ENGL 1040 — - World Literature to 16th Century
This course examines literature in translation of the Ancient World, Middle Ages, and Renaissance as a basis for understanding literature as an art and a reflection of its times, the humanities, and the modern world. (Meets Literature elective and English concentration requirements.) Lecture: 3 hours Course completes the following requirements: Written Communication Critical Thinking Humanities Requirement Literature Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes (3 Credits) This course provides English as a Second Language (ESL) students, who are new to CCRI, with practical information and strategies to help them better navigate an American college culture and education. The course will place an emphasis on English speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will focus on college-specific culture, technology, preparedness, skills, services, vocabulary, curriculum, and opportunities. Through individual and group instructional activities and assignments, non-native speakers will become better prepared to meet future academic challenges, demands, and to attain academic and career goals. Lecture: 3 hours