ENGL 219 Asian Literature

This course studies characteristics and conventions in texts from ancient times to contemporary writings. Students will read, analyze, and research diverse and significant Asian literary texts in the context of their cultural values and historical periods and apply basic literary terms, concepts, and critical strategies while learning to appreciate the conventions of a variety of genres. Students will have the opportunity to devote significant time to the research and analysis of literature from a particular country, such as China or Japan, in addition to developing an appreciation for the vastness and diversity of Asian literary traditions.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply appropriate literary terminology and literary criticism (perspectives) in order to evaluate and analyze ideas within Asian literature
2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider economic, historical, political, and cultural issues in literature
3. Use evidence from literary texts and secondary texts to compose original and insightful literary analysis.
4. Identify and explain the significance of the different periods of Asian literature from ancient times to the present

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply appropriate literary terminology and literary criticism (perspectives) in order to evaluate and analyze ideas within Asian literature

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
   • CT3

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Describe the aesthetic and structural characteristics of literature from different genres, literary periods, and perspectives.

2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider economic, historical, political, and cultural issues in literature

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Analyze literature in light of historical and cultural contexts.

3. Use evidence from literary texts and secondary texts to compose original and insightful literary analysis.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Compose and present creative and original projects of literary analysis supported by academic sources and documentation.

4. Identify and explain the significance of the different periods of Asian literature from ancient times to the present

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Writing Assignments and/or Presentations

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Writing or Presentation Rubric