LIT322 World Literature II
Syllabus & Course Outline
課程代號與課程名稱(含學分數)：LIT322 World Literature II
COURSE CODE & COURSE TITLE (# of credits) LIT322 World Literature II
SEMESTER, YEAR, SECTION ： 2, 2011, 1
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Janet Gray
OFFICE HOURS: 10-11:00 a.m. Tues. and Th.
COURSE TYPE (compulsory or elective):
先修課程與規定：
PREREQUISITE(S): World Literature I
開課理由：
RATIONALE: This course is the second semester of a year-long course that studies a diverse
selection of novels, poetry, and perhaps drama either written in or translated into English.
Selections are chosen from textual works from around the world to include a study of
cultural and historical contents to expand the knowledge and perspective of our students.
課程說明（與書院概況 Catalog 一致）：
COURSE DESCRIPTION (from College Catalog): This course is the second semester of a
year-long course that studies a diverse selection of novels, poetry and drama either written in
or translated into English. It includes a study of the cultural and historical contents from which
the literary works originate. The comprehension and appreciation of great works of literature is
promoted through student performances, reflective reading and writing along with a variety of
cooperative class activities.
教科書與教材：
TEXTBOOKS & RESOURCE MATERIALS:1. short stories from Around the World of
Literature (compiled by Joseph Sorell) 2. Walkabout by James Vance Marshall, retold by
Guilian Porter Lacousse 3. The Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas, retold by Diane Mowat
4. Touching the Void 4. Cry Freedom by John Briley, simplified by Rowena Akinyemi
5. A Passage to India by E.M. Forster, retold by Clare West
On-going students: The Little Prince by Antoine de Sainte-Exupèry and a student-chosen text
from level 6.
課程目標：
LEARNING OUTCOMES (objectives):By the end of the course students should:
1. better understand the various worldviews that writers have and be able to compare those
views to a Christian worldview
2. have a better appreciation for literary techniques and have read and discussed works of
literature from many different cultures and genres of literature
3. appreciate different cultures (both present and past)
4. understand the importance of looking at literature within a historical/cultural context
5. be able to analyze a piece of literature, including: context, the influence of the author’s
background, type of genre, thematic purpose, characterization, setting, and impact on the
original and present readers
6. reinforce the cooperative learning skills being taught in Small Group Communication
courses by providing leadership practice, group interaction, conflict resolution, time
management, summarization of group decisions, group presentations and peer evaluation
7. write a short reflective paper (2-3 pages) on his/her own personal journey through literature
8. pass quizzes and exams that assess understanding of literary genre and techniques, reading
comprehension, understanding of the factual knowledge from the literature read and the ability
to apply the themes of literature to their own lives
9. extra students: write a paper on The Little Prince in comparison/contrast mode
課程規章與對學生的期許：
COURSE POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS:
1. It is your responsibility to make sure you attend every class on time. Being late or missing
class means that you may miss a quiz or the checking of reading responses.
2. You may not make up a quiz, reading response or other class assignment for any reason.
3. It is your responsibility to take care of toilet needs before class. If an emergency arises you
are to ask permission to leave class one at a time.
評分方式：
ASSESSMENT ITEMS AND GRADING SCALE:
Quizzes/reading responses
20%
Tests
30%
Group projects
Exams (2)
10%
20% each
教學和學習方法：
TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES: Students will be given reading response
questions to help them prepare for the following class. There will be short answer questions on
each reading response which can be used to study for quizzes and tests. Some of these will be
collected and reviewed by the teacher at the beginning of class. Discussions will be centered on
these questions with further material given in lectures. A reflective paper will be given as
indicated. Group projects will be given on chapters of the texts for students presentation, or
students will be asked to select and read a poem of choice to his classmates.
＊＊信仰整合：（此部份應該說明此課程如何整合信仰和學習。 若信仰和學習之整合
在以下至少兩個項目裡已有明確說明時，任課教師可把此部份刪除。（項目包括課程簡
介、學習成效、評量項目、教學和學習方法）
＊＊SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION: (This section should describe how faith and learning will
be integrated in the course. However, the teacher may delete this section if faith and learning is
already explicit in at least two of the following categories: Course Description, learning
outcomes, assessment items, teaching and learning approaches.) Class will begin with a Bible
passage and prayer. Students will be asked to study and compare the definition of love in I
Corinthians 13 to themes of love found in The Little Prince and Walkabout.
課程表和授課內容 SCHEDULE & CONTENT:
Dr. Janet G. Gray: Lecture and Reading Schedule
World Literature, 2 credits & 3 (special readings on The Little Prince and another selection from
12:00-12:50 on Tuesdays)
DATE
TOPIC OR CHAPTER
READ
Feb. 17
Introduction Syllabus/Schedule
Syllabus and begin Walkabout
Friday
Feb. 25
Questions on Walkabout & quiz
Finish Walkabout and Read Ch’s
Friday
Begin The Three Musketeers
1-6 of The Three Musketeers
March 4
Test on The Three…
Friday
March
Go over test;
11
read “A Journey”
Friday
March
Discuss Touching the Void
18
Friday
March25 Questions on Touching the Void
Friday
April 1
Test on Touching the Void
Friday
“Ruth”
April 8
“Chike’s School Days”
Friday
April
Mid-term Exams
18-22
Mon.-Fr.
April 29
Response Questions
Friday
Discusion
May 6
Friday
May 13
Friday
Continue Cry Freedom
May 20
Friday
May 27
Friday
June 3
Friday
June 10
Friday
Test on Cry Freedom
Begin A Passage to India
Discussion
Read The Three Musketeers,
Ch’s 7-13
Response questions and read Ch’s 1-3 and
4-6 of Touching the Void
Read Ch’s 7-10,
Touching the Void
Read Ch’s 11-16
Touching the Void
Read “Ruth” (text provided)
Read “Chike’s School Days” (text
provided)
Read Cry Freedom
Ch’s 1-2, 3-5
Read Cry Freedom
Ch’s 6-9
Read Cry Freedom
Ch’s 10-14
Review
Read A Passage to India
Ch’s 1-4
Read Ch’s 5-9
A Passage to India
Read Ch’s 10-13
Review
June 13-17 Monday- Friday Final Exams