Welcome to English 211
Survey of
World Literature
Created by Virginia S. Baker, Eastern Kentucky University - 05/28/01
Last modified: 06/09/01
Today, we are beginning a journey together, a
journey that will take us from the Middle East, to ancient Greece, and finally
to the halls of Europe.
It is a journey that begins with man's earliest writings,
and it ends in the bustling Renaissance world of William Shakespeare.
My name is Virginia S. Baker. During this course, we will be surveying the literature of writers from various nations.
Together we will study various genres: the epic
poetry of Homer, the lyrical qualities of the Chinese Book of Songs, medieval
and Shakespearean drama, and Chaucer’s incomparable Canterbury Tales.
To do this, we
will primarily use our text, visit some web sites, summarize what we find
there, and report our findings to other classmates and to the instructor.
Are you ready?
E-mail me as soon as you have finished registration, and give me your e-mail
address. I will ask you to give me some personal information regarding your
computer background, and we will be ready to begin on August 20.
While you are
waiting to complete registration, read through
the syllabus for more information on the class. You are encouraged to print the
syllabus and the assignments, rather than trying to read them on-line.
If you have some problems, or
would like more information, feel free to e-mail me before the class begins. If
not, then we will begin on August 20!
NOTE: The instructor reserves
the right to revise this course syllabus as necessary before the first day of
class.
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Created by
Virginia S. Baker 5/28/2001
For
information or questions contact vsbaker@kih.net
Copyright 2001
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