3 credits
This course meets the Liberal Education requirement for Category 9.

Course Objective

Students will acquire an understanding of various types of literature and different ways to appreciate them.

Expectations

In order to accomplish this goal, students must

• Read the required books carefully

• Show up to class on time and prepared to discuss the assigned reading for that day.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of these works in three exams and through participation in an on-line discussion forum.

Grade Breakdown

Your grade will depend primarily on your written work and the understanding of the material that you convey through that work. A command of standard written English and the ability to present an argument will also contribute to the determination of your grade. Any infractions against UMD's Scholastic Dishonesty provisions in the Student Conduct Code as stated in the UMD catalogue will receive serious attention and appropriate penalties.

Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might influence their capacity to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform me at the start of the semester. I can make special adaptations of teaching methods, assignments, materials, or testing as required to provide for equitable participation in the course. The Access Center is also available to assist students with disabilities. It is located in the Kirby Student Center and on the web at <http://www.d.umn.edu/access/>.

Required Readings

Austen, Jane. Persuasion. New York: Oxford U. P., 1998.

Homer. The Odyssey. Trans. Robert Fagles. New York: Penguin, 2003.

Mamet, David. Glengarry Glen Ross. New York: Grove, 1984.

Milosz, Czeslaw. The Book of Luminous Things. New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1998.

Shakespeare, William. As You Like It. New York: Signet, 1998.