A student who completes this course should be able to: 

• Discuss and write essays demonstrating basic knowledge of the literary works assigned
• Recognize, interpret, and paraphrase basic themes in the literary works assigned
• Identify organization, content, form, and style of genres reflected in the literary works assigned
• Demonstrate understanding of and critical appreciation for the literary works assigned
• Identify influences of earlier literary works and authors on later works and authors
• Demonstrate familiarity with significant historical background and cultural contexts influencing and reflected in the literary works assigned