英国文学作品.pptVIP

Your understanding of literature Is literature a necessity for everybody? Do you like it? What’s the use of literature in your life? Can you define literature? What makes a literary writing? 孤灯，青卷，寂夜，香烟……我的每一天几乎都是这样地开始，然后，又这样地结束。 What is “literature”? Literature is broadly defined as any written or spoken material, but the term most often refers to creative works, which are of artistic value. Literature includes poetry, drama, fiction, and many kinds of nonfiction writing, as well as oral, dramatic, and broadcast compositions not necessarily preserved in a written format, such as films and television programs. Features Literature is the expression of life in words of truth and beauty; it is the written record of man’s spirit, of his thoughts, emotions and aspirations; it is the history and the only history of human soul. It is characterized by its artistic, suggestive and permanent qualities. About the course What’s your expectation of the class? Our aims Knowledge To form a brief outline of the history of the British and American literature up to the end of the 19th century. To acquire a better understanding of the two nations through the cultural and literary study. Fluency Appreciation Preparation and growth Study Methods Study of the related historical and cultural backgrounds; Textual reading and understanding; Class discussion; Reading assignment before or after each class; Group work or presentation; Individual research work Assessment General performance 20%: class participation 50% class attendance 50% Final examination 80%： 40% memorizing+40%appreciation inside textbook+20%extensive reading outside textbook Recommended books for reading some Dos and Don’ts 3. Bring out your own experiences and feelings, and relate the texts to yourself—this is the first step on the way towards critical appreciation. some Dos and Don’ts Don’t1. expect a complete understanding after first reading;2. depend on the teacher too much;3. forget to pr