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World Lit 1 Online Final Posted

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by Dr. Lucas.

I have posted the final exam for my World Literature 1 online section. The exam is in two parts: part one is an objective exam that will test your knowledge of vocabulary, themes, characters, and other literary elements associated with our texts this term. Part two will ask you to answer ten questions about the [...]

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Medea Videos

Posted on 26. Mar, 2009 by Dr. Lucas.

For my World Literature 1 (ENGL 2111) online class: I am working on getting an alternate version of the Jason and the Argonauts video posted, as well as a production of Medea. I hope to have these up by early next week. Sorry for the delay.

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Online World Lit Reminders

Posted on 12. Feb, 2009 by Dr. Lucas.

By this point, all students in my online World Literature I class (ENGL 2111) should have complete two units: Gilgamesh and the Iliad. What follows are just some random notes on the class’ progress.
Generally, you all are doing your reading, as evidenced by fairly strong performance on the quizzes. Keep up the good work.
On the [...]

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Some Notes on Forums

Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by Dr. Lucas.

In posting to the forum, please keep the following in mind. Please note: a “forum” contains “posts” or, even more accurately, “threads.”
Write using paragraphs. No big blocks of rambling text. Yes, this is an informal response, but you must still consider good writing. Have a point to make; this is called a thesis statement in [...]

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The Enlightenment

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Dr. Lucas.

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Satire

Posted on 14. Jan, 2008 by Dr. Lucas.

An ironic literary creation detailing the defeat of decency and virtue and the triumph of folly or vice. The work may utilize any literary form — either fictional or nonfictional — relying heavily upon parody, paradox, and anti-climax, and is usually infused with wit and high spirits. Because of its mix of jaunty vigor and [...]

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Writing about Literature Conventions

Posted on 26. Oct, 2007 by Dr. Lucas.

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Writing about Lit: the Basics

Posted on 11. Feb, 2006 by Dr. Lucas.

Like any discipline, there are certain conventions we need to use when we write about literature. You should learn these conventions formally in ENGL 1102. Consider this list a review if you’ve made it through 1102, or consult these general writing prompts. You might also consider these resources:

Writing about Literature from Purdue’s OWL
Writing about Fiction [...]

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A Science Fiction Reading List

Posted on 30. May, 2005 by Dr. Lucas.

I use a variety of texts when teaching science fiction — more than are available within any anthology. These texts fall under fair use, since I use them for education. However, unless they are in the public domain, all of the following texts are password-protected, only available to members of my sf Google Group. Most [...]

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Research & Response

Posted on 19. Jun, 2003 by Dr. Lucas.

The study of literature — or really any cultural text — requires two components: research and response. The latter builds on the former. Begin by studying the primary text then researching that text using secondary sources. Take copious notes during your study; this will help you remember facts and arguments in order to compose your [...]

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