This is the self-paced/not live version of my World Lit 2 course. 

This is the 2nd part in a 4 part, year-long World Literature course. This 8 week, semester course will explore the 2nd quarter of World Literature--the world of the Middle Ages.  We will explore pieces of great literature from a variety of locations and time periods. This course will explore the historical context for each piece within its geographical context, as well as the literary features of the writings.  We will read a variety of genres of writing from the most significant World writers.  Our focus each week will be a particular author or piece as representative of each greater literary movement.  Students will be expected to read outside of class.  There will be writing assignments each week that students can submit for additional feedback and assessment.  This class is perfect for literary lovers, history lovers, or anyone just curious about world history and literary culture. 

As a flexible schedule version of my World Literature 2 course, this course will offer no live class meetings.  Instead, your student will have access to a class recording weekly to watch, as well as additional written and visual documents to augment the recording.  The student will also have various quizzes and interactive assignments to check their understanding of the video content.  This course will involve brainstorming projects to be completed interactively, creating a workshop feel during the 8 weeks.  Also each week, student's will have an opportunity to complete their own longer writing assignments related to the class content and to receive individualized teacher feedback.  I will be available for office hours and meetings throughout the course by appointment to work with your schedule and your time zone.  

This class coordinates with my World History 1 course or my Europe in the Middle Ages and The Renaissance courses. 

I highly recommend taking my Literary Analysis Essay Writing course prior to or concurrent with this course to develop your literary writing skills.  

From a former student, "Your literature classes really prepared me well for college but also continued developing my critical thinking skills, world view, and love of learning."

Week 1-Beowulf
Week 2-Everyman
Week 3-Tang and Song China-Li Bai, Du Fu, Du Mu, Meng Haoran, Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong
Week 4-Mayan stories-The legend of the Aluxes, The legend of Xtabay, The love story of Sac-Nicte & Canek
Week 5-selections from The Canterbury Tales--Prologue, The Knight's Tale, The Pardoner's Tale
Week 6-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Week 7-The Prince
Week 8-Faustus