ENGH 202: Texts and Contexts

ENGH 202-DL4: World Literature Since 1950
(Spring 2021)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Online

Section Information for Spring 2021

This online course aims to introduce you to fiction and drama from around the world that was written since 1950. It emphasizes world regions not usually covered in your earlier courses, specifically South Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

     Drawing on a range of short stories, plays of various lengths, and one novel, I hope to enhance your skills in reading, appreciating, and discussing world literature. I will also address some key issues raised by this topic. ENGH 202 DL4 satisfies both Mason’s general-education requirement in literature and the guidelines for writing-intensive courses.

     The week-long modules will include presentations by the instructor on the topics listed on the course schedule and other related issues. I will also be available during online office hours and in an “ask my instructor” forum. Students should expect to be ready to discuss and respond to the readings on discussion boards, by journaling, through interpretation exercises, and/or in other activities as announced. The course will also feature an initial close-reading essay, three “end-of-unit” reflective pieces, and a course paper due at the end of the semester.

ENGH 202 DL4 is a distance education section.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies literary texts within the framework of culture. Examines texts within such categories as history, gender, sexuality, religion, race, class, and nation. Notes: Builds on reading and writing skills taught in ENGH 101. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100-level English.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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