ways of thinking about the world.

Develop his abilities in analyzing various literary poems, plays, short stories and novels. From English literature.

Teaching and learning methods

The course will be presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, or assignments and exercises, discussion and dialogue

Methods of assessments

Methods of evaluating students in this course:

(class work 40% & final 60%)

Class work is divided into written midterm, assignments and tasks.

Final exam is in a form of written exam.

References

1. The Norton Anthology of English Literature.

2. A short history of English Literature by Harry Blamires.

Main Contents of the Course
Scientific topics	Week	Readings / References / Notes
Introduction to Literature	1
Brief Intro to different Literature types : Drama / Novel/ poetry/ Sonnet/ Ballad/ Epic	2	It usually takes more than one lecture
Brief Intro to different Literature types : Drama / Novel/ poetry/ Sonnet/ Ballad/ Epic	3
Brief Intro to different Literature types : Drama / Novel/ poetry/ Sonnet/ Ballad/ Epic	4
Qualities & Importance of Literature	5
Elements of Poetry	6	It usually takes more than one lecture
Elements of Poetry	7
Anglo Saxo Era	8
Medieval Era	9
Elizabethan Era	10
William Shakespear 18 sonnet	11	Literary works may vary
England in 1819 by Percy Shelley	12
Death by John Donne	13
Elements of Drama	14

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