學期別: 1001 課程名稱: 0400050 西洋文學概論(上)
一、課程目標Course objectives:
This course provides a critical introduction to the sources and evolution of Western Literature. This semester we will read passages from major works, including classical epic, drama, and prose, and the Bible.  We will also discuss how to do close, critical reading. The goal of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of Western literature and culture and a foundation for required literature courses in the second and third years of the department's curriculum. 

二、師生晤談時間及地點Instructor office hours:
Tuesday 1-3

三、授課方式Teaching approach:
Course activities will includes lectures, weekly reading assignments, weekly quizzes on the readings, one group presentation and supplementary audio visual materials. Regular attendance and pre-class preparation are essential.

四、評量方式Grading criteria:
Midterm 25%
Final 25%
Presentation 10%
Quizzes 15%
Attendance and participation 25%

五、參考書目Textbook & references:
Textbooks
Mack, Maynard et al eds. The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. New York: W. W. Norton, 1992.

Supplementary Material
Hamilton, Edith. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. Warner Books, 1999.
Powell, Barry B. Classical Myth. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004. 
Frye, Northrop et. al.  Harper Handbook to Literature.  2nd ed.  New York: 
Zimmerman, J. E. Dictionary of Classical Mythology. New York: Harper & Row, 1964.

六、教學進度（週次、授課主題、教學活動、評量方式/作業、章節）
Course schedule (week, topic, activities, evaluation/assignment, text, etc.):
week 1	introduction
week 2	Greek mythology
week 3	The Epic
week 4	The Iliad 1
week 5	The Iliad 2
week 6	The Odyssey 1
week 7	The Odyssey 2
week 8	Review
week 9	midterm
week 10	Greek Drama
week 11	Tragedy 1
week 12	Tragedy 2
week 13	Comedy
week 14	Biblical History and Culture
week 15	Old Testament
week 16	New Testament
week 17	Review
week 18	final

七、TA協助事項Teaching Assistant tasks:

八、備註Remarks: