Adventist Medical Center College

Brgy. San Miguel Iligan City

Course Outline
World Literature
Academic Year 2017-2018
Second Semester

Course Information:
Course Title: World Literature No. of Units: 3
Course Code: ENG 205 Venue: A304

Instructor: Louella Joy O. Osorio

Reference: World Literature: Literary Gems of the East and the West, By Dinia Delfina S.
Reyes, Ph.D.

Course Description:
This course is a study of outstanding literary works of famous writers from
different parts of the world. This focuses on the analysis of selected literary
works and delves into the literature of various cultures- Greek, Roman,
Oriental, Asian, Spanish, Latin American, English, American, Russian, French
and African. This course also provides the students with the opportunity to
explore the different approaches to literary criticism.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students shall have:

1. Gained deeper insight into the different literary works of the world’s great
literati and their literary, philosophical and religious contributions to world
cultures; and related the important contribution of the continental countries
and assimilate philosophical connections learned from the study to the
present situation;
2. Analysed literary pieces of some representatives from Oriental and Asian
countries; specifically noting their form, structure and style; and composed
poems and Haikus;
3. Appreciated literary masterpieces so as to gain better understanding and
develop insights of other people’s culture through different literary forms and
genres; and
4. Comprehended and proficiently interpreted literary texts through class
discussions and writing activities; demonstrated proficiency in English within
the context of the literary selections; and complied the final requirement.

Scope:
Prelim Part I- Literary Gems from the Ancient Epoch
Unit I- Introduction to Literature
Oriental/Asian Literature (Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino)
 Midterm Unit II- Literature of Greece
The Iliad and Odyssey

Semi-Final Part II- Classical and Contemporary World Literature

Unit III- Poetry
Unit IV- Essay or Speech Presenting Arguments

Final Unit V- Excerpts from Shakespearean Tragedies and Comedies

Unit VI- Short Story Selections
Unit VII- Novel/Play

IFL/ Values: Compassion, Faithfulness, Creativity, Competency and Responsibility

Major Course Outputs:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, students are required
to do and comply the following during the indicated dates of submission. The
rubric is the basis of the points earned.

Major Competency Outcomes Required Output Due Date

MCO1 Compliance of Prelim February 2018
MCO2 Compliance of Midterm March 2018
MCO3 Compliance of Semi Final April 2018
MCO4 Compliance of Final May 2018

Other Requirements and Assessments:

Aside from the major course output above, projects, short and long quizzes, and
participation to class discussions and group activities are required.

Grading System:

To pass this course, each student must accumulate at least 60% of the course requirements,
as stated above. The maximum points that a student can obtain are shown below:

Requirement/ Assessment Task Maximum Points

Major Exams 40%
Quizzes and Class Participation 35%
Assignments and Projects 25%
Total 100%
Prepared by:

LOUELLA JOY O. OSORIO, LPT

Instructor

Noted by:

JUNGE B. GUILLENA, Ph.D. RUBY SOCORRO RECOPELACION, Ph.D.

Chairman, General Education Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

IAN V. ABORDO, Ph.D.

VP- Academic Affairs
 COURSE OUTLINE

WORLD LITERATURE
ENG 205

PREPARED BY:

MRS. LOUELLA JOY O. OSORIO

INSTRUCTOR

SECOND SEMESTER A.Y. 2017-2018

NOTED BY:

DR. IAN C. ABORDO, VPAA

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