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.  

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 and come to class prepared to discuss their reading.  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. 

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