Course Title

BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE

Course Code

LITT430136

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Applicable for TESOL Program

Requirement in TESOL Program

Semester in TESOL Program

6

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

7

Overview

The course provides basic concepts about British and American literature and some typical literacy work. By lecturing, students apply their knowledge of British and American history and society to analyze and understand the literacy work. During the course, students enhance their understanding by playing roles, discussing and writing an essay.

Objectives


Goals

Goal Description

G1

Acquire knowledge about literary concepts in British and American literature.

G2

Develop skills in collecting information and understanding meaning, the figure of speech, and language use.

G3

Develop interpersonal, presentation and teamwork skills.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

Description

G1

Explain the basic concepts and definitions in different poems and stories

Present different elements in a literacy work

G2

Write essays analyzing a literacy work

Analyze a literacy work in terms of contents, meaning, the figure of speech, lessons and language use

G3

Work in groups to discuss and solve problems related to literature

 

Materials

Textbook: Compiled materials from various sources

References: 

Wilhelm, J. D. (2009). Glencoe Literature: The Reader's Choice. New York: Glencoe McGraw-Hill.

 

 

Assessment

Assignment

Percentage

Attendance

10%

Reflection

10%

Mid-term

10%

Project

20%

Final Exam

50%