20802250Literature in Translation
Course Information
Description
Each section of Literature in Translation includes a subtitle that represents the course content (e.g., Latin American Literature or Modern Francophone Literature). Reading assignments and course activities introduce students to important literary works associated with the region or linguistic tradition named in the section's subtitle. Course materials include translated versions of texts originally written in a language other than English. No knowledge of the original language is required for enrollment in the course.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Apply appropriate strategies when reading literature in translation
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class discussions and small group work
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    Unit Tests and Quizzes
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    portfolio includes all required informationa and artifacts according to course guidelines and as provided in the course.
    quizzes and tests meet minimum competency for success as detailed in the course.
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents
    portfolio includes the reflective essay

  2. Interpret literature in translation
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class discussions and small group work
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    Unit Tests and Quizzes
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    portfolio includes all required informationa and artifacts according to course guidelines and as provided in the course.
    quizzes and tests meet minimum competency for success as detailed in the course.
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents
    portfolio includes the reflective essay

  3. Analyze major cultural, historical, and political, contexts that have influenced the development of literary texts
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class discussions and small group work
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    Unit Tests and Quizzes
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    portfolio includes all required informationa and artifacts according to course guidelines and as provided in the course.
    quizzes and tests meet minimum competency for success as detailed in the course.
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents
    portfolio includes the reflective essay

  4. Write about literature in translation
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class discussions and small group work
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    Unit Tests and Quizzes
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    portfolio includes all required informationa and artifacts according to course guidelines and as provided in the course.
    quizzes and tests meet minimum competency for success as detailed in the course.
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents
    portfolio includes the reflective essay

  5. Investigate independently a translated literary work
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class discussions and small group work
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    Unit Tests and Quizzes
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    portfolio includes all required informationa and artifacts according to course guidelines and as provided in the course.
    quizzes and tests meet minimum competency for success as detailed in the course.
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents
    portfolio includes the reflective essay