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Development of skills in literary interpretation through study of ancient Greek and Roman literature in translation; students read dramatic and nondramatic poetry, fictional and nonfictional prose, non-Greco-Roman literature of ancient Mediterranean, and classical reception; 8th century B.C.E. to 4th century C.E. Interpretation of Literature

Ways of reading; focus on reader, text, contexts; poetry, short fiction, drama, novels.

Format: Interpretation of Literature is a small-enrollment class.  Students can expect mini-lectures from the instructor, but most class sessions will focus on discussion of reading material either as a full class or in smaller groups.  Assignments: Students can expect to read texts in four literary genres: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama, as well as shorter pieces of literature. Reading comprehension quizzes or tests will be given, and some form of midterm and a final are required.  Written work will include formal and informal projects comprising some 5,000 words (around 20 pages). At the semester’s end students will collect this written work into an electronic portfolio and write a reflection on the arc of their work across the semester.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY ONLINE REQUEST TO ADD THIS COURSE OR CHANGE SECTIONS OF ENGL:1200 AFTER 12:00 AM ON THE SIXTH DAY OF CLASSES WILL BE DENIED.

Interpretation of Literature