Welcome to ENGL 2111: World Literature I.
World Literature, ENGL 2111, considers the earliest literary expressions—the foundations of western literary tradition. We will closely read a small sampling of foundational texts from the two major genres of the time, epic and tragedy, and examine their continued relevance to our contemporary world.
The document you’re reading is your syllabus. Everything you need for this class is on this page and linked off of it. The tabs above access the major portions of the syllabus. Bookmark this page now and return here if you get lost or confused.[1] Use the tabs above to navigate to the various sections of the syllabus.[2]
Before you begin, take a moment and familiarize yourself with the general resources I have for students. All of these may be found in the “For Students” menu at the top of the page, or you can just begin on the student start page. These pages are designed to help you succeed in this class. While you may not read everything, you should know what’s available if you need it.
Please read this document and those it links to carefully at the beginning of the semester. There is much information to process, and it can be somewhat daunting — especially if you read cursorily. If you are confused, do your best to work through it by (re)reading this document carefully and completely, searching this site, or consulting the FAQ. I promise, there is an answer to your question. If all else fails, you may contact me. Trust yourself to follow directions and find the answers. Be careful and deliberate.
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Masks
Since we are still under threat of COVID-19—the percentage of infection is higher now than it was last year, I would like to strongly encourage you to wear a mask in class and get vaccinated if you ahve not done so. This request is for your safety, and also for the safety of the rest of the class, your community, and our families. On a personal note: my son is 5 and cannot be vaccinated yet. While I am vaccinated, I continue to wear a mask to protect him from infection. I would request that you please help me. Thank you for your understanding, diligence, and consideration.
notes
- ↑ While you may certainly choose to print it—we will do our best to follow the schedule hereon—it may change during the course of the semester due to unforeseen circumstances. Should this occur, I will let you know, but ultimately, this online document has the final say—not a printed one.
- ↑ You might, too, follow links by opening them in browser tabs—click the link by holding the ⌘ Command on a Mac or Ctrl on a PC—so you can easily return to where you left off.
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